He got home and realized the house felt empty
That was unusual
“Greetings young master.. the maids greeted and he nodded as he made to walk to his room but stopped abruptly
He stared at them and they immediately knew what he wanted to ask
“Ma’am layan went to the company.. Ming, one of maids spoke up and he walked fully into his room since he already found out what he wanted to know
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“Violet.. Violet.. Jeffrey kept shouting as he ran towards her house
“What’s wrong? Stop disturbing the neighborhood with your irritating voice” kylie rolled her eyes, walking out of the house with her twin sister Kira
Jeffrey’s noise actually made them leave their house since their home was just two blocks away from that of violet.
Jeffrey ignored them and walked into Granny Pamela’s home while they girls followed
“What? What? Are you being chased?” Violet frown immediately she saw him
“I brought good news and I’m sure you’ll love it” He smiled
“Can you just go straight to your point?” Kira chipped in
“Where’s grandma?” He asked
“C’mon Jeff, Can you tell me the reason why you kept calling my name so loud?” Violet asked curiously.
“It’s the scholarship exam, it’s coming up next week.. Jeffrey broke the news and her eyes widdened in shock
“Calm down Jeff, I hope this isn’t one of your pranks is it?” She asked, not wanting to believe
“I’m serious.. he said
” OMG!.. she exclaimed and immediately jumped on him, hugging him tight
His eyes widdened at her actions yet, be lifted her up in his arm happily
“It means I’ll be attending evergreen college?”… She screamed
“So what did they say? And why is it next week? I thought it’s being announced a month to the exams so why now?” She asked, disengaging from the hug
“No idea.. Jeffrey shrug. ” I even tried asking for reasons but no perfect answer was given” he added
“So how many students are they admitting this time?” Kylie asked and he breathe out.
“What’s wrong? Violet asked
“Nothing, it’s just…. He trailed off
“Just what?” Kira asked curiously
“Just five students would be admitted this year. He said while the twins gasped
“That’s a small number of students.. Kylie exclaimed
“I know and that’s why Violet needs to study hard. Jeffrey said
“Wait, do I look pitifully right now? Are you really doubting my capacity?” Violet grimace
“No of course, I trust you….I’m just wishing you all the best.. Jeffrey said with a wink
“Anyway, thanks for the information Jeff” she said and hugged him again while he reciprocated the hug
He wished they could stay that way forever
“We will be on our way now.. kira cleared her throat and pulled Kylie her twin sister out of the house
“Maybe you should go and rest. There’s work to do in the evening” Violet said, disengaging from the hug and Jeffery nodded
“See you in the evening then” he said
He made his way out of the house while Violet entered her room
She shrieked in excitement while dancing crazily around her room. She picked up the $100 note and smiled at it.
“you’re my lucky charm aren’t you? I wish I could steal you from your owner, ever since you came to me, so many good things has happened” She smiled and laid on her bed
“Can’t wait to tell granny about it… She screamed throwing her legs in the air
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Li Xue and his wife got home that afternoon though he intended to go back to the company. He came to talked things out with Ryan since he wouldn’t pick his calls.
Ryan was still on his laptop when he heard his name. He ignored at first since he was reading. That was what he was good at and what his dad wanted too.
“Ryan.. he heard his father’s voice and he stopped what he was doing. He walked out of the room and met his dad seated already
“Good afternoon mom, and you too dad.. he said with his usual straight face
“I’ll go straight to the point..It’s about the upcoming scholarship exam” Li Xue said while he just stared at him.
” I want you to be one of the supervisors.. his dad said yet he didn’t utter a word.
“That’s all I wanted to tell you…. I’ll be heading back to the office in a few minutes. I even called your phone numerous times yet you wouldn’t pick up” Xue said but he still kept mute not saying a word
He made to leave their presence but stopped and slowly turned to his parents
“Dad.. he called and Xue looked at him. He wanted to say something but no words were coming.
The words were stuck in his throat and wouldn’t come out
Not that he couldn’t speak, but the fear of getting on his dad nerves was what he h@ťěd the most. His dad was a dangerous man, what he said was always final
“Nevermind.. he said and walked out on them to his room. He sat Infront of his laptop and sigh
“When will I be able to make decisions for myself?” He exhaled
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TBC