The Forgotten Self

Chapter 4: Important Task (part 2)

"You damn woman.. I told you to sit tight there.. You made me and Lin looked for you everywhere for nothing..!" — said Ruizel.

"Oh dear, I just left for a bit. You're hot-tempered as usual."

"Huh?! Says the one who couldn't wait and stay in one place.." — he sighed.

Lin runs towards his boss. He stopped as he gasps for air, breathing heavily.

He spoke; "Sir... Miss Anna.."

"Lin, how much time left to do we have?" — Ruizel asked.

"Pardon..? Only.. Ten.. Five..?" — Lin replied, looking at his watch as he slowly gasps for air.

"I'll leave that woman to you, escort her back to the residence. I'll head to the agency by myself."

"What?! You brat, you're just going to leave me?!"

"It doesn't matter. My business with you isn't that all important. I have a job to complete. Tell mother I may not be going home for a few days." — He said as he walked away and head straight to the car to drive.

At the C.S agency building.

Ruizel arrived at the C.S agency later than he had planned. As he walked into the agency, he noticed Yang, the brother of his secretary, was already there.

Yang was there to guard and keep watch of the clientele, Sari, to ensure that she wasn't made uncomfortable during her visit to the agency. Sari had come to the agency to request an investigation into her little sister's sudden death.

Rui knew that Sari's request was an important one. As a consultant, he could only do limited investigation, leading him to hire a professional detective to cooperate with his investigation.

Both Rui and the detective collaborated effectively in gathering information about the case they were entrusted to. As Rui and the detective dug deeper into their case, they began to uncover some troubling information. Sari's little sister appeared to face bullying and pressure at home and from her surroundings, resulting in a significant problem with her mental health.

Sari's sister had kept quiet about her condition, because of the extreme suffocation she felt. One day, she revealed her grudge to her family and left running in tears. Tragically, she chose to take her own life with no hesitations.

Rui had the answer to the case all along, yet he withheld it until the detective finally arrived at the correct conclusion they were seeking. They stood side by side, their voices blending together as they presented their findings to Sari. Even though it was challenging to make out the words, she was appreciative of the closure that Rui and the detective had given her.

"Thank you, Mr. Veon and Mr. Detective, for completing and investigating the case.. I'm forever grateful for your help sirs.." — Sari said as she bowed down with gratefulness.

Rui knew that he had done a great job of helping Sari find the truth about her sister's death.

Leaving the agency that day, Rui's heart swelled with a satisfying sense of accomplishment. He had fulfilled his task, and the gratitude in the person's eyes made it all worthwhile. The realization dawned on him that becoming a consultant aligned with his true calling, reminding him why he embarked on this path. Rui was proud of himself to have made a difference in someone else's life.

"You did a great job again, sir. Would you like to rest for the rest of your free time this week?" — Lin offered.

"That sounds relaxing.. but I think I'll be spending my free time somewhere this time."

As he thought of Kean, Rui couldn't help but smile, feeling a rush of happiness. There was an unmistakable air of happiness and excitement surrounding him as he stood by himself, beaming with joy.

"Understood, sir."

...

Bustling with energy, the house of the Allister family suddenly came alive as they caught sight of a special guest appearing unannounced at their door.

"Oh, dear!" — Kean's mother shockingly said.

"Ahaha.. Am I perhaps.. Interrupting you..?" — Rui said anxiously.

 
                                                                         To be continued.