HOPE AT LAST

The Envy And Promise

Chapter 4

They all gathered and he started his speech. He thanked them all for how they have contributed immensely towards what happened to him, he thanked them all, most especially the manager for rhe growth of their bank, not withstanding all the things that happpened. After the speech, their was an applause. He then discharged them to their duty posts. But as they were leaving, he called them back and promised to increase their salaries for that month. Each and everyone of them were speechless and so happy. They appreciated him and went back to their duty posts.

George on the other hand became a close friend to the doctor. She would always come in the night to check up on him. She always buys him stuffs, whenever she comes to the hospital. He was later discharged after few days. Meanwhile, the doctor felt bad that he would be leaving. So he then consoled her and promised to call or even visit her whenever he's free. When he got home, he decided to start his work the next. But Mr. Mike permitted him to stay at home and start his work the upper week, although it's his choice. So he decided to stay back home. He kept himself busy, talking and chatting with Mira.

The upper week, he started his work. He worked dedicated as usual. He was also amazed when he heard what the Engr. Benson said. Suddenly, while working, he found out that his friend, Jason has not call him or check up on him, not even with a message. He took permission from his duty and called him. On several occasions has the call being folded, but he kept on trying, thinking that it was the because of the poor network situation around the bank. After many attempts, Jason later picked the call. George was so happy on hearing his voice, although Jason wasn't that happy, but he replied pretending to be happy. George apologized for not calling him since, and also asked him why he (Jason) has not been calling him. Jason lied telling him that got an online job that needs your 24 hours time to work. After the long time conversation and lies, they hanged the call, and George continued with his his his work.

The next day, George took a short time travel to Miami, to pay his parents a surprise visit. As usual, he bought alot of things for them, and was welcomed warmly. Although his patents were shocked to see him, especially his father. He also went to Jason's house, he gave his parents the stuffs he bought for them, and also to Jason, the one he bought for him. Not wasting any atom of time, he went back home. When he left Jason's house, Jason's mother, Katherine, took him inside and insulted him. Telling him that he's not ashamed of himself, collecting a gift from his childhood friend, who grew up with him, whose parents are more poor than his parents. She told Jason to go make money for his own good, whether legally or illegally, that she don't care. Not to talk more about giving them a grandchild, which seems impossible, cause he was not married. This made Jason to be jealous of George's wealth.

Meanwhile, George called his parents to tell them his reasons for visiting Miami. As he proceeded, the father interrupted with a short prayer. After the prayer he started again. He told them that he has found a perfect wife for himself. His parents were very happy and proud of him. They asked him the time he was going to introduce the girl to them. He didn't know, but promised to do that soonest. His mother asked him her occupation, but his father interrupted, telling her that its not her business. After the meeting, he went back inside to continue his packing.