"Christian!" I yelled out my brother's name. I need his help to bring dad inside. He is still lying on the ground along the road and we have to carry him out of the road.
"Sis why are you..." I cut him off
"Dad on the ground, let's go get him"
I ran ahead. Christian followed me behind. "Why does he always has to humiliate us like this sis? Look at him" Christian points his fingers at our father "Who gets drunk at noon?"
"Just help me with him okay? There is no time for complains" Christian shutted up and did as I said.
My words were void of any emotions but at a point I just didn't know what to feel. Frustration or anger as I looked at my father on the ground.
How could he allow himself to be useless? How did he end up like this? Wasted and drunk? Gosh...he is making things hard for me.
I didn't know how long I have been wondering in my thoughts till Christian called me out "sis what's wrong?" I sighed and nodded.
"Nothing let's carry him home already" I bend down to pick him up but Christian stopped me holding my hand raising me up from picking our dad. "Sis y-you don't look good" concern in his voice
"Am fine okay" I sighed. Little did I know that tears was on my face
"What is it? Why are you crying?
I felt terrible crying in front of my younger one. He is supposed to be the one crying and I'll be the one asking the reason why he is crying but it the other way round.
"Sis..." "Am fine Chris" I wiped my tears but they seems stubborn as they flowed freely far beyond my control.
I covered my face feeling ashamed crying in front of my little brother but I couldn't help but cry. The whole thing is killing me.
"Come here" He pushed me too a hug. I cried on his chest. I let everything out.
"Shh... My big cute sister" he said rocking my hair. Funny how we stood here forgetting why we were here in the first place.
My Father was still sleeping on the ground comfortably. He must think he is on his bed in our house.
"Don't cry okay? Everything will be just fine. Remember you use to tell us that no condition is permanent?" I nodded in agreement but even though I was the one that gave that advice, am beginning to have doubts about that popular but complicated saying.
"We will pushed through alright Sis?" I nod again and I released myself from his arms gently. I smiled at him and wipe my tears.
He gave me one of the brightest smiles him and his twin share that always give me joy. He has grown from the baby boy I use to carry back then they were just babies. Him and his twin.
I guess at fifteen you start thinking like an adult. Christian was tall and handsome. He had mum's eyes, emerald green eyes. He is too smart and funny and a very social type. He has many friends almost half of Sinion boys are his friends. He was the soft one, Christine was the tough one. They are my joy and strength.
I smiled at him again and gestured that we carry our father. The man is beginning to drool on the bare ground full of sand.
"No sis I'll carry him on my shoulders you take his shoes"
"Are you sure you can -" he cut me off "yes yes sis you worry too much am a man, remember I got bones. These muscles you see are not for just sight seeing"
He picked up our father, hanging him on his shoulders and begin to head home. I was amazed by his strength. Like he said he is indeed a man. My little soldier. I chuckled a little. Glad that he didn't hear it. I picked up the shoes and followed my brother.
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Jones POV
I looked at my wrist watch to check the time. It's pretty late almost passed ten and I really have to meet up with Ruby. I can't afford to ditch her tonight. I have been having meetings, tons of meetings causing me not to even have time for myself.
She is beginning to complain and I hate to hurt her or make her feel less important. She is the love of my life. Her happiness is my priority. I have to make it up to her.
"Could you drive any faster?" I asked my driver. Am getting impatient and bored. Been on the road for like an hour and am not yet at my location.
"Am sorry sir" "Sorry my ass. Just step on it will you?!
"Yes sir!." He flinched
I sighed
Yes am an aggressive one. Some even call me the 'ruthless beast ' but i don't let that shit bother me. I take it as a compliment. I don't see any reason in being nice. I don't tolerate nonsense from no one. I enjoy being fearsome. My employees in every frame I own in this country fear the step I make with my feet. Am a billionaire son of a billionaire.
I run my family business and my business alone. Frustrating but what do I expect? Am the only son and I got three sisters. My dad is retired. He wants to spend a lot of quality time with mum. Talking about eternal love, The man's weakness is my mum. He listens to every damn thing my mum tells him.
I can't be him. My job is my first love but Ruby, Ruby is the love of my life. Am so unhappy that my job create a distance between us. It's been weeks since I last saw her and I miss her so much. Those cute puppy eyes and beautiful plump sexy lips I miss kissing. I can't wait to see her.
Though I can be arrogant and aggressive, she has a way of controlling my anger. She is my perfect person. My class and my type of woman.
Guess my mother will be seeing her one day since she is already pushing me to marriage. Am not yet ready to settle down but if I want to, it will be Ruby.
Speaking of my mother, I have to inform her that I will be late. She shouldn't keep dinner for me.
Yes I still live with my family. It's my dad decision. According to him, as the only son of the family I'll inherit everything and soon be the head of the family when he is gone. I have to be there to take care of my mother and sisters.
I have total respect for my dad. He is my hero, mentor and god. He is the reason am where I am today. His decision is my command. It has been my dream since I was a boy to be just like my dad. Well..here I am now.
My mother... I love her no doubt but she can be a pain in the ass. She always caution me about my aggressiveness. She said I inherited that bad behavior from my grandfather, her father.
The worse of it all is that she always talk about marriage and grandkids. As if the ones my elder sister gave her are not enough. She insists on my own children. The ones that will bear our last name. Sometimes I wished am not the only son so that my brother will have to put up with my mother. But no.. I have to put up with it all by myself. Am not really ready for marriage.
I quickly text my mother. I couldn't call because am already at the Vents restaurant. One of the biggest in town and my favorite.
I quickly got down from my car. My driver drove out as I stood there. I saw Ruby through the transparent glass of the restaurant.
Gosh She look as beautiful as always. On a red handless gown and her hair fall on her shoulders. She knew my favorite color, red. It looked so sexy on her. God, I really miss her.
She turned and our eyes met. I smiled but she frowned. I understood why and am ready to explain and make it up to her. She stood up angrily, grab her bag and begin to walk away.
Oh shit..
Jones POV"Ruby!" I yelled out her name but she ignored me walking away angrily. I definitely know how she can be when she is angry. I ran following her till I was able to get a hold of her hand."Calm down baby geez" I said trying to sound as apologetic as I can"Get your damn hand away from me Jones" she snapped grabbing her hand away from my grip. She is way too upset with me."Who do you think you are huh? What exactly do you take me for?" She was looking at me with those cute green eyes filled with anger and I think love. Don't blame me, she is mad at me but she is also madly in love with me."Baby please" I put my palms together pleading. "I am so so so sorry okay? I didn't mean to keep you waiting. Just don't..."Don't give me shit Jones" she cut me off. I sighed."We haven't seen each other for the pasted damn weeks. I agreed to this freaking date thinking that you will do better but yet you made it worse by coming late?!Do you think am a ball or something you can play with
Elma's POVFive thirty in the morning, am ready to do something to raise the money for our rent. My family are still sound asleep, I didn't want to wake them or tell them about my plans. I just want to do this alone. I don't like them suffering. I have to do this without them and am sure that when I go out there I will surely find something to do that will earn me some money. Without them being with me, I will be able to concentrate and work harder bearing in mind that this is for my family. Yes they give me some much strength. I really cannot live without them cause they are like the air that I breathe.Come on El, this is for your family.I stepped out of the house quietly after grabbing my small worn out bag and hung it on my shoulders. Not wanting to wake anyone, I closed the door gently and moved out.Walking along the road, last night's drama came to my mind. After Christian and I had carried dad inside, he woke up around nine pm yesterday. My mother was beside him yesterday. S
Did he just... Am I hearing things?"Um... Sir are you serious? He smiled and said "I am" he put his hands inside his drawer and brought some money. "Here's the advance and a little more for the help you gave me today" I was still shocked, I never saw this coming. He is actually offering me a job and paying advance geez, aren't that a miracle?"Here you go" he said handing me the money. I couldn't help but stare at it in his hand. That was more than enough, I could pay the rent and use the remaining for something else. How is it that I made the money for our rent in a day? double OMG!"Aren't you going to take it?"Oh!"I snapped out of my thoughts and collected the money but still couldn't believe it. This man was a not only nice but generous too."Thank you very much sir, you don't know how much you helped me, am so so grateful sir!" I knelt down before thanking him, I thought good people were scarce in this world but I was wrong.But this was too much. I helped him just a day and h
Elma's POV"Where did you get all these money from El?" My mother asked. I knew what she was thinking. That i got it illegally or by other possible dubious means. She could think anything but I don't blame her, how I got the money was still shocking to me."I have told you mum"I said"But sis the story is awkward" Christine said looking at Christian."Yeah sis, how could that be?" Christian asked. These twins share same sensitivity."Look, it's the truth okay? I couldn't believe it either" Mum kept staring at me. The woman is finding it hard to believe.I sighed "mum I didn't do anything thing illegal to get this money. Besides, you know your child."I said trying to convince her."This is serious, I didn't know there are still good people in this world" she said looking at the money in disbelief."I thought the same thing mum" I said"Doesn't he have any children or family to take care of?" Christian asked."That's the point, the man has no one except himself." I said and the all real
Elma's POV"Bye guys" I left the house after bidding my family goodbye, I couldn't afford to be late that's why I didn't eat breakfast but mum insisted I carry the food to work. She packaged it in a lunch box.Mum was worrying too much besides I don't like taking breakfast but I had to so as not to make her worry too much. Am glad she is recovering little by little, am becoming tired of her weak side.The road was as quiet as usual. It's just 5:30am, there are no much people around. Just a few people.The morning smell so good. Maybe it's because things are becoming to turn around for my family and I.I hope we get lots of customers today, i can't wait to see Mr Benson's happy face once he sells all his fishes. I just like seeing people happy. Mum scolds me sometimes about that, she said I should think about my happiness first before others but that seems hard.My day was starting to go well not until I bumped into someone. Shit.. that one person I hated with passion in this town."C
Elma's POVIt was 10:00am, Sunday morning. I didn't go to work today cause Mr Benson kept the day sacred. He said he spends the day cleaning up his house, resting and visit his wife in the cemetery. I offered to help out in the cleaning but he insisted I stay at home and rest. I have been working there for three days now and it has been nothing but fun. Mr Benson was very happy since the passed three days. He still calls me his lucky charm. According to him, he hasn't made so much like he did since I started working for him. I was very glad that I brought happiness to his heart, he is such a kind man.There wasn't much to do at home, my siblings finished all the work. I had finished cooking, served my mum and siblings. Dad isn't always around even on Sundays that is suppose to be family bonding time. I guess the man will never change.I finished eating so I decided to go and buy mum's remaining drugs. Am very happy that mum is getting better and we have also paid our rent so no troubl
"Please come sit" she moved to the couch as I followed her from behind. I sat opposite her."Um, here is your phone" I gave her the phone. She collected it happily."Oh dear, thank you very much. I don't know what I would have done without this phone, it has lots of important documents in it.""Well, I suggest you be careful cause there are lots of thieves around and they don't have a heart." I said and someone spoke up from the stairs."Please tell her my dear"Felicia and I looked towards the direction where the voice spoke from and I saw a lady decending the stairs.She could be up to forty to fifty or less. I couldn't say because she looked very beautiful and had a nice skin. I don't think she is that old. She also has a striking resemblance with Felicia and Jones. Must be their mother or.."Oh come on mum, it doesn't happen all the time"She is their mother. What a family of beauty in a mansion of beauties."Yeah tell me. I could remember vividly not up to a month ago you misplac
Elma's POVThe day was going well. I sold almost all the fishes. Mr Benson went for a meeting and I know that he will be very happy to see that I have sold most of his fishes.It's almost a week since I went to Terrison and I still can't stop thinking about it. All the beautiful things there and the environment was very enticing. Most especially the Martins ' mansion. It was like the castle of the kingdom of Terrison. And most of all, the breathtaking man I saw on that picture, Jones. Just as cute as his name.Christine hasn't stop teasing me about him. I shouldn't have told her that part. I guess I was carried away by his charms that I didn't know i was blushing while explaining everything to her.Gosh she is beginning to annoy me with that. It's not that am crushing on him or something..... Am I crushing? Nah. I can't be.Even if I was, am hundred percent sure that he won't blink at me talk more of be interested in me. A guy as handsome and rich as he is goes for classic and beauti