CHAPTER 1: UNEXPECTED BETRAYAL
The wide muscular body stood at the age-old center of a mall, staring up at the billboard as it announced the early news in the morning. He was on his way to carry out the errands of his mother-in-law when the sudden news that’s gotten the whole city in an uproar made him stop." We are live at the City Hall of the Gilbert where a lot of evidence was found for embezzlement and drug trafficking. News has it that the last child of the Gilbert, Mr. David Gilbert is the one handling the company where these evidence was found. billions of dollars, gold bars, drugs that are highly prohibited in the country and files supporting the indications of money laundering. "" What the fuck is this? Okay! I know he’s hungry for money but he can’t do this just for money? This is so stupid! " He finally uttered, shaking his head in disbelief as his eyes glued to the billboard. Then, his phone made a loud buzz from his pocket, startling those beside him who are also watching the news.He quickly bring it out and it turns out to be an old phone that’s not worth showing outside. Those beside him looked at him from head to toe and finally realized how much of a pauper he is. Without minding the stares, he picked up the phone and the next thing that came from the other end is a loud yell;" Giovanni, you worthless thing! How dare you stay out there without having a plan of coming home? Don’t worry about running any errands, just get your motherfucking ass and get here right now!!! " That’s his mother-in-law and he is Giovanni Smith. The live-in-son-in-law of the Gilbert family.Yeah.. the same Gilbert family that’s been announced on the billboard. Giovanni is the poorest of the thing on Earth. His everyday life is based on the Gilbert’s expenses. He was married to Florence Gilbert by the head of the Gilbert family because the man finds Giovanni to be a responsible man.The Gilbert was once sweet towards Giovanni and that was when the head of family was alive but after his demise, he became their errand boy, rather than a son-in-law. Giovanni never for once felt bad about this because among the Gilbert’s, there are Florence Gilbert who is his wife and the eldest son, Hudson Gilbert. These two are the reason Giovanni sees all the sufferings he’s going through as nothing.Although Florence and Giovanni hasn’t been intimacy for once, the love the two has been showing one another has been the best thing they could ever ask for. Giovanni never really cares about people’s opinions on his wife and him. He just finds everything he’s ever asked for in his wife and he cares about nothing left." How dare you bastard reach here a second late? " Giovanni’s mother-in-law, Sarah yelled authoritatively, glaring hard at Giovanni who just has a simple smile on. He finally entered the house, dropping the bag on the table in the dining area and asked;" Mother… "" How dare you call me mother? You worthless human being… I can never give birth to a son who has nothing useful to contribute on Earth… " Sarah interrupted harshly, making Giovanni gulp." I’m sorry mothe… "*Slap! * He didn’t get the chance to complete whatever he has to say when a resounding slap hit his left cheek, making him go pale. He couldn’t even frown or make any retaliative expression, he just had to endure and now, he’s starting to wonder where his wife might be.His head went low as he controlled the urge of fighting back. Since date, he’s hated his mother-in-law so bad that sometimes, he just wish she dies somewhere and never be found. She’s the most irritating person to him after their grandmother and all other ones." You better don’t continue this your shitty behavior or else, it’ll make life worse for you in the nearest future. Keep your head low like this and follow me to the hall. " Sarah muttered, glaring daggers at Giovanni who released a heavy sigh as he watch her go ahead of him. His fists clenched into tight balls as he bit his inner cheeks, cussing at Sarah inwardly.He’s used to all other people humiliating him and their sass words to him but he can never get used to his mother-in-law’s. she’s one kind of a person that’ll do everything to separate him from her daughter and what’s meant by anything is going extra miles. There was a time she set her daughter up with some wealthy heirs and when Florence disagreed, she avoided her for three weeks straight." Oh! Baby… you’re here. " Florence’s voice brought him back to reality. He looked up from the ground and a small pure smile settled on his lips on seeing the most attractive lady he’s ever set his eyes on. Her curvy shape giving the best out of her, her well-gelled pony tail, dangled behind her and her facials giving the most beautiful features any lady could ever ask for." What is this? What happened to your cheek? " Florence asked, staring worriedly at Giovanni’s cheeks. She touched it and made a sour face like she’s the one feeling the pain, then, she faced her mother sharply;" Mom! is this your doing? " The anger in her voice is so clearly obvious that anyone coming from afar could hear it. she’s the type with a crazy anger issue. Sarah rolled eyes on seeing how much her daughter cares. She was about to talk when they heard the clicking of a walking stick approach them.The three stood in front of seats near them, composing themselves as they await the witch that’s about to appear. Giovanni thought the news would have made the cops put David behind bars but it turns out he’s still in the house feeling free.Mrs. Gilbert took her seat first before gesturing them all to sit which they immediately did and like the person she is, she stated; " Almost everyone of us here knows what this meeting is about and I think Giovanni is the only one who’s unaware so, that’s why your presence is most important. "-Why does this feel off? My presence is most important? In this family? Pftt… as if, something really seems off. Giovanni couldn’t stop thinking as he contemplate on what’s really up to deserve his attention." It’s simple as ABC and even if you’re not going to accept, there’s nothing we can do about it because everything has been arranged. " Mrs. Gilbert smile, her eyes on Giovanni who’s expression is filled with confusion. He wanted to ask what the matter is about when the cops entered;" 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. "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 thoug
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