LIFE OF A COMMONER II

Sebastian came out of the room dressed simply with the scarf around his neck and the face cap on his head.

He has to go out there and find out what has been happening lately, maybe through the newspaper.

He wrapped the scarf, making sure to cover his nose down to his mouth and then adjusted the cap to cover his face but still giving him space to see.

He opened the door and went out.

It's work day so he's sure the neighbors would either be at work or school.

He went out.

On his way out, Sebastian decided to observe his current surrounding.

It was nice, cozy but didn't have big buildings or sky scrappers like in the city.

He was still looking around, oblivious of his path and that's when he bumped into someone.

The woman's things fell on the ground.

"Just my sheer luck". She muttered angrily and looked up at Sebastian who just stood without moving.

"Can't you watch were you're going"? She asked

Sebastian didn't say anything but just bent down and picked her things.

He put them into the big bag and handed it to her.

"Here you go grandma" He said

The woman gasped. "Grandma, me?"

"Yes you, I was taught to always respect my elders". Sebastian replied still holding out the bag.

The woman scoffed as she placed her hands on her waist. She looked up at Sebastian who was taller and she scoffed again.

"Kids, these days, taller than their elders. She muttered angrily

She looked at Sebastian who stared at her blankly and said.

"You are coming with me". She said.

Sebastian frowned. "Excuse me?"

"You're not excused, come on. Follow me". She turned and began leaving.

Sebastian wanted to protest but he sighed, looked at the bag he was holding and decided to follow the woman.

After minutes of walking in silence, they arrived at a house.

Sebastian could see some people,both men and women moving about, each carrying some boxes.

"Go over there, join those men over there". The woman pointed at a group of men that were offloading boxes.

Sebastian looked down at the woman in shock.

"Did she bring him here so he could work? Him, Sebastian Harper, CEO of Orbit, B City's top one sweetheart, the..

"Get your ass moving". The woman snapped him out of his thoughts.

Sebastian so very wanted to take off his scarf and cap and show his face to this grumpy grandma but then a thought crossed his mind.

He leaned down at the woman. "Do I get paid?" He asked

The woman sneered but answer the question. "Yes"

Sebastian straightened up. He has to be home before Isabella or she would start asking questions. He decided to round it up as fast as he could.

He slowly went to join the other men who were offloading the boxes. On the other side was a man who stood watching them with a book in his hand, from time to time he would scribble something on the book and look up.

Sebastian figured he was the supervisor so he went to him.

The man looked at him. "Another recruit"? He asked

Sebastian shrugged. "I guess you could say that".

The man studied him for a while, his beady eyes piercing through.

"What's with the scarf?" He asked

Sebastian already had an answer for that even though it didn't please him at all

"I.... I have a big scar at the side of my face and some skin reaction which makes me look ugly. I don't like to show it off for fear off being ridiculed". He explained.

The man had a pityful look on his face, he seemed to buy the lie.

"Join this group". He said

Sebastian bowed slightly. "Thank you." He said and got to work.

•• HOURS LATER ••

Isabella came home with her usual entry.

"Meanie I'm home". She called out

Sebastian emerged from the kitchen with a bowl of strawberries, he had a pleased look on his face.

Isabella set down the bag she was holding and turned to him.

"What's that?" She asked

"Strawberries". Sebastian replied.

Isabella pouted. "I'm too late".

"Why? You have something for me?" He asked

Isabella nodded and went ahead to open the bag, she brought out a black polythene bag from it and opened it.

Sebastian's eyes lit up as he saw the strawberries.

"You mentioned this earlier so I thought I should buy some for you". She smiled prettily.

Sebastian snatched the polythene bag from her and poured the strawberries on the bowl he was holding.

"You are an angel". He said to her.

Isabella's cheeks turned pink and she played with her hair shyly.

Sebastian went to wash the strawberries and he came back and settled on the couch.

"But where did you get those?" Isabella asked.

"I worked hard for it." Sebastian replied still savouring the strawberries

"Worked? Did you go out?" Isabella panicked

"That's a story for another day. Come here" He patted the space close to him

Isabella sat down.

"I need a massage. My body hurts so badly". He complained

He wasn't in any way used those kinds of labour.

"Yeah, sure". Isabella nodded

"Great". Sebastian placed the bowl on the table and without warning, he took of his shirt.

Isabella's eyes widened beyond measure as she stared at his beautiful body.

Her cheeks turned totally red when her eyes met with Sebastian's.

He smirked. "Like what you see?" He asked

Isabella bit her lip nervously and stood up, her fingers were itching to feel those abs of his.

She shook her head and immediately covered her eyes.

Sebastian chuckled when he saw her reaction.

"Put on your shirt, I can give you a massage with it on". Isabella said, peeking through her fingers.

Sebastian stood up and moved closer tauntingly.

"Stay back". Isabella warned

Sebastian took another step.

Isabella began running while Sebastian chased after her.

"Stop being a baby and massage my aching body". Sebastian said still running after her.

"NOOOOO" Isabella screamed funnily

Sebastian laughed as she ran into the bathroom were she locked herself up.

"Cute. Sebastian mumbled