The person who contacted her said something that took her by surprise and then Alice listened to her words before she reached her house. Not long after, he arrived at his house and it turned out that there were already many residents who were only three people with him. Alice who was in disbelief from before and now she looked at all of them with a surprised look. Antoni who saw him like that instantly made him feel annoyed with his words and caused a small fight. Mr. Cooper, who was with them, only interrupted him for a moment and the argument started again. Alice quickly entered her room and shut herself up. Not long after he had time to remember again with something said by the person who called him just now. Alice who felt tired then sat down on the chair in front of her computer desk and took a deep breath. Even though he had taken the antidote for hangovers, his head was still spinning so he couldn't stop moaning. Not only that, he also felt dizzy and finally decided to sleep early. A few hours before. Somewhere out of town, someone had just finished his afternoon service and was going home soon. He then looked at his cell phone and pressed the call button which connected someone. The person he contacted was none other than Alice. The person then said something to him as soon as the call was picked up. His surprising words left him speechless and not long after the call ended. At the same time in that place, someone came up to him and then invited him to gather together with other colleagues somewhere. The person nodded and they left immediately. Arriving at a place, they immediately held a party together by grilling meat and drinking a lot of alcohol. It wasn't long before he began to enjoy being with them.
"What? are you moving to your hometown?” someone said loudly.
"Yes. That's why today is probably the last party for me," he said casually.
"What's really going on? Why did you just walk away? Haven't you only been working with us for a few months?”
"Ah, when it comes to that. I can only say so far.”
"Why are you here Alex? Did your family tell you to?"
"Right."
“As expected you would put it like that. even though I just became close friends with you. It sucks."
"That's enough. Isn't that an irrevocable decision?" said a man who was in front of Alex who was drinking beer.
"I'm sorry everyone. This is a sudden decision. Honestly, I also enjoy working with all of you here. I learned a lot of things.”
"Wow, your words really suffocate me."
"Yes. We also feel the same way as you Alex. We respect your decision."
"It can't be helped I appreciate it too."
"Well, now it's better if we just enjoy the food and don't think about anything else."
"Okay."
'Thank you very much everyone,' thought Alex
Those who were having a party then turned into a farewell party for their co-workers who were going out of town. At the moment they look happy even though they really regret it. In a place that is none other than Noel's base. There, the three of them were carrying out their action and it turned out that some people were getting trapped by them so that they were flooded with profits right away. Not long after, Jay decided to go home first. They both told him to leave and then he left casually. A few hours ago, the transactions and decisions they made were finally agreed and made a lot of profit from it all. Noel is still curious about what Jay actually did. She openly told him and Jay answered all his questions. Philip was surprised by this and then they both listened to what Jay had to say and it wasn't all bullshit. Jay then told him everything that started when he was in junior high school when he was in third grade. Even though his life is considered very envious of others, he doesn't feel that luxury in his life at all. Everything is only visible from the outside. In his life which is filled with rules so he is not free to live them. At that time, Jay had just come back from his piano lessons and he came home late at night. Those who realized this immediately scolded him because he did not remember the time. As a result, he forgot his obligation to attend family gatherings and meet them there. Jay who feels guilty is then punished by his parents. In his room, he only focused on studying and even everything was monitored by them. His many activities made him feel frustrated and then he left his house for a while. Those who are looking for him try to find him even if they are spelled out like looking for a missing child in a leaflet.
"What are you saying? Don't joke," said Michael who was inside his house.
"I am not kidding. That's why I want to stay here for a while."
"You are crazy? They could be looking for you everywhere. Are you going to make them worry?”
"Not. I'm just following my choice."
"Wait a minute, at this rate things can get messy."
"I do not care. Obviously I'm tired of being in that place and occasionally want freedom."
"Good grief. What can we do about it."
“I thought you would just give up.”
"Noisy. It's because of you."
Jay then stays at Michael's house and it turns out that there is only his uncle. The two of them looked familiar, even though they were like brothers. Upon seeing the joy on their faces, not long after that a bodyguard wearing black clothes with a black coat came to the area and looked for a child. They walked around the people's place and then asked them about the whereabouts of the child. one by one they told the truth and it turned out that they did not see the child and not long after that they immediately left. Jay who was passing through the area and when he was about to pass them but he managed to hide.
"What are you doing there?" Michael asked him
"Shut up. Do not be noisy."
"Are those people looking for you?"
"Yes. Looking for who else. Anyway, don't be loud."
"I know. Oh yeah, you better go this way," said Michael who then showed them a safe path for them to pass.
"Was your family always like that?" Michael said to him again.
"Oh, yes."
"You just keep quiet. Is there something you're hiding?"
"There is not any. I just avoided them. It will be troublesome if they manage to catch me.”
"You're going to be beaten?"
"Worse than that. maybe I could die."
"Wait, what are you doing here?"
"What?"
“How can they treat you like that? is it always like that every day?”
"Not everyday. Only when I break the rules they make.”
"How cruel. who did that? what are your parents?”
"Yes. What you said was true."
"Seriously. Very weird."
"Do not think about it. It's not important anyway."
They then went to Michael's house and there they both played games and even did a lot of activities. The joy that was seen in them always made him feel worthy. The days that passed by them were full of joy at that time. after everything in front of them was full of happiness, that day arrived. Some of the suspects are bodyguards who work for Jay's family. They came to take him home. Jay who refused it then he fought with them which amounted to 5 people. Because at that time he was still a child, so he had to lose and was immediately taken away by them. Previously they also apologized to Uncle Michael for bothering you. Michael who saw this could only be silent from shock. Jay who was almost battered was then dragged by them and taken away in a car. Not long after, in a place that is none other than the residence of Jay's family. There he was killed by being beaten to a pulp by his parents. He had not been home for a week and that made them angry. Several people who worked at the house saw the incident and they could only stand there without helping him at all. Jay who was helpless was then abandoned by them and not long after a waiter who worked there immediately treated him by calling a doctor to his house. The wound was so large that he had to be bandaged with a lot of it.
"Sorry if this will hurt," said the doctor
"Does not matter."
Jay was silent and then the doctor was done with his job. A few minutes later, they left Jay who was in his room. the atmosphere was calm again after the commotion that had occurred a few minutes ago. After all that had happened, he finally contemplated his fate and was willing to become a puppet of his family for some time. Two years later. Now he is in the third grade of high school. Everyone really likes him and even he is so popular in school that he has a lot of fanclubs. From his popularity, several people often invited him to gather and play with them until finally the freedom he wanted began to grow again. Jay joins Michael and several of his friends except Marchell. They are known as bad boys and often cause a lot of trouble. However, all of that was covered up because he was the son of a political leader and also handsome. So that his behavior is often forgiven by everyone. Indeed, because of that, some of them began to hate him because of his unfair treatment. The biggest problem that involved him at that time was narcotics. Some of his friends were arrested for using these items and it was proven true. However, when he was examined, strangely there was nothing and it made them all angry for setting him up. Soon the problem subsided and he was living his life as usual. This time his family also heard the news and immediately punished him right away. Jay was beaten and then he looked at them with a glare that made them feel scared.
“Don't look like that! where is your manners," said Jay's parents
"That's enough," Jay said as he left the room.
"What's with the kid? already dared to oppose?!”
Everyone is silent and now he is walking around the corridor of his house and then he sees his computer which is in his open room. Apparently a few minutes ago they had searched his room and indeed no narcotics or anything was found there. Seeing their reaction that was already like being in hell made him have to go from there and meet someone. When Jay was about to go to Michael's house he accidentally bumped into Alice who looked like she had just come home from lessons. His reaction was shock to see his battered self and then treat him. Jay who felt awkward about it tried to remain calm as usual.
"Are you fighting? Why did it come to this?” Alice asked as she treated the wound.
"Oh, yes. I got into a fight with my friend.”
“You better stop that. or you could die."
"Yes. You are right."
"Wait, there's been some bad news lately, is it real?"
"Which news?"
“About the person trying to frame you with drugs. I've heard of it."
"I see."
"What? why do you look relaxed.”
"Because I didn't."
"Yes. You're probably right."
While they were arguing while Alice was treating him, apparently on the other side around the place someone saw the two of them together and then there was a misunderstanding and the person standing there was none other than Marchell. He then looks at them from afar and gets fed up then leaves from there. Previously he had accidentally seen that and that was precisely the beginning why that person didn't get along very well with Jay. Days passed, now Jay is at Michael's house and he looks happy. His face that was plastered with plaster made Michael feel annoyed and finally made fun of him. The two of them got along as usual and were now playing a game together. Their voices were so loud that people around the house shouted at them to lower their voices. Every day is always crowded, that's why Jay prefers this place to his house which is filled with people who restrain him from doing whatever he wants. Feeling curious, Michael then asked something to himself who was next to him.
"Are you really being framed?" asked Michael with a serious face
“You really want to talk about that? I guess I won't say anything."
“I just felt something was weird. That's why I asked. If you don't want to say it then it's not a problem for me."
"I did."
"What?" said a surprised Michael and then spilled the drink that was next to him.
"Now you know, so don't ask anymore."
"Why did you do that?"
"It's clear right? I was frustrated until someone alerted me on a dark website and provided a link for us to make a transaction. Are you going to report it? You should have recorded it," Jay said blankly at Michael.
"Oh, shit. I don't know what I should do. Now the reason is clear so I won't ask again.”
"What?"
"What is it? Didn't you say earlier to tell me to be helpless again."
"You?"
"Just forget it. After all, it is indeed unjustifiable but if it's finished then I have to forget it. Isn't that how it should be?"
"Oh, I see."
They both seem to be continuing the game. The confession heard by his friend did not make his life miserable at all and instead he got the opposite response. Since then, everything started to return to normal and they became friends until college. Michael's death was enough to shake him because he approached Philip and Noel to be the second Michael. He even told them everything as a token of the trust they would receive. The two of them hearing this were of course very shocked and couldn't even believe that he was actually telling the truth without fear of being reported a second time. Jay who saw the reaction of the two of them was very satisfied with it and then he was happy because they also started to accept it sincerely. Noel who immediately fell silent as soon as he heard the story and he couldn't help but be shocked and couldn't say anything. Right now, Jay is on his way home and then he gets a message from Noel asking him to join them any time.
“As expected, the reaction will be like this,” Jay muttered
Noel and Phillip who are now still at the base they are still silent because they are surprised by what Jay said earlier. By now they were starting to get ready to go home because it was getting late. Instantly Noel said something to Philip who was currently with him.
"This is crazy. Looks like I'll change my view of him," said Noel
"Ah, I guess that's how we should be."
“He is talented and a genius so it will be in our favor. What's more he has connections with them."
"It's not in vain that I contacted him. Even if it was just curious at first.”
"Apparently I should thank you for inviting him."
"Do not worry about it. This is the beginning.”
"Yes you're right. by the way are you dating now?”
"Not."
"Why?"
"That is not important."
Their conversation continued until the two separated. The meeting that was considered fateful brought them to luck and not only that, Jay had also begun to let go of Michael's shadow inside him so that now he has become his full self. Michael had returned to his side. Jay then arrived at his house where he currently lives alone in an apartment that is different from his family since he returned to this city. When he arrived at his house, he calmly entered it and then wanted to rest. The night ended quickly and it was now morning. Alice who was currently awake and then she decided to go to meet her relative who was in the next town. At first he was unsure about it, but it seemed he did have to go there to confirm something. By riding a fast train. He then left there. The journey, which only took two hours, made it feel like a long time. at this time he did not feel he had arrived at the station and then was about to go to the location promised by them. Alice looked around what seemed normal and finally after boarding a taxi, she arrived at the place. A girl was seen sitting there waiting for him. He then walked over to her and they immediately greeted each other. The person in front of Alice was none other than her relative named Lily.
"Finally you came. I thought you really would never come," Lily said to Alice who was in front of her.
“Since there are some things I want to know, that's the reason I came to see you.”
"Okay. I'm not going to linger, so there's been quite a bit of trouble going on lately. Mrs. Jolie also seems to be having a hard time because of auntie."
"What do you mean? Aunt? What the hell is he doing?”
"Some time I overheard that grandpa was going to leave it all up to them but since Mrs Jolie was no longer part of it had to directly brush it off."
“That's the only problem? what exactly made you have to tell me?”
"Because they will do the same to you."
"What?"
"This is very surprising indeed. Because the Coopers haven't given any daughter a position in this family for a long time."
"Wait, they won't think of me?"
"It's not just you. But all the girls in this family."
“Oh, what is this? I do not understand with all of this. Did you really hear it well?”
“I heard it like that. and one more thing, aunty started a rebellion and she totally disapproved of this. What do you think?"
"I can not stay silent. What are you going to do Lily?"
"If it was me, I wouldn't do anything. Since I already have my own goals and acknowledgment from them or whatever I don't care. After all, my life depends only on myself.”
“Your decision is good too. So that's the reason why he came back."
"What do you mean? Who will come back?”
Alice who is currently with one of her relatives and they seem to be discussing serious things. As soon as she heard all that was said by her relative, Alice then thought and it was true what she said. Everyone looked calm and even as if nothing was wrong. Alice's mother who is none other than Mrs. Jolie looks so calm and doesn't even give her any news. Alice who sensed that everyone was just ignoring her was slowly getting annoyed with it.