Chapter 22 A FRIENDLY ENCOUNTER

Black's POV

I woke up early to get things ready. We're going back to Manila today. Mich and Jam are already at the beach because they said, they need to make use of every minute they have while on vacation unless they will get overwhelmed when they get back to the real world. When I was done preparing my things, I decided to look for them. While I am walking towards the beach, I overheard women talking about Mich and when I look at them, I am enraged! Those girls are plastic!

"I think she likes Vince, That bitch!" Nica said

"You're just jealous Nica! look at them, they look together, aren't they?" Steff said so I looked at where their attention is and found Mich goofing around with those guys.

"Oh shut up Steffany!"

"You two stop! If I were you Nica, you should rush there and collect your man before she takes him away from you!" Maggie advised.

"Tss! Who? Mich? She's just a junkie slut" My jaw dropped and I clenched my fist. Gosh! I am so close to fighting those girls but I convinced myself not to stoop down on their level.

"Don't judg ----" I didn't wait for what Maggie has to say and walked back towards the vacation house. I need to get away from here before I blow up. I am furious but at the same time, I found them funny. They called her a junkie slut but can't even have the guts to say it on her face! I shouldn't show them any kindness these past few days, they are nothing but a coward backstabber bitch. I am just a few steps away from them when I saw Daze walking in my direction, as soon as our paths crossed, I stopped and face him.

"Tell them to zip her mouth if they have nothing good to say" I plainly said and continued walking again.

"Where are you going?" Dash said when he seeds me outside with my luggage.

"I'm going home because I might not be able to control myself," I said emphatically. He looks confused but I didn't bother to explain and just started walking.

"Wait for me-----"

"Will you offer a ride as well? No thanks!" I said without looking at him but I could see in the corner of my eye that he is smiling.

"Is there something to smile about?" I asked

"You just amuses me every time I talk to you" After he said that, he took my luggage and carry it. He accompanied me to the main gate.

"I'm not wondering if Daze likes you" I frowned and look at him but he is still looking ahead.

"I'm likable, that's why" I jokingly said ignoring his comment about Daze's feeling. He laughed it off but did not disagree. we just talk about random stuff while walking. I didn't realize that we were finally reached the main gate. I just smiled at him and ride the taxi.

It's a damn long day. I am mentally and physically tired. This vacation is more tiring than working in the office.

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After 2 hours, I finally arrived at my condo. I was about to enter my unit when someone came out of the other unit

"Roxanne?" What the hell? Did she know the woman in the other unit?

"Black! Didn't know that you lived here!" She said smiling sweetly.

"Do you know the one in the other unit?" I ask to confirm even it is already obvious.

"Sheriz? I met her a while ago, Then she invited me here. Coincidence that I had a friendly encounter with you here" I smiled at her statement. The way she speaks is different. Weird.

"All right Black, I have to go, I am needed at home" I smiled at her as a farewell. I glanced at her back as she walks away.

Just looking at her, I can say that she changed a lot. She's not that innocent-looking girl I met a month ago. That's a drastic change.

Daze POV

"What happened Maggie?" I asked as soon as I approached them

"About what?" She asked confusingly.

"Black came from this direction and she looks pretty pissed. What did you do?" I asked again trying to be patient. They look at each other and with that, I know something must have happened for Black to look like that so I asked again but they just denied to answer or more likely refused to answer

"It's nothing, really" Maggie tried to assure me.

"You said something that made her mad! She wouldn't be angry if you didn't do anything!" I ended up raising my voice. I can't help it, they made me lose every inch of patience I left in my body. Fuck it! This vacation makes things worse than before!

"What's going on?" Dash asks when they arrived from the beach. I just ignore them and head where Black is.

I know I'm two years older than them but that doesn't mean I'm going to be mature and look at both sides. They are my friends and cousins but Black is special to me. Pissing her off means pissing me too.

"Black? Can we talk?" I keep knocking on their door but she won’t open it.

"Black -----"

"I'm leaving first, Daze! Just tell Mich and Jam. And let me remind you, I haven't forgotten what you did last time!" she looked at me with hateful eyes when she opened the door.

"I know I know, But you don't have a car! Forget your anger and let me take you back to Manila!" I offered which she strongly refused.

"Like I care? I'm old enough, I can handle myself" She turned her back on me and passed.

I didn't force her because I knew that no matter how hard I tried, she wouldn't listen and will end up getting angry at me more. For now, I'll let her cool off before I try to make peace with her again.

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I'm looking at them from the window in my room as Dash escorted her towards the main gate. I clenched my fist because they look happy and casually talking. I can't help but compare the way she talks to me and the way she talks with Dash.

A few minutes later, I saw Dash walking back with a smile on his face and it pisses me off.

I never feel inferior to Dash despite being compared to him countless times. He's a great guy, everyone knew it and I love the man but this is the first time I hate the idea of losing to him.

I went downstairs and look for beer when I felt a presence beside me. I know it's him, he loves observing people around him. Before I found it okay, but now it creeps me out. It felt like he's testing me.

"What the fuck, Dash?" I casually said without looking at him.

"I remember Courtney when I'm with her." He commented and also get a beer then followed me.

"But she's not Courtney!" I said dryly. I don't like where this conversation might go. I don't want to see him as a rival. But the last question I want to hear was asked by him.

"Will you be mad if I will like her?" I sighed in disbelief. Is he fucking serious? Did he really want to compete with me? Fucking Dash.

I crumpled the can of beer I was holding tightly so the contents spilled out. I also felt that my hand hurts and there is blood mix in a dripping beer on the floor but I don't care because my ear is pricked by what he said.

"You have everything Dash! The respect, the love, and the admiration of our family! And it's Fucking okay with me! But she's a different story! Don't make me your enemy!" I'm pissed right now! I warned him before but he never listens. I hate the fact that he likes her but what I hate the most is the fact that if he makes a move, I might lose and I fucking hate losing.

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The next chapter will be uploaded tomorrow:

Chapter 23: Kiss and make up and a little make out