The hunt

Hand in hand, with each having their backpack strap on one shoulder, Lerato and Tristin left the classroom after Tristin said goodbye to Max and went to the student parking lot under everyone's watchful eyes.

"Jealousy aside, Lerato and Tristin look great together." One girl said as she nods while looking at the young couple headed to the parking lot.

"Huh, her house is a mess and she's busy flunking with a boy, what happened to family duty and responsibility." Another guy snorted while folding his arms.

"I said jealousy aside you moron." One girl said as she punched another guy lightly.

Soon Tristin and Lerato arrived at the parking lot. "You drive; after all, I don't know which mall you want to go too." Tristin said after they arrived to his Ferrari.

"You sure?" Lerato asked while she walked to the driver's door, her eyes sparkled a bit.

Tristin looked at her with a smile, he didn't say anything but tossed the car keys to her.

Lerato entered the driver's seat with a smile. "You know, I have never been inside a Ferrari before." She said as she touched the steering wheel. "It feels great." She murmured with a smile.

"Isn't there a Ferrari at the Ngobeni residence?" Tristin asked with a frown. After all, the Ngobeni family is rich.

"There is, but other than our cars, we are not allowed to drive or touch the cars without permission." She said as she started the engine, her heart began to beat faster. "Tristin, I'm a bit nervous." She said shyly, her face red.

"Don't over think it, just drive." He said as he placed his hand on her shoulder.

Lerato nodded and drove out of the school, a bit nervous but she soon got used to the speed, she headed straight to the mall in the central zone of Bongburg.

As they drove to the mall under everyone's gaze, the news about Mr. Masombuka beating the Ngobeni guards had completely spread across the entire Bongburg.

The Ngobeni family has even issued a bounty of 100,000 Rand for the whereabouts of Mr. Masombuka, since he has disappeared without a trace. Every bounty hunter and some rogue martial artist are searching high and low for Mr. Masombuka.

As the search continues, Tristin and Lerato arrived at the mall, it was the second high-end mall in the central district, shaped as a perfect cube, thus giving it four entrances. The mall was big; it took the entire blog in the central district.

Lerato parked the car and they both got off. "Tristin, that was amazing, your car is amazing, it's official now, you will have to pick me up every morning starting from tomorrow." She said as she held Tristin's arm and squeezed it with her boobs.

"Huh, don't I have a say in that?" He asked, his left eyebrow rose.

Lerato squeezed his arm a bit more and asked while looking at his eyes; "will it be too much for you to pick me up, babe?"

Feeling her boobs on his arm and the intoxicating voice; "no, no at all, babe, I'll pick you up every day and let you drive." He said with a jumpy voice. "Babe, when did I arrive to that word?" Tristin wondered with a red face, as his heart beat faster.

"Thanks babe, you are the best." She said, smiling as they walk to the arcade shop.

The two played a bit at the arcade shop, then went to shop some accessories, Lerato wanted to pay for everything she bought since she believed Tristin is from a poor family, Tristin didn't want to insist and let her do as she pleased.

After shopping they went to eat at McDonald, Tristin was the one who paid this time around, he insisted. As they enjoy their happy meal, more and more people piled up outside the McDonald, Tristin and Lerato were busy enjoying the food and each other, as the result they didn't pay attention to what was happening outside.

Just as they were about to exit the restaurant, one guy came to them, he looked at Tristin then looked at his phone. "You must be Tristin, if you know what's good for you, you need to follow me." He said his voice cold as he gaze at Tristin with narrowed eyes.

Tristin and Lerato didn't know that Thomas has also issued a bounty for Tristin, since everything happened to the Ngobeni family started with Tristin, his father made it clear to him that he needs to take care of Tristin himself. Knowing he wasn't a match for Tristin, he used his savings and the status of the next head of the Ngobeni family.

Tristin was caught off guard by the sudden request. He followed the voice and saw a tall man with broad shoulders. The man looked to be around 26 years old, with a complexion that seemed dark for a white guy, and long blond hair. As Tristin took a closer look, he realized the man wasn't actually dark; he was just covered in tattoos. He wore a red vest with the logo of a bird surrounded by black flames.

"Who are you and what do you want with Tristin." Lerato stepped forward and looked at the man in the eyes, her gaze sharp, her voice unwavering.

"He must be from the Black Phoenix gang." Tristin said as he pulled Lerato back. Are you one of the five generals or just another errant boy? Tristin asked his voice calm but his eyes narrowed.

"Sammy said that you have a nasty tongue." The man said with a smile, then shook his head. "Once I'm done with you, you won't be able to say even a an alphabet." He continued with a cold voice 

"Oh please, if you start a fight here the martial arts factions will hunt you down and destroy the entire Black Phoenix gang, this is the central zone and no fighting is allowed here." Lerato said looking at the man in the eyes while her hands are on her hips.

The man looked at Lerato, he narrowed his eyes. "You must be Lerato; the boss is already at the Ngobeni residence to talk about how they will deal with that Mr. Masombuka and your boyfriend, I suggest you run home now before you get hurt." He said coldly.

"If you harm a single hair on her, I'll disappear you." Tristin said his eyes filled with murderous intend.

Seeing Tristin standing up for her, her body became hot in an instant and her face turned red.

"The man looked at Tristin with a smile, if you think you can do that, then follow me." He said looking down at Tristin since he was a bit taller.

"Only in one condition." Tristin stated raising his index finger.

The man looked at Tristin with a frown face and asked; "boy, don't act like you have a choice in the matter, I'll drag you out of here if I have too? The man said, his voice cold.

"Are you sure, if so come at me?" Tristin said as he open his arms with a smile on his face.

The man looked around and saw people staring at them, everyone stood clear but they had their phone recording the scene. He looked at Tristin, his eyes narrowed. "What is your condition?" He asked with a cold voice.

Tristin looked at the man from head to toe. "Hmmm, he's hiding his cultivation; maybe he's not as bad as Sammy the Azure Dragon." He thought with his hand on his chin then look at the man in the eyes. "My condition is simple; I just want to know whether you are an errant boy or the general of the Black Phoenix."

The man laughed out loud, his hand covering his eyes and forehead, his shoulders shook a bit as if he was crying, those who were behind him also lough out loud. Lerato also looked at Tristin; she narrowed her eyes thinking; "does knowing that really matter right now, regardless, this man looks a bit dangerous." She thought looking at Tristin with narrowed eyes as she folds her arms. 

The man stopped laughing and looked at Tristin with a smile. "Boy, you are a funny one aren't you?" He asked with a chuckle then narrowed his eyes and looked at Tristin. "I'm the Vermilion Bird, the south ruler, Ronald O'Brian." He said smiling then continued; "but people call me Rob."