Chapter 81 His Family

Venice Claire's POV

I wander my eyes around and I'm astonished by the view I've seen. This house is beautiful... I wonder who lives here if Xenon was staying at the Academy.

"Where's your family?" I asked when I only sensed his friends and the three girls inside this house. My forehead furrowed when I felt him harden. What's wrong?

"Your room is right on the second floor, the first one. If you need something don't hesitate to tell me, mine is just beside yours. I'm going to take a rest." He said but his voice was hard then he walked towards the stairs not even glancing at me, I was left speechless while watching his silhouette going far from me.

"Just understand his behavior today Claire. It was still hard for him." Adrian said popping beside me.

"What happened?" I asked, my voice was plain but curiosity filled me.

"It's not my place to tell. Wait for him, I know he will tell you because he loves you..." he faced me "and you are special to him." He smiled but suddenly his face turned confused. "By the way, I wonder... how is Zoey? I remember we left her in the mansion inside the school. Have you already contacted her?" He asked in worry remembering there is an existing Zoey.

"Tch. Don't mind her. She's probably sleeping soundly right now." I said but when I decided to take a step away, I heard a scream.

"Waaah! I heard Zoey's name! Claire, when can I meet her again? Hihi I'm so excited! I want to take more pictures of her, I also prepared my notebook for an autograph!" Cassy run towards us in total excitement and threw her arms around my shoulder. "Uno already signed for it." She whispered with her eyes sparkling in total bliss.

Just then Coby comes near and softly slaps the back of her head.

"Ouch!" She glared at him.

"You just saw her earlier and you've been together for many days but never acted that way. And now, you go crazy over her?? Tch. Tell me if you need a psychiatrist." Coby snorted and now they started bickering once again. Tch.

"I think this is my cue to go," Adrian whispered to me.

"Me too."

And he walked towards the living room where Drena and Jenna were sitting while talking at each other. So I started walking towards my room.

Just then I saw the door to Xenon's room. Xenon... what happened to his family that he acted that way?

Suddenly a memory from seven years ago popped on my head. What was he doing in the alley at that moment? He was even mad at those bastards.

Another mystery was added to my curiosity.

Why am I so curious of him!?

One thing I know...

I am already... completely pulled towards Xenon.

Including her... the Silencer.

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Lucas POV

I'm in the boys' room sitting on the edge of my bed. It's our room ever since we first got here except Xenon because he has his own room, of course! This is his house!

"Lucas, please talk to me!" I heard her knocking on my door once again. She keeps on insisting that we need to talk but right now all I need is myself. I need a distance away from her. I need to think.

How can I do that if she's with me?

"Stella, don't make me say this again. I need to be alone... give me time to think! Just please... go." I pleaded.

"I-I know you f-feel disgusted of me. I u-understand. I'm s-sorry." She said in between her sobs and then I heard footsteps running away.

Fuc*! I clench my hand and ruffles my hair. I made her cry... I wanna run to her and hug her so tight but my mind says no because I need time, just a little bit of time...

I do not feel disgusted by her, why would I? You might not understand but by next year she will be my wife, however... I don't fucking know my own fiancee!

Stella... Uno... and her attitude suddenly changes which scares me! Fuc* it! I suddenly stand up.

I need to know more about her, I need to deal with my heart and my mind. Too many questions that I wanted answers but I can't handle seeing her or I will lose my control and just follow my heart without dealing with my mind first... I can't let that happen.

It hurts me seeing her in that situation... It hurts hearing her sobs, it hurts knowing she cried because of me... but...

I want to give her what's best by finding myself first.

So I have decided...

I called her and with three rings she answered the phone...

"Hello, Mrs. Sandoval..." I said and continued talking to her.

She's the only person I know close to Stella. I bet she knows something.

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Venice Claire's POV

I was walking towards the living room but suddenly I saw Stella walking faster towards the door. Tears are flowing down her eyes and I can still hear her sobs even when she already got outside the house.

She's hurt...

Will I be like that if Xenon will discover my identity?

I can handle all the pain physically but... can I handle being hurt emotionally? Will I also cry?

Earlier... he suddenly turned cold towards me... it was something I don't like... it squeezes my heart and... it's not good.

For over years I did not feel the fear... but now, I can feel it. I felt fear.

Fear that one day he will ignore me... that one day he wants me out of his life. Now that... I already fall for him. Especially... the monster inside me.

I know because Xenon is the only person she does not kill, but rather she was dominated by lust.

That's why I have decided... I will keep my identity hidden from him for as long as I can. I want more time with Xenon, I want to be human for the rest of the 5 years of freedom given to me.

I want to be with the person I love for the remaining time I have. 'Because I will make you happy the best that I can in every precious moment I have with you.' Each words coming from him are always fresh on my mind.

"In every precious moment... 5 years..." I murmured more to myself.

"5 years?" Drena asked in curiosity from behind, I turned my back to face her.