CHAPTER 4

Jack's POV:

"What? Are you insane?!" He repeated it. I was taken aback by this man and walked away from him. I sat back down on the long sofa and touched my brow once more. I closed my eyes for a moment to rethink things properly. And I remember going to the bookstore the next day. I need to figure out what's going on. Is Samantha doing her job?

'I hope so. Tsk!'

"Hey!" Froyd had interrupted my thoughts once more. I even began to lose my focus.

"Can. You. Please. Shut. Up." I even emphasized the words I said.

He sought and shifted his focus to the window I had just passed. I merely eyed this man since I had lost my mental focus. I noticed how his appearance changed, not what he always expressed. It was also evident to him that he was dealing with a problem same as Rizhui.

‘What can I expect? Everyone who comes to my life has gone through trials. If they keep it to themselves while I am, I will just beat my problem. '

Froyd whirled in my direction before watching out the window again. He also bit his lips, and sometimes I noticed that he opened his mouth, but he shut it up, too.

That's why I crossed my arms and gave him a drastic look. I see how he shivered when he twirled his gaze on me.

"Tell me, what's the problem? You look so stupid when you're doing that weird stuff! Tsk!"

"H-huh?… Ah… Eh… Hu—"

"I'm not permitting you to tell your reason. Just tell me your f*ckin' problem." I stated, with a blank expression on my face. He sat back in his chair and leaned back. Because of nervousness, his fingers twitched. Now I don't want to know, and my patience has worn thin.

Even he didn't tell me, I already know what's bothering his mind. He was always concerned with others rather than himself. It's no surprise that Froyd became my best friend. We only take care of someone we treasure; we value and save them from people who were always hurting them. We will always be there for them. But they keep running away and chasing people who should no longer be carrying about. When they are with us, they leave without saying goodbye. And they will forget why they are still alive and well.

I can't even blame them. My sister is in love. What a f*ckin' affection!

"W-wait… are you sure?"

"Yes, no need. I already know what your problem is. I'm also tired. Just sleep and always lock the windows in your room. Goodnight." I stood up from my seat on the sofa. I stepped out of the living room after saying that.

I didn't even reach the staircase when he approached me again, "W-wait… Uhmm…" up until now, the nervousness he felt still not fading away. That's why I waited for him to speak up. "Goodnight, see you tomorrow!" He screamed before he walked out in my direction, and I saw how he ran to his room on the left side of the house.

"Crazy Kid! Tsk!" I even shook my head because of Froyd's stupidity. 

                                  ***

(TOMORROW MORNING, 8:30 AM)

"What's the matter? Why are you calling me at exactly 5 in the morning?"  I shrieked furiously at the man who followed me into this restaurant. He is now sitting in the chair next to the woman he married after the 10th death anniversary of my mother and older brother. I didn't even stop them because it was their choice, too.

'But, what's wrong with this old man?'

"Sit down first, Son." He said softly before pointing to the chair in front of them.

Before I said the nasty words in my head, I turned my gaze to them. I did what he instructed. I took a seat in the chair my father was referring to. I crossed my legs at the same time. I even took a stroll around the restaurant.

There's a customer who was sitting far from us. Maybe five chairs are still not occupied before our table. And the waiter/waitress assisting their clients who will take orders.  Some of them are focused on their laptop, while others are talking to their friends about what will going to take, and the waiter is waiting for its response.

I leaned my head on the headboard of the chair and raised my right hand to call a waitress next to the counter. We were at the back of the restaurant.

It's obvious to this woman that she's new to this job; it's evident how she acts, but she's not looking at us, so I can't see her face.

"Hey, Miss!" I yell at her to get her attention. But I was mistaken because everyone in the restaurant rolled their eyes in my direction.

"Tsk! I'm calling for that waitress, not you! So, mind your business, f*cker!"

"Son!" When he said those words, there was a mix of threats in his voice, and he even kicked my foot weakly. I just rolled my eyes and waited for the waitress to approach us. She's holding a menu and a small piece of paper, as well as a ballpen. I even peek at the table.

'She's completely a stupid woman.' I mocked her through my mind.

"What's your order, Sir?" she asked me, so I glanced to her side. She's using a formal tone, but it's still apparent that she's nervous.

"Tsk." 

That's all that came out from my mouth, and I took the menu in her hand even though there was one on our table. The two people in front of me also knew what was happening, but they didn't even bother to talk. 

Also, I’m not particularly eager to humiliate this woman to all people in the restaurant.

'And so what?'

But I was disturbed by how she bowed her head while looking at the menu. When I switched to another page, I noticed something in my peripheral vision about this waitress. Her fingers trembled, and I saw how she bit her lips because of pressure.

"Did you already choose, Son?" My dad asked me when he noticed that I placed the menu on our table and crossed my legs while giving him my blank expression.

The woman also raised her head and gaped at me. I stretched my arms and gave her an intense look. She's wearing simple sunglasses, and it's clear that the woman has a lovely feature on her face if she could only fix herself.

"Nah! I lost my appetite." I truthfully said when I turned my head to my father. And I glanced again to this waitress who was still on my right side. " And you, if you want a job and have money to spend. Don't be uncomfortable and embarrassed. What's the reason why you are working? Who the person you're helping or w–" I stopped from talking, and I also hold my chin with my right hand. "– whatever your reasons are, it's not my business. For me… don't be shy, be confident without minding f*ckin' people. You're beautiful with eyeglasses, don't bow your head while your customer's taking an order. It's annoying; you know that? Got it?" She slightly nodded at what I'd said without even glimpsing at my face.

'What's with her? Am I that scary person? H*ck!'

"Tsk. You may now go." I commanded her, which made her stunned.

"B-but… s-sir–" 

"1 slice of lasagna. That's it. You may now go. PLEASE." I said with emphasis again, and she nodded and hurriedly walked away in my direction.

I shuddered my head because of that waitress.

"Is that you, son?" After that waitress had vanished from our sight, Daddy abruptly uttered.

But I just gave him a sharp look and swayed back against the headboard.

"What are you doing here? You supposed to be taking care of my twin 'n her son."

"She's fine there. Also, the trusted doctor is taking care of her while we're away. We'll be going back tomorrow. We had just returned home to discuss with you a business venture. The Black Rose Organization is an unknown organization that deals with illegal business and the base of the organization is in the United States—"

"What about my organization? What's the problem?" I asked him, and I even interrupted him from speaking.

I'm not sure how to explain their facial expressions.

"Your organization?" They asked me, their faces contorted with surprise. Tita has also joined Daddy. I prefer calling her Tita than mommy. Because even my real mother died, she's still the only one I wanted to cry out 'Mom,' and not others. 

"Yeah, you don't know?" I even asked them for assurance. They both nodded. That's why I slapped my forehead because of annoyance.

"Can't believe this…."