Chapter-212

Motorbike

Jay-jay's POV

When I suddenly stared at Rakki's family
picture. They have five siblings. All of her siblings are boys, she's the middle one and the only girl. But what I
don't understand.... Why is Ci-N in their family picture? "Rakki..." I called to her who was currently cleaning up
the mess we made. "...Why is Ci-N here?" She laughed slightly before coming closer to me and looking at their
amily picture. "He said he would be a member of our family too. Then he insisted on coming in the picture."
He explained while laughing. I laughed too. His belief that he and Rakki would stay together was so strong. I
just shook my head because of his awkwardness. "Snacks first." Someone said. We both turned to a woman
carrying a tray of food. She was smiling at us. Rakki's mom. "H-hello." I said while waving. "Hi... Are you Rakki's
classmate?" "Schoolmate, Mom." Rakki corrected. He put the tray of food down on the coffee table. He
watched me while smiling. It was weird to look at but it was funny. "Come on, eat." He told me while laughing.
Rakki sat down again so I did the same. He looked at the big jar next to me. "What's that?" Bomb! I looked at it
or a moment before taking it and showing it to him. "It's a gift for a friend. I asked Rakki to help wrap it and
put a design on it." She read what was written on the card. "Happy... Birthday... Ci-N!" She smiled when she
read Ci's name. "Do you know Ci- N?" "She's my C-classmate." She suddenly got excited that I couldn't
understand. She handed the jar back to me and clapped like a child. "That's my future son-in-law! He and Rak--
-- are getting married." "MOM!" Rakki cut off what her Mom was going to say. "Why? It's true... Ci-N is so cute!
When you have children, I'm sure she'll be just as cute----." "Mom! Don't tell Jay-jay that!" Rakki said in a daze.
Nice! Ci-N seems like a good shot at Rakki's Mom! "Why?! I already talked to Ci-N's Mom. I told her not to let Ci
have another girlfriend, it should be just you. I also talked to your brothers, I told her not to accept a suitor for
you." He said, smiling at me. Rakki just slapped her own forehead. Her Mom was so mean but she looked
cute. She was really pro-Ci-N and it seemed like she wouldn't let Rakki have a boyfriend if it wasn't for her.
"Mom! Ci-N is still young!" Rakki said annoyed. "Just wait for her! It should be just Ci-N." Her Mom said. I was
enjoying watching them. It was obvious that they were so close to each other . I suddenly remembered Mom,
if she hadn't let me go, would we be like this too? Maybe you two were getting tired of being so close. "What if
he already wants someone else? I feel so sorry for myself because I'm waiting for him." Her Mom immediately
rowned. "That's impossible! Ci-N only wants you ." She has a crush. Rakki and her mom suddenly looked at
me. They seemed so shocked that they couldn't understand. It was as if I said what was on my mind out loud.
I tried to smile but it just turned into a grimace. "Does she have a crush?" Rakki asked sadly. I scratched the
back of my head. "It's just a c-crush... S- just a simple p- admiration." The sadness on Rakki's face still hadn't
disappeared. Come on! I didn't mean to say that. It was embarrassing, she helped me and then I managed to
say something like that. "...P-but she said, s-she's still Rakki." Rakki's mom immediately smiled and poked her
side. "You see! Ci-N still wants you. So wait for her, okay? Don't be just anyone's boyfriend! You're mad at me."
The sadness on Rakki's face had disappeared but it was replaced by a grimace. They teased and teased for a
while. I finished the snack for us but they still didn't stop. I heard my cellphone ring. I looked at it and saw that
Aunt Gema had texted. She was asking what time I would be home. I didn't want to go yet but they seemed
worried about me. I said goodbye to Rakki's mom and her too. "Thanks for the snack." I said. "Welcome. Are
you back here? Ci-N is with you." She said with a smile. Naks! Botong-boto. Rakki immediately pouted but her
smile also changed when she saw me looking at her. "Watch out Jay! You texted me?" She said while waving. I
waved too and walked away. I left the gift with them for now. We talked about going to Ci's birthday party
together. The jar I put the gift in would break. I might forget and drop it, ruining my surprise. The lights on the
streetlights were starting to come on. It was already dark. I sped up my walk but I stopped because of the
light that was shining in front of me. I felt like my eyeballs were drying out. It was so bright that I could barely
see. I slightly covered my eyes with my hand to block the shadow. The loud roar of the motorbike stopped me.
I frowned as I looked at the part of the light. The lights went off and I saw the silhouette of a man riding a
motorbike. The body shape was just the shape of a big man. I gulped when he got off the motorbike and took
off his helmet. He slowly approached me where there was a light on the streetlight not far away. He was
wearing a leather jacket. He was a big man, I think, and.... And.... And..... He was handsome! He was so
handsome! "Jay-jay Mariano?" He asked while looking at me. I couldn't answer. Not because I was starstruck
by his handsomeness. But because this animal might be snarling and eat up everything in my pocket. I don't
have any money... It's already gone! He smirked slightly. "I'm Jason. Ram is my brother." I backed away slightly.
I'm sorry! This is one of the things the man who tried to kill me yesterday said. Is it my time? Am I going to
die? Are they going to kill me? Are they going to play with me before killing me? Can I just kill him? "I won't do
anything bad to you if that's what you're thinking. I just want to talk to you." He said and smiled. Don't let the
smile fool you! It's too fake. "I don't talk to a stranger." I stammered. "But I'm no longer a stranger. I've
introduced myself." That's right! He's Jason, Ram's brother who once kidnapped me. I also hit him and crushed
his face without realizing it. He's Jason, one of the three people I want to die. HE'S JASON!----We want her
dead, right?! "Are you the one in Friday the 13th?" I didn't ask myself. He frowned and shook his head slightly. I
eel like he didn't get that movie. That's why it's horror, total package. Complete SPG! Super Piritong
Galungong! I'm innocent. "Look, I won't do anything bad to you. I assure you, it's against our rules to take a
step without the group knowing." He explained. "...we just really need to talk." " About what?" "About Keifer."
SHUTANGINAMERS! "Sorry, the number you have dialed is a wrung number. Please do not call again." I said,
rowning even more at his forehead. "...Because Jason, how many groups of idiots and brainless people have
I faced because of that pest Hari. Don't add to it, go back to the lake and wait for your victim on Friday the
13th." He took a deep breath and was clearly annoyed. Why did this Jason appear? It wasn't even 13th Friday.
Maybe no one would fall victim to the lake so I just rode my motorbike. "I know what happened between you
and Keifer." He said, making me stop. The news spread so fast. Those alphabets are really good . They must
have spread the news that the Dimunyung Hari was going to make fun of me . "...So if you think I'll use you
against him. I won't." He added. I really didn't want to trust what he said. But I have nothing against him in
case he forces me to carry him. "What if I don't come?" "Then I will force you." He quickly answered. We have
nothing against him. He has muscle, I don't. "I'll prey on you... But remember this! Don't make any mistakes
because I know how to fight." I threatened. He nodded and approached his motorbike. I followed and when I
saw his motorbike in good condition, my eyebrows immediately crossed. "You're the one who raced me
before! Even the one at the mall earlier!" I said annoyed while pointing at him. He smiled stupidly. "Now you
know." Oh, you idiot... "You're crazy! What's your problem?! Why did you race me?! My bike is so pathetic!" He
just laughed at me and suddenly held out his hand in front of me. "Before I forget. Give me your phone." He
ordered. "If you don't want to." He scratched the back of his head and sighed. "Look, I need to make sure you
don't call for back up. Give it to me because if I take it, I'll not only hold your cellphone but also your thighs." He
winked, which gave me a shiver. The animal was also a maniac. "Here it is! I said a lot." I said annoyed,
reaching for my phone. He turned it off and put it inside his jacket. He took the helmet that was on the
motorcycle seat and put it on my head. He also locked it before putting on his helmet. He got on his
motorcycle. "Get on." The truth is, this is the first time I've ever been able to ride a motorcycle like this. I looked
confused as I got on, so I held onto his back and he started the motorcycle. "Don't you want to hug me?" He
asked angrily. "Idiot!" I shouted at him and he laughed loudly. My grip on his arm tightened as he suddenly
sped up. I was even more scared when he swerved so that we almost hit the road. Where were we going? I
don't know. Now I regretted why I came with him. The sky was already dark, I'm sure Aunt Gema was worried
about me.
I even texted him that I was on my way home. I really hoped
we wouldn't be stuck with this idiot for long.
I looked around. I was a little shocked when I noticed that
we were already on the highway. I was nervous, I had a feeling that
this guy had plans for me. Until we stopped in front of a...
Gotohan?!
I got out and immediately took off my helmet. I was still gaping as
I read the writing on the tarpaulin.
'Superb Gotohan!'
Son of.... I wanted to say that I was disappointed but somehow
I breathed a sigh of relief. I thought the
idiot really had plans for me.
He took the helmet from my hand. "Come on... I'll order."
I didn't know how to sit in the empty seat, towards the end of the restaurant.
He pointed to this place so I sat here. While he
was ordering food.
The surroundings were nice. There weren't many people. Maybe because it was early
or late. Jason sat on the bench across from me. I didn't want to linger here
so I didn't ramble any longer.
"What are we going to talk about?" I asked.
"I told you... About Keifer."
"Yes... What about him?"
He took a deep breath, placed his arms on the table and
moved slightly closer to me.
"We want revenge and I know that you also want it." He said.
I smiled slightly as I shook my head. "No."
His eyebrows almost met. "What do you mean?"
"No, I don't want revenge." I clarified. "...if that's what I wanted.
I did it before, but not anymore."
"But why?!"
"Simple. Revenge is for the weak. And I'm not as weak as Keifer to
do the same thing he did."
He smiled and studied my entire face. It was as if he was studying
me by staring at my face. I was starting to think it was a good thing
his order had arrived for us.
We ate first and for some reason I couldn't understand, the
loneliness I felt for him disappeared. He was also okay with
this one. After eating, we rested for a while before talking again
.
"How did you meet Keifer? Was it because of Ram?" I asked
him.
After all, he should have fought me because of what happened to Ram. I
was the one who hurt him and they still blamed Keifer.
"Nope. Ram and I are not close." He said and wiped
the corner of his mouth with a tissue. "...Are you familiar with the Gangs here in the area?"
I shook my head. I was familiar with those Gangs.
"...Let me explain this to you first." He took the bunch of
kalamansi from the bowl near us. "...The Gang here
in our area is like a network..." He lined up the kalamansi like a pyramid.
"...from the small one, which is covered by the bigger one and then the bigger one
with the bigger one and led by one.... Ram." He put
the big kalamansi down on top.
"I know that." I said. "...he's like the leader of them all."
He smiled and took another lime. He lined
it up next to the previous pyramid he made.
"And then... This is the opposing Gang. You fight one and
you fight them all." He said. "...The one who leads that----."
"You." I cut him off from what he was about to say.
He laughed while shaking his head. "No. Ryosuke Sato is
their leader. Half Japanese and Half Filipino."
Half Gago and Half Tarantado?!
Sato?! Wait! That's Yuri's opponent who also wants to kill me.
Shutanginamers! Okay, that part is clear to me.
I looked at Jason. "And you? Where are you?"
He smiled and took a yellow lime.
He took two of them and placed them between the pyramids of lime.
"Like Keifer... In between is what we are often called.
We don't join anyone, we don't start groups like
others and we don't care about the rules of the two Gangs."
I didn't say anything and just waited for him to continue speaking.
"...That's why this is Keifer." He picked up a yellow lime
. "...the name is too famous. He fought everyone and
made them fall at his feet..." He smiled as if he was annoyed. "...
everyone thought he would replace Ram but he just laughed at the
position that everyone wanted."
And you wanted it too.
I'm not stupid enough to not notice that he also wanted Ram's position.
Keifer could easily have been the leader but he refused.
But why did they join the Gang war if he didn't want to join
any group? That pest King is really a mess.
"Riyo----Riyokwunan----the customer at the store!" It was annoying, because
it was hard to mention the name. "...Why is he also my target?
Yuri is his opponent, right?"
He looked at me in surprise. "Isn't Yuri flirting with you?"
We're already engaged, bro!
"H-no."
He shrugged. "I think Ryosuke thought he was flirting with you."
He was really pressing Ryosuke.
His forehead furrowed. "Oh no! Make it clear to Riyo----Just do it
! Make it clear to him so he'll stop me!"
"I'll try."
I narrowed my eyes at him. "You! Why do you want me to Tegi-
boom?!"
"Tegi---what?!"
"Tegi-boom. Die."
He laughed and shook his head slightly. He looked at me and his face gradually
became serious. "If I kill you, Keifer will be distracted
. When that happens, I'll defeat him."
Wait a minute... Don't be scary!
He suddenly smiled. "...But of course I won't do that.
He doesn't have feelings for you, right? He won't be affected either."
Oh, my gosh! You're still trying to get me...
I wanted to ask about Ram's trip but it didn't seem
necessary. Jason slowly returned the calamansi to
where he got it. "Do you know... I've been wondering why Keifer
didn't like you ." He said, stopping me. If you only knew, that's what I was thinking too. "You're not that pretty,
yet somehow you have something special that captures our interest." I frowned. What did he want to say?
Don't tell him that I have a crush on him and I'll hit him hard. "...Or maybe I'm wrong. Maybe Keifer has fallen
or you and just doesn't want you to get involved in trouble..." He must be crazy. Goto is bad for him. "...well
you never know. Unless..." I felt scared when his gaze suddenly changed to me. Before I could even speak, he
suddenly choked me. He knocked over our table and some things fell. Packing shit! I was already saying that!
"Hey! What are you doing?!" The saleswoman shouted but Jason ignored her. Even the other diners looked at
us and were alarmed. "Outside..." He said. "...he's outside." I wanted to ask what he was saying, but I couldn't. I
couldn't breathe and my voice seemed to be stuck when I came out. I tried to punch his arm but it didn't work.
I was already weak. "How did he follow us?" He took my cellphone from his jacket with one hand. "...not
because of this. How did he?" He had a motto for banks, Idiot! He threw my cellphone on the table. I tried to
reach it with one hand but I couldn't. I need to ask for help. "Are you struggling?" He asked innocently.
Probably... Your question was too stupid! He smiled and suddenly let go of me. I fell to the floor along with the
chair I was sitting on earlier. I tried to crawl away. Jason pushed the table between us hard. He watched me
crawl while laughing. "It's been a while since he came in here. I'm getting bored." He said and came closer to
me. "...It's like he doesn't care about you." Nothing at all, so stop it! He helped me stand up and even though it
was hard, I forced myself to. I caught my breath while looking at him. "I thought he would save you even
though he was just close." It's annoying! This guy is really stupid. He's just as crazy as his brother who he said
wasn't close to. I pulled out all the strength I had left. I kicked him causing him to throw himself away from
me. I almost fell over. I was still breathing deeply as I watched him stand up. Before he could even speak, I
orced myself to walk away. But I guess I was just unlucky. I'm sure and I can't be wrong. These are his
companions, the same ones I saw at the store Percy and I bought from. "Hahahahahahaha..." Jason laughed
loudly while shaking his clothes. "...They're right. You're fighting." Wait for me to regain my strength. I backed
away when he looked at me and took a step closer. He was smiling and seemed amazed at what I had done
to him. "But what I want to see is what Keifer will do when you're crippled." He said and kicked the chair in
ront of him towards me. "Aaagghhhh!!" I shouted while bending over. I heard it hit the wall near me. I looked
at him evilly. He was still laughing while looking at me. He picked up the chair again and threw it at me. I
immediately jumped in the other direction. I was even more action star than I was doing. I looked at the way
out, this idiot's fellow hudlongs were blocking it. "Why are you hiding from me? Don't you want to face me?" He
asked angrily . I almost crawled away from him. I looked at my hand when I hit something. My cellphone! I
took it and tried to open it but I was stopped by the pair of shoes in front of me. I immediately stood up and
ran away but his companions blocked me . They were laughing like maniacs. That's when I noticed that the
people eating earlier and the vendor were gone . That's why it seems like no one is calling the police or
stopping us. I'm going around to make sure no one can get close to me. I even saw Jason leaning against a
wall with his arms crossed. "This is where we'll find out if Keifer really cares about you." He said. "He doesn't
care about me! So stop me!" I shouted. Suddenly someone grabbed me. I was shocked so I punched him and
immediately fell to the floor. "Dude! There's blood..." The other one said. To be honest, I'm still feeling weak. I
don't know if I can fight them. From Jason's look, I don't think I can. If Keifer is outside. I just hope he thinks of
caring for me even for a moment. +