July 21, 1850
Just like Mikha'el, Jacob Madness awakes early in the morning. A manservant would dress him from top to toes in his everyday attire. He then goes down the stairs to the dining hall. The servants bring the foods out.
Jacob waited for his wife to sit down. She looks like she is about to explode into a lamenting opera.
"Don't have an ashed expression so early in the morning."
Quinzy said solemnly "I am unwell after the visit from the inspector."
"What do you plan to do today?"
Quinzy put her fork down,"I do not feel like doing anything just staying home."
"Why don't you go to your friend's house?"
"I'm sick of them. The group is always comparing our richness to theirs." state Quinzy irritated.
Madness gave a heavy sigh. Jacob back away from the table and stood up. Jacob walks to where his wife is sitting. Reaching his hand out Jacob grab Quinzy's right wrist and yank her to her feet.
"You need to not think about anything."
He squishes her wrist to the point where her face change.
She cried, "You are hurting me."
"I have some important business, so I need you to stay out today. Got it."
Quinzy bob her head in response. Jacob let her go, and she fell to the ground. She gets up soon disappear from his sight.
"Clean this mess up quickly." demand He.
The servants went about their work. Jacob walked into his study and went in. Madness sat in his favorite chair. Picking the newspaper Jacob scans his eyes through varies stories. Seeing that there was nothing of Importance he went on looking through the piles of paperwork.
Madness was so concentrating on his work that he did not hear the knocking.
"My Lord, you have a visitor!"
Minutes pass by with no response. The butler yells again and raps at the door.
"Who is it?" asks Jacob not looking up.
"Lord, It's me."
"Enter."
The butler poke his head in than states
"Lord, I am to interpret your work, but you have a guest waiting."
"Who is it?"
"Sterling Pound, My Lord."
Madness jumps to his feet and says"Why did you not come sooner."
He ran down the stairs soon arrives in the parlor. Jacob found his friend waiting patiently. Sterling Pound appearance could freak any child. His face is like rotten flesh ready to fall. He grins some jagged mustard stain teeth shows. He has a condition known as kyphosis.
"My friend, It is good to see you."
Sterling shake his stretched out hand. " I am honored to be in your presence."
"No need for formality just have a seat."
After the two settled had down in a comfortable chair then began their discussion.
"What do you need to discuss with me?"
"I would like you to go into detail about my brother's will."
"Why should I do it?" ask Sterling giving him a curious look.
"I am wondering what the will has to say about if his child would to die what happened to his inheritance?"
"According to what I understand Is that you will be guaranty all your brother's money will go to you. If something were to happen."
John said, "I see, I appreciate your insight on this sensitive matter. "
"This is my job after all. What will you do with this information?" inquires Sterling giving him a curious look.
"I am afraid I cannot reveal my intentions at this time."
"You have caught my interest, but I won't push my luck."
"I value your knowledge on this matter and thankful that you were able to come even though you were busy."
"Oh, I was getting bored anyway because I have nothing to do.."
A maid brought them some tea. Sterling put a ton of sugar in his drink. They sat there silently several minutes more.
Finally Sterling got to his feet." I better be going."
"Alright, I will walk you to the carriage."
"There is no need for you to go out with me," says Sterling.
" I know that, but I still want to do it."
Both men stood and walked out of the room. Join led his friends to the exit. A butler pushes the door open and bow.
"Sir, I hope you have a wonderful day."
"I sincerely pray that you will keep in touch with me," said Pound.
"Of course, you can count on it."
Sterling step into the carriage and then the driver motion the horses to move. Madness waited until the transport could be seen no more before going in. Once he hears the lick sound of the door, his lips curl up into a wicked grin.
A thought crosses his mind. Who does he think he is anyway. There is no way I'm going to tell Sterling any of my masterful plans. Now is the time to get work. John went to his study room. He did some paperwork for his clients. A few hours later a knock sounded at the door.
Who is it?" shouted John feeling annoyed by the interruption.
"Darling, it's me."
Madness stood up and went to open the door slightly.
"What do you want from me? Can you see I'm busy and not in the mood for company."
"I thought you would like some tea and snacks."
"Oh ok, set the tea on my desk."
Quinzy did what he requested. Madness settles back in his chair.
"Why don't you come here to massage my neck and shoulders." demand John.
Like a dog, she happy obey without a fuse. Her love for this man is abnormal almost like Stockholm syndrome.
"What is your plan for the evening?"
"I have to go into town," answered John.
"For what exactly?"
"I have to take care of problems that have come up."
"Do you need my help?" ask Quinzy as she tips his head up and plants a kiss on his lips.
"No, this time I must do it myself."
"Alright, I will let you get to work."
She put her arms around him and squeeze tightly. After his wife disappeared, John did some work before calling for a butler to get a carriage ready. When the transport was available to use, Madness got in and requested to go into town.
Hey guys,
I hope you enjoy this book so far. Merry Christmas and have a happy holiday.
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What do you guys think John is up to and do you think his plan work? Tell me in the comments and vote. Thank you for your support.
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