The Heart Of Ace

Chapter 33

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Robbie did not have any family he cared about. He was practically an orphan. His parents let go of their amazing child and left him in foster care. He never had a family since. So, if anything happened to him, Aunt Marie would know because of Janice. Aunt Marie would inform my mother. And mom; she would let me know.

Nothing had happened until yesterday evening because mom did not even mention anything about him.

But it was 5.30 am. I spent my birthday under a tree hugging my knees, waiting for him; on the birthday he was so ecstatic about. So, of course I was scared. I could not think properly. Where was he?

I dragged my tired body back to my dorms. I was thankful that the permanent staff was on break and the temporary matron did not blink an eye when I went to my room. I waited anxiously for 6.30 am to come. Mom would be awake and ready for the day by now. I could call and pest her about him without looking suspicious.

I called her before I could stop myself and prepare what to say.

"Hello, baby? Why are you up early?"

"Uuh, well, friends...they wanted to set a theme or something. I just wanted to call before I got busy."

"Awww...do you need money, love?"

"No, I already made arrangements. I will not be able to call after 2. It would get crowded." I forced a chuckle.

"Are you okay, son? Are you crying?"

"What?? No... Why?" I was. I did not know I was until she asked. "I just miss you...So, do you miss me?"

"Of course I miss you. Come home fast. Today does not feel special without you beside me."

"I will, mama. I promise. So did Aunt Marie call? What if she cannot reach me during the party?"

"I told her about it. She understands. She won't call. You go and see her when you come here, yeah? Marie does not leave home that often nowadays. I am worried about her." She sighed. "Cannot say that about her daughter though." She giggled.

Finally, please tell me that my Robbie is okay mom. Please.

"Where did she go?" I did not care. Where was Robbie?

"Oooh, she is in Paris. With Robert! They are having their second honeymoon! They left on Sunday without telling anyone." She giggled. "Can you believe it? Young love. I heard that they are extending their stay. Of course they would. Paris is Lovers' Paradise. Oh she shared the photos on Facebook. Why are you not following her, by the way?"

I did not hear anything after that. I let her rant about how hopelessly in love Robbie was with Janice to take her there.

I could not breath. But I did not care. Breathing was painful.

I only knew mom had hung up her phone after the phone blared on my left ear.

"Honey, what happened? You were not talking."

"I ww..aas..Phone cras..shed.. I could hear you though." I could not bear to hear about the love story once more.

"You should stop messing with your own phone. Are you okay, son? Your voice is breaking."

"I am fine, Mama...I ha..have to go...friends...I should check my phone." I hung up as soon as I heard an okay.

I was fine. I was okay. Everything was fine. Nothing was wrong. I was okay.

I just had to figure out how to breath.

***

I woke up warm and comfy. Where was I again?

Dorms! Memories started to rush along with my tears.

"Hey, hey...what is wrong?"

"Jas...Jason? What are you doing here?" He was hugging me with lots of blankets covering us.

"I thought I saw you walking to the dorms. I was right."

"No, what are you doing here? Why are you not at home?"

"Oh, hahA, I plan to go today sometime, you know...haha."

He was lying to me. He was fucking lying to me.

Like Robbie. No, like Robert. Everything was a fucking lie.

"Leave."

"No, Dave, it is fine. I will stay here. You were...troubled..."

"Fucking LEAVE already." I did not need another one who made me believe that I was someone worth their time.

"Dave, what is wrong?"

I laughed humorously. "What is wrong? Nothing, Jason. What is wrong?"

"Uhhh...are you alright?"

"Why do you care? You got your code, right? You got your money. Do not have to pretend to care about me anymore."

"What are you talking about? I was worried ab..."

"Of course you are worried about me. What did you call me that day? Golden goose. Of course you will worry about me. Until you get whatever I am good for, you will worry about me. What if I stopped programming? Huh? What then? Or what if you get all the money you wanted...after all that is why you are with me." Like Robbie was worried until he got...

Jason was like Rob...Robert. He got want he wanted from me. I let Robbie have me the ways he wanted... Of course he would leave me...

How stupid could I be!!!

Tears blocked my nose.

"What the fuck is going on Davidson? If you think I am some pussy to be intimidated by your words, you are sadly mistaken."

I cried harder.

"Just...leave Jason."