NATHAN'S POV
"Who could have done this? It's a good thing no one at the campus got hurt," Shin said, making us all ponder.
That's the question running through our minds...
Who could it be? I haven’t noticed anyone having issues or any grudges against Grandpa Sev.
"Could it be related to the Gang World?" Kean suggested.
"No, a gang wouldn't have done this. Their attack was too messy for that," Ruhan said seriously, trying to think of possible suspects behind the shooting.
We were at our HQ, the underground basement in Ruhan's house.
Just so you know, we, the new Prime 4, are close because we’re not just a group.
Well, aside from being the new Prime 4, I don't know if it's just a coincidence that we ended up together.
It's a secret, okay? Ruhan, Kean, Shin, and I formed a group years ago. I haven't told Eliz that I'm a gangster. You know how that girl’s mind works—sometimes she doesn't want something, and then suddenly she does.
You get it, right? So I can't be sure if Ruhan says Eliz doesn't want to be a gangster because her mind is really chaotic.
I don’t know what would happen if Eliz became a gangster or maybe a gang-STRESS. We'd have a problem on our hands if that happened.
"By the way, we need to watch over Eliz," Ruhan said, looking at us.
What? We need to watch my cousin? No need for that!
"Why? Why do we need to watch over my cousin?" I asked.
He took something out of his pocket—a piece of paper. He handed it to me, and I unfolded it.
It's a death threat about the heiress of the Cortejo Group. That means Eliz is in danger.
"So Eliz is the heiress, and that's why we need to watch over her?" Kean asked, and I nodded.
"Yes, Grandpa Sevastian also told me we need to keep a closer watch on her because it could be a mental escapee, right Nathan?" Ruhan said, laughing.
Yeah, do you know a girl who’s happy and then suddenly becomes grumpy for no reason? She’s like a mushroom that pops up everywhere.
"Should we tell her that the four of us are gangsters—"
"No need."
We were shocked when someone spoke behind us. It was—Eliz?!
"Hi Nathan, you're here. You didn't mention you're a gangster," she said, approaching us. She sat next to me and smiled.
"So what’s this meeting about? Is it about the death threat?" she asked, and I just nodded.
Damn, here comes her mood again. I can't understand her.
"We need to babysit you, Queen," Shin said.
"No need, I can handle myself," she said proudly.
Wow, this girl is so arrogant.
"We need to; it’s your grandpa's order," Ruhan said.
"Tss, I don't have a choice. By the way..." she said, looking at me.
"W-what are you thinking..? I feel like you’re up to something," I asked nervously.
I could see on her face that she was planning something. What could it be?
"Don't tell me..." I said nervously, trying to dismiss the thought.
"Yes, my beloved cousin! I want to join you guys~ it looks fun!" she said with a big smile.
"I thought you didn’t want to be—"
"Well, now I do." Eliz cut Ruhan off.
"Are you sure—"
"99% plus 1."
"No backing out—"
"Come on, I want to join!!"
"Ok," Ruhan said.
"I changed my mind," Eliz said.
"I thought you—"
"I don't want to! Bye."
Eliz left and slammed the door.
What's going on? What happened? I don't understand. See? I told you her mind is critical.
ELIZ'S POV
"Are you sure—" Ruhan asked me.
"99% plus 1," I said, looking at him.
"No backing out—"
"Come on, I want to join!!" I said excitedly, even jumping up and down.
"Ok," Ruhan said, but I started to think.
If I become a gangster... that means I need to hide my identity? I don't like hiding!
"I changed my mind," I said, and they all looked at me. What?
"I thought you—"
"I don't want to! Bye," I shouted and left the room.
Final decision, I don't want to.
Nathan must be surprised why I was here at Ruhan’s, right? Well, my mom wanted to visit Ruhan, so I came along.
"Nathan didn’t even tell me he’s a gangster," I heard my mom say to Aunt Light.
"Hey, Mom. Hi, Aunt," I greeted them.
"How are the four boys?" Aunt Light asked me.
"Oh, they're having a little meeting about the death threat," I said and sat on the sofa across from them.
Honestly, I'm not scared of that death threat anymore. After being in danger so many times, I'm used to it.
And besides, Prime 4 is there. Mom is also confident because she knows they will protect me. She’s not against Nathan being a gangster since there’s nothing wrong with it.
SHANIZE'S POV
Hi, everyone! I'm Eliz's little sister.
So, if my sister has an unpredictable mind, I have a... childlike mind!
Well, I'm 16 years old, and she’s just one year older than me. They say I’m too grown-up to have a childish mind.
"Lady Shanize, dinner is ready," the maid said, making me think deeply.
"Okay, I'll follow," I said, and she left my room.
Alyna is really something else. She’s one of the trusted maids here because her mother is our head housekeeper. She’s been here for a long time, so I trust her. Sometimes we even chat.
RING!! RING!!
I grabbed my phone from under the pillow. It's Eliz.
"Hello, Eliz!" I said happily.
"Hey, are you in your room? Come over to my room."
"What do you need?" I asked.
"Just come, I want to talk!"
"Ugh! Fine!" I said, annoyed.
I got up and went to the next room. Yes, Eliz's room is right next to mine, and she’s so extra with the phone call.
"What does my sister need?!" I grumbled to myself as I walked to her room.
I opened the door and saw her lying on the bed.
"What?" I asked coldly.
She patted the bed, signaling me to sit.
"How do you know if you're in love?" she suddenly asked, surprising me.
In love?
"Eliz, seriously! You’re asking me when you know I have no experience with that. A guy just approaches me, and Dad reacts as if I got pregnant!" I shouted, making her laugh.
I'm serious; Dad is super-duper protective, but I understand him.
"But even so, I read and hear a lot about it," I said, making her look at me.
"Tell me, what do you know?" she asked.
"Well, first of all, you get nervous when you see the person," I said.
She thought about what I said. It’s true because I’ve felt that way myself.
I remember in elementary school, I had a crush on a boy. His mind was just like my sister, constantly changing.
The first time we met, it wasn’t good. Why? Because he tripped me! He was only 13 years old, but you know what? He called me baby! Yuck!
Then suddenly, he was nice to me. He must have had a screw loose!
"Second, you don’t want to see them hurt or in danger," I added.
She thought about it again. Tss, acting like she’s thinking, but Eliz has a problem with her mind.
But... I also thought about what I said.
I remember when kids bullied me; I didn’t want to fight back because I might get in trouble. But... he came and defended me. He didn’t care if he got sent to the guidance office or whatever.
"So? Who are you in love with? You already have a love life," I said, pouting.
We're only a year apart, but why does she already have a love life? It’s unfair!
"No one! Now get out!" she said, frowning at me.
See? Earlier she insisted I come here, and now she’s kicking me out like a dog? She’s really something else.
"Whatever! It’s time to eat, let’s go down!" I shouted and left her room.