Filed to story: The Billionaire’s Regret Novel By Symplyayisha
“She never wanted me but she went running into you when you showed interest in her. Just like the world, she chose you over me.”
Oscar could feel his head getting hot. He couldn’t believe the fellow he called his best friend had always been jealous about him and had slowly wished for his downfall.
“For heaven’s sake, Greg, did you ever tell me that you had an interest in Vicky or that you had some sort of history with her? You think I would have still chosen to be with her if I knew that you liked her so much?” “All the advice, the words of consolation from you are all fake.” Oscar scoffed in disbelief.
“I literally tell you every detail about how my life is falling apart because of Vicky’s absence, so you have been behind me laughing at my downfall and having the time of your life?”
“Come on Greg, at what point in life did I ever make you feel intimidated? I give you access to almost all of my business partners and contacts, I set you up with any amazing opportunity that comes my way, not that I do count favors but you know deep down that I do so much for you. Why the hell do you hate me so much?”
“I will not be moved by your speech. You are still a very terrible person!” “You are a monster! I don’t even recognize you anymore!” He said, staring down at Greg who was seated on the floor. Oscar was on his feet already. The picture you sent to me! It is fake isn’t it?” Oscar asked, even though he sort of knew the answer to the question.
“No! I’m glad it got to you on time so you would know that Vicky is all mine. We f d too and it was so good.”
“Really?”
“She said I am the best man to ever f k her! She is going to get married to me and I am going to adopt your daughter as mine. Don’t worry, I’m going to be a good father!”
“I will make sure your daughter does all the chores. She is going to drop out of school to take care of the home, and who knows, she might be able to help out her mom by giving me some b s when her lungs are strong enou… Hardly was Greg done with his statement when Oscar bounced on him and started hitting the hell out of him, literally destroying his face.
The door to the lounge opened, revealing James and one of the guards who stood out there earlier. They ran towards the duo on the floor, trying to separate Oscar from Greg.
“Let go of me, I am going to kill this b d!!” Oscar yelled but James didn’t let him. They finally succeeded in pulling him off Greg.
“Please calm down, Boss. You are consenting to his will. He wants you to attack him so he can press charges against you.
“Oh, he won’t be doing that because I am going to kill him before I get out of here.”
“I made the best decision by talking to your mom Greg’s voice came through. His voice was not really clear because of the injury already sustained in his mouth but everyone in the room could still hear him.
“She is one of the most gullible people I have ever met. She believed all the lies I told her about Vicky and followed my advice by throwing her out of the apartment you got her. I gave her the advice and all the information she needed to carry out my plan. Mrs Wayde so s id.”
“So it was you…let go of me, James, I have to kill this b rd” He was struggling to get out of James’ hold James was a very muscular guy with features like that of a gym instructor so he was able to get a good hold of Oscar and started ushering him out of the lounge.
Greg was already in very bad shape and if he let him be, he had no doubt that Oscar was going to end his life.
They were about to open the door when the door got opened from outside and someone burst in. It turned out to be Fedora.
“Holy s t!!” She said out loud upon sighting Greg on the floor with his face and Shirt stained with blood.
Whatever it was, she didn’t care too much about him. She directed her attention back to her brother who had blood stains on his hand.
“The picture! It’s all a lie, right?!” She said to her brother who had tear-filled eyes.
“I need to see Victoria. My flight is in an hour.” Oscar said.
“I agree with you,” Fedora replied with relief. “You both really need to talk.” “Get rid of him. Oscar directed to James.
“No! Don’t do that. Fedora intervened, knowing the deep meaning of what her brother meant.
“We can always hand him over to the police but please don’t kill him. She stared at both men with pleading eyes.
“I want him dead!” Oscar said with no form of pity.
“I understand how you feel but I don’t want you to have blood on your hands.” Oscar shook his head. “That b d doesn’t deserve to live”
“I know and I understand you but there are still ways to protect yourself from him.
Oscar shook his head, then stormed out of the lounge area. “Oscar!!!” Fedora called out his name, going after him.
From a distance, She saw him walk a bit when he got outside, then finally occupied an empty seat.
Fedora instantly took a seat beside Oscar when She got to where he was seated.
He sighed, burying his face in his palm.
Fedora had no idea what transpired in the room carlier but with what she saw when she got there, it was clear that things didn’t go well.
Knowing her brother might actually need some peace and quiet, she decided not to question him for the meantime.
Dora placed her hand on Oscar’s shoulder, giving it a light squeeze as he had his little moment.
The duo had no idea how long they sat there for but they were interrupted by one of the guards who came to deliver a first.
aid kit.
Thank you Fedora said, accepting the kit from him.
She placed the small box beside her, and opened it. She reached for Oscar’s hand but he shrugged his hand out of her hold.
“Your bruises. I need to clean them”
“I’m fine.” Oscar answered, not even taking a glance at her.
Knowing the emotional hurt he was going through, Fedora decided not to push any further.
She eventually couldn’t stand the silence between them so she spoke. “You don’t have to bottle everything up. I’m here, you can talk to me.” “You would be leaving for Australia shortly and it is my duty to make sure you are in a good frame of mind before you step on that plane
Oscar heaved a deep sigh, running his fingers through his messy hair. “I have lived, dined, and wined with an enemy all my life. He hid it so well that the thought of him having any form of hatred for me never crossed my mind.” “I share everything with Greg. He knows so much about me, including the things I don’t tell you despite you being my blood.”
“He knows about all my struggles and would go as far as giving me advice. It is so painful to know that he acts all upright before me and behind me, when in reality he feels the opposite. He was probably laughing at me and mocking me. I feel so st pid.”
“I know you feel so much pain but please don’t feel st pid. You did nothing wrong to deserve such treatment from him.”
“I honestly don’t remember where I went wrong with him. I don’t know why he wished me bad.”
“I can’t believe Greg can look me in the eye and say nasty things to me about Victoria and my daughter. Most especially my daughter. The little girl is so innocent. If he is crossed with me, he should challenge me and not bring my daughter into it.
“I love Victoria so much that sometimes I can’t help but wonder why I am so obsessed about her.”
“Greg knew that she was my weakness so he had to attack me through her.” “I knew that picture had to be fake! I just didn’t think that there would be more to it.” Fedora said.
“That’s not the point, Dora. Me losing Victoria, all the pain and hurt I felt afterward till date was part of his plan to ruin me*
“What do you mean?”
“He confessed to talking to Mom about my secret affair with Vicky. I don’t know what he told her but definitely something terrible. Mommy acting silly and chasing her out of the apartment I got for her was all his plan. He really spoke nasty into her head.”
“For real?” Fedora stared at her brother in shock.
“He said I stole Vicky from him.”
“How is that possible? If anything, you are the most content person I have ever known. You don’t obsess about what is not yours.”
Oscar massaged his temple. “My heart and mind are confused. He probably got to know Vicky before me and she wanted nothing to do with him.” “And he never mentioned anything to you? Vicky said nothing too?” “My relationship with Vicky was private for a long time. She wanted to get comfortable with me before we told anyone.”
“We could hardly keep our hands off each other so one time Greg walked in on us in the office almost making out.”
“I remember him being a bit off for the next few days but then he claimed he was stressed with his business and soon. enough, we were back to being buddies.”