Chapter 30 - Explanation

Keifer's POV

"Where's Jay?" Ci-N asked me.

I had already returned to the room. I didn't need to be there anyway. Jay had already taken care of the case that was supposed to be mine.Which is a good thing for me.

"She's in guidance with her guardian," I answered, bored.

I sat down and relaxed. I was sure Jay-Jay wouldn't be in trouble. Angelo was with her and backing her up. No wonder Ms. Zaragoza wanted to move her to a different section.

"What happened? Did she do what you expected?" Yuri asked.

"Yeah... She did. She's ready to accept the expulsion."

Yuri looked at me with a hint of concern Worried?

"..Her guardian showed up. A big shot, really," I added.

"Who?"

"It was Michael Angelo Fernandez... He looked different from the last time we met."

"I heard he's the CEO of Fer Corp."

Really?!

"No wonder your trouble got even bigger... I'm sure Aries will end up working in his company too."

It's true, I knew he would find a way- Aries will rise even more. The only question is, will he still be able to rise despite the information I have against him?

"I don't care about their company, as long as Tanda still hasn't accepted their proposal. I'm good with that," Yuri said.

"I don't know what's going on between our company and theirs."

"Because you don't care," I chuckled.

"Yeah..."

I really don't care about anything involving our company. The money still comes to me anyway.Waiting is the only thing I do.

"What's your next step? You're done with the test for Jay, right?"

Am I?

I smirk. "A few more tests, and my plan begins."

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Jay-Jay's POV

"Unbelievable! Promise?! Promise my ass!" my older brother shouted while driving.

This is just the beginning. The part where he throws things around hasn't even started yet. Because... I really wish Auntie had just answered my call. Suddenly, my brother slammed his hand on the steering wheel. I have to admit-I got scared. They sent me out of the guidance office before discussing the mess-

The conversation only lasted 30 minutes. When my brother came out, he said everything was okay, but he didn't let me in yet. He said he would explain to me first what they talked about. From the moment he started speaking, he was already saying all sorts of things.

"Do you know that you just lost your chance to transfer to another section?!" my brother asked. I was about to open my mouth to speak, but he beat me to it. "Of course, you know it! Or maybe not! I don't know! You don't know!"

That's also something he does when he's mad- he answers his own questions. He looks like a lunatic.

"You weren't expelled, but now the school guidance will be keeping an eye on you! Just like what they're doing with Keifer and Yuri!"

Huh?! He knows Yuri too?!

"How do you know Yuri-"

"DON'T FUCKING CHANGE THE TOPIC!" he shouted, making my body shake.

I already said I wouldn't... I just lowered my head. I forgot that when he's giving a speech, I'm not allowed to interrupt.

"You were supposed to be suspended, but it's only two weeks before your periodical exams, so you can't miss class!!"

Tsk! Right, that too.

I need to fix my-

How am I supposed to do that if my head is already hurting from everything that's happening to me?

"It's so hard to talk!!"

Honestly... I've been wanting to speak for a while now. I just don't know where we're headed.

"You promised there would be no more fights! But fvck! I forgot, promises are meant to be broken!"

Hala! So dramatic!

"What will Mama say?! Auntie?! Even Grandma?! Dad too, of course!" He might as well mention our entire clan.

"Maybe I should put you and Aries together so he can watch over you?!"

My eyes widened at what she said. Damn it...Don't you dare do that. That might start a civil war.

"I tried to get you into that school... and what happened?! Another record?!" Whew! When will you ever stop?"

"...You still have to visit the student who's in the hospital!! Wow, Jay! Wow!"

Wow, magic sing...

"What are you planning?!... Of course, nothing! I already took care of it!"

Your question, your answer...

The car suddenly stopped. We were already in front of a huge building. Why are we here?!

Kuya got out, so- I nodded as well. I saw a tarp waving in the parking area. It had Kuya Angelo's face on it, along with the

words.

Fer Corp!

Are we at Fer Corp?! What are we doing here?! This is my first time coming here. Kuya was walking so fast toward the building that I had to jog to keep up. As soon as we entered, the receptionist immediately approached Kuya. Their desk wasmade of marble.

So luxurious!

Kuya took an ID and placed the lace around my neck. Visitor's Pass. That's what was written on the ID.

A woman wearing a skirt approached Kuya.She looked sexy, but she was carrying a lot of things-just stacks of crumpled papers. They walked toward somewhere, and I just followed. People were looking at me, probably because I was still in my uniform. Maybe they thought I skipped school.

The two of them entered the elevator. Again, I followed. They were talking about something.but I couldn't understand a thing. When we stepped out of the elevator, they walked again, and of course, I had to follow.

What is this?!This is exhausting!

Finally, they entered a room that looked like Kuya's office. It was huge!Just like the ones I see on TV. There was a big table and a sofa set- In the middle, there was a flat-screen TV, a speaker, and a bookshelf filled with books.Since they were busy, I wandered around. Most of the books were novels. Ta-ray... Kuya is reading. I tried to take a book, but I ended up not doing so. Some of the books fell down

La! I didn't mean to!

I awkwardly glanced at Kuya, who was now looking at me with a piercing gaze.

"Leave us," Kuya ordered the woman he had been talking to earlier.

When the woman left, his aura completely changed. He looked like he was ready to kill someone.

Yikes! He made me sit on the sofa and did the same.

"Kindly explain.." Kuya said.

Explain what?

"I-I didn't know that the books would fall-"

"Not that! I'm talking about the incident with the three students!"

Oh no! What am I supposed to do? I explained what happened. I started with the part where Section D stormed in to confront me. I didn't mention anything about Freya.

I also told him the truth-that it was Keifer who was responsible for what happened to Section D, and I only took the blame because he would've been expelled otherwise.

"Trying to be a hero?"

"Not really... It's more like returning the favor for what he did to help-"

Kuya took a deep breath. It seemed like his anger toward me had subsided. Suddenly, there was a knock at the door, and the woman he had been talking to earlier came back inside.

"Sir... your meeting is about to start," the woman said.

Kuya just nodded and stood up. He took something from his wallet and handed it to me.

"Take some time to relax... Go to the mall or eat at a restaurant. Just don't go home yet; I haven't talked to Mom."

I took what Kuya handed me. It was a credit card. So this is the mysterious wallet full of stuff.

Cool!

"Can I buy anything with this?" I asked Kuya.

He just nodded and said goodbye as he left. I stared at the credit card.

Light bulb moment!?

I quickly ran out of Kuya's office, gripping the credit card tightly. I couldn't take any chances—I had to make the most of this opportunity. I've wanted to buy this for a long time...

Later that evening...

"What are you even going to do with that?!" Auntie asked me.

The truth is, I didn't know. I just really wanted to buy this electric pencil sharpener. I also bought some-

I also bought a bike so I'd have transportation when going to school. I bought a cellphone too,of course, the latest model. I was envious of Yuri and Keifer, who both used iPhones. Felix and David had the latest Samsung models, while Ci-N also had a Samsung, but last year's model. Most of my other classmates used touchscreen phones. My cellphone was the only one with a keypad.

"I don't really know," I answered Auntie while smiling.

We don't really use pencils unless necessary. Everyone uses ballpoint pens now. I just found it amusing.

"You should've bought some clothes too."

Clothes again?! I already have so many clothes.

"Auntie, I haven't even worn the ones Kuya gave me yet, and now I'd have to buy more?"

"It's because you don't-" Auntie stopped mid-sentence when Aries arrived.

"Mom! Whose bike is this in the garage?!" he shouted.

Mine!

When Aries came in, as usual, he gave me a sharp look. He didn't say a word to me. He just kissed Auntie on the cheek and went upstairs. That's how it is! We always avoid each other. If he's in the living room, I'd be in the bedroom or sometimes the kitchen. If I'm in the living room,he's in the bedroom. When Kuya is around, we both stay in the living room.

"You still don't want to talk to him?" whispered Aunt.

I just shook my head. Aunt was already aware of this "ignoring effect." But she didn't know the real reason.

I don't want to say it.

Oh, wait!

Aunt doesn't know yet about what happened at school earlier. Kuya isn't home yet.

She's going to scold me for sure!