chapter-196

Keifer's plan


Jay-jay's POV


Aaaarrrrgggghhhhhh!!!!
My head hurts so bad! I didn't get drunk last night but
the hangover I was feeling was worse. I hit my head in case
it would cover up the pain I was feeling.
But there was no way. I was already writhing in bed. Come on! If this was
the replacement for that drink, I wouldn't stop drinking it.
It really hurts!
I heard a knock on my bedroom door.
"Jay..." Aunt Gema's voice. "...Get up. You're going to have lunch at school."
"S-okay!" I replied.
I forced myself to get up even though my head was almost stuck to the pillow of
the bed. I walked to the bathroom and felt the weight of
my body.
I felt so tired and sick. I sat up on the bed while
rubbing my head.
Sigh!
I suddenly remembered something. Last night while I was dancing. I felt like
I saw him, like I saw the King of the Demonic Cobras. Standing
in the middle of the dancers and staring at me.
Impossible! It must have been just the effect of what I drank. What would
he do at Kingsground? He's not a Party Animal.
I tried to act properly. I went straight to the bathroom and took a bath. Maybe
I'd get wet and the pain I was feeling would go away.
I also soaked for a long time because of my slow movements.
After bathing and getting ready, I went out. Aunt Gema was the first I
saw in the living room.
"Are you coming in?" She asked.
No. I'm going home. Going home!
"Maybe I'll be late." I excused myself.
She nodded while smiling. "Be careful." I didn't answer and walked out of the house. I could see the worry
in Auntie's eyes for me. I couldn't blame her, because I had already distanced myself from them after what
happened. Grandma had also left the house. She said she didn't say goodbye to me because I wasn't there
when Kuya and I dropped her off. It's sad that she left before we even talked about her slapping me. She
always had an explanation for me whenever she hurt me. I still wanted to hear that despite what happened. I
didn't want to hold a grudge against her. I went to the store to buy some medicine first.My head still hurts.
"Pain killer." I told the saleswoman. "...the one for my head." She nodded while smiling. She took what I asked
or a moment. While waiting, I looked at the couple who were still talking while paying for their purchase. Tsk!
You won't be long either! She's just fooling you, sister! The saleswoman came back with what I was buying.
"17.50." "There's still some..." I said. "What's that?" "Do you have medicine for a broken heart?" I asked
seriously. Her surprise and confusion were obvious. "W-nothing." "Medicine for the broken-hearted?" "None
either." "Medicine for people who are close to going crazy because of the pain, do you have any?" She laughed
a little while shaking her head. She laughed at me, thinking I was stupid! I took out my money and handed it to
her. It's pointless to buy medicine! That's why I bought medicine at a pharmacy and they didn't have the
medicine I was looking for. SHUT UP!
After getting my purchases and change. I went straight to the Mini Mart.
I bought water and food. I hadn't had breakfast yet.
While eating, someone sat on the bench in front of me. The
idiot was still all smiles while smiling at me.
"You're so angry!" Percy greeted me. "...Good thing
I'm handsome!"
What's the connection?!
This guy's face is also fine with his thick face. It seems like he's
getting worse as time goes on. I think I should get him to see a doctor or he might go
crazy----no! He's really crazy.
"Are you ready?" he asked me.
"Where?"
"I told you you weren't listening last night! I told you
we were going for a walk!" He said a little annoyed.
I don't remember him saying anything like that!
"W-where are we going?"
He scratched his head annoyed. "Amusement park!"
I don't think I want to. I only remember that place.
I'd rather go somewhere else.
"I-I have class." I made up an excuse.
"You're still pretending, you're not studying." He said directly,
annoying me.
This is stupid! Aga-aga, you're going to make me angry!
"You found out?!" I asked annoyed.
"Of course. Me!" He replied and winked.
It was probably because of David. He's crazy! Why did he have to
report that too? He's so annoying! I felt like I was being watched all the time.
I just made him suffer and continued eating. After taking my
medicine, I rested for a while. Maybe my headache would get worse
because of this one's madness.
I'm crazy like him too!
I was staring down at the floor.
Days like this are boring. Because I don't go to school. Just don't
let Brother Angelo and I get in each other's way, I'm a mosquito.
I know that what I do at school gets to him.
Especially not going to class. I'm just lucky because
I haven't seen him yet.
"He's here." Percy said, so I looked at him.
The who?! The who?!
"Who?"
Before he could answer my question, the bell rang at the Mini
Mart door----Indicating that someone had entered or exited. My gaze shifted
and one of the people I blamed for the problems that had happened to me slowly entered
.
David, who had a social instinct!
"What are you doing here?!" I asked angrily when he approached.
He bowed his head and immediately looked away. But I must admit,
I was a little relieved. I thought it was Kuya Angelo, because this Percy was a jerk---- he
was following my thoughts.
"Relax... You're too hot." Percy said and stood up. He patted
David on the arm and nodded.
David sat in front of me but I still had a bad look on his face.
Feel it! David, feel it!
If only I could really put a laser in my eyes----I've had it for a long time
. The word anger is not enough to express what I feel.
"Jay-jay." He called me. "...I want to apologize----."
I didn't let him finish what he was going to say. I immediately stood up to leave him
but his hand quickly grabbed mine to stop me.
"Please Jay... Listen to me first." He pleaded.
I didn't want to listen. He would just tell another lie.
I wouldn't believe it!
"Then what?! Are you going to use this opportunity to fool me again
?!" I said angrily.
"I have no reason to do that." He said calmly.
I was stunned. He had a point, he had no reason.
Unless he wanted to get my forgiveness.
I tried to take back the arm he was holding to stop him.
That's why he tightened his grip on me.
"Let go. I'm going to scream." I threatened.
I looked around and after all, we were the only people here except
or the two Mini Mart crew so if I screamed----it wouldn't make any
sense!
"Look... I'm sorry. I'm sorry if I kiss you."
Shutanginames!
It was like he slapped me for saying that. Why did he need to remind me of that?
That's one of the reasons, that's one of the reasons for the pain I feel.
I went back to where I was sitting earlier in front of David.
His eyes were sad as he looked at me.
"I'm sorry for everything. For lying to you and for kissing you."
He began. "...I know you won't accept it, but I'm willing to take a
chance."
There were questions that had been building in my mind since that night.
The opportunity was before me and I wanted to answer it. Just like he said,
he was willing to take a chance, so I knew he was also willing
to answer my questions.
I took a deep breath to clear out the other things that were bothering me.
I looked him straight in the eyes again and asked.
"Why did you kiss me?"
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David's POV
Why David?!
Why did I kiss her that night? Maybe because of her eyes that keep crying.
Maybe because of her lips that she keeps biting. Maybe because I take
advantage of the situation.
Maybe because I want her.
His gaze on me now was full of reproach. It was as if
he was blaming me for what happened that night. But if it was really me, I should be
blamed.
I couldn't answer. I didn't know how to explain it to him.
"Do you like me?" He asked next.
Yes, I do!
I wanted to shout that out, but I won't because I can't. I
looked away for a moment before facing him again.
"I don't." I answered while looking into his eyes. "...I don't
like you."
"Why did you kiss me?!" He asked angrily.
Because I fvcking like you and I'm starting to fall for you.
"I need to fuck Keifer to get the truth out. Kissing you
is what i----."
"I don't understand." He cut me off from what I was going to say. "...
Keifer just fooled me, he doesn't love me. That's why he's so angry because of
what you did?!"
If you only knew.
I shrugged at what he said. "But it makes him angry."
He was silent for a moment and seemed to be thinking. Keifer was so angry
that night. He almost killed me because of what I did.
He was just as angry with Kit when he found out the truth. He almost went into a coma
because it took him so long to wake up.
"I'm sorry Jay. We didn't really join that plan because we
didn't know you at that time. But we kept everything a secret and hide it
rom you." I explained.
I still remember the day that I came back. After the fight between
Jay-jay and Freya, I went back to regular class.
*Flashback...*
"Who?" I ask.
"Jay-jay." Drew replied. "...We have a bet. Do you want
to join?"
That girl.
I don't think that this is a good idea. Especially that Jay-jay helps me. I did
save her from the bucket of mad and worms but I still owe her a lot.
"I'm not interested." I replied and tried to sleep but
someone poked me. "...what?"
"W-what's up..." Ci-N stammered as she linked her
two fingers. "...I-I'm going to ask you something."
I sat up straight and crossed my arms while looking at him. He has this
childish mannerism again.
"Do you agree with their plan to hurt Jay-jay?"
He asked almost in a whisper.
I knew he didn't want anyone else to hear what he was going to say. I stood up and
picked him up by the collar on his back. I'm taller than him, so it's easy for me to
carry him like a puppy.
I took him to the side of the room under the tree. It would be difficult for us
to talk there, so I brought him here.
"A-aray!" He complained. "...What are we going to do here?"
"Talk." I answered directly. "...I don't agree with their plan.
But I can't do anything about it."
"Because... I feel sorry for Jay-jay." He said while pouting.
"We have no choice. The Demon has possessed Keifer again
so we have no opposition to what he wants."
"What are we going to do?"
I looked at him in surprise. "Let's?"
"Yes. You're also in on the plan, right?" He said while rolling
his eyes. "...so we'll make a plan too. Then we'll be
Jay-jay's bodyguard or detective....blah blah blah."
Your imagination is the limit!
I couldn't speak anymore because of how much he said. He also
knew that he was a 'spy' and that he had many spy gadgets.
I just shook my head because of his attitude.
"Look Ci-N... We can't do anything. We can't join the
plan but we also can't talk.
Keifer will get back at us if we interfere." I explained.
His shoulders slumped. "Keifer wants me to gain Jay-
jay's trust and then find out his story." He said sadly.
"You're going to do it?"
"I don't know."
Ci-N can't disobey Keifer. He can't even fight back. If I were the only one who could
fight him again, but this one, since he's so small, I might
just kick him and the fight will be over.
I grabbed him by the head and went back to the room. He followed
me. When they entered, they were in a commotion.
"I'll give it to you too... Keifer!" Felix said arrogantly.
"What if I don't! You look tough!" Denzel replied.
"As long as I give you 1000, I'll give it to you on the bed too!" Rory shouted.
"2000 to me!" Edrix snapped.
"1500, I won't give it to you!" Drew snapped.
"My bet is still the same as before!" Eman said.
I just shook my head. They were already planning it, they were still betting on it.
Only now do I feel sorry for Jay-jay. What will happen to
him?
*EndOfFlashback...*
If only I knew it would happen like this. If only I knew it
would hurt this much for him. If only I knew.... I wish I had fought Keifer.
I wish I had told the truth before. I wish I had defended her throughout
Section E.
"I-I don't know." She started and took a deep breath. "...I don't
know if I can forgive you."
I bowed my head. I knew it!
"...but..." I looked up at her. "...I don't want to talk about it anymore. Maybe
I can't right now but maybe..." She forced a smile. "...in the
next few days, weeks or months, I will forgive you too."
Those words are enough. She's still the soft-hearted girl that we knew. She's
still our Jay-jay.
I took something out of my pocket and handed it to her. It was an invitation from Ci-N.
I looked at her for a moment before opening it.
"Birthday party?" She looked at me again. "...What's this? Children's
party?"
I laughed a little. Ci's invitation was designed for children. "No.
It's Ci-N's birthday party. Feb. 14, and he wants you to be there."
I told her that we would meet. She wanted to come but
I stopped her. Maybe we wouldn't be able to talk properly because of
her.
I could see the sadness in Jay's eyes. I'm sure he misses
Ci-N too.
"I-I don't know if I can go." She said and tried to give
me back the invitation but I stopped her.
"You still have one week to think about it. I know you feel bad
or Ci but she doesn't like that plan either." I smiled and
stood up. "...I have to go. There's still class."
She looked up when she heard the word 'class'. I knew
she still wouldn't be in. Who can blame her? After all what happened.
I might not be able to study either.
"I know Percy will take good care of you," I added and left.
When I opened the door of the Mini Mart, I saw Percy obviously
waiting for me. He patted my arm as I stopped in front of him.
"You did the right thing." He said. "...Jay-jay's situation is getting messy
. I don't want you to join in either."
I nodded. "I know. I don't want to get into trouble either."
"Maybe in the future, if the situation is okay. Maybe I can help
you woo her." He added and smiled.
I smiled back. "Maybe."
She just nodded and went back into the Mini Mart. I immediately walked
over to my car and got in.
I understand Percy. That's why she doesn't want me to like Jay-jay.
Her situation is messy now, especially since she found out the truth
about her personality.
I pity and adore her at the same time. She's standing tall despite
her problems. And that is the Jay-jay that we knew.
The Jay-jay that I like. It's a shame because of the ugly situation I
met her in. If only she hadn't been Aries's sister. If only
Keifer hadn't used her. If only Yuri hadn't manipulated her.
If only our classmates hadn't tricked her. If only...
If only I could fight for you, but I can't.