Chapter 9

JAKE'S POV

I ordered Luca to station 4 strongest and deadliest guards outside Jeff's room and I left for the mansion. I could not leave him alone and compromise with his security, now, that he waa attacked so badly. I had to shower and change and have a little rest before I could take over other things at the mansion. I did not want to, but I had to set things straight myself. I could not depend or risk anybody else's life anymore.

I called up Old John.

"Hey Pops.." I hugged him. I hadn't seen him in 2 days.

"Yes, Young Master, haven't seen you in 2 days. How's the matter with Jonathan? Heard he met with accident. Is he doing well? What did the doctors say?" he questioned.

"Breathe.. breathe in.. breathe out.." I laughed as soon as i let out my breathe. "Pops, lets get to the office." I held his hand and we both walked to my office.

He is getting older, I have to find a way to make him work at this age. But given his nature, he will die serving the Hellsmans rather than retire and sit jobless. He was such a man. I admired him since I was a kid.

"It was an attempted murder. They obviously tried to get rid of him, but I don't understand who? and why? This might seem suprising but I kinda feel that the information from the mansion is still leaking out." I was becoming restless.

I rubbed the back of my neck;

"Pops, if they know that Jonathan is working for me to eliminate the mansion problem, than there's a high possibility, they know our plan too."

I got up and smashed everything on the table.. I picked my chair and hit it against the glass cupboard in my office. I was losing every bit of my sanity and I was losing control over my anger. "F*ck, I was going through hell, why does everything get messed up?" I thought to myself.

"Young Master, calm down. If Master and My lady happens to know about this, then they will be more worried about you." Old John was right.

I was about to calm down when--

"Jakey, My baby, what has gotten into you?" Mia interrupted with her sultry voice.

"There she goes again. I swear I'd kill her if she doesn't stop right now." I thought to myself. I looked at her with disgust.

"The last thing I wana do is to kill you Mia.. So why don't you just leave the hell from here and let me have some peace.." I shouted. I was frustrated. I was losing it all.

"But J---"

"Miss Mia, young master is not in a good state of mind. Why don't you give him some time and after everything's settled, maybe you can talk to him." Old John cut her in between.

"You.." She pointed a finger at Old John. "You better know your place oldie. My father is George Hemilton and I am the only daughter of his. One call and you will find yourself in a grave." She threatened Old John who kept his mouth open after listening to her.

"Wait.. Did you just..?" I pleaded her not to force me to do anything evil mentally. But this woman.. Thats it!!

"Guards!!!!!" I shouted at the top of my voice.

Five of my bodyguards came running. Their faces showed they were terrified to see the condition of the room. "Young Master, are you ohkay? Mr.John, is all fine?"

"You.. I will give you 3 minutes. In 3 minutes I want this b*tch out of my face or I will shoot a bullet in each of your heads and deliever your bodies to the sharks in the ocean. Your families dare not go against me. YOU KNOW I CAN DO THAT!!!" I stressed that last part.

"F*ck.." I heard one of them mutter.

"If he asked for you to be thrown out, I dare not show mercy." The guard said and they picked Mia and took her out of the mansion.

"Next.." I looked at Old John, he was terrified. "Call Jeffrey, Conrad, Saul and Lilia, you hear me? RIGHT NOW!!" I snapped at him.

"Yes, yes, young master." He stuttered.

A moments later, all four of them stood in my room.

"Young Master, you called for us?" Conrad broke the silence which was deafening.

"We have an important mission. I need your help. I know you have helped Dad since last 18yrs and you know everything much better than me. So I need you to go with me." I told them keeping a straight face.

Their eyes shone brightly with wicked smile on their faces.

"It's an honor, Mr. Hellsman," Lilia replied with a fake smile.

I got up from the couch and told them, "Lead the way, please." Old John nodded.

We reached the main hall where there are many people bustling as the main hall consists of security and business offices. All four of them were walking in front of me.

Everybody stopped what they were doing and looked at us. Old John was beside me.. It was very few times when I was seen rushing out with these important people. I stopped at the centre.

"Stopp... You four.." I ordered them.

Everybody started running here and there as soon as i ordered the four to stop.

"Nobody dares moves a step. Unless you want me to separate your heads from your bodies and be delivered to your families." I shouted.

I saw Mom and Dad on the balcony looking with curiosity. I did not look at them directly. 'Cause I know I would go weak if I saw their faces now.

I turned to Jeffrey, Conrad, Saul and Lilia. Their faces showed they were shocked at this sudden behaviour. They pretended so well. God, how can people be so shameless? Everything and everyone became so silent, that you could hear a pin fall.

"Young Master, anything wrong? Why are we stopping?" Saul asked me.

"Don't you think you have done enough wrong to ask me this question?" I snapped at him. I looked at all four of them again, "Or did you think you are too loyal that nobody will notice your betrayal?"

My whole body trembled in anger.

Old John held my hand.

"Young Master, My Lady and Master are upstairs watching you." he whispered.

"Young master, we are definitely loyal to the Hellsmans. And betrayal? How can you say that when we worked so hard risking our lives for the Hellsman Family's sake?" Jeffrey pretended to be hurt.

As if I cared. When I asked Old John to call them, I was alone for a brief moment, and thats when, I stuffed my revolver loaded with bullets in the back and covered it with my shirt.

"Kneel.." I ordered them.

With so many pairs of eyes watching me, I was least bothered. I will prove them today what is it to mess with my family. And I swear to the heavens above, would change my name if I don't bring hell upon them.

"Watch carefully!! Everybody.. This is what's gona happen if anybody dares touch even the hair of my people." I screamed with anger.

"Richard Hellsman is now weak and anybody can take him down, must be your thinking.. But dare not forget, he's got a blood hound, the wildest dog, that will put it's teeth deep into your flesh and won't leave unless it sucks the very last drop of your blood." I sneered.

"Suprisingly.." I started again, "he named him JAKE RICHARD HELLSMAN and he call him 'His Son'." I spoke with anger, revealing my worst side to the people today.

I wasted no time and got my revolver out. I loaded it and there were four shots heard in the main hall.

Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom

The gun shot and the bullet pierced through each of the four people's head's and silence fell all over the hall. Blood splashed all over my clothes and face and covered half of the main hall's centre.

I stuck my revolver back into the hem of my pant and walked back to my room.

"Clean up, I give you 5 minutes, or the next bullet will find its owner." I said and left without even looking around. I dare not look at my parent's face after this.

As soon as I came back to my room, I saw my phone blinking a small light. I took it and saw around 50 missed calls from Luca. I ran my hands through my hairs.

"I completely forgot about Jeff. Oh shit!!" I mumbled to myself.

I called Luca back.. After a few rings, he finally picked up.

"What the hell were you doing that you could not recieve my call?? Tell me. How's is Jeff? Is something wrong?" My voice broke as I said the last sentence..

"Calm down, Jakey. I have a good news. He is awake. And suprisingly, he asked about you, the moment he opened his eyes. " Luca said.

"Damn," I cried. I broke out and this time I did not force myself to keep quiet.

"He.. he.. asked about me..? Did he.. really?" I asked through my sobs.

"Yes, Jakey." Luca replied. "The doctor said he is out of danger for now., but have to keep him here for observation since he might experience some other side effects after hitting his head so hard." He added.

"Okay, that's fine.. I will have a quick shower and rush over.. I am coming.. Tell him to wait a little for me.." I replied smiling as I wiped my tears and hung up.

After having a quick hot shower, I sprayed the Gucci By Gucci perfume and put on my black hoodie and loose pants and sneakers. I did not bother drying my wet hair as I wanted to be with him as soon as possible. I took my car keys and opened the door. Only to see Old John and Eric standing in front of my room.

"Aahhh!!!! You scared me" I said pretending to hold my chest be scared.

"Young master, are you okay after all that happened? You look very happy. How can--?" Eric said.

"Jonathan is awake. He's out of danger and I am going to the hospital." I looked at both of them. Eric smiled. I knew he would be happy to know that.

"You will be the new security head of the Hellsman Mansion. I am giving you full authority. " I said placing a hand on Eric's shoulder.

"Don't disappoint me, please." I said squeezing his shoulder.

"I want the article all over the news and social media.. Don't stop it. Let them know what happens if they mess with the Underworld Lord." I looked at Old John.

"Give my regards to him, Young master." Eric said.

"Same here, my boy." Old John smiled.

"Sure.." I nodded and walked towards the elevator.

I walked into the elevator and pressed B2, which goes directly into my personal collection of cars, my own garage. I took my favourite new brand Porsche Cayenne and left. This was gifted to me by Dad on my 25th Birthday.

As I drived, I thought about all the things I wanted to say when i saw him. I smiled unknowingly. Gosh!! Was I falling for him?? My thoughts started to wander and I did not realise I had already reached the hospital.

I ran into the hospital. People there stopped and bowed..

"Mr. Hellsman, Mr. Hellsman, Mr. Jake.."

I nodded and asked them to continue their work and not to be bothered by me. I rushed to the room no that Luca had told me. I ran and opened the door.

"J.." Jeff called name with a smile and my heart melted.

"Hey.." I said and ran to him. I hugged him tight and cried. I was ashamed that I was such a crybaby in front of the person I loved like crazy.

"I thought I lost you, J.. Jonathan. Thank heavens you're fine.. I.. I.. Thanks for being alive.. Thanks for not leaving." I said only to hear a small groan from him. I carefully avoided calling him Jeff yet.

"I.. I am sorry" I pulled away quickly and said.

"It's ok.. I am fine.. You see.." He said looking down at his hands.

"Actually I have to confess something. " My heart skipped a beat when I heard him say this..

"Um.. yes.. am all ears." I said nervously.

"I woke up when you left. I saw you leaving but I had no strength to call you. I.. I am sorry. You had to rush here." he said.

"Oh!! That's fine.. No issues. I rubbed the back of my neck only to find I still had the hoodie on.. I laughed at myself and took it down and my wet hairs fell over my forehead. I quickly put them behind with my hands.

I looked up to see Jeff staring at me. I stared at him back.. I could feel the tension between us.. I quickly turned away. I looked down at my hands and played with my fingers.

"Um.. I'll get you some water. You must be thirsty." I said and walked around the bed.

I was unable to hold it in anymore.

"I guess I'm falling for you..." I said after finally gathering some courage; no matter what the outcome maybe, there were only two things - either he might reject me or he might respond.

"I.. I like.. I like girls. And we can't be friends anymore. I.. I even have a girlfriend. What made you think of telling this to me???" He said nervously. His face had a light red shade. I wonder if I was just seeing things.

As much as I know, his girlfriend and him broke up and she even was getting married soon. Why did he lie? I thought to myself.

"I won't force you. This is not something I can force you to do.. It's your will and your wish. Whatever it is, I will respect it. But please.." I placed my hand on his hands which made him look at me..

"Take some time and think, and don't say we can't be friends. That's not changing ever.. please Jonathan."

I felt something rise in me.. and my eyes welled up. I got up and turned, "Take care, Jonathan," I said and left without looking back even when i was tempted to look back..

God only knew that I was changing. He rejected me. But all I felt was pain, not anger.. I don't know why I liked his every thing, his every little mischief and every single minute thing of him. Every single of his action had started influencing me. It affected me.. I had fallen for this idiot. I was already in love with him even before I knew.