Chapter 15

"How have you been?" Lewis asked as he pulled out a chair for Jacob to seat. He has never been so glad to see his nephew after all these years.

Jacob sat down but couldn't take his eyes off his uncle "Where in the world have you been all these years? Do you know how worried I was?"

"I am so sorry ugh" Lewis smiled and turned his gaze to Enzo "It's been a while Enzo, you've gotten more bigger compared to the last time i saw you" he complimented

"It's so great to see you, sir" Enzo bowed and took his position behind Jacob as usual

"Uncle Lewis, where have you been all these years? I thought you were dead" Jacob seems really curious

Lewis sighed deeply and rested his hands on the table "Jacob, I am sorry I made you worry but i really had no other option than to hide"

Jacob arched his brow "You had no other option? What was the reason why you had to go into hiding?"

"After the accident that took the lives of your mother and grandparent, I managed to drag myself out of the car wounded when I saw someone...." Lewis paused and looked at Jacob just to be sure if he was ready for the next bomb he was going to throw

Jacob was listening with rapt attention and did not really like it when Lewis stopped "Who did you see" He was curious

"It was..." Lewis let out a deep breath "It was Gregor"

Jacob raised his brow "Gregor? The one who works for my father?"

"Yes" Lewis replied with a nod "He was staring at us from afar and he had this mischievous smile on his face. When saw me come out of the car, his expression changed so I had to run"

"Wait a minute" Jacob could feel his hand trembling "if Gregor was really the one you saw then that means the one who killed my mother and grandparents is ....."

"Your Father, Grey Hennessy" Lewis completed the statement for him.

Jacob felt like he was thrown a dodgeball on the stomach, he could feel his head spinning and his vision become blurry.

It all started to make sense to him

His Father killed his mother and grandparents and when he couldn't find Jacob's whereabout for three years, he had to hold a fake funeral so that everyone would believe he is dead.

"The news of your death and your funeral death was all over the news so I really thought you were dead but recently, there was a news about you and that is when I knew you were alive and well" Lewis added and wanted to say more but stopped when he noticed Jacob was out of it already.

He did not seems to be listening anymore and tears had already gathered in his eyes which could roll down his cheek anytime.

"Young master" Enzo held his shoulder and shook him until he came back to his senses "are you okay?" He asked but he knew he wasn't.

Who would be okay after hearing his Father killed his mother and is trying to kill him too.

"I am so sorry for telling you this kind of news but I just felt you should know" Worry was written all over Lewis face "You don't look too good right now, how about we meet some other time?"

"There is no need for that" Jacob sniffed back his tears "Are you really sure the person you saw that day was George"

"I am sorry to disappoint you, but yes" Lewis replied with a nod "Jacob, You should know that you are surrounded by enemies, people who are not only waiting for your downfall but also your death. So, you have to be strong no matter what"

"I have to be strong" Jacob repeated and clenched his fist "Thanks uncle Lewis, thanks for telling me everything" he smiled faintly.

On getting back to the mansion, he had to walk in using Enzo has support.

He heard quite a shocking news from his Uncle and he has been trembling ever since then, he could hardly walk on his own.

Enzo helped him to his room until he sat on the bed "You look tired and stressed out, you should rest" He patted him on the shoulder but could not leave him, being aware of how sad and upset he is at the moment.

"You should rest too Enzo" Jacob sighed "You haven't taken a break ever since we came back from Rome"

"I can't just leave you like this" Enzo sat on a stool in front of him "I know you need someone by your side right now"

Jacob gave him a faint smile "I am really okay. You shouldn't be bothered because of me, it's not your fault my Father is my own enemy" he said as tears gathered in his eyes again.

Enzo could not bear to see his young master trying to fight tears from coming out of his eyes so he glued his gaze to the tiled floor

"Is it because I do all types of dirty works? I just can't understand why my life is so messed up" He sniffed "You know.... I sincerely hope Uncle Lewis is telling lies. Perhaps, the person he saw the particular day was someone else not George"

"I will confirm it" Enzo said and stood up but Jacob just waved his hand as a sign for him not to do it

"That will be another complicated work for you. I will just ask my father myself"

"Will you be okay with talking to him?"

"Of course I will be. You should rest now" Jacob tried to force a sincere smile but his sad expression kept getting in the way.

There was a knock on the door and Enzo moved closer to open it for whoever it was, he was not surprised to see Amber standing by the door with a cup of orange juice placed on a tray

"You guys are back?" She entered the room with a bright grin but the grin disappeared into a puzzled Expression when he noticed Jacob sulking "Jacob" she called and placed the juice on the glass table "What happened to you?"

Enzo was quick enough to excuse himself even before he was told, Couples would always need time alone.

"Amber, I thought you were asleep already" Jacob tried hard to smile as she sat beside him, staring at his sad eyes

"How could I sleep? You left without eating the meal I prepared and you are coming back so late, I was so worried about you" She placed her palm on his cheek "You don't look too well, who did you meet with?"

Jacob stared back at her, negotiating within himself if he should tell her or not but since Amber vowed to stay by his side and help him, he should not keep anything away from her

"I met my uncle, my mother's younger brother after more than three years. I thought he was dead but he's actually alive" he explained to her, avoiding the lump in his throat

"Then why do you look so sad? Aren't you glad he's alive?" Amber seems even more confused.

"I am" Jacob swallowed hard "But, he told me something so hard unexpected. He made me realize that the one who ordered my mother and grandparents killed is my father"

"What?" Amber covered her mouth in shock "Why would your father do such a ...." her voice trailed off.

"That's the question I have been asking myself for a while now. Why would my father murder my mother and grandparents and why does he want me dead now?" He let out a deep breath and held Amber's hand "Amber, I know I married you so you can be of great help but....."

"Jacob" Amber cuts in "I know what you are trying to do right now, you are trying to push me away because you think everything is going to be more dangerous now"

Jacob was once again, impressed by how smart she is "Yes" he replied "I think we should really get a divorce now so I can let you go. I don't want you to get hurt because of me"

"Don't worry about me, Jacob" Amber gave him a reassuring smile "If I was afraid, I would have gone a long time ago but staying with you is my decision"

"Amber, I...."

"I won't listen to you" Amber interrupted and moved closer to him, placing his head on her chest "A responsible wife is meant to be with her husband no matter the situation".

Strange enough, Jacob lightened up a little because of her. For a while, he was at his peace while resting on her comfortably, her hand gently patting his curly hair.

"By the way, Jacob" she called "Even though we are married, there are lot of things we haven't done as couples"

Jacob lifted his head and looked at her with an agreeing expression "You are right. We don't have enough time for ourselves" he sucked in his teeth, somehow feeling bad

"Don't worry, very soon we will start doing a lot of things together"

"We can start now" Amber bit her lower lips while staring at his plump and pink lips.

A scoff emerged from Jacob's mouth, knowing what she wants. He placed his hand behind her neck and the other hand on her waist, and took total control of her lips with an intense kiss.

*****

The next morning, Enzo came inside Jacob's room and had a confused expression on when he noticed everything about him is strange from last night when he saw him.

He was pretty sure Jacob was looking all sad and depressed before he left him the last night but now he staring at the mirror, smiling at himself.

How could a person change overnight?

"Good morning, young master" he greeted

"Oh, Good morning Enzo" He replied with a grin and that made Enzo cringe

Seems he prefers the cold Young master.

Deep down, he wanted to grab the man before him by the collar and yell at him, saying; "Who are you and what have you done to my young master?!"

But another part of him reminded him that Amber was in his room last night and she could be the reason he is suddenly like this.

"I wonder what happened between you and Amber last night to make you so happy. Did you two have your first kiss as couples or what?" He squinted his eyes after taking a guess but Jacob's reaction literally told him his guess was right

"W...what?" Jacob sputtered "Can't I be happy? Why did you have to assume I am happy because of that" he rolled his eyes, wondering how he knew.

"Whatever happens between you guys is not my cup of tea" Enzo Shrugged "Hurry up, I already informed your Dad you would be visiting"

At the mention of his Father, Jacob's face became pale again but he tried to hide it.

He put on his tie and turned to Enzo with a grin

"How do I look?"

"We should be on our way now" Enzo ignored the question and walked out before he would be asked more ridiculous questions.

A few minutes later, they were at Grey's Mansion and Jacob alighted from the car, He was now back to the real Jacob Grey Hennessy and that made Enzo relieved.

He entered the mansion, ignoring the greetings of the workers and mafias as he walked straight to his Father's room.

Lilian was in the room with Grey, she was buttoning up his shirt but stopped when she sighted Jacob

"Look who we have here" she grinned.

"Get out" Jacob ordered and everyone in the room moved out immediately including Enzo who was always sticking next to him but only Lilian remained thinking she was exceptionally.

"Didn't you hear me?" Jacob turned to her with a glare "I said Get out!" He yelled at her.

She felt a cold run down her spine on hearing his thunderous voice

"Show some respect! She's your mother!" Grey defended

"Mother my foot" Jacob scoffed in disbelief "My mother died three years ago"

"Jacob!" Grey snapped but was ignored as Jacob grabbed Lilian's wrist tightly so it could instill pain in her

Lilian winced in pain, trying to release herself from his grip "Are you crazy? Let go of me!"

"Of course I am crazy" Jacob grinned evilly "I am trying to have a conversation with my Father here so get the fuck out or do you want me to order them to bundle you out? I am pretty sure you don't want that since it will be embarrassing".

"Fine" Lilian surrendered "I will leave".

Jacob released her wrist and watched her leave the room

"Jacob, what the hell came over you?" Grey narrowed his eyes "How could you do that to Lilian? I know she's your step mother but you should consider her as your mother"

Jacob snickered and took some steps closer to his father "You want me to consider her as my mother? Is that why you killed my mother?"

Grey's eyes widened in muse "Jacob, what the hell are you saying? Why would I kill Tatiana?"

"Tell me!" He grabbed Grey's shoulder as tears dripped from his eyes "Tell me why you killed her".