Confidential Scheme 1

Chapter 9: The Gallant's Arrival

Chloe's POV

"I really owe you a lot, this is just a small thing. You guys also don't take gifts or cash so I don't know what to think of. Hope you'll come. See ya!"

I'm glad to see that Madeline is coping up after that traumatizing event that had happened to her. She visited the club early this morning after we rescued her from the apartment and invited us over for this year's production in the theatre.

"You guys can come, I've got many things to do." Lorcan said after Madeline was out of the room.

Oh, of course he doesn't wanna come. He doesn't like dramas at all. You can barely tell if he's sad, happy or what so ever. He still look the same especially his facial expressions.

"Madeline was expecting us to see her show. Why shouldn't we come?" I started an argument that I will obviously not win but it's really worth trying.

"I don't like those stupid fake sceneries at all. Like who the f-"

"Language." I warned him.

He sighed. "Look, you can come without me. You don't have to worry about me. Remember? I can solve any case alone.If ever client will enter our door."

I'm more worried for people who might get offended but what you're going to say if you don't like their case. I can't take the risk. His obnoxious behavior and sarcastic remarks can turn literally every students off and not come to our clubroom door anymore to ask for help.

That's more of it considering how Lorcan is straight forward when he talks. He doesn't care about what people will think or will feel. He just speaks whatever on his mind. Well, that's what I have observed.

"No, you'll come with us whether you like it or not." I have to make sure that no matter what he'll not stay in this clubroom alone.

"If I were you-"

He didn't what he was about to say when I grabbed his phone from his hand and took it away.

"If I were you, I would come int he theatre just so Chloe take back my expensive phone." I said flashing a smile on him.

He grinned, "You think that's gonna keep me from staying here. Do whatever you want from that phone just don't bother me."

No! I need to win this argument. "Even I throw this at the rooftop?"

He just looked at me. What should I do to make him come with us? His willing to let go all the things just to stay in this clubroom. I can't let him.

I opened his phone and surprisingly found out that it has no password. It seemed that he doesn't really care about this device of him.

I opened the photos app. I don't what the heck is in this device I just need something to blackmail him or something.

Wait. I think blackmail does not sound good.

When I saw a picture of him with a girl. She's wearing the same uniform as mine so I guess she's going in here too? Lorcan is not looking at the camera, he's looking somewhere else.

"What about this?" I showed him the picture. "If you'll not come with us, I will dele-"

He grabbed the phone from me.

"Don't you dare."

I stopped as I see the look on his face. Hus facade quickly changed to a serious one. Is it because he didn't want to lose that photo?

"Lets go." He went to the door, opened it and walk outside.

I exchanged glances to Minji and Dustin whose faces are confused and awkward.

"Oops." Dustin uttered.

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If not for the production being good. I would've exit this place alone by myself. Instead of focusing on the act, something distracts me. Or should I say someone.

The moment we stepped our feet here, we already heard him clicking his tongue. And sighed multiple times. He also comments something and expressed how annoyed he is whenever something related to romance or love being mentioned.

The people here is actually who were also watching is looking at him whenever he changed his sitting position and/or say something negative. It must've been hard for him to watch and endure this performance because he considers this thing lame.

But this is actually better than letting him stay all by himself on the clubroom. Minji also sided with me for making him come with us. While walking earlier I asked what's the sudden furious look in Lorcan's face when I showed him the photo.

"Lets say that she's something important to him."

"How important? Who is she in his life?"

"I'm not really in the position to tell some details but if you wanna know more ask Lorcan himself but... be careful he's quite sensitive about the topic."

When she said the word sensitive, I realized that the girl on the photo is must've been so important for him. I felt guilty that I used that as a bait to make him come but that's the only I think of that moment.

I wondered where is she now?

My thoughts came to an end when my phone vibrated in my phone. It was not a text message because the vibration is long.

When I looked at the screen I saw someone calling.

I excused myself to Minji and said that I'm just gonna take this call outside. I asnwered the it when I was still walking towards the exit and pressed the hold button.

When I was finally outside. I unhold it answered her.

"Lucy, what is it? Did something happen?"

"Miss Chloe! OMG! Long time no talk. How are you these fays? How's your new school? What about the people around, are they treating you decently?"

I smiled.

"Hmm, it's... Okay."

"What do you mean okay? Is someone bullying you?"

"I will not let myself get bullied, Lucy. Of most people you know that... And mom."

I heard her sighed. "I'm sure your mom is proud at you wherever you're now. You're choosing the path that you want."

Tears welled in both my eyes but I suppressed them.

"Hello? Chloe? You still there?"

"Mm. I'm fine, Lucy. Thanks for calling. I've actually got friends... I think."

"Really? Can you send them their pictures? They must be beautiful girls who always hang out with you."

"Beautiful girls really and...handsome men." I hesitated to share how I describe the two but I still did.

"OMGGG!" I put my phone away from my ear because of his loud voice. "...ell me. How many of them?"

"There's tw-"

I was about to finish what I was about to say when I saw someone walk in my left peripheral vision.

"Hey, Chloe! What is it?"

"Nothing. Anyways, Lucy. I'm sorry to say but I really have to go. We're gonna do something. Talk to you later okay?"

"Okay, dear. Take care." Then she ended the call. Of course, that was just an excuse vut I really have to check something.

I really think I saw some tall figure based on my peripheral vision. I walk slowly towards the place where I think I saw something.

My heart almost fell when my phone vibrated. Wow! What a great timing.

It's a text message.

Check your locker.

The number is not registered on my phone because it looks unfamiliar. There's only less than 25 contacts in my phone and I memorized some of them especially of those who called many times a month.

I'm sure this one isn't. My guts tell me check the locker but myself is telling to go back the theatre to watch the performance. But I guess it wouldn't been that long if I consider it.

I hope this was not a prank pulled by pranksters here in the university. The locker area is not that far from here. It only takes a few walks. I only need to find the building.

There's really not much students roaming around the campus. Most of them are probably the play on theatre. So I guess Madeline was quite popular among students here.

When I arrived at the area. I took my locker key on my pocket and slowly opened it. I prepared myself in case something terrifying or maybe a water will spray on face.

To my surprise, I saw a teddy bear and few bars of chocolate on it. Who dared open my locker? Thank god there's really not much thing I put in here. Nothing's missing.

I would really appreciate it if someone gave me this things personally. But that's not the case, they hide themselves and opened my locker without any permission. I really shouldn't consider this as presents.

I closed my locker and took out the key from the hole. I walk swiftly to the direction where you can find the theatre.

When I arrived I saw Minji and Dustin on the entrance of theatre. When they saw me, they walk towards me as well.

"Chloe, where did you go? I thought you're just going for a call." Minji said with a bit of concern on her voice.

"Sorry, you guys. I just checked my locker."

"Well, Lorcan is on the clubroom. He said that he'll tell if he finds you all the way there. He's the one told us to wait here in case you try and go back." Dustin explained.

He really predicted me. Even though what I did was a little bit insensitive. I should go and say sorry for him later.

"Classes are about to start. I think we should get going." Minji reminded.

I nodded.

We all went to our respective classes 3 minutes before it starts. We didn't have time to eat lunch. The cafeteria was crowded the moment the show ended.

"Before I start to today, let me clarify a few things first."

Our professor them motioned his hands while telling regarding quizzes, project and etc. related to his subject.

"And also I would like to announce that a transferry decided to enter your class kindly welcome him."

Murmurs arose inside the classroom. Mostly are girls who were wishing that the transferry was a hot guy. I don't really care at all. I opened my notebook and review some notes to ease my boredom.

"Blaze Wang. Be nice to him okay?"

The murmurs became louder as I heard footsteps towards my left side. Whoever was walking, they stopped. When I looked up, I saw a guy with gray hair looking directly at me.

"Can I sit here? Beside you?"

"Sure." I said and put my eyes on my notebook again. Why did he have to ask? It's not my property.

Few hours have passed when the bell rang. Indicating that it's break. The break is only 15 minutes and I don't feel hungry at all so I just opened my yellow notebook and read some notes to prepare for the quiz later.

I am reading but I can still see how my girl classmates were flirting with the transferry guy who looked a bit awkward with the situation.

He must be an introvert. For most people, having an attractive face is a blessing but I guess it is the exact opposite for him.

I am cringing at how much the girls were oushing themselves to the poor guy. That's lame and desperate.

Wait. Why do I sound like Lorcan saying desperate and lame?

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"Minji's Dad will fetch her today. I don't know anything about Dustin. I'm still gonna finish my science activity and it will take a while so better get going."

He said didn't even turning his head on me.

He could've just said that he didn't want to leave the school with me because of what happened earlier. I get that.

"Ok well... I'll better get going. Bye."

There's no way he will finish whatever activity he has. He once told me that he didn't care about his grades. I saw his quiz papers one day and the score is all the same. Zero.

"I can perfect those quizzes if I wanted to. But I don't wanna waste my time with it."

I remember him telling me when I asked about it. I saved people from being offended to Lorcan but I offended Lorcan himself. I don't know which one's better.

I was waiting for a cab when a guy approached me.

"Give me your phone or else I'll boom your head with my gun."

My heart beats faster than it should. I slowly give my phone to him. If this is all that he wanted then I'm gonna give it. I closed my eyes and suppressed my tears from falling.

Chloe, calm down!

He will only take your phone.

I was surprised to hear a loud thud on my side. When I look, a man is kicking another man in the side. The man's figure is familiar.

"Chloe, get your phone."

I took my phone from the ground and hide it in my pocket.

We arrived at the police station minutes later. What exactly happened, the guy incapacitated the thief to bring him to the police station.

I thought the guy was Lorcan but I was wrong.

"I'm Blaze."

Chlo- wait. You said my name earlier, right? How did you know it?"

"I saw it on your notebook."

Well that makes sense. I put my name on each one my notebook in case I misplace it.

"Thanks, Blaze. That man could've killed me without you."

"He won't kill you. He just needs your phone. Money."

"Wait. Why are we still waiting here?"

"Oh, well. He's conscious and denied the stealing accusation. We're still waiting for the fingerprints analysis."

"Fingerprints?"

"I borrowed your phone right?" I nodded, "I'm sure that the guy's fingerprint can be found since he touched it for seconds. If it matched with the fingerprint on his hand, he's guilty of the accusation."

We waited for a 20 minutes. And the result matched with the guys fingerprints. He was detained so I feel relieved.

I kinda feel bad because he just needed money for his family he said. But what he did is still wrong.

No matter how good your intention is, if your solution is wrong then you'll still need to pay for the consequences.