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Rent Matthew
Chapter 41 – Debts to Clear (1/2)
A week later, the search for Matthew’s father was complete. Gordon printed the results and was about to message the kid, when Matthew conveniently showed up at his door.
“This is for you,” said Matthew, as he handed Gordon an unopened bottle of premium whiskey.
“What … is this for?”
“I felt bad about always drinking your alcohol, so I got you a bottle.”
“You didn’t have to … but thank you,” said Gordon, who was taken aback by the thoughtful gesture.
“You’re welcome.”
“Let’s open it up. I have some good news to share. In fact, I was about to message you.”
“You … found him?”
Gordon nodded. “I always thought your father was an only child, but it turns out he has a stepbrother, though they are estranged.”
When Gordon handed him the report, the kid declined to take it.
“Keep it for me,” said Matthew.
“You don’t want to have a look?”
Matthew shook his head, then went to the bar to retrieve two glasses with ice.
“Even if I read it, I can’t act on it now,” explained Matthew. “I’m not ready to see him yet.”
“I see.”
“I guess last week’s reward was effective?”
Gordon understood what Matthew meant when he referred to last week’s reward, which involved the kid pulling his pants down. The “reward” was to compensate Gordon for the cost overrun associated with the search.
“It was a good motivator,” acknowledged Gordon.
“Did you end up paying the private detective more?”
After some back and forth, Gordon reluctantly admitted to paying an additional bonus to expedite the search. This was on top of the 20% cost overrun.
“How much was it?” asked Matthew.
“Don’t worry about it. You’ve already paid me enough.”
Since Gordon refused to say how much, Matthew decided to change the subject.
“Why do you think I want to find my father?” asked Matthew.
“You want to know if your father was aware of your existence, and if he knew, why didn't he look for you all these years?”
Matthew shook his head. “I don’t really care if he tried to look for me. Since my mom remarried, I didn’t lack a father figure.”
Gordon looked perplexed. “Then why do you want to find him?”
“I plan to tell him I slept with his former classmate, who he used to bully in high school.”
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