Chapter 6

JAKE'S POV

I fainted that day in the hospital after I had a talk with the doctor. I was taken back home by Luca and the other guards. I heard later that Celia had passed away. I felt bad for Jeff. The fact that Jonathan was actually Jeff was known to only me and Luca.. I asked Luca not to tell my Mom Dad about him as I wanted him to live peacefully. Atleast that much I could and was able to do. So, they only know about Celia who had passed away and that the child was missing.

I wanted to meet Jeff, but I also had more important matters to handle at hand. I already spent two months, now every second was important. I called up Old John to ask when Jeff was joining back or whether he is going to continue or no.. But to my suprise old John came to me first.

"Young master, Jonathan called up this morning. He wants to join work since next week. I have already to him since he will be very useful for us in this matter and even in future." John said looking at me and waited for my answer.

"Well done Pops. Theres no need to ask me about such trivial matters. You know The Hellsmans very well as you worked with Dad before.. Instead I want you to guide me." I told him in return.

He bowed "I am honoured, Young master."

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It was Monday morning. Since I had a few drinks with Luca after a long while, I got up a little late. I was used to getting up at 6 in the morning. So, basically 8 am was late for me. I remembered since today Jeff would be joining work officially. I reminded myself again and again that I had to be good to him since he's lost everybody and Alisha, I still remember her words asking me to take care of him.

I had a warm shower. While the warm water flowed over my head, I felt at peace. By the time I came out, Luca had my coffee ready. I carefully chose a navy blue suit and white shirt matched with brown shoes. I let my hair locks fall over my forehead. Then we went to my office.

I looked around for Jeff without asking anybody. Today I even had interviews for a secretary. But i asked John to get anybody who can work accordingly.

After I entered my office, I saw a girl waiting in my office. She was wearing a white top, which was unbuttoned upto her chest with curves visible and a red skirt which fitted her butt matched with red heels. As soon as I entered the office, she dropped a pen down, which i noticed very well. I laughed to myself. She then bent down which only exposed her breasts. "What a bitch" I thought to myself.

"You can wait outside at your desk. I don't like anybody entering my office without my permission or in my absence. You get that?" I said sternly without even looking at her.

"Yes, Mr. Hellsman," she said literally moaning which got me more irritated.

"Get out." I said and she left at once. Honestly speaking, i didn't have any interest in girls or women like her who fell at my feet.

My thoughts were interrupted when there was knock at my office door.

"Come in," I said and looked up only to see a familiar face. It was Jeff.

"Good morning, Mr. Hellsman, uh.. hope you remember me, Jonathan, whom you interviewed for the security purpose," he said very carefully.

"It must be hard to keep up, right?? Shows you were raised well." I thought to myself.

I stood and walked upto him. He was looking at his feet. I went upto him and hugged him.

"My condolences, Jonathan. I am sorry I could not attend your aunt's funeral. Are you alright brother?" I asked him patting his back.

I pulled myself back and looked at his face, with my hand on his shoulder.

"Thanks, Mr. Hellsman and it's completely fine.. You must have been caught with things. And yeah.. Thanks for asking. I am fine." He replied avoiding my eyes.

I patted his shoulders and asked him to sit. I, too went and sat across him. I looked at him. He looked very pale.

"Have you had your breakfast?" I asked him.

He replied with a no. "Luca, breakfast for two, please." I told Luca on call.

Jeff looked up to me to refuse---

"Quiet! You are having breakfast with me. Infact, you will have breakfast with me every morning. Is that okay with you? As it is, I have my breakfast alone, you can accompany me." I suggested.

"Deal." He immediately agreed which suprised me.

"So Jonathan, later you will have to meet my secretary, but please be careful with her. She's a bit......" I stopped thinking for a word.

"The type who fall at your feet or throw themselves at you, a seductress maybe." I was amazed at how he completed my sentence for me..

"Exactly." I said.

"You got me J," he said unknowingly.

I was taken back at the nickname he gave me and unconsciously I smiled. But he soon realised what he said and he stood up and bowed.

"Am sorry.. I.. am sorry, Mr. Hellsman. I.. I dint mean to.." he stuttered.

"Jonathan, that's okay." I told him.

But he still continued with his apologies. I stood up and held his both shoulders and shook him.

"I said its okay, Jonathan" I said with a little louder voice. "You can call me J. I like it." I told him. "But only when you say it." I added.

I cursed myself in my mind for saying that last line. I hope he didnt hear it.

After our breakfast was over, Jeff went out and I continued my work. I went through the many files that John had given me which needed my signatures.

Later that day, I called in for Old John.

"Pops, I need info on that girl who is my secretary. She's too out of control. And I don't trust her a bit. What's her name again U said?" I asked him without stopping.

"My boy, she's Mia, the only daughter of the George Hemilton-- CEO of the Hemilton Group of Textile Industries. My Lady arranged her for you, so that you both can get to know each other. My Lady and Master wish that you both get married soon."

As i heard Old John speak, I slowly looked upto him and tried to find if he was in purpose, but, unfortunately, he looked damn serious. He even looked at me through those big thick glasses.

"Arrghh..." I said shaking my head in disgust.

"Young master, forgive me my interference, but, have you found anyone whom you love? Is there someone of your interest?" Old John asked looking curious.

I smiled widely and said, "No!! But Pops, I want you to find if Mia has any other motives of joining the Hellsmans. On the first day itself she gets into the Boss' Office without permission and pretends as if she is innocent, also tries to seduce me. Let me tell you, there's more to it. She's onto something. You get that? Put a tail on her on where she goes, whom does she meet and talk, everything. Is that clear?" I asked him with authority. Its high time now and I have to become The Underworld Lord.

Lately, I was feeling very weird. I don't know if that was possible. Since my schooling, college and University, there were many females who were campus belles, top tier beauties, goddess, but, I never felt anything for them. Nor did they turn me on. Moreover, I did not like any woman touching me. It disgusted me, as their touch was full of lust.

I could see, Jeff was working hard on finding out the moles in the Hellsman Mansion, as he promised, it took him one complete day. He was sad when he heard John tell him about the situations in Hellsman and how they planned for assassinating The Underworld Lord.

It was just the 1st day of his work and he alredy found out everything about the situation. He almost solved 99% of the problem. Now we just had to lay the trap. I saw him stretching his hands and neck. He must be tired. I looked at the watch, it was 1am already.

"Didn't he have to go home?" I thought to myself. Then again I remembered, he had no one. Oh, his girlfriend.. yeah. Maybe they don't stay together.

"Here.." I handed him a cup of coffee. "Aren't you tired?" I asked him.

"Um.. no.." He said with a slight smile on his face. And trust me, that look on his face, turned me on.

"Hey, are you alright? Your face is red. You're hot.. Have you got fever? What's wrong?" He came and stood right in front of face touching my forehead and cheek.

"I am turned on buddy, and the reason is you." I thought to myself.

"Uh.. I.. I remembered something important. Go home quick. Don't stay up late. I'll see you tomorrow." I told him without looking at him and left.

This was the first time I noticed him very carefully.. He skin shinned under the lamp light. His jawline was perfectly chiseled. Those eyes which had a slight greenish hint of color glittered. His silky almond brown hair covered his forehead and as he moved his hand in his hairs to put them back, with his forehead exposed, he look more manly. Not to mention his pinkish full lips. He bit his lower lip every time he was in a deep thought. He, not wearing his glasses, was cherry on top.

Gosh!!!!! I ran my hand through my hairs. What was going on?? Am i a gay.. like i even had gay friends when i was in college. They were brothers not even friends. But how do I know if I am really.. Seeing how i got turned on just by his look, I have to find out. I thought about Henry, he too had a boyfriend. I smiled to myself. At this point, I know i was almost crazy.

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JEFF'S POV

Jake behaved very weird since this afternoon. God knows what gotten into him. I heard from John that the secretary, Mia, was chosen by his mother for him as a girlfriend. I smiled to myself and mouthed "Good heavens, save him from the witch."

I was working late today, I looked up at the clock it was 12.30am already. I had just now found out the main clue to the assassination of the Underworld Lord-- Richard Hellsman, Jake's father. I stretched my hands and neck. A few moments later, I heard footsteps and turned over, only to see Jake standing with coffee. I wondered what he doing so late. The clock read 1am.

"Here, Aren't you tired?" he asked handing me a cup of coffee.

"Um.. no." I said with a slight smile on my face.

His face was red and he felt uncomfortable. I walked up to him and touched his forehead.

"Are you alright...? Your face is red and you are hot.. Have you got fever?? What's wrong? I asked him touching his forehead and cheek.

He was flustered. "Uh.. I remembered something important. Don't stay late. Go home quick. I'll see you tomorrow at work." He said with his back at me and left.

Ever since Celia passed away, I hardly stayed home. Home.. It felt empty and more scary. It held our beautiful memories which became unbearable now that she left me alone to face this world.