"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
"So now we have to talk about the gaming company with them. How about we first start coding classes? it will take them atleast one year to learn everything. That too if they study well. What if they don't?"Lia was not so sure that this will be okay. She was basically learning coding all the time so it wasnt hard for her. But these guys were not like her. They wouldnt know some basic math. That would seriously trouble them."Dont worry. We will use the editor for this. And slowly teach them while we do everything. If it took more time, they will be penniless."Lia scoffed at that."You basically mean I have to do everything?""Yes?"Marvin was chuckling."Wow, thank you. I would love that. You can pay me too."Lia had a strange brain circuit because she was really happy to work more. That way no one would disturb her and she was very free to do her own thing. Who wouldn't like that?She definitely would."Also, I want to teach them too. I have to see who is more responsive. And I can
The plan was almost nearing its end process. They had discussed all the details and they finalized everything. Having two CEOs certainly helped.And working with Lia was also a bonus. She never wasted time and had her work done perfectly. Looking at it this way, they all outperformed themselves.Group projects were never this fun, Lia felt."Okay, now we have to wait and watch what the Outliers say. I think they would really accept this plan. it has no defects and it will not harm anyone's interest. A job well done."They all cheered and then went to eat lunch. Yeah, their morning meeting took them four hours. It was very tiring but they were all fulfilled.Oggy was happily serving them food."Eat, we have to think that we are awesome and then we will try hard to become awesome. And someday, we will really become awesome. How is my theory?"Lia wanted to say it made sense but she stopped herself."Brother, you have to stop thinking more and start working more. You sang all your old so