Chapter 5 Things Have Gone Messy

In the next morning. I was woken up by the same maid yesterday. "Sir, our Master is waiting for you downstairs" I changed and followed the maid. And while we walked, I was very much astonished to the wealth John have. The walls each has a painting or somesort of fancy designs. While the columns are decorated with golden pattern. The vases displayed looked like antiques you see in expensive stores. Even the carpet looked expensive. Everything there was just fancy and all that. We reached the dining table after a while, the rectangular table looked like white hard marble but with a soft surface, the chairs looked fancy too. I saw Vel and John talking there. They seem to be getting along fine by the way they talk. "Oh hey Ralph! Come in and sit down!" I sat down near him and greeted morning to the both "Hows your rest?" He asked.

"Im fine thanks..."

"Well then lets talk while they prepare the food, I know you both have questions for me" John said with a smile. It looks like its time for him to tell me...

"What exactly do you do in business?" Theres no way John could acquire all this wealth in just 7 years time. Even some big companies took more than 10 years to establish a foot in the industry.

"My business? You want to know that? Its simple, I sell guns and bombs alright. Basically saying, im selling weapons." He said that so easily? Isn't he afraid I'll tell the authorities? And weapons? I thought he builds factories and sells medical supplies just like what the magazine said. "Your confused arent you?" He continued "The factories I build is just a cover. What the factories actually build is weapons. I sell those weapons in the Underground Market. Sometimes selling them in the Black Market. But, me selling medicines is true."

"Aren't you afraid I'll tell this to the authorities?"

"Heh, you think the police will believe you that easily? I dont just sell my weapons in the Underground or the Black Market. Half of those weapons are being sold in some countries like Russia, China, Afghanistan, or like in Brazil. So I pretty much have backings in politics" He is right. If I do say that one of the richest man is illegally selling weapons then I should at least have evidence of it or they will just think that Im joking

"What if... They f-found out?" Vel asked

"If some cops do find out, we just bribe them or forcefully drug them"

"D-drug them!?" Vel is shocked. Same as me.

"Dont worry! The drug I meant is a pill that lets them forget what they saw" John looks like he is telling the truth. But is that really what they do?

"What about illegal drugs? Do you sell them?" He might be selling them, so I have to ask

"Heck no! I sell guns, tanks, and bombs but I dont sell cocaine. Im not into that business. And that includes weed, I dont sell those" He sounds like he is telling the truth... As long as he doesn't kill people im fine with whatever he does. We talked for a bit then the food came in. In my entire life... I never expected I'll be eating such fancy foods.

Foie Gras D'oie

American-Style Clam Soup

French-Style Grilled Scallop

Steak Braised With Wine

And many others... Even a single meal could cost a months payment of mine. And an entire set of dishes would cost years work of mine. Again... A successful bastard... I wonder if one day I could be successful like John someday...

"Hm? Whats wrong Ralph?" John seemed to have noticed me deep in thoughts

"Its nothing! I just never expected I'll dine in such dishes..." Its still weird that a guy who I previously always treated would treat me like this.

"Ahaha! Just eat up! Theres no need to be embarrassed! Look... Even Vel is enjoying the food" I take a look at Vel and she is enjoying it. Her face is stuffed with food.

"Ah! S-sorry! I-if I looked rude..." Seeing her nervous is the thing that makes her cute...

"Your still as shy as always! Its fine! Just dont choke!"

We talked and laughed while we ate those fancy dishes. But that time is still bothering me... What kind of life did Vel experience? Has she been mistreated? Can I help her?..... The way she looked when she mentioned her father makes my heart ache... Before I knew it time passed fast. It was already 9 and today is the due date for me pass the paper work to Boss... I have to go back. I packed up the stuff I had, Vel did the same and John had some work to do so leaving so I forgot to ask him about this wife thing. And this time... I have to ask her...

"Vel... Be honest with me... Whats with your situation right now?" I must know more so I can help her, I cant just leave her suffering like this... Who knows? Maybe that old man of her might have done something bad...

"... I..." She looks hesitant

"Vel... Look at me... Remember what John said? We're friends, and friends help each other... So at least let me or us help you! Vel... Even if its some terrible secret, you can trust me that secret" After I said she looked to be at ease and even blushed... Cute....

"Dont worry Ralph, Im fine. If I need help. I'll be sure to call you." She smiled at me. She looks much more happier now but deep in that smile theres a hidden emotion. And that was the first time she said whole sentences without stuttering... It looks like she gained more trust towards me which is good. We quickly separated our ways.

Everything went well the whole day. I passed the paper work in time. And all my bills were paid just like what John said. But everything went bad once more...

*♪Call Ringtone♪*

"Huh? Vel? Whats wrong?" Its weird she'd call at this time...

"Ralph..." Its Vel's voice! But she sounds like she is in trouble! "You f*cking sl*t! Open the f*cking door! I know your in there!" I could here distant shouts in the background and it doesn't sound good

"Vel?! What's going on?! Are you all right!?!" Just as I finished speaking a loud bang could be heard. It sounded like the door opened by force. "Help me..." After she whispered that, she hung up. I ran fast out of the workplace without excuse and while I was running on the side walk

*Vroom!* "Hop on!" It was John

"Why are you here?!"

"Vel sent me a message in the group chat, I tracked her GPS signal so I know where she is"

I went in and his car was fast. By 5 minutes we reached the place. We ran in the apartment where she lived.

"Do you know which room she lives in?!?" I showed a photo of Vel to the receptionist.

"On room number 12, second floor. But who are you people?"

We didnt question further and we descended to the stairs rushing as fast as we can to room 12! I hope Vel is alright! Things have gone messy now!

The moment we saw the room 12 we barged in to see that Vel lying on the floor with her head bleeding and that damn old man was holding a metal baton. I got so angry at the sight I saw and placed huge blows to that mans face! I wanted to kill him so badly! But thank goodness John stopped me in time or else I could have committed crime. Police came in late and Vel was sent to the hospital while the man was taken in prison for his actions... What could have happened if John didn't stop me there? But the strangest thing is... While I was beating the cr*p out of that old man I felt something weird..... Maybe im over thinking it... Whats important right now is Vels recovery...

"Ralph... You keep pacing around like your wife is about to give birth..." How could John be so calm in this situation?

"Vel just got hurt! And your acting calm like its nothing!?"

"Dude chill! Chill! My doctor is in charge of her! She's gonna be fine! Dont be such a worried husband!"

"H-Hey! What do mean by husband!?" The way he said it made me very embarrassed "Im j-just worried about her ok!?"

"Yeah right... Thats how a ****** would act.."

"Y-you! Sigh... Forget it... You always win an argument... I just hope she's fine..." In the past. Every time ae had an argument he would always win. Thats why he was nickname "God Of Words" back then...

"My doctors the best! He graduated Overseas and quite experienced!"

"By the way... I've been meaning to ask... You know, about you Wife?" I remember the maid said that his wife was pregnant...

"Oh! Yeah... About that wench... You must have heard us shout back in the mansion before. Its a long story... I was drunk, and she was drunk. We ended up in a room then we did the thing and now she got pregnant. I had to be responsible of course or else how can I call myself a man if I do that..."

"... Seriously?" Just like that?

"Yup... But if I found out that woman is cheating or getting laid by another man... I'll break his legs and skin him alive even if its someone I know..." He looks very terrifying now... I wonder what kind of woman would turn him into this? But based on what the maid said... She doesn't seem like a good person... "By the way... Who is Jeremy? I heard you shout his name once..."

"Jeremy? He's my personal butler. And my secret secretary."

"I see... What about your wife? Dont you have to go and look after her instead of sitting here?" If John cares about his pregnant wife what's he doing here? If he knows Vel is gonna be fine then wont he just go back?

"She's sleeping as usual. My servants would have called me if she woke up. And besides... I have a question I forgot to ask Vel.." I wonder what kind of question it is? It wont hurt to know more...

"And that question is?" Im curious lad. I have to know

"Well you know she worked at that PUB right? I must know if my wife was hanging around there again..."

"Was your wife been there before?" I think its best to ask what look his wife has. I get the feeling I met his wife before...

"I once found her there drunk as hell." That wife of his really is a drunkard... Having a wife like that might be bothersome...

"By the way... What's the of your wife?" I really get the feeling I saw her somewhere...

"Scarlet red hair, red eyes, and a always has that pleasant smell..." He looks rather cal-... Wait... Red hait... Red eyes... A pleasant smell... Wait is his wife!!!! I think its best if I dont tell him what happened in the PUB... Or else he might really break my legs and skin me alive...

"Have you seen her somewhere?" I must not tell him...

"I.. I never saw the person you describe..." Im not very good at lying... I hope he wont notice...

"Ralph... I can tell your lying... What did you do? Tell me or say goodbye to you collarbone..." He looks insanely terrifying! I might die here! What should I do?! Should I make up another lie?!? Damn it!! What.Should.I.Do!?!?

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