Pick The Second Male Lead

02.10 - Endou Kai

Time continues to change the progress of the story. Originally, Mark Walters' care, Noah Walters grew up to be a cold and detached individual. By the time Noah turned 10, his personality, ironically, mirrored his father. Mark Walters put more attention on his young wife that he neglected his own son's well being. When Olivia Mills had her own child, the newborn son received so much love and care that Noah found it all hypocritical. However soon after the birth, Olivia Mills' baby died due to an unforeseen heart complication. Mark Walters' affection for the baby turned to Noah. Unfortunately, Noah owns heart had frozen solid - no longer caring for anyone. By then, Noah only cared about inheriting everything Mark Walters owned - instead of caring for the man who was his father.

The ten years old Noah Walters now is different. Under the current Mia's care, the boy grew up bright and clever. Because Mia showered Noah with love, care, and attention, Noah, of course, respond in kind. Toward his mother, not only is Noah respects her, but he was extremely protective of her. While society looks down upon and judges a young woman for being a single mother, Noah allowed no one to speak badly of his mother or even looked at her the wrong way. Although the boy rarely uses his fist to beat those who speak badly of his mother, Noah's words were even deadlier. In front of his mother, Noah maintained his angelic facade, but his enemies were all terrified by his devil smile.

"Noah!"

In the front of the school gates, Noah in his private elementary school uniform, stood waiting. Many of his fellow classmates constantly watch him from a distant with great admiration. Noah Walters - even at 10, was a very handsome boy. With his aloof personality, many couldn't help but feel intimidated by him so could only admire from afar. Only the few brave classmates are thick-skinned enough to approach Noah and self-proclaim themselves as his friend.

"Noah" A good looking put his arm playfully around Noah's shoulders. "Come to my house today. My parents just bought me several dirt bikes to play with"

"No" Noah turned down the offer, while rolling his shoulders to get the boy's hands off him.

"Oh come on Noah" Another boy pleaded with a smile. "It'll be fun!"

Noah continued to watch the quiet driveway, ignoring the group of four boys that surround him.

"Peter, say something" The third boy nudged Peter Endou's arm.

Peter Endou, like Noah, has grown up brightly. Resembling his uncle, it was needless-to-say that Peter does not lose out to Noah in the looks department. But unlike Noah's stern temper, Peter is more gentle and calm.

"It doesn't matter what I say" Peter smiled. "Noah won't go"

Before the boys complained, Noah suddenly took off with a smile on his face. Everyone saw the ruby BMW X6 pulled up to the front of the circular driveway and knew who the owner was -Noah's gorgeous mom. Everyone stood entranced while the woman stepped out from the driver door, wearing red heels, gray slacks, and white blouse. Her long fiery red hair was tied up in a ponytail, showing off her alluring neckline. At 30 years old, Mia Clark's beauty and allure has not dimmed the slightest bit.

"Mom!" Noah always hugs his mother whenever she picks him up from school.

Mia laughed softly and hugged the boy back. For a boy who rarely smiles, his friends and classmates couldn't help but smile too whenever they see him with his mother.

"Hello boys" Mia flashed her smiles to Noah's little group of friends.

Noah rolled his eyes while he noticed every last one of his friends blush while waving shyly. Normally, his friends are all loud and impervious, but whenever they see his mother, they're all polite and bashful.

"Mrs. Clark" One of the boys spoke. "Is it alright if Noah comes over to my house today?"

The boys had all thought Noah always turned down their offer to play at their house was because his mother hadn't allowed it.

"Oh?" Mia smiled more. "Of course he can"

"No" Noah glared at his friends. "I told you I'm going home"

Startled by Noah's cold rejection, the boys were hurt. Peter, on the other hand, smiled as if he had long expected Noah's response.

"Noah" Mia scolded with a knock on top of Noah's head. "I didn't teach you to be so rude - to your friends no less"

Noah rubbed his head while he showed a docile expression to his mother.

"How about this" Mia sigh weakly at Noah before turning to his friends. "Why don't you all come over to the house instead? That is if your parents allow it"

None of the boys ever thought it was possible to come to Noah's house t play, so they immediately pulled out their cell phones and contact their parents for permission. Seconds later, the excited group of boys gathered to the backseats of the large SUV, missing completely how dark Noah's expression was.

"Noah" Mia gently patted her son's cheek. "I'm happy you made a lot of friends"

"They're not my friends" Noah puffed his cheeks.

"How mean" The windows were down while the group of four boys all poked their heads out to look at Noah. "After all we've been through"

Noah was about to let them have it but Mia's soft laugh stopped him. Seeing how amused his mother was, how could he ruin her fun? If his mother was happy, Noah will indulge her even if he had to put up with the annoying so-call bunch of friends.

"Alright" Mia opened the front passenger seat door for Noah. "Let's go home"

Noah entered with a smile. Just as Mia was about to go to the driver side, a car honk stopped her. Turning, she saw the familiar black Maserati pulling up beside her BMW. When the tall, handsome man stepped out in his 3-piece suit, Mia hid the interest glow in her eyes with her usual cold expression.