The jog along the promenade was tiring. He wiped off the trailing beads of sweat, took a sip from the bottle and plopped himself down on a bench. David Walker was a man of routines; every morning, preferably at the same hour, he jogged along the same track, sat on the same bench and strolled over to the parking lot at the same time. While the entire city battled with sleepiness, David would attack the stack of files decorating his table, compose countless e-mails to employees, review daily appointments and drive towards the promenade.
Being born in the Walker family had its distinct privileges. However, David was adopted. But the lack of the Walter-blood pumping through his veins did not snatch those rights. Moreover, he was the crown prince, the heir, to the Walker Empire. The family owned a chain of expensive restaurants, two commercial airlines and some of the most famous radio stations in the country. As such, it was the perfect recipe of being a conglomerate giant. Women lusted after him; men craved to be him. But, David did not care.
Entering his bedroom, he made a quick dash to bathroom. Lathering himself with a bar of imported soap, he carefully cleansed his torso. He sank deeper into the bathtub, resting his head onto a set of towels. David's watery-blue eyes scanned the room. Here lies everything I've built and rightfully earned, he mused. Running a hand through his unruly mop of ebony-black hair, his gaze rested upon the ornate mirror adorning the opposite wall. His reflection stared back at him. The supple fingers resting upon the edge of the tub, stroked the marble beneath.
After hoisting himself out of the crystal clear water, David wrapped a towel around his waist, allowing the water to drip. He cautiously shaved his face and assessed his overall look for the day. His eyes lingered over his chest, following the numerous gashes; scars from his past. They no longer hurt, but the fuzzy reminiscence swirled around his mind, taunting his memory.
A lonely child. The daggers. The cruel faces.
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Billionaire's Playdate
RomanceBeing born in the Walker family had its distinct privileges. However, David was adopted. But the lack of the Walter-blood pumping through his veins did not snatch those rights. Moreover, he was the crown prince, the heir, to the Walker Empire. The f...
