Raging Love Ch. 04

Travis felt terrible. He felt really terrible. He was at one of Tonzalez blue fashion shop which was located in a big chain store and he had thought that it was gonna help but it didn't.

"What do we do, sir?" They asked.

Travis didn't know how to help his team. He could tell that they were all shattered and he to find a way out soon. Travis sighed as he took a walk around the shop, trying to figure a way out. But as he was moving, praying to the almighty to provide a way for him, his eyes caught something. It was a little girl who was with her mother. She was staring though the window outside, pointing at the shoes, admiring them. But that was all she was doing.

Seeing that beautiful scene, Travis rushed to his team and then went with positive energy.

"Guys, I think we're not doing anything wrong." He hollered, clapping his hands hard. "The only problem is that the target market are actually afraid of coming inside here. Tonzalez blue is known for its production of classy and expensive brands. To them, everything in here is expensive. But if they can't come to us, then we'll go to them."

Everybody was confused. But they got the whole thing when Travis started taking some of their brands outside, putting them the floor, right outside the shop. The interns started helping him and they got all their brands outside. Then Travis even did something crazier. He started shouting, calling to the customers and shouting the prices just like street vendors and he was so loud.

It didn't take long and customers started coming quickly, buying the shoes and clothes in bulk. It was really amazing and the interns were impressed. They really hadn't thought that someone as rich and beautiful as Travis would try that.

They helped him out and in just a matter of minutes, the entire place was crowded with different people, especially people from lower and middle class. Travis and his team sold so much that they couldn't even believe that happened.

***

From that day sales continued increasing and the demand for the brand was nothing like Travis had ever imagined it could be. They used to go out in the streets to sale, promote their brand and also sale them at even cheaper prices. Travis was more than happy. Orphanages, non-governmental organizations, some companies and even individuals ordered more and more goods. The sales each day were getting higher and Travis never ceased to thank his team. They were now considered the best at the company.

Travis was managing his life, from taking care of his son, spending time with him to taking care of granny, making sure that she was alright. And of course, in addition to his own companies which were also demanding more of him, it was such work. But he was thankful he had Vanessa by his side. She helped him a lot and his companies were rising.

And of course, Antonio was still giving him the same trouble as always. He wasn't surprised though... But everything was going the way it was supposed to be and he loved it so much.

***

2 Weeks later

*

Travis was walking gracefully inside Tonzalez blue, wearing that smile that made people fantasize about him. Every worker was watching him, talking among themselves with grins on their faces. He could hear moans from some of them and he smiled even more, waving at them. He was definitely happy.

He was wearing a dark blue designer's shirt tucked in a black skinny jean with brown shoes on his feet. He had his hair into braids and he was looking sexy. Everyone that saw him probably creamed their panties. That was how sexy he was looking. But he was a happy soul.

He went to the conference room and as soon as he entered, a balloon popped and people started cheering. Travis chuckled as he looked all around the conference room, wondering what was going. The entire conference room was filled with decorations, beautiful but simple decorations and flowers. There was a huge cake on the table and he also noticed that his entire team was in that room.

"Oh my God," He gasped, smiling at the people while holding his cheeks. "What's going on?"

"We're celebrating you." Paul rushed to him, kissed his cheek and gave him a bouquet of flowers.

"Me?" He was confused. "What have I done?"

"What have you not done?" Paul sighed, wrapping an arm around Travis. "You've brought us a contract that's what. We just received a big fish this morning. He has offered us a 500 million dollars contract and all because of your brand. He was very impressed and aside from that..." Paul paused and looked into the eyes of the beautiful boy. "...since the release of you brand, it has recorded the highest number of sales ever seen at this company. Isn't that reason enough to celebrate?"

Everyone was now clapping again.

"Come here!" Paul took him to the table where the cake was. He gave him a well decorated knife, holding his hand sweetly. "Now why don't you cut this cake so that we can celebrate together?"

Travis glanced at Paul and then took the knife from him. He cut the cake into pieces as everyone else clapped cheerfully, some of the whistling. Travis thanked his team and fed them the cake. He was really happy.

Meanwhile, Bruce and Andrea were standing near a corner and they were so pissed. Their blood was boiling and they were so, so mad. They just wanted to grip those braids on his head, pull on them and strangle him with them. That's how mad they were. They couldn't believe that someone like Travis had just outsmarted them and now they had to watch him celebrate his success. It was painful. They just wished Antonio had been there. But he had gone to an important meeting and he was yet to arrive.

"Hey there!" Travis greeted, waving at the two of them. "How's it going? Why are you standing there? I brought you some cake so that you can join in on our celebration."

Travis tried to feed Andrea the cake but she quickly gripped his hand. "Over my dead body would I eat anything from your hands?" She hissed, pushing his hand away. "I would rather eat poison than do that."

"Oh really!" Travis' eyes opened. "Bruce?" He asked but Bruce rolled his eyes and looked away. "Okay." He took the piece of cake and ate it in front of them, licking his fingers while moaning. "Delicious! Do you know what else tastes delicious right now? Your failure!"

Andrea furiously dropped her arms. "Don't celebrate just yet!" She snapped, pointing his finger at him. Luckily, everyone else was busy celebrating to notice what was going on. "You haven't won anything. That was just beginner's luck, Travis."

"Beginner's luck?" Travis laughed. "Just accept it, Andrea. Your designs were inferior and that's why they failed. No matter what you or your brother in law can do, I'll always be ready for you Andrea. One thing I can tell you is that... now, you're gonna have to work real hard to prove yourself."

"How dare you?" Andrea rolled. "This is my company and..."

"And I am a shareholder!" Travis chimed in. "I own part of it. I am also a board member and so... whatever you say to me doesn't really matter. You were so confident in your designs and you even had a fashion show for it. What happened?"

Andrea clenched her fists. She was so mad that she was breathing like an evil queen from a fairytale story.

"Anyway, good luck!"

He turned and left the two of them there.

"Uh..." Andrea groaned, furiously stamping her foot on the floor. "I hate that bitch. He'll pay for this, I swear. He's gonna pay."

Bruce didn't say anything but what he had in his mind was pure evil.

***

Antonio took a sip of his coffee, sitting comfortably in his comfy chair with his legs on the table. He was feeling at peace and he even had a smile on his face. He had just been from recording one of his songs and he felt really happy.

"Wow!" Ethan said in surprise when he entered the office. "Is this you right now? Are you actually smiling?"

Antonio looked at his friend and laughed. "Is there any reason to be sad? I feel a bit at peace. Granny is doing okay, I just recorded a song and..."

"And you just got a new contract!" Ethan chimed in as he took a seat on the table, grinning at his friend.

Antonio sighed gloomily, losing his smile. "I don't wanna talk about that, Ethan." He didn't want anything to remind him of Travis or Praveen. "I don't even care about that fucking contract."

"Are you sure?" Ethan asked, rubbing on his chin. "Do you not care about the contract or you are just upset that the reason for that contract is Travis?" He got off the table and walked to his friend. "I know of your hatred for Praveen, my brother and I understand you. He had hurt all of us and all of us probably feels the same..."

"He didn't just hurt me!" Antonio clenched his fists, hitting them hard on the table. "That boy ripped my very soul and whatever reminds me of him makes me fume."

"But Travis..." Ethan sighed, shaking his head. "...I haven't really interacted with him but from whatever you guys say, he acts different from Praveen. Don't you think..."

"I don't give a damn whether he's Praveen or Travis. That boy makes me fume whenever I see him." He rolled, getting off the chair. "Everything about him, his face, his body and even the way he smiles reminds me of that cheater. It is unacceptable to me and as long as he is in my company, he's gonna have to deal with me." He vowed, furiously looking at his friend.

Ethan raised his hands like he was surrendering. He didn't wanna make his friend more upset. "Anyway, are you going to the party tonight?"

"Am I?" Antonio laughed at the top of his voice. "Of course, I am going. And you're coming with me."

"Wouldn't miss it for the world." Ethan said abruptly, shaking his head. "That party is like royalty, only comes once in a year. I get to mingle with my fellow businessmen plus..." He opened his arms widely, winking at Antonio. "...I get to meet some cuties there and if I am lucky, I might get laid tonight."

Antonio burst into laughter. "You're insane. Get out of here!" He took a book and threw it right at Ethan.

Ethan dodged the book and laughed, quickly moving away from his friend. "You're crazy. But you'll need to go early. You know that many people go there just so that they can have an interaction with you."

Antonio laughed, shaking his head. He watched as his friend left and then went back to his work. At least, for that day he just wanted to be away from Tonzalez blue so that he could save himself from the headache of seeing Travis. The guy had been at the company for three freaking weeks but Antonio's hatred and anger continued growing. Or was it?

***

As expected that day, the entire five star hotel was sparkling with gold and silver decors, expensive flowers and all the food and entertainment. The annual business party was finally here, the party that was held by the governor himself where businessmen and politicians met just to mingle and party, away from their businesses. It was always the party that everyone was looking forward. And it was only attended by powerful businessmen and politicians. It was always a party to look forward to.

This time, the governor had gone an extra mile by hosting the party at one of the best five star hotel's main hall in the city. Everything was classy and there was even a red carpet this time where numerous people from media were busy capturing every moment. Even magazine companies had sent their own people for the bigger story.

Expensive, gorgeus cars were arriving where big businessmen, single married and dating came out with their dates that night, except for a few that were just alone. Celebrities arrived and the media had their cameras rolling to capture them. That night everyone was dressed to kill in designer clothes, ranging from suits to classy skinny jeans to beautiful gowns worn by the ladies and different hairstyles. It was definitely going to be a night to remember.

But suddenly, the moment everyone had been waiting for arrived. A big, red and beautiful remonzin arrived and parked right there and people were already screaming in excitement. All the cameras, the media and almost everyone's eyes shifted to the big car. People had their cameras ready and their hearts were already racing.

The guard quickly got out of the car and rushed to open the door. He was dressed smartly in a black suit. He opened the door and bowed for his master and before the master even came out, cameras were already shattering. And when he finally got out, the media surrounded him, trying to take their best shot. They couldn't have enough of him.

Antonio Gonzalez was always one of the people everyone was looking forward to see at such parties. For the last six years since he started attending the annual party, he'd been slaying it on the carpet and everyone there got a chance to see the sexy hunk.

Antonio Gonzalez was dressed in a pitch black designer's tuxedo with what looked to be golden stripes on the jacket running vertically. He had a red shirt inside with a bowtie and black shoes. His hair was well gelled and then combed backwards, revealing his gorgeous face on which he wore a smile. He looked expensive, smelled expensive and had many people horny there. They took all the pictures that they could.

But of course, as expected, Antonio was graced by his loving husband who was equally killing it since he was a model and all. He was wearing a red designer's tight trouser, a blue designer's tuxedo with a black shirt inside a bowtie like his husband. His white sparkly shoes were adorable and he had his hair made into many braids. He was happy and he was holding on to his husband like he just wanted to be a part of him, literally warning every idiot there to back off.

And of course, cameras were also rolling for Antonio's sister and her date for that evening, Ethan. She was wearing a beautiful blue, sparkly gown that totally showed her curves. It was long, touched the ground but had a long slit too from half her thigh all the way down. She had silver sparkly high heels on her feet and her hair was all curled and loose. She had expensive jewelry on her and being with a man as handsome as Ethan, she was happy as fuck. Ethan was dressed in a red tuxedo with a green shirt inside and yellow shoes.

Antonio slowly walked to the entrance of the auditorium, busy waving at the smiling people. He was really happy and this time, he was absolutely sure that nothing was gonna ruin that happiness for him. At least, he deserved a night of forgetting about his troubles.

"And there's my handsome celebrity!" The governor hollered, opening his arms widely when he saw Antonio.

Antonio gave him a tight hug, patting on his back. The governor was a man in his mid-50s and one of the most powerful businessmen in the country. He was dressed beautiful in a black designer's suit, white shirt inside and pitch black shoes. His hair was completely removed but he slayed his baldness and he looked younger that way. He had gray eyes and a cute rounded face.

"I am really looking forward to you performing tonight, Antonio." The governor commented, powerfully shaking the young man's hands. "I mean, what's the purpose of having a great celebrity if I don't get to enjoy him, right?"

Antonio laughed, nodding. "I agree but maybe next time. I didn't come prepared. Just look..."

"I know that excuse was coming." The governor laughed. "But at least, you'll have to dance, right? They'll be a great performance tonight and I expect you to dance with the celebrity dancers. Show them how it's done."

Antonio scratched his head, trying to find the right answer to give the man. "If you say so then..." He paused and smiled. "...I will do that for you."

"Great! And Bruce darling..." He leaned forward and pecked the fashion gold. "...you look really lavishing tonight."

"Thank you so much, governor!" Bruce blushed, clinging to his husband even more.

"You're welcome and tonight..." The governor pointed. "...I expect you guys to sit on the table with me. And tonight... I have an important..."

But the governor didn't even finish his sentence as people starting gasping...

Whoa! Wow! OMG! Those were the words that people were using. It was like something had suddenly gotten their attention. Even the media people that had been taking pictures of Antonio and the governor rushed away from there, making Antonio wonder where they were going. But when he turned to see what everyone was looking at... He was blown away.

For a second, time stood still and Antonio felt his heart begin to race... his eyes couldn't move away from that view... everything disappeared and he even forgot how to breathe. It was suddenly cold and at first, Antonio felt that coldness hit his legs and then it went all the way up to his spine. He couldn't help the moan that escaped his lips. He bit his lips as suddenly, his emotions got mixed up. He didn't know what he felt anymore.

All eyes, all cameras were on that boy who looked like the god of fashion. Shit! Antonio's head was spinning as he looked at the fashion beauty that was busy smiling as he walked down the red carpet, slaying every move that he did.

He was wearing a tight, expensive looking designer's tight white, silvery trouser that showed his gorgeous, feminine curves and a white long sleeved designer's white shirt that was also tucked in. But it had what looked to be a long cape that reached the floor but at the same time, it looked like a train. He looked classy, sexy, godly and kingly. He had beautiful white shoes on his feet with no stockings. His hair was made into a long braided ponytail with gold and silver bands and a little untouched hair in front. He took people's hearts away and with that smile on his face, even Antonio couldn't help but stare.

Bruce on the other hand lost the smile on his face, replaced by a huge frown. He looked at his husband and could tell that he was lost just by staring at that boy. He hissed silently, feeling like he was about to burst from anger.

Travis walked sexily to where the governor stood. He knew that Antonio was staring at him and he also saw that devilish look on Bruce's face but he totally ignored it. He just reached the governor and the man hugged him tightly and kissed both his cheeks.

"Wow, you look really beautiful!" The governor commented. He too couldn't help but feel some lust for the boy. "Thanks for honoring my invitation."

"I wouldn't have missed it for the world." Travis said with a sexy grin. "It's not every day that you get to mingle with a man like you."

"And it's not every day one gets to be in the presence of such beauty. It is an honor." He bowed and kissed Travis' hand right in front of the watchful eyes and Antonio too. Antonio couldn't help but feel a wave of jealous hit him. He didn't even realize it did.

"Your father was a great friend of mine." The governor lost the smile on his face. "We had known each other before I even became governor and he really helped me a lot. He was a really powerful businessman and he shall be remembered as one. I am really sorry that I didn't attend his funeral. I was out of the country at that time."

Travis smiled sheepishly, trying to mask his emotions. "It's okay. He really was a great man. He was my hero."

The governor smiled, coiling his arm with the pretty boy. "Come, let me introduce you to..."

"Antonio Gonzalez!" Travis chimed in, staring at the man that was looking at him like a piece of food. "What a coincidence. I never thought we'd meet here."

"Neither did we." Bruce said hoarsely.

"What? You know each other..."

Travis looked at Antonio and gave him a wink. "He's my business partner." He said a little loudly. "I am one of the shareholders of Tonzalez blue."

"That makes it all better." The governor rubbed his hands. "Shall we get this party started?"

"Sure!" Travis nodded.