Raze's Point of View
"Thank you."
I shook hands with the attorney before he walked out of my office. Finally, I am officially Raze Silvenia. Lux will remain a part of the past. A past that shaped me into who I am today.
I looked at the sofa. Damn! I miss Dark. I buried myself in work so I wouldn't remember him because when I'm free, all I see is his face.
I sat on the sofa and looked at the ceiling.
I hope, wherever you are now, you are doing well. I'm proud of you. Be a good father to your nine children. Maybe when we meet again, you will be in a good mood.
I suddenly remembered a woman who hadn't shown any signs of affection for a long time. What happened to her? Did she go to war again? Damn! If I didn't like her job.
He is not sure of his safety. Many will attempt on his life and I don't know what his journey is or why he chose to take it. After all, he is crazy. He is eager for blood and gunfire.
I looked at my cellphone. Even that Alas. I haven't heard from him either.
Hey.
I feel like the people around me are abandoning me.
"Even if they abandon you, I will remain loyal to you."
I suddenly remembered one of the things he said that stuck in my mind. Even though you're gone, you'll still continue to disturb my mind.
But... Weird. It seems like there's something wrong with him.
Sometimes... Often.
I'm just pulling my hair out because of the many thoughts running through my mind.
I've finished all the signings and I don't have any business meetings, so I'm free now.
I stood up and looked for Ace's name in my contacts.
I dialed several times but there was no answer.
Son of a--- Are they too busy?
Have they forgotten about me? After everything?
I gave it my all, why did they still give me this in return?
"I will rise up and crush you," I said to the mirror while looking seriously at my reflection.
"Nak. I'm really good at being an actress. For Hollywood!" I winked at myself. "I could be a pornstar too," I whispered.
I was stunned when I realized something.
Why am I talking to myself?
I was scared of myself. "Raze... You're normal, okay? You're just talking to no one, so you're even talking to yourself." I tried to convince myself.
I was startled when someone suddenly knocked. My secretary came in wearing only slippers. I was taking all of her heels so that when Allison and I met, I would have a collection to give her.
Is he still upset with me because I didn't answer his call?
I'm sorry, my baby. Don't sulk anymore.
"What?" I asked irritably.
I hate everyone who interrupts me in the middle of my drama. It's annoying.
"May emergency mee---"
"Cancel it. Get out."
"But---"
"Hey... You're canceling, right? Can we just switch? You want to follow me too."
I saw him sneer at me before marching out. Son of--- My handsomeness was insulted.
I need to refresh... Chill.
I took my car keys from my drawer before whistling my way out.
Everything I pass by bows down to me.
When you're really handsome, you have to be respectable.
I went to the parking lot to get my car. Next time, I'll put a remote on my car. If I just clap my hands three times, he'll come over on his own. We should approach handsome guys, because it's ugly when we approach.
While I was driving, I sang along.
Slow motion...
"Baby, I just wanna get you out of them clothes. I just wanna see you dance in slow motion..." I bit my lip after saying that. I looked in the rearview mirror to check my face.
Okay... Enough. Enough compliments. I can hear you.
When I entered a nearby bar, I was already dancing because of the rock song that was playing.
Why is my brother so boring? I wish he was with me right now.
The different colors of light bring the whole area to life. The surroundings here are really chilling, even if you move a little, someone is looking at your girl. What can I do? I'm damn hot.
"Raze?" I looked at the familiar man in front of me. He had a woman on his arm. "Gah... Mr. Sore eye!" he said happily.
He whispered something to the woman he was with, so she quickly left and left us.
"How are you?" he asked.
"I don't talk to strangers," I spoke coldly.
I sat at a table and ordered hard drinks. I wanted to forget today. I wanted to forget Dark.
"How is Dark?"
The idiot is still following. Feeling close. He's also sitting at my table. The thick---Hays. Where did this guy come from? If he's the one I'm going to be with here, I think it's better not to come here.
"You can do it. You're just a kid, you'll be a grandpa---"
"Oh, shut up. You even overpowered the stereo with the power of your voice," I said irritably.
I quickly poured it into a shot glass and gulped it down. I closed my eyes as the heat and bitterness rose in my throat. I haven't had a drink in months, so maybe that's why I'm like this now.
I just watched this guy down one of the wines I ordered. It was straight from the bottle.
"Why are you alone?" he asked.
I leaned back in my chair and looked around. Everyone was doing something.
The people here. Like me, they're probably just passing the time.
"You're not with your brother?"
"No. I don't want to disturb him."
I'm the one doing all the work at the company because I don't want Ace to have any problems with that. I'm happy with Zein and that's all I want him to have any problems with.
I frowned when he laughed. It was insulting, especially since there was nothing funny in what I said.
"Do you love your brother that much?" He asked laughing before drinking from the bottle again.
I also stopped using my shot glass and started pouring straight from the bottle. It's better this way because it's straight and I don't have to translate anymore.
"You are?"
"Cedric. Gah... How did you manage to forget my handsome name?"
Whoa. The arrogance of a 'to a.
"How are you, Ace?"
"Hmmm... Nothing. But I have a crush on his girlfriend."
"Don't.you.dare," I said threateningly.
If this man becomes a hindrance to them, I will stop him myself.
He grinned and leaned back in his chair. There was something different about him and I could feel it.
"You're lucky, Ace."
Damn! There are some implications in his words. I don't know but I feel like leaving him at this moment because I don't want him to say anything bad.
"I hope he did the same to you---"
"Crap! You're not going to ruin my brother for me, are you?" I asked a little irritated because I felt like he was going to ruin Ace for me.
I have a bad feeling.
"You haven't been with me in hell. I know something you don't know. Information you can't handle."
"You crazy. Are you drunk? Leave me alone. I don't need you, anyway."
"Ouch. Mah heart..." He held his chest as if hurt by what I said. "You hurt mah heart," he repeated.
It's crazy...
He stood up and turned his back on me.
"Can you forgive your brother? I hope so."
He left me after saying that. I was left dumbfounded by the bottle of wine in front of me.
What's his problem? What do his words mean?
I didn't stay inside for long. I didn't drink properly because of what that man said.
It's late at night. I'm walking towards the parking lot. My mind is racing. Damn! I told you so and I didn't listen to that guy properly.
Ace?
Even I am mystified by you. I feel like you are hiding something from me.
Have you done something wrong to me? If so, that's okay. I won't be mad at you. It's just a matter of... It's okay.
I was stunned when I saw a woman standing next to my car.
"S-Samantha?"
It hit me and it felt like heaven and earth were covering me.
"Z-Zein. It's you." I took a deep breath. "Why are you here? Where's Ace?" I asked.
It did not answer.
I looked at the woman who had suddenly arrived. When I saw her, a million memories came back to me.
"W-Winzy."
"Brother Lux!"
She hugged me. I laughed because even after so many years, she still hadn't changed. She was still the polite girl who was Samantha's best friend.
"Wait... Why are you and Zein together?" I asked, curious.
I saw Zein's simple wiping of tears from his cheek, which made me even more confused.
"Where is Alas?"
"It's dawn again!" I was surprised by Winzy's shout. "Until now, you've still put him first. Brother. Think about yourself too," she said with a hint of annoyance.
I laughed. "Shh. Just pretend. You have a crush on him, right?" I teased.
Instead of being thrilled, tears welled up in his eyes.
I know he has a crush on my sister. I always tease him because of that.
"Crush? No. Because I loved him." I was stunned by what he said. "But... He loved Sister Sa--- more."
"Winzy!" Zein interrupted Winzy. She shook her head at him.
I frowned because I was confused by their behavior. I felt like they were hiding something.
"Ace is at fault for you," Zein told me.
"That's nothing. I've forgiven him."
"No! Fuck! Raze, wake up! That's not just any sin."
I laughed because no matter what sin my brother committed, I couldn't be angry with him.
"I-It's about your past. It's not for Raze Silvenia. It's all about Luxury Valdez."
"Why don't you just tell me straight?" I asked Zein, annoyed because he was rambling. "What's wrong?" I asked, confused.
Is it unlikely that I will be able to forgive my brother?
"Come with us. You'll learn everything," Winzy said coldly to me.
I'm nervous. I don't know, but I'm too nervous to know.
I don't know what details I'll find out, but my knees are already shaking.
"W-Where? What are we going to do?"
Winzy came to me.
"We'll finish everything we started. Your pain... His pain... Her pain... Our pain... This Hell. We'll end it all."
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