The Billionaire’s Game

the drop-off zone for over five minutes. I try to coax him ou

e window. "I don't want to go to school to

ond time he's refused to go to scho

e is still bothering you, I c

n hair flying. "No, don't do that!

your favorite cupcake and milkshake ready when you're b

ut deepening. "Okay," he

st four feet tall at just 5 years old. He turns back to wave at me before disappearing into the crowd of kids. I drive away, praying that no inc

ers and the chatter of customers. It's the morning rush, and I'm late. Mom is at the counter, expertly piping a border of

ned. "Again? He's usually excited about going to school. If he's reluctant now, it mus

want?" I ask, narrowing my eyes at her. "Just came to get coffee and muffins," she replied. I pre

ir and warm brown eyes – Asher looks just like her. If you didn't know better, you'd think h

e promised he won

at’s a lie an

oft mum is,that she’d cave regardless,that’s why he keeps coming b

y will be back” Nana,my mother’s m

‘that boy’ because in her words

nd,she leaves to go ass

e her this morning cause as usual,she le

g me,smelling of cinnamon and vanilla

upposed to ask for money. And now, he's put Mom in a difficult positio

mother, Mrs. Johnson. She's standing in line, waiting to buy some pastr

try to stay professional and friendly. "Go

t of condescension. "Just a few pastries,

s just trying to stir up trouble. "

ally? I heard he's been ha

engage. "Just the usual adjustm

Well, if you ever need any advice on how to han

spond to the jab. "Thank you, Mrs

nd baby like that” Na

y,greets Nana and leaves i

ike that, Emma,” she caution for the

er. I became the town’s model, “don’t be like Emma” they warned their kids, “that’s what h

years now and still

ense, with a long line of customers waiting to buy our freshly baked bread and

grab a cup of coffee and chat with Mom. "Hey, are

bit stressed. I need to tell you someth

is i

new; i know this because I haven’t seen this face bef

a strong jawline. His dark blonde hair is stylishly mes

,I’m Jason Wells” he stretches hi

man?,what business doe

” mum says to him,then turns back to

ings inter

been in a fight and they

Wells totally forgotten,replaced with Asher. It’s only when I’m in my car dr