Austin was hiding in Alora's room and had heard everything thing that Sean had said. What suprised him was how Alora had supported him.
As soon as Sean had left the house, he snuck out of her room and found her lying face flat on one of the couches. He thought she had fainted until he heard her sniffle and sob.
"Hey Lora." Austin sat on the chair that was near the couch and tapped her. She rose her head and he was able to see tears rolling down her cheeks.
"Austin." She sat up.and cleaned her face with the sleeves of her shirt. "I wasn't expecing you."
Austin balled his hands into a fist. He so wanted to end Sean's life. "Suprise, I'm here. Why are you crying?" He has to pretend like he didn't know anything. And he was pretty good at pretending.
She sniffled again and sighed. "Leslie's brother and I got into a little squabble."
"If it were that little, you wouldn't be sulking." She smiled faintly and he adjusted his sitting position. "Would you like to talk about it? I'm here to listen."
"Well, Lezz's brother, Sean, was upset about my recent decision."
"What was your recent decision?"
"Us. He didnt like the idea of us being together. Don't get angry but, he hates your job."
"I am not angry. I have heard that a lot. Don't let that bother you. He's just being manipulative, childish and annoying."
"You're the most resonable man I have ever met. Including my dad."
He laughed and saw the countless vases and bouquets of flowers around the room. "I see you are busy. Do you need some help?"
"I really do."
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Sean had taken a stroll round the neighborhood. Alora's words had hurt him but it was his fault. He didn't tell her how he felt and now, some mad man had hypnotized her and her family and somehow, drained every ounce of reasoning from Alora and convinced her to date him.
How would she choose a killer, an assassin, the head of the biggest mafia in the world, over him? She was probably after his money, regardless of the things that he would do to her.
He had heard of Austin's medical condition and knew that he was a killing machine. But, maybe she actually loved him. That was hilarious. What did Austin have that he didn't have? Money, that was all and he had seen Austin when he came to take Leslie and Alora for shopping.
No doubt he was good-looking and Lezz had testified to that. They both were obviously blinded by the money that he spent on them but, he couldn't stop Leslie. Even their parents loved Austin. There was nothing he could do but to go back and apologize to Alora for the things he said.