Chapter 42: Reminiscence: Rotten to the Core

"C'mon bro. Brighten up. Don't be such a killjoy."

"I can't man. Lia's waiting for me."

"Tsk. Is it just me or the moment you married that woman, you ceased going to parties, hmm? Just what did you see with that woman?" I sighed in frustration before rolling my eyes. Damn it, this question, again?

"Even if I list it for you, you won't get it, Hiro." I tried to get up and leave but this fucker just kept pulling back to sit.

I wanted to get home fast. I want to break the news to Lia. To celebrate with her at home…I'm sure she'd be delighted when she hears about the big deal I just closed earlier.

Ever since that guy passed away, Dad had no other choice but to leave all his work to me. I mean, who else would be qualified to take over? I know he was hesitant at first but I just needed to prove to him that he was wrong. That I am more capable than he initially thought.

I admit, things got busier. I rarely come home and surely, Lia's lonely at home. Lacey isn't in the city to keep her com