
The hour hand in Regis's room was beating harder, the day had gone into the middle of the night, making Rai more anxious because he had to race against time. Ken yawns his natural call sign as a human in need of rest.
" Ruby's kidnapper didn't want a ransom, because I'm sure if he wanted a ransom he would've contacted us from earlier. He also didn't want to hurt Ruby, because if he wanted to hurt her, he wouldn't have to bother kidnapping her and instead shooting your master, they could have shot Ruby and her friend and then escaped, it was easier to finish off Ruby without a trace. So what I can make sure is that Ruby is fine at the moment, for a while we can calm down a little "Regis expressed her opinion to her 2 children who were sitting in front of her.
Rai who was seriously listening and Ken who was with half-closed eyes also listened.
" But the father who kidnapped Ruby is having a psychiatric disorder, so he could have done reckless, he's a crazy psychopath who wants revenge on me "Rai refuted his father's opinion.
" If you were the one who was the goal right now, someone would have come along with a video of him torturing Ruby just to make you feel tormented as well. Such a psychopath will greatly enjoy the expressions of his victims, and he will not want to miss the moment you cry pleading while kneeling "Regis breaks Rai's argument.
" What is the motive ? " Tanya Rai was impatient.
" It was clear from the beginning that the target was Ruby, she did want to kidnap Ruby for herself "Regis concluded seriously.
" Ken is that right ? " Rai asked for Ken's opinion which from then on was just silent.
Regis and Rai turned towards Ken who was bowed in. A soft snoring sound sounded from his mouth.
" You can fall asleep at a time like this "Rai hit Rai's thigh next to him.
" I'm sorry brother, I dropped your toothbrush into the trash and I immediately returned it without washing it "Suddenly Ken stood up and rambled still with his eyes closed.
" What ?!?! " Rai was surprised to hear Ken being delirious, he was nauseous and almost vomited to hear Ken's confession.
Regis only chuckles at the behavior of his youngest son, Ken indeed can never be as cold as he is or Rai.
Ken then collapsed again to the sofa and snored again, Rai who was very upset wrapped his arm around Ken's neck, making Ken wake up and stutter with the situation that occurred.
" What ? What's up ? " His question was puzzled to see her brother who had already locked his neck. He looked at his angry brother and his father who was just chuckling.
" I'm sorry I overslept, I'm so tired today "Ken apologized in a sad voice, feeling guilty for falling asleep in such a precarious situation right now.
" I won't forgive you, when did you do it ? Huh ? Say fast ! " Rai who was upset further tightened the lock of his arm around Ken's neck.
" Do what ? What's the matter exactly ? " Tanya was confused.
" Your confession, my toothbrush that you dropped in the trash ? " Tanya Rai in a furious tone.
" Haha !!! " Ken widened his eyes. The secret that he had been guarding for so many years was finally revealed.
How did you know I threw away her toothbrush ? He must be very angry.
Ken shuddered in horror at the thought of Rai going berserk.
" Without washing first ? " Task Rai with a stifled growl.
" Haha !! " Yet Ken widened his eyes again, not expecting his brother to know that far.
" Do you know where my brother is ? Forgive me "Ken welcomes him by uniting his two free palms.
" Hey I remember right that was my new toothbrush, and I'm still using it for the next 3 months, you bad boy, feel my punishment " Rai then rubbed Ken's head violently, ruffling his well-groomed hair by the pomade gel.
" Oh, stop you two. Now go to sleep, we must rest to start the plan tomorrow "Regis separates his two children who are fighting like Kindergarten children.
" No dad, I'm not going to sleep, how can I sleep when I don't know how Ruby is doing now "Rai's getting serious, he's already let go of the lock on Ken.
" Sister you have to be healthy to deal with a crazy psychopath like Lucas, I'm sure brother-in-law is fine, because Lucas once really liked him, he will definitely treat brother-in-law well " Ken tried to calm down the restless Rai.
" I've ordered my men to guard all airports, stations and docks, to keep them at least in this city or in this country, we will narrow down his wiggle room and will lead him to where we plan to catch him "Regis explained to Rai who still insisted.
" Believe me son, I will bring your wife and future children back safely. Dad promised "Regis said it in earnest.
A speck of calm touched the heart of Rai who was restless all day and could not think clearly. Like the rain in the desert, his father's presence makes all the sandstorms that cover his mind disappear, he can think clearly again and agree that his father's plan is the best. They'll lead Lucas to where they've been providing.
At the moment they just need to make Lucas as if winning and off guard, then they will ambush him without them knowing.
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Ruby looked at Lucas who was asleep in front of him, under his feet, after kneeling to apologize Lucas sobbed to tell about his tormented self all along.
About her teenage years of bullying because she was too weak to defend herself, her female friends who always looked at her one eye just because she was a nerd. The only friend she had was Lila and after they entered high school together, Lila changed completely into someone she did not know, she put on makeup and left a little impression that she had been showing in front of Lucas, all because she liked Rai. And when Lila falls from the roof of the 2nd floor because of her love rejected by Rai, she becomes depressed and makes Lucas even more lonely because he has no friends anymore.
She majored in piano and kept visiting Lila regularly at the mental hospital, Lila's condition made her very concerned, then Anne suddenly contacted her to invite her to work together, he immediately agreed to it because he felt Rai was very cruel to Lila. But it turns out that she fell in love with Ruby after getting to know her more. And knowing that Rai and Ruby's marriage is only an agreement, she is determined to save Ruby from fate like Lila.
But all his good intentions at Ruby's rejection make him heartbroken, he goes abroad to heal his wounds, and there he meets Leon, someone he admits is his best friend. He taught her how to snatch Ruby from Rai's side to save her.
Ruby wonders how Lucas may not realize that Leon is just an unreal person he made himself just to soothe his broken heart, only to justify his wrong actions. But then Ruby tried to understand what it was like to be Lucas. She herself sees how Rai tries to make her Lorie's mistress only to treat her loneliness as her mother dies. Maybe that was also what Lucas felt at that time, so hallucinating and making other imaginary friends to treat his loneliness and also his heartbreak.
Ruby sighed digesting every thought present in her head.
Humans are indeed the most complex creatures on earth, we will never know what and how a person's mind works. Lucas I'm sorry, at least I'm the reason you're like this.
Ruby's eyes glazed over Lucas' sleeping face, so innocent and warm as he had known all along.