Unexpected Wealth

Chapter 05: Unexpected consequences.

LATER.

Quantin stood in front of the imposing bank building, his heart pounding against his chest like a jackhammer.

His eyes scanned the sleek facade nervously, looking for any sign of comfort. It was the first time he had been in front of a bank.

He was scared, not knowing what to expect, and that was on top of the stress he was already feeling about the $150 billion he was about to receive.

As he stood there, lost in thought, he received a message on his phone. His heart beat very fast as he read the words that appeared on the screen. The money had arrived and he couldn't believe it.

" Wow ! $150 billion? It's hard to imagine such a sum," he said to himself in a low voice.

Despite his excitement, Quantin can't shake the feeling of skepticism that lingers in the back of his mind. He takes a deep breath and pushes the door of the bank, determined to find out the truth.

As he entered the bank, he felt a wave of nervousness invade him.

" What if all this was just a mistake? What if the money wasn't really there? " he said in a voice barely beyond a whisper.

Immediately, the fresh air of the bank enveloped him and he was struck by the silence that reigned in the building.

However, he looks around nervously, looking for the right person to talk to. And as he walked towards a bank employee, he was stopped by a security guard.

" You can't get in here like this," the guard said, blocking Quantin's path. Then he looked at Quantin with disdain because his clothes were dirty. He thinks Quantin is a beggar.

" Hello sir ! Excuse me. I'm here to see Mr. Bauer ; the manager of this bank," Quantin replied in a trembling voice.

" What? "

The security guard is surprised and stares at Quantin without blinking.

" Anyway you have nothing to do here," he added. Then he bursts out laughing.

Immediately, Quantin was annoyed and then quickly frowned.

" Why do you talk to me like that? I just want to talk to the manager of this bank." he responded angrily.

" We don't allow beggars to come here. You are clearly not a customer," the guard said smugly.

Quantin felt humiliated and he couldn't believe that the guard had been so contemptuous of him just because of his appearance.

" I'm not a beggar and I'm here to see Mr. Bauer, the bank manager," he insisted, raising his voice.

The guard continued to laugh.

" I am the security guard of this bank and I refuse to allow you to see Mr. Bauer. You're obviously a dirty beggar whether you like it or not. Now get out of here before I call the police."

Quantin felt a surge of anger. He couldn't believe he was being treated like that. But before he could say anything else, the guard pushed him roughly, tripping him and falling to the ground.

Quantin was shocked.

" Why are you doing this to me? " he asks, hurt and bewildered. A few tears also flow from his eyes.

" Your presence disturbs our customers. You smell bad and you have no value. " shouted the security guard.

" It's unbelievable. I didn't expect such treatment from a security guard at such a prestigious bank," says Quantin, extremely disappointed.

Suddenly, the security guard grabs Quantin by the collar and starts pulling him towards the exit door.

" Idiot ! Now it's time for you to go. "

Quantin struggled, trying to escape the guard's grip.

" What are you doing? " he shouted.

The security guard ignored him and continued to drag him to the door. They were only a few steps from the exit when the guard suddenly stopped.

Quantin stood up, brushing the dirt from his clothes. He felt the warmth rise to his cheeks when he looked up and saw his girlfriend Mirenda in the company of an elegant man wearing a high-quality suit.

" What is Mirenda coming here to do? And what is she doing near this man? " he whispers immediately, his eyes full of despair.

" What's going on here? " the elegant man asks, looking coldly at the security guard. His name is Bernard Trapp

The security guard glanced at Quantin before responding.

" This man caused trouble. He is a beggar who wants to see the director of the bank."

Quantin felt his blood boiling at the words of the guard. He was tired of the security guard judging him on his appearance.

" I'm not a beggar. Although I do not have an appointment with Mr. Bauer, but I'm here for a very important reason," he said, his voice trembling with anger. 

At this moment, Mirenda growled mockingly.

" You talk like you can afford to open a bank account, let alone have an appointment with the manager."

Then Bernard Trapp and she burst out laughing. The security guard also laughed.

Quantin felt a wave of shame come over him. He loves Mirenda so much that he never thought she would be so cruel to him.

Mr. Trapp looked at Quantin with a mixture of pity and disgust.

" I suggest you leave, young man. You're making a mess."

" I'm sure he doesn't even have the money to take a taxi but he claims he wants to meet the director. He is so stupid," Mirenda added.

After her words, she spat on Quantin, and while some complain about him, others laugh non-stop.

Quantin clenched his fist, his eyes shining with anger but he didn't know what to do.

" Maybe I'll give you a few dollars so you can leave because I can't stand the smell of your body anymore." Bernard Trapp continues by staring at Quantin with hatred.

Quantin sighs deeply and then reacts.

" I won't leave until I see the bank manager. I have every right to be here."

The guard stepped forward, his hand on his baton.

" Did you hear what Mr. Bernard Trapp said? Leave now, or I will beat you. "

Mirenda, meanwhile, continued to laugh.

" In addition to being poor, he is also very stubborn. It's better to hit him mercilessly," she said.

Quantin took a step back. He felt himself blush with shame and anger as the eyes of the bank's other customers remained fixed on him.

" I should stay home. What a mistake to come to this bank? That $150 billion is just a joke. " He thought.

At the same time, another very elegant man advanced towards them but no one saw him coming.