41 Tears of Joy! (2/2)
”Yes, but Sir Kiba is different. When he learned the news, there was a smile on his face,” Erone's expression showed he was remembering the encounter as he continued, ”He made enemy with a powerful organization when he tried to take responsibility but I didn't see any signs of regret on his face.”
Zed was getting more and more confused. Today was the first time he learned he has made someone pregnant but now this Erone is saying Kiba is aware of this.
”There is no way I will forget such an important thing nor I am a guy with a sense of responsibility,” Zed bitterly thought.
”Zed, why are you sweating so badly?” Felicity asked. She was feeling Zed was acting strange ever since he started watching the news.
”Sweating?” Zed touched his face and noticed his face was dripping with sweat. He quickly used a handkerchief to wipe his face.
”I-It is hot here,” Zed said.
”The entire cafeteria is air-conditioned. Not to mention, you would never sweat due to heat, given your mutant ability,” Felicity said.
Zed said,” I was experimenting with my ability yesterday so it is a minor side effect.”
Zed reassured her and focused his attention on the TV screen.
”Erone, let us not make our viewers wait any longer,” the female anchor said. She knew she couldn't drag this conversation longer otherwise people might lose interest. Not like she was worried for she has other ways to attract attention after the details were out.
”I witnessed Sir Kiba making his intentions clear yesterday,” Erone said.
”Please share the details,” the female anchor said.
”I used to work as a guard for a powerful corporation,” Erone tried to make a brief introduction in between as the viewers were unaware of his identity.
”Used to?” The female anchor has a 'surprised' expression on her face.
”Yes, I was fired,” Erone made light of the situation.
”Fired?” The female anchor asked in shock.
”Yes, I was honest with my views on a matter related to Sir Kiba but my honesty cost me my job,” Erone said with a bit of 'bitterness' in his voice. It was like he was lamenting for how the world no longer respected honest people.
”That's a sad story,” the female anchor said with sadness in her voice,” May I ask who fired you?”
”The husband of the woman who is carrying Sir Kiba's child,” Erone said.
The female anchor showed an 'OMG!' expression. If someone didn't know how the industry worked saw her face, they would think her expression was genuine.
The entire canteen was filled with conversation. Many of them knew Kiba has a history of having affairs with married women so they weren't shocked but nevertheless surprised.
”You mean Kiba has an affair with a married woman which resulted in the pregnancy?” The female anchor asked after some time.
”Yes, but that doesn't matter. Being married doesn't mean the woman lacks the right to pursue love,” Erone has a serious expression on his face as he continued,” Love is closest to the god, and a love resulting into a child is the proof of a true love. Can we look down on a relationship just because our outdated thinking doesn't agree with it?”
The female anchor was silent for a moment as she pondered about Erone words. In truth, she and Erone were planting a seed of 'open-mindedness' in viewers' mind for a future segment. To them, it didn't even matter if the audience agreed with their views or not as long as they could gain their attention for the maximum time. Everything was scripted!
”We have no right to judge,” the female anchor said.
”Yes, but this matter is regarding Sir Kiba's child so he has every right,” Erone said.
”Please tell us the name of the husband who is becoming a villain in this tale of love,” The female anchor asked.
”Jack Webley,” Erone said.
”You mean the heir of White Angel Corporation?” The female anchor asked.
”Yes!” Erone said.
”That means the mother of Kiba's unborn child is Agatha?” The female anchor asked in disbelief.
”Indeed!” Erone nodded his head before continuing, ”Jack attacked Sir Kiba when the latter tried to claim over his child.”
”What was the result?” The female anchor asked in a curious voice.
”Obviously Sir Kiba won,” Erone has an expression of worship as he recalled the moment, ”Love always win over hate! The battle between Sir Kiba and Jack is the proof!”
The entire canteen was filled with discussions. There were multiple reactions but there was a person who was crying!
”Why are your eyes filled with tears?” Felicity was shocked by Zed's reaction.
”They are tears of joy!” Zed was barely able to control his joy. His voice was like someone who has survived a disaster for he was sure Agatha wasn't carrying his child! Jack has said so himself based on the test report!
”Tears of joy for what?” Felicity felt Zed was getting weirder by every passing minute.
”For Kiba's happiness... I am sure wherever he is, he is crying just like me,” Zed said.
The news regarding pregnancy was more dangerous for him then the life-and-death crisis he felt from Sky Fiend Group.
He truly feared a woman knocking on his door, carrying a child in her arms, and saying, ”Fucker, congrats. You are a father now.”
The tears of joy continued to flow from Zed's eyes...