7 The 5 Year Plan (1/2)

That night, Carl didn't go to bed until 3am. He was thinking about his situation and what he could do to turn it around. He had five years to build himself, he wasn't sure if five years was enough time to build his empire but he had to start from some where.

Since he had gotten his necessities, he knew he no longer had to work at the car wash. He would start job-hunting on Monday, sending his resumé to different companies. He would work for the company for a while, save enough money to invest in the stock market and then acquire some businesses.

If there was something he was sure of, it was that he needed power to go against his parents. Apart from money, he needed the underground forces and information. He would make connection with a few gangs and expand from there.

And just in case his father had people watching him, he would continue living with Kim and working in the company and even if he acquires a lot of businesses, he would only work behind the scenes.

He spent the bulk of the night expanding his plan and reminiscing. His revenge starts now, slowly, but surely, he'll reclaim his mother's properties and make his father and stepmother regret their actions.

Morning came, Carl was exhausted but he agreed the previous day was well spent. He was about entering the room but realized Kim was still asleep and it would be inappropriate, so he laid down on the couch, a few seconds later, he dosed off. Almost an hour later, Kim came out in her PJs. She went to the kitchen area to prepare breakfast, Carl was still sleeping. She sat on the center table admiring him, he was handsome, he had full brows his lashes were sparse and long like some factory doll. His lips were chapped, 'he must be thirsty', she got a glass of water and woke him up.

”Here.” She handed him the cup.

Carl who was sleepy became alert once he touched the cold glass.

”Thank you.” He gulped down the water.

”Breakfast is ready, come eat.”

”I need to use the bathroom first, I'll be out soon.”

He brushed, took a shower and got dressed. He remembered he was yet to unpack all the things his brother got him. He decided to do that before breakfast. He smiled when he opened the bags, 'my little brother sure is thoughtful.'