Season 4 Chapter 8

Thomas: Hey! (He walks up to me excitedly)

Julie: Uhm….(she looks at me confused)

Choon Hee: Is he….your boyfriend? (She inquired out of curiosity)

Me: Nah, wait a minute another guy is coming. (I said while waiting for Paul as he joins us) Guys, meet Thomas and Paul, they are joining our team as managers from today onwards.

Bella: Huh? These boys will act as our managers? (She hesitates)

Bruce: Count me in. (He appears out of nowhere)

Me: No. (I replied bluntly)

Bruce: (he pulls me closer and whispers in my ear) Don't forget your promise.

Me:  Fuck you.

So, after getting discharged from the hospital, I came up with a plan that will be profitable for everyone, "hopefully". Paul is our senior, and Thomas studies in a nearby private boys school, meeting them, I convinced them to act as the football team's managers. King told me, that if both of the parties are interested in each other, this plan may work in attracting Hope and Irina to join the team.

Thomas: (he shifts towards me and whispers in my ear) Where is my Angel?

I sighed, it was really hectic to babysit lovesick people, I wish I could just knock those two women out and kidnap and threaten them to join the club than going through all these drags.

Irina: Thomas? What are you doing here? (A voice came from behind as we turned at direction, Irina and Hope stood there confused seeing these two boys loitering near the club)

Thomas: (his face becomes flustered) A-A-Angel…..(he starts stammering before fainting)

Irina: Thomas! (She gets worried and takes out her bottle and splash water on his face helping him regain his consciousness) Are you alright?

Thomas: Am I dreaming?....(he blushes slightly)

Hope: What are you doing here, Paul? (She asks out of curiosity)

Paul: We boys have decided to assist Anne, and help her create the football team. Are you interested in joining? (He says in a charming manner)

Hope: Uhm….(she hesitates, as there was visible blush on her cheeks)

Irina: No! (She stands up) We aren't interested in joining, and it would be better for both of you to leave, before that witch sucks up your blood. (She said before grabbing Hope's arm and walking away, Hope hesitated, and looked back multiple times, her expressions were loud and clear, she craved to join the club but didn't wanted to go against her bestfriend)

Paul: Anne, do you think that this will work out? I mean, I don't want Hope to hate me. (He sighed) I feel that I shouldn't have listened to your stupid idea.

Me: Hey! That hurts, are you doubting me? (I pulled his cheek while pouting)

Bruce: Patience is the key, my friend. Have patience. (He said patting Paul's shoulder)

Thomas: Mr. Black hair is right. (He said agreeing)

Bruce: My name is Bruce….(he says in a low voice)

Me: Not to confuse with famous Bruce Wayne. (I laughed)

Bruce: (he glares at me) You….

Julie: You can leave, Mr. Bruce. (She said in a formal manner with her guard up)

Bruce: Nah, I want to help. (He said smiling)

Julie: We don't need your help. (She frowns)

Me: It's fine Julie, Bruce genuinely wants to change, can't you give him a second chance? (I asked)

Julie: But….(she hesitates)

Jules: Are you sure that we can trust that Chameleon? (She felt suspicious)

Me: I can swear on Bruce's life, that he is trying his best to mend his way. (Bruce nods vigorously)

Thomas: So…..what are we supposed to do till then?....(he asked out of curiosity)

Me: Uhm, make friends, I guess. (I shrugged)

Paul: With whom? These kids? (He raised his eyebrow)

Me: Ah right, you are an old geezer. (I rolled my eyes)

Paul: Hey!

Bruce: Who need friends anyway? (He sighs) This is just a waste of time.

Me: Just like your existence.

Bruce: What the…..(he frowns)

Thomas: I love making friends! (His eyes sparkled with excitement) Can we be friends? (He asks expectantly)

Me: Yes, Yes they will be your friends from now on. (I pat the cute golden retriever)

Bruce: Agh…I remember I have some assignments to complete, I will take my leave. (He says before running away)

Paul: I need to go for my part-time job. Bye. (He says escaping)

Thomas: (sulks) Looks like they don't want to be my friends…..

Me: It's fine, they like you. (I said while stroking his head)

Thomas: You think so? (I nodded) Alright! I will try again! (He smiles brightly before he leaves as well)

Choon Hee: What was that just now?....(she blinks, till now all of them were really quiet, due to the unfolding events but now they voiced their concerns)

Bella: Uhm Anne….are you sure about keeping those boys as managers?....(she hesitates)

Me: Don't worry, this is just temporary arrangements. Just trust me. (I smiled) Anyways, I need to go now, take care. (As I turned to leave, I bumped into Christina who glared at me) What? (I rubbed my forehead) I don't have the patience to listen to your nonsense.

Christina: Neither me, so I will make it short. Coming Monday, arm wrestling competition, you and me, in this school ground after classes. If you lose, you need to kneel down in front of my brother and apologize, also stop poking your nose in this club activities. Deal? (She stretched her hand)

Jules: What the fuck! How can you challenge someone out of blue and keep a bet over it? (She hisses)

Choon Hee: Anne, don't accept this ridiculous challenge, she just wants to mock you. (She voiced out of concern)

Bella: Yeah Anne, this must be a trick. (She glares at Christina)

Me: (I smirked while stretching my hand and shaking hands with her) Deal, I never lose a bet, so be ready to dye your hair and join the team after you lose in front of the whole school. Trust me, I will keep the ugliest options ready for you.

Christina: Heh, don't be overconfident. (She frowned yanking her hand away)

Me: We shall see, just don't back out later. (I patted her shoulder)

Christina: (she gulped her spit, doubting herself for a second) We shall see …(she says before murmuring) This would be my last chance….(she walks off without causing much trouble)

Choon Hee: Why would you accept that ridiculous competition? (She frowned)

SheMe: You know me very well, I don't back out from bets. (I winked)

Jules: What if she tries to harm you? (Bella nods in agreement)

Me: Don't worry dude, I would be fine. (I said reassuring them)

Julie: I trust you, Anne. I know you will win this. (She smiled)

Me: (I felt shy watching her being so confident) Yeah….thanks…. whatever. (I said rubbing the back of my head)

I hate this….I always feel vulnerable and insecure around Julie and think emotionally instead of logically….I just hate this…..but….for some reason I craved more….I wanted to understand her….and…..and…..corrupt her….I cannot stand her light….her innocence was like a throne for me. "How can someone shine so brightly?" that light blinds my eyes.

To be continued....