Josh slept soundly in the king-sized bed, feeling incredibly comfortable and pampered. This was his first time experiencing such luxury in both the room and the bed, and it had undoubtedly been one of the best nights of sleep he had ever had.
When he finally rose from the bed, he couldn't resist the urge to take in his opulent surroundings, his eyes sweeping across the lavish room. He still couldn't believe the event happening in his life. Only a day ago, he believed that he was all alone in this world, with no family, but he was proven wrong as he had discovered that he had a family, his grandfather.As he lost himself in thought, reminiscing about the whirlwind of recent events, the sound of someone knocking at the door abruptly snapped him out of his thoughts. Josh walked towards the door, opening it to see a man dressed in a black suit standing outside the door."Hello." Josh greeted hesitantly, he couldn't help but feel slightly intimidated by the man's aura. The man's muscular build and intimidating demeanor added to Josh's unease. "Can I help you sir?" Josh asked, wondering what the man wanted.The man outside the door, despite his intimidating appearance, spoke to Josh in a humble tone . "Good morning, sir. Mr. De La Cruz asked me to inform you that you should freshen up and then come outside to meet him."Josh nodded in understanding and replied, "Okay, I'll be there."The man acknowledged Josh's response with a simple nod. He turned around and walked away.As the man left, Josh walked back inside the bedroom, closing the door behind him as he made his way to the luxurious bathroom.Once inside the bathroom, he couldn't help but admire the opulence of the shower. Water cascaded from multiple shower heads, creating a feeling of pure satisfaction. 'Damn, this place is perfect, I haven't felt this good, while taking a shower.' He thought to himself.As he stood under the warm spray, Josh's thoughts once again drifted to the events that had happened the previous day, from getting fired at his job, and then catching his girlfriend with another man, meeting Rafael and finding out that he had a grandfather. He couldn't believe how much his life had changed in such a short time, finding himself in a luxurious mansion. However, while he was excited, he also couldn't help but feel unease at the same time, the knowledge that his grandfather was a Mafia drug lord weighed heavily on his mind. Despite the opulence surrounding him, he couldn't help but wish his grandfather had been involved in a more respectable business.Josh's deepest desire was to form a meaningful relationship with his grandfather, regardless of his wealth or financial standing. He truly didn't care if his grandfather had money or not; all he longed for was a genuine connection.However, the revelation of his grandfather's involvement in the criminal underworld as a Mafia boss seemed to put a strain in their new relationship. The difference between his own moral values and his grandfather's criminal activities had put a significant strain on their newfound bond.After stepping out of the luxurious shower, Josh realized he had no other clothing options at his disposal. With a frustrated sigh, he timidly put on his shabby, worn clothes. Fortunately, the maid had kindly provided him with clean pajamas and offered to wash his clothes last night. While the attire was far from stylish, it was at least free from the stains and dirt.After that, Josh stepped outside the grand mansion, making his way to the backyard.The moment he reached the beautiful and expansive garden, a breathtaking sight unfolded before him. The mansion's backside was a beautiful display, especially in the morning sunlight. A beautiful garden with thoroughly trimmed lawns led to a stunning pool shining in the morning sunlight. Tall, elegant palm trees swayed gently in the breeze, creating the perfect atmosphere.As he walked in the garden, admiring the view, Josh spotted his grandfather, Giovanni, seated around a large, beautifully set table. Joining him were about ten other individuals, all dressed elegantly. The table was filled with an array of exquisite dishes, and chefs were diligently serving delights to the assembled guests. It was a scene of opulence and extravagance that Josh had never experienced before.As he approached the group, Josh couldn't help but be overwhelmed by the splendid setting and the wealth that surrounded him. Despite his mixed feelings about his grandfather's involvement in the criminal world, there was no denying the allure of the lifestyle he now found himself thrust into.When Josh's grandfather spotted him walking over to the table, he smiled at him and gestured to him to take a seat beside him. As Josh sat down on the table, his grandfather introduced him to everyone at the table. "Everyone, this is my grandson, Josh."Josh nodded politely, but he couldn't make eye contact with any of them, feeling a little out of place in his shabby clothes. He wished he had something more presentable."Josh, this is your cousin, Antonio," his grandfather said, gesturing to the man seated to his right. The man's looked like he was in his early thirties. He was wearing jeans and a shirt, which looked like they had cost a lot of money.Cousin? Josh was glad to discover that he had a cousin, and he was even meeting him. Smiling faintly, Josh greeted him, "Hi, nice to meet you."Antonio smiled back at Josh, his smile was warm and welcoming and it put Josh at ease, making him feel like he belonged there at the table. "Nice to meet you too cousin, welcome to the family." Antonio began, "I hope you're ready for the wild ride of being a part of this strange family. We may look all calm and composed, but deep down, we're all a bunch of goofballs!"His remark caused laughter around the table, and Josh found himself chuckling along with the others, appreciating the warmth and humor within his newfound family.Giovanni then shifted his attention to the other people seated at the table. "And these are some of my most trusted associates and colleagues." He said.Josh nodded, acknowledging the other people. "Nice to meet you all." He said. He then shifted his attention to the delicious food on the table and started eating.As they enjoyed their breakfast in the opulent garden, the atmosphere was light-hearted, with laughter filling the air. The morning sun bathed the scene in warm light, adding to the beautiful atmosphere.But that was all about this change, the pleasant atmosphere was about to become not pleasant anymore. Suddenly, a man dressed in a casual polo shirt and trousers approached Giovanni De La Cruz. He leaned in and whispered something into his ear.As the man's hushed words reached Giovanni's ears, his expression suddenly shifted, and a dark, intense expression crossed his face. He slowly, calmly stood up from the table, causing the conversation and laughter at the table to come to an abrupt stop."Looks like we have a rat in our family… someone among you, is working with the feds," Giovanni said in an icy tone, walking behind the guests. And then he took out a pistol, covered in gold.Seeing the pistol in Giovanni's hand,the shock and fear on everyone's faces couldn't be hidden no matter how hard they tried, and they exchanged puzzled, concerned glances. Giovanni's sudden change in attitude made them feel extremely suspenseful and anxious "Don Giovanni, what are you saying?" one of the guests questioned, voicing the collective confusion.Josh, unable to understand the developing situation, watched his grandfather intently, his heart racing anxiously. The presence of the pistol made him uneasy, and he scanned the faces around the
Wait! He had been unceremoniously booted out of his own home? Josh was absolutely flabbergasted by the news.The news hit him like a ton of bricks. Not only was he dealing with the difficult decision his grandfather had just presented, but he was now faced with the sudden reality of being homeless. It was a very unfortunate event, and Josh could hardly believe his situation.When he had met his grandfather he was so happy, he had even thought that things would start getting better from now on, for him, but that was looking very unlikely now.Giovanni studied Josh's expression and he could see that something was bothering him. "Is everything alright Josh?" He asked.Josh looked at his grandfather, a sigh escaping his lips as he said, "Guess, I don't have a choice…" He said hesitantly, he then raised his head to look his grandfather in the eye as he said, "Count me in." He agreed to be part of the family business.Honestly he didn't want to agree with his grandfather and be part of the
"They did what?! Are they trying to die?!" Giovanni exclaimed angrily, his voice laced with a hint of menace. He then briefly shifted his gaze towards Josh and stated, "Josh, we'll talk later." Without waiting for Josh's reply, he briskly walked away, heading for the waiting limousine.With Giovanni's abrupt departure, Josh felt slightly uneasy and curious about the situation. He wondered what it was that the henchman had said to his grandfather that had made him mad all of a sudden. As he stood there wondering, Rafael returned and addressed him respectfully, "Your car is ready, Josh."Josh nodded in acknowledgment, his thoughts drifting to the car. He couldn't wait for his car. He couldn't wait to get in the car and drive it around. He had never owned the car before, so one could imagine the excitement in his heart.Rafael led Josh to the garage where the car was kept. As they entered the spacious garage, he gestured toward a sleek, fiery red Ferrari 488 Pista.The moment Josh laid ey
Josh's mind raced, desperately searching for a way to prove his ownership of the high-end sports car. He glanced at the two women who had accused him of stealing, a furrow forming on his brow. He couldn't help but feel frustration and annoyance building up inside him. He was thinking, why did people have to jump to conclusions without knowing the full story? Why couldn't they just leave him alone? It was both irritating and disheartening that strangers, who knew completely nothing about him, saw him get out of an expensive car, and taken it upon themselves to label him a car thief and report him to the police.The two women, unmoved by his distress, rolled their eyes and shot him disdainful glances. "Look at him," one of them remarked with a sneer. "I bet he can't prove this is his car. Because it doesn't belong to him in the first place, he stole it."Her friend chimed in with a disgusted look, "I feel sorry for the real owner. They must be tearing their hair out wondering where the
Josh was taken aback by the officer's abrupt change in attitude, struggling to process the shift from suspicion to apologies. "It's alright," he replied, a mixture of confusion and relief washing over him. He understood that the officer was merely doing his job.The officer's tense expression relaxed as he nodded, relief washing over him after hearing Josh's response. Initially, upon discovering that Josh was a Cruz, he had been anxious, fearing possible repercussions for his perceived disrespect. However, to his relief, Josh displayed no signs of anger or cruelty. "I've confirmed your identity with our station," he explained apologetically. "I'm sorry for any inconvenience caused. You are free to go, Mr. de la Cruz."Josh nodded, glad that the misunderstanding had been resolved. "Thank you officerz." He said.However, the two women who had been eagerly awaiting the car thief's arrest were not pleased to see the officer's change of heart. What the hell was going on? Why was he apologi
Josh couldn't help but be taken aback by the saleswoman's words. The sheer cruelty of her comments struck him. He wondered how she could be so heartless to a customer. However, he knew he shouldn't be surprised; it wasn't the first time someone had looked down on him due to his appearance. Things like this always happened to Josh, and it was a constant reminder of the stark divide between the haves and the have-nots in this world.Noticing how hesitant Josh was to leave, the sales woman disgustingly scowled as she glared at him and demanded. "Young Man, did you hear me? I said leave?" Just one look at Josh was all she needed to know that he was not someone who could afford anything in the store. Josh sighed inwardly, deciding that it was best to leave and go look somewhere else. However, since the saleswoman was looking down on him, he felt the need to show her that he was not as poor as she was thinking, well at least not anymore. He had recently discovered that he was the grandson
Glancing back and forth between Josh and the college students that had just arrived, the saleswoman was surprised by the fact that they knew who Josh was and they were also calling him a thief. The fact that they called him a poor guy and a thief, just confirmed what she thought of Josh. ,"You guys know who this is?" she asked, pointing at Josh with a disgusted look.A blonde girl, wearing a black short school skirt, laughed sarcastically and chimed in, "Miss, don't be fooled by him; he can't afford anything here.""Yeah, just look at the way he dresses, does he look like someone who can afford anything here to you?" Another student added, "Yeah, she's right. I suggest you be careful, 'cause he's known to be a thief. It's best to kick him out."The situation was escalating quickly, and Josh found himself getting made fun of again by his college mates. At this point he didn't know what to do. He couldn't defend himself because no one was going to believe him. Deciding that it was best
Josh looked at the manager with a puzzled look, surprised that she had addressed him by his name. They had never met before, at least that's what he thought. So how did she know his name?Furthermore, he couldn't understand how she had learned his name since no one in the vicinity had addressed him by his actual name. Instead, they had consistently called him derogatory names such as loser or street rat, when speaking to him. Nevertheless, he decided to accompany the manager to learn more about the situation, plus it was a good opportunity to finally get away from Nate and his bully friends.Josh and the Managers gazes met, and she smiled faintly at him. "Let's have a talk in my office." She said with a subtle smile, turning around and making her way towards her office.With a weak nod Josh followed her closely, still perplexed, wondering how did she know who he was and why had she invited him to her office. Was he in trouble? He couldn't help thinking that. And he wouldn't be surpris