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Have you ever been wondered if people who are sitting in a high position that has a perfect life, drowning in a pool of diamonds, sleeping in a bed full of green bills, almost winning at life, also suffer a problem?

Well, if you already have everything, will you still think of a problem?

I stayed with my aunt and my cousins but I moved away from them when I got accepted into a very high standard school which is Chen International College. I am in my 2nd year level as a Political Science student. I only got accepted into this IC because I applied to the scholarship program since I can't afford to pay the full tuition.

"Dude! Xysto! Happy birthday!" Chris my best friend greeted me behind my back as he sits next to me. He gave me a fright.

"Thank you."

"Aw, why so sad buddy?" He tapped my shoulder as he gave me a sad smile, "Nothing. I'm just worried about our upcoming quizzes." I replied.

Truth is, I was thinking about what happened years ago because it is my parent's death anniversary today on my birthday. They died in a car accident. I was with them but I'm the only one who survived. My mom left me a few words because she left me but I don't know what is it. Is she trying to tell me something?

"Stop worrying. Besides, you're the smartest guy in class so every exam is really basic to you." He smiled to cheer me up, "Anyways, I need to see Nicaise. See you later." He stood up and walked away leaving me here alone at the bench in front of our building where we spare our time.

Chris and I had been friends for almost five years now. He is more like a brother to me and he's always there through my ups and downs. Even though he's born with a silver spoon in his mouth, he stays humble and nice, unlike the other kids who really head over heels.

Chris is also a Political Science student because his dad is in politics and sitting the position as a governor but he wants to be a lawyer and he's not into politics.

Honestly, there's nothing really interesting in me because I'm a boring person and I only focus on my studies. If my life had a mystery then I'd probably investigate and be more active in finding out about that.

Oh, did I forgot to mention that I am living under the roof with Chris? Yep. Because my money from my part-time job is not enough for the whole rent apartment and Chris asked me to move in with him and even though he is really generous, I insist that we should share the bill of the house.

I stood up from where I am sitting and went to the library to spare my one hour time before I go to class.

I went to the aisle section of politics and decided to scroll some of the interesting books. While scrolling, the books on the shelves have a gap between which you can see the other side of the aisle. I just notice it but I'm not that interested to look at who's or what's on the other side.

I decided to get the books that I chose and find some vacant tables. While reading, it got me bored so I took my phone out and open my social media accounts. Well, nothing really interesting.

Soon enough before turning off my phone, I received a text from Chris, "Where are you? Classes are canceled today due to an emergency meeting of the professors." the text says.

I just replied to him that I'm at the library chilling out all alone. It's so boring I want to go home.

No, wait. That's it. I'm going home and get some sleep. I stood up from where I am sitting and went back to the bookshelves to return the books when I accidentally bumped into someone which lead me to drop all the books that I'm carrying.

"Watch where you going, freak." He coldly glared at me,

"I'm s-sorry," I stuttered. I can't fight nor argue with this guy because I know he's an elite and he has power for sure, unlike me, I'm just a normal student.

"How can a clumsy people like you enter here, anyway? Did they pick you by a lucky draw? Pity," he evilly chuckled and gave me a look from head to toe, "wait, a scholar student perhaps? No wonder," he smirked.

"Do we have a problem?" A guy behind me interrupted. I turned around and saw Chris together with Nicaise.

Nicaise is a friend of ours and one of the richest. How rich? He is the only heir of their family and his family owns Chen International College which is soon to be his.

A guy in front of me response with his arms crossed, "You're defending this freak?"

"Caleb, what is wrong with you? You're not like that back then," said Nicaise.

"Well, this guy is really interesting. You should keep an eye on him before I pulled him," the Caleb guy gave a small evilly laugh and shook his head. He walked passed by me and bumped into Nicaise.

Nicaise, Chris, and I turned our face to look at Caleb while he's walking away. Chris shook his head into disappointment.

"Damn, Caleb is really getting into my nerves," Chris said.

"Who is he, by the way?" I asked.

"His name's Caleb. Caleb Elyzian Lexington. Chris's rival in everything. Sports, academics... and wealth." Nicaise chuckled, "But I really have no idea why he turns out into a cold devil beast. We're buddies when we were in high school." He added.

Chris' rolled his eyes, "He's the king of academics and everything. He just got bored and gave up everything that's why he thought I stole his throne," he tsked. "Anyway, let's get outta here." He said, leaving me and Nicaise.

Nicaise and I looked at each other and he then shrugged. We both follow Chris outside the library and went somewhere where our feet lead us.

After hours of sparing out time together, we decided to go home while Chris stayed at Nicaise's place. It is 6 in the evening and I decided to go to bed early. I didn't eat my dinner because I'm still full when my phone rang.

Chris is calling.

"Hey," I greeted him.

"I NEED HELP!" he yelled at the other line, panicking.

"What happened?!"

"Nicaise... Dude! You need to come here!" Chris' yelled with his voice is shaking, "Xysto, come here. Take the other car. The key is in the kitchen counter. Hurry!" He cried.

"What happened to Nicaise?!" I yelled back while running into the kitchen to get the keys. Chris' didn't reply but he hanged up the phone. I got the keys and ran to the parking lot. I drove as fast as I can to get to Dylan's place immediately.

When I got here, I ran to the private elevator which leads to Nicaise's penthouse. His penthouse is really huge that the whole floor on top of the building is occupied by him only.

I arrived at his floor and everything is dark. I took my phone serves as a light to find where Chris and Nicaise is.

"C-Chris?" I stuttered when I saw a man figured at the living room hugging his knees. When I knew it was Chris, I directly went to him.

"What happened?" I asked, "Where is Nicaise?"

"He's... He's in the kitchen." He sobs. I helped him got up and we both went to the kitchen. Chris is behind me. When we got into the kitchen, I looked for the switch of light since Nicaise's penthouse is really dark.

I was about to turn on the light when Chris do it.

"Surprise!!" Nicaise laughed, "Happy birthday, bro!" he smiled and started to light up the candles. He went towards me holding the cake, "Make a wish." Chris said while tapping my shoulder.

I chuckled and then close my eyes. My wish? Well, I wish for happiness. Not only for me but my friends also. In fact, I have nothing to ask for since I'm really lucky to have friends like Chris and Nicaise. They're both my family.

When my parents died, Chris and Nicaise's parents are also like my second parents because they know what my situation is and they know how I'm close to their sons.

I opened my eyes and blew the candles. They both clapped and laughed. I gave them a death glared because I almost had a heart attack for their pranks.

"I'm so sorry. That was Chris' plan," Nicaise laughed,

"You should have seen his face when he saw me faking my tears," Chris burst into laughter.

I smacked their heads instantly, "ouch! What was that for?" Chris complained, scratching his head.

"Idiot, you almost gave me a heart attack!"

We needed up laughing at each other and decided to eat the cake. It's already midnight and Chris and I decided to sleep at Nicaise's since he is alone and it is already late. We ended up watching movies when we didn't notice that we fell to sleep.

I woke up realizing that we fell asleep on the floor with a carpet underneath us. Nicaise is in my side wrapped in a duvet looking like a burrito while Chris is in the bed positioning upside down with his feet are in the headboard. Not minutes had passed, Dylan woke up. He smiled while rubbing his eyes and I greeted him good morning.

"Xys, did I gave you something last night?" His face turned into a serious one,

"Huh?" I respond in a confusing tone. He shooked his head and stood up. He went directly to his drawer like he is finding something.

"What are you looking for? I can help you." I said.

"No, I got it." He turned himself to me and handed me the box that he was holding.

"Here. My dad wants to give this to you but I totally forgot. I'm sorry." He said. I accepted the box and opened it. It's a chain gold bracelet.

"Oh my god. Nicaise, this is really expensive. I can't accept this." I said and returned the box to him.

"Bro, my dad will get mad if you refuse that. It's just a bracelet and that's his birthday gift to you." He said. I want to return the gift because I don't deserve this and giving me a gold bracelet is too much. I'm happy when I am with them. I just smiled at Nicaise and thanked him. He then nodded when Chris woke up too.

"Yo morning, is breakfast ready? I'm hungry." He asked, "yeah the butler already fix it downstairs." Dylan chuckled.

Chris directly went outside the room and Dylan went to the bathroom to freshen up. They left me here in the room only holding the box that Nicaise's dad gave to me.

I opened the box and stared at the chain bracelet. Why would his dad give me this kind of expensive gift? I mean, yes money is not a thing for them but this kind of bracelet is really really expensive. Its price is worth a car or more.

"Attention Xysto Alexander and Dylan Nicaise! What took you so long?! Join me here!" Chris yelled from downstairs. I immediately stood up and went to the dining room where Chris is starting to eat his breakfast.

Minutes passed, Nicaise's joined us too. We were having a peace breakfast when one of Nicaise's butler excused himself saying that he has a visitor waiting in the living room. He, Nicaise, paused his breakfast, and excused himself to us and went to see his guest. When he leaves, Chris and I continued our breakfast together.

Who showed up this early in the morning? Maybe he is starting to handling his dad's business.