For Daveryl, loving someone is like reading a paid novel. The more you read, the more you wants to reached the end. However, if you don't have coins to pay, you'll ended up using your own savings to get into the next chapter. Unknowingly, you're losing the most important thing that you have to save.
And that's what he noticed to Cedric right now. The man is trying to restart his story with Ricky. Isn't aware of the fact that Ricky is no longer in this life. And because Daveryl is using Ricky's body, Cedric is blinded with his appearance. Unknowingly, living in his own imagination and losing his chance to also think about his ownself.
"Mr. Lopez, can you leave us for a moment? There is something that I want to convey to Elena." Daveryl said without looking at the man who's still out of himself.
"Is it so important that no one should hear it?" Elena asked, giggling.
"En."
"Then, what drink should I get for you?" Cedric finally regained his composure.
"I'm okay with water. But, you're not our maid. You're a visitor, so please stop doing that."
Cedric swallowed. Feeling the uncomfortable atmosphere. He knows he was wrong when he didn't ask Daveryl before going to the dining room. But his little cat is also acting strange. Why does he seems like, being affected by it? Daveryl is aware of the fact that he's into Ricky. And the body Daveryl's possessed is Ricky's. So, why he's acting like he is right now?
"Then I'll get-"
"Sigh.. I can't drink any refreshments at this our because the lunch time is approaching. And, not because I told you that cucumber juice is not my favorite, means that I don't drink it. I'm sorry for making you uncomfortable." Daveryl interrupted Cedric. Avoiding the man to asks further information.
Jobel is also not aware what he likes. But he knows what the man likes. From juice flavor to his favorite color. Daveryl knows everything about him.
And maybe because Ricky's heart is beating for Cedric, he can't control himself from being sad. Sad because Cedric doesn't know what he likes. He understand that it's kinda stupid to feel like this, but he really can't stop himself.
"I-I understand." Cedric said before leaving the room.
A long silence before Elena initiated the conversation.
Daveryl doesn't know how many hours have passed but he does know what Elena told him about Jonathan and the rumors. She even asked him what important matters he wants to convey to her but, he admitted that it was just an excuse.
Lunch arrived. Daveryl received a call from his father- he meant, Ricky's father. Asking if he eats. Well, two months of being inside Ricky's body, Mr. Sebastian never forget to call his son. So, Daveryl slowly getting comfortable around the old man too.
And right now, he's back to his room. Elena left after they talked. Cedric didn't show himself even after Elena left. Daveryl didn't ask the butler but the maid told him that Cedric already went back home.
Daveryl close his eyes to take a nap. He's tired already just having a conversation. Elena is very talkative. No one can't stop her, Daveryl noticed that. But she's quite joyful too. Sweet and clingy.
"As I thought, you're here to take a nap." Daveryl's eyebrows twitched.
He opened his eyes to see who was it. And to his surprise, the butler is holding a knife, looking at him angrily.
With Daveryl reflexes, he rolled to the other side of the bed and was about to get up when the butler jumped on the bed and started stabbing him.
A loud scream horrifies those who are cleaning outside Ricky's room. They worriedly open the door and saw their young master drenched with his own sweat.
"Young master! What happened?!" Sonia, the maid assigned to clean Ricky's room everyday, asked.
Daveryl still not recovered from the nightmare. He can still feels the stabbing pain from that attack. And because of it, he gulped several times before moving his eyes to all the maids in front of him.
His eyes are looking for someone.
"What's this commotion? What happened?"
And there! The man in his nightmare appear. The butler. The man is wearing black and white suit, looking at him with strange look in his eyes.
"Young master, are you okay? Do you want me to call your father?" The butler asked.
Daveryl finally calmed down. He strokes his hair and give the man an cold look. "No, rather than that, I wanna know of how long since you've been working here?"
"Ahm.. Almost 5 years, young master. Why'd you ask?"
"I see, so it was after my mother passed away. Did my father treats you well?" Daveryl thank the maid who helped him stands up, as he continues to talk.
"What kind of question is that, Young master? Of course your father did. I'm honestly grateful to him for giving my son an opportunity to continue to his study." The butler stammered a bit. He even scratches his face while talking.
"I see.. Then, my last question is, are you happy working here?"
Daveryl saw the man wet his lips before raising his brows. He then smiles at him anxiously. "Why not? Of course I am happy. I'm able to serve the Master and his heir." He then clapped his hands to get the maids's attention. "What are you guys still doing? Go back to your post and let the young master rest for more."
The maids respectfully excused themselves. And Daveryl nodded his head for agreement. Meanwhile, the butler also excused himself and followed the maids. Daveryl left alone and looked up the ceiling. He then moved his hand to touch his nape.
"Grateful huh..! What a bullshit! People who's grateful to their master won't do the things you'll do in the future, you bastard. I will make sure to remove that mask on your face. Because from now on, I'm Ricky Sebastian, your chess master." An evil grin ripped on his face as he chuckled.
Who is he in his previous life? He's the spoiled brat who can do anything he wants because he has backer. Well, maybe that backer is no longer exists, but who cares?! He's Sebastian's heir, the multi millionaire heir!
"Let's the game begins.." He also mumbled.
Evening. Ricky's father arrived and immediately looked for Ricky. The young man is currently swimming in their thirty meters long swimming pool. Wearing his black swimming trunks. His silky skin is reflecting the lights surrounding the whole mansion.
What a coincidence, the bright almost full moon is also giving him a beautiful scenery.
"This is the first time I've seen you swimming in the evening, my baby. How's your feeling?" Richard Sebastian, Ricky's father.
He's the chairman of Sebastian's Pharmaceutical company known all over the country. A 53 years old old man who is not just a business man, but also known for being a good father to his one and only son. Ricky's aqua blue eyes is from this old man. Maybe because his father is half Canadian.
"I feel great. How's your work?" He answered as he gets out of the water.
"Well, same as usual, although, Doctor Austria keeps pestering me about you. Did you perhaps talked to him about something?" Richard get the empty glass and poured the wine he asked the maid to bring.
"Doctor Austria? Oh! You mean, the Doctor who's assigned to create a new product for the company?" Ricky asked.
According to his memories, that Doctor is Ricky's friend. But there is something that is troubling him. Because the memory where he was hit by the car, he saw a man wearing white clothes. The one sitting besides the driver of that car.
"Yeah, that's him. I heard he's your friend."
"Nope! He is not my friend. I spoke to him once, but I never did again. Why?" Ricky raised his empty glass. "Can I also have a taste?" He's referring to the wine.
His father smirked. This is the first time they drink a wine together. So he agreed.
"He mentioned the product you're actually planning to create. What product is that? I have no idea you liked medicines too."
What product? Yeah what product the fuck is it? He doesn't know anything about it. But of course, he can't tell his father about that.
"Haha! Maybe he misunderstood me that time. I was simply asking him to find me an antidote to stop the release of pheromones. One of my classmates asked me if we have that." Ricky answered before he gulped the wine.
"I see.. Let's change the topic then. I have a serious question for you. I hope you don't lie to me." Richard changed his tone to serious.
And Ricky gulped. Actually, this is the first time he has a serious conversation with someone. He never did this even with his real father in his previous life.
"Shoot." He said.
"Hmm.. Ricky, tell me. Who is Jobel?"
That question not only do petrified him, but also makes his heart stopped beating for 2 seconds! How did his father knows that name?! Did he perhaps call Jobel while he's asleep? And his father heard it?!