Chapter-165

Dinner

Jay-jay's
POV

I'm going crazy again! Not because of the drags but because of overthinking. The thing I was afraid of
was starting to happen. The others who supported Keifer and Yuri were no longer paying attention. There
were those who didn't care but were forced to join the fight. What's worse, the other people's fights were
getting worse. Like Kit Mayo. They weren't talking because of their issue, and our issues only got worse. Shit! I
heard someone knock on my room door. It opened and Kuya Angelo was out. "Jay... Get dressed. We're going
somewhere." He ordered me. "Huh?" "Get dressed, maybe you should just get dressed." He left the room. I
didn't ask why or what for. I stood up and got some clothes. Even though I was so surprised, I got dressed. I
also fixed my hair. That's why I wasn't comfortable. I took my sneakers and put them on my feet. I didn't want
to wear sandals. When I came out, Kuya immediately raised his eyebrows at me. I understood him. Because,
I'm dressed up and wearing sneakers. My life is going strong ! I'm getting infected with those Ulopongs!
"What's that? Why are you dressed like that?" He asked me annoyed. "You said----" "Never mind! We're going to
be late. Let's go!" I followed him with my hand on his shoulder and got into the car. "Where are we going?" He
didn't answer and just silently looked at the road. What are we going to do? Tito Julz and Tita Gema weren't
with us yet. They were still watching Aries who was in the hospital. The car gradually slowed down and parked
in front of a fancy restaurant. It looked like only the rich people ate here. And I was right, we were just outside
the door and I wanted to go home. Even though I was dressed up, it was obvious that I didn't fit in here. Kuya
was good even though he was wearing semi-formal stuff here. Even though he was dressed like a fat man, he
was still in the pot. "Brother, what's up----" It seemed like I didn't need to ask. From where we were, I could see
Yuri and his parents. Damn it! "We're having a dinner date with Yuri and his parents." Brother said and walked
closer to the table where Yuri was. I just followed Brother even though it was as if my feet didn't want to step.
"They're here." Yuri's mom said and immediately came over to kiss me. "Sorry... We're late." Brother said while
greeting Yuri's dad. After greeting, I was surprised when Yuri came over to me. Smiling as if nothing had
happened. He kissed my cheek and I was a little taken aback by the shock. He smiled at me and pulled me
closer to the chair. He helped me sit properly. I looked at him with a look of surprise. Because... It seemed like
nothing had happened! "...how's Aries? I hope what happened to me wasn't serious." Yuri's mom said to
Brother. "He's okay now. Aries has been sick for a long time. His body was just shocked so he had a hard time
breathing again." He explained. For how long? I have no clue that Aries has been sick for a long time. There's
nothing to tell from his appearance. "That's good to here. Anyways let's talk about the upcoming wedding."
Haru! Jusmio... Here we are. I'm going to go to war again. "We wanted the wedding to be next year, but Otosan
doesn't want to. So we'll just wait for Jay-jay's birthday." My head hurts. My birthday? Is that a joke? My
birthday is in a few months. JUST A FEW MONTHS! "Jay-jay?" Kuya called to me. He must have noticed that I
was hunched over. I couldn't bear to look at Yuri and his family. "P-po?" "When do you want to choose a
gown?" When? Is it a death gown? Now is the time if it's okay. "It's okay no matter when." I answered almost in
a whisper. "That's great! I'll accompany you in choosing." His mom said with a big smile . I smiled at him too. I
noticed Kuya's gaze on me. It was meaningful. I looked away from him but then I looked at Yuri. I still couldn't
detect any anger or annoyance in him. Why are you like that? He should be angry with me. He shouldn't pay
attention to me. He shouldn't be approaching me. Why? He suddenly looked at me and smiled again. Their
conversation just continued . "We also need to teach Jay-jay Japanese so he won't have any trouble going to
Japan." My knees suddenly trembled when I heard that. Going to Japan? Why am I going to Japan? What am I
doing? Harakiri! "Are you okay?" Yuri asked me. I just nodded but he didn't seem to believe it. "I'll just go with
Jay-jay to get some fresh air outside." He said goodbye and helped me stand up. He pulled me to the side of
the restaurant. They have benches there and it's like a mini garden. I sat down and put my elbow on my knee. I
also used my hand to cover my face. "Don't show them that you don't want to marry me." Yuri said who was
standing in front of me. I looked up at her. That was the Yuri I had been looking for earlier. "I couldn't help it.
Especially when you smiled at me and made me feel like nothing happened." I said annoyed. "...if you're mad,
show it!" She took a deep breath. "I can't. I can't be mad at you or hate you." I looked at him in surprise. What
'can't'? I hurt him. He should be angry with me. He sat in front of me and used one knee for support. We were
almost equal. "...I love you that much. No matter how much you cheated on me. No matter how much you hurt
me. It's not like I can't be angry with you. Yes... I yelled at you at first but I thought it was wrong and
apologized for that." Apologize?! Are you crazy?! My tears fell on purpose without me realizing it. It was like
something was choking me. "Don't torture me like this." I begged. "...I-I don't deserve this. I don't deserve your
love." He touched my cheek and wiped my tears with his hand. "Maybe, no. But you're the one I love. You're the
one I loved. So even though you don't deserve it, I'll still give it to you." Stop it... "Yuri... Please... That's enough."
He smiled at me. "I will not stop. Not now." He removed his hand from my cheek and stood up. "...I was wrong.
I'm not defeated by Keifer. I actually won." I slowly stood up and looked at him. "...Maybe your heart belongs to
him but physically you belong to me. I'm the one you'll be with and not him. I'm the one who won and you're
mine." He smiled again like the smile he had been showing earlier. He walked back inside the restaurant. I was
left alone.
I sat down on the bench again because of the pain in my knees. I
wiped my tears away several times. But every time I thought about it and tried to get up
to go back inside, my tears would come rushing back.
It was frustrating...
I stayed in my place for a few more minutes. I could hear
my cellphone in the pocket of the dress I was wearing. I knew that
Kuya was calling me.
"Jay?"
I looked at the caller. I looked at him in surprise because
of the rather dark surroundings. At first I thought it was Keifer but
he was wearing glasses.
Keigan!
He was with a girl who looked familiar to me.
"W-what are you doing here?" I asked while fixing myself.
"We're going to celebrate my girlfriend's birthday here." He turned
to his companion and slightly pulled her closer to him. "...This is Elixera
Fediricos, my girlfriend."
He smiled at me and reached out for her hand. I took it and shook
hands. I remembered! She's Blaster's best friend, the one in the
picture on his cellphone.
She's prettier in person. That's why these two are fighting. If
I were a man, I would fight too.
Even though it's a bit dark, I can see the smoothness of her skin. Pearly,
my skin is like crystal, I'm embarrassed. Her hair is long and curly and her
cheeks are red. I also like rosy cheeks. We're almost the same even though
she's obviously younger.
You look embarrassing, Jay!
"What are you doing here? Why are you alone?" She asked
me.
"W-what... Y-because----" her cellphone suddenly rang.
She gestured at me with one of her fingers and moved slightly away from us.
While waiting for Keigan to finish talking, I couldn't take
my eyes off her girlfriend.
There were times when she would look at me and smile strangely.
It was embarrassing because I was staring at her. I couldn't stand it!
Suddenly, her cellphone rang. She took it out of the bag she was carrying
and I saw Blaster's picture and it said Calling...
She was confused by the phone being turned off and put it back in her bag. She looked at
Keigan's side but didn't seem to notice. She bit her lip
and looked at me as if she wanted to say something.
"I-I-I'm Jay-jay... Right?" She asked me.
I nodded.
"B-because... B-maybe..."
I knew she wanted to say it. She didn't want Keigan to get to know
that Blaster called her. I smiled at her and gestured with a zipper
on my mouth.
I'll just keep quiet. They might get into a fight or fight if
I spoke any more.
"Happy birthday..." I said.
"Thank you." She said and smiled at me meaningfully.
Keigan finished talking and came over to us.
"Brother is already inside. Let's go?" Keigan asked
Elixera.
Brother?
Keifer! I suddenly got excited for some
reason I couldn't understand. Maybe because of what happened earlier, I also wanted to talk to her.
I was the first to see Keigan enter and when I approached our table,
there he was and.....
With a woman.