The Truth Untold

Since a month ago, I started to call Alpha his name since we're more familiar with each other and it seems like he doesn't mind me calling him that. I heard Jacob calling my name as I turn around to face him. He asks me to go and follow him as I stand up and go upstairs with him. At that time in the living room, Trevor and Jaxson shouted so loud that Neva goes to his mother mode again, while Lucas and Eddie act like they didn't hear anything other than the TV. Neva nagged them for being noisy and disturbing.

As we reach the corridor, it was quieter. Jacob looks nervous and anxious as he asks me a question "I know you had your mom but other than her, do you have any relatives? Like you dad or brother?"

I was confused as to why he had to ask when he already did a background check on me "Why? What makes you interested in my family?" I frown as I continued my question, "Didn't you do a background check on me already? You know my current mother is my stepmother right?"

Jacob nod and confirm to me that he already did a background check and know about my situation but then he said that there wasn't a lot in my profile before the orphanage and so he couldn't look into me any further.

"And under who's order should I tell you? Why must I spill my family affair to a stranger?" I spill my words cockily without thinking as I didn't even know where I get the nerve to speak like that. probably since he was so similar to my brother.

But my cocky response wasn't well-received by Jacob since he is the boss around here. He is used to everyone following his order without needing him to repeat himself. "Don't test me, Liliana. Under who's order? Mine. Now speak before something bad happen. I'm not a patient person." He glared at me and fold his hand as he looked down on me and the height difference makes it worse.

But even so, I hate being threatened so I raised my voice unconsciously "Are you threatening me?! We've been alongside each other for more or less two months now and you're threatening me?! WOW Jacob! Wow!" I said in exaggeration while raising my hand in the air.

Jacob sigh as he tries to calm down seeing how he is not going to go anywhere with pushing this kind of approach. "Gosh! You're so damn annoying. Ok, I'll lend you a deal hmm? I'll let you call your mom if you answer my question. good enough?"

Hearing that I smile and felt as if I had won so I nod my head. On the other hand, he groans as he asks me to tell him about my family. Since there was a deal, I adjust how I stand and started talking.

"I don't have parents, they died so my current mom is a stepmom. she adopted me when I was 10 and it has been me and her for these 7 years. My family was murdered when I was 5 and until now I don't know who is the killer. I was trying to find it with help from the police but there was no avail. It's as if the culprit disappears into another universe. But I couldn't give up so I've been trying and researching on my own. So far, I haven't got anything other than the fact that it's connected to someone in the underworld. The gangster and mafia world."

Remembering those days makes my eyes sting as tears start to dwell in there and my heart throbs as if it's pricked with thousands of needles. Jacob tap my shoulder and tells me his condolences as he asks if I had siblings so I said "My brother, He was the only reason I'm alive today. Him and our childhood friend, Dexter. "

Jacob's face scrunches as he asks me what happen to my brother and my childhood friend. He also asks for my brother's name. I was quite suspicious as to why he seems so troubled hearing that I had a brother but I brush it away and answer his question, "My brother was gone since at that time he wasn't home. He was at his friend's house while Dexter visit me to play together. Dexter died along with my parents as he help me get away from the killer. My brother is called Jacob, the same as yours just with a different last name. He is Jacob Grey."

I put on a bitter smile as I spoke his name but then I wipe my excess tears and smile back asking for my reward, "Ok. I've told you everything. Now can I call my mom?". He nods and told me to go to Val and use his phone so I smile brightly and say "Thanks Jacob... it would be nice if I knew your full name though because for sure Jacob is not your only name. Hahaha". Then, I hurriedly go and find Val to get my wish. It's been months since I've waited for this.

I go back to the living room and they were still bickering with Neva, giving up on them. I go to Lucas and ask him where is Val,"Hey Luc, do you know where Val is?"

Lucas looks at me and told me he was in his room. Hearing that I slap myself mentally as I was just near there. " Damn! I just pass by that place." Lucas laugh at my clumsiness and mocked me "Did Eddie contaminate you? since when are you this clumsy. Hahahaha. "I smack his arm jokingly and thank him. Then I go back up to look for Val's room.

Seeing from Jacob perspective,

Upon hearing that I was beyond shocked and was just standing there shocked that my long-lost sister turns out to be the one I kidnaped. I felt guilt surges through my veins as I remember how I didn't even bother looking for her. I thought she died and I gave up just like that, I should have put more effort into searching for her after all it was my fault for not being there. I was the cause that this mess happens. If just I didn't act like that, maybe they would leave us alone.

I squatted down as I remember how it happen. I was still an 8 years old boy who is full of ego and pride. I and my friends are playing mafia roleplay at the park after watching 'The Last Runaway' movie. We then bump into a group of guys not knowing that they are gangsters. We got into a bad vocal argument and throw insults at each other. Not long after, I go back to a house that's filled with blood and dead bodies. It was then that I make Grey Howl into a real organization.

After reminiscing, I fill myself with determination to protect what I lost. My sister is here, I finally found her. This time, I'll protect her even if I have to die. But she didn't know me yet, No, it's not time yet. I know I should tell her soon but I'm not ready. And I can't have people knowing my weakness now. I don't know when but probably when everything is settled. It's better to let her know when she is out of any potential threats. I vow to keep her safe as I was relieved that she has been doing well these few years while I'm gone.