Jae Parker noticed his father's thinking face from the upper floor. His thumb was rubbing his chin while staring hard at nothing. He paid no attention to his surroundings when he did this. He could hit a wall if something really bothered him.

When his father looked at him, Jae grinned.

"Morning, chief!" his voice echoed throughout the room. A frown appeared on his father's face just like he expected.

"Jae" he heard him say as he reached the floor. He turned towards the front door but it seemed like there was something Steve Parker wanted, "I have something to ask"

Jae stopped in his tracks and turned around. Two hands in his front pockets, he tilted his head to the side, "Isn't a little too early for favors?"

"I'm your father. What I say goes"

Jae bit his tongue before he could say something out of line. Playful banter was never a thing between them. Both were easily provoked by the other. Jae wasn't in a mood to go in that direction so he answered him, "What is it then, pops?"

"Have you noticed anything unusual at school?"

His eyebrows shot up, "No, not really. Why? Something with Logan?"

It usually was. He couldn't blame his father though. He was equally worried about Logan. It was the one interest they shared. If his father knew something then, d.a.m.n it, he had to know too.

His father had his thinking face again. This time, his gaze was on the ceiling, "Now that you mention it, could you keep tabs on him? He seems awfully cheery"

So it wasn't about Logan? Jae turned skeptical, "Isn't that a good thing?"

The princ.i.p.al was rarely concerned about the gossips and dramas between students. His father, on the other hand, only listened to the ones about his sons... so what else was weighing on his mind?

"It is. I just want to know why" Mr. Parker responded and started to walk towards the exit. Jae followed him out, "Maybe one of my sons found someone they want to commit to"

Jae raised his arms and halted a step, "Woah, talk about pressure"

Steve finally looked back at his eldest son. He glowered, "I'm not fond of the rumors going around about the girls you take out each week"

"Not that it's any of their business anyway" Jae walked past his father, brus.h.i.+ng off the disdainful tone in his voice.

Mr. Parker sighed. He refused to believe the rumors at face value but Jae never cleared his name—not even to him. Since when did his son become independent and distant? What was he hiding? What was he planning?

"Jae" he walked up to him and placed a hand on his son's shoulder, "Keep an eye out on your brother, alright?"

In response, Jae looked over his shoulder and smiled at him.

"You know I always do"

Steve nodded, satisfied at his answer. He let go of his shoulder and headed for his car. Jae watched his father drive away. Their conversation swirled in his head. He wasn't lying. He did keep an eye on his brother. If his father noticed something then, there must be something. The more he thought about it, the more curious he became.

What was Logan up to?