The Nouveau Riche: Nathan Gray

It is Monday morning of June.

Nathan lives with his grandfather since he was a kid. He always thought about his parents every time since he's curious about them.

Nathan didn't know who they were.

He would always ask his grandfather about them, however, the only reason his grandfather tells him is that they abandoned him.

It always makes him sad when he hears the word "abandoned" since he is the type of person that always tends to the being of the people that he loves the most, like his grandfather.

They live in an isolated area of Manhattan in New York. The walls of their house are made of narrow plank and it is already shattered.

They don't have any types of appliances or devices that they can use. They only had their bathroom with a toilet.

When they were sleeping they were just laying down on the floor and use a rusty mattress. Every dusk they were just using a candle to support them as light.

Their clothing is torn apart and you can detect the holes in them.

You can say they are poor and their life is miserable, but that's how life works and the only wish that Nathan has is to stay with his grandfather's side until he gets old.

"Good morning grandpa George!" Nathan kissed his grandfather on his forehead and serve him a cup of coffee.

"Ready for college?" Grandpa George asked.

"Of course," Nathan said with determining tone.

Today is Nathan's Freshman Year at Manhattan University.

He always felt that he couldn't go to college anymore since they're just poor and didn't have enough money to pay for college tuition.

He was so sad after he graduated from secondary school.

When his grandpa saw the sadness on his face, since he knew that Nathan was determined to finish his studies, his grandfather find a way for his education.

Every morning grandpa George worked at the bakery as a baker and every night he worked part-time as a tourist guide since there were many travelers to New York, especially in summer.

As for Nathan, he's also working part-time as a waiter in a small diner near their house so, in that way, he can help his grandfather to gather enough money for his education.

"Thank you grandpa for everything that you did for me. The sacrifices, you're hard work, and your dedication" Nathan said with teary eyes in front of his grandpa.

"Of course I'll do that for you. You're my lovely grandson after all" Grandpa George said while caressing his head lightly.

Grandpa George always cares for Nathan's being since he was a kid.

He would always favor him and give everything whatever Nathan's wished for.

Consequently, Nathan is not the type of person that is used to being spoiled.

Nathan is a down-to-earth person, and he would always be thankful for everything that he had.

"So, go ahead and be ready for your first day of college" Grandpa George said while shoving his hand at him.

"Okay, grandpa! enjoy your coffee" Nathan said while walking through the bathroom.

He's a little bit nervous for today because he has always been bullied at school since he was a kid, but he never told his grandpa about it since he's already used to this kind of situation.

***

Nathan walked out of the bathroom and change his clothes to a student uniform after that he brush his teeth and put his shoes on.

He looked into the mirror and admire his self. Nathan's is not that gorgeous but, he's still confident in his look.

Brown-haired guy with a perfect shape of the eyebrow, and hazel-green-colored eye.

People always think that he has fair skin like what women usually had, added by reddish, thin, and sweet lips.

"Grandpa I'm leaving!" Nathan said to

grandpa George.

"Okay, take care," Grandpa George said while waving his hand at him.

Nathan walked out of the house to take a bus to Manhattan University.

***

"I'm leaving here," Grandpa George said to

someone on the phone.

"Okay, Dad! I will look for someone to get the Private Plane ready for you" Nathan's mother said on the phone.

'I'm sorry to do this my grandson but, Grandpa George needs to leave to take some matters with your parents for your future'

He packed all his things but there is a strange pendant with the letter G engraved on it and he also left a message and money for Nathan.

***

Nathan arrived in front of Manhattan University at exactly 10:30 and he's so ecstatic today since it's his first day of college.

"Manhattan University here I come," Nathan said with a smile on his face.