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Chapter 3 - Who is Armani Jacob

Armani Jacob came from a renowned rich family in the city. His family owns the Armani leather manufacturing company, which produces leather bags, jacket, belt, shoes and many more. He is the only son of Tito and Annie who also are doctors in profession. 

Armani as the only son was lavished with richness and wealth from his family. He's a spoiled son but with a heart. Yes he has a heart for their helpers. He never treated them as poor and others but welcomed them as his own family. For most of the time his parents were not around and so he learn to be good to their helpers for them to take care of him more. He has a best friend name Carl. Carl is the son of his helpers Janu and Claire whom he treated as his parents. Carl was also sent to the same school with Armani and his parents paid Carl's tuition.

Armani and Carl grew up together and so they are like brothers. They like playing golf and car racing. They also had fun playing basketball. Carl and his parents also live in Armani's mansion. It is his request since childhood because his parents were mostly went abroad for their job and they are base working at the east city. That's why Armani though alone, never felt such because he has Carl, Janu and Claire with him.

One time, when he was 6 years old, he was trained of riding a horse but unfortunately he fell. He broke his left arm and didn't ever wanted to do such thing. It is a hobby of his dad that he wanted Armani to learn but since that day happened, Armani didn't wanted to go even near the horse. His father also respected that and didn't push him to do so. That's why Armani shifted to car racing instead of riding a horse.

Armani had his ways always as a spoiled son since his parents were away always. That why his parents would do anything for him not be mad at them and exactly their way of not hurting him. That's why when Armani demanded for different cars, they gave it right away. They didn't even argue when Armani decided to start car racing at 8 years old.

But Armani learned to be respectful to his helpers especially to Claire and Janu which he calls mama and papa. He also loves the food they prepare to him, especially the porridge. Carl used to be jealous before because instead of getting their attention, it was poured on to Armani. But Claire and Janu always reminded him to not be jealous because they were like brothers and the fact that Armani was so kind to them. 

Armani even gave them a home. Of course he requested his parents to do so. His parents tend to be jealous before but now, they understand that Armani really long for them. Only that they cannot be there for him always because of work. They gave Armani what he wanted to build a home for Janu and Claire and even sent Carl to the same school as Armani. 

Armani's grandparents really own the leather business but his parents wanted to pursue their profession. They became doctors and became the director in the city. That's why they are away always because of conventions and seminars held at different city. He even remember the conversation his parents and grandparents has during his 10th birthday at their house. "You could have run the businesses and not be away with your son, won't you realized that he was just alone with the helpers?...that is too much to handle for a 10 year old..he needs you...You're all busy saving other lives and what about Armani, your son, you even allowed him to be in the racing when he was just a child!," his grandpa angrily said. His parents cannot even say a word. That was the last time he saw his grandparents because the night after they went home disappointed. His grandpa was really mad at them because they have supposed a businesses to handle but seems his father is disinterested.

Armani even cried before. Of course being a child, he just wanted his parents to be with him always. But that became impossible when his father became the city director of the group of doctors. Also the fact that his parents are volunteers for charity works and medical reliefs. He said "mom, dad please bring me with you, I wanted to be with you always...please....," he utter while crying. His mom replied "I'm sorry son, we are also doing this for you, you may not understand now but all these are for you." "Well grandpa must be right, that you could run the business but you choose to be away from me, you both must be happy while I am here alone." His parents just bowed their head on despair. After that moment, Armani didn't confronted them again because he's afraid of their answers that they were really happy doing such and leaving him. That's why Armani also become tough because he grew independent.

Armani didn't see his grandparents for a long time because of heartaches to his parents. Yet they still received a portion of the profit from the business. Since his father was also the only son of his rich grandparents. He was only 10 years old when he last seen his grandpa and grandma. He has only a vivid memories of his grandparents because his parents seldom visit them to avoid conflict. His grandpa always wanted his father to study business but instead, he studied medicine. That's why Armani promised to himself that he would study business and not become his parents who pursue another profession. A doctors who had fun saving the world but leave their son alone dying. He wanted his grandpa to see that he is different from his parents, that he wanted to run their businesses soon.