Sophie’s POV
“Boss already left early this morning again, Miss Sophie.” Venom informed me as soon as I went downstairs wearing my uniform.
I nodded. “That’s good then. Shall we go to school now?”
“Yes, Miss Sophie.”
Venom and I stepped inside the limousine. No one was speaking between us.
“Miss Sophie.”
“Hmm?” I looked at her.
“I know I don’t have any right to ask this from you b-but did you fight with Boss?”
My eyes widened as I heard her ask that. I averted my gaze and pouted. “I-I just told him to apologize to his parents. I mean, even if they treated him like that, they are still his parents, right?”
Venom suppressed a sigh before looking at me. “You’re right, Miss Sophie. They are still his parents but you can’t blame Mr. Hastings either.”
“B-But why?”
“He grew up being neglected by his own parents. They never cared about him ever since he was a child. They only cared for his older brother. Since he was just a kid, Mr. Hastings already get used to being alone and being treated like the least favored child. No matter what he does, they will just end up comparing him to his brother. No matter how many achievements he get, he will never get any compliment from them.”
I couldn’t help but to feel sorry for Vincent. “But even so, I can’t see any reason for him to be like that to his own parents.”
“I understand what you’re pointing out, Miss Sophie. But Mr. Hastings already decided to be out of his family. I think you need to know him more for you to understand where he’s coming from.”
“How can I even know more about him when every time I try to ask him about his family or his past, he always change the topic or yell at me…”
“You should get his trust first, milady.”
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“You mean, Vincent has an older brother?!”
“Sssh Sab, don’t be too loud!”
“I’m sorry, Sophie. I just can’t believe that the mafia boss has an older brother. I mean, can you imagine how hot his older brother could be?!! Oh my God, I’m already drooling!”
I shook my head. “Sab, that never crossed my mind. For sure his brother’s like him too. Maybe he’s also cold and domineering.”
“And that actually what makes a man hot!”
“His parents came yesterday and asked him to go back and work at his father’s company.” I said.
“His father’s company? But Vincent already has his own company, right?”
I nodded. “That’s right. But maybe, what his parents are py.ointing out are for him to stop being a mafia boss.”
“But why?”
“I don’t know. Maybe because they want him to have a better future?”
“Or maybe because they saw how good Vincent is in making a company successful, that’s why they want him to work for them instead! It’s for their own good, Sophie.”
I wasn’t able to speak because of what Sabrina just said. She actually has a point.
“You know what, Sophie. Don’t you think you and Vincent are somehow alike? I mean, both of you came from a bad family. A family that doesn’t even care about you and what you want.”
I heaved a sigh. “Speaking of which, I think I have to visit Seb and father tomorrow. It’s been a while since the last time that I saw them. I missed them so much…”
“And do you think they missed you too?”
“Sab!”
“Just kidding. For sure they missed you too. They missed the person who does the laundry, cooking, cleaning, any other things for them. For sure they missed you.”
I shook my head. “By the way, I think I need to go to the infirmary. My head’s been aching since I woke up this morning.”
“Oh my God, Sophie! I knew it! I knew it! What else do you feel? Do you feel dizzy? Did you vomit this morning?!”
“Sab, nothing happened between me and Vincent. Nothing will happen between us, ever.”
Sabrina looked at me skeptically. “Oh really? It’s not too late to take that back, honey!”
“And why would I even take that back?”
“Maybe you’ll regret saying that in the end, you know.”
I stood up. “I will never regret saying that, Sab. I will only give up my virginity to the man I truly love.”
“Oh really? You mean to the main reason why you’re going to the infirmary right now?” she teased.
My face automatically turned red. “Whatever, Sab. I’m going now. Just wait for me in the classroom.”
“Alright. Bye beautiful!”
Sab really loves teasing me. She’s been like that ever since. Sometimes I can’t even understand how we get along with each other. Oh well, she wouldn’t be my best friend if she’s not like that.
“Hi there, Sophie.” I immediately saw Lance smiling at me as soon as I stepped inside the infirmary and I think I didn’t need any medicine anymore. His smile could really make someone feel better.
“M-Mr. Jacobs, c-can I have some medicine? I think I’m about to have a fever.”
He stood up and walked towards me. “Really? May I see?”
I was surprised when he suddenly put his right palm on my forehead. God, his palm felt so soft and he was so near to me I almost melt in front of him. I heaved a sigh of relief when he finally moved away.
“You have a mild fever. You need to take some rest and drink a lot of water, Sophie. I have a medicine here that you can take. You should at least stay here for a while.”
“B-But we still have classes.”
“It’s alright. I’ll be the one to tell your lecturers.”
I had no choice but to just agree since I was not really feeling well. “Okay.”
Dr. Jacobs helped me take a medicine and let me lay on the infirmary’s bed while he was working at his desk. I looked around the infirmary just to keep myself entertained. I wanted to sleep but I just can’t so I just stared at Dr. Jacobs.
He looks so handsome when he’s serious. The woman that he loves is so lucky.
“Sophie?”
My eyes widened when he suddenly looked at me. “Mr. Jacobs, c-can I ask about your younger brother?”