When Frank found a place to park the vehicle, Ric got down and journeyed to the gathering on foot instead. Frank followed behind Ric but gave him a comfortable distance so it wasn't very noticable that he followed after him. "Hey look!" "Is that not that poor Mariano kid?" "That is definitely Ric, he still walks like he owns the world," The badmouthing already started before Ric got to the gathering. He had not stayed more than fifteen minutes after Damon left so he was certain Damon was yet to come searching for him so he scanned the area with his eyes in search of him. "Hi Ric," A petite rounded lady approached Ric with a smile that Ric wasn't moved by at all. "Hi Anna," Ric responded with a plastic smile. "I see you cleaned up a bit after jail," she smiled after raising her voice so the others could here what she had said. Ric said nothing. "I mean, I'm sorry for what you had to go through in jail but I really think you look good today," she continued making sure to emph

Everyone was surprised by the sudden change in decision and behavior of the manager. How did he go from being extremely angry and furious to even compensating them? None of them could solve the puzzle of what had just transpired. "Surely someone higher must have called him to order," "I reckon it may be Jeremy's Dad since he has a lot of influence in the city," "True! Jeremy's Dad has saved us." Several of the classmates exclaimed and Ric was surprised that everyone drew conclusions and praised Jeremy for something he had done. "I think we all made calls, let's all call again and confirm this before concluding so we do not thank the wrong person." Gordon protested. "That's true!" The other classmates agreed and for another twenty minutes, no one could confirm that they were responsible for the change. Jeremy had indeed called his Dad earlier and he called again to confirm but his Dad had told him, he didn't have such influence. When Jeremy saw that no one took responsibili

Entering the store, Ric and Frank had a totally different demeanor and carriage. They expected to face opposition but both men silently without communication were ready to for a face with anyone if it came to that. Ric wasted no time in gallavanting in the store, when he entered, he headed straight to where the necklace was displayed only to find it locked in the glass. "Excuse me please," Ric called the attention of one of the store attendants that passed by him. "I'll be with you soon," the bubbly young lady was polite as she beckoned on Ric to be patient while she completed an errand while attending to another customer. Ric admired the intricate details of the piece of art, by looking at it even though through the glass, he could tell that it was specifically hand crafted and it was not the regular. At this time, Ric had not seen the price tag because price was never a factor he considered before purchasing an item at least since he reclaimed most of his birth rights as the

A few days had passed and Ric still was yet to show up at the Gullathova Mansion. The truth was that he was very busy with his new assignment that he barely had time to step out even to the porch.Gordon had stayed two days with them and they already made plans on getting a bigger house together."I'm definitely not staying in a house with you and your wife," Damon teased Ric while Gordon lounged away on the couch."Let's hope he doesn't want to be a live in son in law again considering the circumstances of this proposal." Gordon remarked.When Ric and Damon had informed him of the situation, Gordon had equally disapproved just like Damon but it was easier to wet the back of a duck than to talk Ric out of a decision he had already made his mind up about so Damon and Gordon had simply reserved their opinions."At least I get to become a son in law twice, who gets to marry you even once?" Ric shot back at Gordon.It was a normal drill amongst the friends to tease and attack each other so

Frank wasted no time to take the bag over to where Candace sat receiving gifts."Wait!" Jeremy said before Candace opened the plain looking gift bag."I think Candace, you should have a dance with whoever gifted you the most expensive gift." Jeremy suggested."Yes, absolutely.""Common Candy, spice up the event and say Yes!"Most of the classmates chanted and Candace agreed weakly."Fine, we'll dance and play a game of truth and dare afterwards." Candace said lighting up like a candle bulb.Ric gulped down a glass of strong wine because he knew how this was going to end when his gift was opened.Ric drank because he was not used to public attention and he didn't know how he was going to agree to the dance so he thought to boost his confidence with a little alcohol ahead of the time."This is the latest Jorwan sneakers!" Someone exclaimed when Candace drew out the gift item from the bag Frank had handed to her."Oh my God, that costs over three hundred thousand dollars." Another classma