Mike sat with Kevin on thier favourite bench on the street. They sat in silence for a long time until Mike suddenly broke the silence, saying with a heavy heart
" M....my condolences Kevin "
He expecially knew how Kevin loved his grandma. She was his everything and her sudden death caused great pain to him. Kevin on the other hand, indifferently hummed
" Mmm "
Mike sighed, he knew Kevin was not in the mood now and carefully asked
" So, what are you going to do now "
This time Kevin turned to him and asked with interest instead of answering the question
" what do you mean "
Mike continued slightly irritated because he was sure Kevin knew what he was talking about
" I'm talking about black circle. What are you going to do about them. Are you not going to report them to the police "
Kevin smirked all a sudden. He calmly said
" Nope "
" huh " Mike almost screamed not understanding his crazy friend
" what do you mean by that. You can't tell me you like this life. Grandma was the reason why you kept your mouth shut but she's no more and they have nothing to use against you "
Kevin chuckled mischievously and said
" You naive boy, how do you expect me to live all by myself at this age. Regardless of how smart I am, I would still have to resort to those means to leave. Not to talk my disease, I need a cure. They are the only help I have and do you think the police would act just because of some few words from a child. This us not a simple mafia group, they have several branches and they are deep rooted in the country in thier respective countries. Probably most of the police officers, lawyers, doctors and even military men work for them. What if I report to one of them rather. I would be the one in trouble. "
Mike was slightly astonished by Kevin's word's but after some thought, he understood Kevin. Just after he was about to share his thoughts, his face turned cold and the smile on his face became terrifying. He was young though but this was somehow scary. Nevertheless, he smiled broadly and said
" Besides, I have some scores to settle with them. They can't go scot-free after murdering my grandma. "
Mike widened his eyes in disbelief and after sometime of calming down he said
" Kevin, what are you talking about. Do you know what you are saying. You can't be blaming someone just because you are angry. Also why, do you think they will kill grandma. I'm sure they know it was because of your grandma that you agreed. Killing your grandma would be a loss for them "
Listening to all his rambling, Kevin only smiled lightly but raw hatred and anger could be seen in his two beautiful monolid downturned eyes. He said
" well I know who killed her but I need to be sure first "
Mike asked curiously
" who " Kevin answered
" Spirit of course " Mike was now confused
" But how did you know, why would he do that and how are you so sure "
Kevin chuckled darkly and said
" oh Mike, you talk too much. Just wait and see "
...........
Kevin was now seen mainly in black circle. He had no one back home and didn't see the essence of going back there. Also he feared he might be taking to the orphanage. As he spent more time with the black circle he became more familiar with the group and soon became the leader of his peers. It was all because of his outstanding performance. There was nothing he couldn't do well. He performed all his duties diligently with no flaws at all. Soon he got to see most of the companies under ' the black circle '. He eventually moved in with Ron and stayed with him. Things seemed to be going on well until one day his awaited moment finally came.
He was in the training center with Ron and they were practicing when, a colleague came and informed them that Spirit wanted to meet Kevin. Kevin nodded and went to take a quick bath to wash of the sweat he had. Afterwards he went to meet Spirit. Today Spirit had a gold rim glasses on and his hair neatly trimmed and styled. He had thin lips and a handsome face. His aura was as usual gentle and easy going making people loose thier guards around him. But that people excluded Kevin. Upon seeing him, Kevin smiled and greeted him politely
" Spirit you called for me "
" Maxwell... "
Spirit said and Kevin gave him a dumbfounded look.
" huh " then Spirit continued .
" my name is Maxwell. Maxwell Adams "
Kevin was more puzzled. Why would Spirit tell him his real name. As usual, he voiced the question out
" well Why are you suddenly telling me your name "
Spirit smiled as usual. It was like he was born with a smile on his face. Then he said totally ignoring Kevin's question
" always inquisitive. Interesting. I want to propose an offer "
Kevin became more interested and asked
" really, what offer. I am interested "
Spirit then said straightforward with a smirke
" I want to adopt you. I want you to be my son and carry on my legacy "
Kevin stared at him with a blank face this was unexpected, then few seconds later he smiled brightly. It was like he had heard a great news. Spirit observed him closely, trying to study all his reactions. Well he would be lying if he said he wasn't surprised by Kevin's reactions. He never thought the kid would smile at these words. But behind those smiles, he didn't know if he had seen it wrong but there seemed to be a strong hidden emotion surging in the child like hatred. Well he might have seen it wrong cause why would Kevin hate him. Little did he know was that if he had watch a little more closely he would have perhaps seen a murderous intent in the child's eyes. Before he could continue, he was shocked to see Kevin's eyes red and watery. It was obvious he was trying hard to stop those tears from falling. Spirit immediately asked in concern
" what's wrong are you okay "
Since he met the child, this was the first time he had seen him like that. Kevin on other hand shook his head and said
" nothing, is just that I never thought anyone would like me "
Spirit sighed in relief and said
" oh I thought it was something serious. But don't be hard on yourself, of course everyone would like you at first glance. Moreover you are the kind of child every parent would want. "
He said assuringly and Kevin simply smiled at him. But if he knew what was going through the little boys mind, he would have been shocked to death.
Kevin on the other hand felt really angry. The first thing he wanted to say was why did you kill my grandma. What did my grandma do to you. Although he's been suspecting that Spirit killed his grandma, he wasn't really sure but now after saying that he wanted to adopt him he knew he killed his grandma but the question was why. Kevin has waited for this day since his grandma died. He had been by Spirit side for quite a time send knew how this man does his things. So the moment he had suspected it, he had also thought that the only reason why Spirit would do that was because Spirit wanted him for himself. Kevin had witnessed and knew how Spirit liked and favoured him and this couldn't only be because of a debt he owned Linda. Kevin was good at reading people and he knew what he was saying. Therefore he concluded that if Spirit killed his grandma, then his next step was to adopt him. He had waited for long but Spirit never brought the idea therefore he had long discarded that idea and thought that his grandma had really died out of her old age. Now hearing Spirit's words, Kevin couldn't help when tears gathered in his eyes and when he was asked he gave out a random excuse. This man had ruthlessly killed his beloved innocent old woman and he make sure he pays. He would make sure he regretted this casual action of his. Adopting him would be his biggest mistake because he would cause his downfall. Then a scene of his grandma cuddling him glassed across his mind and his gaze instantly softened. He seriously loved his grandma and doted on her. She was his everything, his whole world and this selfish beast took it away. As young as he was, his blood was already boiling with revenge. But he knew not what was ahead of him.