Chapter 144 - A Lane Of Memories (2) (1/2)

Ch-143

…. Continuation

Mason has to say that he was ashamed but he couldn't deny the fact that he needed them to protect him because he heard from his brother that he was trying to befriend these people, but he was always getting rejected by them. And for a fact, he knew that befriending them would gain his father's attention and he would have to face less venomous situations at home and in school.

At that second, he hated himself for being weak both physically and economically. He vowed to become strong both physically and economically at least to protect Nathaira.

Nathaira used to come to him to check on him and his wounds. Suddenly, Mason became famous in his class. And his brother's little minions who were two grades above him, don't dare to beat him up.

The eleven-year-old Mason was too grateful for the top 5 people's gratitude. He has to say that despite their names they were of big hearts. Those top 5 people were always ahead of grades and their age. Mason got to know that… Cedric doesn't study in his school, but that day he came to pick up his friends to play. He has to say he got lucky to meet them.

Mason was building his physical fitness and learning things by hanging with them. His body was getting stronger. And among all of that… he was almost having lunch with Nathaira every day. His father, who learned that his stepson was close to the top 5 children and even shared a meal, changed his lunch to a healthier one. He even arranged a car for him to drop him and pick from school to home and home to school. Mr. Boris realized that his stepson was obedient and wouldn't waste time outside spending money than his original son.

Mr. Boris's treatment of him grew from better to pure love. And his mom got a good standing. The real wife of the Boris family was caught gambling the company profits and shares, which led Mr. Boris kick her out. It gave Mason a strong standing. But despite all these, he always wanted Jacob to be his official heir for the Boris group. But despite all those things, Mason never flinched or looked at the money. If he wants the money he could make it as his. But he knew if it meant to belong to him, it would come to him. So, he didn't give a damn and started his own business when he turned eighteen taking some tips and guidance from the top five people. Mr. Boris felt relieved that his third son was starting a business instead of fighting for the company. Seeing his third son's business flourishing, he felt his eldest son was good for nothing. His directors complained about Jacob, saying he wasn't doing a single profitable thing but investing money in the losing companies, drying the investments.

Despite how successful he became, in the eyes of his brother he was trash. But only these five people were there to support him. They showed him that he wasn't  a waste but someone with value, respect and worth.

Nathaira…. Her care and attention made him fall in love with her. She was with him all over his schooling and university time. He has to agree that Cedric was too awesome. If he was a woman maybe even he would fall for him. But the love he has for the woman he loved made him do things that no one would do to their friends. He helped her with the deeds she did against Cedric, which drove Cedric to death. He was ashamed of himself for doing that. By the time he realized, it was too late. He thought he lost everyone. Drowning himself in misery accompanied with alcohol, he ended up with alcohol poisoning.

Mason knew he became all alone again. But to his shock everyone returned to his side. He cried with happy tears. That was then he decided not to pursue Nathaira anymore. He decided not to love her. Friendship was important to him more than anything.

End of Flashback….

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Mason kept the watch aside. He remembered that the watch was given by Nathaira as his birthday gift. Since he decided to put an end to his love then he should get rid of everything he has given her. He threw away the wrist watch somewhere before downing the alcohol bottle.

Mason was completely wasted with all his drinking. He crouched on the floor before turning into a ball as he hugged himself. Tears streamed out of his eyes. He tried days and nights, trying to forget her and not to love her. But… it wasn't happening. Despite what she turned into right now, she was a girl who cared about him and gave her attention to him when something was wrong at his side.

And today when he saw her, all the things she did haunted his memory. He remembered her laugh, smile and cute words. She used to follow him calling Mason. But what changed, maybe from the start she liked Cedric. But it didn't affect their relationship.

And after so many years, the day she returned she was expressing her undying love to Cedric and trying to break his sister-in-law and brother. And he has few doubts on past events which never made sense. But with her presence few are made now. But he needed confirmation.

Suddenly, Nathaira in his memory turned into a devil and looked at him giving him a creepy smile. His stomach churned and he vomited everything he drank. When he vomited everything he passed out on the ground. His eyelids were turning heavy, and at that time, his phone rang. He wanted to check the caller and pick it up but couldn't. Giving up to his body urges, he closed his eyes.

His phone rang constantly with a buzz, but he was asleep he couldn't pick it up.

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During the Dinner,

Edward constantly was observing Mason. But when he saw Mason ignored Nathaira he felt glad and paid anymore attention to him.