The Loan Is Paid!

After a couple of days, Oliver was as energetic as before.

The very first moment he woke up, he didn't forget to call and thank Daniel's dad, John for helping him.

Then after coaxing sad Ava for more than an hour, Oliver decided to walk around the house. Ava also accompanied him.

As their day was spent like that, Daniel came early that day. He asked whether Oliver is okay and even ordered food because he didn't want Oliver to work.

Seeing how this daughter and dad couple, not letting him do any work, Oliver decided to take a rest.

After having dinner, they went to sleep early.

The next day was also a leave day for Oliver. Daniel had requested leave for a week. So Oliver had three more days before going to campus. Since Oliver was free these days, Daniel also took a leave. Daniel, Oliver and Ava went on vacation for these three days. John booked a ship for them to spend those days freely in the middle of the ocean.

As they were spending their time on the ship, Oliver saw Ava playing with her toys. Then he looked at Daniel who was reading a newspaper under the hot weather with his skin red.

"Daniel, I need help."

Oliver sat next to Daniel and waited for him to pay attention.

"Tell me. What is it? I am ready to do anything for you."

As he said he kissed Oliver's lips.

"Last month they came again. I need to pay off the loan as soon as possible. Lend me some money."

Oliver said while his head was down.

"Why didn't you tell me before? And why now? When I asked to pay off your debt, you told me that you want to do it yourself. Why did you change your mind now? It's not like you."

Daniel knew him well.

"I know. But if they come again I am afraid they will try to use Ava to threaten me. I feel something like that is gonna come. And I can't let them know that I have a rich man. If so, they will try to get more money from me. So can you lend me that money tomorrow? I want to end it all."

His answer surprised Daniel. But if Oliver thinks so, Daniel would listen.

"Okay, but shall I come with you?"

He was worried.

"No! If you come, the problem will get bigger. Let me go alone... From tomorrow, I can relax. Since I only have to pay you."

He said and placed a kiss on Daniel.

"He he. You don't have to pay it back. Think of it as a gift for helping me in the past. My reward!"

He said and laughed. 

"Dad! Come and look. A shark!"

Ava's excited voice made Oliver go to her. After he left for Ava, Daniel called and asked his assistant to prepare 3 million in cash. 

'Ha... It's better you finally decide to pay it off soon.'

Daniel thought to himself and joined the other two who were arguing telling the fish is a shark and a whale.

The next day, they arrived home and freely spent their time together. In the evening, Oliver decided to go and meet the loan sharks. Daniel is a famous fellow in their city. So Oliver didn't want to show him off. As he decided to go alone with the money, Daniel was still worried.

"It's okay. I will come soon. Trust me."

Oliver left by a taxi.

When Oliver arrived at that place, the first thing he saw was the line of people who were there to borrow money from them. 

'My mom was also here like them.'

He took a deep breath and went inside, passing the people.

"Hey, you. Are you here to pay?"

A person with a cigarette in his hand asked Oliver.

"Yeah, I want to meet Shol."

As he said, that guy looked at Oliver from head to toe.

"Okay, come with me."

Oliver followed him until he faced a closed door. There was no sound from the inside. But he knew what was going on in the room. 

There must be a person with wounds, on the ground begging for more time to pay off. And there will be at least four people with weapons. 

"Boss, one is here to pay."

After the guy who brought Oliver said that, the door opened and a head jumped out.

"Come in."

He invited Oliver in. As expected, Oliver's guess was right. The ground was slightly red with blood. A person there with blood, was crying. And another man was on the side of the ground. Seemed like he was waiting to get beaten in the next round.

"Hey, isn't this our professor?"

The one who said that was the one who came to the campus and asked him to pay off the debt. 

"I am here to pay off my mother's loan. Here is the three million I had to pay."

He said and handed over the suitcase filled with money.

"Okay."

He got the bag and started counting them with another boy. Until they finished, Oliver had to wait.

He expected that it would finish soon. because he didn't want to watch people get beaten in front of him.

"It's alright. Not a penny missing. Hey professor, how did you get this much money this soon?"

Oliver didn't bother to answer him. He knew they were making fun of him.

"Okay okay. Now you are free. If you want another loan, feel free to come here."

He said and waited for an answer.

But Oliver arrogantly said, "no, thanks."

He didn't get angry. He chuckled and watched Oliver leave the room.

But suddenly, someone from the other side opened the door. It was Oliver's bad luck. It was the brother of that guy who dealt with him. To put it simply, the big boss, Shol. 

"Hey, Oliver! Are you leaving? You didn't even wait for me?"

He said arrogantly blocking his way.

Oliver gulped slowly and got a grip on himself.

"I don't think I should. I paid off the debt. So don't bother me again."

Oliver wanted to leave. But his way was still blocked.

"Y-You paid it off? Is this true, bro?"

He looked at the guy inside the room and asked. 

"Yeah, It's all done."

As he said, the guy named Shol's face became gloomy.

"Hey, Oliver. How did you find such an amount this quickly?"

"Why are you worrying about that? I gave your money back, so leave me alone."

Oliver coldly said glaring at him.

"No! I want to know!"

As he said he grabbed Oliver's hand and pushed him into the couch of the room. But others were not surprised. They continued to work.

"Oliver, you are a person who should crawl on the ground and ask for money. You don't have anything to be proud of. So I want to know how you got the money."

His voice was hoarse. He was pissed.

"I took a loan from my best friend. So I don't have to face your fucking threats anymore. I can pay off the debt without any problem. Are you happy now? Let me go!"

Oliver said and glared at him again.

"Ha ha... You are still the same. You still think of me as a threat. When will you change?"

He asked, but it was like he was hurt...

"Shol, how do you expect me to trust you even after what you did?"

Oliver's trembling voice made Shol retreat. He let go of him and asked Oliver to get out. Oliver left there in a rush.

After getting in the taxi, he told the driver to drive back the way they came. On the way back home, he closed his eyes to relax. But the past years of his life kept flashing, making him recall about his mother.