Lex Talionist

Special Chapter — How It All Began

The Flashback 10 Years Ago...

March 27th 2013.

07:42 PM. Penthouses.

A complicated romance full of intrigue began since the meeting of two people.

"Remember. Just tonight. You should be home soon tomorrow morning"

"Yes, Xavier. You've said that over and over again. Tonight I'm really not ready to face Lucien. I promise only this once again I will ask for your help" said Laurine looking up at Xavier who was taller than her before they entered a magnificent modern-style building.

Laurine's gaze shimmered around watching the place by continuing to follow Xavier's footsteps from behind.

"Is this your home? Are you allowed to live alone at a very young age?"

"Hm. I've lived here since I was eleven. My father told me to stay in this house as one of his upbringing so that I could live independently" Xavier said, then climbed the stairs that Laurine followed behind her.

"Whoahs. You're terrific. We're the same age, but it looks like your life experience is already a thousand times more than mine"

Laurine was amazed.

"Oh yeah, where did you go to school anyway? If I go to college this year. Then what about you?"

Then Xavier glanced at him as he continued walking. "I've never been to such a formal school. All this time I lived in a harsh environment that had given me more education than formal school in general" he explained and Laurine just nodded her head in understanding not to ask more.

Not long after that they arrived at a bedroom. Then Xavier turned on the wall light switch to illuminate the bedroom space that was originally filled with darkness

"This is your bedroom. My bedroom is right on the right side of this bedroom. Other than me, there's someone else who lives here and maybe he'll be here any minute. It's just that there's a little problem with his brain when he sees a woman. If anything happens, then immediately yell or run at me"

"Is he a nasty bad guy?" laurine asked and her face looked worried.

Xavier scratched his non-itchy nape. "No. It's not. He's not evil. It's just... Ah, forget. Besides, I dare guarantee he won't do anything to you. You take it easy"

Hearing him made Laurine smile widely. "alright. I believe you"

"Trust me?"

Lauren nodded quickly. "I believe you"

"Don't be so naive. You can't trust a stranger this fast. I could have done something to you anyway" Xavier said straightforwardly.

"I knew. I usually can't trust strangers this fast either. It's just you, Xavier"

Then Xavier grinned. "What's wrong with me?"

"You're a good man. I know it. Apart from your sinister appearance dressed in all black and your cold aura that at first scared me, you seem to have a good heart. You helped me escape, you beat up those guards with your bad condition to help me, and lastly you gave me a place to stay tonight. I'm so grateful to you"

Back the smile was clearly imprinted on Laurine's face. It was as if making the girl's beauty continue to grow every time she smiled.

For a moment Xavier was glued to Laurine quite closely. The smile was like an opiate that managed to make his heartbeat beat faster.

"But I'm only good to you, Laurine" Xavier replied in his heart.

...***...

08:03 PM. The Jung Manor House's.

I don't know how long Lucien's been pacing the living room. His brain was dizzy thinking about his twin sister who was now disappearing somewhere.

Then he remembered the foreign figure who helped Laurine escape earlier. If only there had been no man, maybe Laurine had been captured by him.

"You need my help? Uncle has many acquaintances in the police, military, and even intelligence. I can ask them for help in finding Laurine" Anthony's voice sitting sweetly on the sofa rang out Lucien's daydream.

"This uncle is insulting or does he really want to help?! So excessive! I'm sure my men will soon be able to find him!" ketus Lucien's.

Anthony laughed softly. "If something bad happens to Laurine, then it's your fault. You've been too hard on her all this time by constantly forcing her to remember what hurt her so much. Come onl. It's clear the results of an investigation eight years ago stated that your father killed himself by shooting a gun into his own head, and not murder"

Lucien looked at Anthony snidely as he grinned. "I can't believe it. With your words, it makes me believe that he was killed by you"

"You think I could kill my own brother?" tympan Anthony.

"Oh, of course. My father is not your brother. You're just an illegitimate child who's always hoping to get a big share of grandfather's legacy. To seize all ownership efforts from TJ Group, you're willing to do anything. Including the heart to kill my father!"

This time Anthony could not reply to Lucien's words anymore. His jaw hardened with both hands clenched firmly.

"When Laurine's memory is back and she's willing to be a witness to tell me the details of the night, I'm going to drag you to jail with my own hands!"

Then Lucien looked at Anthony who was still silent in his place.

...***...

08:22 PM. Penthouses.

"Food is ready!" exclaims Laurine enthusiastically while storing a plate containing pasta.

Then he sat down right in front of Xavier who had been sitting since waiting for him to cook.

"sorry. I can only make this food. Because there's only this stuff in your kitchen cupboard"

"It's okay. But, it would actually be better if you didn't cook anything. It's troublesome. I used to eat dinner outside"

Laurine shook her head with her mouth filled with pasta and swallowed the food before making a sound.

"I think food made by hand is better. Besides, it's also my gratitude to you for allowing me to stay overnight at your house. I should have returned your kindness"

Xavier nodded his head and turned to feed the paste into his mouth.

"It's delicious" praised Xavier, who really likes this food.

His eyes sparkled in surprise at the results of Laurine's cooking. In fact, he had previously thought that this would be the same as food made by Marcus.

"really? You think this is delicious?" reply Laurine happy.

"But Lucien always said that my cooking was worse than pork. You shitty brother. I'd really feed him pork if he dared to insult my cooking again" murmured Laurine chattering with a mouthful and inexplicably looking adorable in Xavier's eyes.

One of Xavier's outstretched hands rubbed the tip of Laurine's lips with pasta sauce.

"Look at nan-"

Laurine was surprised, of course, to make himself who was mengumel while chewing was stopped.

"You're so childish" muttered Xavier so painstakingly cleaning the sauce must be on the tip of Laurine's lips. Unknowingly, Xavier did this to make Laurine's face reddened in embarrassment.

"Xavier! Goddamn bum! I'll aggravate those wounds on your body!" marcus' voice suddenly sounded and distracted Laurine and Xavier.

Both of them turned their heads and looked at Marcus who appeared with a body condition that looked very sweaty with disheveled clothes.

"However, you left me in the hospital! My call was none of you picked up and my wallet was left in your car so I had to walk this far! You're a fucking best friend!"

"There's an excess. You have previously run more than this to accompany your lover at that time who worked as an athlete" said Xavier.

Marcus was about to open his mouth again, but stopped when his eyes accidentally caught the figure of Laurine.

"Oh? Who is this beautiful girl?" marcus said he changed his facial expression to a big smile while researching Laurine from head to toe.

Make Laurine feel uncomfortable and immediately move from her seat to run towards the other table. Hiding behind Xavier's back for fear of Marcus.

"Is he your perverted friend?" Laurine whisper.

Xavier stands up to protect Laurine from Marcus' gaze, which sees her as a starving beast that has just found its prey.

"Don't even try to get close to him or I won't hesitate to finish you off!" hiss Xavier sharp.

Then Marcus snorted with a gaze staring at Laurine and Xavier fully inquiring.

"Then who is he?"

"My friend. He's having family issues and will be staying here for one night"

Next Marcus' loud laughter sounded. Xavier and Laurine who saw him frowned in confusion.

"Friends? Family issue? Stay here?" marcus said after ending his laughter.

"Since when do you want to have a girlfriend? Then as I recall you will never interfere in other people's problems. Also I think you're very much looking after your place and really don't want any strangers coming in here. Is this girl really special to you?" marcus glanced at Laurine while smiling and squealing mischievously.

Xavier stared at Laurine, who was looking at him as if she was waiting for an answer. "What do you mean?!" he tried to cover up the nervousness because Marcus' words were completely true and made him a little embarrassed of Laurine.

Marcus bent his body politely aimed at Laurine. "Congratulations, Miss. You've managed to occupy a position as a special woman in this man's heart. I am so grateful that your presence brings a blessing that I have been waiting for, which is to make Xavier Kim fall in love. My best friend was so anti-romance. Again, thank you"

Laurine pensively trying to re-digest Marcus' words with a feeling of not being careless. "Did Xavier like me? This fast?!"

...TO BE CONTINUED...

...marcus is indeed marcus the mouth of ember😂...