Their trip was successful. On the other hand, Lia had to work. She didn't want to think more and scare herself. Jake didn't know anything and he wasn't followed by anyone. Otherwise, he would know.So she decided that they only followed her."You are sighing like a person who has nothing to do. Go do something."Lia was scolded by her mom. She then got up from her lying posture on the sofa and moved towards her room.She had nothing to do because she didn't want to do anything.She was not in a mind to concentrate on anything. "I will sleep."Yes, when you have nothing to do, sleep.But sometimes the loyal sleep also doesn't give you the time of the day. Then what?Lia sat up, fell down, then sat up again.This time, she sighed again."Hey, what to do?"She wanted to call Aster and ask but she controlled herself. What if he was somewhere important and she disturbed them? Wouldn't that be a disaster?Yes, she had to do something or she would go mad thinking about it again and again.
Oggy was drooling in his sleep when he was woken up by Marvin."You are back, brother."He immediately hugged Marvin."Get away. You will drool on me."Oggy pouted. He was extra clingy when he was half awake."When did you come back?""Midnight. You didn't wait for me."Oggy woke up from these words. "That, I thought you wouldn't want to disturb me. So I didn't wake up. And I was very tired from the shows. You see!"Marvin knew what truth he was saying. He was a lazy guy and he wouldn't be asked anyway. "Come out. I'll tell you what I found."Oggy walked like a zombie.Marvin shook his head and went out."That kid, he is not awake yet?""Grandpa, he woke up now. Tell then, we can talk. I met the leader and he seemed somewhat friendly towards us.""Yeah, he is a good guy. Back then, he single-handedly fought the eighth family in the mafia circle. From then, only ten families remained in their circle. No one knew why they fought but it was terrifying. Your father admires him. Haha!"T
"I lied to her."Aster was lamenting his decision. "Why did I do that? Was telling the truth not an option? I'm so bad. She had the right to know. Who am I to decide what is easy for her? So should I tell her?"Aster kept debating."No, I shouldn't tell her. She is spooked now. If she knows about this, she will be more scared. I don't want that to happen. She is very stressed about everything going on right now. But if she knew she was being targeted like me, she will flip out. She has enough stress worrying about me. Why add more?"The other side of Aster told him."But seriously, she should know.""What about you tell her later?""Like the next time clock strikes twelve?""Yeah, after a year.""No, I mean, the minute hand crossing the twelve?""No no no."Aster felt that this talking was getting nowhere. He had tried opposing views to consider and debate and that was horribly wrong.He was even more confused. Then he decided to ask Marvin. He would know what to do."Marvin, what sh
"You are back."Aster and Lia served Marvin. One took his bag and the other took him to the chair."You are too attentive today.""Yes, yes, Marvin, brother, you work so hard daily. You should also take some rest. How about a nice glass of refreshing cool juice?"Lia brought him apple juice."This is nice."Lia and Aster looked at each other and decided their next course of action."How about I start the messaging function on this chair?"Well, enough was enough. But massaging, he could use it later."Tell me, what are you doing waiting for me?"Lia looked at Aster asking him to start talking.She didn't want to seem desperate even though she totally was.Aster nodded."Lia wants to know about the stuff that happened when we were back there.""What stuff and back where?"Marvin also played along."The people who were responsible for following me?""That is quite complicated, you see. The person who ordered the mission is from a mafia family. And we can't contact him at the present. Bu
"I have news. Actually, Aster you have news."Aster was called by Marvin to discuss this particular news."What is it?"Aster thought that it should be about the matter concerning Lia. But he was indeed baffled by how Marvin didn't call her. Because Marvin knew that she was very much interested in knowing all the ins and outs of the matter. "You will be surprised. And it concerns you at the present. Lia will know about this later. In a few hours. And it depends on you. So are you ready?"Aster hoped that it was a piece of good news. Because good news was always better than bad news."I just wanted to tell you that the leader of outliers wants to speak with you. He is very interested in you because you were the only one who dared to show him face. Maybe as he is the leader now, no one refutes him like that. Personally, I think, that people should have someone refuting them from time to time. Otherwise, it's easy to fly off in the sky and overestimate your capabilities."Wait? So he h
"What deal did you make with him?"Marvin finally asked Aster. He had to know this because if things went south, he would have to put out the fire. And to put off a fire, you should know where the extinguisher is."I decided to help them. They need a financial partner. Like they don't have latest technology products. I accepted the offer. I provide them the products at a low price and they will take me in as a guest leader.""Is this some sort of exchange student type of thing? I'm getting strong vibes like that.""Yes, also I will teach them tech stuff and they will maybe teach us their kind of stuff."Marvin was speechless. Who would have thought that that group was in some desperate need of this?In a way, that also made sense.They had no backers but they managed to stay in the game and their income should bot be that high. So it should be cool that they have some people working for them but other people wouldn't be willing.Now take his secretary for example. She would never work
"You did what?"Aster was really right. Lia didn't like that he was trying to solve things for her behind her back. She would never want anyone to sacrifice themselves for others. It was unfair."You should have told me. Why would you agree to something like that? What if he wants you to do bad things?"Aster was calm now."He said he wouldn't ask me to do illegal things."Lia rolled her eyes."He said and you believed. You are the most stupid person I have ever met. Do you believe the words of a kidnapper? He is kidnapping you.""No, he is a good guy."Lia was so angry that she wanted to beat him up."How can you trust so easily? They are lying."Lia didn't believe a word of what he said. How can someone who has an ulterior motive tell the truth?"No, he is not a bad guy.""If not, why would you be asked to help them? Aren't, there so many people?"Aster was also curious about that."He said it was because I told him off."Lia didn't believe again."You call him. I will also disresp
They were all gathered to discuss the deal between Aster and the leader of the outliers. Because the outliers were a group that was feared by everyone in the rich families, they had to tread lightly otherwise they faced the end of blowing themselves up. “Okay, let's talk. You raise your hand, state your point, and see if anyone has issues with your point. Is it clear to everyone? Okay, then let's start.” Marvin was presiding over their little meeting. There were few people present because the others had no idea of this topic. Lia, Aster, and Oggy sat before Marvin. “I want to say that this whole idea is ridiculous. I mean, what if the leader had ulterior motives? he would not tell to us. But he would try to make himself look pitiful so that our hearts would be filled with compassion and we would agree to help him.” Lia stopped herself to look at Aster. She had to see his reaction and then continue. And no one raised any objections to her statement. “You are right.” O