Virus Spreads!

What he wanted to do was to at least reduce the population of the zombies in the manila area, just in case... just in case, to avoid a zombie wave. After dinner, He gathered everyone and told to warn anyone close to them to not go to any of the free live concerts. Also, He said that they must advise them to refrain from going out of their house on the 23 of December.

Jose personally mailed his neighbors in their hometown about it. The majority of them said yes to him. Out of conscience, he even asked Clara to tell their classmates about it. Well, warning them was all he can do. If they think that Jose loosed his mind, it was up to them. To those with him, they just followed because there was nothing to be lost if they did.

At the dawn of December 22, a helicopter came and the PANDAS girl group arrived.

"Omo! Omo!" Arthur imitated the Korean way of being surprised. Jose found it hilarious especially when Jose noticed the 'predator' look of Sophia.

"Ahhh! Ahhh!" Sophia finally can't suppress her irritation and grabbed Arthur's ears back to the elevator.

No-one stopped them. and when they were gone, everyone burst into laughter. Because of their 'Vacation' at the hotel, and with the help of Clara and the girls' league, Sophia and Arthur became officially dating days ago.

Their parents were already close to each other so they didn't disagree with their relationship. Their fathers were even kinda messing about it. Thus, resulting in shifting the Clara, Jose topic. Fortunately, Jose was alone on the 23rd floor hence... he was able to escape their 'bullying'.

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December 23, 2031.

"Wang! Wang! Wang!"

Everyone was woken up by the non-stop sounds of ambulance sirens. They became curious as they head out to the news.

"Breaking news! An outbreak has occurred. A virus, suspected coming from pork they eat, has infected many making them epileptic and non-responsive. The doctors and authorities are taking action about this. It was announced by the Department of Foods and Drinks to avoid eating pork at the moment."

In the large Television screen in a room on the 21st floor, it played a scene in a hospital. The reporter was speaking and behind him was doctors addressing the occasional shaking patients.

"That's is my report and I am~"

"AAAAAAW!" The doctor behind the reported shouted as his hand gets bitten by the patient. Blood went out from the doctor's hands and it was the same from the gums of the patient. The reporter was interrupted and the camera paused for a while.

"You're dead!" Jose can't help but sigh. Everyone in the room looked to him, even the Korean girls' group knew what the words he said, meant. At that point, the airing of news was cut and advertisements played.

"Listen up! That virus is no ordinary. Once infected, you can't be cured." Jose stood. Everyone was looking at his back.

"What do you mean?" Clara asked.

"You'll know in two days! As for everyone in this room, we'll be safe. But if you leave... It would be a miracle if you could live past through the new year."

"I won't force anyone to stay. But I hope everyone will put their fate on me and not leave. Besides, what's 2 to 3 days? If the virus was really nothing, we can safely go home after 3 days."

Jose left that astounded everyone in the room. Clara runs out to chase for Jose.

"What are you saying? Explain it to us! This is no joke." Clara scolded.

Jose stopped and turned around. He looks at Clara and saw his parents and Clarissa peeking out of the door with a worried look.

"Sigh..." Jose shook his head. 'I guess I have no other choice, but to tell them everything. Well... It's up to them to believe it or not. As for me, my job was done. I did my best to save them. If they don't want their selves to be saved then it's up to them. It's their lives anyway.'

He walked back to the room. Everyone was having a noisy conversation. Some of them were starting to scan through their phones. Jose simply connected his phone through the TV.

He opened his 'social media account' and trending videos were shown. One of the trending videos was a patient that was acting epileptic. Jose played it that silenced everyone in the room. Their attention was focused on the TV and Jose.

"Forgive my sudden burst of anger earlier. Before I start to explain, I want everyone to keep quiet. Please avoid interrupting me." He stopped for a while as he glanced at everyone in the room who nodded in response.

"Ok, First let me explain the reason why you are here with me. The first reason was simple. I see most of that are here as my family. Else, I wouldn't have second thoughts not including you in this isolation."

"Second, some of you were kind, trustworthy, and most of all, I value your talents." Jose glanced to the girl group, Dorfon, Jerry, and Ashie Mojo.

"Now... If you want to leave, I won't stop you. The lesser the people here, the lesser the problem. However, before you decide to leave, I suggest you hear what I am to say about this." Jose pointed to the TV screen. He then tapped the played button and the video played.

"The man was shaking uncontrollably. Then, suddenly, it will stop for a second... you can say that it is resting. Then, It will start shaking again. This is a clear symptom that one was infected by the virus."

Pedro stopped the video as Clara raised her hand.

"Yes?" Jose acknowledged Clara's raising of hand that meant that she was going to ask a question. Jose accepted it, while at the same time, the pause can give them time for the information to sink into them.

"What's the big deal with this virus? for you to act that way earlier?"

"Because it is a very lethal one? Is that enough?"

"Lethal? How? Ain't that patient still alive?" Clara asked.

"You'll know in two to three days."

Jose simply answered that made some of the 'parents' whisper to each other.

"I can't say the details yet. All I was informed was that... this virus was lethal. Once, you get bitten like that doctor. or, blood was dropped on your open wound. You're done. It is what the information I got says."

"Now... You personally hear non-stop sirens below. It's not that I am threatening you but, we are already Isolated from other people. Meaning... zero chance of getting the virus. But! If you want to leave. Then, every man for himself! Don't blame me for not warning you."

"I suggest you stay here for three days. After that, If nothing unusual further develops, then you may leave. Three days! I only ask for three days! Can I ask you guys to trust me this time?"

"Sigh... It's just three days, right? It's not gonna hurt that much. Besides we have the pool, right?" Arthur stepped in.

Jose smiled upon seeing that Arthur stood up for him. The rest nodded and followed. Arthur approached Jose and patted his back to cheer him up. Everyone cheered up and became calm.

"This is my last advice. To those you know that are important to you, even those overseas." He glanced at the girls' group. "Tell them... secretly... to store food, stay at home, and importantly, avoid contact with those who are 'infected'. After three days, we will contact them in case something develops."

Everyone decided to trust Jose. Even Ashie Mojo, who contacted his father and informed him about it. Fortunately, her father has trust at her. So, he immediately imitated what Jose did. Besides, they were a powerful family. If Jose lied, they can be killed easily by Ashie Mojo's father.