Chapter 33 - Conflict Among Cousins
When Tristan went back to the main hall, he stumbled with his two cousins, Mark and Daniel, who were wearing their wolfish grin.
Mark and Daniel were just two and three years older than Tristan. They were the two cousins who were very close to Andrew.
Tristan knew that these two cousins of his had grudges against him and didn't like him so he was planning to avoid them and just walked the other way.
However, before he could do that, Mark already blocked his way.
"Hello little cousin, where do you think you are going? Not even greeting us, your older cousins?" Mark said with his sardonic smile.
Tristan just gave them a forced smile while trying to maintain his cool. He told himself that he would not let those two get into his nerves.
"You are just older than me by two or three years. Do you want me to call you Big Bro?" Tristan said, lifting an eyebrow.
Mark and Daniel met each other's gaze before bursting into laughter.
"Thinking about that… I am afraid I have to say no. Brothers don't betray each other. But you, Tristan… you are a traitor…going against your cousin's back." Daniel said to him in a low voice. His lips lifted upward in a mocking smile.
Tristan let out a sarcastic laugh. "Oh really? When did I do that? Haha. Why are you blaming me for your shortcomings, my dearest older cousins?"
Mark and Daniel's face twitched into an ugly expression. They were unhappy and enraged by Tristan's last words. The smiles on their faces were long gone.
"Shortcomings my A*s? You know Tristan… you are just some kind of a f*ckboy who is trying to screw every woman out there even if they are your cousin's girlfriends!" Mark couldn't help but burst out his frustration against Tristan.
Mark and Daniel hated Tristan because their ex-girlfriends dumped them just to chase Tristan and slept with him.
But Tristan didn't intentionally do that. He had no idea that those women were girlfriends of his cousins. They were the ones who came to him, flirting and seducing him.
When he found out, it was already too late. He tried to explain himself to them but they didn't listen to him. They blamed him and accused him that he was the one who seduced their girlfriends. Since then, his relationship with Mark and Daniel worsened.
It was a lesson learned for Tristan. He became picky with women. He made sure that any woman who tried to have a fling with him was single and not in a relationship.
"You know, that's not true. I am sorry for being so charming and handsome. This is not my fault. I was born to have this feature." Tristan said, shamelessly flaunting his good looks.
By saying that, Tristan had infuriated his cousins more. Their faces could no longer be painted, their expressions were as dark as the bottom of a pot.
Tristan laughed inwardly, rejoicing. 'This is their fault. I am trying to avoid them but they are the ones who are picking a fight with me first.'
"Wow, you are really proud of being a certified Casanova? Tsk tsk tsk… Uncle Miller was right. I agree with him. Luckily, Hannah didn't end up with you. You are just a pretty face. Andrew is a much better person than you!" Mark launched a counterattack.
"So now, tell us, Tristan. Are you also planning to seduce your Brother's fiancee? But I doubt it if you can do that. Hannah is madly in love with Andrew." Daniel said, adding fuel to the fire.
Mark and Daniel burst out laughing once again. They hit the weak spot of Tristan. Tristan clenched his fists. He had the urge to punch someone's face as of this moment.
Those two succeeded in getting into his nerves. Tristan didn't know if he could still maintain his cool. Their smug smiles were an eyesore to him.
Mark and Daniel exchanged meaningful glances with one another. It seemed that their plan was now working. They planned to annoy and irritate Tristan to the extent that he would make a commotion. They wanted to embarrass him in front of the elders and members of the Davis Family.
Fortunately, the twins came to the rescue. Blake held Tristan's shoulder, reminding him to keep calm while Jake stepped forward to defend Tristan. They were coming to their direction and somehow overheard the last remarks of Mark and Daniel.
"Oh… are you done bullying your younger cousin? Tsk tsk tsk. I pity the two of you. You are just showing your pathetic and petty sides. Can you please leave Tristan alone? Still, blaming him because of your ex-girlfriends' betrayal? I couldn't believe it. Don't tell me the two of you had not moved on yet because of those women?" Jake made used of his sharp tongue to attack their a*shole cousins.
"Watch your mouth, Jake! Show us some respect. We are still older than you." Mark spat back at him.
"Oh, my dear cousin… you can gain respect if you know how to respect others. But seeing you acting like this, I don't know if you deserve my respect. Are you worthy of my respect, my dear OLDER cousin?" Jake said, looking at them with ridiculing eyes.
Mark and Daniel were rendered speechless. They couldn't win against Jake's sharp tongue.
"Pffft!" Blake tried to suppress his laughter but failed.
Tristan also chuckled seeing the reddened faces of Mark and Daniel who were boiling with rage. They were mad but they had no words to refute Jake's remarks.
Blake immediately pulled Tristan and Jake away from those two to avoid the fight that was about to get physical. From the expressions of their cousins, he could tell that they were ready to pounce on Jake and throw some punches.
They already won the argument so they did not need to remain there and confront the two.
"Jake, I am proud of you. This time you are able to make good use of your sharp tongue. Hahaha," Blake commended his twin brother.
"Thanks my dear cousins, because of that you will get the latest edition of Heavenly Star men's watch this year!" Tristan said, feeling grateful to them!
"Yehey! Hahaha… I knew it. I LOVE YOU TRISTAN!" Jake said, jumping with joy.
The three of them laughed out loud while Mark and Daniel watched their retreating backs with bloodshot eyes.