Chapter 199

"Nieto, why would you ask that? Do you believe I would lie to you?" Nana asked with a worried look.

Zeno scoffed, "I'm sorry, Nana, but yes, I think you can lie to me; I think anyone can lie to me," he glanced at Sebastian.

Sebastian sighed quietly behind him. He hoped Nana's revelations wouldn't tear him and Zeno further apart. 

Nana didn't leave Zeno's hand; she knew what Zeno must be feeling and thinking; this was what they kept away from him. Zeno might seem quiet, but he had a mind of his own; he was strongheaded and kind at the same time. If he knew things about his parents, he might want to play. Superhero wasn't something their world needed; all their world needed were villains; superheroes were for fairytales.

"Just answer my question, Nana, were you ever in comatose?" He persisted.

"Yes, Zeno, I was. However, I regained consciousness way back before Ezra even gave you that flash drive, and in a way, I'm happy you didn't watch it," She replied, gently leading Zeno to the sofa she had previously occupied and making him sit.

Zeno narrowed his eyes as he thought back to when Ezra handed him the flash, it was three months before the whole Bison episode. She gained consciousness and still chose not to contact him.

"Why, Nana? Why did you not contact me? You allowed the hospital to keep telling me that I couldn't see you because you were under intensive care. This is bullshit, Nana; I'm heartbroken, disappointed.  Are you even my Nana, are those two people even my parents? Has any aspect of my life ever been real?" Zeno couldn't stop the tears from falling from his eyes. 

"Let him be," Nana held back Sebastian when he moved to go to Zeno.

Sebastian gritted his teeth and stood still; his heart shattered to pieces as he watched Zeno question everything about his life.

Nana went and lowered herself in front of Zeno, placing her hands on his knees, "Nieto, you should never question your lineage; you're your mother and father's son; they love you so much, more than they live themselves, more than anything in the world," She calmly assured.

"We can run a DNA if you doubt that, we love you, Nieto," She promised.

Zeno shook her head, "This isn't love; love doesn't lie, doesn't hide, doesn't betray, and doesn't hurt. You guys did all these to me and yet claim to love me. Nana, you don't and will never understand what I've gone through from the moment I heard about the accident till now; it's not been fun, Nana, yet all I get is information that all I've suffered and worked for were all baseless. What would you do in my shoes, Nana? Why did you lie to me?" He sobbed quietly. 

Nana sighed, she took out a handkerchief from her pocket and wiped Zeno's tears. "Don't cry, Child," She whispered. 

"I'm sorry for lying to you; my apology is not for hiding your parent's true identity from you; I would do it again if it meant that I get to protect you from enemies. But I'm apologizing for not telling you about your parents' situation when you met me in the hospital, but I promised Orion and your parents that I wouldn't say a word," she said.

Zeno laughed quietly, "Wow, you just keep proving to me that I know nothing, Nana. I'm listening; pour it all out on me; let's get this over with," His face was expressionless.

Nana nodded, "I too, had been surprised to hear that your parents were alive. I believed it for a while until Orion met me and told me about them. I had asked him to let you know, but he reminded me that there were still enemies searching g for you if you so slightly showed any signs of being affiliated with the Mafia. I chose to protect you," She looked into his emotionless eyes.

"That's when I asked Ezra to give you the tape but not let you close yet. At that moment, Orion told me what Bison was searching for me; he knew I was aware of your parent's location; Bison had had his eyes on you, and Sebastian's presence was your savior. He wanted you to lead him to me; unfortunately for him, you rarely ever visited the hospital, so he couldn't get to me," She watched his reaction.

Zeno smiled, he was no longer surprised, "You knew Bison," He chuckled, shaking his head.

"Nieto, Bison was the least worrisome of your parent's enemies; he's the one who caused the accident. That day, we were planning to tell you everything; they knew they were going out for a long time and decided to tell you, but look what happened. They realized that it wasn't still safe, Zeno. All these are because we care," She touched his cheek and sat beside him, hugging his arm.

Zeno looked at Sebastian then at Nana, "Everything is a lie." He muttered. 

"Zeno..." Sebastian called softly. 

Zeno ignored him, he was tired. 

"Your mother always wants to speak to his baby boy, but your father refuses. He told me not to tell you because you would try to make contact with them, which would be dangerous for them since they had been declared dead. Their enemies had lay low, but if they heard the news about the fake death, they'd come for you and them..." Nana spoke quietly. 

"I think I need to be alone, Nana," Zeno said. 

"You asked me for the whole truth," She reminded. 

Zeno shut his eyes, "Go on, Nana," He said, looking down at the floor. 

"They didn't work for Orion, they worked with Orion," Nana announced.

Zeno didn't speak, he'd had too much shock and was now numb, "Awesome. So, they're Mafia?" He asked calmly.

"Yes," Nana nodded.

"Okay," he said and stood from the sofa.

He paused in front of Sebastian and smiled, "You're not surprised, you knew, so much for trusting you a second time, or, did you just find out, too?" He removed his eyes and walked away.

"Zeno, Baby," Sebastian caught his arm, hurrying to stand in front of him, "I know you don't want to listen to me, but I want to talk with you, I can let you alone right now," Sebastian held him tightly. 

Zeno smiled sadly, "I'll hate you if you insist," He simply removed Sebastian's hand and left the living room.

Nana sighed, "You go speak to him, Sebastian. He doesn't have to be left alone." She told him.

Sebastian nodded and immediately hurried after Zeno. 

Zeno knew Sebastian was coming, there was no way he would stay away.

He sat on the bed, waiting for him to come into the room.

He didn't wait for long before the door was pushed open and Sebastian walked in, locking the door.

He didn't flinch, he sat still and watched Sebastian as he approached him.

"Baby," Sebastian touched Zeno's face gently. 

"You're a liar," Zeno said.

Sebastian shook his head, "It's not how you see it," He explained. 

Zeno looked up at Sebastian, "You had every chance to tell me, Sebastian. For fuck's sake Seb, you were not supposed to hurt me again. I opened up to you a second time, you still chose to lie, Seb..." He stood, hugging Sebastian.

Sebastian held him close. He didn't know what was on Zeno's mind, but he knew that Zeno's actions were not what they seemed; hugging him at this moment was unexpected and suspicious. 

"Zeno, Baby, I'm sorry. I was looking for the best time to tell you. I had also just learned about it after you left for Paris; I knew you wouldn't take it well, so I decided to focus on making you stay with me first. I was scared you would leave me if that was the first thing I told you," Sebastian whispered.

Zeno buried his face in Sebastian's neck, "This isn't fair. I want to hate you, I really do, but I can't. You're too... I can't hate you, Sebastian, but I'm not gonna stay with you. You should be my person, my safe place, but you're hurting me, just like that rest," He stepped away from Sebastian, his eyes tearing up again.

Sebastian placed his hand on the side of his face. "My father, he's actually protecting you by asking me to break up with you. He said it's his promise to your parents, to keep you safe," His voice was low.

"What a surprise," Zeno replied, "What is protecting me from by breaking me up with you, your dick?" He scoffed.

Sebastian let a small smile grace the corner of his lips, "Maybe that too, but it's mainly because of my enemies. He actually asked us to break up because Bison's partners found out about you and me after the episode and set out to find you. I was both glad and happy when you left with Nicholas, why do you think I let you go for a year? I was staying away to let them believe you meant nothing to me, and that's why my father and I agreed to Sakura's father's proposal of marrying her daughter. We're using her as a distraction from you, Zeno. The rivals think Sakura is my weakness, but it's you, Zeno, you're my Achilles' heel, I shouldn't even be here, but I couldn't bear staying away from you," He narrated.

"How touching, more mystery. So how about now? Have the so-called enemies backed off?" Zeno questioned. 

Sebastian shook his head, "They would have, but I brought them to you, Zeno. I'm sorry, I just wanted to get you back in my arms, I wasn't thinking right, and I ignored the loopholes. But it's fine now, I'm here to -"

"It's alright, Seb. You don't have to worry about them coming for me. It's not like we're together, right? I mean, yeah, we were on that track a few minutes ago, but not now. I'm done here. I swear to God, I'm losing my sanity. I love you, but I have to be away from you, I might go crazy if I keep staying with you or Nana," Zeno calmly said, maintaining eye contact. 

Sebastian shook his head, "They know you're mine, Zeno. I need you close, to protect you." His arm snuck around Zeno's waist.

"I don't want you or my parents' protection. I'm leaving, I need ro live my life," Zeno said.

"You don't understand, Baby girl, your at risk, and I'll be damned to let you walk away," Sebastian's lips was a whisper away from Zeno's.

Zeno leaned in and pressed his lips hard against Sebastian's.

Sebastian immediately engaged in a heated kiss session, he could feel Zeno's anger from it and he welcomed it, if this was how he wanted to vent, he was available for him and whatever method he wanted.

Zeno leaned his head away and drew air into his lungs, "Fuck you. Fuck your protection," his voice was raspy.

"Fuck me? Yes. Fuck my protection? Not happening, baby girl," Sebastian whispered, eyes dark. 

"You can't stop me, Seb. You can go ahead and live in your web of lies and secrets; I'm done," He pushed Sebastian's chest, but he wouldn't budge.

Sebastian smirked, "I'd rather blow off my balls than let you leave, Zeno. Your mine, mine to protect, mine to cherish, mine to love. Letting you get hurt is not on the list, in case you didn't check. You can't leave." He kissed Zeno's ear.

Zeno shivered, "Are holding me hostage?" He asked in a quiet voice.

"If I have to," Sebastian chuckled darkly, his hand going between Zeno's legs.

"A food fuck will change your mind, no?" Sebastian whispered. 

Zeno bit his lower lip, "No," He stepped out of Sebastian's hold.

"Fuck you," He said and walked toward the door.

Sebastian watched him calmly, waiting.

Zeno pulled the door and frowned, "You locked it?" He glared at Sebastian.

"Come here, Baby girl..." He strode to Zeno, "I need to remind you why you can't leave me, trust me, you'll love it," he pulled Zeno into his arms, sucking the side of his neck.

"Let go," Zeno whispered.

"On your knees, Zeno," Sebastian's dark voice made Zeno's insides curl deliciously.