Chapter 26: Dad's office

I woke because of those f.ck.ng noise outside.

I look at the bedside table only to see it is 9:07 pm.

I gritted my teeth then glared at the door as if seeing the enemy behind it.

'They should learn to get a life! Making an annoying noise in front of my room.'

I stand up and walk out of the bed, ready to roar at their annoying buzzing sound, but only to pause with what I heard.

"Master Leo really is in the hospital?" says one of our gossipers' maid.

Huh?

Leo is in the Hospital?

What are they talking about?

"I heard it was a car crash."

?!!

Car crash!

My body went cold, then turn into a fiery one as I walk toward my door and swing it open. "Tell me what happened to my brother Leo?!!" I looked at one of whoever the maid is.

I don't care who this maid is. What I care about is what happened to my brother.

My heartfelt being squeeze, as my eyes felt like it going to rain.

But these d.mn maids, rather than answering they actually look at me with their face turning white.

I clenched my fist as my eyes starting to turn dark. "Speak out!!! Now!!"

Brother Leo. I want to know what happens to him.

Just answer my f.ck.ng question.

"Stop scaring them, Elle."

My feeling elevates a little when I heard that voice.

"Master Cardo" then the maid bowed their head.

I look behind me. "Dad" I call out as I control the tears that about to fall from my eyes.

Dad looks at me with a serious face. "Let's meet at the office."

Why is dad looking at me like that? Don't tell me, big bro Leo was...

No!

I hope I was wrong.

I clenched my hand and follow my dad to his office in the house.

My heart still feels in disarray as I walk to the hallway toward the office door.

In there, we met butler Rey as he bows his head and opens the door.

I went toward one of the couches, which is near dad's table, and sits on it.

Dad then sits on his swivel chair as he stares down at me. "Elle, I heard you didn't go to school for 2 days, you even skip class." He says as I can feel his eruption.

I felt like all my anger and worries quench but in exchange, cold water has been splash on me.

Why did I forget about this one?

I bite my lips 'cause I knew this time I wrong.

Any parents will be mad if they discover their child skipping class.

I clench my fist as I bow my head. "I- I'm sorry."

"We did agree for you to study at Montezori High, and this is what I get?! Elena." Dad says as if controlling his anger. "Tell me an acceptable reason."

I bit my lips, feeling the guilt in my heart.

"I am sorry dad. I am sorry. I really am."

I heard dad exhales, feel him, staring at me.

"Where did you get the wound on your face?"

Wound?

I look at him, wide eyes.

I forgot that I had a wound on my face.

Do you know the feeling of don't know what to do? 'cause that is what I felt right now.

Jittery.

"I-It's nothing."

Ah, Elena, why the heck did you forgot your d.mn wound. This was that d.mn Curse Phoenix's fault.

"Are you sure? Did someone harm or bully you at school that's why you been absent and skip class? Tell me so that I can demand the school."

My eyes widen out.

Demand what?!

"NO, DAD. This is nothing. I-I just accidentally scratch my face."

Oh my goodness...

In all the things I could forget, why was it this f.ck.ng wound on my face?!

Ah!!!

Even though it has no connection with Renz, knowing dad's character when he decides on something, If he says he going to demand the school, he really gonna do it.

I crossed my fingers with a mantra in my heart.

Please dad believe me!

Please, believe what I said.

Please...

Please...

Please...

I heard him sigh so I look up at him.

"I see."

I look at him then he smiles at me,

Ah, never thought that will be effective.

"Leo is fine now. Don't worry. He just had a car accident. It just his left arm is in the cast."

Ouch.

Dad smiles at me with assurance.

I can't help but smile back.

He's always been the best dad for me. I really love dad. And I know how much they love me too. I know he's a bit strict but it's for our own good.

"Oh yeah, I heard that you had a boyfriend" dad changing the topic.

"Boyfriend?"

What is he talking about? As much as I remember, I don't have any boyfriend.

His smile widens.

I know that kind of smile, he always does that when he plans to tease us.

"I want to meet him. Reign right?"

Reign? Eh?

Does he mean that Rain guy?

Wait.

"H-How did you know about him?"

And look at my dad's grin, it widens up.

Waah! I don't like that kind of grin.

"Hahaha. Don't worry Elle. I just look at his background, and Brye told me. You know info." Then he smirks.

I really love dad. He is nice, caring. understanding, and handsome because there are still a lot of girls trying to flirt with him. Tsk, fortunately, he isn't a chick boy.

But there is one thing I hate about him.

He loves to investigate, especially when it comes to his children.

Ah, and that Brye. This is the reason why among all of my childhood friends he and Maria are the people I don't want to know that I had a connection with Reign because that guy tells everything to our parents.

Wait? If he has done some research about him... Does that mean he knows he had killed someone?!

I look at my dad, feeling worried.

"W-What did you discover?"

He smiles mischievously.

Waaah! Dad, don't smile at me like that, you make me feel nervous here.

"Don't worry princess. I had discovered that He's working..."

Working?

Working under a weird Mafia?

Working to kill?

Don't tell me dad really knew?

"Under...."

Waaaaaah!! Dad, stop with the suspense!

You made me feel tense here.

"Rogelio Dela Vega."

Huh?

Rogelio... What?

"Dela Vega?"

Dad nods.

Why was that surname sound so familiar?

"Dela Vega is quite well known. I know you know that because it's hard to enter their company if you didn't come from a noble and prestigious family. That's why I am certain that you choose the right guy."

No wonder it sounds familiar.

"Besides, they're known as one of the best when it comes to making inventions, especially Roger Dela Vega, the young man that been adopted by them, who was once a young well-known inventor during his prime, although it was quite saddening that he died at the young age, nevertheless the fact that he is one of the people came from them that had helped the country and military before, never change. Plus, they had ranches, hospitals, food resto around the world. That's why we want to make a contract with them."

Oh...

Well, I only heard about the Alcantara which was one of the big shot around the world, never thought about that there is a Dela Vega. I think I should search about them.

Dad then looks at me with very passionate eyes. "Can you please help me to had contact with them?"

"H-Huh?" I wanna say no, but dad stare is... I open my mouth and say "I- I'll try."

Why did you say that Elena?!!!

"Good. Can you invite him tomorrow?"

Tomorrow!!!

Wait...

I was supposed to avoid him because of that sketch in the photo frame.

Dad, I don't want to.

Don't want to.

Don't want to.

I was about to open to say no but when saw dad staring at me with eyes full of hope, I can't speak those words.

"Elle, please."

I sigh and nod.

I saw how glad dad is.

"Oh yeah dad, how about Brother Leo?"

I suddenly saw a glint in his eyes but gone after, then smiles. "He'll be home tonight. You're dismissed now. You may leave." He says as if he really wants me out.

I just nod my head as I go out of the room.

Dela Vega and Rain, huh.

Haist. This is a problem.

How am I supposed to tell Rain to go to our house tomorrow?

When I still don't feel comfortable with that picture.

Haist! so troublesome.