CHAPTER 4

"Shut up, you idiot!" I gave him a quiet shout and turned to look around.

"Is there a problem, Vee?" Elena ask.

"Ms. Vee, you're up to no good, and I'm going to report you to your father."

"Really?" I ask, irritated.

I had a sudden thought, so I returned what I had taken and informed my plans to them.

"We already returned everything we took, so you don't need to report to my father, okay? We're joking, of course; why would we steal like that? We have a lot of money; we're wealthy duh."

"You did a great job, Ms. Vee, and I'm not going to complain because you returned everything." You're implying that we're foolish! I'm not the only one on the verge of stealing tsk!

"I'm hungry, so let's get some food first," Rhea said while holding her stomach.

"Right! Let's eat, I'm hungry as well." I agreed and smiled quietly.

"I saw your smile, and I suspect you've devised another stupid scheme."

When Keven turned around, I simply slipped two lipsticks into his pocket. I hugged him and pretended like nothing had happened when I put these on.

I approached a guard who was looking around.

"Excuse me."

"Is there any problem ma'am?

"Oh, I witnessed a man take something from this mall and put it in his pocket. I believe he's gonna steal it." I said to the guard.

"Are you going to confront him?"

"Oh, the one who is dressed in black." Keven made a single point. My buddies were astonished when the guard approached Keven, but they gradually covered their lips to stop giggling.

"You must accompany me—"

"Wait! I didn't take it, and I'm not sure how it got into my pocket." He said.

"You're Keven, right? You cheated! You know, that's not good for me. Do you want to inform Daddy about me?" They all stared at me, and I smiled when the guard switched his eyes to Keven.

"Ms. Vee! You must be the one who put it in my pocket, didn't you?"

"Hey! You know that it's bad to accuse someone without evidence, Keven?!"

Bellie intervened when I was about to kick him.

"Yes, gurl, what he's saying is correct," Bellie spoke in hushed tones into my ear.

***

We arrived at the police station after reviewing your surveillance footage.

"Vee. I'm tired."

"Eh, Jenna, don't sleep there."

"How can I get a good night's sleep while we're in here? It's nearly nighttime!"

"We can't even eat, and I'm starving." 

"You're gaining weight because you're only thinking about food, Rhea."

I'm simply standing off on the side, listening in on what the five of them are discussing, while Keven is hunched over and glaring at me. I just lifted my brows when I saw daddy, who was now conversing with the two cops.

We were out in a matter of minutes, and my friends went home.

We've arrived at our house, and Keven and I are now looking at each other.

"What were you thinking, Vee, when you accused Keven of stealing?"

"He's a thief!" I drew a cross and locked my gaze on Keven.

"He showed me your surveillance camera, and it's clear that you put it in his pocket! Then you intended to steal with your friends, if you're still going to hang out with them you'll end up hurting yourself!" I turned to my father, irritated.

"What the hell is going on?! Don't you dare talk to them like that, they're the one who makes me happy dad! If you don't want me to leave the house, don't talk to them like that!!"

"And where do you intend to go? To your friend's house?!"

"Yes!"

"Ms. Vee, what are you doing? Don't respond to your father in this manner!"

"Do you mind if I say something? Who are you to jump in on our conversation?? If you just leave right away then that would be great!"

When daddy slap me, I was taken aback, and my tears began to flow.

"You have no idea how to be shy!" It irritates me.

"You think you're a good father? Well, you are not! Come on, go ahead and hurt me!! Simply kill me so you don't have to deal with me!!!" I yelled, and the pain in my throat was excruciating.

Maids were staring at me as I stared at them both and rolled my eyes.

I was trembling, and my tears were dripping faster than my thoughts.

I knelt and covered my ears with my hands.

"Ahhhhhh!!!!!" I screamed and then sobbed.

"Vee!" They put their hands on my shoulder.

"Ms. Vee..."

As the tears continued to pour, my hands began to tremble and I saw that I was sweating.

I was caught in my chest, having trouble breathing once more.

"D-Dad..." That's something I'd struggle to say. Keven carried me to my room after picking me up.

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It was morning when I awoke, and when I looked to the side, daddy was seated on the floor, holding my hand.

Did he keep an eye on me from last night until this morning? Tsk, that's unbelievable.

"You're awake, Ms. Vee." Someone abruptly spoke on the other side of me, which caught me off guard.

"You're still here?" I asked in a serious tone. He also kept an eye on me?!

"Son—"

I shifted my focus to my father. "Dad, aren't you going to leave?" Raised my eyebrow.

"He's a scholar student of mine, Vee, and I've decided to adopt him." What! Or he did already adopt him?! 

Gosh, this worst day ever!!

"What the hell, dad? Day by day you're getting worst, why would you adopt him? We don't know who that man is!"

I pointed to Keven at the same time.

"I've known Keven since he was a child, Vee. At the foster home, I met Keven." Don't tell me he'll let Keven living this house as well!

"Really?" I became irritated and turned my sight to Keven, who had now bowed his head. I switch my gaze between the two of them.

"You can't even take care of me, you have no time on me and now you're gonna add one more child? You're going to let him live in this house? You're a complete lunatic, dad!" He slapped me with his palm rising.

"That's all right! If you try to slap me again, you'll only see maids and Keven the next time you come home to this house!"

"You'll make him my brother after you make him my bodyguard!" I went ahead and added some more.

"No, I'm going to hire a bodyguard once more." I was on the verge of breaking your jaw.

He's gonna hired a new bodyguard again!! Annoying!

I inhaled deeply and fixed my gaze on him. "All right, dad, it's up to you." I sat down and sat down again on the bed.

It's not just that I do what I always do to them; it's also that it's fun.

I heard the door open, and when it shut, it appeared that they had both exited. My stomach hurt. 

"Ouchhh!" I sobbed. Last night, I didn't eat anything!

When I stood up and opened the door, I was surprised to see Keven carrying a tray loaded with food.

"I know you're hungry, so eat up." He handed it to me, and I took it right away.

I stared him down square in the eyes. "Understand, don't expect me to treat you like a true brother!"