Billionaire's Secret

EPISODE ONE:THE BREAKUP

The day would have ended just fine if Karl hadn't gone to visit Emily unannounced. He always does and somehow today,it skips his mind after such a hectic day at the bar.

They have been dating for 11 months now although the relationship has suffered alot of wounds lately. This is irrespective of the fact that he pays for her place and has spent quite a lot on her education ever since they met.

Karl had never been this worn out before, it's already 11:12pm two hours ahead of his usual closing time. On getting there, shockingly a car is packed outside. It's a small cottage and her closest neighbors live a few blocks away. How and who would park such a luxurious ride right in front of Emily's apartment?

He heads for the door and shockingly it pulls open. This is a huge concern because Emily never leaves her door open. Perhaps she was robbed. Karl, a bit skeptical, heads straight for the kitchen and grabs the sharpest kitchen knife. He would kill anyone just to save his hearthrob

But then, everywhere seems peaceful and all lights are on except in her room. This is typical of Emily when he comes around and stays over for the night. More shocking because Emily cannot sleep with lights off except in his cozy arms, atleast that's the much he knows.

He heads gently to her room counting every step and trying as much as possible not to be noticed. Ready to beat the hell out of the burglar until he sees a man's shirt on the floor ten steps away from her room. His fear intensifies as he thinks something more dangerous than burglary might have happened to his precious jewel angrily he pushes the door open ready to pounce on the burglar only to be blown away by the electrifying sight of Emily naked lying in the arms of a man roughly 5 ft 8` and good looking too.

Clearly they were having a good time because their clothes were scattered all over the place with no sign of coercion.

The bright light turned on wakes the two and Karl still trying not to believe what he sees heads straight for Emily asking

"What did this man do to you? Were you drugged?

I'm going to kill this jerk right now"

Trying to launch an attack on the stranger, Emily responds with a harsh tone.

"Stop, didn't your mother teach you how to knock before barging into people's privacy?"

Clearly, with no sign of remorse

"Baby I'm sorry about this, he's just a bitter ex that would not let me go... Same guy I told you about,stunting my growth and success with his fake promises of a better life. Charles, you shouldn't let low lives like him bother you!"

She adds as she tries to calm the already enraged Charles

"Oh! you must be Karl the errand boy. I should drop by at your bar one of these days. I advise you get a better life, that will keep you from eavesdropping on couples having a good time".

He turns to Emily, who is already trying to readjust herself with the bedspread and no doubt avoiding eye contact with the speechless Karl

" I thought I warned you I don't want to see this loser anywhere around you?

" I want him out of here or I'll call the cops"

He thunders

Karl still trying to understand who the hell this Charles is and why he has so much power over his girl... Even giving her instructions.

He felt Emily was the answer to his prayers but no, she clearly wasn't. From the look of things she finally bowed to peer pressure and decided to go for what her friends wanted... A rich guy who can take care of her efficiently

Not like he hasn't been trying, he gives her 70% of his salary as monthly upkeep and does the much he can to support her school expenses including the house she lives in. Apparently she wants more, much more than he can't give

While on his thoughts and weakened by what just happened... He finally finds his voice

"Babe! How could you? Here I was thinking you were in danger and here you are giving me the shock of my life and yet unremorseful

What have I not"....

Shut up! You broke ass. She cuts in

"You barely afford three square meals and you feel you can pay my bills?

Charles is the boss here and my man, it's official I'm breaking up with you.

You should be loyal perhaps he might consider making you his gatemen"... She laughs simultaneously with Charles

"Come and kiss my foot and you'll get the job without an interview. I might consider giving you 200 bucks per week. So what do you say?"

He stretches out his foot, with a hateful look on his face

Karl barely earns 150 bucks per month that is if there are no salary deductions... This despite his anger should be an offer he should jump on.

Emily knows Karl to be a very proud man but shocked as he kneels and leans in for Charles' foot. While almost at it, some glimpse of anger grips his soul as he remembers all he has always been through just to please her. He grabs his big toe and bites it so hard that he almost bites it off

His screams alerts the neighbors, leaving Karl no chance at escaping

The neighbors are made to believe he's a burglar and they beat him black and blue before they hand him over to the police

He barely says a word but is somewhat satisfied that Charles felt a glimpse of his pain. He feels so much pain within, most likely one or two bones are broken.

Tears roll down his cheeks As he watches Emily unconcerned about him, despite watching him bleed profusely from the nose and mouth. Obviously,she only cares about Charles and his small foot injury

"I wish I had done worse" he replied the police man who tried to ascertain what exactly happened