Fortuitous

Fortuitous - 08

After talking to his father, Kong decides that he should first start preparing the list of events, their times, the people who were in the Mansion, and what are their alibis.

Without wasting his time, Kong started to get into the work. His deep involvement was disturbed by a knock at the door. Wondering who could disturb him, he opens the door and there was Stud.

"Hi Stud, how can I help you?"

"Hi P, I just thought of saying hi. You were not around for some time, so in case you want to know more about any of the office projects you can ask me P., I will be really happy to help you. "

"Sure Stud. Thank you very much"

"How about I come in and see if you need any help"

"Sure, come in"

Kong was surprised. But he did not show any reaction to Stud's question, even though this was the first time something like this happened. Stud, who has never wanted to come into his room is proactively coming in.

As he stepped into the room, Stud started looking around with an eye for scrutiny.

"Please sit Stud and tell me what did I miss"

"Oh P, nothing much. The office was pretty much the same, with the exception that you were not there and Dad joined back. I did tell to Dad that I will manage but he wanted to be at the office. The majority of our business partners were fine, but some were frightened and wanted to terminate our partnership. But don't worry, I handled everything fine and now all is well."

"Wow, that is great news Stud. I can see you have grown up. Thank you very much for pitching in Stud."

Each word from Stud was triggering a weird suspicion in Kong. From the documents his father gave, he was aware that none of the partners had raised any concerns or disputes. In fact, each one of them were very supportive. Then why Stud is lying to him? Shrugging off the thoughts, Kong asked Stud if he can tell him what happened on the unfortunate day of the accident.

"Stud, I am not able to recollect what exactly happened on that day. Would you mind helping me recollect? I am afraid I cannot ask mom or dad. The next one is Oon and you know he was not there. Could you please help me?"

Stud's mood brightened upon hearing the question. He did not show it on his face though and started:

"That day P, you and Thun had a huge fight. He was screaming and blaming you for cheating on him. Then he ran off from the room. I too went for a walk in the garden. I came in when mom and you were coming from the stairs. We all then heard the scream together and ran to the pool." Stud made a sad face. Then he walked toward Kong and hugged him.

"I know it was a misunderstanding from Thun's side P. Only if Thun was ready to talk and hear you out. I am so sorry that you had to go through all these." Stud added with an unseen smirk.

"What to do Stud? I guess it was in my destiny that something like this happened. You were around the garden and grove area after Thun had rushed off from my room after the fight, right?" Kong sneaked in a question for confirmation.

"Yes P. I was feeling too stuffed so I too went for walk.", said Stud.

He added, "P, now that you are back can we have a small party at home? I really want to celebrate you getting back to being you, P. No big crowds, just some of my close friends."

"Sure Stud. You go ahead"

Stud hugged Kong and left the room like he won a trophy. Little did he know, Kong is almost sure Stud has something to do with the incident.