Women's Backlash Considered Weak

Bad News is Coming

~BAB 20~

Xavia did not refuse Kenard's embrace at all, calmly leaning on the man's shoulder while patting his back. He was so comfortable with this warmth, enjoying the quiet moments together.

He knew that the road ahead was full of thorns, and the two of them would probably part more often in the future. Moreover, the risk of the work they have been involved in so far, is quite dangerous. Various obstacles are ready to welcome.

Even though they had achieved victory for a while, no one could guarantee what would happen next. He feared that his rebirth would result in the death of Kenard, succeeding his father.

“I'm worried about you, because I don't want to lose you, Kenard.”

“Iya, I know that. I will be more careful in my actions,” Kenard said.

Kenard was the one who accompanied Xavia the most during the aftermath of his father's death in his previous life. The man was also the one who gradually seized his heart in this life. Xavia did not wish to intervene in the future bringing Kenard in danger.

Although Kenard did not understand why Xavia was so worried and scared, he convinced her not to worry too much. He drew himself to hold onto both shoulders Xavia sat facing each other.

“Nothing, do not think no, do you know, worry makes our way of thinking slow to move. If we continue to dwell in a circle of fear of events that are not necessarily happening, when will we go forward and get success? Life is very hard, Xavia, then we should be able to keep pace. Stop worrying, okay?”

Xavia anxiously looked at Kenard and said, “My worries are not without reason. There are a lot of secrets neatly stored inside me, Kenard. As long as you come back as a winner, I will tell you the secret I have been hiding from you,”.

“I will get that day, Xavia, will be happy to listen to your every utterance so that there are no more secrets you cover up from me.”

“Then, do you want to promise that you will come back okay?” ask Xavia.

Kenard nodded convincingly. “I agree and promise to protect myself, so that coming back to see you in good health brings victory,” Kenard said.

The two hugged each other again, encouraging each other. Kenard had already planted a promise on Xavia, that he would be the winner.

A new fight erupts, Kenard again leads the Black Horses members into a fight with the Red Scorpion gang, a group of gangs that control the Castora region. Although not as wide, the edge of the territory has been difficult to conquer.

The members simultaneously using the jacket that became the identity of Black Horses, Kenard was in the front row riding a motorcycle into the Red Scorpion area of power.

They exchanged fire, some exchanged blows to penetrate enemy defenses.

Unlike before, the fight this time was fierce. Kenard until overwhelmed by the enemy, as well as the other members, in both camps are equally strong so it takes a long time.

…

At the Black Horses headquarters almost every day, there was just a debate in the meeting about whether to stop the war or not. Elliot and several other core members disagreed.

“If we stop this fight, the big name Black Horses will fall in the eyes of the world, our enemy groups will laugh very loudly, he said, because we're retreating against a gang that we've always considered small. Their views will change, no one is reluctant about Black Horses.” anymore One of the members strongly opposed the plans of the other members.

“But, if we don't retreat the group we will lose a lot of members, they work very hard, their energy is drained quite a lot, please think of this, the territory we are fighting over is not much, it is not, I think our members are more important than that power,” said one of the others in the meeting room.

Seeing his father's exhaustion, Xavia felt extremely depressed.

“Please all of you calm down first, we can think of this with a cool head, and carefully. We may continue this fight, or may stop, need cooperation to secure the situation to be conducive. What if the decision-making meeting will be held in the coming days, after you all can agree.” This way that Xavia could use to calm everyone down temporarily for a few days.

“Can't, Miss Xavia, the current situation is very different, delaying time is not the best way, we have to solve this quickly,” protest man sitting on the very end seat.

“Decisions should be taken immediately, or the fight will get more chaotic?” said another man.

The current Xavia was also very worried about the situation on Kenard's side at the moment. No matter what happened to her, she kept worrying about him.

“Alright, let this fight continue, we have advanced, then it is worth to finish.”

The days passed heavily through, Xavia and the core members continued to restlessly wait for news of the betting developments.

One of their members came in a hurry to tell the leader and all his subordinates that,

“Geng Black Hoses managed to win the fight, Sir, red has been submissive. The group led by Kenard managed to defeat the last gang.”

Everyone was so happy to hear this news. They were already impatiently looking forward to the return of the entire Black Horses gang.

As well as Xavia Linn, he was very anxious waiting for the arrival of Kenard. Just keep staring at the entrance of their headquarters.

Until the motorcade enters their area of power. One by one the tired-faced members were also happy to come park the bike.

“Finally you guys arrived too, let's rest inside, we have provided a special for you,” said one of the members.

They were warmly welcomed by the core members. The waiter was busy preparing what was needed.

However, unfortunately, among the returnees, there was no sign of Kenard. Of all the people, Xavia searched for his beloved bodyguard, but he was not there.

“Billy, I don't see Kenard, where is he? Shouldn't she be back with you?” ask in front of all the members.

The gang members lowered their heads with sad expressions. Billy advanced toward Xavia and said,

“Nona Xavia, it's so heavy I say this, Kenard, our gang leader, he fell into the river while trying to draw enemy fire. At the last minute we will be back still no news about it.”

All the core members were flabbergasted hearing this. Including Dominic now tensed looks of shock, his gaze was immediately fixed on Xavia

Xavia who was no less surprised to hear this tragic news until fainted.