"Mr Urbanshade,You were granted custody of your sister if and only if you could prove you had the financial capabilities to cater for her needs."Said the feminine agent.
"B-But I -I …"
Slap!
Matthea slapped Matthew.Everyone I'm the room was in shock but no one was more shocked than Matthew.
"M-Matthea,Did you just slap me?"
"Yes-Yes I did!"
"B-But why would you?"
"Why wouldn't I?You told me that you had everything sorted out,I taught that you had actually gathered up the tuition fee,but it seems I was wrong."
"No-no listen sis,I'll get the money.It's just a matter of time."
"The deadline is in two days!How are you gonna raise such a fee in two days?"
Matthew looked at Matthea in the eyes.He could tell that she was hurt.He wanted to apologise to her but was interrupted by the female agent.
"Mr Urbanshade,we have a wealthy family who are prepared to take in Matthea.She will be much better in their hands."
"To hell with you if you think I'm letting her..!"
"Matthew!"screamed Matthea as she cut of Matthew.
"Listen Matthew,I love you but I think it'd best for you to let me go."
"So you just want me to leave you?"
"Don't think of it as you leaving me."
"Right!Because it is you leaving me"
"No!Think of it as me giving you time to get on your feet."
With that Matthea left,leaving Matthew to ponder on what to do next.
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It is said that the love of Money is the root of all evil.Truthfully the love of money is a incentive to achieve great things.
Some say that money can't solve all your problems.Whoever said that just didn't have enough money to solve their problems.
A year had now passed since Matthew had watched his sister leave him and a lot of things had changed in his life.
"Are you sure you want to go visit your brother?"
"Ofcourse I am!I haven't seen him in ages."
"That's cuz he lives in poverty.Someone with your intellect shouldn't be bothering with such a low class hamster."
"Mom I love you and all,but you can't say shit like that against my own brother."
"I'm only saying the truth Matthea."
"C'mon he even ordered us an Uber to bring us to him."
"Exactly!How dare he do that?You have no idea just how ashamed I feel in this car.I should be traveling in jets."
Matthea upon hearing her mom's remarks rolls her eyes whilst sobbing to show disappointment.
Matthea had been invited to Matthew's home.It would be the first time they would get to speak to each other after such a long time.
After Matthea switched homes,Matthew had attempted to break into Matthea's new home constantly,causing him to have a restraining order put on him.Tge restraining order prevented him from having any kind of contact with Matthea.
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Matthea was adopted by a rich female who goes by the name;Regina Silver.
Regina is the widow to Marcus Silver.Marcus was a buisness with a net worth of around two billion dollars.
Marcus had no children and hence provided his wife with sixty percent of his estate in his will.
It was reported that Marcus died in s car accident.The death of Marcus forced Regina into depression.She tried dating other men but most were just hungry for her money and hence she didn't have a great time with them.
Regina soon realized that no man could complete her like Marcus and so she gave up on trying.Though she had given up on love;she still wanted a child of her own.
Regina wanted a female child who was smart,strong and fun to be with.After searching for a while;she eventually found Matthea Urbanshade.
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The Uber transporting the two ladies began to honk loudly on a large black gate.
The gate looked expensive and had motifs designed on it.The gate was extravagantly decorated with gold and black colors.There was also a small shed on the other side of the gate at its right.
"Hey mom,why does Matthew's gate look so expensive?"
"I don't know.He said he moved but he never said he move to such a haven."
The ladies were in awe at the gate.A security guard came out of the shed and opened up the gate after some minutes of inspection.
As the Car drove through,the ladies were treated to a splendid view.
The pathway the car drove through was sandwich by a meadow.The grass of the meadow was well taken care of,thus giving it a warm green colour.
There were different models of fountains and there was also a presence of birds which chirped a lot and made the environment feel alive.
"Woahhh!Big bro really stepped up, didn't he Mom?"
"Don't be so quick to appraise him.We still haven't seen his home remember."
Regina seemed resentful to the idea of Matthew owning such an expensive property and was hopeful of his home being mid-tier.
Her hopes were sadly washed down the drain when the Uber arrived at the middle of the huge meadow and showed them the mighty mansion that Matthew called home.
The mansion was white in colour and huge.It was so fancy that it made Regina began to compare her house to Matthew's.
The ladies stepped out of the Uber and were instantly greeted by Matthew;who was wearing a black suit with a white inner-shirt .
"Matthea!Its been so long."said Matthew whilst stretching his arms to hug his sister.
After the hug,Matthew turned towards Regina and forced a smile towards her.
"I wasn't expecting you to come,Regina."
"We'll I wasn't gonna let my daughter visit someone who had once trespassed into our home by herself."
"I've come a long way from the person I used to be."
"Evidently,But tell me;How did you gather up the resources for this place?Is it rented?"
"Haha!This place is mine.I've got the certificate of ownership to prove it."
"So how did you pay for it then."
"Let's just say I meant friends in high places."said Matthew who was staring deeply in the eyes of Regina with anger as if trying to warn her to stop asking such questions.
"Anywho,you two ladies should come in,I can't let my guests keep on standing outside."
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The ladies had been in the mansion for a few days now.They we're both treated like royals.
Over the past days,Matthea had gotten the chance to re-bond with Matthew and she was enjoying his company.
Regina and Matthea were currently on the dining table.The both of them were having breakfast.(Matthew wasn't present at that point.)
" How are you enjoying your stay here mom."
"It's alright I guess."said Regina with no real excitement in her voice.
"Yeah right,just admit that you love this place."
"I do not!Its way too common."
"Come on,you're in a thirteen bedroom mansion,catered for by numerous workers and aren't paying for a dn thing.What's common about here?!"
"Alright maybe it isn't all that common."
Regina and Matthea began to eat in silence.Regina whilst eating saw a dish covered up by another plate.
The dish was prepared for Matthew and was covered to preserve it from him.
A man dressed like a waiter walked into the dining area and picked up the covered dish.
"What are you doing?" asked Matthew
"Im sorry if I invaded your privacy Miss Matthea,I'm taking the dish back into the Kitchen."
"Isn't my brother gonna eat?"
"Well,the young master usually doesn't eat breakfast after 8am."
"Nonsense!I'm gonna bring him down right now."
"If Matthew doesn't want to eat,there is no need to attempt to force him." Said Regina quite bluntly.
"No way,Breakfast is the most important meal of the day."
"If you feel so strongly about it,I'll go tell him."said Regina.
"Really?"asked the confused Matthea
"Yeah,it'd give me some time to speak to him.I've got a lot of questions in my head that I'm dying to ask."
"Okay,just make sure that he comes for breakfast."
"I'll try but no promises."
As soon as the conversation ended,Regina headed up a spiral staircase and began to journey towards Matthew's room.
Matthew had shown them around his mansion during their first day there.The tour allowed Regina to be able to easily navigate her way through this ginormous building.
Eventually she got to the hallway where Matthew's room was located.The hallway was long and had numerous doors on the left and right of the walls.
Matthew's room-door was located at the end of the right wall.It was hence the destination of Regina.
Regina made her way to the door and was about to open it up,but she abruptly stopped after hearing Matthew speaking to someone .
It seemed like Matthew was shouting at someone on the phone.The curiosity of Regina got the best of her and she decided to eavesdrop through the door.
"Dude!You have her in your home.This is the best chance you'll ever get." Said the voice on the phone
"I'm well aware bruv,I'll do it just give me time."
"Time!You've got to do this now or never.The boss ain't gonna be chill if you don't."
"I know but—"
"No buts … I've performed sacrifices in the past too.I know it's hard but you also have to do it."
"You're right,if not for you lot I'd be struggling in the trenches.It's my turn to repay the favour,I will—
….
….
….
Sacrifice Matthea."
Hearing that statement caused Regina to fall in utter shock and fear.Her bottom landing on the wooden floor made a loud sound and alerted Matthew.
"What was that Matthew?"
"I don't know,let me check,I'll call you back later."
Matthew rushed to open up his door and saw Regina sitting on the floor.The look Regina was giving him was filled with fear.He could tell that she hear everything.
Mathew looked intimidatingly towards Regina saying;
"What I'm I gonna do to you now?"