Chapter 141 - He Seems To Think I Should Care (1/2)

”You know what? Why not? This is just what the day needed...” Laz felt stoic about this sudden interruption. All things considered, he had a pretty decent day and a fun date with Leona. He should have realized that karma was going to show up with a shot to the nuts some point soon. Sadly, karma seemed to arrive in the form of a blonde haired pretty boy with the voice of a ten year old.

”Leona! Good, I found you. And you, get away from her right now!” Brian rushed over as though he was a knight in shining armor and immediately wanted to remove Leona from Laz's vicinity. Leona didn't just stand around numbly however and quickly moved to avoid Brian while sliding a bit behind Laz. Although she didn't normally like to rely on someone else, she felt comfortable enough around Laz and trusted in his abilities enough to do just that.

Seeing this development, Brian started to get a little angry and seemed like he wanted to blow up at her. Oddly enough, one of his boys decided to walk up at this moment and whisper into Brian's ear.

”Boss. You need to explain things to her first.” The young man then took a step back while Brian took a moment to compose himself while staring daggers at Laz. He then briefly closed his eyes and began to talk.

”Leona, please listen for a moment. This person...” Just as he was going to continue, he opened his eyes, only to find that Laz and Leona had started walking away.

”YOU...” Brian quickly looked at his two goons who got the message right away. They rushed over to block the way of Laz and Leona.

”Can I help you with something?” Laz asked as he turned back to face Brian. The truth was that neither he nor Leona felt comfortable around Brian since being close to him made them want to either throw up or hit something. It could have gone both ways. The fact that Laz knew what Brian was combined with the instinctual feeling that appeared caused them to not want to have anything to do with him. It's not hatred or disgust, more like finding someone who is the complete and total negative to your negative. There was nothing but repelling force between the two.

”You can shut the hell up and get the fuck away from her!” Brian demanded as though ordering around a subordinate.

”Right. Well, tell me how that goes. For now, I'm walking the lady home and your two little peons should probably get out of the way before they find themselves unable to stand.” Laz was normally a passive person. In the past, he had always maintained that viewpoint, the one where he didn't want to be noticed or to interact. But that didn't mean he didn't have a temper and a limit. Right at this moment, Brian was crossing both of those. He didn't know what the hell Brian was going to say, but he knew that it wouldn't make a bit of difference to Leona so he was just hoping he could skip this whole scene. Sadly, it looked like Brian wanted to ride this train to the end of the line.

”Heh. Thinks he could take us.”

”He looks like a ghost with the body of a skeleton.”

Neither goon took Laz seriously. It might be base on how he dressed, but without wearing skin tight clothes, it was hard to know just how strong Laz was. People always underestimated him.

”Wait...”

Just as Laz was about to take action against these two who were offering themselves up as punching bags, Leona stopped him. It wasn't as though she didn't want to watch what was going to happen. She just didn't want to bring Laz any trouble.

”What is it Brian?” Leona figured the best thing she could do was to hear him out and then get them to leave her and Laz alone. Had Laz know he thoughts, he would have stopped her and just went ahead with the ass kicking. He knew that guys like Brian wouldn't listen to reason.

”Leona. You need to step away from him...”

”Just talk already,” Leona couldn't help rolling her eyes. Brian seemed to be obsessed with ordering her around. That wasn't something she would let someone do anyway.

”I don't know who that man is, but he is not your cousin. I checked the records and your aunt Mary never got married.” Brian seemed like he was delivering a piece of world shattering news and felt proud of himself for discovering it. The smug look on his face said everything.

Laz, who had been watching Brian, turned to Leona and couldn't help but ask,

”You sure I can't just hit my way out of this? I mean, come on.... He's asking for it so bad...”

Leona rolled her eyes at Laz's suggestion but secretly thought that it least it would feel good. She just couldn't do it though. She was still stuck with the feeling of not wanting Laz to get in trouble because of her.

”Anything else Brian?” Leona asked.

”You don't believe me?”

”No. She believes you, but only because I was lying to you the last time we met,” Laz didn't wait for Leona's response. Although he wasn't intentionally trying to stir up trouble, he already saw the signs that trouble was here whether they wanted it to be or not. As such, since the fire was already going, why not thought in a stick of dynamite?

”Just who the fuck do you think you are? Huh?” Brian's hands were clenched up tight as though he wanted to fight. He seemed to immediately forget his concern for Leona and instead was filled with rage for the bastard who had played him. This was what Laz was looking for.

Laz just shook his head though when it happened and didn't respond. Whatever he said would either set Brian off or would get twisted. There was no other option. So instead, Laz decided not to speak at all.

”What's wrong you little shit? Cat got your tongue? You will either tell me your god damned name or the only place you'll be going is to the hospital,” Brian threatened. He had never been treated this disrespectfully before. He had always used fear to intimidate others, but sadly he chose the wrong target.