CHAPTER NINE
"What hurt me the most was that she behaved like she did nothing wrong, when I tried to confront her, she kept raining abuses on me for being poor and telling me that I don't deserve her" Perry said as he bows his head in sadness.
Perry kept narrating the problems he usually faced at the Miguel's mansion of how he would be humiliated and cursed all because he is poor.
Helen who sat there listening to his story felt pity for him. She always thought Perry was a happy man and was sometimes jealous of their marriage not knowing he was going through hell.
"You know today we had a very important guest and for once i thought the humiliation would stop since he was an important guest but guess what , I was disgraced in front of him" Perry said in a sad tone.
Perry then proceeds to telling her about tonight's dinner and how they humiliated him in front of an important guest
"While the important guest was leaving the house, he claimed he knew me" Perry said in a sad low tone.
"What do you mean he knows you?" Helen questioned.
"I have no idea of what he was talking about but he gave me this." Perry responded, sliding his hand into his back pocket and took out a card and passed it over to Helen. Helen retrieved the card and glanced at the words written behind it.
Why don't you call him? He said he knows you, try calling him to know what he wants." Helen suggested.
"Nah, it's nothing. It's probably a Misunderstanding. Who knows it might be a twisted plan of his to humiliate me more" Perry said, trying to dismiss the suggestion Helen made.
So what do you suggest I do?" Perry inquired.
"Call him like he requested and ask what he needs from you." Helen answered back. Perry sat there in silence with looks of contemplation evident on his face.
He just wasn't ready for another humiliation from some rich man
After a few minutes of contemplation, Perry took out his phone and dialed the number written on the card. The phone rang for a few seconds until Mr Jacob finally picked up.
"Hello, this is Perry Salvador, you gave me your card during the Miguel's family dinner." Perry informed with an emotionless look.
"My son, how have you been?" Mr Jacob's voice sounded over the phone.
Perry froze on the spot after hearing the words of Amelia.
"W-what sir,look there is a misunderstanding because I'm not your son?" Perry stuttered in confusion.
"This isn't a matter that can be discussed over the phone, Perry. Come over to the address written on the card and I shall explain it all to you. And please, come alone." Mr Jacob informed.
"Look sir, I understand that you are old so it is understandable for mistaking me for your son" Perry said.
"This isn't a joke, Perry. Come to the address alone and I will make it all clear to you, trust me." Saying those words, Mr Jacob disconnected the call, leaving Perry in confusion.
He would love to believe it was another prank, but the words of Mr Jacob sounded true but still sounded unrealistic.
What could he possibly mean by I'm his son? Perry wondered.
"What's the matter, Perry?" Helen questioned after noticing the confused look on Perry's face."What did the old man say?"
Mr Jacob did say he should come alone,and for him to say he should come alone meaning he wants it to be a secret. Perry pondered internally for a few minutes and concluded that he should go, besides what did he have to lose.
After remaining in silence for a few more minutes, Perry finally spoke up.
"The old man told me to come meet him at his house. I'm sorry I can't give you the details, that is all I can tell you for now. "Perry uttered as rose up where he sat and attempted to leave.
"Isn't it too late besides what does he want?"Helen questioned with a concerned expression
"There's nothing to worry about,I'll be back when I am done." Perry responded as he exited the room.
Exiting Helen's apartment, Perry walked through The dimly lit street, he's gaze fixated on the card in his hand has he traversed forward.he walked for several minutes glancing around the area with a look of confusion while Perry was busy glancing around,he saw a blinding light in front of him as a car drove towards him.the car pulled over in front of him and three bulky men walked out of the car dressed in black suit and a fierce look evident on their faces as they began to approach him.
Catching a glimpse of the men, Perry's heart quickened as he gulped down saliva.
"Who are these guys."Perry pondered inwardly as the men approached him.
"Good evening Mr Perry, we were sent here by your father, Mr Jacob Salvador" one of the fierce looking men informed in a deep and terrifying voice.
"Um I don't know if I can come with you guys. I mean you guys are strangers. You could kidnap me. I have no one to pay my ransom." Perry said in fear.
"There is nothing to be scared of, we're security officers working for Mr Jacob Salvador, can you come with us now" one of the bodyguards said as he brought out his id card as evidence.
Saying those words, the man proceeds to open the door of the Lamborghini gesturing to Perry to get in.
Perry gulped before entering the car. He still wasn't sure who Mr jacob Salvador truly was and it was only normal for him to panic.