Waiting for the bus to depart from Astra City, Hirvan was sorting through the information he had about the original owner of his new body.
The mother's name was Anna Smith, and she had three children.
The original body, one daughter who was two years younger than him, and one younger son with a ten-year age gap with the original owner.
Apparently, he was a half-sibling with the boy. His mother suffered from two unsuccessful marriages, both of which ended in tragedy due to an accident.
Suspicious was written all over it. Due to this, the reputation of this family was not good in the town.
So, all kinds of names had been given to his mother like husband killer, a jinxed wife, gold digger, etc.
Other kids in school had associated those names with her children and mocked them most of the time. The little boy was the most targeted individual. Even when he was at home, his own brother would tease him for shyness and put him under pressure. What a scumbag!
He suddenly recalled a scene from the hospital, and his face turned green.
Two weeks ago, He was groggy and took a long time to process what had happened to him when he awoke in the hospital. He was certain that he had died. It was apparent through his milky white hands without the tattoos that he was alive, but not in his own body, as he speculated.
He tried to stand up and check his face, but an unexpected pain hit his head and caused him to groan loudly.
The sound caused the sleeping woman in the room to awaken.
" Hirvan!!! Sweetheart! You are finally awake!"
The woman shouted as she ran to him and hugged him tightly.
" Mum is sorry! I'm to blame for wanting to test your new boyfriend! I assure you, I can find a man who is even more muscular and bulky than that jerk!"
Hirvan's mind went blank.
' there is something wrong with this setting! Wait! She called me Hirvan!'
Before becoming the adopted son of the Tiger gang, it was his former name. So it wasn't just a random possession.
After crying and sobbing, the woman who Hirvan assumed was the original's mother let go of him and said sternly.
"You gave us a fright! Please promise me not to do this anymore! Okay?"
"What did I do?"
Looking at the woman's tender eyes, Hirvan asked hesitantly.
" What? You don't remember?"
Feeling agitated, the woman turned around and hurried out of the room.
It was fortunate that the pain in his head dissipated and he recalled some vague memories. So when the woman came back with raws of doctors for check-ups, Hirvan could answer the original birthday and the names of his family effortlessly.
After the ruckus had quieted down, Hirvan found out how the original body ended up in the hospital.
One week ago, the original owner had invited his boyfriend to his house. Upon seeing the wealthy house and being aware of his mother's single status, his new boyfriend approached his mother to become a Phoenix man! The son stumbled upon the scene, ran away with a wounded ego, and fell from the stairs in an agitated state. Too tragic!
Hirvan shook his head as he lamented the boy's foolish behaviour.
As he watched the tall buildings of Astra City pass by from the bus window, he felt grateful for being given another chance.
Being in a younger body was an exhilarating and happy experience for him compared to his old and sick body. Additionally, his appearance had changed to that of a passerby. This was truly amazing! How many times had he suffered because he was attractive?
However, The original body's black history was a cause for concern. From when he was 14 years old until now, he has behaved like a tramp. His vulgar and trashy personality has been established in everyone's mind.
It was a positive aspect that he never had a sexual relationship with any of his ex-boyfriends.
Even though Hirvan has some of the original body's memory, he is in the dark about the original emotion or the thought process as to why he behaved like that.
Hirvan closed his eyes, trying to endure a 10-hour journey with some sleep.
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Upon arriving in the small town, Hirvan navigated his way using his mobile phone. Standing outside a big luxurious villa, Hirvan was sceptical about it. He had assumed that the family situation of the original owner was mediocre. The truth is that he entered and exited this house twice over the past two weeks by using the garage door while in a car, and everything happened in the darkness.
'Wait! Didn't I receive treatment in a VIP room when I was hospitalized?'
His stupidity made him facepalm.
'So why did I choose the cheapest ticket to return?'
His heart became more impressed with the mother of this family.
The fact that this woman can afford this type of house and expenses as a single mother shows her level of capability.
Hirvan walked slowly towards the entrance door, immersed in thought.
Before he could ring the bell, the door suddenly opened from inside and voices of argument were heard.
" Where are you going, Mum? He is a big boy! Until when do you want to babysit him?"
"His phone has been out of reach for me for the past two days. At least before, Alec and Suzy knew about his whereabouts, but now from last night, there has been no news!"
Hirvan felt guilty after hearing their conversation. Two days ago, he had pestered Mrs Smith to let him go to the Astra City. She made him promise a lot, but when he arrived in his hometown, he had forgotten everything and even thought her constant calling was annoying. So, he kept his phone in silent or flight mode most of the time.
Their quarrel came to an abrupt halt when they saw him standing there.
Mrs. Smith's face hardened as she saw his haggard appearance.
" What happened To you?"
To cover her son's trip expenses, she gave him two credit cards and even booked him a first-class seat on the flight.
The clothes he had on his body were of poor quality and were full of wrinkles and tears. His suitcase was missing as well.
Anger welled up in her mind and he slapped his precious son for the first time.
" Did not you think I would be worried? You promised to keep in touch with me! I would have reported you missing had I not heard from Alec! Are you punishing me? What is the matter with your attire? Why did you not spend a dime on your cards? Are you displeased with the money we have now?"
Hirvan touched his painful cheek in a daze. Leaving here and seeing the familiar face of Alec in the City, he subconsciously had put aside the original family from his mind. When Alec's mother met him, she gave him a red envelope that she claimed was a late birthday present.
He had just used the available cash in his hand.
Due to his disdain for the original owner's flashy and tacky wardrobe, he bought cheap clothes in the city. Having fought with the drunk man who had his clothes torn up a bit didn't help either. Nor the worn-out seat on the bus.
He dropped his head in shame as he had no idea what to say.
" I am sorry."
" you will be grounded for a week!"
Mrs Smith declared and left the entrance.
"Tsk... it serves you right!"
Hirvan was glared at by a 16-year-old girl as she ushered a little boy inside the house.
Hirvan remained motionless and unsure of what to do.
After some time, He sighed in exasperation and entered the house.
' Well, I don't have anywhere else to go.'