In John's small office at the Brooklyn home sits Atty Sam Wit, Francis Faulkerson and Abert Faulkerson. The sons of John Faulkerson. Atty Sam Wit, reads the introduction of the John's Last Will & Testament. And now the division of inheritance. The brothers are very well focused.
"The Faulkerson Hotel located in Manhattan, will be for my two sons Francis and Albert as well as the The Faulkerson's cafe.
Being the eldest and the appointed one to run both businesses Francis will get 60% of it's profits and assets while Albert gets 40%.
The Beach House will be for Albert as well as the car of Amy
The Brooklyn Home will be for Francis with the car that I love the most
The rest of my savings and claims will be divided 60% for my eldest son Francis and 40% for my younger son Albert
All of these will only be theirs in one condition. If they will live together peacefully for two consecutive years on a daily basis in the Brooklyn home without any of them going outside the country or even outside of Brooklyn even for a short period of time. If any case one of them falls sick the other one should take care of him and likewise. Any one of them breaks this rule. All properties will be sold and donated to charity as well as the all of my savings and claims."
"That's the end of it. Any questions? Asked Atty Sam.
"My God I am speechless. I have to go back to the Philippines. I'm a doctor there and I have responsibilities."
"Is there anyway to change it or do something about it? I don't want to be stuck in here with this freak."
Asked Albert
"It cannot be changed Albert"
"I am your key to your inheritance dumbass. Another bad word and all of this will be up for donation and you get zero, nada!"
"Like I'm so scared. If you don't need it. I don't need it too!"
"Then this meeting is adjourned!" Francis stands up.
"Hey wait! I didn't it mean that way. Maybe we can talk about it " Albert stops him.
"I came here for father only, now that he's gone, trust me, I don't have any problems leaving you behind"
"I got it alright! We can work our differences, if it doesn't work out then there's nothing we can do." says Albert.
Atty Sam butts in:
"Francis, I will assist you with everything you will need here in the US. I will be of best assistance to you both. So, I believe everything is ok now" Francis walked Atty Sam to his car.
"Francis, you can call me uncle Sam from now on. I will be of help to both of you. I promised your father that. I know this is not easy for you. But your brother needs you."
"That's not a person who needs help. That arrogant person. Ah, my life suddenly changed. I couldn't go back to where I feel I belong. If not only for Papa" says Francis.
"I believe you can do it. You're a strong person that's what your father knows about you. And Ben, he's always by your side. They're like a family to your father. He already applied you to Brooklyn Hospital. I think they're gonna hire you. You can do it Francis. I believe you."
"I should also take care of the business Papa left behind. Has Albert got anything to do at all?
"I know it's a lot of work. Albert's got a responsibility problem. That's why he left the managing to you. I gotta go now Francis. Take some rest. You're gonna need a lot of energy on the following days. Bye now."
"Bye Atty oh I mean Uncle ... Sam"
That night Francis made a list of the things he will need to be shipped from the Philippines to the US. He asked Aunt Lydia (Lucy's younger sister) to take care everything including his condo. He then emailed PGH and Betty Mae that he won't be coming back. He plans to work only as a partime doctor in the hospital so he could take care of the hotel and cafe. He don't know what's gonna transpire in the coming days.
Somehow he felt a bit empty.
"Wish Mama is here."
He lay down in bed and whispered "Papa please guide me. Help me accomplish everything that you want me to."
Unknowingly outside his open door, Albert was watching him. He said to himself:
"This won't be easy freak. Till now I don't even a bit of feeling of accepting you in my life, no matter what"
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The Brother
Ficção GeralIts not just your regular stories about brothers and family situations. Its totally about two people with huge differences. Almost strangers to each. Nope its not even the long lost brother thing story or discovering you had a brother story. Nope no...
