Innocent Boy: Season 2

Chapter 8: New Girl

Brady's thoughts had their own way of shifting away from his mind when he slept that very night. When he woke up the next morning, they were temporarily gone. He had nothing much to do that day since he had no school and his parents were busy helping Brennan with his homework. He went to the gym to clear his mind about his real dad and what the skirmish at Brennan's party yesterday. He started his first workout by doing cardio for half an hour and then boxing to get stronger to protect himself and Renee from Stefan whenever possible.

Brady: He said to himself. No one can convince me who is or isn't my dad...

Brady: On the inside. I don't resonate much with the name of Stefan Collins...

During the same day, Ernest was at home with his family talking about the dire situation he got himself into. His sister Camille and her teenage son, Albert, were there to listen to what he had to say.

Camille: I'm sorry they fooled you about finding a woman for you, Ernest...

Camille: I can't stand rich people like that these days...

Ernest: Good thing I got out of there as soon as I could...I wasn't going to keep up with their bullshit.

Albert: Uncle, do you remember who they are?

Ernest: I think they go by the name of Hiltons...They had a son-in-law with the name of Hugo Rockefeller.

Albert: That's weird...the Rockefellers are very rich themselves. Why wouldn't they be satisfied with Hugo as their son-in-law?

Ernest: They're obsessed with aristocrats like us, I guess.

Ernest: Because of the infamous aristocrat Stefan Collins, most people think we're bad too...

Albert: Anyways...I'm heading to the gym. I'll be back soon. He walked away.

At Keeran's house, him and Isaiah were talking about confessing to Renee on Valentines day. He had feelings for her for such a long time and he couldn't keep it inside him anymore. They were playing basketball while Keeran was thinking about her.

Isaiah: Bro, are you alright? What are you thinking?

Keeran: I don't know exactly how to say this...

Keeran: But I have feelings for Renee...

Isaiah: Man, you never told me this...How long have you felt this way about her?

Keeran: Since we were kids. I always felt bad that she's left out by other girls...

Isaiah: Does Brady know you have feelings for her too?

Keeran: No, he doesn't...But I'll confess to her on Valentine's day.

Albert finally arrived at the same gym where Brady was and walked inside. He saw Brady hitting a bean bag with boxer gloves and asked if he could use it after he's done.

Albert: Hey man...When you're done, can I box after you?

Brady: He stopped boxing and turned around. Sure, dude. I'm actually done right now...

Albert: I'm sorry for interrupting you...The other exercising equipment are taken. I'm Albert, by the way.

Brady: Nice to meet you, Albert. I'm Brady.

Albert had a shocked expression on his face since he couldn't believe he was speaking to the son of the most hated aristocrat in town. But he decided to not freak out too much, knowing it would cause a scene.

In the meantime, Stefan got crazier after the obstacles he went through to "win" Christa and Brady back. He brought Aster Miranda, the girl he created in his dreams to meet Brady, back to life when he and his friends were in their jail room.

Stefan: I brought you to life, Aster. You better do a good job of getting close to Brady.

Stefan: You're a thousand times more suitable for him than the girl he crushes on.

Aster: Thanks, Stefan. Just tell me what to do and I'll do it.

Stefan: You'll go to his school and attend his classes...

Stefan: I can guarantee you can make him fall for you two seconds after he meets you.

Aster: That won't be hard. I can obtain him better than that girl can.

Back at the gym, Albert ended up not using the bean bag that Brady was using and they were instead, conversing about what happened with Brady's awful grandparents and his knowledge of Stefan.

Albert: Don't tell me...You're Hugo Rockefeller's son. I'm sorry for what your grandparents tried to do.

Brady: I don't care about them...They were shit for trying to ruin my mom's marriage to my dad.

Brady: They were also wrong for saying I'm not their real son.

Albert: Please don't think bad about my uncle...He literally didn't know what he had gotten himself into.

Albert: I'm so mad they tried to pounce on him because of his wealth.

Brady: If you also cared to know, they kept comparing me to this Collins guy that I didn't want to hear anything about.

Albert: The infamous Stefan Collins? Dude, you're nothing like him.

Albert: You seem friendly...We can keep in touch if you ever need someone to talk to about anything.

Brady: Umm sure...I don't mind that at all.

The next day at school, Keeran came to school earlier than usual and was holding a bouquet of roses in his arms. It was Valentine's Day as well and he wanted to bring something special with him to show his appreciation for Renee. They were standing close to their lockers.

Keeran: Renee, I have something to tell you...

Keeran: I like you...Will you be my girlfriend for Valentines?

Renee: She didn't respond for a while.

Brady came to school a bit later, but when he saw Keeran talking to Renee, he looked a bit dismayed. He automatically knew something was up and thought that he was about to lose his chance with Renee.

Brady: On the inside. Maybe Renee never felt the same way about me...

Brady: On the inside. I understand if she likes Keeran instead...

He walked away and headed to his politics class. However, someone new was joining in class today. It was the girl that was involved in his dreams with his real dad, Aster.

Teacher: Class, we have a new student joining us for the remainder of this semester...

Aster: Hey everyone...I'm Aster. I'll be your new classmate.

Teacher: Nice, Aster. Why don't you sit down next to Brady over there?

When she sat down next to Brady, Aster couldn't help but stare at him from the side while he wasn't looking.

Aster: She thought to himself. Hard to believe it's Stefan's son, but he's really hot...I can easily make him mine.