UNBREAKABLE

Chapter 6: Why?

Leonard's POV

I couldn't just understand why my own brother would hate me this much

Does he have to ruin my reputation in order to gain his?

I knew things have changed, we are never going to be the same people we used to be

He will stop at nothing till he brings me down and I have to be extra careful with him

Bash is one person that will stoop to any means to get what he wants, and if ever I was going to give up my happiness for his, that is never happening anymore, it's obvious he doesn't care about me as much as I care about him.

I spent couple of hours in a secluded area in the school, trying to figure out what is happening with my life

I never realized it was 7pm and students were no longer roaming the school environment except for a few who stayed at the hostel

I lazily stood up and made for the school gate, it was getting dark and the sky was pregnant about to be delivered of a heavy downpour

Rumblings of thunder could be heard and one who has phobia for thunder will look for a perfect spot to hide

Walking to the gate, with lots of thoughts clouding my mind and vision, I felt a presence, as if someone was spying on me, i just couldn't place the situation, so i hurried my pace and hid under a tree, the footsteps stopped as soon as i was hidden

minutes later I came out of my hiding and peeped to get a view of my unknown company, but I caught sight of nothing,

IAm not the type that easily gets frightened and that's one of the many things dad never stopped talking about, he applauds me for knowing how to maintain my inner peace even in the midst of challenges,

But for the first time in my life I was frightened, I felt like iam in a life or death situation and so I took to my heels, I had a huge feeling I was not safe

I ran towards the major road, the footstep picked its pace too and ran after me

I tried stopping any passing car I could find, but it seemed I was out of luck today as non were responding, everyone looked like they were running away from something too

I thought of my Biological dad and his tragic death, I thought of my mum and how am going to die so soon just when am old enough to uncover the mystery behind their sudden deaths

Thinking about that, it seemed like my legs immediately developed a mind of its own and I started running to God knows where

Althrough my stay in Ithaca, I have never been one to club and party and as such I knew very little about the environment, I had taken a different turn while running, and am dead certain the route will never lead me home, I just wanted to save my life

My lungs were pumping more air than necessary and my legs were about to betray me

I felt like am going to pass out, so I decided, if I must die, why not just face my fear and ask this fellow why he is chasing me

Am not dying without getting answers, I paused in my track and turned around, and he stopped to look at me, he had a dark aura, and I can tell he's up to no good

So I decided to speak first, maybe the negotiating technique might work

"Who are you and why are you chasing me"

"No answer"

"Look, am sure we can talk things through, just tell me what you want, or what my offense is"

Then he responded coldly

"They are some people who just hates to see you live, your existence is ruining thing for some of us"

The words hurt, iam not sure I have stepped on any body's toes since I came to New York, why will someone want me dead?

"But I haven't offended anyone, why will someone want me dead"?

"You're too bright, and your blocking the view of other people, the sooner you're out of the picture, the better for us"

My mind flashed to the award I got from school, could it be that there were other students who hated me for my IQ?

Could it be I stepped on the wrong toes when I won the award?

If I knew it will result in me being hunted in every corner, I would have deliberately performed badly in that exams in other to protect my life

My brother defamed my character in public and here iam being hunted by another anonymous hater

What a day for me

Haven't seen this part of the world, it has driven more courage in me to stick to my dreams and shine even brighter, I do not owe anybody apologies for being unique, I did not create myself.

Staring at this stranger, taking his appearance into consideration, he is about 6'5ft tall while am 6'0ft...which means he's towering me with a 5inches

Bloody eyes, dark red hair that fell by the sides on his cheeks despite his hoodie, heavy muscle beyond my comprehension which looked like he's been lifting too many weights,

Yes I do love wrestling and this man looks like one of the candidates for heavy weight championships

He has this dangerous smirk and he never stopped doing that since I turned to face him

When he realized I was checking him out, he let out a small giggle, don't tell me you are into men too

What? I cursed inwardly, I don't even think I have ever caught emotions for a woman, let alone a man

He must be a sadist

I summoned courage within me, If iam dying today, it's definitely not going to be by his hands

Third person's POV

The hoodie guy made a move towards Leonard and he shifted backwards, if you make another step i won't hesitate to shoot you, Leonard freezed at his words as he walked towards him, closing their gap

It shouldn't be so hard ending your miserable life now, he said and threw his first punch hitting Leo's face making him spit blood, his nose started bleeding and he wiped it with the back of his palm

The hoodie guy smiled with content,

"I could simply pull the trigger, but I don't intend to give you a merciful death, my orders were strict and I'll hate to disappoint my boss"

As the Stranger charged towards him for another bunch, Leonard slid under him punching his balls,

This took him off guard, he fell on his knees yelling and panting in pains, taking that as an advantage, Leonard punched his nose making it bleed, he proceeded to punch his face, this time, his fist was caught mid air by the hoodie guy,

Leonard acted fast and used his free hand to punch his nose again,inflicting more damage causing more pain, he freed Leonard's hand and held his nose, Leonard took that as an opportunity to flee, knowing fully well if that hoodie guy gets up on his feet, he is as good as dead

He ran as fast as his legs could carry and descended what looked like a stairway leading him all the way down to an abandoned basement, he hid in a corner and tried to catch his breath

The hoodie guy ran after him and descended the stairs, as soon as he was entering the basement, his phone rang, he cursed before pulling it from his pocket, looking at his screen, his countenance changed as he noticed the number that appeared, his hands shook as he swiped the call

"Mark what is taking you so long to finish an easy task? our client is becoming impatient"

"Am sorry boss, things got a little complicating down here but I'll fix it,

We got into a fight and he took that chance to run off, I've been searching everywhere for him, I won't stop until I find him

"Since you hav decided to lost sight of him, choose which side of your eye you wish to keep, because you will be losing one of them, it's useless having two eyes and unable to complete a simple task, I hate incompetent fools

I should hav carried that task out myself, but I decided to trust you with it "

" You have failed me, and you will be grounded for this

" Return to base "

"Am sorry boss, please give me a chance to fix my mistake

" I already gave you a chance but you ruined it

"Return to base this minute, I hate repeating myself"

" Yes boss".

He turned around and left giving a last glare to the basement, something in his guts told him Leonard was there, but he had to obey his boss knowing how ruthless he can be if defied.

Leonard released his breath as he heard the footsteps retreating

"Why will anyone want me dead?

There Is more to this than I think and I need to get to the root of this,

Could it be my Parents murderers know am alive and are back to complete their mission of wiping my family out?

This is more than mere student jealousy

I need to tell Bash about this, he his still my brother no matter what, he wouldn't want me dead no matter how much I hurt him, he will help me leave this country and return home, dad needs to look into this matter, there is a threat on my life it cannot be overlooked

Leaving the basement, he realized he had lost his phone while wrestling with the hoodie guy

He ascended the stairs and made his way home.