Eight

After class, Nicaise tries his best to look for Xysto since the younger hasn't come back yet since he got a call from the headmaster's office. He searches for him at the office but they said that Xysto was in his father's company.

His heart was beating so fast thinking that maybe his dad already told him the truth. But he was hoping that he didn't since he's not in his legal age yet. When he got into the company, he ran in the hallway leading to his father's office.

He took a deep sighed in front of the door and slowly, he twists the doorknob and push the door open. Nicaise saw his father hugging the younger while explaining why did he give Xysto away. He felt pity for his own brother for not knowing the truth sooner but what can he do?

Seeing the two having moments of a father and son bonding, he felt happy, sad, anger, disappointment. Mixed emotions rather. Happy because finally, Xysto won't suffer anymore, sad because he knew the truth, anger since he will be the new center of attention, and lastly disappointed on his self since he didn't do well on his job as a son and a brother.

"D-dad..." he stammered.

The two breaks their hug and turned their attention to him. Nicaise walked in front of them and sat on the chair beside Xysto. Their dad smiled at them and sat on his swivel chair.

"Okay. So both of my sons are already here which makes me happy again since you two reunite again not as friends but brothers." he started. Xysto looked at Nicaise with a smile but suddenly fades away when he saw madness and disbelief in his eyes.

The younger's smile disappears thinking that maybe Nicaise won't accept him as his own brother.

Ther father started discussing everything. About the company and what will they will own. The company will be his own soon under Xysto's name when he reaches his legal age while Nicaise will become heir to the school when he turns 18 soon. Xysto will own 60% because he is the youngest and it is their tradition that the youngest will inherit more than the eldest.

"I thought we talk about this already, dad? You told me that we divide it. 50 on mine and 50 on his. How come he will own the company when it should be me who worked hard for it?" Nicaise suddenly barged in the middle of his father's dialogue, "I can't believe you."

Xysto looked at him and held his shoulder, "Calm down." he whispered.

"Don't tell me to calm down," he said with a loud tone. He stood up and faces his father, "This is unfair dad. Grandma named her assets under my name, not on Xysto. Screw those beliefs of yours. I am the eldest, I work hard for everything that this company has."

"Nicaise..."

"You told me that we will tell Xysto the truth when I turn 18 but what happened?"

"I am retiring soon and your brother needs training on how to run the company." the older replied,

"You're so unfair." he shook his head and walked out of the office. He slams the door behind him and went to somewhere where his feets will leads him.

Xysto stood up and grab his bag while looking down, "I have to go."

"Wait..." the older stops him. He looked at him with a curious face.

"I want you to move out on Chris's condo. The driver will pick you and your things tonight. You're sleeping in your own place tonight." he responds as he left the younger alone in the office. He took a deep sighed and left the room also. Since he has no class, he decided to went to his and Chris's place to pack his things and move out tonight.

Chris, on the other hand, was in his room sleeping. He woke up when he feels that's someone lay down with him on the bed. He took a look and saw that Xysto laid down next to him and burst into tears. He asked him what is happening and the latter explains to him everything. About being Nicaise's real brother and the youngest son of the Chen Family. Chris was all ears and didn't say a word. He is really shocked by the whole truth. To get everything out of his mind, he helped Xysto packs his things since he is moving out tonight.

They don't know how to approach Nicaise tomorrow at school because the latter is really mad. After hours of packing, Xysto is ready on leaving his old place. The butlers put his things in the car while he is bidding his goodbye to Chris.

"I will visit you soon," Chris promised, "It's time for you to go now, Mr. Chen. We still have class tomorrow." he chuckled,

"Right, I almost forgot about that." he smiled.

The two friends hugged for goodbye and the good night before he hopped on the car. Xysto left the building and he is now heading to his new place which means his new life.

The morning passed, Xysto woke up and did his morning routine to school. He didn't sleep well since he's not used to living alone and he is starting to adjust his new lifestyle. He looks at his phone to see if Nicaise responds to his text but he didn't.

"Guess he's still mad?" he mumbled to himself.

He drove to school because he got his own car bought by his father. When he reached his destination, he decided to chill inside the cafe and waited for Blaire to arrive. He was about to open the door when someone opened it first. It was Caleb while carrying his cup.

Caleb just stared at him for a few seconds and left. The latter drew a curious face as he followed his look at Caleb while walking away when he ignored him. He used to annoy him every minute, every single day but now, he didn't. Maybe he already gives up or what. He shrugged his shoulder and went inside.

Minutes had passed, Blaire arrived and the two enjoyed their coffees and vacant time together. Xysto also opened to her that he knew everything just yesterday. Blaire gave him a slight nod since she already knew because Nicaise and her met last night. Together with Caleb.