Sweet Rivalry : From Bitter Enemies To Sweet Lovers (BXB)

16- Return of nightmare

On the very next day Landlord appeared at the entrance of the Bakery. He barged in said,

Landlord: You need to leave this place. So start packing up and leave as soon as possible.

The sudden notice from the landlord had sent shockwaves through Neo and Adrien, their faces etched with worry. Neo asked,

Neo: Why? I have been your tenant for 2 years. What happened now sir? I was paying my rent on time I have no dues.

Landlord: Your time period for lease agreement is over. I have found a new tenant who is willing to pay more than you. So just leave, don't drag this matter mor

Neo's heart sank. The weight of uncertainty bore down on him. Charles was observing the scene from his own bakery. Hs felt a surge of concern and decided to intervene.

He walked over and took landlord aside, Charles engaged in a hushed conversation, his words laced with urgency.

Charles: Why are you here?

Landlord: You denied my offer, now I have to do this on my own. I can't delay it longer the new tenant is rushing me. Don't trouble me kid keep on going.

Just as the conversation seemed to be reaching a critical point, the landlord's phone rang, interrupting their discussion.

The landlord excused himself and left, leaving Charles with a burning curiosity.

Driven by a mix of determination and concern for his friend, Charles discreetly followed the landlord, his footsteps quickening with each passing moment.

Landlord: Yes sir....
Yes I followed your orders.

Landlord: No sir I pretended...
Yes sir he had no idea that it was his father who wanted to kick him out of his own bakery.

Landlord: Yes, thank you very much sir. I have received the money. I'm grateful to you sir.

And then, the truth was revealed. It was Neo's own father who had orchestrated this scheme, instructing the landlord to kick his own son out of the bakery.

The realization hit Charles like a punch to the gut, his heart aching for Neo. Without a moment's hesitation, he raced back to the bakery, his mind racing with the urgency of delivering this devastating news.

As he approached Neo, his face flushed with anger and disbelief, Charles mustered the strength to share the truth,

Charles: (gasping) I have something to tell you.

Adrien: What do you want now? Do you want to rub salt on his wounds?

Charles: I have an important news for you. It was... It was your dad who ordered the landlord to kick you out of the bakery.

Neo's world shattered in that moment, his emotions swirling like a tempest. He dialed his father's number, his voice trembling with a mix of hurt and anger. The conversation that followed was filled with raw emotion, as Neo confronted his father about the betrayal that had unfolded,

Neo's dad: Hello!

Neo: How could you do this to me!?!!

Neo's dad: What?

Neo: Don't pretend dad!! I know it was you who ordered the landlord to kick me out.

Neo's dad: It doesn't matter. What I want is, shut down your bakery and come here. I want your help.

Neo: No dad. For the 2 whole years I was living by myself. Fortunately well without your concern, just let me be. I'm not coming over.

Neo's dad: It's not a request. It's an order. Come now I have fixed your marriage.