Dark Secrets

Chapter 11: I've Never Ever Wanted to Be So Bad (1 of 2)

I f*cked up when I revealed my family’s deepest and darkest secret to a stranger when I was drunk.

The stranger assured me as I convinced myself that we won’t see ever again and that night will be long forgotten and remained just a bad memory for me.

But then this girl whom I thought I’ll never meet again suddenly become a part of SOS, the club I’m fond with.

When I first met her, I knew she’s strange but it’s a small world after all, we’re both attending the same university, luckily, different campus, still being friends with friends makes us connected.

Not only with the unofficial club of the university but she also become part of dance club that I’m in, that’s why thinking that she approached me with an ulterior motive hits me.

I confronted her to give her a piece of my mind and, damned she doesn’t know how to back down even if I threatened her.

Yeah, everything between us might all be purely unintentional but can’t be so sure with just her words, I need to do something to protect the reputation of my family.

I’m not taking chances, there might be some turn of events that make her use the card she got on me.

Desa Ha is a potential threat, that’s why I have to keep her in check, making enemies closer as the proverb says.

It was the last Thursday of April, I went to Diso’s apartment to have dinner with him because he’s probably eating instant meals again since Ace isn’t home.

I saw his neighbour about to punch him in the face so I grabbed the man’s wrist to stop him from hurting my best friend.

“What’s happening here?” I look at Diso who doesn’t look scared at the man who’s grabbing his collar.

“He can’t accept that his mistress left him for hyung.” Diso smirks.

“You’re smiling?!” the man gritting his teeth in rage. “Hey, let go of my arm, I need to teach this freak a lesson.”

“Are you a teacher to give someone a lesson??” I twisted his arm lightly. “Just because you’re older doesn’t mean you can do whatever you want.” grinning at the man while he’s in pain.

“Hey! Who are you?!” man sneers at me.

“If I were you, I won’t ask who he is.” Diso tidying his collar. “You’ll regret if you find out his identity.”

“You two are just a bunch of kids, why would I be afraid of you?!” man shouted arrogantly. “I am the COO of Shin Group! Lee Jun Su!”

“COO of Sin Group, Lee Jun Su.” scratching my forehead as I act like I’m intimated by his status. “What do I do now, Diso?”

“Yeah, you should be afraid, you thug!” Man smiling confidently. “How dare you twist my arm?! Do you want to be in jail for assault, huh?!”

“Assault?? But I haven’t beaten you up yet? Should I make your wish come true?” handing the plastic bag of meal to Diso. “That’s our dinner, will you prepare the table? I’ll just show this a**hole what assault means; I don’t think he knows it.” cracking my fists.

“Sure, don’t take too long.” Diso nodded at me as he opens the door.

“Hey! Where are you going?! I’m not done with you yet!” Junsu yelled at Diso who’s going inside his unit.

“Nah, he’s done with you.” I stand in front of him. “You’re dealing with me now.” giving a cold gaze. “I don’t usually say my name because it sounds like I’m abusing my power but since you introduced first, I should tell my name too. I’m a junior college at SNU …”

“So, you’re a student huh?!” man smirking at me. “Do you want to be kicked out from SNU?! You bastard!”

“I like to see you trying, but I don’t think my father would let you also my mother would be mad if she finds out that you’re cussing at me.” smirking at him. “Also, my grandfather, he’s protective to his grandchildren so he won’t let you slipped away.”

“Look, you crazy bastard, I don’t care about your family who’s going to beg me when I put you into jail for threatening me, you’re just a nobody, so get out of my way.” he pushed me aside to knock on Diso’s unit and continue where he left off.

“Yeah, I’m a nobody but my family aren’t. My father is the President of Nevaeh Construction while my mother is the VP.” crossing my arms when he looks back at me. “I think you already know who my grandfather is.”

“You’re bluffing.” he smirks at me but he’s trembling. “You think I’ll believe your crap?! How dare you disguise as a Nevaeh.”

“I left my ID in my bag that’s a solid evidence.” playing him. “I’ll just show you my family photo then.” taking out my wallet from my pocket. “Here, go ahead and take a look.” handing him my wallet.

“Uh … this is indeed President Cronus Nevaeh of Nevaeh Construction, you’re one of his children?” his eyes wavering.

“I’m his 5th child, Pluto Nevaeh, 7th grandchild of Chairman Uranus Nevaeh of Nevaeh Group.” dropping the bomb to him.

“I must be drunk that I’m spouting nonsense earlier, haha.” laughing awkwardly as he moved away from Diso’s unit. “Please forget about what I said earlier, I’m under the influence of alcohol, I don’t know what I’m saying.” walking wobbly as he acts like a drunk man.

“I’m in a good mood anyway, so I’ll let you slipped for once.” watching him make his way to his unit door at my side. “In exchange I want you to do something for me.”

“Anything.” giving me back my wallet. “Your wallet young master. Tell me what you want I’ll do it for you.”

“Be friendly to your neighbour. If you ever touched Diso again, you’ll lose your position at Shin Group.” gazing at him coldly.

“I won’t do it again, I promise. It’s not him anyway but his brother.”

“I suggest that you don’t go after Ace-hyung too, you’re no match to him.” raising my arm to describe Ace’s height. “Also, if he finds out that what happened tonight, you’ll get your assault from him.”

He entered his unit and I heard him screaming out of frustration because he can’t do anything.

When I get inside Diso’s unit, he already prepared the table for us and preheat the meal I brought.

“There’s no blood on your fists so I assumed you settled it with words.” Diso checking the back of my hands.

“It’s the women in my clan who’s onto violence not us men, they hit first before talk, us men solve problems with conversation.” I said.

“That’s true, I’ve seen you injured too many times before because of pulling pranks to your younger sister.” Diso laughs at me.

“Tch. What exactly happened out there anyway?” I asked worriedly.

“His mistress took his money and left to chase after my brother. Well I’m used to people looking for hyung when he’s not here, I always clean up his mess, such a troublemaker.” shaking his head.

“Don’t worry about the neighbour I already handled him; he won’t bother you anymore.” I sit on the chair across him to start eating my dinner. “I like how Ace-hyung avenged for the family of that man, he gave that jerk his own medicine”

“He changed his preference to women.” Diso digging in to his meal too. “He’s making them cry in the end anyway so why not break the hearts of those who deserved to be heartbroken.”

“Ace-hyung always got the upper hand at his game that’s why I respect him, he’s always in control.” I uttered.

“He’s using his good looks to lure those women and toy with them, you respect that part of him??” giving me a look.

“That’s not what I mean, I respect how he assure victory.” I replied.

“Yeah right, I almost forgot that you like victors in any game.” he responded. “Love, can be consider a game there’s a winner and loser.”

“Since when did you become a romanticist, Mr. Diso Richy?” making fun of him as we eat our meal.

“Tch. I just reminded of the girls you rejected after confessing their feelings to you. Come to think of it, you also make girls cry just like hyung, the only difference is you don’t toy with them.” he said.

“I’m not interested with them so why would I waste my time to something that doesn’t concern me at all?” shrugging my shoulders.

“You should’ve at least broken their hearts gently not harshly.” he points his chopsticks at me.

“What’s the point? It’s going to hurt them one way or another.”

“That’s why people think your cold and arrogant.” shaking his head.

“Those girls don’t pique my interest so it’s better to end their delusion right away.” eating with gusto.

“Geez. You’re only interested to someone when you’re being threatened by their existence because you always want to be number one, does a girl have to your weakness for you to take her on your side?” he’s almost done with his meal.

“Right. Why I haven’t though about this before?!” I suddenly have an idea to solve my problem with Desa. “You are a genius Diso!”

“What?!” he laughed at me. “What the hell are you talking about??”

“Nothing.” smiling at him.

“There is something but you don’t want to tell.” raising his brow at me. “Whatever it is, stay out of trouble, alright?”

“How can I stay out of trouble if trouble always find me?” smirks.

The next day, at the main campus of SNU in the college of engineering building, I’m aware of students calling me ‘King’ because I’m blunt and chic as they all say aside from cold and arrogant.

Being the center of attention is not new to me but I specially suit up for today to execute my plan, I've never ever wanted to be so bad and play with someone’s feelings but I’m desperate.

“Does Luke finally convinced you to be a model?” Michael looking at me from head to toe. “You’re making the crowd go crazy today.”

“Or an entertainment agency got you signed a contract and you’re a celebrity now that’s why you are having this image to the public?” Calum walking around me as he stares on my clothes.

“I just suit up for the occasion later.” ignoring the stares from the crowd as I climbed the stairs to our classroom at the 3rd floor.

“Ah, you have a family event later after class and you have no time to change clothes that’s why you’re already wearing your attire.” Michael walking at my left.

“Judging from your clothes today it must be a special event.” Calum pointing at my hair. “You even have that curl at your forehead and another one at the side. You’re slaying it man!”

With everyone’s reaction about how I look this Friday, I’m more confident to do what I have in mind.

Our class ended at 4pm, the same time Desa starts her shift at Caracciolo, I didn’t tell anyone where I’m going as Michael and Calum just assumed that it’s a family event.

When I entered the restaurant, Edna, the receptionist greeted me with a smile and walked towards me right away to accompany me.

“Can she accompany me instead?” glancing at Desa who’s standing at the side. “Also, can I borrow her for an hour or two?”

“Ah, you’re friends with Desa. Sure, but I want her back in one piece after 2 hours, alright?” Edna teases me. “Desa, accompany our VVIP to the 2nd floor.” she turns to Desa who doesn’t seem to care at us.

“Me??” Desa pointing at herself. “Ah, yes, this way, Sir.” leading me to the 2nd floor of the restaurant after Edna gave her a room key.

“Is this how you serve your VVIP customer? You didn’t glance at me since I entered the restaurant.” following her from behind.

“I apologies, Sir, I didn’t mean to be rude.” she stopped at her pace and wait for me to be at the same step with her. “Or do you prefer that I’m behind you, Sir?” about to step backwards.

“This is fine. I don’t know if you’re being polite or being sarcastic.”

“I’m only considering your preferences, Sir.” faking a smile at me.

When we entered the VIP room, she asked me what I want to drink since it’s how they entertain they’re VIP’s at the 2nd floor.

“Coffee, prepare it depending on your mood right now.” sitting on the couch at the center table.

“If I prepare it depending on my mood, you won’t be able to drink it, Sir. Are you certain that is your request of me?” she asked with a fake smile again.

“Drop the act it’s just us here. Stop calling me sir if you’re behaving that way.” trying to act cool with her although I’m getting pissed.

“You’re wrong. It’s not just us here.” she suddenly talked to me in English. “This guy has been following since this afternoon, he figured that I can see him and now he’s pestering me.”

“Ah, I thought you’re acting like that because you don’t want to see me.” speaking to her in the same language. “What does he want??”

“Are you going to help him? I’m busy making a life here so I don’t have time for him, do you??” she put the cup of black coffee down the table as she exchanges glances with me.

... To be Continued ...