This was the first time Kaia has ever seen a person related to Julian. Although he didn't know the whole story he knew that Julian has had a bad relationship with his family especially this stepbrother of his. So when this guy asked Kaia his name and then proceeded to ask if he could come in he (Kaia) became skeptical.
Akerian as if he read his mind assured Kaia that he's not a bad guy.
"Just invite me in and I'll tell you about Julian." He said.
Kaia at this point didn't really care nor does he want to know. His past self might be already offering this guy a cup of tea. But now things are different, he just didn't care about anything anymore.
Then again this guy came here so it would be rude to send him away so Kaia just said come in.
"So... Who're you? The housekeeper?" Asked Akerian.
Kaia was so close to chocking this guy to death, he just smiled and gave him a glass of water.
"Just water? I thought people usually offer a cup of tea to their guest.." the guy complained.
"Well the cafe next door has a delightful variety of teas and coffees, if you want maybe you should go there." Kaia said in the most polite way he could but his eyes were not reaching there.
"Oh well guess I'll have water then.."
Kaia couldn't wait for this guy to leave so he just said, "Julian won't be home till late at night and Yui is away for a shooting so I guess you can come back next time."
Akerian nodded in agreement however he didn't do that.
"Guess I'll wait for Julian then." Then proceeded to turn on the TV.
Now Kaia was a clean freak so when he saw Akerian put his foot on the table in front of the TV, he was getting annoyed. Without a warning he just went and push the foot away and clean the spot on the table.
"Damn you really can't mask your annoyance can you?" He asked and then continued, "..you still haven't given me your name."
"Kaia, Kaia Lee." He said ignoring him.
"So you're him..." Kaia heard Akerian mumbling to himself.
K- Excuse me? Do you know me?
A- Yeah you're kinda famous in our circle you know.
Circle? Kaia didn't know what this guy was saying so he finally turned to him as if demanding explanation.
Akerian grin as if he just found something interesting.
A- So you don't know?
K- Know what? Tell me I don't have the patience to entertain you anymore.
And so Akerian told Kaia a very touching story.
It would seem that Akerian's circle meant those rich folks, sons and daughters of the rich who spend their parents' money and has cocky attitude. But anyway the story goes like this, the second son of one of the most richest man, Roger Ardino, was disowned by his own father 7 years ago. This was the top news at that time After all common folks want to put their nose in the rich's business. The reason was unknown but rumours were there of course. But soon after Julian became more famous as he started his own company, the rich kids were now wanting to see something interesting. Sooner or later another rumour came that Julian was picked up by a kind and caring man and with his help that son has now become almost more richer than his own father.
People were praising and admiring Julian and wanted to meet him just to check if it's true or not while some to get into business with him.
A- that kind and caring man was you huh? I knew it couldn't be Yui, they only reunited 3 yrs ago. Damn everyone's dying to find out who you are. They don't know your name just that someone like you exists.
It was like a bomb had dropped on him. He was famous among the rich folks now. But at the same time he didn't like it one bit. Those people are only interested to see something amusing just like this guy right here who has been grinning all day.