The Billionaire Daughter

chapter 8

THE BILLIONAIRE DAUGHTER

BY ROSAPEARL

CHAPTER 8

Before Ryan could reach the door, Amelia had already opened the door and jumped on him as he spun her around before dropping her back on the ground. He held her shoulders tightly and said.

“You know, for a 14-year-old, you sure are heavy.” Amelia flinched back a little, as he squeezed her wounded arm, but he didn’t notice it.

Amelia punched him and said,

“Where the hell are you coming from? Didn’t you see my…”

“35 missed calls? Yeah I did. Actually I didn’t see it when it was ringing…. can we go inside first? We are in the hallway, in case you have forgotten, we have neighbors and I don’t have the strength for their cranky attitude.” Ryan said whispering the last part.

“Okay, okay fine. Come in.” Amelia said rolling her eyes, as she entered, and he followed suit, before locking the door securely.

He sighed as he dropped his bag on the stand, then fell on his bed, flat, like a log of wood.

“So now do you want to tell me, what kept you up till this time, what were you doing? Did Anya or Hazel force you to a club as usual?” Amelia said sitting on her side of the bed.

“No! Today is the worst day of my life, I did something good, and I got repaid back with evil. It hit me, splat on my face.” Ryan said groaning through his pillow.

“Can you stop that and start talking coherently? I can’t hear a damn thing that you are saying?” Amelia said rolling her eyes.

“Fine, so back at work, a couple was celebrating their 45th year anniversary…”

“Ewww, yuck. Crappy love story, please skip, before I puke on myself.” Amelia said fake throwing up.

“Stop it Amelia, I already told you, just because our parents didn’t have a happily ever after, and probably didn’t care about us, doesn’t mean that love doesn’t exist. It exists, and very soon, you will see what I am talking about.”

“Gross, that is the creepiest thing you have ever said to me, I have no time for love, plus I am 14. We don’t do love.” Amelia said.

“Let’s have this discussion, after, I complete my tale.” Ryan said as she nodded and faced him properly, patiently waiting for the full scoop.

“So, back to my story, this couple ordered for the special meal, and I was their waiter, after hearing their story and seeing them display love to the other, without shame, in public, I was moved to pay for their meals, as a congratulation. After they thanked me profusely, I found out that a plate was 50$ and they ordered for two plates, so I had to pay 100$. And I couldn’t afford it, then Mr. Walter found out, and gave me the punishment of cleaning the restaurant after it closes for the day, indefinitely. Ryan said it all under one breath.

Amelia’s mouth dropped in shock as she stared at her big brother.

“I know right, Mr. Walter is a wicked owner, and employer right? Ryan said nodding his head.

“Are you f*****g kidding me? Are you dumb? Did you hit your goddamned head on the bus this morning? Amelia sneered at her brother.

“Whoa, watch your language, missy. What makes you say such hurtful things to me? Ryan asked shocked and confused.

“We do not have the goddamned money to fend, for our self, and yet you are so damn comfortable, spending it on a couple who is celebrating a god damned s**t event.” Amelia said angrily.

“Okay, I see. You are angry at me, I am sorry. I forgot. I just… I don’t know. It won’t happen again. Can we change topic now?” Ryan asked as he pleaded with her.

Amelia sighed and said. “Fine I guess, we can change topic, but don’t you ever dare go doing charity work. We simply can’t afford it, okay?”

“Okay, mum. I have heard you, so any good news?” He asked looking at her.

As a matter of fact, yeah.” She said as she threw the cloth at him.

Ryan caught it and said, wow, a cloth, fantastic news.

“Silly, check what is inside. Amelia said as he shrugged and opened it.

A wad of dollar bills fell on his lap, as he exclaimed, whoa!

“And there is more from where that comes from. Amelia said.

“Where did you get this money from? He asked raising an eyebrow at her.

“Umm, charity. People gave me. I was on the streets.

“They gave you wads of dollars at once? Ryan asked looking at her.

“Damn it, she should have removed the dollars, and rumpled it, to make her story more believable.

“What no! they gave me in pieces, so I arranged them, and tied it, so that I wont miss any. I just did it, before I ate. Amelia said scratching her head.

“Wait… did you say that you were on the streets? Like all day? What about school? What did I say about you, skipping school?

“It was just for today, only. Amelia said.

You also brought money for three straight days before today, and you kept on saying it was just that day you miss. Ryan said.

I know, what I said, I was just trying to help…. you have been taking care of me, for so long, I just wanted to give you a helping hand. Amelia said.

You shouldn’t do that, you have your job and that job is going to school, no matter what, you have to go to school, you shouldn’t do this stuff. It is my duty to look after you, and I have to do it. You, going out to look for money yourself, implies that I am not doing my job, and not giving you, what you deserve. Ryan said shaking his head.

You have been doing absolutely well, nobody will ever say otherwise. You are a good brother and I am proud of you. Amelia said standing up, on her feet.