CHAPTER 1
Blake Nathaniel wore his sunglasses as he made his way out of his personal jet. Blake was a 35-year-old billionaire who was born and brought up in Texas till his teenage years and currently lived in New York. He was an oil exporter, but his money wasn’t the only thing attractive about him. Instead, his manly features, muscular build, and green intense eyes with dark brown hair were the qualities that most women lusted for. He was also awarded to be the most desired billionaire bachelor of New York. Besides his money and good looks, his attitude is what helped him in being successful. Unlike other diplomatic business tycoons, Blake was an outspoken confident man who knew how to impress people. His stare alone was usually enough to make anyone shiver but his personality itself, was very interesting. Despite being too busy in his life, Blake made sure that he visited his hometown, Texas, from time to time. Similarly today, Blake was visiting the town where he grew up to meet his family.
“Sir you have a meeting after a week, will you be heading back to New York by then?” Blake’s assistant, George, asked as he followed Blake.
“Yes” Blake answered as he headed towards his car.
“Good evening sir” the driver held the car door open for Blake and greeted him.
“Good evening” Blake greeted in a rush, as he quickly sat in his car.
“Sir?” George looked at his boss once he sat in the car.
“Yes?”
“I have been working for you since many years, I don’t understand why a billionaire like you, takes out time from his busy schedule just to visit this town?”
“George, you know how important this town is to me. It is where my roots are and I believe no matter how much a person gets successful, he should always stay in touch with his roots. It helps him stay grounded and aware of what is important.”
“And for you, this town is important?” George asked.
“Yes, because this is where my family is from.”
“Sir, but this time you rushed over here so unexpectedly, I mean you suddenly cancelled all the meetings to come over here.”
“Because I received a call from my mother earlier. She informed me that my father is unwell, which is why I needed to get over here quickly.”
“Oh” George spoke in a low voice.
The car finally came to a stop and Blake got off his car. The car was parked in front of a huge bungalow and a lady stood on the door with a welcoming smile.
“Jane!” Blake exclaimed and walked towards the lady. This lady had a sleek structure with beautiful green eyes and her golden whitish hairs were tied in a bun. Her face had wrinkles but her beauty was boundless.
“Blake” The lady smiled and walked towards Blake to hug him. They hugged and smiled.
“Oh I missed you my big boy” The lady smiled and looked at her son in admiration.
“I missed you too mother” Blake smiled as he spoke.
“Oh George, how are you?” Blake’s mother saw George standing behind Blake and greeted him in a friendly tone.
“I am well ma’am. How have you been?”
“I am well too “Jane smiled, turned her glare towards Blake and spoke, “Common lets head inside. Your father has been waiting for you”
Blake nodded and headed inside while his mother and George followed him.
“Dad?” Blake spoke in a sad voice as he entered the room.
The room was huge and was furnished with cream-colored furniture. In the middle of the room, a king size bed was in place where an old man was laying and resting. Besides the bed, there was a drip stand with a drip line connected to the man. The room looked bright as it was lighted by the sunlight coming in from the glass window.
“Hey son” Blake’s father, named Mathew looked at Blake and could barely smile.
“How are you, you don’t look well at all” Blake spoke in concern as he sat beside his father.
“Nonsense, who said so? I am healthy as a horse” The man tried to sit straight as he spoke.
“Yes, an old horse”
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