Chapter 3
'And so… do you guys mind if Shade stayed over here with me and Altezza?' Bright asked.
Aaron and Camelia spoke to each other for a bit then said, 'surely, Shade can stay over here, after all we can't say no to Maria's son. But then are you sure you don't want us to help you find that scammer?'
'Yes, I hope to figure out my problems on my own. It is already bad that I am taking refuge at your apartment, I don't want to put you to any more inconvenience.' Shade said.
'Very well, then would you mind if I inform you mother about the current situation?' Camelia asked politely.
'No, I'd like to tell her that by myself.'
'Well, we'll be leaving now. Do call us if you need anything else.' Aaron said, leaving the room.
'I will. Thank you very much for your help.'
Aaron and Camelia nodded, then left.
Shade sighed.
'Now all you need is to buy some clothes, the textbooks, school uniform, and everything else. You should start now, while you do that, we'll clear up a room for you.' Bright said.
'Ugh. Why must he live here? Dad could've just let him stay at some other apartments, surely we could afford that. Why stay here?! It was very nice with just me and Bright.' Altezza complained.
'Come on Altezza, we've known Shade for quite some time, he's not some stranger. I trust him! He won't harm you!' Bright said.
Surely, safety was not Altezza's concern. But since her dear brother was persistent about it, she just grunted and let It go.
'I'll be calling my mom now.' Shade said, getting nervous.
His mom took the call right away.
'Mom. Yea, I'm doing fine. Good question, so about the apartment… I sort of gave it to a stranger… Yea, I also gave him all my money in my bank. Sorry. The bet I made with him is a bit extreme. But I'll get it back. All I have to do is to… bring Fine to him and let her kiss me… Don't laugh! It's not a joke, I'm serious! … Another great question… I don't think he ever mentioned where to meet up with him… yea… I'll figure it out… bye, say hello to Milky for me.'
Shade's hands dropped to his sides, he looked pale.
'How will I find him… Even if I can get Fine to kiss me, I won't be able to find him… I'm never getting my things back.' Shade murmured, staring into blank space.
