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Chapter 36 - Chapter 36: Home Gym

Stretching my tired arms, I yawned as I lazily got off bed. The sun had already risen which indicated that time had gone. Just yesterday, I had thought I wouldn't be able to get some sleep but magically, I fell asleep as soon as I lied down.

It was all thanks to the vigorous exercise I had done in the evening, now my arms felt sore and I myself knew I needed a warm bath.

After soaking myself for what felt like an hour, I finally felt refreshed and went ahead to dress up. Whenever I was indoor, I preferred to wear loose sweatshirts or oversize tees since it made me feel more comfortable.

I could still hear the Junior's voice from downstairs and figured they were in the living room and was proved right when I got there and as it appears, the pair of parent and son were still into their Journey to the west thingy.

Since I was already down, I didn't want to go back up, so I went to the kitchen to heat my food in the microwave before going back to join my parents while I waited for my food to get done.

"Look at you. Do you feel pain anywhere, how are you feeling now? Come seat here beside me" my mom showered me with care and concerns as soon as she saw me and I felt slightly awkward.

My mom was the typical definition of an iron lady. Unwavering, strict and imposing so seeing her treating me with warmth felt foreign kind of foreign to me. Nevertheless, I took my seat beside her as she requested, and answered her questions with a nod or shake of head.

For a reason, my throat felt dry, but I had the habit of not drinking water if I had not eaten, because my stomach would always feel upset whenever I did that.

"So, I and your mom have an announcement to make" I wasn't the least concerned about whatever they had to say but still, wore an interested look anyways.

"So we are going on a vacation to city D. Exciting right!! I and your dad have made the preparations so all you guys have to do is start packing your bags because we are setting off in the afternoon."

I was caught unprepared by her speech as they had already said they had a lot on their plate, hence wouldn't be able to go on a holiday. How this sudden decision came about was surprising.

I wanted so badly to tell my parents that I wanted to stay here and wasn't interested in any holiday whatsoever but when I saw the unwavering look on her dad and mom's face and how excited, junior was about it, I swallowed the words.

They weren't to blame since they might have thought, I would be happy about. Of course if it were before, I would have been jumping in joy or would have immediately packing but now, all I wanted to do was stay at home and unravel my past one after the other.

Just in time, I heard the microwave make a ding sound to inform me that my food was ready and with the perfect distraction, I smiled wanly before leaving. Regardless, I knew I really had to start packing, so I made sure Biden collected the dresses Lisa got for me before leaving. It would be good as I have not gone Christmas shopping in advance and since I was displeased about the holiday, I planned to spend my time indoors.

Third persons P.O.V

It could be said that of all people to be messed with, the ninth master was the deadliest as his means were always crude and inhumane.

However, his looks was a great contrast to his reputation, with eyes like they had just risen from the sea and a love shaped lips, coupled with a pointed nose, he looked out of the world. Those that had seen him would call him 'The pretentious devil, while some would call him a sheep, as in' A wolf in a sheep's clothing and many other heavy names that indicated their fear for him

His lackeys are as much as his enemies, and it was said that he alone could single-handedly take down a whole sect of gangstas, with that, even being his lackey was something to be proud of.

There were different rumors going around about him, and it seemed this couple were about to witness firsthand what his torture felt like.

"You think you could continue to live after hurting someone I love? Haha, am sorry to disappoint you, but it won't be as easy as that."

The couples would have begged if they could, but their tongues had been cut off. After getting the necessary information from their mouth, he had ordered for their tongues to be cut off.

"You know, sometimes I wonder what life would be if everyone was as smart as you. Hahaha. You were being led by the nose by me the entire time but you idiots didn't even notice. Tssk. Well good for you. It's very pleasant to let those who sent you know that I am not such an easy catch right?"

"But whatever, now that I have you, I naturally wouldn't have to let you go right? I'll give you a death worst that death itself" his eyes flashed with a killing glint when he finished the last word, and he nodded to the aide beside him, before turning around to leave.

Mournful sounds of the couple could be heard, but he just turned a deaf ear to it as he walked out. If someone were to hear that this heartless person was a teenager, maybe they also would have not believed since he lived up to his reputation. Ruthless and merciless.

His lips curved into a smile as he kept looking through the documents on his table.

"Prepare the next flight back to New York. Rose should be so eager to see me" He said to the person beside him, Jim.

Jim was a trusted aide his grandfather had personally selected since he was young. Jim's father belonged to the military and there was once a time when they rescued some kids from the hands of terrorists. One of the comrades had to die then and that person happened to be his grandfather's best friend, Larry who took a bullet for him. After he died, he felt gravely indebted to him and so took his sickly son, who needed urgent medical care home to raise alongside his grandson.

That time, his grandfather had footed his extremely expensive medical bills, His heart disease took ten years to heal, and he was discharged after. He was twenty years of age now and since he got discharged, his grandfather made him his grandson's personal aide after rigorous training.

Even though the words were spoken leisurely, one could tell that indeed wasn't the case. It seems like Rose's live wouldn't be easier from now on. But why?

He dropped the box in his hands and smiled "What anyone does to me, I shall return tenfold with a "Thank You". But she still chose to hurt Cather even after knowing that. She sure doesn't want to live anymore".