Chapter-253

King


Jay-jay's POV


"Where are you going?" I asked almost in a whisper.
Honey looked like she was already in a daze. Her grip on the steering wheel was so tight.
It felt like it was going to fall off.
Her car was starting to speed up.
Ferrari to men! We're going to fly here!
I couldn't get any answers from her if she was like this. She still owed
me an explanation for what was happening in the King of Vipers' life.
"Damn it! Ugh!" She screamed, almost making me jump.
Otherwise, she must have gone completely crazy. I needed to
jump out of the car. My goodness! But it seemed like I didn't need to do that anymore. The car's speed
gradually slowed down and she parked it on the side of the road. "Is there a problemâ€"?" I couldn't finish what I
was going to say because she suddenly slammed the steering wheel hard. Putcha! I'm going to get out or she
might hit me. "I hate them! I hated Felix and now I hate Percy! They're jerks!" She screamed. I was holding on
to my bench because I was afraid of him. I didn't know what he would do next. I hadn't opened the door yet so
I couldn't leave right away. "W-what did those two do to you?" I asked hesitantly. I shouldn't have said anything.
He might have hit me if I didn't divert his attention to someone else. Suddenly he screamed shrilly. My
eardrums burst and it felt like all my earrings had fallen out of my ears. Oh my....shit. "That Felix! He's damn!
And that Percy!" He took a deep breath. "...we were supposed to have a date last night. It was hard to fit that
date into my schedule and then he just ruined it! While he was the one who promised me the date!" I frowned.
It felt like something was wrong. It turns out Percy was the one who promised the date, so why was he the
one hiding? These two are in such a mess. "He promised?" "Yes! He said, I'll help him talk to Keifer and in
return he'll date me! That guy! So stupid!" He said annoyed. Talk to...shit! That idiot is doing something I
don't know. Why did he talk to that idiot? Is something going on that I don't know. What iz de meaning of thez?
"W-what were they talking about?" "I don't know. I don't stick my nose in his personal businesses." Annoyed! I
feel strange. That Persing doesn't like to talk yet. I still don't know the reason he's mad at Yuri. I bit my lower
lip. I don't like this feeling I'm feeling.
When it really has to do with the Dimunyung Hari, I can't be bothered.
"You still owe me an explanation." I said, ignoring
the bee's anger.
One of his eyebrows rose. "What?"
Now I was the one feeling annoyed. "What we were talking about
earlier! Why did you come back to the Philippines with the Kingâ€"Keifer!"
He gave me a sharp glare. I was even more annoyed by what he did.
Should I poke his eyes out?
Should I blind him?
"Maybe it would be better if I took you to him." He said and quickly
started the car.
I couldn't even move. I just clung to the would-be captain because
of his speed. He even beat him in the race.
Cars honked at us a few times because he overtook.
Also, because of the panic and fear, I couldn't look around.
I only breathed a sigh of relief when he turned into a wide
parking lot.
The car stopped. "Down!"
I felt annoyed. You thought so! When I got out of the car, I felt like
going back inside. The big Fer Corp sign was the one that caught
my eye.
My son.... When Kuya saw me, I was all out!
"What are we doing here?!" I asked while looking around.
Kuya Angelo might be around. I'll be skinned alive.
There's a sermon to go along with that if he did.
"I'm going to Keifer."
I stopped. I'm going to go? You son of a shutanginamers! Don't
say thatâ€"don't! No way!
My feet moved of their own accord toward the entrance of the building. There were so
many people scattered around. Most of them were dressed in business attire.
I didn't care if Kuya Angelo would see me.
Irritated! Why was I so excited to see him?!
Suddenly, someone grabbed my arm before I could even enter the
entrance. I turned around and saw Honey's stern face
.
"What are you? Stupid? If you don't notice, something's going on
here!"
I looked around and at the people I had already seen earlier. Most
of them were looking at us.
"Miss Jasper Jean." Someone called.
Naks. The word Miss was so beautiful.
I turned around and a familiar woman was approaching.
She stopped in front of us with a smile as Honey let go of my arm.
"Did you go to Sir Angelo?" She asked me politely.
I made an awkward smile and grimace. "Wh-what..."
I couldn't remember who she was. I think it was Brother Angelo's assistant or one of the
employees I had met before.
"We're looking for Mr. Watson." Honey whispered.
"Ahh, is that him? He's still in the conference room with Sir Angelo."
Are they together? Shit! I said it. He's the investor who's
coming from the UK. I felt
like I was holding my head. What is that? My brain doesn't want to function anymore
. I don't know what to do. I want to see him but
for what? What if he doesn't want to see me.
"Just wait inside. Let's go and I'll get you a
visitor's ID." That's what the woman in front of us said.
She walked ahead and Honey followed her.
My legs didn't want to move. Bad trip! They were really stiff now. I think they
were wrapped too tightly.
"What! Are you there?" Honey said irritably, causing
us to look at each other again.
I forced my legs to move. My legs felt like robots as
I walked after them. People were staring at me even more.
Get ready! I'll cut you off right there. At the reception, I
saw Honey and the woman. She had a large ID.
Just like the one they gave me when I first came here.
When we got closer, Honey handed me the ID that was for me.
She put on hers.
"Let's go here." That's what the woman we were talking to said.
She took us to the back of the reception. There was a large sofa
set and coffee table in the middle. Only a marble wall separated it from
the reception itself. Meanwhile, the parts where
you can see the outside of the building are glass.
I sat on one of the sofas where I could see the elevator. I don't know
but I couldn't take my eyes off it.
"I'll just tell the people upstairs that you're here and waiting."
The woman said but Honey immediately stopped her.
"Don't bother. I've already texted Keigan."
The woman just smiled and said goodbye. I thanked her and
looked back at the elevator door.
I didn't make it to class. I also knew that Ci-N and Yuri were worried
about me as well as the other Ulopong. Even if I wanted
to call them, I couldn't because I left my phone in my bag at
school.
"You know, you look like a fool." Honey said to me.
I felt awkward when I turned to look at her. She was still sitting cross-legged
while looking at her cellphone.
I really wish I had picked up my phone!!
"W-when did you come back to the Philippines?" I asked.
"Me? Just yesterday. Keifer? I don't know."
"What don't you know? I thought you were together in the UK?"
She blinked before answering. "Duh! Probably not all the time. Besides,
he's run away from us a few times. We'll find out because
he and Keigan are suddenly fighting." She typed on
her cellphone for a moment and spoke again. "...but from what I understand. How many times
has he come home to the Philippines."
How many times has he come home?
If he's been home a few times, why doesn't he even
show himself to us...or to me? What does that mean? He's giving me the
space he says he's been saying?
Or maybe he really doesn't want to show himself anymore.
I suddenly felt like holding my chest. It's annoying! It hurts so much
when that thing comes to my mind.
That maybe he really doesn't like me anymore.
"H-how's he doing?" I couldn't help but ask.
"He's fine, I think. He's still the same as before. He doesn't talk too much.
Always alone and drinks. The only thing that's changed is that he stopped
smoking." She explained.
I want to know if he's eating well. I want to know
if he's talking to other women. I want to know
if....if....if he misses me too.
I'm annoyed with myself. I'm getting high on him again.
It shouldn't be like this. Why am I affecting him so much?
You idiot! It's your fault for affecting him.
I looked at Honey. I was jealous of her. I was jealous because
she was with Keifer. I couldn't help but wish I
was the only one in her situation.
I remembered the first time I met her. I was so annoyed by
her cuteness and flirtatiousness. Speaking of first meeting, I
suddenly remembered something.
"Didn't you say you and Keifer don't have a thing?" I asked
Honey.
She nodded in response.
"Why is this the first time we're meeting, you're like a snake when you're around
him?" I asked a little annoyed.
She thought for a moment before adjusting her seat. "Ow, that one!" She smiled
sweetly at me. "...It's just for show. We often do that to
chase away the girls who are around him.
Keifer has a chickboy streak but he's still delicate when it comes to women."
Chase away?
"Who did you chase away that day?"
"None. It was the other way around. He's making someone jealous."
He answered and winked at me.
He looked at me with a meaningful look in his eyes. It was as
if he was saying 'you know what I mean, don't play dumb with me'.
I quickly looked away, causing him to laugh.
Bad trip!
His cellphone rang so he stopped laughing. He answered it
and talked for a while. When he put down his cellphone, he stood up and
walked away.
"Let's go..." He said before passing me. "...they're going down."
After he said that, I looked at the elevator. I could clearly see
the floor number on the small monitor above where the elevator was and the
arrow pointing down.
My heart beat gradually accelerated. It felt like what
I was afraid of was coming. But my mind was racing. I was debating
whether to show myself to him or not.
Either way, my body dictated only one thing. I couldn't
move from where I was standing. I couldn't take my eyes off that
shiny elevator.
My breathing tightened until the death bell rang
â€"the elevator's bell.
My heart beat faster. It felt like it was going to break out of my chest.
It felt like it wanted to separate from my body.
Get ready! I'll kidnap you!
And when the door finally opened, people slowly started to come out.
Keigan was the first I saw, he seemed to have changed. He had lost a
little weight.
Behind him, walked the person I had wanted to see for a long time. The
person I hated but was looking for. The person I cursed
but cried for. The person I really want to shower cheaply with.
"K-keifer..."
He was in business attire. His movements were polished as if he were a respectable
person. He looked a little matured but still handsome.
His face was clear.
He briefly talked to another man who was also in business attire.
I had a chance to observe him more.
"I have to go." Honey said but I ignored him.
I didn't realize that he had already left my side. I still couldn't
take my eyes off the King's dam. I
wanted to step on my foot to rush him. I wanted to scream
to curse at him. I wanted to... I wanted to make him feel the
pain we had when he was gone.
You son of the earth Keifer!!
Why do you have this effect on me? An animal!
My body can't move. My legs and knees don't want to follow me. Shutanginamers!
I noticed too late that my cheeks were already wet with tears. Damn it!
I shouldn't be crying. There's no point in crying! Kingina!
This is all his fault!
It's your fault, you animal! You've done nothing but make me cry.
You're a whore! You're a big party! Waaaahhhhhh!
I'll really scream at you! When I get up close to you.
I'll scream right in your face! I'll scream at you! I'll scream at you.....
"KEIFER, YOU'RE SHOCKED!!"
It was too late when I realized what I was really thinking. I
just covered my mouth. Honey and the other
people were looking at me.
But that wasn't what I was worried about. What worried me was Hari not moving
. Did he recognize my voice?
I need to hide! What.....tumble! No. Crawl.....table.....wheel!
Kinginames! It's like I'm hiding something I owe.
In my desire to hide from Hari. I jumped from where I was standing
to the other side of the sofa. I was even better than an action star in what I did.
"Who is that?"
"Please someone call security."
"The youth are really young these days."
"What a filthy mouth."
I heard people say not far from where I was hiding.
You can call security later when they're gone.
I heard footsteps approaching my place. Ha! There are
the security guards.
"Where is she?" A familiar voice said.
My body stiffened. I even held my breath so they wouldn't
know where I was. I wasn't ready to face her.
Why don't you shout at me!
But even so, her voice was like music to my ears.
Her voice seemed to have grown a bit. Puberty hit, that's it!
"She's gone." A big voice said.
"I'm sorry Mr. Watson. Believe me,
she's not our employee." A woman said as if she was pleading.
"It doesn't matter. Your business proposal won't be affected
." She replied. "...I just don't like hearing inappropriate
words. Maybe I'll make her pay with those profanity."
I closed my eyes tightly. He knew I was here. He knew! The
last word he said had an emphasis. Mud!
"Kuya!" Keigan's voice. "...we have to leave. We're going to be late for the
flight."
Okay! Let's go!
"Okay." He answered and I heard a few footsteps away.
Even though I couldn't hear anything anymore, I still didn't leave my hiding place.
I could feel a human presence. My gut feeling was strong!
My suspicions were confirmed when I heard him speak.
"Maybe next time." He said as if he was walking away. "...Jay-jay."
I finally came out of my hiding place. But he was gone,
his back was to me and he was already out of the building. I wanted to cry again!
That really was the roar. That child-like one.
And that's what I would do later. Since it wasn't far away,
Kuya Angelo was standing. His eyebrows met and
his nose seemed to be smoking with anger.
Dead! Hill! Funeral!