CHAPTER 2: THE GOLDEN FAMILY HEIR
" Mr. Giovanni Smith? " They called and Giovanni’s brows twitched into a frown. He raised his hand up for identification and two cops walked to him with a handcuffs." You are under arrest for drug trafficking, money laundering, embezzlement and abuse of authority. You have the right to remain silent or whatever you say or do will be used against you in the court of law. " Giovanni went dumbstruck immediately as he was cuffed, not understanding a thing that’s going on.He looked around and met his wife smiling face; " Bye-bye, husby! Enjoy the rest of your worthless life in jail. " It was as if Giovanni was having the worst nightmare of his life. His mouth went heavy that instant as he felt his heart burn. Sweats from nowhere covered him as he watch the wide smile on the family’s lips as they watch the cops drag him away like he’s some sort of an animal who’s going in for butchery.He kept looking back, his eyes glued at no one but his wife. He thought he’s seen it all as being the poorest guy in Golden City but his wife betraying him and tossing him out like this is what he has never think of. Florence cares only about him. She has never for once said something negative to him before.She has been the best thing that has ever happened to him. The expression on her face glued to his head, refusing to leave as it kept popping up every minute. Does he really deserve all these? For their own son to not go to jail, they had to drag him into the mess, putting all blame on him.He still doesn’t understand what all this is all about but he’s sure there’s a misunderstanding somewhere. He remained silent as he was dragged into the van and was drove out of the vicinity. He looked down at the cuffs in his hands and a soft chuckle escaped his lips. Could this be a nightmare?" Woah…he’s even smiling! Well, your minutes are numbered… " A cop said and the other ones just smile as they all kept staring at him with some mixed expression." To be honest, how can you be so cruel to the extent of giving the kid as a bait? " A cop asked but Giovanni didn’t even respond to him. He just kept starting at nothing in particular as the memories of how he’s lived his life came flushing through his head. if being poor is a way of dying, he’d have been six feet down.He just remember waking up somewhere and that’s how his journey began. He’s always working his ass off but few bucks will be all he’ll get in return. His life were no different when he met the Gilbert’s head of family which is their grandfather. He took him in and took care of him, got him married to his daughter and lack nothing till he finally left.The day the old man died, that was when his suffering has started. He knew the family didn’t like him from the actual beginning but what was that? Is it even worth getting rid of him? he was dragged down the van and that was when it hit him hard that he wasn’t dreaming. It’s really happening to him.He looked around and saw flashes of camera and many reporters, some taking pictures while some were taking videos. They hovered around them in no minute and start asking questions;" Tell us! What really happened? is the accusation true? did you really try using Mr. David Gilbert as a bait for your criminal acts? " Giovanni was confused. Is this what they told the reporters." Mr. Giovanni Smith! You’re accused of money laundering, embezzlement, drug trafficking, abuse of authority and illegal trafficking, do you accept all these charges you are accused off? " Giovanni finally looked up after hearing that again. this is getting him frustrated. How can they accuse of all those when he actually did nothing.When he couldn’t take it anymore, he yelled furiously; " I didn’t do anything! I’m innocent!!! " The cops hit him hard on his back and he almost fell due to the how hard the hit was. He was forcefully dragged in and immediately thrown into a cell where there are two hefty men.Immediately the cell was locked, the two hefty men surrounded him and before he could process what’s going on, they started throwing punches at him, they gave him the hardest beating of his life and when they noticed he was almost out of breath, they now let him off.He went unconscious immediately and when he opened his eyes, he couldn’t help but wonder what he’s really done wrong to deserve all that… everything went so fast, the trial, the case hearing and the sentence.he stepped out of the van with two cops forcefully dragging him out. His face and body is in a brutal shape due to the beatings and he looked around as every eyes of all jailers there in the prison yard fell on them. Never in his life has he ever thought he’d be visiting a place like this, not to talk of being sentenced there.He was given the prison vest and was taken inside. Instead of taking him into his prison, he was pushed into a room where there are many scary men, ogling at him. They gestured him to come closer but he didn’t dare move. Does he even have the strength to? they all approached him and one pierced his burning cigar on his cheek, making him scream in pains.He’s been trying to cry all these while but no tears came. He thought if this thugs beatings are enough, maybe, tears will fall from his eyes.Then, he mumbled slowly; " Please, kill me! just kill me. " They all looked t each other and burst out laughing loudly." Woah! What a courageous move there… well! You ask for it. " Afterwards, he was dragged to where they were sitting. One of them tied a rope for hanging and got down. Then, they placed him on a container before putting the rope over his head. they pushed the container away from his leg immediately and his eyes widen." You asked for it buddy! " One of them clattered and they all laughed amusingly like it’s the best thing they’ve ever done." Nghh… hnc… Ahh.. Pl…ea..se.. Do.. n.. n’t.. " The rope was tightening around his neck so much that he’s already feeling his lungs running out of breath. One of them ran to the back and pulled the rope hard, strangling him really hard with it. Tears finally fell from Giovanni’s eyes as he finally breathe his last.The door to where they were went ajar as five warders rushed in." Where is the boss ?! " They asked, yelling loudly and the group of people all stare at them in confusion." What do you mean by boss ? " One of them, who seem to be the leader asked and the next reply shocked them;" The man that was brought in here is the Golden family heir!!! "CHAPTER 3: THE THREATTWO WEEKS LATER« GILBERT MANSIONThe family are all seated at the dining hall, the long seats filled with the Gilbert. They were all eating quietly until their grandmother broke the silence." Come to think of it, Florence hasn’t divorce that worthless he-goat! " They all looked up as all eyes fell on Florence and David asked; " Sis! Are you still in love with that pauper? " Florence dropped her cutleries, using it to make loud noise and everyone cleared their throats." I’ll prepare the documents before noon and you’ll be the one taking it to him by yourself. " Mrs. Gilbert finalized and they all continued eating." Like.. for real! Don’t know how to appreciate y’all for this, especially Florence… you’re the best! " He smile widely, showing her his thumbs. " I’m always here and will forever be available to protect you, you know? " Florence replied, smiling widely." Is it y’all doing? " The voice they were least expecting asked and their attention all fell on t
CHAPTER 4: HIS VOWSGiovanni returned to his cell and when he shut the door behind him, he crouched down to the ground, crying really hard. Everything is so real to be true… it’s just unbelievable. If anyone had told him that this would happen to him last two weeks, he’d have just laughed at the person and ignore the person." Giovanni! " His father approached him and squatted right in from of him. He held his shoulder, making him look up with his teary face. " I haven’t even ask what I’m doing here? Is this how all the inmate cell are? Who are you guys? " He asked, still crying. He can’t even get his hand on what he did wrong or where it all went wrong. Looking back at things, he’s never done anything bad to deserve all that’s happening to him. " I didn’t do anything wrong to that family, yeah! I’m poor but I’ve never wronged any of them. You see Florence, she’s the love of my life, I’ve never for once stopped loving her. Even though I don’t have enough to provide for her but I’m a
CHAPTER 5: HUDSON GILBERTAfter Giovanni left Florence, she huffed, trying to calm her breath, then, pick up her bag and left. On her way out of the correctional center, she bumped into a man due to how she was fuming and was eager to go home. She wanted to raise her voice on the person when her eyes suddenly widen on seeing who it is. " There’s no way I’m dreaming, right? " She blurted out without thinking and the guy raised a brow at her." Are you Addams Golden? " He looked around and replied; " Yeah, I am. Do I not look like him? " He asked, helping her with her bag. A wide smile appeared on her lips and she bow a little." I’m sorry for bumping into you. " She apologized, tucking her hair behind her ear. Addams nodded and asked; " What’s your name? " Florence thought she was hearing things and asked; " Huh? "" Your name, what’s your na…?" He didn’t allow him to complete his question before she quickly replied; " It’s Florence, Florence Gilbert! " Her smile radiating elegantly.
CHAPTER 6: DID YOU SIGN THE DIVORCE AGREEMENT ?Giovanni’s eyes widen on seeing Hudson and he had to look around before allowing the stand-men to let him, on entering in, Hudson pulled Giovanni into a tight hug and Giovanni’s face went sour as he felt unexplainable pains all over him. He couldn’t even lift up his arms to push him away. Thinking of it now, Giovanni didn’t notice it before but after seeing how Hudson hug him, his whole body hurts too much." To be honest, I’m hurt! " Giovanni managed to say as he couldn’t endure the pain anymore. His band-aid are now already filled with blood like it’s just being wrapped around him to stop the bleeding. Hudson pulled out of the embrace and his eyes almost pip out of its socket. " Who… what.. ion think this is legal.. who did you offend? What happened? Who did this to you? " He asked, wiping his tears as he fixated his surprise gaze on Giovanni’s body. he sniffled and made to touch him but Giovanni was quick to assert. He moved back a l
CHAPTER 7: FALLING INTO HIS TRAP"No! I didn’t, why? " He asked and Hudson released a sigh of relief." The company David is taking care of belongs to you. So, if you had sign it, the company would have officially belong to Florence. " Giovanni mouthed an oh and he snapped his fingers;" More reasons for them to put the illegal charges blames on me! Woah… so, I own that company? " He asked, lying on the bed as a wide smile appeared on his lips." If you really want to work for me, why don’t you get me as much as information as you know. " Giovanni smile widely, staring at Hudson." Okay! As you wish. " Hudson replied and Giovanni nodded.***NEXT MORNING- THE GOLDEN AIR NEWSLive, at the Golden Air News, there are reporters everywhere, all set their cameras, ready to take in the live that’s going to be the headline news of the whole of Accolade Hills. The reporters all received a text message from the Golden family that there will be an announcement today regarding a particular news w
CHAPTER 8: HIS PURPOSEAfter the live ended, many people who streamed it started cutting out from the real videos, posting it online with shady comments, directing to the Gilbert’s family. David stood at a corner, picking on his fingers as he read the hateful comments about him and his family. He couldn’t help but to just cuss out everyone. " The Gilbert family are filled with scoundrels; they should just run out of money and go broke till infinity. " He read aloud and he hissed loudly, scrolling up to check on another comments. " I hate how dishonest they are and the old hag, how spiteful she’ll be to even send thugs to beat her son-in-law to death. "" So? what if he’s a live-in-son-in-law? Does he deserve all these kind of shit? " David scoffed, then, chuckled afterwards." Like, you guys hated live-in-sons-in-law, what happened now? " He asked, no one in particular as he couldn’t help but continue reading the hateful comments. Then, he heard footsteps approach him from behind,
CHAPTER 9: THE UNEXPECTEDTHREE DAYS LATERIt’s been three days since everything has been revealed and also, three days that Giovanni has been out of prison. The Gilbert family are all around the table, including Hudson and Giovanni. The meeting today isn’t like any other, it’s about the new company that’s own by the Golden heir. They all sat patiently waiting for Mrs. Gilbert, none talking to one another. The silence there can make a pin drop sound clear. Giovanni was enjoying the silence when Abel spoke up; " Yeah, I understand it’s part of family but Giovanni doesn’t need to be here. " Giovanni almost rolled eyes at him but he had to suppress himself and just put up with it." It’s none of your business whether he’s here or not. " Florence snapped and Hudson made a disgusting face at her. He scoffed and face back his work." Florence, doing this doesn’t suit you… we all know how you ganged up with us to get rid of your good for nothing husband. " Jeremy, one of the sons-in-law mock
CHAPTER 10: THROW HIM OUT!!!All eyes widen on witnessing the impossible reality that just occurred. Many unanswerable questions couldn’t be helped but ask as all eyes glued to Giovanni who has a satisfying smirk on. Then, he looked at his palm in an instant with widen eyes. A loud gasp escaped his lips as he stared around at everyone and found eyes ogling at him." Oh my Lord! I didn’t do that, right? " He asked in bewilderment as his eyes landed on Hudson who is in a trance of shock. He has never for once thought Giovanni will slap his mother, it doesn’t hurt him though, it’s just that it’s unbelievable." Wh-at did you… Oh my God!!! I’m not believing this! Did you just slap my mom? " David asked, clenching his jaw hard. He pressed his lips together, getting up from his seat. Then, he pointed at Giovanni with an exasperated sigh…. " Who do you think you are? "" Why is that important now? Look at your mom, she’s turning pale! " Abel notified them and that kind of brought them all ba