#A_CRAZY_LOVE_2
©Sir Zach
EPISODE 73
The Professor had poured red poison over his face, making him scream like a pig, before convulsing and ultimately dying a terrible death.
The poison had damaged his facial bones within seconds, before entering his brain and destroying it entirely.
His eyes, half dissolved, were still looking terrified at the Professor’s direction even at the moment of death. The poison had corroded his face, making his nose and skull bone visible, while a few rotten pieces of facial muscles were hanging around the face.
“Unfortunately I didn’t like your news man!! What a waste of my masterpiece though.” The professor said while looking towards the dead man, as two guards silently entered and picked up his body.
One of the men was literally shivering, as the man was none other than his best friend. His friend was made in charge of reporting every single detail about Kizy.
And his friend had simply performed his duty, informing the Professor about the same. But this is how he was met with being responsible.
The previous man in charge for the same task was killed for not informing about Kizy’s fake relationship with Aaron. While the one previous to this was killed for informing about Markus and Kizy.
So no matter whether they tried to keep it a secret or tried to convey the message in polite terms, the only response they were met with was death.
He was internally crying while moving his dead friend’s body when suddenly the Professor stopped them.
“Wait. You.” Professor said, pointing towards the man who was friends with the dead man.
“Yes Professor.” The man said keeping the body down and instantly kneeling, while the other man followed as well.
“You will be responsible for updating me about Hazel. Is that clear?” Professor said his tone was nonchalant.
“Yes professor.” Knowing that it was better to survive a few more days than an early death by rejecting the Professor now, the man replied unwillingly, though his tone was only respectful.
“Good.” Professor said, and next moment, the second man was stabbed by a golden dagger, making him breath his lasts within minutes.
“You think you can fool me? If you don’t want to obey my orders, then you are more than welcome to die.” Professor said while looking towards the last man who was kneeling.
“So what do you think?” Professor said while looking towards the shivering man.
“I will update you on the news regarding Madam Hazel.” The man said immediately, not wanting to be a corpse like both the men lying in front of him.
“That’s better.” The Professor said before leaving the hall while the man was left trembling between two dead bodies.
*7 PM, GAZEBO HOTEL, A CITY*
Markus and Kizy had invited all their friends and family members of the younger generation to celebrate the anniversary in their own way.
Both Markus and Kizy had changed into more comfortable couple outfits by ‘Purple’.
The invited members included Felix, Lisa, Lewis, Catherine, Ruth, Joel, Jack, Alex, Nicole, Nina, Jason, Victor, Rose and Harry.
In short, all the members who were near and dear to both Kizy and Markus were invited.
A long table was placed for all the members to sit, two seats at each on extreme sides as Markus didn’t want to play the host alone.
Hence Both Kizy and Markus were sitting at the host side, while Kizy made sure that none of the members were uncomfortable with the sitting arrangement.
As usual Felix, Lisa, Lewis and Catherine had taken adjacent seats while Nicole sat next to Catherine. Nina was next to Nicole.
Ruth and Joel sat opposite to Kizy and Markus, with Ruth adjacent to Nina, both of them having fun conversation especially with Nicole around.
Jack and Alex took seats next to Joel, followed by Harry, Victor, Jason and Rose.
This way Markus was next to Felix while Kizy to Rose. Initially Rose had asked Jason to sit next to Kizy, but he refused, not wanting to make it awkward, especially after relations between him and Markus had improved after the hospital visit.
All the members were having fun, chatting random topics while enjoying the food in between.
“Aren’t you being way too stingy today?” Suddenly Felix said, making all the members stop the conversation.
“Why?” Markus asked, as usual talking as little as he could.
“Be generous and let us have some drinks man!! We all know you are filthy rich. Spending a few more bucks won’t hurt your wallet.” Felix replied, giving Markus a mean look.
“No alcohol. Have mocktails and juices. Or milkshakes maybe.” Markus said while stifling his laughter, knowing his friends were never used to such parties.
No matter what event it was, none of their parties were celebrated without alcohol. And somehow these two were big fans of expensive alcohol. They were always liberal while spending on drinks and food, though they never lacked money to not do so.
“Let them have wh@tëver they want.” Kizy whispered to Markus, not understanding why he would reject his own friends.
“If it was only their group, I would have allowed them. Because I know their tolerance. But we have other guests as well. What if they are unable to hold it well? What if they get drunk and act stupidly like some particular person who has very, very, very low, poor, pathetic tolerance.” Markus said while looking at Kizy meaningfully.
“You!” Kizy said with a pout, knowing he was referring to her.
“Guys, guys we are still here. At least don’t treat us like invisible people and start your own PDA!” Lisa said exaggeratedly.
“Let them have drinks. If they get drunk, we can just send them back early.” Kizy said.
Markus thought for a moment before speaking.
“But I have one condition.” Markus said.
“Don’t worry I won’t drink.” Kizy said, already knowing what her husband was about to say.
“Promise?” Markus questioned.
“Yes Mr. Devil!” Kizy said frustratedly while Markus called the waiter, ordering drinks for the entire table.
“Can your team tolerate alcohol?” Markus asked as the alcohol was brought in the private room.
“Definitely better than you!” Rose said in a challenging tone after hearing what Markus had said.
“Are you challenging me Miss. Rose?” Markus asked in an overly dramatic voice.
“No fighting kids!!” Kizy said, making the entire table laugh loudly.
“Guys let’s play a game!!” Suddenly Lewis exclaimed in between.
“No. Not again.” Markus said, knowing how foolish games his friends played.
“This one is simple and cool. Even you know the game – Never have I ever!” Lewis said.
“What is this game?” Kizy asked curiously.
“You are drinking alcohol?” Catherine asked.
“No. Mocktail.” Kizy replied.
“Okay. So what we do is one of us would ask a random question. All of us would have to take a sip of our drink if we have done the thing that was asked in the question. If not, just say pass.” Lisa explained enthusiastically.
“I am in.” Rose and Nicole said at the same time before laughing while looking at each other.
“We too.” Ruth said, while taking Nina’s hand and raising it without her permission.
“Then what are we waiting for?” Lewis said before pouring drinks for him, Catherine, Felix and Lisa.
The entire table was consuming alcohol except Kizy, who had promised Markus that she won’t drink it, Nina, who had never touched alcohol in her 24 year old life and lastly Ruth, who was 18 right now and not allowed to drink.
“So who is starting?” Harry asked excitedly, happy that he was 19 years old and allowed to drink after looking at sulking Ruth.
“Let me start!” Lisa said before thinking for a moment, soon a devilish smile appeared on her face.
“Wifey, be a little easier in the beginning. Your face is screaming ‘Beware’. Remember we have a minor between us.” Felix reminded, making the entire table laugh another round.
“Then you ask. I’ll ask later on.” Lisa said, pouting.
“Wait, I’ll start.” Suddenly Nicole said, making all of them look towards her.
“Okay go ahead.” Markus said, encouraging his cousin.
“Never had I ever been punished in my school life.” Nicole said, trying to start with some mild questions in the beginning.
Markus, Felix and Lewis looked at each other before laughing and taking sips of alcohol. Lisa and Nicole followed behind them, gulping sips while surprisingly Joel, Jason, Victor, Rose and Harry were seen doing the same.
“You were never punished?” Kizy asked Jack and Alex, as she was only expecting herself, Catherine, Nina and Ruth to be on the list.
“No. He was good at academics so never had to be punished. As for me, I was good at fighting, so the teacher never dared to punish me.” Alex replied a little embarrassingly.
“Poor teachers!” Victor said while laughing, speaking for the first time in the evening.
“You are next. Ask a question.” Nicole said to Nina.
“I am not very familiar with the game. Let someone else ask. I will ask later on.” Nina said, still understanding the game.
“I’ll ask.” Ruth said, getting excited while playing such games for the first time.
After spending her days with Kizy and Nina, Ruth was getting better at conversations and mixing up with people.
“Okay.” Nina said, smiling at Ruth.
“Never had I ever beaten someone black and blue.” Ruth said excitedly and instantly gulped a huge sip.
The entire table laughed, before Markus, Kizy, Felix, Lewis, Nicole, Joel, Jack, Alex, and the entire Black command team took sips.
“Brother you are next.” Ruth said to Joel.
Joel thought for a moment before saying.
“Never have I ever had a secret crush on someone.” Joel said.
“Oohhh!! Joel! Since when did you start getting so romantic!” Jack asked teasingly.
But Joel didn’t reply and simply took a sip. In fact not just Jack, but the entire table was surprised at Joel’s sudden actions.
But what nobody was expecting was for Nina to pick up her glass and take a sip as well.
“Nina!!!” This time Kizy exclaimed, not believing that her bestie had hidden such a huge secret from her.
Nina just looked at Kizy with a ‘spare-me-this-one-time’ look, almost pleading to let it go.
Kizy just looked at Nina for sometime, similar to how the entire table was watching.
But Markus still managed to capture Joel’s expression, that went from sudden shock, then a happy realisation, followed by a big wide smile ultimately ending into a shy expression where he lowered his head, happy in his own thoughts.
Markus just shook his head at his assistant’s foolish actions, forgetting how he was no different when it came to Kizy.
Lewis, Felix, Lisa took sips, along with Markus. Rose secretly glanced at Jason who took a sip, before internally sighing at herself and gulping down a huge sip.
This way the game went on for a few rounds before Markus felt that it was late enough, and ended the game.
The group then chatted amongst themselves, catching up on latest updates.
“So what’s going on?” Kizy whispered to Nina, eager to know her best friend’s secret crush.
“What?” Nina asked, pretending to not know anything about what Kizy was asking.
“Just spill the beans. How can you hide something like that from me!” Kizy exclaimed.
“Okay okay don’t shout. I will tell you. Keep calm.” Nina said, not wanting others to pay attention towards them.
“That’s better.” Kizy said, crossing her hands.
“It’s a little complicated. Like I am not completely sure about my own feelings. But I just wanna give it a try. Like-” Nina was still speaking when Kizy cut her off.
“Just spit the name.” Kizy said, getting all impatient, something completely opposite to her usual calm self.
Nina looked at Kizy, silent for a few seconds before taking a deep breath and closing her eyes.
