At a small corner table in the restaurant, Billy and Jeff were seated across from one another.As they began to eat, the soft flickering light of the candles created warm shadows on their faces.Billy couldn't help but notice the somber expression written all over Jeff's faceIt was darker than normal. "We have reported it to the school, so do not worry about what happened," Billy gave Jeff a gentle shove. Aside from what was going on in school, Billy observed that Jeff had become less of an indifferent person. However, he was always gloomy and would always be lost in thought.Billy was aware that Jeff's grandfather was not feeling well, but he could not shake the feeling that Jeff's pessimism was hiding something."But it's really funny though. And I think I know the person who might be behind this" Billy dropped his spoon, his full attention of Jeff who scooped a spoonful of food into his mouth. "I heard David speaking with someone after the meeting and I think it has something to
Wiping perspiration from his face, Jeff glared at the masked figure while taking deep breaths. The person knew him, no doubt and he knew the person too. However, it was very difficult to know who the person is.Letting out a low chuckle, Jeff dust off his cloth, standing properly like he wasn't the person who finished fighting."Impressive, impressive" He clapped his two hands, approaching the masked figure slowly. "Stop beating around the bush and tell me who you fucking are!"The change in Jeff's voice caught the masked figure off guard but he wasn't an easy person too, he came prepared for Jeff."I guess playtime is over now" The masked figure voice turned serious as he folded his arms, his exposed thick brows creasing in a rough line. "You know, when you first arrived in Arty City. I mean when I first saw you, I was a little surprise and thought you were in danger. I even warned you to go back to Starry City if you don't want to be in danger but I guess I was just pitying you then
"You are shocked?!" Elias scoffed unbelievably. "You know, I thought you were unaware of it. That was the reason I warned you to go back to Arty City. You didn't listen to me and sided with the Malfoy Family. You are the worst!!"EB's face was red, sweaty, and full of tears. He cleaned his eyes roughly, wanting to say more words but Jeff's expression made him hold back. "I'm not going to stop until I get rid of everyone in the Malfoy Family! And if you try to stop me, I won't hesitate to kill you even if we are related!"With quivering hands, he reached out into his pocket and brought out a picture. He squeezed the picture and threw it at Jeff. "I mean every one of my words."Not waiting for Jeff's response, he turned around and disappeared into the nearby dark corner.After Elias left, Jeff breathed rapidly, his body shaking with force. With trembling hands, slowly picked up the crumbled picture on the floor. His throat was dry and his heart was beating erratically against his ribca
There was another son of their mother who was presumably still unidentified, in addition to EB and Jeff.With his hand still firmly gripping the picture, Jeff collapsed onto his bed as soon as he got home.Jeff felt like his entire body was collapsing during the oppressive, suffocating walk home.Instead of asking Jeff to get in touch with him, EB simply handed him the picture, spoke to him in a shattering manner, and left.Jeff's fingers moved across the image, his gaze fixed on the smiling woman.He had seen just a picture of this woman called his Mother before, back in the Hemsworth home. He'd seen it with Emmanuel, Edward's Father but really didn't know that the person was his Mother.For the first time since leaving the Hemsworth House, Jeff felt truly terrified as EB's accusations and remarks reverberated in his ears.When they kicked him out, he was just a little sad, he never for once felt scared of leaving the place he used to stay as a baby.EB asserted that the Malfoy Famil
Jeff was in his classroom. He rested his head on his desk. He was lost in his own reverie, thinking back on what had happened the night before.His questions were endless, and his answers were scant. Furthermore, things were not getting any easier due to the scandal's distractions. He was aloof, his gaze fixed on the horizon of his own thoughts, even as his classmates' chatter buzzed around him.Jeff was still the talk of the school because of the entire scandal involving the prostitute. Jeff continued to be unfazed by the silent groans and critical stares. It was not that everything did not bother him. But given his current situation, he could not afford to worry about what other people thought of him.He understood that to uncover the truth relating to the Malfoy's and his mother, he must be focused. He must sharpen his senses and prepare for anything. However, he wouldn't be able to do that unless he confronts his demons. Jeff had strong reasons to believe that David has his ha
Everyone thought it was over as they tried to pull David away but it wasn't the same for Jeff.In a fit of rage, David and his friends left, and Jeff followed them and took hold of David's collar."If any of you follow me, I'm not sure he will last long" He declared, not sparing his friends a single glance."What the hell do you think you are doing to your senior?!" Even though David tried to break free from Jeff's hold, he was simply too powerful.Jeff pulled him from the cafeteria before he could comprehend what was happening.As Jeff pulled him along, David's mouth opened into a broad smile, feeling that he had finally succeeded in getting Jeff to react strongly.Although he had been attempting to pull that façade off of himself, the boy was skilled at disguising it. But it seems like something is different this time.Jeff was dragging David, and he had no idea how much of an impact he had caused on his own. David assumed his friends were following him.David yanked Jeff's hand out
"This is obviously an assault! How could a junior attack his senior?! I won't sit still!" David yelled, his eyes ablaze with fire, his face bruised. He strongly exchanged glares between the policeman and Jeff who sat leisurely as if everything that happened was none of his business.Which only irritated David more.The station was quite crowded today as it looked like some thugs got into a fight and it didn't end well. Thus, the policeman was focusing more of his attention on the thugs who continued to fight among themselves inside the police station than he was on David."Are the police officers carrying out their duties? This person has been assaulting me, and none of you have even attempted to intervene. This guy here assaulted me, look at all my bruises. It is going to take a while before it heals!" David spoke up, growing raspy in his voice.The policeman released a breath. "Please accept my apologies; I need to make sure they do not create any trouble here."Jeff scoffed as the
To be more precise, David was aware that Jeff had been treating him leniently. He listened to the police officers whispering next to him as he stood to one side and watched his grandmother converse with the commanding officer.They had been discussing Jeff."It seems like he beat up about fifteen large guys by himself," one policeman muttered to the other. "You know, Gloria Santiago would be dead if it were not for him.""I swear! I know this little guy who came to report him does not know who Young Master Jeff is, so I feel bad for him. Additionally, I warned our recently hired team leader not to get too involved in the situation, but he disregarded my advice."David wiped his sweaty palms on his trousers, his nerves betraying him in tiny droplets of perspiration, a visible sign of his inner unease.Jeff's lack of interest was making his grandmother lose her temper, so he cast a sidelong glance at her."The Stevens Family is not small in Starry City. Keep dreaming if you believe you c