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."
The girls were still at the end of the corridor. We both ran towards them and asked, "What were you guys talking about Jack?"
"Milly.. You don't know? He is no more. We saw the news today.", one of the girls said.
"What?", Milly looked pale.
"They found him in his backyard, you must visit his funeral."
She suddenly ran down the stairs and went to the exit of the college. I ran behind her and caught up with her.
"Where are you going?" I asked.
"To his house." she replied hurriedly.
"I am going with you."
We both went to his house. There was a gathering in front of his home. A few police cars and a wailing noises from inside. The whole aura was sad. Very sad.
We made way through the crowd and went right through it inside. His mom was standing in the living room crying and talking with the police man.