Umbrella | lBL

Epilogue

Standing in a place where I never used to be alone at made me feel lonelier than other people. I used to stare at these statues at the mansion with Macau, I smiled softly remembering how we'd quietly diss our father's taste when it comes to art.

This was where I stood with my father, ready to end my life in order for him to achieve his dreams for our family.

But now?

Now, I stand with my cousins. Now I stand with my beloved's family. Now, I stand against the family I thought would bring me peace and comfort.

"Oh, you should eat. I wouldn't want Pete to visit me in my dreams attacking me because you're becoming thinner and thinner. He might think we're mistreating you." I looked up to Tankhun who gave me a plate filled with omelettes, bacons, and some fruits. Western foods.

I remember how Pete used to hate these, he would never be full eating these.

I offered my thanks and ate in silence in one corner of their pantry. Their staff would pay me respect I don't deserve, I don't feel safe nor at home being here. But I really have nothing else, and they're the best thing I can have if I'm going to have my revenge. I had to eat, make myself stronger. Train.

Maybe I could use some baits from the main family, maybe I could use them.

But every damn time I make a move, people in their home just trusts me so much. Maybe because I was someone who their head bodyguard loved. Maybe because I'm someone who's under Tankhun's care. I couldn't, so much guilt runs through my body everytime I think of hurting anyone else in Pete's family.

They may not be blood-related, but Pete spent so much time with them, they could all already pass as siblings. I don't want to hurt Pete anymore. I just want to avenge him and my brother from that monster.

I released a heavy sigh.

"Vegas? Are good with the plan?" Kinn wanted to ensure if we were all on the same page.

I nodded, I had nothing against what they want to do, it was actually a good plan. No wonder this family kept on winning against us, they were actually great and covered every possible outcome to every obstacle they may face on a mission.

But I'm not risking anyone else's life for my sake. I owe them two for helping me avenge my loved ones' death, but I'm growing tired of seeing someone else leave for my sake.

Late night, I sent a message through bodyguards to my father. I knew it reached him since I received a dead bird in return, he's agreed to meet up with me.

I quickly threw the dead animal away when I saw Tankhun walking out on the sides of their pond, probably looking for his Koi fishes. This place suffocates me, too much memories with Pete happened in this area. This was where he first saw me and Macau, I knew he was behind the bush, I don't even know why he was spying on us on a very innocent day. This was also where he first shouted his confessions towards me.

I smiled at the thought.

"Ohoi, Vegas. What are doing out here so late?" Khun asked when his eyes caught mine.

I shook my head, "Just out for a walk."

"You don't have to do this alone. We're all willing to put it all behind, you can depend on your family. We may not always be on the same ship, but we're still all blood-related. We're your family, Vegas. You're a Theerapanyakul, we're Theerapanyakuls. We're all Theerapanyakuls." He sighed.

Wise, indeed, Pete. Your master sure is wise indeed.

I looked up, trying to keep the tears from flowing again. "It just... I'm used to deaths, Khun. But never this way... I can just never get used to losing loved ones." I chuckled helplessly. "I'm pathetic, aren't I? I can kill people without any remorse, but when someone does the same to me, I can't take it. I... I just can't." I sighed. "I never chose this life, I never wanted to be this way! I had no choice, I had nothing... This was all I knew." Tankhun walked to my side and consoled me, listening to every word I say.