Chapter-283

Spaceship

Keifer's POV


"Have you prepared your things?" Keigan, who was currently dazed, turned to me. He raised his eyebrows
while looking at me. "Why should I prepare my things?" He looked so confused. Not again. I release a heavy
sighs. "Tell me Keigan, do you have a problem?" He shook his head. "Do I look like I have a problem?" I held my
chin. Every day I don't see Keigan, he seems to be a different person. Some days he's bossy and some days he
doesn't seem to know us. "What's my name?" I ask him and he laughs. "You don't remember your own name
anymore?" He said while laughing. I look at him straight in the eye. "What is my complete name Keigan?" He
seemed to sense that I was serious. He scratched his head slightly. "Mark Keifer Watson." "What's the name of
your younger brother?" I quickly asked after he answered. "Mike Keiren Watson." "What's your whole name?"
"Mir Keigan Watson." "Where did you get the scar on the side of your right big toe ?" "From your broken toy
that's scattered around your room." "How old are you when you found out that you have astigmatism?" "14
after having headaches." "Where did you hide Keiren when you decided to scare him?" "Basement. Besides
your favorite roomâ€"what is this all about?!" "Just checking your memory." He laughed angrily before standing
up and walking away. I felt a pang of guilt. He looked okay but why did something really seem wrong with him.
I don't want to force him to tell me. Maybe he'll just distance himself from me even more. "Keifer! You ready?"
It was Honey while walking toward me. I stood up and adjusted my necktie. I took the coat that was on the
back of the sofa and shook it before putting it on. "I'm ready." I said and walked. She followed me with her
expensive bag and a pink brief case. I was the one who looked like a secretary because of her cuteness.
"Uncle said that many of their investors withdrew because of the Data breach issue. Why are you still
investing in them?" She asked while hiding the paper she was holding in the brief case. "I know their Vice
Chairman. He said before that there's no such thing as losing. It's only winning or learning." I press my car key
to unlock my car. "I'm going to invest in him because I know he won't
give up. That's the kind of person who's hard to bring down in the business world."
I got into the car and he did the same. I drive
smoothly to our destination. I plan to invest in
Angelo's friend's company.
Tiger was the one who told me about his company's current problems.
Money wasn't the only reason I invested in him.
I knew I would need him in the future.
We arrived at the address Honey mentioned.
Their company's building was large and unusual. I wasn't surprised because
he's always shown off his wealth to everyone.
"After this, let's eat, huh? I want steak."
My forehead creased. Then he'd complain that he's gaining weight but
he only eats meat.
That's probably why Felix doesn't want to flirt with you.
When we got inside, we were immediately greeted by the employees.
They smiled at us and greeted us almost simultaneously.
"Mr. Richardson is waiting for you." A man said.
I simply nodded before following him. We approached the elevator and when
it opened, there were only four of us inside.
"Do you have any requests? Coffee, tea or cola?
Do you also want something to eat during the meeting?" One of
them asked me.
It was Honey who answered. "Café latte and whiskey." She said while
typing on her phone.
"Whiskey?" When they confirmed.
"If you have none, Champagne or Red wine will do."
I adjusted the buttons on my coat. I don't know why but
I suddenly felt nervous. I don't usually feel nervous when I'm sure
about what I'm going to do. This is the first.
We arrived at my destination's office floor. The
man who assisted us knocked first before opening the door.
I had only taken two steps when I saw who was
inside. It was Mr. Richardson and the one and only.... Angelo.
"Mr. Watson. It's good that you've arrived."
My destination said.
"Mr. Richardson." I said and walked closer to them.
He offered his hand for a handshake and I accepted it. I couldn't help
but look at Angelo. He was looking at us seriously while sitting
on the long sofa.
This look was the reason why I felt nervous.
"Stop calling me Mr. It's like we have nothing in common. Call me
by my nickname."
"Don." I said and he nodded.
He motioned for us to sit down and that's what Honey did.
Don's attention immediately shifted to her.
"And who's this beautiful woman?" Don walked up to her and reached out
to kiss her back.
Honey quickly grabbed her hand. "Keifer's secretary."
Don faced me. "Such a shame. You keep her only as a
secretary."
"We're both taken." We said in unison.
My eyebrows almost rose. She doesn't have a boyfriend so how did
she get taken.
Maybe she has an imaginary one.
I looked at Angelo when I gave her a meaningful look.
I knew he knew I was talking about Jay-jay.
"Really? With each other?" Don said and laughed.
I shook my head. "No. With his cousin." I pointed at Angelo.
He looked at him in disbelief. He looked back at me before
looking at him again. Suddenly Don laughed out loud. He pointed at me and
Angelo while shaking his head.
"For real?" He asked while laughing so loud.
He approached Angelo and laughed right in his face.
He remained motionless while looking at me evilly.
"Seriously Angelo? You teach him to hit woman and ended up hitting
your cousin." He said and Angelo suddenly looked at him deadly.
He stopped laughing and adjusted his necktie. "I told you to shut up now."
"Let's start the meeting. We have something to talk about
so hurry up." Angelo said and Don pressed the intercom to call his
secretary.
"Send the papers here now." He said.
I sit just across Angelo. I couldn't help but feel uneasy because of the stare
he was giving me. It was as if he was digesting what he was doing.
What the hell is wrong with him?
We started the meeting with Mission and Vision. The work done and
events that they held before. I ask a few questions that Dan immediately
answered.
With complete details we finish our meeting less than two hours. Angelo
patiently waiting for us to finish. He never said a thing while watching us.
"So, would you like to close the deal now?" Don asked me.
"Sure."
Don called his secretary and handed me the contract. Not that
long when it came in and handed me the papers.
I read it for a moment before signing it and Don did the same.
After the meeting we all became silent.
An awkward silence.
"Miss Beautiful." Don called Honey. "Can you leave us for a while?
We have a private matter to discuss."
Honey looked at me. I nodded to signal her to
leave. She did so with a copy of the contract and her precious
bag.
We stood up almost at the same time when Honey came out. We were still surprised
at first but it turned out that we were the only ones doing the same thing. Taking off
our coats. Don took off his and then his necktie.
"You really are brainwashed, aren't you?" Don said while pointing at
me and Angelo.
I sat down after hanging my coat on the bench.
Angelo did the same, frowning at me.
"What are you talking about?" I ask them.
They look each other first before answering me.
"About the fraternity." Angelo said. "I want you to know what they
did to us and what they'll do to you."
"They'll take advantage of you. That's what they did to us." Don said.
I arched a brow. Are they saying this to make me lose interest in joining
their group?
"They'll come when people are in trouble. Of course, they'll be armed with knives
so they can do what they want." He added. "...That's what
they did to Angelo and me."
"I know what you're doing. You're saying this to encourage me
not to join." I chuckled.
They exchanged meaningful glances.
"Can you kill someone?" Angelo said that makes me stop.
"That's their initiation."
"You can't be serious."
"We're dead serious Keifer." Don answered me.
"The more desperate you are the more they'll play with you.
Sometimes they will ask you to do the most unexpected thing."
I'm out of words. I don't know if they are fooling me or if
what they are saying is true. But ending someone else's life is no joke.
"What did they do to you?" I ask them.
"They asked me to kill someone but I didn't do anything. I'm not that
desperate so they gave me a different initiation." Dan said and looked at
Angelo.
"They asked the same and I almost did." He said and looked at me straight
in the eye.
"Why didn't you and who is it?"
"A kid. An innocent and clueless kid. He doesn't know anything about
my agenda and I see no good reason to end his life. So I choose not to."
He didn't blink as he stared at me and said those words
. I had a strange feeling with every word he said.
That kid...is there a possibility?
"Why are you saying this to me?"
"Introduction." Don said while gesturing his hands. "Get to know
the group you're joining."
"They only have a few members. Most of them are old money, filthy
rich or tycoon billionaires." Angelo added.
"How did you join? You're not that rich."
He smirked. "There are things that you haven't discovered about me."
"Sometimes it's not just about money." Don said but I doubt that.
From joining to becoming a member, there's money involved so
why isn't it about money?
If what they're saying is true, there's a chance they'll also order me
to kill just to be their member. But if I don't join,
where will I get people like them?
Having alliances like theirs is a big win for my side.
I have to think wisely. This isn't just for me. This is for my brothers
and Jay-jay. If I don't join their group, when will I meet another person
like them?
I'll just hope for the best.
"I still want to join." I said without hesitation.
They both sighed deeply.
"Stubborn. I'll take it from you." Don said to Angelo. "You spoiled him too
much."
"Shut up!" Angelo shouted at him before turning to me. "Are you sure you
're there?"
I nodded with full of confidence. I'm going to hit the moon but
this is all that comes to mind.
"I'll give you time Keifer." He said. "After that time,
I'll ask you again and if that's still the answer..." He looked at Don
first then faced me again. "...I'll recruit you."
He stood up and walked out of the office. His friend and I were left with
just a glance at him. As soon as the door closed, we
aced each other again.
He smirked at me. "Just a reminder. There's no holding back when
you start this." I nodded. "Don't show off or be arrogant to others and
above all..." He paused as if he's thinking then smiled wickedly.
"...Whoever recruits you, will do your initiation."
Fvck!
Angelo will recruit me. Fvck this! He'll definitely make a fan of
me. What if it's worse? Shit! I wish I had recruited Ervin instead
.
I heard Don's loud laughter.
"You're turning pale!" He said and laughed so hard.
"Whatever. I'm leaving."
I picked up my coat from the bench. I gave him a hug while he was
still busy laughing. When I left his office, Honey immediately
greeted me.
"Steak." She said while grinning like a child.
My stomach felt like it was spinning when she said that. I suddenly felt hungry.
So even though I didn't want to, I just nodded. I walked ahead of her and
she followed me.
After a while, the employees we met greeted us
until we reached the parking lot.
"I know a place." She said and while checking her phone.
"Just tell me the direction."
I drive the car while Honey keeps telling me the direction. I'm not
sure about the route we're taking. If I hadn't just nodded at them,
I might have driven home.
"Turn that corner. Then you'll seeâ€"THERE
!" She excitedly pointed to the steak house.
I look for a space to park when I notice a familiar car.
Is that...Percy's?
I immediately parked the car when I found a spot. I immediately
got out and Honey did the same. I quickly walked over to
Percy's car.
"Hey! What are you doing with that? You already have a car like that, right?" Honey
said while waiting for me.
"I know this car. It belongs to someone I know." I said and looked at the
window of steak house hoping to see him....and her.
"Who?"
My heart suddenly beats faster and louder. She's here with Percy. I can
see her talking to him.
"What? Who? Is that inside?" He asked again while trying
to look inside.
"Jay-jay is here with someone."
He sighed while looking at me. "Have you changed?"
My forehead creased. "No."
He straightened himself. He combed his hair with his hand.
He also patted his cheek lightly.
"I understand. Let's go inside and show him."
He looked like he was thinking something else. He also looked like he didn't believe what I said.
"What?"
He didn't answer. He just grabbed my arm and pulled me inside
. I immediately straightened myself.
"Table for two?" An usher asked us.
"Yes please." It was Honey who answered.
Before our conversation could even find a seat, I motioned for
her to stop.
"Sir?"
"Follow me and I'll tell you where I wanted to sit."
I pulled Honey closer to Percy. They both don't see us which
makes it easier for me to walk closer to them.
I stopped right in front of them and so did Honey.
"Keifer?" Percy asks.
"Percy..." I said and turned to Jay. "...Jay."
She turned her head to face us
and gave us a fake smile. "Are you there
? I didn't notice."
"I didn't notice or really didn't care." It was Honey provoking
her.
"Both..." Jay answered.
"Maki..." Honey called me. "...introduce me to
your blue-eyed friend."
I almost arched a brow. She didn't know Percy? And why would she want
to know him? Even though I was surprised, I still did it.
"Percy this is Honey Bee Raider. My lawyer's niece." I tap her
hands. "...Honey, this is Percy Collâ€"Mariano."
She offered her hand for a handshake and Percy accepted it.
Honey asks a question but I didn't hear her. My attention are all belong to
Jay-jay. I can't look away from her. I don't want to and if
I open my eyes, she's gone.
"Introductions are over... Let's go." She said while smiling.
There's a bitter pain in my chest. I can't help but
eel sick.
"Rude." It was Honey. I wanted to keep her quiet because I might start a fight
again . "Jay, don't do that." Percy scolded her. She obviously don't like it but choose to say nothing. "We'll eat
here too, mind if we share a table?" Finally! Honey ask the thing that I wanted to ask before. I knew they were
against each other so I immediately went ahead. "That's a great idea." I hand signal the usher and tell them my
request. They immediately set up a pair of benches and a table for us. Jay immediately moved when he saw
me sitting next to him. The waiter gave us the menu. "Red wine for four people." I said and handed the menu.
Honey was the one who said the type of steak I wanted. I didn't want to take my eyes off my partner. Her short
hair is waving a bit every time she moves. I saw her hair on Ci-N's birthday . I just ignored it because to me any
hair is beautiful. Even bald. "So, how did you become step-siblings?" Honey broke the silence. Jay answered
her."Please." I almost slapped my forehead. They started again. "I'm not talking to you, I'm talking to him."
Honey pointed her finger to Percy. "I'm not talking to you too, I'm talking to..." Searching for someone to point
her finger. "...him." Ended up to Percy. They exchanged glances before he agreed. "O-oh... I'm talking to her." I
shook my head in disbelief. She just had to nod. Our order arrived and we started to eat. Except for Jay-jay.
She's obviously having trouble slicing it. "Let me slice it for you." I said and about to grab her plate but she
handed it to Percy. "Please slice it... Thank you!" She said while grinning. I wanted to throw my plate in Percy's
ace. I just want to treat her like a queen. My Queen to be exact. "Percy, do you have a girlfriend?" I almost
arch a brow to Honey. She was obviously interested in the person in front of her. What if she knew this was
Felix's brother? "W-nothing..." Percy answered uncomfortably. Someone still haven't moved on. I can't blame
her either, she loves Freya too much. "I'm just in the comfort room." He said and left. I still couldn't take my
eyes off Jay. This was my chance to talk to her properly. "Honey..." I called her. "...make him busy." Honey
quickly stood up. "My pleasure." She said and followed Percy. I saw that Jay was no longer restless. He
couldn't leave. Not now was my chance. "We need to talk." I said. "You're already talking." So savage. "Listen to
me..." I started. "...I don't know where to startâ€"." "At the starting line." She cut me off. My forehead creased and
I'm starting to feel irritated. I loosened my necktie so much that I could barely take it off. "Okay..." I released a
heavy sigh. "...I was there from the beginning." "At the end to be happy." She said while grinning. She's testing
my patience. "Jay... I'm trying to be nice here." I said with authority. I also finished drinking from the glass of
wine in front of me. I don't want to get angry now. Not here and not in front of him. "Please Jay. I want to
explain everything to you. So please calm down and listen to me." She became quiet, which is why it entered
my mind that she was letting me speak but I saw her sad eyes. "That's enough Keifer. Don't explain." She said
calmly but I can hear a bit of shake on her voice. I don't want to see her cry again because of the suffering I'm
causing her. I'm ready to tell her everything, just don't lose her to me. "I have to. I want you to know everything."
"I don't want to..." She looks down. "...I don't want to listen to you." I bit my lips. I don't want to force her
because I might just hurt her more. But if I don't tell her, when will it be? "That's enough... Please. I'm tired. I'm
tired of loving you even though I'm doing nothing. I'm trying to stay away from you but you're pulling me back."
I saw tears fall from her eyes. Don't stay away. You don't have to stay away. You have no reason to stay away
rom me. It's my fault. I'm the reason for your pain. "Why? Why are you running away from me?" I'm the one
who should give you space. "Because that's the right thing to do. There's no reason for me to stay, right? I love
you but you don't love me. I was right once to be fooled by your deceit, I don't want to do it again." No. That's
not the right thing to do. You have lots and lots of reason to stay. I don't love you? Impossible! Truly
impossible! I didn't say a thing. I let her speak. I'm letting her say the things that she wanted to say before. All
the pain and agony inside her . " If it were up to me, I'd leave your Section. Because your presence torments
me. When you're there, it feels like my heart is breaking. Coming in is torture for me , c- c I badly want to wipe
her tears. "Just please Keifer." She looks at me. "...That's enough." Maybe it's not the right time to tell her the
truth. My presence gives her pain and every word from my mouth are like daggers that stab her. I want to tell
her the truth because I might lose her but if I insist, she might just walk away from me. Right now her brain is
still closed because everything I did is still fresh in her mind. She can't let go but since my presence is what
hurts her, it might be better if I leave. I put down the table napkin and stood up to slightly approach her. "You..."
I started and leaned closer to her. "...You're making me crazy." She wipes her tear while looking at me
confusedly. I'm leaving like she wants but not to stop her. I'm doing this to make sure she won't have any more
trouble because of me. I will work hard for us. I will do anything for us. Because.... "I'm Mark Keifer Watson.
I'm smarter than you think. I'm stronger than you know..." I smirked. "...And I'm the King of Ulupongs." From
where I was standing I walked over to her. I hold her nape to push her closer to me. Closer to my lips. I am
marking her now. Sealing a promise with our lips. She's mine and I am hers. I pulled a minute after to catch
our breath. I leaned my head on her. I don't want to let go but I have to. This is making me crazy but the hell I
care. Being in love makes everybody loose their sanity. They're just denying it. "You're the only one Jay...
You're the only one who's made me suffer like this." I let go her nape and sit at the chair next to her. "You're the
one who's making me suffer." She said with irritation. I hold her hand before kissing the back of it. I pressed it
to my cheek while staring at her. I'm exhausted but I will work hard just to win this game. As I stare at her. It all
comes back to me. Why am I doing this and if I'm still doing it. "I'm scared." I said and forced my lips to smile.
"...I'm scared of many things..." But what scared me the most... Is losing you. I close my eyes while feeling the
numbness in my throat. My eyes have a mind of its own. My tears fall naturally in front of her. In front of Jay-
jay, the woman I love more than myself. "Yuri is right. I lied to him, I lied to you and I lied to myself. I have
eelings for you that you can never imagine." I confess. This is the right thing to do. "K-keifer..." I touched her
cheek with one hand. She stiffened. "I'm afraid to touch you even if I want to. I don't want to hurt you like I did
to Freya. But when I'm consumed by jealousy, I can't control myself." My lips form in a thin line thinking that I
will become like my father. Remembering those moments that I made her cry because of my too much anger.
"...I won't let that happen again." I said and suddenly remembered that we're leaving tonight. I can't even
celebrate my birthday with her. I smiled and closed my eyes. "My birthday is coming up and you're the gift I
want." I felt her hesitation. She's having doubts and it's normal. I let her go and wipe my fave using my bare
hands. "You want me to stop? Then I will." I paused and looked at her reaction. "...but that's only for a while."
"What..." She released a heavy sighs. "...I'll stop but only for a while? W-why? What are you thinking about?"
Her forehead creased with so much confusion. "I'm giving you space." I know she's probably thinking about
spaceship now. "...But when I return. You're officially mine either you like it or not." She's about to complain
when someone jumps in front of us. It was Percy with a messy hair and clothes. He tried to pull Jay-jay away
and hurried away. I just let them go because that one looked scared. "Where's Percy?" Honey asked before
sitting by my side. "Leave. He got scared of you." I said and took a sip from my glass of wine. She pouted her
lips. "I thought he was enjoying himself. I'm still in full performance." I arched a brow. Full performance where?
What did he do? "Maybe he don't like it." She looked at me in horror. "He did like it." "What did you do?" She
smiled foolishly. "What do you think?" I didn't answer but more like I don't want to answer. My imagination will
not stop playing with me once I found out what it is. So better keep it in the dark. "You didn't answer." She said
and picked up her phone. "What's his full name? I'll add him on facebook." "Percy Rey Collins." I intentionally
used her previous last name. As I expected Honey looked at me in shock. I smirked. "OMG! He's the brother of
â€"aaaaahhhhkkkk!" I held my ear to my ear because of the loudness of her scream. People immediately
looked at us. I just let her go. I was more worried about leaving later. I haven't seen her in a long time. I hope I
can last a day without seeing her.