The woman immediately cupped her mouth and burst into soft tears as she came close to Miles.
Miles couldn't understand what was happening. He was taken to where he had no idea of and now, a woman old enough to be his mother was sobbing before him.
The woman knelt down before Miles and places her hands on his cheek, slowly cuddling them. "It is really you! My son!" She proclaimed with tears in her eyes.
Son? Her son? Miles couldn't phantom the absurdity he was hearing. He was an orphan and never grew with parents to the extent that he thought all orphans appeared on Earth without parents.
But by looking into the woman's teary eyes as she caressed his face, Miles felt a deep sense of loss and bonding. "Mother?" He only whispered.
The old woman with white hair nodded her head as she kept touching Miles all over his body. She held his hands, showing no regards for his dirty overall he was still wearing. Miles felt warmth in his heart as the woman embraced him. "Who did this to you?!" She had asked with anger and sorrow, referring to his legs.
Miles decided not to answer, instead he felt this urge to wipe away the woman's tears.After a few minutes, she got up and walked to the executive swivel chair behind the huge desk.
"After twenty-two years, I have finally found my son."
The reality started to hit Miles little by little. Was he really the son of this princely woman?
"I know that is too much for you to comprehend, so I'll explain what really happened."
Miles nodded. He really needed an explanation for everything. The woman claiming to be his mother sighed before speaking.
"You see, 22 years ago, when you were just a year old, it was the most fascinating news that the Kenter's had birth their heir. You were our offspring, Miles. The son of me and your father, Bruce Kenter. But on the trip to Old Mother Congregation to announce you officially as the heir to the most powerful empire, our vehicle met an accident."
Miles could see a lone tear escape her eyes and he knew this was very painful for her to say. He didn't want her to relive such a story but he also needed to her and understand everything.
"And till this day, I believe it wasn't a car accident and our vehicle was being crashed on purpose so we couldn't announce our heir. Your father died and I fell into a coma," the woman whimpered, wiping away her tears. "And there was no trace of my son after that. After I woke up from my coma just a year ago, I was determined to find you," she said as her tears slowly turned to tears of joy.
Miles looked at the woman as she looked at him too. She was really his mother. It turned out his father died in a car accident and his mother fell into a coma. The realization of this overwhelmed him with a huge sense of loss.
"Bertram here led the search and finally, after 22 years, the Kenter empire have the heir back," the woman proclaimed. "You are not an orphan with no last name. You are Miles Kenter, the one and only heir to my empire."
Miles remained silent as the truth was revealed before him. He had a mother! And he actually had parents that loved him and his parents were the heads of this empire?!
"Miles, I know this too much for you to handle. And I'm very sorry for not being a part of your life, I am deeply sorry," his mother wailed.
"It's not your fault, Mother. There was no way you could have found me soon, you were in a coma," Miles replied. And as he said the word 'mother' her eyes lit up in joy and happiness.
She nodded slowly and studied her son and his crippled legs. After all these years, she will not stay back and let her son be crippled! She will do something about it! Mrs. Kenter knew she was getting old and plus, she was very sick after waking up from the coma.
The Kenter empire fell after the loss of The Master and the medical condition of the High Matron and the Ashtons became the leading the empire. But with the return of her son, Mrs. Kenter won't let the Kenters crouch in the shadows anymore!
"It is time you take your rightful place as the heir of the Kenter empire, Miles," his mother said. "You will become The Master and not Young Master or Young Lord anymore."
Miles looked up in disbelief! What was this woman saying?! Heir to an empire? He had just found out about the devastating news of his past and now a bombshell had been dropped.
Miles had a hint of what modern empires were. And anyone who is a member of any always turn out immensely wealthy, not to talk of being The Master of the empire. Empires own business, companies, estates, even government revenue without having to put their names on it. They rule and control everything from behind!
Miles didn't know what to do or to say. He was just a measly engineer looking forward to his anniversary just a few hours ago. Now, he's being told that he'll head this empire even with his crippled state.
His mother noticed the expression on his face and she comforted him. "Don't worry, Miles. No one will look down you whenever you mention your last name. And besides, we have a remedy for your condition, right, Bertram?" His mother inquired.
Bertram, who was still on one knee all this while was given permission to get to his feet. He had a frightened look on his face after Mrs. Kenter spoke. "Your Grace? Are you sure—"
"I am sure. Not a day will pass and my son will be in this state."
Miles could only sit in the wheelchair as his mother ordered for everyone to walk with her.They left the majestic loungy office and before Miles knew it while he was busy admiring the heavenly place, he found himself going underground with his mother, Bertram and a few bouncers. "I want to make sure that the Kenter empire will rise to the top once again and remain there forever," Miles's mother spoke as they were being lifted down by an in-built escalator that went underground. "I'm glad we found you, son. Only God knows what would've happen to our empire in the coming years."Miles looked up at his mother and could see tears leaving her eyes again. "But, mother. You are the High Matron.""Yes, i am. But with my fatal health, i don't think i can continue, Miles."What?! Fatal health?! "Don't say that, mother. You are very healthy!"His mother only gave a slight chuckle as Miles's concern brought joy to her heart. "After my coma, I have never been the same. I have tried my best to ru
Miles yawned just after waking up from a long and refreshing sleep. He had no idea what had happened, but he remembered being on the surgical table and dozing off. He looked around the majestic room he found herself in and the comfortable white Master size bed.The room was a bit dark so he decided that he will open the curtains and get some morning light in. That was when Miles got up from the bed and stood on his feet.For a second, it felt normal, but as he walked towards the curtains, Miles remembered that he was supposed to be crippled! Miles looked at his legs and they were fine and healthy! He couldn't believe it, he could walk again!He finally reached the windows and pulled the expensive, royal golden curtains and looked outside the window. It was a very bright morning.From the height of his window, Miles could now see the entirety of the Kenter manor and even beyond which were hands and more mansions owned by the Kenters. That was when Miles started to recollect everything
Before the System could continue, it was interrupted by a calm knock on the door. "Come in," Miles said. Bertram revealed himself yo the room. He had changed his suit into a royal blue with a red tie, looking magnificent just as the day before with his golden monocle hung to the eye.On entering the room, Bertram gave a warm smile, noticing Miles could stand and the Business System had indeed binded with him. He gave a deep bowwoth his legs together."Good Morning, Young Lord. How do you do?" Bertram inquired politely and Miles answered positively.To Miles's surprise, as soon as Bertram stood erect, his system box surfaced itself to his view alone.:[Name= Bertram]::[Titles= Butler to the High Matron—Butler to the Master—Chief of the Kenter Empire staff]:[Net worth= Privately Fixed]::[Potential= Has Maxed Potential]:Wow! Miles exclaimed. Will this happen when he looked at anyone?"The High Matron has called for you, Young Lord," Bertram said with another bow.Miles looked at hi
The little girl revealed herself.:[Name= Abigael Kenter]::[Titles= Adopted daughter of the High Matron- Little Lady of the Kenter Empire]::[Net worth= Not calculated- Aged 4]::[Potential= Extremely High]:The young girl greeted Miles with smiles and Miles got to realize that his mother was so lonely for a child that she had adopted one. That saddened him so much.The little munchkin told Miles her name even though his system had. "You are going to school?" He asked, noticing she had a beautiful school bag with her. The girl nodded happily.Miles pondered a little and offered that he will take her to school himself. And the girl was so happy, she hopped into Miles's arms as he lifted her off the floor and walked out of the room.Miles ordered Bertram to give him the most expensive car in the mansion and Bertram obediently acted.The black Bugatti sports car was parked in front of the mansion and Miles walked down the steps with Abigael carried on one arm. Miles tried to act like h
It was 10'oclock at night at the repair workshop in the 24-hour service station. The sound of clanking metal filled the air as the mechanics were finishing off some works for the day—two mechanics lay on creepers underneath some vehicles, focused on their work as closing hour drew nigh.A few others were discussing and cracking jokes like teenagers when they were actually grown up men. But one of them was at a corner, his mobile phone to his ear, hoping to get a response from who he was calling. This man was Miles Robson and he was trying to privatize his call away from his jeering colleagues. After a while and there was no response from the other end, Miles lowered the phone with a saddened face and tucked it into his overall pockets. His work mates had eager expressions, beckoning him to gist them on his conversation. But the look on Miles face could tell them that things wasn't going well.But Miles wasn't ready to give up. Today was the 2nd year anniversary of his marriage and h
As their truck approached the vehicle, Miles could see its red sleek color shimmering under the moonlight and he was certain whoever had his this Rolls-Royce was someone of a high caliber.Their truck halted just behind the car and his colleagues pilled out, picking up their working tools and equipments. However, as usual, Miles's head mechanic sent him to greet the owner of the car. This was because Miles had a high charisma and they used this to their advantage in getting more money from their customers.Miles who was beaming with joy, buttoned all buttons of his overall and adjusted himself as he approached the window of the driver's seat. He bent down formally with a friendly approach and peered into the front seat of the vehicle through the window that was lowered.Miles couldn't believe his eyes!There in the front seat sat a man devouring the lips of a woman in the passenger seat across him. And that woman was no other person than his wife, Layla! He could easily recognize her
Miles's Chief mechanic and the crew didn't hesitate to get to work and repair the quick issue with the car, leaving Miles to battle his problems."Layla, today is our 2nd year anniversary. And you're doing this to me?" Miles pleaded stepping forward to touch Layla's hand.Layla only drew away from Miles like he carried a virus. "2nd year what?!" Miles could hear ask irritatedly.Miles couldn't believe his wife didn't remember that two years ago today was when they became man and woman. He looked down at her fingers and noticed she didn't have her wedding ring on, she never did. It just occurred to Miles that Layla had already placed their marriage on the back burner and she was now throwing it at his face, expecting him to accept it.Miles put his hands into his overall and pulled out the $40 he had planned to buy a cake and a necklace with for what was meant to be their special night. "I was going to buy you a cake and a beautiful necklace, Layla," he said, displaying the $20 bills.
Miles was taken to the hospital by the police and his work colleagues. There he was told that his legs were crushed and it will be impossible for him to walk again.Miles weeped endlessly as he lay on the hospital bed, his mind racing with thoughts. The day that was supposed to be a blissful 2nd year anniversary for him turned out to be the day he got crippled. Miles thought about the hospital bills that he would never be able to pay off and the money he owed his best friend too. When Miles thought things couldn't get worse, the door to his hospital room he was in opened.To his surprise, his visitors were his wife and mother-in-law."Layla?" Miles could only whisper her name as he pushed himself to sit up.Layla didn't reply him, her face and that of her mother's were stern and unfriendly. Miles frowned when Elsa gave him a disgusted look and his frown even deepened when he noticed his sister-in-law, Clara coming into the room with his bags and belongings."Layla? I don't understand