It had been a little over an hour since Donna's brother Harold had arrived. After the meet and greet they all ventured into the front room were tea and biscuits had been provided.
Both Jack and David knew that Donna and Harold didn't exactly get on as siblings. From what Donna had told them, they had bickered a lot as children which affected they're relationship growing up. The only time they can seem fit to work together is in fact at work.
Even though Harold wasn't too pleased about having to share the business, it was the money that kept him interested. Where as Donna was interested in making and selling toys for children. It made her happy to see their smiles and it made him happy to see their parents handing over more and more money.
David and Jack sat in silence as Donna and Harold talked to one another. However, David couldn't help but notice the odd looks that Harold would continuously throw at the boys. It made him quite uncomfortable. Jack hadn't noticed and was just plain bored all together.
Both boys were too distracted in their own minds that they hadn't realised that the adults were in fact talking about them.
"So they stole your purse, ran off with it, you got it back and...invited them into your home" said Harold. Summing up Donna's story.
"Yes I did" Replied Donna after taking a sip of her tea, before sitting back into her polite posture of the couch, not that anyone would mind as to how she sat. Harold had opted to making himself rather comfortable, resting an arm on the top of the soda, holding his drink with the other. He slouched back against the cushion with his legs crossed over.
"Are you mad, you don't even know them. They're probably robbing you right now, heck they have been living on the streets for God knows how long" Jack and David finally came to attention of their conversation and were now listening in.
"Exactly Harold, if you'd have seen how they were living you would understand. They needed a home and my house is big enough for all of parliament to live in. I wasn't just going to leave them there" said Donna
"That's what your suppose to do, Or at least ring the police and they'll be put in a home, that way they'll have somewhere to live, and you won't have two brats living with you. Everyone wins" Spoke Harold before taking a gulp out of his scotch.
That's when Jack leaned forward and spoke up "We're not brats and we won't be put in a home. At least get to know people before you start evaluating them"
That caught Harold's attention, the man sat up straight trying to intimidate Jack. He leaned forward with his arms resting on his upper legs and clasped his hands together. "Listen you little punk. You speak to me like that again and I'll throttle you with a belt, you understand. I don't care that my perfect little sister is taking care of you, as long as i'm in the room you best behave and learn some manners. Boys who think they can speak up without permission deserve a good beating. Maybe you good learn from your brother, he hasn't said a word, just how I like it"
Jack's eyes widened at the man's threat and he won't be having any of it, but before he could get a word out, Donna interrupted "Harold! They're won't be any beatings in this house, not as long as i'm here. The boys are in my care and they're the most mannerly children I've met" She exaggerated "Now before I blow my top might i ask why you are here?"
Harold sighed and diverted his eyes away from Jack. Jack and David shared looks, both worried, not liking this man's presence. "Well firstly I wanted to know the real reason as to why you haven't been showing up to work. When you rang and said you took in two kids off the streets and are letting them live with you was just an excuse to my ears. But now i know that it's actually true. And is probably the craziest thing you've done in your life" he noted, carrying on "I also came to ask for a favour"
"Oh really and what's that?" asked Donna
"I need a place to stay" he asked plainly, finishing off his scotch before pouring himself some more
"What why?" Donna replied curiously
"Me and Lucy got a divorce and the bitch got the house" he replied. His tone rising after the comment on his ex-wife.
"Oh my God, Harold what happened" A shocked Donna exclaimed "And what do you mean got a divorce? It's already happened. Why didn't you tell me?"
"I just did. Anyway, she was convinced i cheated on her and filed for the divorce. She got everything including the house and the car. So i need a place to stay for a while until i get everything sorted. I don't want to buy a new house until I get my money straight. You know how i like to organise my green before i go spending it. It's what makes me the Money Master, The Master of money" He chuckled "Heck I'm the Master of everything"
Ignoring his last retort Donna moaned "For God sake Harold you never tell me anything" Donna sighed "But yeah of course you can stay, stay as long as you like" Although Donna had multiple negative feelings towards her brother, she wouldn't deny him when he asked for help
David and Jack however, were not too happy about this at all. They had already received a bad impression from Harold and his threats put them off him all together. The thought of having to live with him made David uneasy. He would probably have to keep a close eye on him just in case.
Tell me what you think. It was only reasonable that I made the Master bad in this story. You all should understand. Anyway, I hope you enjoyed this and please please review :) Lots more to come, stay tuned
