62 Welcome To Special Coverage!

With a bitter expression, Agatha stepped into the restaurant. As far as she could see, the restaurant was filled with familiar faces. They were either her relatives or friends. She thought they might as well rename themselves as enemies.

She didn't want to come here, but how was she supposed to refuse the polite invitation she received? The invitation was from her friend, saying it was a gathering celebrating love and friendship.

"Love!" Agatha placed a hand on her belly, feeling the only true love she had. She prayed her unborn child will have a bright future, but the recent circumstances were anything but bright.

Everyone started 'preaching' her about modesty and the values of marriage, etc. Especially the conservative circle in her family. They were louder in demanding she needed to undergo cleansing.

Of course, after a few days, the news channel had to retract the story.

Alas, it did her no good. The damage was already done. She has become a whore for she had slept with someone who was not her husband.

No one bothered to check the problems her marriage was facing. Everyone supported Jack like he was a victim, without caring about his infidelities or anything.

The only thing everyone did was judge her and then guide her so that she wouldn't bring them more shame.

"I guess more judgment is going to come today," Agatha bitterly thought as she took a seat. Her attention passed on the walls, embedded with TV screens.

Sometimes she would think life would be so much better if she wasn't born in upper society. Back then, her marriage was arranged by her family and Jack's family as a compromise for business arrangements.

As a kid, she has fancied love marriage but as she grew up she realized she has become far too addicted to the life of richness. She didn't dare to resist the arranged marriage for she was afraid of losing the lifestyle she had. An action she has regretted forever...

She couldn't help but think what Kiba told her at the balcony. He promised to help her leave this prison if she wanted. All she has to do was ask.

"Kiba," Agatha gave a deep sigh as she remembered his charming face and the hypnotic eyes. She agreed that he had a way with words and knew how to please a woman. When the news came out everyone at White Angel Corporation blamed Kiba, but not her.

The affair was her choice just as much as Kiba's. Perhaps he was responsible for the affair becoming a news item, but Agatha had already forgiven him before. So how could she blame him later?

When Kiba called her to apologize, she could see the guilt in his eyes. She tried to put a brave front and smiled as if everything was right.

Agatha thought there were enough sufferers in this world, and she didn't want Kiba to suffer for her sake. She wasn't a holy lady with a pure heart but if she forgave someone once, she will never bring that matter again. That was her nature.

"Agatha, how have you been?" A greeting from a table behind waked Agatha from her thoughts. She turned around and saw the speaker, a middle-aged lady.

"Mrs. Gilbert, I am good," Agatha rose to her feet to offer her respect but the lady told her to avoid the formalities.

"That is nice. You must have met my daughters, right?" Mrs. Gilbert introduced her two young daughters - Wenna and Keoni.

"It is a pleasure meeting you," Agatha politely greeted them but the two of them looked at her with disdain.

"You must forgive them but they are pure maidens so..." Mrs. Gilbert stopped in between as if she has spoken wrongly.

Agatha forced a smile and turned around. More acquaintances 'greeted' her such as Zena Nicholls and her husband Mike Nicholls, Rawiz Beattie and his family, Dr. Shawn and his wife and so on...

Then came Agatha's family members: Her mother Wren, her father Arlo, her brother Josef (along with his wife Audrey), her cousin Regina (along with her husband Harley), her aunt Estelle and family, etc. Even Eva and her fiance Richard came around.

Agatha thought there was a playful smile on Eva's face but wasn't sure.

"Zena, thank you for inviting me," Agatha politely thanked Zena.

"What do you mean? Isn't it Regina who we should thank?" Zena replied before starting a conversation with a couple.

Agatha was startled. She went to thank Regina but the latter said it was Rawiz who was hosting the dinner here.

"What's going on here? Why aren't they thinking about the true host of this party?"

Agatha wondered. She then thought only a pariah like her would have time to dwell on such matters. It was a gathering so everyone was busy having a good time with each other. She thought she should hang around with others, but almost everyone avoided her.

A few minutes later, on Eva's suggestion, she ordered some light food and started eating alone. Her friends and family continued to chat for some more time before joining the table and glancing at Agatha.

"Agatha, you should have waited for us," Eva politely said. "Eating alone is rude." Her expression clearly denoted how disappointed she was by Agatha's action of not waiting for everyone to join her.

"I..." Agatha couldn't believe Eva's words.

Wasn't this her suggestion? So, why was she calling out to her to torment her? As far as she could remember, Eva has always been supportive of her but today...

"She lacks basic etiquette!" Agatha's father - Arlo - angrily remarked.

"I wasn't strict enough otherwise she won't be ruining our reputation everywhere," Agatha's mother - Wren - added.

"Mom, it is not your fault! Sis was always different!" Josef said. His wife, Audrey, supported him by continuing, "Agatha, were you not satisfied by the humiliation you have brought on us? Having an affair..."

Audrey stopped in between as if she has spoken without thinking.

"I'm sorry," Audrey offered her apologies. 

"Audrey, why are you apologizing? It should be Agatha who should apologize!" Wren looked at Audrey with love for she was the perfect daughter-in-law.

"Agatha, in society we need manners! Otherwise how would be any different from barbarians?" Mrs. Gilbert also joined the discussion, "I hope I don't sound boisterous, but look at my daughters! They are also young but they know their manners! They have never eyed a man in their life! And then there is you! Having an affair despite being married! You should learn a few things from my daughters!"

Her daughters flashed haughty smiles. The way they looked at Agatha was like a noble lady eyeing a lowly whore.

"Mrs. Gilbert is right," Dr. Shawn nodded in agreement, "A woman without manners is no different from a prostitute on street. Look at Mrs. Gilbert's daughters or my wife who have never overstepped their boundaries."

Dr. Shawn's wife -Glen- bowed and added, "A woman has to maintain her dignity."

"Agatha, you might think we are overreaching but who will guide you if not us?" Ramiz asked with a sigh, "You would be a mother soon. But what type of mother would you be if you lack moral sense? "

Ramiz's wife- Sameera- joined her husband. She pointed towards her right, and said, "See my five-year-old kid here? I have guided him with moral convictions so that he can become a perfect man! You can have moral convictions only when you respect your relationships!"

Agatha's eyes turned moist. She could handle almost every insult but not the ones implying she would be a bad mother.

Just as she was about to give in to despair, the tv screen buzzed.

"Ladies and gentlemen," a loud voice came from the screen, "I hope you had a good time so far."

Everyone looked at the television screen in surprise. 

The screen projected the face of a man, wearing a black & white theater mask.

"Which news channel is that?" Dr. Shawn asked while staring at the logo: H News!

It almost seemed the masked man could hear the question. With a polite tone, he answered, "Welcome to H News! Hypocrite News!"

"Never heard of it!"

Everyone was startled. They tried to remember if it was some recently launched channel.

Agatha, on the other hand, felt the voice was somewhat familiar though she couldn't pinpoint out the speaker.

There was a faint smile on Eva's face but she quickly covered it with a confused expression just like the others.

"The channel is broadcasted in only special areas," the masked man explained, "Whenever we feel an area has too much hypocrisy, our channel staff would make sure to broadcast there."

"What the hell!?" Ramiz was pissed. He ordered the waiter to change the channel, but to his shock, the channel didn't change!

"On behalf of my channel, I will like to congratulate you all on being chosen for our special broadcast!" the masked man made a polite gesture, "Please sit back and enjoy for you will have a lovely evening like never before! "

The screen flashed with new visuals. It showed Mrs. Gilbert's daughter, Wenna, clad in a pink bikini. The pure maiden opened her mouth to suck in a penis in front of her.

"Look at the pure maiden offering her mouth to help a poor penis!" the masked man appeared on the side of the screen. He pointed at the visuals of a man and Wenna enjoying oral sex and said, "Maiden Wenna is the perfect example of a female who has never eyed a man!"

Mrs. Gilbert's face turned ashen and the same went for her daughters. Just a few minutes ago, they were teaching Agatha on chastity.

"It is fake!" Wenna screamed.

"Indeed! It is fake!"Dr. Shawn supported her but inwardly he was trembling.

Exactly a second later, the visuals showed the identity of the man who was with Wenna. It was none other than Dr. Shawn!

"What?!" Glen was horrified. She thought of her husband's reaction and then the image on the screen.

It was true?!

"Glen, believe me, it's false!" Dr. Shawn broke out in cold sweat. Everyone in the restaurant looked at him and Mrs. Gilbert, remembering the words they spoke.

"How could you do this to me?" Glen angrily asked him.

"Excuse me, lady," the man on the screen pointed a finger at her and said, "I seem to recall you saying that a woman has to maintain her dignity. If you continue like this then where will your dignity be?"

Glen gritted her teeth.

"I hope you gentleman enjoyed seeing Maiden Weena in a bikini," the man on the screen continued," I apologize to the lovely ladies for seeing a poor cock. He is a disgrace to all men."

Dr. Shawn's blood boiled in anger. That fucking masked man! He was making fun of his penis! Dr. Shawn glanced around and noticed people whispering jokes! 

The visuals on the screen changed. The background seemed to be a kitchen, but no one cared about that. They all stared at the woman who was being pounded from behind! It was Agatha's sister-in-law, Audrey!

Audrey swallowed forcefully as she found her secret exposed on the tv.

Before anyone could react, the visuals revealed the identity of the man pounding her: Arlo!

"We have a devoted daughter-in-law!" the masked man appeared on the screen. His voice was filled with respect as he sad, "I am sure Lady Wren is extremely proud to have such a wonderful daughter-in-law!"

"I-impossible!" Wren fell from her chair. She couldn't believe her husband and daughter-in-law would do such a thing. Josef's eyes turned red from fury as he looked at the visuals of his wife and father.

"The etiquettes of Sir Arlo are so inspiring!" the man on the screen said with a voice filled with deep admiration.

With a voice of appreciation, he continued, "Josef, you are a very lucky man to have such a well-mannered father and an amazing wife! In fact, you are an ideal son! You are so filial that you have given your wife to service your father! Well done!"

Son of a bitch!

Josef threw a glass at the screen but before it could touch, the glass stopped in mid-air. Cracks erupted on it and the glass disintegrated into dust.

"Screw off!" Arlo waved his hand and a large ball of blue light swept out. Like a roaring meteorite, it charged at the screen, leaving behind a trail of blazing glow. But before it could actually collide, the ball of light bounced back!

"How can this be!?" Arlo tried to dodge, but the speed of ball was too fast!

BANG!

The ball smashed on his chest and he was sent flying back. With a loud thud, he crashed against the wall, his chest caved in.

"Now now."

The masked man moved his index finger in disappointment.

"There are many inspiring stories waiting to be aired, but you want everyone to only remember your story? Sir Arlo, you can't be too greedy! "

Greedy?! Motherfucker!

Arlo cursed while trying to suppress the burning pain from his chest.

The others, who were initially enjoying the show, became horrified. 

There were more footages?! Surely it won't be their time to be on tv!?

"Damn!" Ramiz jumped on his feet.

Space around him distorted as his body emanated strong fluctuations. In seconds, he transformed into a mutated bear and charged at the power source!

He was afraid of being exposed so he didn't show any hesitation in going all out.

Ramiz didn't aim at the screen since he has learned from the mistakes of others. Instead, he aimed the power cords far away. With an ear-piercing screeching sound, he dragged his paw down, slashing at the cords!

"I believe it is common knowledge to never touch electrical wires," the masked man said in a matter of factly voice, "At least one should never touch wires by bare hands, or claws."

At the same time, the power cords buzzed out with strands of electricity. These strands wrapped the paw!

"AAHHH! "Ramiz screamed as over ten thousand volts invaded his body.

It was as if the power cords has transformed into a power reactor with an unlimited amount of energy.

"Stop!" Ramiz begged as he suffered electrocution. His trouble has only started as the bear fur on his body caught fire!

His paw was glued to the power cords, and he could do nothing as he suffered from the fusion of fire and electricity.

"This is why one should never play with electricity!" the masked man on tv said, "The advice applies to bears as well!"

"URGH!"

Tears streamed down Ramiz's face as his body turned scorched black. Trails of smoke swept out from the fur, emitting a foul smell.

Ssss.

Sensing the smoke and the rise in the temperature, the fire sprinklers embedded on the ceiling activated.

*drip* *drip*

"Ah yes!" Ramiz exclaimed happily as the shower from above extinguished the fire.

Sadly, his relief was short-lived. The electricity became more volatile and he suffered far more pain!

Everyone was terrified.

Just who was the masked man to do such terrifying things so easily?

"Help me!" Ramiz shouted. 

"Let us rescue him!" Dr. Shawn told his friends.

He knew they couldn't let Ramiz be knocked out otherwise the power of the group would fall. If that happened, how would they face this masked man?

"Yes!" A few people around Dr. Shawn agreed.

Dr. Shawn and six others dashed towards Ramiz.

"Water is a good conductor of electricity!" the masked man shared basic elementary knowledge, "So during a short circuit failure, never step on the soaked floor as it can be quite dangerous!"

The strands of electricity surged into the water and rippled out, enveloping not only Ramiz but others as well.

"AHHHHH!" Dr. Ramiz and the six others started screamed like pigs being slaughtered.

"What the hell is going on!?" The others were scared witless.

The water on the floor should be nowhere near enough to electrocute a team of seven mutants! Not to mention, water was not always a good conductor of electricity, especially pure water and the one in used advanced sprinklers where water was mixed with chemicals to prevent such a scenario!!

"Seems like Sir Ramiz and others only developed moral sense but not common sense!" the masked man let out a deep sigh as he said, "The education system has truly failed the society!"