As Mike observed Theodore's intense performance, a thought acrossed his mind. Theo should have been an actor , not a student. The way he conveyed his emotions was almost too convincing, but Mike knew better.
The Moment Sam and Adam were out of his sight, Theodore's dashed to the kitchen sink, rubbing his hand vigorously as if he had touched something filthy.His expression was one of the pure repulsion, as being closed to Adam had caused him a great deal.
Mike, noticing the change in the atmosphere and sensing an opportunity, decided to broach the subject. "Theo," he began cautiously, "what's the real plan here? You've been playing your part well, but I can tell there's more going on. What exactly are you aiming to do with Adam?"
Mike tone was serious as he was determined to ask Theodore about this matter."Theo , I need to ask you something , and I want the truth. Don't lie to me Okay?
Theodore, nodded sensing the seriousness of Mike.
"Why do you feel the need to take revenge? Is it really about avenging our Aunt or there is more to it.Do you not like the way things are between us right now?Just because Grandmother asked you to avenge for her daughter, does it make it right ?Even Adam's Family is dead.Is it proper to keep this cycle of hatred or revenge going on?"
Mike took a pause, letting his words enters in Theodore mind."Even Brother Liam said we shouldn't escalate things from one generation to another. So, why Theodore?. why are you still on this path.?"
Mike question cut through the tension, seeking to unravled the tangled web.
Theodore voice grew heavy as he shared a deeper part of his past to Mike, something he had never ever shared with his Family."Mike there's something you don't know, something you couldn't know because you weren't living here. For me Aunt was my everything, she was like a mother to me. Nd when I lost her , it felt like my whole world crumbled."
He paused, his gaze distant as the memories resurfaced."Mom.....she had an accident that day too, and after she passed away too. Dad... he's like a shadow of himseld now withering away. Idon't know how long I can keep holding things together.
Theo's voice faltered for a moment, then hardened as he continued. "And you know what's even worse? The accident that took my mom's life—it's linked to Adam's family. They were involved, somehow. Every time I see Adam, it's a reminder of everything I've lost. And that's why I can't stand him, Mike. I just... I don't know how much longer I can keep this up."
Theodore's voice was laced with frustation and bitterness as he responded to Mike question.
"It's not like I have another way,Mike . Everything which I had been through, EverythingI've ....it ties back to Adam family.. But Adam's family… they were the ones who first had an accident with my mother, and later with my aunt. That day, I lost my world."
He paused, his voice trembling with emotion. "But even though Adam lost his family too, he was given another one. He forgot all those memories, like they never even happened. But I can't forget, Mike. I can't just let it go. How can I stand by and watch him smile every day, as if nothing ever happened, when my life has been shattered?"
as Theodore vent his frustration to Mike, he couldn't help but let out his true emotions which were hidden somewhere in Theodore heart
"Mike, do you know how sick I felt when Adam offered me that ice cream?I thought he wouldn't buy it, and when he did, I was overwhelmed with all these thoughts. One of them was how could I even eat this?"
Theodore voice was tinged with irritation."Even though I had a scoop, I couldn't enjoy it . As Adam eyed was lingered on the Ice cream. So then I offered it to him and later didn't even had it."
Mike raised an eyebrow, curious. "So, what did you do with it? How did you throw it away?"
Theodore expression darkened the moment he recalled those memories.""When Adam and Sam went to the washroom, and while Harry and William were distracted, I tossed it into the dustbin. And did you see how he touched me earlier? Ugh, I can't stand his scent. And that watch I bought for him? He's not even worthy of it," Theo sneered, his tone laced with disdain."
He stormed off to take a shower, hoping to wash away the lingering feelings of disgust. When he returned, the frustration was still evident on his face.
Theodore , his irritation barely masked as he told to Mike with a dismissive shrug."Doesn't matter how much he likes the watch,"Theodore said, his voice having cold aura."I've made some modification to it that will serve my purpose.It's not just a gift but a tool too.
Mike frowned, his worry deepening. "Theo," he began, trying to choose his words carefully, "I don't know how to help you let go of this, but I'm telling you, you'll regret it. Whatever satisfaction you think you're going to get from this revenge, it won't last. You're my brother, and I'll stand by you, but you need to change. You can't keep living in the past. You have to move on."
For a moment, Theodore's expression softened, but it quickly hardened again. "Move on? How can I, when everything that mattered was taken from me? Adam's family… they took everything from me, and he gets to live his life as if nothing happened? No, Mike, I can't just let it go."
Mike sighed, sensing the depth of Theodore's pain. "I understand you're hurting, but clinging to revenge isn't going to bring back what you lost. It's only going to consume you. Just… think about it, okay? There has to be a better way."
Theodore didn't respond, his eyes distant as if he was somewhere else entirely, lost in memories that only fueled his resentment. Mike could only hope that some part of his words had reached his brother, even if it seemed unlikely at the moment.
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