The Bet

Chapter 28

Nicole's POV

"Goodness... this sucks!" I whispered at my sister who was standing besides me.

"I know right." She agreed.

"I can't even remember how many people mom introduced to me. And they were all guys. Goodness! I'm even more handsome from them. Just what the hell is she thinking?" I whined at my sister who was also not happy in this event.

Today was the real thing. This event was one of those times that owners of big corporations get together and do a pissing contest. My dad, who was very competitive was one of them. I could never understood him.

"Can't we go?"

"No... There's an announcement later on. Dad specifically told us not to ditch."

"Very well... I'll go find my friends."

I went out in the balcony and was relieve to see all my friends in there. They were looking at some video.

"You got your ass whooped!" Tony commented and Brad's face flushed.

"You want me to hit you with a bottle? Maybe you'll understand?" He answered back.

"Chill guys! No hitting between friends." I said and we all laughed. "Where did you two disappear?" I asked Tony.

"We passed out at the VIP room. Sorry!" That was so like them.

"Anyways, glad you're both okay. Sorry for ditching you." Jane interrupted.

"Nah... It's okay." I assured her. "I want to get out of here.

"You're not the only one." We're all one weird circle of friends. Most of people here in our age were all glued to their parent's hip. Trying to belong. We on the other hand showed no interest in our family business.

James wanted to be a programmer, Tony wanted to be a public prosecutor, Jane wanted to be a veterinarian. She had five dogs, a snake and a lizard. Tin wanted to be a pediatrician. She loved kids. Brad on the other hand wanted to become a model or an artist. I think I'm the only one who doesn't have a goal in life yet.

"Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention please." Was that my father's voice?

"I think it's the big revelation time."

"Yeah, let's go in. I think that was my dad."

We all walked inside were everyone's seating at their table. We said goodbye to each other and proceed to our respective families.

"What's this all about?" I whispered at Natalie.

"I don't know."

Then my father started his speech about this year being great for our business and stuff but I didn't pay any attention. He was just bragging. "And now ladies and gentlemen, it's time for the big step towards the Porter Enterprise and the Avery Industries." Wasn't that toothpaste boy's company?

Then the Avery family went up the stage. John in tow. "Natalie, honey... come up here." He asked for Natalie and not me. What the hell's going on?

"What the hell?"

"I have no idea," Natalie said nonchalantly as she stood up and walked towards the stage.

Natalie's POV

I'm having a bad feeling about this. My heart won't stop racing as I walked towards the stage.

"It's my pleasure to announce to you all the merger of the Porter Enterprises and Avery Industries." Everybody clapped their hands. What's this going to do with us.