While the waitress’s question hung in the air, the two couple eyes remained focused on Darren, patiently waiting for his response.It felt as if his fate were already sealed — whatever he said, their reaction would be the sameFinally Darren nodded once. “Yes.”Immediately they doubled over, laughing uncontrollably like he’d said something funny.“She said ten thousand fool, not ten dollar,” Cory said amidst the laughter.The waitress carefully studied Darren’s reaction – he remained unfazed. The woman blinked hard trying to make a sense of the situation.She turned to the laughing group and inquired, “He said he can pay, then what is so funny?”Samantha stopped laughing and spat, “Miss, you don’t quite know this church rat like we do. There’s no way he can be able to afford anything in this restaurant, not even a bottle of water”.“He makes a living by running local deliveries around the campus on his bicycle for a dollar or two. Sometimes he sleeps empty stomach if he doesn’t have e

Samantha’s lips quivered as if trying to repeat the amount but the words wouldn’t just come out of her. She was in terror.Though it was an accident, unfortunately many people didn’t see when she was falling, their attention was drawn to her only when she had already collided with the cart. Genuinely speaking, nobody cared how it actually happened.As if she did not hear him, the manager closed in. Seized her hand and yanked her to her feet. Then he screamed again, “You just damaged food worth $5 million. You will be in so much trouble if you don’t pay. So pay up!”“Security! Get over here!” The man called and immediately two robust men appeared.“Seize her and anyone that came with her, till they pay up the money they are not leaving this place” he instructed firmly.Samantha turned toward the table they were seated and the two guys — Jason and Cory were no where to be found. She blinked. Just a second ago they were there and now they’re gone. The only thing she heard outside was the

Darren located the door labelled number 3. He cross checked in his phone to be sure not to end up in the wrong event hall.Sighing, he pushed the door open and entered.Inside there was a party going on. Young people, some of which he recognized could be seen dancing and having a good time. There was a big banner hanging across the wall that read ‘Happy Birthday, Clara’He looked around there was no sign of Mr. Frank. Frank was the manager of one of Hilton’s company. His grandfather had said the latter would direct him on what to do when he arrived.He then called his grandfather. “Grandpa, I can’t seem to find Mr. Frank. You said he’ll be here waiting for me,” he complained.“Yes my boy. But unfortunately he encountered traffic on his way and got delayed. Exercise a little patience, he’ll join you very soon”.In the meantime, Darren didn’t know what to do with himself. So he found himself a seat secluded from the dancefloor.The party was filled with students from rich backgrounds as

“Agreed?”Darren took a while before affirming with a small nod.Since no one in the room liked Darren, they all smiled excitingly. They already know how this was going to end —the poorest guy on campus waging against the richest guy.It was surely going to end in Darren’s humiliation, and they seemed to like it when he’s humiliated. A smug curled on Adrian’s lips as the picture of having Darren roll in the mud flashed his mind.He had thought Darren would be wise enough not to accept his terms but he didn’t even try to bargain. “I know you are just putting on an act just to look tough. Deep down you’re scared. Well, I am ready to forget the bet if you would do this instead…”Adrian grabbed a bottle of champagne, opened it and emptied the content on the floor. “If you lick the champagne from the floor then I’ll forget the bet and save you the public humiliation,” he said raising an eyebrow, a mischievous chuckle playing on his lips.“Wait, isn’t that the Gout de Diamants? That champ

Alexander nodded and stormed inside. It wasn’t long before people were seen leaving the event center in great number. Those that tried to resist were dragged out by security. When the last set of people were coming out, there was a confrontation between an upset female who insisted on going back inside and the security men. “I am sorry ma’am but our orders are to evacuate the entire premises. Only one person is allowed inside” The security men tried to explain.But Clara would not back down. “Get your hands off me! Our party is not over yet. Do you have any idea about who we are?”“You will be in a lot of trouble once my dad gets here. You fools don’t know who you’re messing with,” Adrian said as he placed his phone against his ear.But before he made the call, Alexander approached the scene. “Have you gotten everyone out?” Once Adrian saw him, he let out a relief. “Thank goodness you are here, Mr. Alexander. Your foolish men tried to harass us. Didn’t you tell them my dad rented t