3 Noah's Family

When the hand touched Noah's shoulder, he froze like a statue.

"Young master!"

At Noah's back, a male voice can be heard joyfully.

When Noah turned around, he saw a handsome middle-aged man dressed in a suit with a belt and a suit-vest.

He has luscious black hair and a refreshing demeanor; with that smile of his, he seems to be very friendly.

Noah relaxed as it was only his butler in the house Alfred.

"Young master! What happened to you? Where have you gone? did you know that madam is worried sick about you?"

Alfred said in concern as he tightened his grip on Noah's shoulder as if Noah were a fugitive.

"I'm fine, Alfred; I was just about to go home n-"

Noah was about to say something when Alfred stopped him and said.

"Young master, why didn't you text the madam or even me? Now the whole household is concerned about your disappearance, and the Madam is waiting for you at home."

Upon hearing that, Noah scratched his head, his cheeks flushed with embarrassment.

He had forgotten to text his mother earlier to let her know that he was well.

Alfred proceeded to reprimand him as he was deep in thought.

"Did you know that the whole household is in disarray? The whole police department is on the lookout for you! Some of the neighbors even speculated on the disappearance of the Tuffin family's young master!"

Noah is now more embarrassed about himself and buried his face into his chest and staring at the ground.

Alfred couldn't stand the thought of Noah being any more ashamed, so he consoled him by saying,

"It's okay, Young Master, I'll help you speak to Madam when you get back, and I'll do my best for Madam not to slap you in the butt,"

Alfred cracked a joke to lighten Noah's mood.

"ALFRED!"

Noah can be seen acting enraged at Alfred.

"I'm no longer the child I once was, my mother must value my privacy and refrain from smacking my bottom; I'm an adult now."

Alfred noticed that Noah responded solemnly,

"Indeed, the young master is a grown-up, a grown-up who wants to take the bus home because he says, quote, 'I'll try going in the bus once in a while, It's such a wonderful experience after all,' and look at the mess he's created."

Noah can see Alfred shaking his head in dissatisfaction as he said those words.

As Noah was about to reprimand Alfred, a voice from the oncoming black van on the road can be heard.

"YOUNG MASTER!"

The black van sped up when he saw its young master from the distance.

Alfred dashed to the side of the road and arrived under a lighted lamp post as soon as he heard the voice.

He immediately waved his hands under the lamp post to indicate that they were nearby.

"VROOM"

The van arrived in front of them and it seems to be a 2020 Toyota GRANVIA, making it very spacious and easy to drive in.

The black van opened its front door and revealing a slightly overweight middle-aged man.

He is seen sporting a flat cap and trendy, well-dressed clothes.

He approached Noah and shook his shoulders vigorously.

"What have you been doing? We were really concerned about you."

Noah told him to stop shaking him because he was feeling dizzy.

"I was getting materials for my project and am about to leave now, Uncle Gilbert."

"What is the hell is with this project? What utter nonsense! It's already past midnight; what supplies would you buy if it's already past midnight?"

Noah was rendered speechless by the response and was unable to respond to his Uncle Gilbert.

"Hurry up, get in the van, let's go home; the madam is worried sick about you, so let's hurry on."

They boarded the van, and Uncle Gilbert began driving towards their home.

Noah caught sight of Alfred, pulling out his phone in his pocket and dialed a number.

While waiting for the phone to connect, Alfred seems to have noticed a subtle look and smiled at Noah.

The call was connected, and a deep voice could be heard on the other end.

"Good day, Sir. We will search the entire area immediately, and we will not leave until that young man is found alive and well."

"There is no need."

"What do you mean Si-?" "

"I told you there was no need to look anymore; the young master is safe and sound."

"It's a good thing his fin-"

"Is this how the cops do their search? how can the police be so ineffective?"

"Si...Sir, we were doing our best; we had already checked the environment around his school, the possible directions he would follow, and we had even asked the people-"

"I'll be at the police station shortly to complain about these bad investigations; frankly I'm irritated on how disappointing the police is,"

"Si-"

The call got cut off and Alfred dialed another number on the phone.

"Are you calling my mother Alfred?"

Noah's voice could be heard next to Alfred, and it sounded a little scared.

Alfred turned to face Noah and said,

"It is the Madam, Young Master."

When Noah heard what Alfred said, goosebumps formed on his skin as it stood up.

The call got connected immediately and a loud voice appeared on the phone.

"ALFRED! Have you seen Noah yet? I'm really concerned about that boy, he might have been kidnapped or worse!."

Alfred paused to allow Madam to finish speaking before saying,

"Madam, the Young Master is with me; we'll be at the household as soon as possible."

"WHAT? he's there with you? Quickly give the phone to him and let me speak to this rascal,"

Noah was able to understand what happened on the call as her mother's voice was loud and clear.

Alfred looked on with sympathy as he handed Noah the phone.

Noah took a deep breath and put the phone to his ear.

"He...Hello?"

"NOAH! You think you're getting away with letting your mother worried about you?"

"I'm sorry, Mom."

"I'M SORRY? Sorry isn't going to cut it, mister; you're coming back here as soon as possible, and we'll pick up where we left off."

The phone abruptly cut off as Noah was about to reply.

Noah remained motionless, shivering in terror of what his mother was about to do to him.

Alfred immediately patted Noah on the back and said,

"It's alright, Young Master; I'll be here for you; I'll try to lessen Madam's rage against you,"

"Thank you, Alfred; you're a lifesaver."

Alfred received a grateful response from Noah.

The black van arrived quickly at the Tuffin residence, and a few guards can be seen at the gate.

Uncle Gilbert said to the guards as he rolled the window open.

"It's me, just open the gate,"

When the guards saw Uncle Gilbert, they quickly responded,

"Yes, sir,"

They immediately open the gate, and Uncle Gilbert shuts his window and drives inside.

When Noah realized they were on their way to his house, he took deep breaths and reassured himself,

"I can do it; what's the worst that could happen?"

When the Black Van arrived at the building, Noah saw a stunning young woman standing in the front door of the house from his window.

This lady was between the ages of 38 and 39, and she was dressed simply.

Despite this, there was no hiding her radiance.

Her face was untouched by the makeup of any kind, and yet, that did nothing to mar her beauty.

Endowed with a pair of enchanting eyes, as well as rounded breasts, sharp shoulders, and an elegant neck.

All of which emitted a sense of nobility.

That was Noah's mother, Cecily Tuffin.

As Noah gazed at that figure, he couldn't help but shake, and his simple encouragement in his mind exploded into a bubble.

Uncle Gilbert shook his head in pity as he changed his rearview mirror and saw Noah's trembling figure.

"I sincerely hope Noah survives the Madam's fury,"

Alfred patted Noah's back as a way of propelling himself forward and confronting the lethal beast.

Noah refused to go outside and was about to offer himself another pep talk when he heard a scream outside.

"NOAH! Come out right now! Come here immediately! you rascal!"

When Noah heard that enraged sound, he immediately opened the door and went out to meet his mother.

Cecily Tuffin can be seen above the staircase staring at Noah and gnashing her teeth in anger.

"Get inside right now! We need to discuss your latest behavior,"

Noah bowed his head and entered the house.

When Noah was seen entering the house, Cecily looked at Alfred as though she wanted to know what had happened and we can talk later.

Alfred quickly understood what she is implying and nodded to show that he understood.

Cecily smiled in satisfaction and then darted in the house in unbridled fury.

'NOAHHH!'