After listening to the devastating news, I couldn't wonder but reconsider my love for Milly. Was it really so deep for me to sacrifice my dignity to a professor? I had to think of something.
Milly was shivering with anxiety. She looked at me and said, "I am sorry.."
I just looked into her eyes and said, "Relax we will find out something."
I got up from the chair we were sitting in and went towards the balcony. She was staring at me from behind. Suddenly some group of girls in a serious mode were discussing something. They walked towards me. One of them in a high ponytail with her eyes popping big in excitement said, "The news is so shocking. They found Jack dead. He was found in the backyard of his house. I can't even believe it.."
Another girl said, "I am just thinking what Milly is feeling.. She must be devastated."
"Yes.. But how did he die?"
"A hit on his head."
"Hawww.. Seriously?"
"Yes.. Its a murder.."
"It can be an accident too.. How are you so sure?"
"Some say he was dumped into his backyard after killing him."
I was dumbstruck. Did Jack really die? Does Milly know?
I turned towards her with my eyes searching for answers.
"Did you know it?" I asked slowly.
"Know what?" she asked.
"About Jack.. I overheard some girls right now."
"What about him? He and I haven't been talking for a while."
"They are saying he was.. was.. murdered."
"What?!!"
"I am not sure about the authenticity. Lets check first."