Crimson Madness #1 ⚖️: Commencement || SVT CRIME AU

9: The Law-Abiding and Unlawful

"So, how are you and your boyfriend?" Mingyu asked with a hint of curiosity.

"Uhm fine," I muttered.

"Oh come on, tell me more! l-like how long have you guys been dating?!" Mingyu halted walking, stomping on the concrete ground of the sidewalk. I stifled a sigh as I rolled my eyes in annoyance.

"Two weeks,"

"What?!"

"Yeah! That is why I didn't want to tell you b-because I'm not even sure if we'll be able to last for months or even years!" I exclaimed.

I am so good at lying, maybe I got it from my dad?

I'm not really in the mood to talk, so that's why I'll just throw whatever is in my mind because Mingyu won't leave me alone, not until I give him answers.

Right after that phone call with my dad, I am so frustrated and disappointed because of what I just heard. I am also upset with myself because it seems that no matter how much convincing I do, dad won't let go of his illegal shenanigans.

I remember my mom and dad would fight every time about it because my mother is also a lawyer, and she used to be dad's partner in the company. Now, that she is gone dad chose to run the firm by himself, but of course he did get himself a vice president.

"You two look together anyways—how old is he?!"

"U-Uhm 30"

"30?!"

"My God, a-are you guys dating for real?! o-or is he your sugar daddy—" he raised an eyebrow as I gave him a weird look.

"But I'm already rich,"

"Yeah, but—who knows, maybe you got a thing for that kind of affair and you're just not telling me," he shrugged his shoulders as I landed a slap on his arm.

"Mingyu, I'm not that kind of person!"

***

After studying at our usual coffee shop hang out, Mingyu and I attended our last lecture for the day and after that we decided to part ways and go home since we're both too exhausted to do an after-school hangout.

As I was standing by the front of the campus gate, a car pulled up; windows pulled down a bit which only exposed the man's eyes and blonde hair. "Hop in,"

I knew it was Jeonghan.

Without a word, I did hop in since his aura scares me so much. "I was tasked to fetch you since Seungcheol wanted us to talk,"

"About what?" I asked as I turned to him, who kept his eyes on the road and proceeded to drove away.

"I don't know," he shrug his shoulders as the car was filled with silence.

***

For the whole car ride, it was awfully quiet. Jeonghan and I didn't even spoke a word nor move a muscle. I sat frozen on my seat, and to avoid the awkwardness and heavy tension. I would just scroll through my phone or take a glance from the window.

I have to say, the Jeonghan I saw on tv shows wasn't like this. He was all smiley, adorable and very kind. This Jeonghan beside me was all serious, grumpy and has some major anger issues.

I couldn't stop thinking about the time he slapped his wife who held their baby.

It's pure bullshit.

Why the fuck would he do such unacceptable thing.

"You do know I'm not quite fond of you right...little red?" Jeonghan halted the car in front of the door steps.

"Why? is it because I know your secret?" I asked as I turned to him, who also turned to me.

Did he really think that he can just step on me like that?

"Oh quite perceptive, huh. I see, you've got a witty mind which you need to probably use on your school instead of such thing," he smirked as he hopped out. I was quite annoyed, so I hopped out too and trailed behind him as he entered the mansion.

"What the hell was that supposed to mean?" I asked annoyed as I walked towards him. He suddenly turned around, and the distance between us was only a few inches.

   He can't just insult me like that!

"What I'm trying to say is," he trailed off as he looked at me from bottom to top.

"Don't even think about spreading such tattle about me, and I heard through the vine that you are against corruption,"

"Don't even think about reporting us because the system's broken," he remarked as he turned around and walked away.

Excuse me?

"The system's broken? hell, you don't know what you're saying because you are not in the law nor legal enforcement...Yoon Jeonghan," I remarked which made him halt. He turned around, and that's when I saw his mad face; clenching his jaw, fuel of anger in his eyes as he stomped towards me.

I got scared, so I took a step back until I hit the wall, trapping me between him. "Listen here, Jung Nari," He put both of his hands beside me, leaning closely to me.

"We sheltered you, fed you and protect you by order of your father,"

I scoffed as I looked away. "You should've rejected my dad's offer if you don't want me here," he chuckled.

"Well, It's not like I have a choice do I?" I was about to look away again, but then he grabbed my jaw, harshly and tightly, making me look at him.

"All I'm saying is to keep your filthy mouth shut because remember, it'll very tough for you to go against me because I will ruin your life and drag you to the pits of hell, do you understand?" his words were petrifying and it made chills run down my spine. What is even more terrifying is his penetrating gaze.

   I felt my knees weak which is why I leaned on the wall for support as Jeonghan held me by my jaw, keeping my eyes locked with his; not breaking the eye contact even for just a second.

"Bravo!" Jeonghan and I turned to our side, only to find Junhui, leaning on the wall as he clapped his hands; chewing a food.

"That is quite a scene! you should take on that drama project you got, Jeonghan," Jeonghan had let go of me. He gave me a look before diverting his gaze at Junhui whom he pointed at.

"Shut up," Junhui put his hands up in the air.

"Woah woah, calm down there, blondie!" he chuckled as Jeonghan made his way upstairs. Junhui gave me one last look amidst his laughter.

"Don't mess with him. He's got quite a temper," he reminded before making his way to the kitchen, leaving me alone at the foyer.

I felt my knees had given up on me, making me lean on the wall for support as I fell to the ground, breathing for air.

The people here in this house,

They're heartless.

They're merciless.