After some days of preparation, Kevin finally got to Ring County. He successfully met thier clients and used strategical ways to deal with them. According to the scholarship, he was to study in Ring County for two years. Therefore even after dealing with their clients he still stayed back and frequently visited thier hideouts.
But things took a great turn one day. On that fateful day, Kevin had only intended to purchase some goods to refill his almost empty fridge. He decided to shop at a small supermarket in town. While he was busy bying some stuffs. He suddenly saw something strange. Across the room,on the other side, a pregnant lady was filling her baskets with stuffs. Upon a closer look, she seemed to be only 5 months pregnant. From Kevin's side of view, the lady had a delicate and extremely striking face. She was also around her middle 20s. She had smiling face and was peacefully removing the goods. Kevin almost fell down upon realising who it was. He would never forget that face even a whole century has passed. He was very sure that it was .... Linda. His own sister. Kevin felt like time has stopped. How come Linda was here. She was even pregnant. Ever since Kevin became an Adam and even had money, he never thought of searching for his sister. He felt betrayed by her and even considered her dead. But who would have thought that he would meet her out of the blue in such a situation. Seeing her, his emotions began to flare up. He suddenly recalled his childhood, his grandma, thier old life, how Linda betrayed him and even used him as a collateral, everything came flashing in his mind. His usual composed body suddenly staggered. He watched as Linda took some things, went to the checkout and paid her bills. Then he continued to watch her quietly with wide eyes as she got out from the shop. Right after she left, the familiar urge quickly came and Kevin knew seeing Linda had triggered his disease. The urge this time was quite strong and Kevin felt helpless. He was in shop full of surveillance cameras and his mental disorder has been triggered. This was not a good news since the urge this time was much more uncontrollable than ever. Of late, he hadn't been having any relapses since he had been visiting the psychologist time and time.
He tried resisting the urge again but as usual it was no use. Then he begun to sweat profusely. Stealing in such a public place wasn't a good idea but he felt his blood boiling too quickly. He turned his head and his gaze landed on some bars of chocolates. He suddenly founded them attractive. Oh gosh he didn't even like chocolates in the first place. Finding them attractive and appetising made him feel like a fool. He wanted to scream now. Why did he have to be a kleptomaniac, of all addictions, why did it have to be stealing. Kevin turned his head in caution. Trying to see if someone was looking at him. Then he made sure he had avoided. He was really careful as a memory of him stealing in a supermarket when he was old surfaced in his mind. At that time, he had been caught red-handed. He had really felt ashamed of himself that he locked himself in his room for the whole day. He didn't want to be in such embarrassing situations again so he double checked to make sure the coast was clear before he quickly stuffed five chocolate bars in his jacket. He quickly thought of a way and bought several things and stuffed the chocolates under those items. While paying for the items, he even paid extra and gave out some tips. When he finally got out, he felt his dopamine rewarding him with excitement. The feeling was so familiar and nice. He felt relieved and so happy. But on his way to his car, he took out the chocolates and felt really bad. It happened always but today he didn't feel that mich guilt since he had paid extra. He went to the dustbin and threw the chocolates away. He didn't need them. After that he went to the black circle hidden branch in Ring County. His expression was gloomy and terrifying. His subordinates had to step back when they saw him because his once carefree and mischievous expression was replaced with a deadly aura. This alone had to tell them that Kevin was in no good mood.
Meanwhile, Kevin went straight to his office with his gloomy expression. He was in a deep thought. Then the door of the room opened and Ron entered. Kevin stared at him in displeasure and said with a questioning brow
" you've forgotten your manners so soon. "
Ron rolled his eyes and totally ignored him. He took his seat opposite him and said
" maybe it is you who have lost your sense of hearing. I've been knocking for God knows how many times but I got no response. Tell me who is at fault here. "
Kevin didn't answer him but continued to be in deep thought. Ron sighed helplessly and asked
" okay boy, tell me what's wrong. Why are you so moody today. And I thought you wouldn't be coming here today "
Then he thought of something and asked in concern
" or did you have a relapses today "
Kevin took in a deep breath and said expressionessly not answering his question. He hated talking about his disease
" I saw Linda today "
Ron was bemuddled by Kevin's word's. He asked in confusion
" Linda? Which one, our client Linda from Wood Creaks or the top assassin Linda or..."
Before he could finish, Kevin abruptly interrupted him.
" Linda. The Linda you know "
This time, Ron understood his words. Perhaps he knew what Kevin was talking about but didn't want to admit it. Now he was upon confirmation, he was very astonished by Kevin's word's. Kevin studied his expression closely and he wasn't disappointed. Ron had several complicated emotions etched on his face. He asked in a stammering
" how, where "
Kevin answered with deep voice
" at the supermarket, I think she lives here. I'm entrusting this work to you, find out where she is and report it to me by the end of today"
His voice never failed to carry the authority he had. Ron was surprised by Kevin's demand, he asked in confusion and a slight panic
" but why do you want to know where she stays. Are you planning on meeting her. But she is of no use to you now. You are not trying to pay her back are you "
Kevin chuckled darkly at Ron's expression and said
" no need to be anxious Ron. I'm not going to harm her. Just have some few questions to ask. That's all."
Ron secretly sighed in relief. Kevin gave him a gentle stare and asked
" you liked her right "
Ron, caught off guard, quickly defended his self with his cheeks flushed red
" no, that... that was in the past. Just some silly infatuation "
Kevin nodded not believing him but not willing to expose him. He said
" Hmmm that is good. It will better you do not fall for her because I found her pregnant. She might already be married. "
Ron's eyes widened in disbelief and he exclaimed
" pregnant!"