George and Dave had been friends since high school. Always together in class and even lived close to each other till they graduated. After graduation and trying to hustle to have a good life, they remained friends. Regularly encouraging each other to push harder to get to their dreams. "One day we'll have the life we have always dreamed of".  Little did they know that faith had plans for them. 

   Dave got a job at a public relations firm. And began working there for a few months. Then the firm had a vacancy to fill and Dave recommended George for the job and luckily for George, he was hired. Although he was working below Dave but what did it matter, work is work. Or was it? 

   One faithful day, a few years later a job opened up in the company for one of the branch managers. By this point Dave and George already had  footholds in the company. Although their attitudes were polar opposites. George was the nice guy who tried to help everyone but Dave was arrogant.  During a board meeting for the decision on who will be the manager, George and Dave's names were mentioned. And a decision was taken on who will be the manager. And George was chosen. 

   As the news broke out, everybody was happy for George. But one person wasn't smiling. And that was Dave. Mind you, he was above George in the company and thought he would be promoted but alas his friend had gone ahead. And this planted a seed of disdain. Dave congratulated his friend but already had hatred in his heart. 

    On one faithful day, as George was about to get into his vehicle to head home, he was ambushed and as he tried to struggle he was hit hard by an object and fell. When he woke up a few hours later he was tied up and blindfolded. He shouted "Help me!!" but no one answered. Then when everywhere was silent an all too familiar voice came from within the shadows "Hello George". George couldn't believe it, could it be? No it can't be, right. "Dave, is that you?" And his dear friend replied "Yes it's me." George thinking his friend was here to save him said he should help me. But instead received a blow to the face. His blindfold was then removed and there he sat, tied, face to face with his best friend. George not understanding what was happening demanded an explanation. "Where do I start from George? Well let me make this simple. You took my spot. Something I worked so hard for. You came from behind and just took it all away and that I cannot accept". George was confused but kept begging. "Please brother don't do this, I am sorry". But Dave didn't want to hear and pulled out a rifle. "I'm sorry George. You cannot take what belongs to me". As he was about to pull the trigger the police arrived. George was saved. And Dave was caught red handed. 

A few days later, George was discharged from the hospital after healing up and Dave was taken to prison for attempting to murder his "dear" friend. So much for friendship. George resumed his work as the branch manager and life went on as peaceful as ever.