《His High Class Lover》 Just Friends Bags are flying out from the windows and doors. Clothes are on the floor openly displaying in the yard, loud screams and shouts are being heard, and all the neighbors are outside in the streets asking each other what is going on in the Arthur¡¯s Bungalow in Seaview. "Get the hell out of my house and my life, you whore, you prostitute, after everything this is my payment huh, I will never forgive you for this, never¡± Veins were bulging out from his forehead and neck, eyes red, hands shaking, his heart breaking, he was restraining himself from hitting her but she was making his anger rise with each second by making that face and with those tears streaming down, such an actress he will not be fooled by her anymore. ¡°Why are you doing this to me, why those accusing words George, please let talk about this quietly" Her knees were sore from kneeling all day, she knew she had made a mistake but his accusations are too far wrong. ¡°Am begging you to calm down, let me explain and you will know all, it not what you think please, they were just my friends, our helpers¡± His eyes snapped so fast to those words she was spitting out, rage clouded his eyes and the first slap landed on her cheek, making her fall on her back, she got up hurriedly and climb the stairs, her eyes on the bedroom door. He dashed after her and caught her by seconds as she was closing the door. ¡± What did you want to do, lock me out from my own room, my home, you are the outsider, you should leave¡± He lifted her up, nearing the door out of the bedroom, she struggles in his arms. ¡± George listen to me, it not what you think, I didn¡¯t do anything wrong, I just wanted to help, they promise to help and they have been fulfilling it¡± Her pleas fell on George¡¯s deaf eyes. He know what he saw and he will never believe his wife over his own eyes. She was spread on a table and two guys were having their way with her whilst the other men watched on, her eyes were not closed meaning she was fully aware of what was happening around her, Moans filled the room and the scent of sex was so strong that even he became slightly aroused but as his eyes laid on the woman¡¯s face, all his body weaken, his heart stopped beating, the trust and respect he had for his beloved wife was all gone in that instant. He truly wished it was not his wife when he read that suspicious note stamped on his car explaining his wife¡¯s huge appetite with strange men, he prayed to God not to be so cruel to them after all these years of bliss and happiness but it seems today the devil was on duty. This book was originally published on Royal Road. Check it out there for the real experience. ¡±Friends¡± He was shocked that she could even say such words at a time like this. ¡±Levi did I hear you just say friends, do you know how it sounds like, how you look like at this moment, you are unbelievable, we are married for Christ sake, we have a daughter, we were happy why did you do this to our family, what did I not do right that you could not tell me but to lower yourself to that position, did you think about how it will affect us, or the families¡± ¡±We are still happy George nothing has changed, please I know I was wrong for not telling you sooner that I was meeting them but understand me, we needed their help, I had to help them to solve our issue, it was life or death and I could not just stand by and let my family suffer when I can lend a hand to ease the burdens¡± To say George was bewildered was an understatement he was petrified, who is this woman and where did his sweet innocent wife who was so shy to even receive a peck on the cheek in public run off to. He stared deep into her eyes and it was crystal pure with no stain of deceit like she was telling the truth, he wanted to believe her more than anything but what he saw cannot be undone. He shooked his head to hush the voices speaking to him but they were not leaving until he does what they want him to do. He was exhausted and could not handle this betrayal, pain and disgrace. He had to end it all and end it now. Something in his mind clicked, the voices in his head praise him and he turned, pulled her into his arms, kissed her slowly and whispered into her ears ¡°I understand my dear, I understand now what you were trying to say, am sorry for causing a scene, forgive me ok, I got a little jealous¡± She heave a sigh of relief and smiled so beautifully¡± Do not worry George, I knew if I pushed harder you will realize everything from my point of view, thank you my love¡± ¡±Let me get your favorite wine, let celebrate the reunion¡± He got up and helped Levi up too, he hugged her tightly and told her to wait for him in the bedroom, he got out of the room and headed to his study, he pulled the draw to reveal his intention, he wrapped his hand tightly around the gun, stuffed it behind his trouser and lifted the shirt to hid it, the bottle of black ram whisky was gulped down his throat in full force, he made his walk back to his wife staggering along the way. He opened the door and there she stood watching the sun set with her back to him, the love of his life, old memories flashed into his eyes from their love at first sight to their first night together, everything was perfect, well to him is was but to her, he assume it was because he was what was available at that moment. He sobs silently in his head as a man he could not please his woman and she had to seek help outside, and that thought killed him, if he had been better maybe just maybe she would not have done it, sleep with them to secure his job and save him from bankruptcy, because of him, his wife degraded herself lower than a whore to save their face from being kicked out onto the streets to starve. He failed her, he failed them. But he will set everything right, he has to for her future, he has to bury this deep to save his daughter from being alienated by society. Sirens were heard approaching the Arthur¡¯s Bungalow, medics¡¯ race inside with the police behind them, after calls were made to them about gun shots in the building. Forensic were seen around, yellow tape was wrapped around the bungalow bold words on it ¡±DO NOT CROSS, CRIME SCENE¡± ¡± Time of death¡± ¡± 6:42 pm¡± The Rains 14 years Vivian stood there wearing a black dress watching as the two coffins descend into the endless dark pit. She did not know what happen for both of her parents to die but from what she had heard through the whispers of her family members, her mother was the cause of all this. She destroyed their family, she took Dad with her too and left her alone, why did she do that to them? Why did she not take her too? Was she that unbearable to her? Did she think about her future at all? She was hurt deeply but she will never shed any tears for anyone, they both left her alone and she will leave her life to the fullest and show them she can survive. The sky lost it blue to the black clouds, it darken the whole city and released cracks of lighting. The weather was so cold like the deepest oceans, rains made itself know to the world and attacked ferociously yet she stood and watch on. ¡±Vivian get out of the rain, you will catch a cold¡± She took her first step from the burial ground, turned and said her goodbyes to her parents, she buried herself deeply in the hug offered by her Uncle and tears busted out from her eyes. ¡±Why did they leave me uncle, why did they, I have been a good girl, am a good girl right¡± She needed to know if she was the cause for her parents abandoning her, her mind demanded answers. ¡± It ok Vivian, you have been the best¡± ¡±Then why did they leave me¡± this question was bugging her, why did they leave her all alone. ¡± It will be alright, you have me my dear niece and I will protect you¡± Relief washed over her, someone still cared about her after all, she was not alone. ¡±Now listen, if the Elders ask you who you like to stay with , tell them you want Uncle Nicholas and insist on it otherwise they will take your home from you and you will not see your parents again do you understand¡± ¡±I will not see Mom and Dad again but why will they do that Uncle¡± Her body shooked with fear, her eyes so wide with fright The story has been illicitly taken; should you find it on Amazon, report the infringement. ¡±Baby girl, this life is hard and now that your mom and dad are not here , it will be harder ok now trust me and say exactly what I said to you ¡± ¡± I will Uncle Nick, thank you for protecting me¡± ¡±Now go and join your Grandmother, she will take you home I have to wait for everything to be finalize here at the cemetery before I leave and remember do not tell anyone of what we talked about, pinky promise ok¡± ¡±Pinky promise Uncle Nick¡± Nicholas watched as young Vivian took her steps to join the family, a smile erupted from the side of his lips. His plan is working and now all that was left is the final piece of the puzzle to be fixed. A hand touched his left shoulder and he jumped in fright, turning back he saw his young beautiful wife holding an umbrella with a devilish grin. ¡± My dear husband, I must say your smartness intrigues me day in and out, my love for you is increasing every day, if you pull this off we will be the guardians of that little brat and we will control all the companies and money left to her by that stupid dead brother of yours, I cannot wait for that day my love. We have suffered since our Company bankrupted, no one wanted to lend you a hand. But you wait, they will know and see that my husband is the smartest in all the family¡± ¡± Mica ssssshhhhh not so loud, control yourself and be patient just a few days and we will be the newest billionaires in Port city¡± ¡±I cannot wait Nick, it will be the breakthrough for us finally, you will be the CEO and I will be an actress, my dream is finally coming to light, aww it will be great¡± ¡±Dinner in expensive restaurants, traveling to the states and lavishing you with the best money can buy¡± ¡±you do know me but now I need to leave this dreadful place, my skin will get wrinkles from standing in this rain, get the car ready¡± ¡±But I want to wait for everything to be done¡­¡­¡­.¡± ¡±Nick my love your brother is dead I am living, my knees are hurting, am coming up with a cold, my skin is losing their glow and I need to leave this place it smell of dead people¡± ¡±Ok Jane, wait for me, will be right back¡± Jane watched as her husband distance himself from her to get their car , she made sure no one was around her to hear her next words, she stared on the names written on the tombstones and spitted on them ¡± Fucking idiots, I came to you begging to help me and my husband from debt but you denied us and you thought I will let you live a loving life, you both got off easy and I will make sure that brat of yours suffer for the remaining humiliation I went through, I hope you two rot in hell and soon will send your daring daughter to you. Bye for now and I will make sure to enjoy your hard earned billons¡± Car horn sounded and Mica turned her back to the grave sites and swayed her body to their car, joining her husband and off they joined the others in the Bungalow. Food were served and the family had dinner together as one but each with their thoughts and plans, by the end of the night, almost half of the relatives have called young Vivian aside and tried to bribe her with sweet words but her mind was fixed on her uncle Nicholas, guess the early bird catches the worm indeed. Her Choice Morning came and skies were shining gracefully, the family were gathered in the living room with the lawyers of George and Levi Arthur, everyone¡¯s eyes was on young Vivian, unknown to her but this moment here determines her foes and friends, and with her decision her future. ¡±Before we start this reading, we would like to know who will take in the young Vivian, if it was up to us we would suggest the girl¡¯s Grandmother but She lives in the village and by moving the girl to the village, her education will be messed up, and again she is old and Vivian needs lot of care and attention, as her parents attorneys we want the best for her and her wellbeing.¡± ¡± We have thought about it and we agree with you on the matter¡± ¡±That is great, mmm so who is the Guardian if we may ask¡± ¡±We have not reached there yet, a lot of my family want to raise her and it has become hard to decide, but if you can give us the next thirty minutes , you will get your answer¡± ¡±Ok then, we will wait¡± The lawyers made their way out of the living room giving the floor to Grandmother Lily George¡¯s mother, she turned on her seat and hugged Vivian, she knew the fate of her granddaughter lies in the hands of the person who will care for her and she makes to make the right decision and not be bias, she was praying Grace her last born adopt Vivian , she loves her, is well to do and will take extra care of her, this she knows the rest are just blood sucking demons waiting to get their hands on her son¡¯s fortune. ¡±My lovely girl , I know it a hard decision we are making you to choose but you have to my love, you have to tell us who you will like to stay with , that person will take care of you like a parent , you have a lot of uncles and aunties her so make your decision¡± ¡±Granny I want to stay with you¡± A smile shined on Grandma lily¡¯s face and her heart squeezed with sadness, if not for that damn sickness that is eating her alive, she would have been happy to take care of her but even she will be in the hospital for some years and she does not know when she will die. ¡±My dear girl I know you would love that, but am not well, I promise to visit you time and again ok now who else ¡± Hearts were racing, sweats were gathering on foreheads despite the air condition on full blasts, prayers were being said, and her decision can be a life changing for anyone of them. The Arthur¡¯s were farmers through a long generations dating back to the 19th Century in Lusm Valley, they had acres of Land and was a well to do family but when the famine set in and the rains stopped coming for years they lost most of their properties and wealth but George Arthur saw an opportunity in that and left home to Port city at a young age, he brought a small land and cultivated it into a Vineyard, he started his own Winery, GLV winery and for 20 years , his wine was the quality of all Port city and the neighboring nations. He obtained wealth and helped his family rise back to their feet by giving hefty sums of money to each person to start their various businesses, he needed help with cash and sold some shares to his friends but still holding the largest share of 15 percent. Sales has been dropping and money has been dwindling making him to be voted out of his sit as CEO. But his family keeps coming back to him for money, unsure of what was happening. If you stumble upon this tale on Amazon, it''s taken without the author''s consent. Report it. ¡± Granny, I would like to stay with Uncle Nicholas¡± Loud gasps, disbelieve and confusion were seem on most faces except Mica and Nicholas who acted shocked but in their hearts jubilating. ¡±Vivian are you sure about that¡± asked Grandma Lily ¡±Yes¡± ¡±But why cupcake¡± ¡±Mother, what do you mean but why, Vivian loves me, am her uncle, why can¡¯t I take care of her¡± ¡±Nicholas we both know why you can¡¯t take care of her, you can¡¯t even take care of yours much less a child¡± ¡±Mother that is enough, you know am married right and Mica is a great person¡± ¡±Great person huh, this child need love and a warm home not fast food and a lesson in drinking¡± ¡±Mom, you hurt me with those words I ¡­.¡± ¡±oh shut up, you have been with my son for six years now and what have you both accomplished together, other than headaches and debt. Both of you do not even have one child together and all you think about is parties and drinking, I will never allow my granddaughter to be with you drunkards¡± ¡± Mother, you do know am your son and am....¡± ¡±Of course I do know, that is why I know you better than anyone, you want to squander my Granddaughter¡¯s inheritance on that thing you call a wife and that will not happen, I was hoping she would change you when you both got married but no it was the worst, gambling and partying your company away, I know what you all are thinking and I will never allow that unless you kill me, Vivian you will stay with Grace and that is that, now if anyone has something to say , say it now or hold your mouth.¡± ¡±I have always known you did not love me like you loved George, I was the disappointment to you, I was the black sheep and I was the wolf in sheep clothing but she is my niece, how could you say that in front of her and everyone, how can you disregard family dignity and blood and wash me out to these people mom, am still your son. ¡±And she is my granddaughter, I cannot let you destroy her life like you have done yours¡± ¡±Just say it and stop beating around the bush, we all know you wished I had died instead of George mom, you would trade me in a second to take your dead son¡¯s place but karma is a bitch¡± A slap silent the living room, everyone was watching the show down, Grandma Lily¡¯s eyes were red with rage and her hands where shaking, and luckily Grace took Vivian out of the room before it got worst. Nicholas had a hand imprinted on his cheeks but was not backing down ¡±I would never allow you scum to destroy my Granddaughter¡¯s life and that is final¡± Grandmother Lily took two steps and collapsed onto the floor, her hand squeezed her chest and her eyes were glued on Nicholas, She wanted to speak but the words where not coming out, she needed to talk, God she needed to say something but then she felt helpless and blacked out. An ambulance came for her and Claire her third born went with her. The bungalow was sad that night but Mica was jumping for joy inside her mind, ¡°That old witch, finally she got what she deserved. ¡° The Will News came from the Hospital that Grandma Lily has slipped into a coma and the family were down casted but still Vivian needed a home and this was causing a huge issue in the house, majority of the relatives were sticking to Grandma Lily¡¯s wish to have Vivian stay with Grace but then the others were saying the little girl made her choice and that was what they will follow. The lawyers were having a headache and so they chose to go with Vivian¡¯s decision because if they force her to go to Grace and something happens to her, what then but they have forgotten that she is just a child and can be swayed to the wrong side easily. Nicholas and Mica were granted guardianship over young Vivian, they signed the legal papers and the rest of the family were asked to leave the room. The Lawyers started to read the will of George to the couple and they were happy at the beginning but through the reading their faces changed from thrilled to angry. ¡°What, is that all the assets my brother has, no you must be mistaken because my brother is a fucking billionaire and you know it ¡° Nicholas stood up and started to pace around the room, his world is coming down and he cannot believe it, George is broke but he has money , more money than he can live off for the rest of his life, he doesn¡¯t understand what is happening . ¡°No, no impossible that can¡¯t be all right, there has to be more than that, how are we going to take care of that girl with this peanuts, please get the other papers , we know there are more¡° ¡°Peanuts Mrs. Mica, Mr. George assets is not peanuts, he has two estates plus this bungalow, he has four acres of vineyard and 15 percent share in GLV winery plus 10 million dollars in his joined accounts with Mrs. Levi Arthur. How can this be peanuts ¡° ¡° My brother had almost 27 hectares of lands across the country, he had several offshore accounts , 100 percent share of GLV winery and more than 32 mansions and estates, so make this make sense to me Lawyer, where did all does assets go¡° ¡°I did not know Mr. George made his properties and millions known to the family especially you so where did you get those numbers and details from Mr. Nicholas ¡° ¡°Let forget how I know, now tell me if I am wrong because I know my brother made a lot of money and he invested in various businesses¡° ¡°This is Mr. George Arthur¡¯s will and since we have made it known to her daughter¡¯s guardian we will take our leave, anything you feel is not right you can take it to court , and since you are rejecting the authenticity of the will we will keep it and release to Vivian when she is of age, good day.¡° The lawyers left the couple and the bungalow behind, they were surprised those two thought this amount of money was peanuts and that George and Levi Arthur were broke, the audacity of them but what shocked them the most was how they got to know George¡¯s assets in the past. This was only known to them and George, even Levi did not have a clue so how did that couple know and they spoke about it in details too. Back at the house, Nicholas was not having it, he thought he would not have to work again in his life but who would have imagined that his beloved little brother would be this low in cash. ¡°Hahahaha, Mica I cannot believe this right now, George thee mighty George is this broke, this world is so full of wonder. We thought he was richer than rich but look at this turn of events. Well it is not too late let return that brat and get the hell out of here¡° ¡°And go where Nick, to that dump you call a house, yes we thought they were billionaires but at least they are hundred times richer than us, they still have money in their accounts, they still have houses, and they have lands who is to say you can¡¯t make it big like he did and the best part is he has laid the foundation already for you¡° If you find this story on Amazon, be aware that it has been stolen. Please report the infringement.¡°Mica, do you hear yourself we have to work our asses off to reach the top and that is hard work¡° ¡°You can do it my love, I trust you and beside 15 percent shares in the GLV winery is not bad, we can try to rebuild everything and we have money to support us, think about it you will go to the board of directors and stake your claim, you will be the CEO and things will move on from there, you will have employees and an assistance so you would not really be doing the work and the company is an old one meaning the workers are experienced¡° ¡°you are right dear, I nearly threw this opportunity away, I will just run as the face of the company but I will not do any of the boring work, what will I do without you my love, you are beautiful, smart and intelligent¡° ¡°Thanks for the compliment dear ¡°But we have to think deep about my niece¡° ¡°Do not worry love, I will take extra care of her and will hire a nanny to help out but Nick I do not want to stay in this bungalow, it gives me the creeps¡° ¡°Do not worry, we will head to the lawyer''s office, sign everything and move to the estate in Port City. ¡° ¡°Wow, have heard so much about that place, the socialite paradise¡° ¡°Yes, the best for my darling, I will spoil you to the heaven and back¡° The loving Couple were interrupted my Grace Nicholas sister, She knew the couple and their habits in fact the whole family knows of Nicholas and Mica excessively lifestyle and children were not part of the deal now, they were the modern Bonnie and Clyde minus the killings and entrust a helpless orphan to this careless couple was a crime against nature. ¡°Nicholas, stop right there you knew Mom wanted me to have Vivian. I can take better care of her am a mother and I know what a child would need . Especially a young girl like her, they need attention the most please give her to me¡° ¡°What do you mean by am a mother. Who are you cursing or you think I do not have a womb. Grace be careful of your words because the whole world knows am not that forgiving ¡° Mica felt Grace words down in her stomach, she knew she was barren but you do not have to rub her face in it.Who the hell does she think she is to question her childlessness. ¡°Grace you went too far this time, and the lawyers have already decided. What else do you want from us¡° ¡°Too far? Nicholas your wife does not possess a single strain of motherhood in her vein, you except her to know the needs of a fourteen year old girl. Who will now know the world and her body, how could you possible understand all these things when all she cares about is money and alcohol, she has cemented her womb with drugs and booze not a single seed has sprouted¡° ¡°Nicholas, listen to your sister, give her the child, she can take care of her better¡° ¡°Nick, dude the women are right just let the kid go to Grace¡° ¡°Yes, we agree¡° ¡°Enough, listen now and listen carefully all of you, my wife and I are Vivian¡¯s legal guardians, if I see any of you near her or hear that any of you have approached her I will sue you for kidnapping and endangering my niece. I want you all to get away from her understand ¡° ¡°Nicholas, how dare you warn me from that child¡° ¡°Dare me and you will see the true colors of me, stay away from us, live your life, do not reach out to us and if you hear us to be dying, do not bat an eye because we will also treat you the same, that is my promise¡° Prince ¡°Thief, thief I know you stole it, now if you do not give it back to me all hell will break loose¡° ¡°Aunty, please I did not take anything I swear it ¡° ¡°Liar, you are a liar and a whore just like your dead mother, I know you have taken it and I want it back¡° Clothes were being forcefully removed and torn to the eyes of the squatters. A young teenage girl was being beaten, her clothes being ripped from her skinny self, her tears running down her cheeks and blood dripping from her mouth. She had scars all over her body. She looked and smelled like death himself. All her pleas feel to deaf ears as she was being beaten with an iron rod over and over again. ¡°Mica, what the hell are you doing huh, get off her¡° Nicholas pulled his wife off the poor girl who was trying to cover her naked body with the rags of clothes but it barely did the job. ¡°What sort of nonsense is this Mica, how dare you lay a hand of her, what is the matter with you¡° ¡°Get your filthy hands off me, get them off, you like her don¡¯t you, you like her I can see it in your eyes, you pedophilia but I don¡¯t care, you both can go and die for all I care but she must give me back my jewel, she must¡°. ¡°Stop this madness Mica, you speak of a jewel, you have something that precious and you stored it in this dump, please spare me the disgrace and shut your trap¡° ¡°Speak for yourself, I had jewels and you made me lose all of them , the one, the only one I kept with me has been stolen by that bitch and I will kill her if she does not give it back to me¡° Mica struggles to get free from Nicholas¡¯s hands, she screamed all sort of words, gaining attention from the neighbors, and she wanted all of them to see. She was once a rich woman but her stupid husband messed everything up and ended them in this gutter, filled with trash having to sleep with mice and starving their life away. She wanted the street to not look down on her but even though the neighborhood was the poorest area in the city, most of the residents were far better than them. They begged or raid through back alley trash cans to eat and just that thought alone makes her so furious and angry, she has to beat Vivian and disgrace her publicly to feel good about herself. ¡°You are so pathetic it makes me sick, if you want to roar on top of your voice go ahead and leave me out of this " Nicholas approached Vivian and helped her up "get up dear, let go inside¡° ¡°Nicholas, are you ignoring me, Nicholas, Nicholas¡° ¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­.. ¡±Alex, your father and I want you to go to aboard and study, it will do you good and the education system there is more advanced¡± Frowns appeared on young Alex¡¯s forehead, he just could not understand why his parents have been rushing him to move to the United states for school. He was very comfortable here and likes his school. Stolen story; please report.¡±Why¡± his voice very deep, too deep for a 19 years old teenager. ¡± Do we have to explain anything to you boy, you are going next month and that is that¡± George Mace just put the topic to a hold but to Alex no one can decide anything for him to follow. He stood up and went to his room. ¡± Do you have to be so crude to him, he is our only son George and we have to make him understand certain things¡± ¡± He is not ready now Helena, he has to be prepared to handle the responsibility of the company and the family. We cannot just hand it over to him, he has to earn it¡± ¡± Earn George, it is his birthright¡± ¡±Birthright, no this is a legacy from generation to generation and we cannot let a weakling ruin it, that is why we all have to be harden before, you have always known this Helena, why are you resisting now¡± ¡±Our son has always been quiet and in his shell, if he goes through that he will be too cold¡± ¡±And that is what the family needs, someone who can tell right from wrong even if it involves his blood. You know the situation we are in now and he has to take over fully prepared, I know it a hard and bloody position but with a little push he will take over and right the wrong¡± Monday came and school began again. His Car stopped on the side of the road. He got out of the car and walked to the school entrance but was stopped by Kelvin, Alec best friend or so he thought. ¡°Alex, hey Alex where is your mind, you have been so distance nowadays, you good¡° ¡°Yea am good¡° ¡°So Darius house party this year is going to be lit, we going right¡° ¡°No¡° ¡°Seriously dude have fun for once while you still can.After we graduate, it will be work and more school ¡° ¡°No¡° ¡°You are weird Alex, you never join us on any event. Am your best friend but I do not know anything about you. You never share anything ¡° ¡°Will be in Class Kelvin, have fun¡° Kelvin stood on the stairs watching the back of Alex, the heir to Mace Group walking away, he smirked slightly and rejoice in his head, the Mace were running away at least that was what he heard from his father and his business partners. Their stocks is plummeting and shareholders are pulling out, selling their shares at a low price and if that happens then, they the Woods will dominate the vehicle manufacturing corporation and when that day comes , he will be the cherished prince of the country. Flames ¡°Are you ok dear¡± Nicholas ask his niece who looked broken and tattered beyond recognition ¡°Am fine uncle, Aunty hates me ¡°Vivian cried out loud ¡°Do not say that¡° ¡°But it true, I have tried to make her like me but she detest me, she dislike me why uncle, what have I done to her¡° ¡°Do not mind her, will talk to her later ok now go and clean up ¡° From a daddy¡¯s angel who had the world at her feet to a teenager who is now living in the slum has been very hard for Vivian to adjust but she did and in a fast pace too. She tried to help in any possible way she could, hawking, stealing or washing clothes for her neighbors to put food on the table, she wanted her aunty to like her at least but Mica was not seeing her effort, she still dreams of the emerald jeweled mansion, the latest cars, the parties she threw and dance to her heart content, the expensive wine and the exotic foods she had at her disposal but now it just a memory and she would not have it, she has to escape this nightmare and she will by any means necessary. ¡°Nicholas, how dare you, how dare you disgrace me in front of the neighbors for that slut¡° ¡°Mica let me warn you, do not hit my niece again in your entire life¡° ¡°Oooh really, is that how it is, you are warning me now¡° ¡°Yes, I do not know what you want to prove but my niece is off limits, do you get it ¡° ¡°Well isn¡¯t that loving, you are now showing affection, what will your daring niece say when she realize you wasted her fortune on gambling ¡° ¡°Do not push me Mica or¡­¡­.¡° ¡°Or what Nick, you do not scare me one bit and remember do not ever in your miserable life warn me, that is my job understand¡° ¡°I do not blame you but myself, today you are reprimanding me, it interesting¡° ¡°Very interesting indeed, now sit down and listen to me, I have been quiet about your gambling ways and it has landed us into this ditch, I regret it a lot but no more am holding the fort now¡° ¡°Mica you want to head the family, you think you have that brain to do that then no problem¡° ¡°Brains, Nick do not talk about something you lack because I have always been the mindset behind us but I loosen my ropes on you and your bad habit, now pay attention we can get out of this dump if you listen carefully and do as I say¡° Mica has thought deeply about her plan from months, she has gather information and trace the perfect dealer for the exchange but she needs to have Nicholas on board otherwise it will go haywire, she admits she lost control and Vivian reminds her of that whore mother of hers, but she needs this plan to succeed then she can get a house by the beach far away from this poor area and live out her days in peace. The tale has been stolen; if detected on Amazon, report the violation. ¡°We will need Vivian before the plan can go on ¡° ¡°No, no you are not selling my niece Mica¡° ¡°Nick baby, please understand me Ray will pay a fortune for her, he loves her and is very generous, we can live our life into blissful never ending happiness ¡° ¡°You are a monster , worse than a monster, you want to sell my niece, my brother¡¯s only lineage to prostitution, damn you fucking witch , now I understand why you could not have kids , who would want to be born through you such a heartless disgrace ¡° ¡°Shut up, you do not know anything, do not insult me, at least am trying to help us leave this poverty life that you put us in, you made me like this, made your precious brother¡¯s lineage like this, do not be righteous in front of me and do not smear me Nicholas¡° ¡°Since you want to leave this poverty life so badly, and you want gold tiles to walk on why do you not go and be a sex worker huh, go and sell yourself to Ray since he is generous but am warning you Mica if you take a single look towards my niece I will kill you¡° ¡°Kill me for that thing, have you forgotten what we both went through huh, you want me to go and sell myself, am your wife you bastard, how can you think that way for me, how dare you treat me so badly Nicholas, you promise me heaven on earth, you promise me the finer things in life, you are a liar, a cheat ¡° Mica threw punches on Nicholas, she was deeply hurt by him for betraying her and keeping her in this dark place when they could simply trade Vivian and see light again. ¡°And she is my niece you may be my wife but we do not have anything that connects us nothing but she has my blood, my name and I die first before I let anyone hurt her including you, I will not repeat my mistake a second time, I will protect her with my life, and you can count on that¡° Nicholas pushed Mica to the floor, tears streaming down her cheeks, he went to his niece and called her out for a walk, he wanted to know if she heard their argument but Vivian seem to be in the dark about everything. He bought food from a food truck and watched as his niece devoured it like a wild animal, he cried inside his heart, what has he done, what has he done to his niece, he has destroyed her future. He went to bed with a heavy heart and a depressed soul, he woke up by the smell of smoke, he jot up and attempt to run out but he was trapped.¡± Vivian, vivian, anyone out there please help me am trapped ¡°he searched for a way out but could not find any, he turned to see the window barricaded with woods same to the door, his mind screamed at him ¡°Mica ¡°, he tried to break through but nothing worked, his body weakened by the smoke but his soul aggressive, he will not allow it but the fire engulfed the whole building with Vivian in tears and Mica behind consoling her. ¡°Aunty, Uncle is still inside, he is inside, someone, please help me, uncle, uncle, please help me anyone¡° ¡°Vivian, my dear he is gone¡° ¡°Please am begging you, please, anyone my uncle is inside, help me¡­ God do not take him please ¡° ¡°Vivian, stop it and listen to me, Nicholas is dead, I know it hard darling but I will keep you safe ok, am sorry I hurt you, we have each other now¡° ¡°Aunty, Uncle is¡­.he¡­¡­¡­uncle please... uncle do not leave me, you promise me¡­¡­¡­uncle I need you¡­¡­..please anyone¡­¡­¡­.. please ¡° ¡°I know love I know but I promise to take care of you like my daughter ok, ¡° The fire burnt everything to charcoal, sulking the life out of everything it touched raging hot red. Mica was smiling inside, finally that old man is dead and she has her freedom, her plans will be a success and no one can stand in her way now her eyes mirroring the flames as it destroy yet another life.