The Billionaires Desire (18+)

Chapter 2

Pride. One of the many reasons why a relationship is broken or badly built. At first it's small, but then it grows and then before you know it, you find yourself single again. Notorious for being one of the seven deadly sins made, it's fair to say that you should avoid pride at all costs. It destroys everything in its path. Don't say I didn't warn you. 

"What are you playing at?" I asked loudly, pulling the pen away from my notebook to stare at the boy who sat inches away from the huge flat screen television. The piercing sound of men and women crying, screaming for mercy filled the room. Blood spilled on the sidewalk as the man shot them with a gun. A policeman came by, shot the man and before i knew it the words "wasted" appeared on the screen. "Oh! Thats not fair!" Harvey whined when his character died. 

Turning to me, he grinned. "I'm playing the video game I received yesterday. Its called GTA." He faced the screen once again, clicked a button on the controller and went back to his game. Shrugging, I decided to continue writing but nothing seemed to pop into my head to make the paragraph more interesting. "By the way, what are you writing?" Harvey questioned, clicking on the controller madly. 

"Oh, just a mere hobby Harvey, I've got nothing to do at the moment, you see." 

"Miss Maxwell," I sat straight, seeing Henry walk towards us. "Yes Henry? What is it?" 

"There are two people at the door. They requested to see your mother. I told them that she's not around but they keep on insisting to see her." I stood up in curiosity, "Did they say who they were?" 

"The Montgomery, Miss Maxwell. Does the name ring a bell?" 

What? They're here? "Yes, please let them in, Henry." I replied, taking my things and placing them on top of the long wooden coffee table. Henry nodded and left to let the visitors in. I brushed away the small crumbs of cookies off my dress before fixing my hair. "Please lower it down Harvey, we have visitors." He paused the game and turned to me, "What? Who?" As if on cue, Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery walked inside with Henry leading them, the yellow dress that Mrs. Montgomery wore made me squint a little. "Hello!" She smiled widely, rushing towards me and embracing me. My lips parted in surprise when she kissed both of my cheeks but nevertheless I greeted the couple. "Good afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery, what a pleasant surprise."

"Hello kiddo," Max Montgomery ruffled Harvey's hair playfully, grinning at the short boy. "Hello to you too," Harvey said, his face twisted in irritation before turning to me.  "Uh I'll be in my room sis." He hurriedly escaped Mr. Montgomery and made a run for the stairs. "Please, have a seat." I gestured to the couch, and they accepted my invitation. Henry went over to the television, turning Harvey's game off along with the television. After that, he stopped in front of the couple, asking, "Can I interest you in a drink?" He looked at the two visitors with his usual professionals aura. 

"Orange juice will be fine," Max answered, making Henry nod and head to the kitchen. I turned to Mrs. Montgomery and smiled slightly; "I'm sorry if it too so long for you to get  in, but my mother didn't mention that you'd be visiting." I said, placing my hands on my lap. "I was surprised." 

"Oh you don't have to apologize or worry about anything, Rachel dear. Your mother told us that she'll be here in a while. We told her that we would wait." 

Henry appeared with a tray of drinks, handing each one of us a glass. Taking my phone, I used my time to text my mother as Mr. Montgomery complimented Henry. 

To: Mom 
Mom, Mr and Mrs. Montgomery are here.

I looked up from my phone once the message was sent, watching as Mrs. Montgomery admired our family picture situated on the stand next to her. In just a mere second, mother replied back.