EPISODE THIRTY ONE
THEME: He is wealthy
MOON STONE FORTRESS
IN THE PACK HOUSE
Claire stared at her brother’s designer shirt, surprised at how expensive the shirt and trouser he had on is worth. “How much exactly is your net worth?” She blurted out.
Jaylen had sat her on the bed and gone into the closet to get dressed. He stepped out in an Armani designer and Claire could tell the brand and worth because she was a freak for designer wears.
Jaylen stared in amusement and he smirked. “Do you have Google? I don’t want to brag but-”
“Hold it!” She didn’t let him finish before grabbing her phone and typing in his name in a rush. “Oh shit!” She exclaimed.
“Is this a joke?!” Claire stared in shock before showing her phone screen to him.
Jaylen nodded his head in pride. “You don’t have to look shocked. Dad is also as wealthy.”
“Never!” She tackled. “Not as wealthy as this!” Her mouth was agape.
Jaylen walked towards her and pat her back. He was amused at how surprised she was. He had expected everyone to know how well he was doing.
“You shouldn’t look so surprised.” He told her.
“I want a Bentley from you!” Claire announced.
“I see you have got some nice taste.” He teased.
Blowing herself, she pouted. “Of course, I have got class.”
Jaylen laughed out. “Let’s head out.”
“You taking me on a shopping spree?” Claire asked excitedly as she stood up.
“Do you intend to run me bankrupt in an expanse of two days?” He teased.
Claire grinned widely. “I was just asking.”
They both laughed and headed out of the room in each other’s arms. As they got to the stairs, they met with Sebastian half way through the stairs.
“Hey there man.” Sebastian had his hands spread out. “I don’t know if you still remember me.”
“Sebastian!” Jaylen called out happily, freeing himself from Claire as he took few steps towards Sebastian. “My man! How have you been?”
Jaylen couldn’t believe Sebastian had grown into the hunk he is staring at. He had looked like he might have a stunt growth while they were growing up.
Hugging him in return, Sebastian laughed heartily. “It’s me man, no one else. You are looking so dashing I must say.”
Jaylen grinned. “Well… I can’t help not to.”
They shook hands again. “Wow! It has been a long time man.”
Sebastian observed him closely. Jaylen obviously had a good life. He looked extremely wealthy and smelt like it. To think that one of the youngest prominent billionaire in America was standing right in front of him was a great privilege.
Sebastian had been having doubts as he headed to the pack house, hoping Jaylen didn’t have the sort of pride Jayden possesses and ignore him. He only came because his father asked him to, but seeing Jaylen now he realized how much he had missed him. And to think he was still the same humble person he had always known him to be.
“How is aunt Hazel and uncle Julius?” Jaylen asked, remembering his godparents.
“They are both fine. They should come around for dinner I guess. Your mom had sent an invite.”
“That would be so nice.”
Claire who had been watching for a while, and hated being sidelined couldn’t help but say something. “Hello, I’m still here.” She fussed.
“Sure mama, we know that.” Jaylen responded as he laughed.
“So dramatic.” Sebastian said.
“Where is Lorelei?” Claire asked.
Jaylen’s heart jumped at the familiarity of the name.
“We didn’t come together, but I heard her saying something along only having a chance of break during her lunch time at work.” Sebastian replied.
“That reminds me, Lorelei is your sister.” Jaylen stated.
“You remember her? She mentioned seeing you yesterday at the mall.”
“Yes, I wanted to see our game store so much and I bumped into her.” Jaylen replied.
Sebastian stared in recognition. “Wow! You still remember?”
“I can never forget.” He laughed.
The game store at the mall had been their safe haven including Jayden. They would keep their money to buy an Xbox and waste their time on it. It had been fun then until Jayden grew up so fast and began seeking for chaos.
“Why don’t we just go down to the mall then, we can pick Lorelei on the way.” Claire suggested.
It sounded right to him, if he would get another chance to see Lorelei. She had been on his mind since the night before.
“I don’t mind either.” Sebastian said.
“How about you, Jaylen?” Claire asked.
“Yeah. I like the sound of that.” Jaylen replied.
“Mind you, Jaylen would be paying.” She winked at Sebastian, lowering her voice with a hand over her mouth. “This guy is stinking rich and he is my brother.”
Jaylen and Sebastian bursted into a fit of laughter.
“I am really scared I will go bankrupt at this rate with Claire on my case.” Jaylen said.
Dilating her pupils to look cute, Claire stared up at him. “That’s why you are my brother.”
Walking down the stairs, Jaylen remembered he had to say hello to his parents. “I will be back guys, wait a moment for me. I need to say hello to mom and dad. I will be right back.” He told them before heading towards his father’s chambers.
As his legs got closer to the room, his heart palpitated. He hadn’t been in the same room alone with them since he arrived about twenty four hours ago.
Knocking on the door gently, he opened the door to find his mother seated next the Carl on the couch. Both of them were leafing through a picture album. He loved how the both of them comfort each other, they had always been his role model at finding love.
“Hi!” He whispered alerting the both of them of his presence.
“How are you son?” Carl called out to him in excitement.
Jaylen moved closer to them. Meagan smiled and patted his cheek when he got closer. “How are you baby?”
“I’m fine. I heard you both were worried about me.” He teased with his eyes dancing with amusement.
The both of them stared at each other and gulped hard.
Jaylen laughed softly. “I was just joking.”
“Oh.” Meagan was the first to speak, she had almost forgotten her son has a sense of humor.
“Actually I am heading out with Claire and Sebastian. I would be back soon. How are you feeling now dad?” He asked.
“Very good, now that you are here.” Carl responded.
“Jayden would be back today, we would all be having dinner. You don’t mind right?” Meagan asked, hoping he wouldn’t refuse.
Jaylen smiled tightly and shrugged. “Of course, it’s okay by me.”
“Thanks baby.” She cooed, patting his cheeks again.
Jaylen kissed the both of them in a hurry before leaving the room as fast as his legs could carry him.