DAMIEN "Go in?" He smiled at me. I exhaled and summoned the courage to enter. I was shocked when I saw my father sitting down on the chair, not even on the bed. His smile was fluffy, and this meant everything to me. "Father!" I ran to him and gave him a hug. "Finally, you are back." I hugged him again. My eyes were teary because I couldn't afford to lose him at this time especially now that the citizens are looking at me like someone that wants to take over. "How are you now?" "As you can see I feel much better and stronger. I am healthy. All thanks to the doctor and his team." I glanced at the doctor and smiled. "Thank you." "Dad, I am glad you are back because the citizens are on my neck. Imagine, I was not even allowed to enter the hospital because they needed an update on your health." "Are they still out there?" "Sure!" "Let me go and see them.""No, you don't have to stress yourself because of them. When you resume at the office, you can address whatever issue but fo

CLARA I was panting seriously and waited patiently to see my son. When Damien's car came to halt and I hoped to see Benjamin but they came back empty handed. I began to wail and scream. "Where is my son?"Nancy held me and told me to calm down because Damien had called the police to mount their guards and search for President Flores’ grandchild. My father in-law was Just taking it easy on himself because of his health. After the accident, his health hasn't been stable. From one sickness to another. The accident really shook his entire body system which resulted in different health issues because of his age. Some of his body parts were already visibly weak. "Hey, stop making that noise. The kidnappers only need money but we are waiting for them to call us and demand for the ransom." I don't even know what to think. I was in my room when Paul called me and showed me my son. "Paul! So you are the one with my son.""Yes, you thought I wouldn't find out about his school?""Please, d

MICHIGAN"Oh! Gloria." I picked up the call. "Good morning ma, I haven't seen you in the office. Hope there is no problem?" "Not at all my darling. I needed to rest today because of my trip tomorrow. Just take care of the company. If there is any problem, let me know.""Alright ma, I wish you safe travels." "Thank you." I hung up. Hmm, Gloria will not stop to amaze me. We still have good people that think of the well being of others. Anytime I decided that I was going to be late, Gloria would surely call me just to check up on me. But other staff will never try it. Well, that is not a problem to me. I went to the living room and saw my breakfast on the table. Why didn't the cook inform me of this earlier? I called her and asked her why she didn't call me to tell me that the food was ready. "I am sorry ma, but I knocked countless times on your door but there was no response. I decided not to disturb your sleep." Oh! I must have slept so deeply. It wasn't my fault, it was the n

CLARA"Each time I have fun with the lady, I will pay her two hundred and fifty thousand dollars." Wow! That is a huge amount. If I am the one, by the time he plays me more than ten times in a month, I would have gotten enough money. I don't know if he will feel bad if I volunteer to do the job. No! I will not try it, else I will lose my respect in this family. Maybe I will have to sign a contract with him based on this. "So, if I should bring a lady to you, how much will I get as my payment?" My father was surprised and then he laughed. "I never knew you had this business idea. Wow! If you need payment, then there is no problem." You can imagine, so he expected me to fold my hands without having a share? Your son doesn't even give me much and you think I will let this opportunity slide away? Now way! "So are we making an agreement based on getting my own share every time you pay her?""Huh? Clara, you really want to punish me. This is not what I expect from you." "Father, you

CLARA "So, are you ready today?" "Sure, why not? It's my job and I have to carry it out with all pleasure and joy." That's my girl. She knows the job very well. Because of this singular act of hers, I decided to forgive her. I know the reason why I chose her was because she was the only single friend that is not yet married. The rest are in their husband's house. But I never knew that she was this bad. If I had known that she is into this part time, I would have been disturbing her for money. So why was she claiming innocence earlier as if she was only having an affair with her boyfriend. They were about to leave when I reminded my father in-law about our agreement and he told me that after the performance, he will make payments just to be sure that she was good like she projects. I accepted and they left. I was in my room reminiscing on what happened earlier. I wondered what would be going on in their bedroom. Does that mean that he took her home? I thought he said he respect