RDD 64

RDD 64



"If you want something to tell me, you can speak. Don't keep your thoughts in your mind."


Perhaps he could see that I was hesitating about something. 


"Brother, actually... I'm worried about Mom and Dad. Are they alright?"


"Mom is the same as always, she keeps nagging us. She even pushed me to marry an actress. As for Dad, he is working on a new project. He started a moving company this year."


Brother Sean answered honestly. He didn't sense that I changed my question in the middle. 


"That's good to hear." I nodded. 


I'm happy to hear that Mom and Dad are alright. At least, from Sean's story, they were all good. 


"As for Jeremy, he is staying in the corn chips company. Heck, he didn't even return to celebrate Christmas and New Year. If this keeps going, Jeremy will probably lose his wife and son. I don't know what's going on in his mind to be honest, he is too workaholic."


"I guess he didn't change at all." I laughed. 


After an awkward start, Sean and I had a nice conversation. At least we could talk without feeling any awkwardness. 


"By the way, here. I feel bad that I haven't given your other son a present?"


"Other son?"


Was he talking about Sophia? 


Ah, Sophia was wearing blue baby clothes earlier and she might look like a boy. 


He gave me a... What!? 


"Brother, I can't accept this."


"Come on. It's my gift to her. Just treat it as nothing but a kind act from me. Although it has a limit of PHP 50 thousand, I think."


Sean really dared to give me a credit card. How can I accept it? 


"No, Sean, I will never accept this. You can have it."


"Tch, this bastard. Can't you see that I'm helping you here?"


"Take it."


We had a stare competition. The men in our family are stubborn. It's hard to change our decision once we're determined. 


"You and your stubborn ass. Okay, I'll buy a gift instead. What does he want?" He grabbed the credit card and scowled at me.


"Cake. Sophia likes cake."


"Sophia? Hm, kinda weird name for a boy."


"..." 


I decided not to explain it to him. He might as well misunderstood. 


Thankfully, there was a bakery next to the restaurant. The cost of cheesecake was so fucking expensive. It cost almost my entire week as a taxi driver. 


Left with no choice, I accept the cake. I feel like I'm holding a gold. 


"Let's return to your house. Maybe your family misses you."


"Okay."


Ferrari is definitely an attention-grabbing car. Once on the road, people would look at it instinctively. This is the pure power of a sports car. They can attract anyone. 


We returned to the building and people could not help but stare at the Ferrari. 


"I will visit you once in a while."


"... Okay."


Damn, I don't know how to say that this building will be demolished within six months. 


Well, perhaps I didn't want my brother to pity me. Deep in my heart, I want to maintain my pride. 


This pride of mine might be my downfall but I don't want to ask for help from my family. I did for seven years, I believe I can do it for another decade. 


Besides, I already have an idea of how to get money. Once my business started, I don't have to be ashamed of myself. 


I bid farewell to my brother and entered the building. I started walking upstairs and reached our floor. Then, I realized that my wife was waiting for me. 


She was worried, based on her expression. I smiled and hugged her. 


"This a gift for Sophia."


"Hm... Keith."


"Don't worry, Sean didn't have any bad intentions."


"Hm." She nodded and wiped her tears. We entered the apartment together. 


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Sean remained standing for a few minutes as he watched his youngest brother disappeared into the building. 


Once gone, Sean walked to his car. 


"Hey, nice car! I'm just wondering if you have any money there. You know, helping the poor is a good deed."


Sean just shrugged. He kept so many people like this guy. He was used to this kind of situation. As long as you don't give them attention, they would walk away. 


"Tch! Fucking rich people. They act like they are above others. Well, this place will be demolished anyway, I will never see your ass again. Don't ever return to this place again, you rich bastard."


The man muttered and walked. 


However, Sean frowned when he heard something alarming. 


"Hey, what did you say? This place is going to be demolished?"


Sean pulled out a 500 peso bill and gave it to the man. 


"Huh? Oh, yes. This whole place next to the road will be demolished." The man smiled as he received the money. 500 pesos could buy him two cases of beer!


"Is this apartment building will be demolished as well?"


Sean pointed at the building behind him. 


"That's right. Nothing will be left." The man nodded.


"... Thanks."


After hearing the answer, Sean's expression turned dark.


With a grudge, he entered the building and asked about Kieth's apartment number. 


After a few minutes of asking, Sean found the door and knocked on the door. 


"Brother? I thought you already leave?" 


Keith opened the door. He was confused about why Sean knocked on his door. 


"You fucking bastard--"


He grabbed the man's collar and pulled him out of the house. 


"Why didn't you tell me that your apartment will be demolished?"