Episode 1

August

I woke up early around 5:30 in the morning to go running. It was already a habit, always at that same time, to run along some trails in the city, and even in the square. I like to keep my body always strong and healthy.

After a long run, I arrived home dripping with sweat. I went straight to the bathroom to take a cold shower to replenish my energy, I had a lot of work ahead.

I can perfectly associate my time and routine with anything.

My father loves to get on my nerves and even drive me crazy. I am the CEO of the company Nexory corps, I am usually the one who has my butt glued to the chair all day in meeting rooms.

That unhappy tycoon never wanted to sign the paperwork to formalize the company in my name. He appointed me to the position of CEO but without changing the fact that everything is still in his name. Logically, he calls the shots, and until I have everything in my name, it is impossible for me to completely get rid of his orders.

Speaking of the devil, I receive a call from him. I finish drying my hair and pick up the cell phone on the nightstand.

"To what do I owe the honor of your humble call?"

My sarcasm was not unnoticed in my tone of voice.

"Stop being cynical. Be at lunch here at home around 12 noon sharp, no delays."

"You're the boss, 'Dad'."

He hangs up, and I immediately throw the device onto the bed. Seriously, it's not enough that this family has never been perfect.

First, besides me, I have two other brothers. From different mothers. My bastard of a father bribed the mothers of my other two brothers with money, ordering them to leave the city. Out of greed, they accepted without hesitation. Since then he has been with my mother, but he always cheats on her whenever he can.

I've told her several times, even showed her proof. But the only thing she said to me was, "As long as I can be in this family and love my children, that's all that matters."

She has such a loving heart that she lets it pass just to have to stay with me and the other two brothers, even if they are from other mothers. That man who is biologically considered to be my father has all the power in his hands, and that's what I want to take from him.

Well, I took advantage of the time I had to see some meetings that my secretary organized. There was a trip scheduled to London next month. I would have an important meeting with the federative ministry.

The time was enough to sort things out, it was almost the expected lunch time, I took my black BMW in the garage and floored it to that scoundrel's house.

The guards greeted me after I parked the car in front of the gate.

"Good morning, sir."

They made a respectful reference, I kept my head up and soon followed the stone road. A decoration that is usually in luxurious houses for mere decoration.

I saw my mother at the door and immediately smiled.

"Son!" She came to me hugging me "Come, everyone is waiting for you."

I squeezed her hug against mine a little tighter and kissed her delicate face.

"Okay, let's go. Good to see you!"

After a short conversation, we went to the dining room. The table was set, my father as always, sitting in the main chair, fixed at the top end of the large table and my brothers on the sides.

I greeted everyone equally and sat down at the table.

"So August, how is business going at the company?"

My father asks.

After I finished chewing the food, I look at him fixedly and answer:

"Couldn't be better."

"I knew I wouldn't be disappointed in you, your intelligence is magnificent."

This compliment coming from him is even scary of what might happen next.

"So, when are you going to sign so that I am officially elected the owner of the company?"

I see him taking the glass of wine and bringing it to his mouth.

"Well, you brought up that subject faster than I expected. As this is the reason why I invited you."

I finish eating and my attention is completely focused on him.

"I'm waiting for you to tell me, dad."

After a few minutes in silence he finally says.

"You will have to marry someone I have chosen. Without fear."

My expression changed to serious. A marriage is something too serious to be celebrated without love from both sides.

"What?!"

"You heard me, and it's not with a woman but a man. That is, if you want me to pass all the company's assets to your name. And if you are trying to use the cleverness of marrying and separating the next day, it will be impossible. Because if it happens, I will find out and then things will continue as before."

I held back from cursing this old man right here. I looked at my mother who signaled me to calm down. I took a deep breath, there would have to be some way out of this situation.

"So if I file for divorce your proposal will be null, and if the annulment of the marriage is on the part of my partner?"

"Then it will be different. Because I will realize that it was he who no longer wanted to be in the relationship as a couple. But that won't happen, as far as I know, he finds you very attractive."

This has to be some kind of joke.

"What else?"

"If your partner does not file for divorce, the marriage must last for one year according to the contract that you two will sign. Any other questions?"

"No" I get up from the chair "I understood everything very well. I will do this for the good of my future. And look here, you better keep your word."

He laughed.

"I never imagined receiving a threat from my own son. I never played dirty, the moment you get married, I sign, but if you file for divorce, I annul. Simple, isn't it?"

This wretch really knows how to play. We will see who will win this final battle.

August

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