Chapter 106 - University Visit 2.0

Aries's POV

["She's there! There's nothing we can do! Just keep a close eye on Jay!"] Brother ordered me angrily.

I immediately called him when we arrived at the University. There's a reason why brother didn't sign Jay-jay's waiver.

"That's another problem. When she got here, she immediately stuck to her classmates so I couldn't see her."

["Just make sure they don't see each other! It's not possible Aries! They might just get into trouble!"]

"Don't worries. I'll do my best."

I ended the call. There are too many people here. I'm sure it will be difficult for them to meet and besides Jay-jay won't recognize him.

"Babe! Come here!" She called me.

I quickly walked towards them. I'll just hope for the best right now.

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Jay-jay's POV

It's great! How quickly I was able to hide from Aries. Fortunately, being a ninja infected Mayo at least a little bit.

"How were you on your bus?" Ci-N asked me.

"It was fine... And you?"

He smiled widely. When you know something good has happened to him.

"Rakki and I were next to each other... I leaned my head on her shoulder. Ahihihihi." He said while still thrilled.

I just winced. That child is strange! The woman was even overcome, when she was thrilled.

"Queue! Queue!" Eman shouted.

Because I am the only farm girl here among us. I'm at the front of the queue again. I'm next to-----

"What?!" The King of snakes asked me annoyed.

"I don't know..." I whispered as if I heard him too.

We formed a line and a man approached us. He was wearing a dirty white shirt and brown pants. It also has a sash with 'Tour Guide' written on it.

"I'm your Tour Guide. Call me Randy." He said.

He explained a lot of things that I honestly didn't understand. Lunch is the only word I know.

He started walking so we followed. The buildings here are a mix of old and new. The size of the ground and the number of students.

Get rich!

"Dad.. chicks." Rory said and I overheard it.

"The first thing we will go to is the history hall of the university where you can see all the board members who built this school." Tour Guide said.

We just walked and entered an old building. Upon entering, I immediately saw a bulletin board.

If the tour guide said a lot, I was too lazy to listen. We stopped for a moment and came across a bulletin board. Unlike the previous ones, the pictures here are newer.

"Jay..." Ci-N called me. "...is he your relative?" He asked while pointing to a list full of names.

I came closer and looked at the name he was pointing at.

Jassher Mariano

It's great, he's my first name and last name. It's just that, I don't remember that I have this name among our relatives.

I just shook my head at Ci-N. We even looked at the bulletins where I had an cleared picture. It's like I know the one in the picture.

He's familiar to me.

He's like I've seen him. I just can't remember where. I looked closely but I still can't remember. He looks like a man in his mid-40's.

The tour guide called us again and said something. But my attention is not on him. The man in the picture, it's like I've actually seen him. The worm in my brain is restless because of him.

Everywhere else this Tour Guide took us. I didn't understand anything he said. My focus is still on the picture. We arrived at the cafeteria and were fed there.

"Hey... Jay!" Ci-N called me.

"Huh?"

"I said if you still eat that?" He asked pointing to the food on my plate.

I shook my head and brought the plate to him. I have no appetite, I ate a lot earlier so it's okay.

"Is there a problem? You've been quiet for a while." David commented and almost all of them looked at me.

"W-nothing... I'm just tired."

"Are you sure about that? You were excited just now." Yuri asked.

I just nodded and tried to smile. I don't want to empathize with them even more than I think. I'll take care of that.

Felix suddenly came to our table. The table shook and the glasses almost overturned.

"What is that?!"

"Felix!"

"Like a child!"

"Good news!" He announced while smiling.

He suddenly faced us with the paper he was holding. I didn't understand at first so I only read the big letters.

Scholarship Agreement and Approval

"It's signed?!" I asked in shock.

Felix nodded with a full smile, which is why we applauded together.

"And all that... I owe you." He said while looking at me.

I was about to hug him when suddenly Yuri's hand stopped me.

"No need for a hug." He said.

We exchanged the same look. Instead of speaking, Felix suddenly hugged me.

Yes!

"Hey! Felix!" I screamed.

"Why?! I want to hug her!" Felix said.

Before Yuri could answer, Ci-N also jumped in for a hug.

Son of...

"I'll hug too!" Ci said while smiling mischievously.

I tried to get out of their embrace but David suddenly hugged me.

"Come on! Why are you hugging?!" I asked annoyed.

"Look at Keifer." Ci-N whispered to me.

Why would I do that?

But I still did what he said.

Damn it!

He looks like he's going to kill someone. I just swallowed.

"Let me go... You guys got enough hug." I said while trying to break free.

But Ci-N tightened the hug even more and rubbed his face on my shoulder like a cat.

I was about to speak when Keifer suddenly hit the table. We all stopped and looked at him, including the students of the University.

"Move away or I will cut your arms off?" Keifer asked calmly but authoritatively. 😂

They separated from me at the same time. Ci-N looked like a child who was scolded, he even bowed down with a pout.

The Tour Guide called us again. They said we were at the theater because the school board members were going to speak.

We returned to the queue and followed the Tour Guide again. We went to a new building.

We entered the big black door. This looks like the theater they are talking about. It's very big and has a lot of seats.

"Section E! We're here!" The Tour Guide called us and pointed to our place.

Our place is a bit at the end and back. It's far from the stage and it's like we're really separated from another section.

Thank you! Even here!

We looked for a place to sit. I looked at the person next to me for a moment and----.

Yuri and Kiefer.

I don't want these two to be next to each other. But I'll die of boredom, I'll die of thoughts.

Next time I will stick with Ci-N or David. The one on the stage started talking so we got quiet.

Different people started speaking. Most of them just welcomed us. But one person caught my attention

The guy in the picture on the bulletin board. That's what I was thinking about where I saw it. He is very familiar to me.

"Welcome to Hamilton University! I'm Jasfher Mariano, one of the board members! We are happy to have you here! Blah blah blah blah..." He introduced himself.

My heart is beating very fast. I felt the same way when I wanted to meet Percy and find out who he was.

"Jay... Why?" Yuri asked me.

I didn't pay attention to him. I didn't want to take my eyes off the man who was talking.

Jasfher Mariano!

Come on! I immediately took my cell phone out of my bag. I opened the gallery and swiped swiped.

Why is it only a picture of Ci-N?

I bit my lower lip. I feel like he's about to finish talking. I might not be able to catch up with him if I don't hurry.

I found the picture I needed. I need to prove that I do know the person in front who introduced himself as Jasfher Mariano.

The picture of me and my dad.

Our only picture. I was still a baby and we were in front of an unknown church.

What a face!

The one in the picture I have is just younger. But I can't be wrong. That's it! That's why Mariano is written on my birth certificate.

My tears fell on their own.

"What's wrong?" Keifer asked me.

"My dad..." I whispered and slightly held my cell phone towards him.

He looked at the picture for a moment and looked back at me. He stood up quickly and immediately grabbed my hand.

"Come on... If you want to be sure, approach him." he said and tried to pull me.

Even though I was actually scared, I immediately stood up and let him pull me.

We looked at the stage for a moment and that's when he came down. We were going to meet him but suddenly the Tour Guide stopped us.

"Sir, Ma'am, go back to your seats."

"You don't understand. We need to talk to that person." Keifer said to him.

The Tour Guide looked at what we pointed out so Keifer and I immediately got a chance to pass him.

We ran fast but when we left the building, we didn't see him anymore.

"Where?" I asked.

We constantly look around. Until suddenly, who is Keifer?

Yes!

"Hey Keifer!" I called him but he ignored me.

"Did you see a man in business attire and holding a brief case?" He asked the one he picked up.

"Many!" The man replied us sarcastically.

He immediately got a sharp look from Keifer. I have already interjected with them and may even start a fight.

"Brother... Maybe you know Jasfher Mariano? I just need to talk to him." I requested him.

"You didn't tell me before! It's just that... He's going to the parking lot now." He answered while pointing to where.

Keifer released him and I immediately thanked him. We walked and ran until we reached the parking lot.

But if you are lucky! The size of their parking lot is bigger than parking at the mall.

"You go that way! I'll search here!" Keifer ordered me.

I quickly ran in the direction Keifer pointed. I approached all the men who wanted to get in their cars.

I was out of breath from running and looking at every car. I want to give up because of fatigue. Until I heard someone speak behind me.

I slowly looked at it. When I saw it properly, my tears started to flow. My heart didn't stop beating fast either.

I'm facing him now.

I can't speak. He opened the door of his car and put in the brief case he was holding.

He was about to board when he saw me. He stopped and seemed surprised to see me. He closed his car door and stared at me for a moment.

"Y-jay-jay?" He asked and slightly walked closer to me.

I know him?!

Shit!

"Y-you know me?" I asked and walked closer to him.

Suddenly tears came from his eyes.

"Oooo..." He took a deep breath. "...oh God! I've waited so long for this day." He said and combed his hair with his hand.

I cried louder. I could barely breathe. I don't know if it's because I'm happy and I've seen him or because I know him but he didn't even show me.

Either way, I don't care. All I know is that he is here.

"Can I hug you?" He asked me. 🥹

I didn't speak anymore. I took the initiative to come closer and hug him. Strictly. I gave a very tight hug. If I have to take back the times I didn't hug him, I will.

"Jay... I'm so sorry... Forgive Papa." He said while still hugging me.

I waited a long time for those words to be spoken. That word will identify him and form my personality.

"D-dad..."

He hugged me even tighter. But that hug didn't last long when someone suddenly pulled me and pulled us away.

"Let go of Jay-jay!" Aries shouted.

"Aries!" I screamed.

I held him tightly by the arm. He thinks badly of Papa.

"Go away!" Aries ordered Papa.

"A-aries... I'm talking. I want to be with my daughter." He Said to Aries.

He also knows Aries?!

I tried to get away but his grip on me got tighter.

I'm hurt!

"Leave if you don't want me to tell Aunt Jeana!" Aries shouted again.

Papa looked at me as if apologizing. He returned to his car and quickly drove off.

"Dad! Just a minute!" I screamed and tried to chase him.

Aries hugged me from behind to stop me. I tried to break free and get closer to Papa.

"Just a moment!"

"Jay! Stop it!"

"Let go of me Aries!"

"Stop that!"

Papa's car drove away quickly. I fell to my knees when Aries let go of me. I want to chase it for somewhere else. He willingly walked away and chose to leave me.

I continued to cry. It's just not the same reason that I cried earlier now. It hurts as much as I just saw him, he chose to leave me again.

"YAY-YAY!" Someone shouted loudly and suddenly Aries fell to the floor.

I just covered my mouth in surprise. Until there was a hand that supported me to stand up.

Yuri...

Keifer is also here and it looks like he is the one who brought Aries down.

"What happened?" Yuri asked.

I looked at Keifer who also seemed to be waiting for my answer.

"P-Papa... I-I saw him."