Chapter 2

Austinimus/Pegasus’ POV

Rolling into the parking lot of the library, Bill,my bodyguard, is silently inspecting the place. “Sir we will have to call for more guards. There are too many people or we could use the backdoor to get in,” he said. “Bill I’ll enter from the front. It’s fine just get some more guards,” I said as I put on my voice modifier and my mask. Let me present myself, I’m Austinimus Achilles Knight also known to be the richest man in the world at the moment. I have always been doing my best in my business and well it paid off pretty well. I got several companies here and many more overseas. But I have also made myself known under the name of Pegasus for my books. I started writing poems and stories when I was 13 years old. With time it became a way of relaxation and pretty much my hobby but then one day I decided to get my poems published and well it turned out that people appreciated my writing and therefore over the years I built up the fame of Pegasus.

Writing is my passion and it will always be and I want to keep it separated from my business and that is why I use a pen name and doesn’t reveal my real identity to the world. I’m already getting the fame from acing in the business world and the worldwide spread of my books have definitely built the image of Pegasus. Only a few people are aware of my little secret and that includes my guards, my family and my best friend, Jack. And I don’t even want to reveal my identity to the world because it just makes people love my books for what they are and not for the billionaire author.

Anyways my books are filled with deep feelings and make people realize about how much more life is actually about and in all honesty I don’t know from where I get those words but when I sit down and hold a pen, it systematically comes out of my chest. I have never felt anything that I have written in my books for any girl that I have met. Well that’s probably because they were just there for my money but who am I to complain. I mean I have women throwing themselves at me.

Anyways, we finally made it inside the library after I tried greeting the crowd outside. Hearing screaming Pegasus just made me feel a strong feeling of satisfaction in my heart knowing that people appreciate my work. It is just such a great feeling to see all these people coming to just see me. I have never done a meet up in this city which is where I lived because I never thought that I actually had so many fans here and well it just makes me feel proud of myself. So after an hour of talking to many fans and signing autographs, my eyes caught the sight of a beautiful girl standing in the line with radiant smile on her lips. That is one gorgeous girl. She was looking around and contemplating the crowd and I finally caught a glimpse of her prominent dimples as she turned towards me. I quickly looked away making sure that she doesn’t catch me staring at her. She is certainly the most beautiful girl that I have ever seen in my life. The innocence in her eyes is something that is rare and hard to find. “Pegasus hi I’m such a big fan,” a girl said as it was her turn. “Oh well thank you,” I told her as I tried to stay focus and not look up at the beauty who was standing just a few feet away.

After taking a picture with the fan, it was finally the turn of the beautiful woman who has enticed me. “I’m very honored to be finally able to meet you sir. Your work is incredible and it has save my life,” she said as she looked into my brown eyes. She seriously has such piercing brown eyes. “Oh well I should be the one thanking you for reading my work. It’s just an amazing feeling to be able to make a difference in the world but what do you mean that my work has saved your life,” I said. “It’s not important. You just did,” she said and I simply nodded. “Can you please sign my books,” she asked me with a smile and I nodded. Taking the books out of her backpack, she handed them to me. “Wow you have all my books,” I said feeling very flattered. “Yea can you sign it for me, I’m Blanch,” she said and I nodded as I started to sign my books. “You have a beautiful name,” I said as I wrote her name. Whispering her name to myself, I don’t know why but I’m loving the way her name roll on my tongue. “Thank you so much sir. It was a pleasure meeting you,” she said as she turned to leave. Looking at her every motion, I tried to take in all her features. She is simply flawless, her voice was melody to my ear and her eyes were full of happiness and liveliness but still I could see a tint of worry in them. As she walked out of the doors, I knew that I may not to seeing her ever again but there is definitely something drawing me towards her. She seems just so enticing and the fact that she said I’m her savior makes me want to know more about her and the reason for which she said that. Maybe she didn’t mean it literally. Oh god I just met the girl for less than fifteen minutes and she has already made me so curious. I need to find her. Well I’ll probably just forget about her eventually anyways so I should really stop thinking about her. Her eyes are so beautiful though and her beautiful hair tied in ponytail. She must look ravishing with her hair down. I had an urge to comb my hand through her silky brown hair. Austinimus get a grip, it’s just a girl. An extraordinarily gorgeous girl. Groaning at the thought of her, I tried my best not to make it too obvious that my mind was elsewhere.

After the meet up, I felt completely exhausted but I still had a lot of things to do at the office so as I got home, I took a shower and quickly slipped into my signature black suit. Examining my appearance in the mirror as I fixed my tie, I couldn’t help but think of how I made a name for myself. I was already known to be the reckless son of the all time businessman, Alessandro Knight. The company line was passed down to me a few years ago but with my hard work, the company experienced major expansion and I brought the company on a worldwide level. As a result, I became the current richest man in the world. There is also my books which is well appreciated by the world thus spreading the name Pegasus all over the world. Well I have the best life that I could ever wish for and I truly have nothing to complain about. To be honest, it is really a proud feeling when people tell you that they are inspired by me or that they appreciate my work.

After getting ready, I went to the office with Bill on my trail. So I have known Bill since I was a teenager. He has been my bodyguard and my driver since then. Having a bodyguard truly made me feel caged when I was young but I came to know about the importance of having a bodyguard when I was in highschool and got attacked. It was dad’s rivals I think and well you could say that I could have gotten killed that day if Bill wasn’t there. But now I’m totally capable of protecting myself but it’s still a precautionary measure to have Bill around. So yea after a short ride, I finally got to the office which was mostly empty because work time is already over. You see I try to work as much as I can because nothing is gonna be done by itself and that’s what comes with having companies all over the world. Some call me workaholic but you gotta do what you gotta do.

After working for a few hours, I glanced at the clock and saw that it was currently midnight. Suddenly my phone started ringing grabbing my attention. “Hello Knight speaking,” I said in a totally professional tone. “Austinimus Achilles Knight, why are you still not home,” I heard my mom scream from the other end of the line. “Mama calm down will you. There is no need to scream,” I said as I sighed.

Yups my mama doesn’t like when I overwork myself. “You are still at the office right? I call at your place and you were not there,” she said sounding worried. “Mama I’m fine. I’m just finishing up some contracts and I’ll head home soon don’t worry,” I said as I massaged my forehead with my hand. “Honey you should stop exhausting yourself that much. Please go home,” she said in a low voice. “Okay okay mama you won. I’m going home,” I said as I closed the file in front of me. “Thank you for listening honey,” she said her voice suddenly lively again. “I can’t say no to you mama you know that,” I said as I grabbed my coat from the sofa and made my way to the parking lot where Bill was patiently waiting for me. “I know son. Now don’t forget about the brunch tomorrow okay,” she said making me instantly groan. “Mama is it important that I come,” I asked as I took a seat in the back of the car. “Yes honey. I’m expecting you to be present at 11 o’clock sharp. No excuse. Now get home. Goodnight Austin,” she said.

After I wished her goodnight, we hung up and I couldn’t help but feel annoyed by the idea of going to brunch tomorrow. Mama has been trying to get me with her friend’s daughter since so long and I’m totally sure that it has something to do with her. Mama has been pretty mad at me because oh well I might be all over the tabloids regularly for being with different women each week and that is not sitting well with mama. I’ll just have to undergo the pain of seeing the annoying and absolutely clingy daughter of mama’s friend tomorrow because mama would be really pissed if I don’t actually show up tomorrow. Oh God why does this have to happen to me?