CHAPTER:- 5

...FEAR OF CHASING BY MAFIA ...

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"Thanks, Mom," he pulled back, giving her a reassuring smile before heading to his room to get dressed.

As he stood in front of the mirror, buttoning up his shirt, his mind raced with thoughts of the previous night. He knew he couldn't let his family see how terrified he was, they had enough to worry about. He picked out a casual outfit, hoping it would help him blind in and not draw any unwanted attention. As he dressed, he kept replaying the moment he saw the murder. The tall man was free, his piercing gaze. He shivered, trying to shake off the memory.

"Should I go to the police station ?" he asked himself again.

Then let out a big sigh, and he walked out of his room. Downstairs, the atmosphere was almost normal. His mother was bustling around the kitchen, and Nina was engrossed in his phone. Lucas joined them at the table, forcing himself to eat even though his stomach was in knots.

"You're awfully quiet this morning," his father observed, peering at him over the top of his newspaper.

"Just tired, Pa," Lucas replied, managing a small smile. "I didn't sleep well."

"Well, make sure you take care of yourself," he said, patting his hand. "College is important, but your health comes first."

"Thanks, Pa. I will," he promised.

As he finished his breakfast, lucas's phone buzzed. He glanced at it, hoping it was a message from King, but it was just a reminder about his classes. Sighing, he put it away and stood up. "I better get going."

His mother handed him a lunchbox. "Have a good day, dear. And remember, we're here if you need anything."

Lucas nodded, feeling a lump form in his throat. He grabbed his bag and headed out the door. As he walked, he couldn't shake the feeling of being watched. He glanced around but saw nothing suspicious. Still, the paranoia lingered.

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...( COLLEGE ———— LATER )...

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Lucas stepped onto the college campus, a sense of unease creeping over him for days. He glanced around, the familiar building and bustling students providing into him from every intensified intensified, and he quickened his pace.

Suddenly, he sensed someone rushing towards him and before he could react, a figure jumped on him. Lucas gasped, his heart pounding in his chest, only to see his friend Waan grinning mischievously at him.

"Gotcha!" Waan laughed, seeing the look of terror on Lucas's face. "You're so sensitive, Lucas. It's like you've seen a ghost!"

Lucas's fear quickly turned to irritation. "Not funny, Waan," he said, kicking at him playfully.

Waan yelped and stumbled backward, falling to the ground with a groan. "Okay, okay, I get it. No more surprise surprises. No need to use violence."

Unbeknownst to Lucas, two men dressed in casual clothes were watching him from outside the college gate. They wore Bluetooth earpieces, subtly communicating as they kept their eyes fixed on him. These men had been following Lucas for days, their motives unclear but their presence was menacing.

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