Chapter 5

MARCIA'S POV

"Are you okay bro?" I asked Ryan when he just laid his head on the kitchen counter. "To be honest sis, we have not enough money to pay for this months rent, bills. That's all." I can see he's struggling including Nisha. She tried to concealed her sadness with a smile on her face whenever she's with the kids. "I can help you guys. I can find a job." Ryan shaking his head. "All you need to worry about is school so you can have a decent job. Don't be like us Marcia. You're smart, a genius, you'll get somewhere."

This is killing me! I want to help. I can balance my schedule with work and all. "If only we're as rich as those Larove family, we don't have to be worry about money." Ryan make a joke. "Yea. Being the richest family in the world must have its perks." Nisha added. Whoa! In the world? You're gotta be joking. "Seriously? Rank first in the world? How is that even possible?" I asked. "They have several other company in multiple kind of field. Automotive, aviation, construction, finance, you name it, they have it. They surpassed the Christ family many years ago."

Wow. Never knew that family was so damn rich! "You should go to school now sis. It's almost 8." My eyes widen. Fuck! I got side track! I literally ran out of the house and went to school. While I was running, I heard someone honking at me. I stopped and turned to the road. "Hey Marcia! Are you going to school?" Seriously? She actually asking me that? This cheer captain really something. And what kind of car is this?!

"Come on. I'll drive you. We're going to the same route right." I nodded and literally jumped in her car. It's easier that way because she has the roof open. "I just have to asked. What kind of car is this?" I blushed. "It's a Rolls Royce. It's my dad's. Mine in the workshop. I only hit a stupid sign, my dad asked me to use this old man's car." Old man's car? Jesus. This is the nicest ride I ever in whole of my life. "Are you laughing at me?" She suddenly asked.

I shake my head no. "Hey did Erika asked you about the play?" She did and I said no. But, knowing this chick will kill me, I just have to say yes. "She did. I agreed." I smiled. "Oh, how much did she paid you?" What kind of wuestion is that? "I paid $500,000 for Melanie to even put an effort but she decided not to obliged. Money back guaranteed she said. Somehow I haven't even see a check or a briefcase with money inside." HALF A MILLION FOR A STUPID PLAY? I did it for free! Ugh!

"How much did Erika paid you?" She will never rest huh. "Nothing. I'm doing this for free." She actually gasped. "What a noble deed you do. I'll be sure to send some reward for you to your house." I didn't get to reject her offer when she park her car and got out. "See you around Marcia." She smiled before locking her car. I went to my locker before walking to my first class. Classes went by so quickly when it's finally lunch time.

I sighed heavily when I serve Erika her usually meal. She sighed together with me when I said no when I said no meat. "Come on. Just one." I shake my head. "Please. I'm so hungry I can eat a horse." I still shake my head. Oh come on, just get angry already. I'm out of ideas now that I can't use any thing to perform a prank. I sighed again. "You sighing a lot today. Something wrong?" Oh shit! Now the president show some concern about me?!

"It's nothing." I untying my apron and grabbed a chicken. "Why is it you and the others can have meat while I can't?" She finally asked me but still, no sense of anger. She's such a patient girl. "Because we love meat and you obviously don't." I chuckled when she giving up. "Come on. Sit with me. I know Kay and Suzanna both busy right?" I invited. "Don't you have other friends though?" I asked as she seated. "Every student is my friend. But, I only close to Kay and Suzanna. We've been friends since kindergarten."

Wow. That's a long time. "Our family has been friends for so long." I didn't get to say anything when a junior went to Erika and asked about the spirit week. She must be from the student council committee. I watched her being all friendly and being the leader. She has talent for that. Now wonder everyone voted for her. I regret it when I don't give a damn about knowing her last year. If I did my cards right, we probably be a couple now. I chuckling inside.

"Anyway, I've asked my aunt about the corrupted company. She said she can help your brother and sister if you want." I spits out the food I was chewing when I heard what she just said. She was clearly disgusted while wiping her face. "Not the reaction I was expecting but okay." I can't believe she's actually did something when I was just being stupid by asking her those random stuff. "How did... how did you know what to do?"

She smiled. "I know your brother's name from the principal. And I asked my aunt Carmen to do her magic. She can do anything you know." She winked. "So, your choice. Should I proceed in helping you brother and sister?" She asked. I am speechless. "But, I don't have money to pay you for your service." Erika laughed. "My service? Marcia I'm not a slut." I chuckled. "But I punch your face and kimberly's."

"It's my fault that I got beaten. Not yours. Aunt Carmen need your brother's help when she's entering the company though. Can he do that?" Wow. This will be a total shocker for Ryan. But, maybe this is for the best. Ryan need a place where he can give it all. He's a talented man. Maybe... "Is that a yes?" Erika reaching for her phone. "I'll be owing you one." She smiled. "That's a yes." She dial up her phone and call someone.

"Aunty, she said yes. You can proceed. Their name is Ryan and Nisha Hanson." She hang up. Wait, she even know my sister in law name? "Now, all we have to do is wait." She smile. "Don't worry much. My aunt can help." Wow, I don't what to say except saying thank you.

***

"Thank you." Was all he said before closing the door for me. Currently I'm holding what looks like a hamper that came from Kimberly. My niece and nephews has been circling me, asking to open the hamper in front of them. "Whoa! That's a first." Nisha said while preparing lunch. "I know right. No one ever send us anything except for bills." I joked. "Open it up sis." Ryan encouraged me. I placed the hamper on top of the living room table and literally ripped it off.

Once I look inside, I gasped. "What in the... I never even seen this type of chocolate before. Aficionado's chocolate? And what the hell is a Knipschldt Chocolatier?!" Nisha went to my side. "Only the most expensive chocolate brand ever created!" Oh yea, I almost forgot that Nisha came from a prominent family herself. But, when she decided to marry Ryan, her name was completely off her family's will and she's not even recognise as family anymore by her own blood related.

"Marcia, what did you do?" Ryan asked me. "I swear, I didn't do anything. I just agreed on being in a play and that is it." I am speechless but at least my niece and nephews love the gift. "Whoa.. look at that." Nisha pointed at the bottom of the hamper. "The hell Marcia?" I said out loud. Ryan reached out for two stacks of money. "How much does this worth?!" Nisha was blinded by the amount of money in her husband's hands. "That's probably $10,000!" They both turned to me.

"Did you joined a group of thugs?" I shake my head no. "Like I said, I agreed on acting for a play." My eyes caught something that fell on the ground. It's a card. "Thank you for agreeing on being my Romeo. Let's hope we both can easily charm everyone's feelings in the play. With love, Kimberly Larove." I read out loud. My brother froze and so does my sister in law. "Her Romeo?! You're dating a LAROVE?!" I shake my head again. "It's for a play!" I sighed.

"She paid you $10,000 just for a play? I wonder what will she give you if you two are dating.." Ryan chuckled.

"As fun as it seem, we can't accept this." Nisha suddenly said. "Why?" I asked. We clearly need the money. "Because this is too much. And it's the Larove's names." Ugh, even though they needed it the most. "This chick gave her own twin sister $500,000 just for participating in a play. And you said this is too much? They have the money they can spend whatever they want. Come on, just take it. I'll make sure I'll doing my best."

"You do realise this is like buying you right?" Nisha pointed out. "If it seems that way and shall it be. Come on guys. I'll work for it. Just use it." I begged. "Alright. First, we need to pay the rent. Then the bills. And then, grocery shopping." I smiled when Nisha finally agreed on it. "You better work for it Marcia." I nodded at my brother. God, Kimberly! The hell are you thinking sending money to me.

"Hey don't finish the chocolate!" I yelled when Hermina was shoving her face. I was about to take one when I heard somebody honking outside the house. I looked out from the windows and noticed it's Kimberly's car. "Hey Marcia, three girls in a luxury car outside for you. "Bro, that's the Larove sisters." What the hell are they doing here?! I decided to go outside and meet them. My eyes caught on a black Cadillac not far from them. "Hey. Are you free today?" I'm not sure who's who.

From the looks of it, Kimberly and Erika has the same feature and all except for Melanie for her hair is purple. "Who are you." The driver pout. "I'm Kimberly. This is Erika. Obviously that's Melanie. Are you free or not?" She was determine. "I am. Why?" Kimberly smirked. "Good. Since you're still my slave, follow us to meet our aunt." Kimberly leaned in. "Your brother and his family as well." But why?

"You have to explain to them. They will not trust me." Kimberly turned to Erika. "Hey, your the voice of reason and truth, go get them." Erika got out of the car and waited for me to lead her inside. I have no idea our weekend could even end like this. "Hey bro, sis, someone wants to see you." My niece and nephews has been staring at Erika since she entered the house.

"Princess..." Hermina said. "I'm not." Erika smiled while kneeling down. She patted my niece's head. "I'm just a normal person." Ryan and Nisha was nervous as ever. "Hello. I'm Erika Larove. I'm here because my fellow classmate asked for my help." BITCH! She used my name for her to coming here. "Marcia? What did you do now?" My brother sighed heavily. "I'm sorry miss. Whatever she's done, I can't pay it back. How much are we talking?" Erika think for a minute. Don't think you bitch!

"Well, the amount of damage she's done to my face and my sisters, probably cost a few thousand dollars in the spa. But that's not the reason I'm here." She smiled. "If you all please follow me and my sisters, I'll be glad to explained it on the way. We need to go now because the person we're meeting is a very busy person." Erika is so polite while talking to an adult. Damn, she's much more mature than I am.

I wonder how scary is this aunt she talked about.

***

"We have to warn you, our aunt, she's a little off. She's a single woman that live with a few girls." Kimberly informed us via radio. Ryan was looking at me. "How is it possible for us to even meeting the CEO of Larove Corporation?"

He asked one more time. "Look, I only told Erika. I didn't know she was being serious." Nisha gasped. "I never dream of coming to this part of town ever again." She said. I never even been to this part of town. "Is it fun living the life as the rich and famous?" Nisha chuckled.

"We're rich but not that famous." We noticed the car stopped in front of a ... well... I just refer to it as a castle. "We're here, at the Larove's third estate. The home of Fleur and Arabelle Larove." The driver informed us. "Wow." Was all that came from Ryan's mouth. I was shocked when Kimberly knocked on the car window, asking us to come out. "Come on. Don't be shy." She smiled and so does the other two sisters.

I am not embarrass to even said that I'm nervous meeting their family. Me and my big mouth. Well, at least my niece and nephews having a blast. "A prince!" Hermina suddenly pointed at a man standing at the door. "Don't point young lady. That's rude." His eyes were on us. "Erika?" His voice is deep. "Ask your guest to come inside. Carmen at the pool." Was all he said before walking inside. Damn, he's angry? "Don't mind him. That's uncle Isaac. He's always cranky." Melanie said before walking inside.

"Don't be shy. Come in." Kimberly said. We all followed them inside and I was at awe. How can someone live inside a golden palace like this. There's gold and diamond everywhere. "Hello." I was surprised when a old lady came and greeted us. "Oh. Grandma Arabelle. Are you well?" Erika went to hug her grandmother. So this is the lady of the house huh?

"Introduce your friend to me." She's a hottie even though she's old. "This is Marcia Hanson and her brother and sister in law, Ryan and Nisha Hanson." Nisha suddenly bow. "It's an honour to be in your presence, duchess Arabelle." The old lady chuckled. Whoa! Duchess?! "It's been a while I heard the title. You seem familiar to me. Who are you?"

"Nisha Hanson. I was Nisha Zasha before marrying my husband." That caught the old lady attention. "Zasha? As in the Zasha jewellery?" Nisha smiled. "What an honour to see you again. Your parents told us you were dead. It was a surprise for us." Whoa! Nisha's parent consider her dead?! How cruel can they be?! "I don't mind at all. I'm happy for what I have now." The old lady smiled. "What a strong woman you are. I'm sure Carmen will do her best to help you." She excuse herself.

"Don't trash the house. My mother will kill me." I heard Erika sighed. I was once again at awe when several girls in bikini walking inside the house, greeted us all. I know one of them as aunt Carmen's PA. So that is Carmen huh. She's hot for a old woman. My eyes were all over their body and smiled sheepishly. "Hey! Behave! Hi. I'm Carmen Larove. Are you my 2 o'clock?" Erika went to her front and stared her down. "Aunt Carmen... why are you here with them?" Erika placed her hands on her waist.

Oh come on bitch! Don't interfere. I want to see more girls. "Relax Erika. I'm going to put on some decent clothes. Be right back. They can wait in the office." She smiled before went up the stairs. Erika lead us to an office and I was itching to touch everything in the room. It look so expensive and my hands wants to feel them. "Marcia, don't get us into trouble. This whole room alone is my mortgage on the house."

We heard a soft chuckled and now that Carmen in her suits, she's a little different. "Clemence dear, please bring the kids to the playroom." Carmen smiled and this Clemence girl easily took my niece and nephews attention. "Erika explained to me about the situation. Is Mr John Cunning your boss?" Ryan nodded. "I know him from my past project. He's quite a man to deal with. How did you know that the company is corrupted?" Carmen asked.

"Well, for starter, I work for the accounting department. Based on my calculation, the company's money has been decreasing drastically for the past few years. There's a time where he didn't pay us our monthly salary. Also his lifestyle is a dead giveaway while his workers suffering from suicide and losing their house mortgage. We work hard for this man but we receive nothing in return."

"What's your position?" She asked Nisha. "I'm working under HR department." She turned her focus to the triplets. "Melanie, what will you do based on their explanation?" Wait, what? She asked a 17 year old opinion?! "My first question will be why don't they just quit? But somehow I think there's a contract involve. But every contract can be void." Carmen smile. "Good answer. Kimberly, how to void a contract?" The cheer captain?! Seriously?!

"Depends on the contract itself. But in several cases, if the terms of the agreement are illegal, the terms are impossible or the contract restricts the rights of a party, that's void. Every worker has rights to defend themselves."

Carmen nodding her head. "Good job. Erika, what should we do after hearing those explanation?" Erika placed a finger under her chin. "Report them to the specific authority. Major investigation shall be commencing inside the core of the company itself. If he's guilty, he will be charge according to his fault."

Whoa. These triplets are business genius. Well, that's expected from a Larove. "Or, we could threatened him." Did Carmen just suggested something illegal?! This is getting interesting. "But that will uprise on her part to flee from justice." Kimberly voice out. "I have my ways. You girls need to train more. Next time, I'll ask Ava to teach you all."

Ava? Who's Ava? Another hot Larove? "Yes aunt Carmen." All three of them said in unison. Wait hold on! They actually followed what this old woman said? "Ryan, Nisha, next week, I'll be coming to your company together my friends. When you see me, show them you know me. That will give Mr Cunning some enlightenment. Just hold on tight, okay?" She smiled.

Now then that settled, my mind wondering how should I make Erika mad? There's always a way right? There's no way she has no sense of anger in her.

I wonder if that old woman from earlier will help me. Let's find out shall we.

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