" What happened to her mother? Why didn't she tell me? "
Braze was about to push Kian aside and rush out of the empty amphitheater but Kian pulled him back by his collar.
" Probably the primary reason being that you might react like this... I shared this only because I wanted us to find a way out of this for her... not bombard her with more questions... she's disturbed.... we all are... we are still trying to adapt with our physiological changes... it surely will be difficult to handle emotional ones... "
Kian was able to forcefully make Braze sit on a chair.
" What are you suggesting? " he finally asked, calming down a little bit.
" She said she couldn't go back to her old home... " Kian began, " she is still a student. She needs to study. She is already in school. Why would she need to go someplace else? Can't she stay here? Just like she is at the moment. "
Their eyes met in a clash.
" You want her to become a regular at Pamora High? Do you have any clue about its tuition? Oh, I forgot... you are the grandson of a trustee... You... "
" Braze... Where are you taking this? " Kian cut Braze off, yanking him by his collar.
" Are you jealous? Is this the time for it? I would have gladly got her admitted here and made all the arrangements myself, had my grandfather not been a trustee. I am helpless even though I have the money. Betty fed grandpa some rubbish about Mira. He isn't someone to act on gossip but I am not willing to further fuel any speculation. Trust me Braze, I am not enjoying this conversation... "
Kian let go of Braze and kicked the chair so hard that it crumbled to pieces. " Honestly, I don't understand how Mira bore with you for so long. I can't seem to do it for a minute without Xen present in the middle... Grow up, man! Quit being so immature. "
Kian walked towards the exit, kicking the stray pieces of the chair here and there.
" What do you want me to do? " Braze's voice was barely audible.
Kian stopped.
" I wanted you to transfer as well. I am willing to pay for both of you. But you need to do all the procedures. Nobody from the school ought to know that I am involved. Not even Mira. "
He said without turning back.
Braze broke into a laugh after a momentary pause.
" Are you flexing your money in front of me? "
Kian heaved a deep sigh but he stayed put, clenching his fists but not turning back or reacting.
" I just asked for your help. I am not trying to do anything else. There is nothing about you here. It's about Mira. Stop feeding your ego. "
When Kian finally turned, his eyes were blue. It was exactly the same color as the ocean.
Braze watched as his iris started to ripple. There were waves inside his eyes, literally.
" You.... " Braze his finger at Kian.
" Stop pointing at me Braze... I am not trying to come in between you or Mira. You guys already broke up. Besides, I am betrothed.... but I am not sure about it... I mean who would want to marry a freak like me after knowing about my powers... you know.... "
Braze wasn't listening.
He came to Kian , still pointing at his eyes.
" Your eyes.... there's waves inside them... wait... " He pulled out his phone and switched on the front camera towards themselves.
" Look at your pupil.... "
" Damn..... '' Kian snatched the phone from Bride's hand and zoomed in. He took one shot after another from different angles before zooming in and out of the picture.
" You better carry a sunglass. Imagine this happening in front of the others.... You would get a job at the Freak Show. "
Both the boys laughed out loud but immediately stopped and turned around, realizing that they were in the middle of an argument a few moments ago.
" Anyways, let's get back to business. Are you helping me or not? "
Braze nodded .
" I am but I am doing this for Mira. She will need people she knows around so I am willing to stay. But I have my own conditions. "
" And what might those be? " Kian asked, raising a brow. The blue in his eyes slowly turned back to normal.
" I am responsible for myself and we both share Mira's expenses... "
Kian hesitated for a moment because he didn't want to burden Braze. Affording Pamora High was no joke. Braze was well off but his mother was after all a single parent and just a principal. Kian knew it would not be easy.
" If you insist. But I don't want this act of yours drawing any unnecessary attention... you know who... "
" Are you talking about my mother? You think I will be leaching her money? You think I will belittle Mira like that? "
Braze was really hurt this time. It was evident from his voice.
" I didn't mean it that way... '' Kian tried to dismiss the situation but Braze was already halfway across the hall.
" Braze wait... Someone needs to inform Mira... and also talk at the office...before she packs up and leaves..." Kian yelled across the amphitheater as his voice echoed back.
" All will be done rich boy... I will call Xen tonight.... We will stage things up to make it seem like it's her mother's instruction.... She would not be able to deny her.... She loves her mother too much.... I would know better... Wouldn't I? I grew up watching their bond.I can feel her mother more than any of you. I know how much she loved Mira. If she decided to turn her back on Mira at such a crucial phase in her life, she definitely has some solid reasons.... It's not something to play around with. Love, you know, can make you conquer kingdoms, they say.What they don't say is how much it hurts to give up that beloved for love's sake... Does it make sense? Doesn't. "
He slammed the door shut on Kian's face before leaving.