Ian
I was awake with a heavy head that I snuggled more to the soft mattress...But the hangover was killing me...Last night was too much that i hardly remember anything... Then he saw the blonde lying naked on other side of the bed... He analysed her figure... Damn...it is Veronica..His ex girlfriend. He has slept with his ex girlfriend ...He cursed under breath.
Last night he went to the pub and after few drinks he was in a good mood then Veronica came and they just talked. After that she invited into the dance floor. The booze,music,their body grinded with each other...and they finally ended up in bed...
'I know drinking with her was never a good idea' he thought. She was not only his ex,but also his step mom's niece. At the beginning itself,dating her was not a great idea that she cling to him like a parasite. That is why he broke up with her soon. Ian Prinston don't do relationships, so when he felt she was in need of something more than friends with benefits he cut it right there.
He sneaked out of her place soon as he don't want to make the mood worse by talking to her right now. Then Ian got call from Dad, to meet him immediately back home. Hm... His Dad had used his stern voice that Ian should go. His Dad is the only person in this world,who had that power over him. The only person who loves him.
This is Ian Prinston, the son of mutli billionaire Robert Prinston.His mom died when he was a kid and his father remarried to Margaret,his step mom.They had a daughter too, Merlin. Even Margaret shows love towards him,Ian very well know that is all fake.
24yrs, A super hot multi billionaire heir,who is the most eligible bachelor playboy in town. He had blue eyes,sharp nose,thin lips , also muscular six pack hot body. He had his masters in business but he often spends the money partying than helping his father Robert Prinston in business.
Ian went back home and his Dad was waiting for him. He directly went to his office room as he know,that is his usual place in the mornings. As his Dad saw him,he invited him inside. Even though his Dad is a strong fierce person,he can be very friendly at times with his son.
"Ian, I have a plan for you..." His Dad said in a stern voice,that he knew the thing he is going to hear is serious matter.
"Yes Dad..." He knows something was up with his tone.
"You're going to join our company...that is also in two days..." His Dad stated.
Ian looked into Dad's eyes,then he know Dad wasn't joking..
"oh no...I mean I just need sometime, I will not be able to handle such a huge position..it is a great responsibility..." He tried to reason with his Dad.
"oh son, don't worry I am not going to put you as a CEO or CFO directly. You dont know anything about business now... and i cant take risk by putting you straight into higher positions...You need to earn it with your talent...So Now You're going to be an assistant to Marketing manager in Chicago..."
He can't be serious...An assistant...
"What...!! Assistant ...!! That too in Chicago...!!" Ian could not believe what his Dad was saying..
"Yes son , it is my decision... It's time to change your life style...You need a change from London,and I thought Chicago will be the best place for you as nobody knows you there..You will not use our family name,and you will stand on your own...A fresh new start as Ian Costello,by using your mid name instead of Prinston... And don't try to argue, I have already arranged everything for you..." He forwarded a document.
"You can't be serious Dad..." Ian did not take it from first.
"I am damn serious..."
Damn...there is no way out..
Oh boy..!!
What if I dont accept it..." I tried to argue with him.But I know if he have something planned in his mind,he very well know the ways to achieve it.
"Then fine, I have already freeze your account and credit cards as you're spending too much money on partying... You don't need to accept my offer, then you can forget the company and our properties.. Because these are my hard earned money and I AM NOT GOING TO LET YOU SPOIL IT... Either you prove me that you're trustable by accepting my offer or else you can forget about the company..." His tone was more than serious now...
"But Dad..."
"No ... You will join the company in Chicago, and if you will be able to complete a few months there and get a positive appraisal from your marketing manager,I will promote you to assist the CFO Mathew Uncle. If he approves you, then after his retirement you will take over his position. And if I feel you can manage the company, I will put you as the CEO.. So it is your choice, either you can roam around without money or accept my challenge..." He said it as if it was nothing.
Oh Lord, it is a real trap...I can't loose the company...Dad used to say my mom dream of me becoming the CEO of the company...It was her wish...the only wish I could fullfil. So I know I have to accept it.
"Okay Dad, fine I will go to Chicago.." I sighed with defeat.
I saw a smile on his face and he was back to my friendly Dad from the strict one. Then he came to me and patted my shoulders.
"Son, I know your capability...but you're not seeing it...you need to get your experiences on your own...that is why I put you in that level...in each level I expect you to pass faster than I thought...I know you have the ability in you...You're much better than me..." He said with love.
"Hm...but I like this Dad better that the strict one..."
We both laughed.
"And Son, don't forget. You will not use our family name also hide your identity as my son... So you're now Ian Costello.You will need to start your life as a normal graduated guy there... And the person under whom I put you will give the best experience you need. That manager is my favourite one..." he said with a smirk.
"Then he must be an old nerd strict guy... Oh gosh...All your favourite guys are like that..." I muttered.
He smiled at me for that, "You will see..." He said with a glimpse of surprise.
"You will see dad, I am going to give that manager a good impression as a total nerd guy...so that he will fall for my charms and give me good appraisal soon..."
He laughed at my reply and I smirked.
Then we had regular chit chats,then step mom came to join us. I politely smiled at her then she said,
"Vic called me and complained me that you left her home without a word..."
Really...she is going to discuss this in front of my father..oh no... I know what is my step mom is planning...She is plotting to set me up with Vic... I am never going to marry her niece...I am never going to get committed with anybody... This free life...freedom...feels so good... and I am never going to sacrifice that for some drama...
She cleared her throat and my attention was back on her.
"Yeah I was drunk last night and I dont remember where I ended up...sorry dad...please excuse me..."
Before anyone can respond I immediately escaped from there. On the way to my room I saw Merlin,she is a teenager but looks exactly like her mom.Even if she tries to get close with me,I always keeps her in distance as I know she may have got her mom's acting skills.
She was playing video game, then she noticed me.
"Hey bro,mom told me that you're going to Chicago.." she plainly asked
"yes Merlin..."
"Can I visit you there... I will miss you..." she pouted at me with puppy eyes.
Some times I really feel she is not fake.Her love towards me is true.
"of course if you want to... I mean why you visit me there, I will not be having any luxury lifestyle there...I will be living as a middle class person there..."
"But I can see you right... I will visit you often...just grant this permission from Dad okay..." She smiled
I nodded at her and left. May be Dad is right about her. She really loves me . may be i should give her a chance in future...Her mother's different attitude towards us made me like this... She loves Merlin so much,but she fakes it when it comes to me. She don't need to love me,but at the sane time she don't have to fake it too.
When I checked my phone,I saw several missed calls and msgs from Vic.Damn... I can't talk to her as she acts like we were back together...
So I sent her a msg that 'It was a drunken mistake...". Then switched off the phone.
After few more hours of sleep,I woke up and took a quick shower. I called my best friend Alexander and told him that to meet by evening as I am moving to Chicago by tomorrow morning.It was a shocking news for him.But I know he can understand my situation very well.
So that evening I again had a blast ,but I kept my li.its as I know I had an early flight. I spend the night with my friends,and they dropped me to the airport in the early morning.. I was so tired that as soo as I get inside I put my head phones on and I slept peacefully in my flight. I really hope this journey is going to bring me everything that I needed in my life...!!