He stepped into X and X Boutique which is just a stone throw away from CT Cyber Security Company, to get some clothes since all his clothes are worn out and the ones he ordered online weren't his size. X and X is one of the most expensive boutiques in the city.
As he stepped in, So many eyes were on him, he could hear their disdainful murmuring. Their faces were squeezed in disgust as though Hillary was some kind of smelly trash.
As Hillary makes steps in, the customer were, moving from his way, so his body doesn't touch them. A woman forcefully dragged his baby out of the way, while giving Hillary a cold stare.
"What exactly is he doing here? I bet he can't afford the cheapest item here or does he think that we are organising charity sales here?" A sales person asked.
"I am wondering too." His colleague seconded, revealing his disgust.
"I wonder what gave him the nerves to step in here. He stood from where he was sitting and sneered. Hey! punk head what do you think you are doing here?"
Hillary stuffed his hands into his pocket ignoring him, He stepped majestically and walked past the man who was trying to block him. Hillary was already tired, from how he was treated at CT Cyber Security Company an hour ago. He didn't want to put up a show, so he thought, it was best to ignore him.
Seeing that the man was all over his face, Hillary nudged his shoulder making the youngman lose Balance. When he saw that Hillary wasn't playing he minded his business, he didn't put up a show because he might lose and besides Hillary didn't need any permission to walk in there. Anyone could walk in at any time.
When Hillary finally got to the closest, he began checking the tags on the clothes. Some minutes later, one of the salespeople came to help him out.
Hillary had a surprise look on his face, he thought everyone was against him.
"Hello sir! May I show you around? Seems you don't like these ones." She said, She had noticed Hillary's facial expression while checking the clothes.
Hillary smiled. "Yes please, I am having a hard time here, could you help me?"
("Alright, then follow me." She led the way and Hillary followed behind. She led him to a much larger room. This room was gracefully decorated and five times larger than the first, this second room is obviously and exclusively for VIPs. The serenity exuded an aura of opulence and wealth.
"Wow! Seems you know exactly what I want." Hillary tissed.
"Hahaha! I bet I knew, with the way you quickly those other clothes." She replied.
"Come to think of it, Why do you treat me differently, I thought the custom here, is to be rude with people like me."
She smiled and replied. "my mom thought me to treat everyone equally. And besides I know how it feels when treated like an outcast. So I will never treat anyone like that."
"Really! That is commendable, but do you believe I can afford any item here?" Hillary pressed further.
"I wouldn't know sir, but even if you can't afford an item, there wouldn't be any problem. Today is one of the days open for window shopping."
"What's your name?"
"I am Annette. Annette Sanchez."
"Wow! That's a lovely name. Mine is Hillary Mayfair. You can stop with the SIR, call me Hillary."
"Alright, Hillary."
"So, Annette, do you mean I can walk out here without buying an item and you won't get offended and insult me?" Hillary continued, seems he was enjoying the conversation.
"Yes sir, But I hope you buy something though. I need the money no matter how little."
"If you say so." Hillary concluded. He sat on the couch, then Annette served him a glass of champagne, just as they normally served all their VIP customers. After which she started sorting out the clothes for Hillary, he already gave her description of what he wanted.
Annette did a very great job, all the clothes and shoes she selected were well pleasing to Hillary.
"How much is my bill?" Hillary asked with a satisfying look on his face.
"Fifty million worth of goods sir." Annette replied without hesitation.
"Where do I pay?" Hillary inquired confidently.
Annette smiled. "Follow me sir." She never doubted Hillary would afford what he bought, but Hillary's confidence assured her the most.
At the cashier's front desk was all Hillary's goods. He stared at the goods then the duo in front of him. "Annette! How foolish are you? Do you think this coward could afford to pay for all these goods?"
Mr Pete, could you please round up the sum let's find out if he can or not.
"Hahaha! Hillary burst out of laughter. Annette response Hillary so well.
Pete knitted his face in a frown and stated the calculation, once he was done he laughed while saying the amount. Hahaha! 50,0000 dollars. Annette let's see if he can then. The said scolding Annette.
Pete then looked at Hillary with a serious face. "Mr. showoff! How would you like to pay? Cash or card?' Upon hearing him, the other cashier beside him chuckled, triggering a loud outburst of laughter from the two.
Following their outburst, Hillary gracefully brought out his card and stretched it out to the cashier who in turn busted out of laughter the second time. "What! the heck Is this? Hahaha! he scornfully showed his colleague the card. The card was indeed laughable, it was pretty old.
His colleague joined in the laughter once again "Hahaha! Are you kidding me? The card is worn out just as his clothes."
"Who knows where he picked this card, hahaha!" Pete seconded.
Their mocking laughter filled the whole place, attracting many people's attention.
"Sir are you sure about this? Annette leaned to him and whispered. "If you want I can take the goods back. I will help you out without any further embarrassment from these fools."
His heart ached at the foolishness of the cashiers. He smiled at her without uttering a word, He then turned to the cashier and demanded make the withdrawal, his gaze at the cashiers face was filled with confidence. "Make the payment already and see if the looks of the card are the same with its purchasing power. Let's see how will laugh last." He gave out a creepy smile.
The cashier swiped the card to the machine. 'Card declined.' was the message displayed on the screen of the machine. "hahaha!" I guess I am laughing last."
Hillary's confident demeanor changed immediately, his heart skipped. 'had this Money System played me?' he thought. If he had another card other than the one he presented he would have thought he took the wrong card.
"Swipe it again." Hillary demanded confidently, hiding his fear of being disappointed the second time.
"Do you want to perform magic? Your card was declined what else do you want to do? The other cashier who was observing what was going on said disdainfully.
"Guards what are you standing there for, come throw this punk head out of here and make sure you beat him up mercilessly for wasting my precious time." Pete sneered.
"It hasn't gotten to that, Pete, swipe the card again, maybe it was a network issue thing like this happens very often and you know that." Annette intervened signalling the security guard to stay back.
Hillary smiled. As Pete swiped the card the second time. He was scared but at the same time confident after all he is the president of CT Cyber Security Company, he can make the company fund.
Pete saw how confidence Hillary and his demeanor were nothing less than glorious. "Let me try it one last time just as you said and I hope you don't waste my time. There will be consequences for that." His intention was biased he had intended to make Hillary a laughing stock, so instead of inputting pay or withdrawal, he inputted to check balance.
The cashier's eyes widened in shock. Immediately he checked the cards holder name and bowed respectfully to Hillary. On seeing his actions the other cashiers came forward to see what the hell triggered such bow.
"Nine digits! The cashier exclaimed. Pete and his colleague stared at each other as if they just saw a ghost. H...He is a billionaire.!" Their shock was evident by the look on their faces.
Before now, Annette had gone to attend to another customer that just walked in, she didn't witness this very moment.
"We..... are honestly sorry sir!" The both said in unison.
"Are you?" Hillary responded with an expression void of emotion. "Make my payment already I have a business to attend to."
While Pete make's the payment, the other cashiers were pleading with Hillary for forgiveness. This action brought people's attention. When the manger heard the commotion he ran downstairs to see what was going on.
One of the cashier whispered to him that Hillary is one of their best customers.
When the bill was paid, the manager "help him with the bag, are you guys out of your minds carry his bags for him to his car quickly!"
As soon as they stepped out of the boutique, Mathew car drove in. As soon as he sighted Hillary, he quickly packed the car and walked towards Hillary leaving Edna. At first he didn't notice the people behind Hillary holding what he just purchased.
"Haha!" Matthews Wicked laughter stopped him on his track. "Hey! You peasant, what the hell brought you here?" Matthew coursed, while Edna stepped down the car and walked towards them. Her long blonde hair was tossed about by the wind revealing her beautiful face.
As soon as she caught sight of Hillary Edna knitted her face in a frown. "Matthew! I thought you were rushing to meet an honourable person, not knowing that it was this peasant." She scuffed, I should have stayed in the car instead, his presence just messed up my day."
"I am Sorry darling." Matthew said as he drew her close to himself, then Edna wrapped her hand around his shoulder while they shared a deep kiss, creating a romantic and seductive atmosphere. Their intention was to get Hillary pissed and angry.
Edna looks so beautiful, that Hillary couldn't help but notice her spotless face and sexy body. She was wearing a brown strapless, silky dress that accentuates her figure.
Hillary's gulp didn't come without notice. Matthew burst out of laughter "Hahaha! You wish it were you? sorry, Edna is all mine and mine forever, right? Sweet." Matthew said and kissed Edna.
Enda smiled from ear to ear, the replies"Of course darling."
Hillary had already told himself to forget about Edna but seeing her today, looking this beautiful he wished he could get back with her. But on second thought, he doesn't want to be with someone who can betray him after all he is now wealthy so he can have any girl of his choice, who is even much more beautiful than Edna.
While Matthew was still showing off with his many words, a white private limousine drove in and immediately four men on black suits came out and bowed briefly to Hillary.
"Good day sir!" They greeted in unison.
Hillary became confused, he didn't know any of them, he didn't quite understand what was going on, his intention earlier was to flag down a taxi to take him to his dometry.
If that happened that would have been so low and disastrous of him.
The leader of the four men came forth and bowed. "you must have been stressed out sir, I came to come get you immediately I found out you were here, I am so sorry for the delay, it won't repeat itself again.
Hillary's looked confused, he didn't even know the person who was speaking he hasn't mete him before.
"Hahaha! Excuse me." Matthew interrupted with his devilish laughter, which attracted the attention of the men on suits. "I think you guys are mistaken, he is a peasant, a nobody of recognition, maybe the person you came to pick is still inside, shopping."
Just as he was done spewing his rubbish, a heavy blow was handed on his cheek. "How dare you speak to our boss that way?" One of the men in suits reacted angrily.
Just as he wanted to speak again, the other man in suit gave him a warning look and he shifted backwards, avoiding getting another blow. He hasn't recovered from the first.
"You guys are mistaken, he is not whom you think he is. He said from a distance holding his already swollen cheek. Amidst his pain Edna's question came out of the blue, further angering Matthew.
"Is he really rich now?"
"Oh! Please. Stop with that nonsense. Or do you want to run off to him? Instead of helping me with some Ice bag, your thoughts is on whether he is rich?" Matthew sneered at Edna.
"I am sorry, I will go get some ice." Edna said and went inside the mall and got it.
Matthew snatched it off her hand and walked away, while Enda ran after him. "Where are you going? Are you leaving me here because of this little thing? I said that I am sorry, I was just being curious. I know he isn't rich, he was just putting up some act, you know I can't leave you for a fool like him.