It was noon already. Guests from different families, different backgrounds, different countries came to the manor. The hall was big enough to contain a hundred guests and that was the limit. Mr Croydon said he didn't want anything more than that. He wasn't interested in flaunting his money by throwing huge parties.Christopher entered his father's room to bring him out for his birthday. He saw his father getting ready in front of the mirror. He didn't wear a suit. He was shocked to see his father wearing a shirt with a designer knee length short. He added a chain and glasses, with a pair of sneakers.Christopher shot his mouth wide open from the moment he walked in. "Father! Why on earth would you wear that?""I'm getting old already. I'm tired of the suits and corporate wears" he replied. "I understand but this? Governors and some important people are down there""Great, I won't be noticed at all" Mr Croydon replied.Christopher groaned in frustration. "You know my birthday isn't
Few weeks back...At the orphanage, before Evan's death. He left home, heading to the orphanage as usual. He always spend his Saturday there, with the children. The driver took him there and left. Evan didn't leave the orphanage home till it was late in the evening. He was by the gate, waiting for his driver when he heard the explosion. He rushed in and was lucky that no one was close to the kitchen. He helped everyone out. That was when Ben sneaked out of the orphanage home, together with the kids. He was hurt and his clothes were already burnt. He rushed to his car, coughing hard. He took off his jacket and his half burnt shirt.Evan went in, still looking for some kids. He checked the whole rooms, covering his mouth, careful not to inhale any smoke. He was running out of breath and he didn't find any more kids, so he rushed to the emergency door. He was trying to open it because it could only be open from the inside. The door finally open.Immediately, he stepped out, someone kick
As the piercing sound of her alarm clock filled the room, Michelle slowly opened her eyes, squinting against the bright sunlight filtering into her window, through the thin curtain. She groaned and reached out to hit the snooze button, but her hand missed and hit the off button instead.Realising her mistake, she sat up abruptly, rubbing the sleep from her eyes. She glanced at her clock and saw that she had overslept by fifteen minutes. Panic set in as she realized she was going to be late for school.But, she didn’t mind. There’s no way she’ll be punished if she’s late. Majestically, she rose from the bed and head to the bathroom to take a clean shower. After putting on her skimpy dress, she head downstairs for breakfast with her school bag behind her. “Good morning mom, good morning dad. Hey sissy” she greeted her family and sat down to eat. “Someone woke up late today” her mother, Mrs Will asked, slicing her bacon. Michelle glared at the maid.“She forgot to wake me up” she had
Six years Later The door flung wide open, making Michelle shriek in fear. She left the kitchen and walked to Francis. He sat down on the old couch with his hand over his head. She didn’t need anyone to tell her what happened. She just sat close to him. “Babe, you don’t have to be sad. We are in this together” she said. He raised his head and glared at her. “I just lost my fourth job in two months. What can I do with just two thousand dollars? It can’t help. The kids school fees, the light bills, the water bills, everything!” He was pained. Michelle sighed and folded her lips. She was also working in different part time jobs to make sure she supports him. “You should eat something and then, calm down. I need to go to work” she sprung up and head to the kitchen to bring him some food. His voice stopped her. “Why can’t you just ask your parents for help? It’s not too hard. Hey mom, send me some money, I’m starving” he said. “You know I can’t do that Francis. We’re independent.
Trevor’s assistant who was in the passenger seat handed him his tablet. “Here’s the guest list” he said. He took it and glanced at it. “It’s my father’s birthday today. I’d like to go to his party with a surprise” he said, smiling at Michelle. “Where’s the surprise?” Michelle asked, looking around. She thought she would see a box or gift bag. But no, she didn’t. Trevor said.... “You’re the surprise Rose. Drive the car” he ordered. Michelle’s heart starts to beat faster. She doesn’t know where she was going and what Trevor had in mind. His father owned a lot of oil company across the world. He’s the number one oil supplier in the country. He’s popular and very influential. She was going to the party. Few minutes later, they got to the city mall, which was quite empty. It was very unusual. Trevor Stonefield has proven his financial status and booked the whole mall just to get his date ready for his father’s birthday party. The guards behind opened the door for her. Michelle gave
Michelle barged into the room. Francis sprung up from the bed, hearing the door fling wide open. He thought the country was under attack. "Why did you...""What did you just put me into? Did you agree to this after reading the code of conduct?" She asked, interrupting him.Francis saw it was because of the app. He hissed and leaned back on the bed. "It's not that difficult, you know? All they need to avoid is getting intimate with you. If they do, you report them and the contract is off" he said. "But I have to go out with them till the contract is broken. Does that make sense?" She asked, in a teary voice. "Michelle! Think for once! This is not about you. It's for the wellbeing of our kids. If you don't want to do it for me, do it for them. Do you want them to grow up in this shit hole of a house? Please, Michelle" he tried to brainwash her. Michelle couldn't help but agree to what he said. He had a point. She can't go back to her parents, this is the fastest way to make money.
Michelle was tired after working her ass off at the restaurant. She was even thinking of quitting, since the dating job is doing well. She locked the door and dropped her bag as she rushed to the dinning room. Chloe and Kelly saw her and ran to her, hugging her tight. "Oh, my babies. I'm sorry I've not been with you lately. Mummy has been busy"Chloe stretched her tiny hand and touched Michelle's face. "Daddy is with us""And daddy made dinner. Come eat honey" Francis said, holding a pot. He wore the apron on his body without tying it. Michelle smiled. She walked the kids back to the table as they ate. "I didn't know you were such a good cook" she complimented him. "I'm good at everything" he replied and winked. The dinner was going well, till Francis decided to speak again. "So, have you received any call yet? I saw the car that dropped you off through the window" he said. Michelle frowned deeply. She stared at the kids. They were busy eating but, they acted like they didn't
"Good evening, sorry I'm late. I was busy" Michelle said, entering Trevor's car. "It's fine. Let's get you all set up. My parents must be getting everything ready" he replied, smiling. "Hmm" was her only response. His assistant started the car and they drove off. They went to the mall again. This time, he entered to pick a dress for her. "My parents love red. I also love red" he said. "Okay" she replied. She started looking for a red dress. "You know, the dress you wore the other day looked great on you " he said. Michelle didn't say a word. She was still thinking about Francis and how he betrayed her. "Hey, Rose!" He snapped at her. She shrieked. "I'm sorry. I'm not feeling too well" she said, throwing her hair to the back. "Do you want me to cancel the dinner?" He asked. "No, it's fine. I'll wear this" she picked any dress and walked away. Few minutes later, she was ready. She wore a natural make up. Her shoe and bag was silver. She was looking hot and decent. "You look