Chapter 100: Family
We see an evening scene. Where Adam was locking the gate of his apartment. He had a small bag in his hand. Looking back at his apartment for a moment Adam let out a deep breath.
He said to himself "I will be back soon." Taking that small bag with him he came down from his apartment. Where outside his building he saw that Mrs. Cold was talking. She was talking to Sophia and Monty.
Mrs. Cold's eyes went towards Adam. And she was very surprised. And she said "Adam are you going somewhere?" Hearing Adam's name Sophia immediately turned back and looked.
Monty also looked at Adam. As soon as Sophia saw the travel bag in Adam's hand she was very surprised. And she also asked immediately "Adam is everything alright? Where are you going?" Hearing this Adam gave a small smile.
And he said "Actually I have some very important work to do. That's why I am going away from here for a few days. And I will be back very soon."
Hearing that Adam was leaving from here Sophia was very surprised. Sophia stepped forward. And she stood in front of Adam. And she said "Is everything really alright?" Seeing the genuine worry on Sophia's face Adam felt a little bit of regret.
He felt that maybe he should tell Sophia the truth. But he knew he could not do such a foolish thing. He could not act on his emotions. So he let out a deep breath.
He said with a smile. "No no everything is fine. It's just that some family conditions are such that I have to go away for a while." Hearing this he said bye to Sophia. He started to leave from there.
Then Sophia called out to Adam again. And she said "Adam then what about your school?" Then Adam looked back at Sophia. And waving his hand he said "Don't worry. I will come to school from the other side where I am going." Hearing this Sophia felt a little relieved.
She was thinking that she might not be able to see Adam anymore. But maybe this thought of hers was just her own imagination. Which was not connected to reality at all.
During this whole time Mrs. Cold was looking only at Sophia. And there was a small knowing smile on her face. Adam said bye to all of them one last time and then he left from there.
Sophia seeing that Adam had finally left from there. Even though she knew that Adam would definitely come to school tomorrow. But a feeling of sadness spread across her face.
Hiding that sadness she went back to stand in front of Mrs. Cold and Monty. Mrs. Cold looking at Sophia said "No matter how much you try to hide it. But the sadness that is on your face. The sadness that is so clearly visible. It is very clear to see." Hearing this Sophia was suddenly very surprised. And putting her hand on her face she said "No no why should I be sad about anything?" Then
Monty said with a smile "Maybe it is because Adam is leaving from here." Then Sophia looking at Mrs. Cold said "Actually I just remembered some important work I have to do." Saying this she turned from there and quickly went towards her apartment. Mrs. Cold who was standing behind looked at Monty and said "So how is their relationship going?" Then Monty raised both her hands in the air.
And she said "How would I know anything about that?" Then Mrs. Cold looking at Monty said "Because you are her best friend. I know that you know many things. Now you better tell me quickly. Otherwise I have other ways to get the information out of you."
The scene shifts.
And we see Adam. He had come into a quiet suburban neighborhood. Where many of the houses were built of wood. Then Adam came and stood outside a particular house.
He looked at that house for a long time. And taking a deep breath he said to himself "Mother I am back." Saying this he looked up towards the sky.
In this house his once good family used to live. Even though his father was not so responsible towards him. But he was his father after all. And his mother who had loved him very much.
She may not be in this world anymore. But Adam still misses her a lot. And that's why seeing this house he only remembers his mother. Adam had another reason for coming here as well.
He had to investigate Samantha. Because he had noticed a very interesting thing about her. Which was very important for his future plans. Adam let out a deep breath. And he started to go inside the house.
After coming to the main gate he rang the bell. After standing there for a while the door of the house opened. Where inside there was a teenage girl. She was Adam's stepsister.
Seeing Adam she immediately recognized him. And she immediately said "Adam what are you doing here?" Her eyes fell on Adam's bag. And she immediately understood.
Although unlike her father or mother she did not hate Adam so much. For her Adam was just a boy. Whose time was not good. And whose circumstances were unfortunate.
Although because of this Annie's feelings for her own parents had not changed.
Hearing Annie's voice Rachel came from inside. And she saw Adam and immediately smiled and said "You have come at a very perfect time. I have already made the food. Come inside quickly." After hearing this Adam nodded his head. Annie was very surprised.
And looking at her mother with great surprise she said "You have called Adam here?" Hearing this Rachel looked at Annie. And she said "Yes. Now Adam will be staying here with us." Hearing this Annie was even more surprised.
Adam went inside. And he saw that food was set on a dining table. Where his father was already sitting and waiting for him. Rachel brought Annie inside.
And taking the bag from Adam's hand she said "Go and wash your hands and face. The food is ready. For now you can stay in Annie's room." Hearing this Annie was very surprised.
She said "In my room?" Then Adam's father said "Annie for now you will have to let Adam stay with you. We will get the other room cleaned for him." Hearing this Annie wanted to refuse this. But her father who sometimes behaved very strictly with her. She was a little scared of him. So she nodded her head.
Helplessly. And she said "Okay." And putting her head down she sat down at the table.
Adam felt a little strange. He could not understand. That he was feeling this way in his own home. As if he had come to someone else's house. But Adam threw this feeling away.
He knew that the work for which he had come here. It was very important for his grand plan. And he would have to forget his old feelings and move forward.
Otherwise he would never be able to build such an empire. An empire where he would control the whole world from the shadows. And things were not going well for Adam at all right now.
Then Adam washed his hands and face and sat down at that table.
To eat his dinner. Then Rachel said "Please start eating Adam." Hearing this Adam nodded at Rachel that is his stepmother.
And he started to eat the rice with his chopsticks. The rice which his mother had made. His father was looking at Adam the whole time. Which Adam was also feeling. But he was completely ignoring it.
Annie who was sitting next to Adam was also watching this silent interaction. She was very surprised. And also very curious. She wanted to know how Adam would react.
To his own father who had thrown him out of his house at such a critical moment. When he had needed his father the most.
Then Ricky said "So what are you doing these days?" Hearing this Adam who was just about to put the food in his mouth stopped.
And he looked at his father. There was no fear in Adam's eyes at all. Ricky saw this. A sense of hesitation was born in his mind. Which was stopping him. From giving any kind of order to Adam in any way. Otherwise that thing could be very harmful for him.
Then Adam without changing any expression on his face said "I am actually a school teacher." Hearing this Rachel and Annie were both very surprised.
There was no change in Ricky's expression. And he paid attention to his own food. And he started to eat. Rachel looking at Adam said "You are a school teacher? That is a very good job. So your career must be completely set. Do you like any girl in your school?" Hearing this Adam was about to put the food in his mouth again. He stopped again. And then he looked at Rachel. Adam knew exactly why his stepmother that is Rachel was asking such a question.
Then Adam smiled. He said "No. I had to focus on my career. That's why I never paid attention to such things." Saying this he looked at his father. Who was eating.
And who had his attention on Adam. But who was not looking at him directly. Then Adam said "Because I have seen many such people. Who get stuck in these kinds of things. And then they ruin their whole family. Because of these things." Hearing this Ricky who was just about to eat stopped.
He knew that Adam was pointing at him. He looked at Adam with anger. Adam was also looking at Ricky. There was a small smile on his face. And then he said very politely "What happened Mr. Ricky? Are you having some kind of a problem?" Hearing this Ricky was even more surprised.
He was about to stand up and shout at Adam. But Rachel who was sitting next to him held Ricky's hand from under the table. Immediately after which Ricky remembered their plan.
And also that they needed Adam at this very moment. Annie who was sitting next to them was watching all of this. And she was very surprised.
And she was thinking to herself. How much Adam had changed. The Adam that she knew. The one who was sitting in front of her now. He was not that same Adam at all.
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