Luca's P.O.V
As soon as I got to my room, I turned on my phone and started to go through my sms.
"Where is it... Where is it.."
I mumbled ..
My eyes fixed on my phone screen as I scrolled mindlessly. As I walked towards my study area.
Bang...
"Oww" I hissed , I had just hit my leg on the foot of my study table.
Groaning in pains, I sat down slowly, on the chair.
Keeping my phone on the desk, I bent down to massage the area with my both hands.
I really don't need anyone to tell me, that the spot is going to be swollen by tomorrow.
"I need to get some ice." I said with a sigh.
Slowly, I limped towards my mini refrigerator.
I should have an ice bag in there.
"Ahah"
I said loudly, i wasn't actually expecting anything to be inside it, since I hardly use this room.
I grabbed the ice, and this time headed for my sofa.
Already sitted, I stretched the leg, and placed the ice on it.
I slowly exhaled, as the cold solid brought relief.
Laying my head, on the arm of the sofa.
My thoughts starts to run wild.
My dad didn't give me details, about meeting up with the Chaplins. But he wants me to go with him on the said date.
Everything seems complicated...
Why was he having an argument with his lawyer...
So many unanswered questions.
And I have to find answers.. or I'll never be at peace.
I sighed, sitting upright, I removed the ice bag and went to get my phone.
If I need answers ...
I have to start asking.
Picking up my phone from the desk, I clicked on Ray's contact, sliding to the message icon, I need to go through every chat we had.
I was seated, much calmer and slower this time.
And there it was ..
Mr li xun contact card...
I realized I had left Ray's message on read, and that's why our chat went down.
Clicking on Mr li xun contact, it went straight to the dial option.
After the first two rings.
He finally picked.
"Yes, hello.."
He sounded exhausted and stressed. And I think I understand why.
"zhù nǐ wǎn shàng hǎo Mr li xun."
I greeted, hoping he would respond positively.
"Wishing you a good evening as well..and you are?"
He asked with a sigh.
Now that was the part I dread, I don't know if I should be honest here.
I sighed.
"Luca Guan Sir."
I said, shutting my eyes as I could already guess his response.
Mr li xun is an elderly man.. He has been my father's lawyer from a very young age, clearly very much older than my dad.
He is a man who values traditions and culture as well, and he seems to blend it perfectly with our modern day society and trends.
" So now it's the son's time to bother me."
He snapped, clearly irritated.
"No noo no not at all shū shu."
I said, getting agitated.
"What's is it you want from me boy."
He said clearly not interested anymore.
"Well, I wanted to know what's causing the heated arguments between you and dad for the past days?"
I asked going straight to the point.
He was silent for a while...
"Well, he wants me to come sign a document."
He said blankly.
It was clear he didn't want spill much. So I decided to ask some more questions.
"And why aren't you available sir." I asked much quietly.
I was already expecting him to hang up.
"Because I'm in Thailand...with my sick wife."
He hissed.
"Shū shu.. I'm really sorry about that, wishing her a quick recovery." I said calmly.
"Thank you boy, at least you got empathy."
He said with a sigh.
"And also I won't be coming back, until my wife's surgery."
He added.
Mr li xun, sounded really sad... You know like someone who's regrets spending much time with other things than his own family.
"Don't worry Sir, you should take care of your wife... I'll try making Dad understand."
I said, feeling pity for him.
I know how my dad can be if he wants something, so I clearly understand the pressure his under at the moment.
"He won't... He needs my signature on the will so bad."
I recoiled as soon as I heard the WILL .
I didn't know what to say anymore. But some things were starting to make sense.
"And I had warned him, but Guan makes a lot of stupid decisions."
Mr li xun's voice interrupted again.
" Uh..um... "
I stuttered, trying to make sense of everything.
Mr li xun sighed over the phone.
" We are not supposed to be discussing this."
"No no it's fine sir... Do take care of yourself, I'll try to handle things here."
I said, calmly.
"Thanks boy."
"Good night uncle." I said, warmly.
He just hummed and ended the call.
I stared at the phone for a minute.
Does he want to change the will, because I messed up?
Anyways now I know, what's in the safe is the will.
But I need to see things for myself.
I sighed and dropped my phone.
I'll go and take my bath first, massage my leg again and head to bed.
Enough detective job for today...
*Earlier, that evening*
Lin's P.O.V
The sound of chains, and metal hitting woke me up.
It doesn't sound like, the usual noise been made anytime they bring me crumbs to eat.
It was more like my cage was been opened.
Clank.....
The sound of chains dropping to floor got my attention.
I could see faintly now, two huge men walked into the room.
"Stand up.."
A deep husky voice commanded.
As I tried to look up, a bright flash light was shone on my face.
"Ohh I recognize her.."
Another deep voice said, I clearly couldn't see anything, and I was slowly getting blinded by the lights.
"She's the girl from Japan." The second person said again.
I slowly, folded myself again, upon hearing the world Japan.
One of these men knows me.
"Would you f******g stand up!"
The other one without the flash light yelled.
I was frightened already, I slowly stood up, in obedience because, this people can do great harm to me.
While the one with the light, gave a loud snicker.
"She's was quiet stubborn on her first days.."
He added, as the other man pulled me by the arms.
"We don't have time to waste lady."
The other man said, as he dragged me out of the cell.
"She should be as light as a feather...."
"Shut up Max." The man snapped at his partner.
I looked around... The corridor wasn't any different from an under ground prison.
Rough walls, the awful smell of human wastes. Smell of alcohol, cigarettes
There were cells facing each other..
I couldn't really tell if there were people in it, because it's dark, and the only thing that gave the corridor light, was some few oil lamps.
The place was congested, the air was polluted.
"Can't you walk a bit faster.."
The man pulling me groaned.
I didn't realize, I hissed..
Until I heard a fake gasp from Max...
"Did you realize the weight of what you just did?"
He asked, mockingly.
I felt the grip of the other man loosened.
And before I could turn to look towards him.
I heard a sharp, piercing sound, accompanied by a painful, burning sting, on my face.
I found myself, pushed to the wall.
My head was bent to the left, my hair covering my face. As hot tears dropped from my eyes.
"How dare you... You daughter of a bitch!"
He yelled, I could feel his saliva drops on my exposed skin.
"I'm.. so.. soorr.. sorry.."
I hiccuped, my voice fading off.
"Shut the fuck up!"
This time I could feel him coming closer.
And before I could say anything... He yanked my face, so hard that I almost thought, I would break my neck.
Digging his fingers in my cheeks..
I swallowed in pain...
As more tears fell..
"Don't you dare..."
He said as I tried turning my head, making me stop.
I was staring at him straight into his eyes and him into mine.
All I saw was pure evil, hatred, bitterness, anger....
"You're lucky you aren't bleeding."
He said, an evil smile forming on his lips.
The tears clouded my eyes, as his finger nails digged deeper into my cheeks.
"We should get going Zack.."
Max voice interrupted..
"You can deal with her later.." he added immediately..
My heart dropped at his last statement..
They should have just left me in the cell, I'm better of alone, than with this human torturer.
He immediately pulled his hands out of my cheeks..
It was as though, a nail was inserted in there.
"C'mon move.."
He said pushing me against the wall,making my body scratch the rough wall...
I bite my tongue to keep my screams inside.
Now I was definitely bleeding.
"Keep moving!" He yelled...
Bending my head, and hugging my self I started to take slow but cautious steps.