Chapter-324

Island

Jay-jay's POV

Ulowl! I'm
really getting angry at this crazy guy. Just don't open up in front of me, I'll hit him with a table. "Jay-jay, just
calm down." Ci said. I looked at him without changing my expression. He was the one who looked away now
because he was afraid of being hit. "How? Me. Calm down." I glared at him. "Teach me." "Jay-jay, okay." "Teach
me. I'll bite you there." He pouted while scratching his ear. I knew he couldn't think of a way either. Even me, I
don't know how to calm myself down without hitting that guy. I was just annoyed when I didn't hear any
answer from him. I just turned to the box I had set aside earlier. I was itching to open it and see the contents.
Whether it was for me or not, I was still going to open it. Maybe my anger would go away. I pulled the blue
ribbon so I could freely remove the lid of the box. I was even more surprised at first because what I saw was
all torn paper . Until I saw what was really inside . Snorlax. I smiled. A cup with Snorlax's design. I removed it
rom the box and looked closely. Even though it wasn't for me, I was still going to take it. Effectively, my anger
went away. All my attention went to Snorlax. It was like they had a new sibling again. "Look at Ci!" I boasted to
Ci-N. "How cute." He said and took it from my hand. "Do you collect people like you?" My anger seemed to
return. "Should I slap that in your face?" I asked annoyed. He just laughed before handing me the cup. I turned
to David to brag to him about what I got, but he was already asleep . He enjoyed being patted on the ear while
he slept. What does he really do at night? I just let him go and opened the box the cup was in. I was wondering
if there was a name of the origin but there wasn't. Not even a company or manufacturer label. Thank you very
much to whoever gave it to him. I put the cup back inside the box before closing it and tying it with a ribbon
again. I was still smiling as I put it in the bag . But my smile disappeared when the next teacher came in and
reminded the sly, evil I myself am struggling to study and then I have to teach others! "You're supposed to
review." I whispered to Ci and pointed to their King behind. "Hm?!" He replied in surprise. "Why is he
reviewing?" "He's going to catch up on lessons." "Yuri is the only one. He's a more diligent teacher." I briefly
looked at Yuri who was quietly reading her notes. She looked better now than before. I'll talk to her later. I had
already adjusted my seat when the teacher started. I just wrote a letter even though I didn't really understand
anything. And I wasn't going to read it either . I just really wanted to write. Until class was over and we had a
short break. I took out my cellphone and texted Yuri. To: Pres. Yuri. Message: let's go outside. Let's talk. I
immediately received a reply from her. From: Pres. Yuri. Message: sure. I put the cellphone back in my bag
before standing up and walking out of the room. I moved a little away from the room so that those gossiping
snakes wouldn't notice us . I was almost at the stairs when I saw Yuri following me. He smiled at me. "Is there
a problem?" He opened it for me. I turned to look up at the top of the stairs when I heard the door open. The
door was open and I could see outside. It looked like someone was on the rooftop. "Let's go." I said and he
nodded. We climbed the stairs one after the other. We weren't outside yet but I could already feel the strong
wind. It was good that it was cloudy now. When we came out, I didn't see anyone. It looked like the door had
just been blown open. "No one?" He asked and I nodded. "What are we going to talk about?" "About you." He
seemed to get what I meant. He bowed. I understood if he didn't want to talk about it but I couldn't shake the
worry from my heart. "Yuriâ€"." "I don't want you to worry. You have a lot of problems. If I add more, maybeâ€"."
"You're not different from me, Yuri." I cut off what he was going to say. " You were there when I needed you,
why now that you're the one who wants me to stop interfering?" He looked at me as if he was very tired. He
took off his glasses and I was shocked when he started crying. I quickly approached him and held his face.
"W-why? Did something happen?" I asked worriedly. "I'm so tired." He whispered and hugged me while
continuing to cry . I hugged him too while listening to his soft sobs. I couldn't help but cry. It was as if the
weight of his feelings was being passed on to me. He had cried in front of me before but not like this. "I don't
want to be Hanamitchi anymore." He said, giving me an idea of his problem. It felt like my heart was being
squeezed. I only saw Yuri's weakness now . Even though he didn't say it, I knew that the fight he had been
acing in his family all along, starting with his Mom. "Just cry. If you can't scream, then cry first." I tried to keep
my composure even though my voice was so broken. I knew I was going to cry a little but I didn't want that to
happen. I was the only one he could lean on now if I gave him any strength to hold on to. "They took my
Hahaoya away." He said like a childish complaint. "My Otosan turned his back on me. And I'm no longer the
heir of the clan." Everything was gone. I closed my eyes when I heard those words. They left Yuri like that .
Without anything to hold on to or to be with by his side. "I-I'm still here, Yuri. I won't turn my back on you." I said
and hugged him tighter. He continued until my gaze caught someone at the door. There was someone
standing and watching us. When I looked closely, it became clear to me who it was. He didn't react as he
looked at us. He shook his head for a moment before looking up and turning away. I didn't know why I felt
apprehensive.What if he sees us? What if the King of the Snakes sees us. He starts walking. I want to let go of
Yuri and chase him. My chest tightens as I watch him step away. But I don't have a good reason to do that. I
eel Yuri's embrace loosening so I let go too. He wipes his eyes before putting his glasses back on. I simply
wipe away the tears that escaped my eyes. "I'm sorry. I didn't know I was going to cry. I have no one to talk to
about it." He says and takes a deep breath. "It's okay. At least you've let out the weight of what you're feeling." I
orce a smile. "When was that?" "Almost a month now. At first it doesn't really affect me. But when they took
Hahaoya, it got more complicated." He smiles bitterly. "If we were still engaged , they probably took you too.
The cancellation is a blessing in disguise." I almost did. Yuri's family is really complicated. From the position
in the clan. To the race and the choice of spouse. I feel
so they're not just a rich family.
"But why did they take your mother?" I asked with concern
.
Even though his mother and I didn't get along very well,
he was still kind to me. I knew he loved Yuri very much, especially when
he cried in front of me and talked me into choosing his son.
"Remember when I told you that I take advantage of my situation in
my family?" He asked and I nodded. "The whole clan had
enough. They worked together to remove me from the list of the next
heir. They took advantage of the opportunity when I insisted on you being
the one I wanted to marry." He sighed. "
They were just waiting for me to make another mistake."
I was also at fault. I insisted on calling off the engagement.
That was probably the loophole
his family was waiting for.
"S-sorryâ€"."
"It's not your fault. I was too complacent because
Hahaoya was there. She always finds a way to save my ass." I could see
tears falling from his eyes. "But I can't even save him now
that he needs me."
I held his hand. "N-not like that. You just can't
do it now, but you can do it. W-what are they planning?"
"Somewhere in Japan, there's a hidden village that this world
doesn't know. It's the clan's owner. I know he's there
but they won't let me see him."
"How long will they keep him from you?" There was a hint of fear in
my voice.
It was hard that he didn't know about his mother's condition. After
now, he was fighting alone.
"Until, I bring honor to the family."
He shook his head as if it was something very difficult for him to do.
It seemed like it had been a long time since he had seen his mother.
"Sorry, there's nothing I can do to help you."
He shook his head and used one of his hands to touch my cheek
.
"Staying by my side is enough." He smiled and I reciprocated.
I told him that his problem was serious. It was just a shame that
his father abandoned him and left him alone. Now that
he really needed a partner.
I feel like no one is taking care of her at home. Maybe that 's why
her uniform is sometimes wrinkled. When I have time, I'll go
to them to see if she's okay.
We heard slow clapping that caught our attention.
When we looked back, Freya was walking slowly and clapping.
It was too early to put on makeup.
"I feel sorry for you." She said tonelessly while looking at
Yuri.
Yuri pulled me slightly and carried me behind her. I understood
her actions but she had no reason to protect me from this woman.
How many times have we fought over this?
"Freyaâ€"."
"Why are you so scared?" She asked Yuri angrily. "
I already know that."
Did Freya know? How?
I looked at Yuri, hoping that she would have an answer to what
this coloring book said. But she just looked at him as if waiting for
his next remark.
"Something different."
I thought he was still talking to Yuri but he was looking at me.
"People are calling me a flirt, slut or whore yet in reality..."
She smiled arrogantly. "I'm not alone."
"Stop itâ€"."
She immediately cut off Yuri's words. "What's different between
us!" She shouted, surprising me. "They're pointing their fingers on
me, when in reality we're just the same! She's bringing you along!"
What's going on? I don't understand.
"FREYA!" Yuri shouted angrily.
If I was surprised by Freya, I was more surprised by her. I almost
ainted.
"You praise your girl too much!"
"What's your problem with me?!" I asked annoyed.
I didn't understand where her intense anger was coming from.
I knew we didn't get along before but her anger seemed different now.
"There are many! You're the only one besides Ella that everyone is favoring
!" She shouted back at me. "I thought you wouldn't be
a problem with meâ€"."
"It's not her fault if Keifer doesn't give you money anymore
!" Yuri cut off what she was going to say.
She knew.
What a pain in my heart. Keiâ€"kwanan was giving
Freya money. But why? For what? Or maybe what
Aries was saying wasn't true. What if they were still seeing each other and he was giving her money in return.
My imagination was starting to play again. I didn't know
what to think. I couldn't help but replay the
conversation between her and Aries.
"You think this is all about his money? Fvck you!"
Freya got even angrier because of what Yuri said. "You should be thanking him.
He was the only one who was responsible for you. All of a sudden you wereâ€"
!"
"Shut up Freya!"
"â€"calling me at night!"
I let go of Yuri. Are they seeing each other? Why does he have to
call Freya. And every night.
He looked at me because of the way I let go. Fear was evident on
his face.
"Now you're afraid! I was the one who was by your side when your Dad left you
but that girl is still the one you want! While
he's taking you and Keifer with him!" Freya continued but
Yuri wasn't listening to her.
She just looked at me as if she was telling me not to
listen to what others had to say. But I had no other reaction but just kept
asking questions.
"And you're a girlâ€"!"
"STOP IT! SHUT UP FIRST!" I shouted.
I was even more confused because of how scared she was. I hadn't even answered
the first question and then she kept adding more.
But it seemed like she really didn't want to let go. Because of my shouting, it felt like something had
snapped in her brain. She suddenly rushed at me but before
she could reach me, an arm wrapped around her waist.
"Hey! Just chill!" Rory said as she let go of Freya.
She followed Edrix who was looking sharply at Yuri.
"Let go of me!" Freya was starting to lose her mind.
I saw Rory's mischievous smile before facing Edrix. "Rix, please stop
this Friend."
Friend?
Edrix gave him a hard time before facing us again. He looked at me.
"There's Ma'am. Keifer said you're back."
I grabbed Yuri's arm to comfort her. It was a good thing
she got what I meant. She nodded at me before starting
to walk.
"That girl won't choose you either!" Freya chased after us before
we finally got close to the door.
"Noise! Edrix, kiss her quietly!" Rory said.
"Fvck you!" Freya shouted at him.
"Edrix likes that!"
"Come on! Rory!"
I couldn't understand their next answers.
Rory laughed even louder and was clearly annoyed.
I let go of Yuri when we reached the floor of our room.
I didn't speak because I didn't know what to ask but
I wanted to hear what he had to say. I stopped and he did the same
.
"Jay, please." He pleaded.
I wanted to make it clear but he looked so stressed.
I let out a breath before nodding at him.
"Okay, we'll talk about it later."
He seemed to breathe a sigh of relief at what I said. We went back to the
room and almost all the Ulopongs' eyes were following us.
I wish you could take your eyes off him.
When I sat down, Ci's neck almost broke from following Yuri's gaze.
His nostrils flared even more when he faced me.
"Where are you from?" He asked accusingly.
"Rooftop." I answered without looking at him.
He held his chest and pretended to be surprised.
"That's a place for those who are in trouble."
I raised one eyebrow as I slowly looked at him. It was
the right suspicion again!
"What do you want to say?"
"What did you and Yuri do? You're cheating on Keifer."
That's the accusation. And what's cheating? I'm not cheating on anyone.
I don't have a boyfriend.
"Are we?" I asked while raising one eyebrow.
He imitated my action. "Don't you want it?"
I quickly raised my palm to hit him. He also quickly
bent down and blocked his arm.
This kid is a tease!
It's a good thing he stopped when our teacher started.
I was floating for almost the entire class because of what Freya said earlier on the rooftop. Even in our next
class , those things
still didn't leave my mind . I didn't realize that the class was over until I heard the bell reminding me of the
time. It was lunch break. I was about to get up to buy something from the canteen when Felix came in
ollowed by the deliveries. PIZZA!! There was spaghetti, fried chicken, nuggets, chicken fillet, lasagna and
anything else strong enough to crack your neck and make your stomach grow. "Don't eat it. You traitor." Ci
said, annoying me. But there was no problem with that. I also had no intention of eating here. Even though
pizza, chicken and lasagna seemed to be calling me. I was forced to turn around and organize my things. Even
though it hurt my feelings, I just accepted that it really wasn't possible. But my dilemma ended when someone
dropped a box of pizza in front of me. I almost jumped for joy if I hadn't seen who did it. "What's that?" I asked
a little annoyed. "Your lunch." The King of the Snakes replied. I was about to turn around when Rory suddenly
walked over to me while opening the pizza box. "You know, Jay-jay, just eat." He said as he brought the pizza
to my mouth. "Let go ofâ€"!" I couldn't finish what I was going to say because the pizza slammed into my
mouth. "It's delicious, isn't it? Come on! Eat it!" He said angrily. You're the only one Rory! I did it because I was
already annoying almost all the Snakes. Just so they wouldn't have anything to say, I just ate it. I didn't feel like
arguing with them either. Especially since what happened was still playing in my mind. I can't get it out of my
mind that maybe Yuri is really the one Aries is talking about that Freya is crazy about. What if it is? That's what
kept running through my mind. Until lunch and the entire afternoon class were over. I was out of my mind
while organizing my things. "Jay! Sir Alvin is calling you to the faculty!" Calix shouted. Why is that? I noticed
Kei looking at meâ€"well, I just frowned before turning away from him and walking towards the faculty. It's a
good thing he didn't get mad anymore. Maybe my energy was really running out. Or maybe he was affected by
seeing Yuri and me? Or it's better not to assume. When I got to the faculty, there were papers on Sir's table. He
was still photocopying some and putting them on top. "Mariano, here are the lectures given by other teachers
or Watson. You take care of them." Sir said and handed me all the papers. I quickly hugged them almost
alling apart. Before I could complain, Sir had already left. I looked like I didn't know that the other teachers
were looking at me. I just said goodbye as a courtesy and walked out of the faculty room. I wanted to throw
the papers because I was angry. Why me?! Maybe he's smarter than me! I was out of my mind while walking
to the parking lot. I didn't really know where I was going so I just thought I'd go home. I stopped when the
amiliar, beautiful, flashy and expensive car in front of me started reversing. The door slammed in front of me
before stopping. The window rolled down so I peeked at who was riding. It was the only one! Of course! Who
else would be the owner? I approached him and tried to shove the papers into his car. "There! You said to
study!" I said annoyed. Suddenly he took out his cellphone and called someone. "Angelo..." My eyes widened.
"Sir Alvin would like me to inform you that Jay-jay is disobeying him again." Son of the Snake. "Hey! Again!" I
shouted angrily. He put down his cellphone and my cellphone vibrated in my bag. I immediately picked it up
and almost dropped it when I saw Kuya's name. I was still shaking when I answered it. "K-kuya..." ["Don't come
home here until you finish what you're being asked to do!"] He said angrily. "Wait a minute! Do you know what
you're being asked to doâ€"?" The call had already ended. I was really being left alone! Kuya probably didn't
know what I was being asked to do. He wouldn't let this King of Demonic Snakes and I be together. I
immediately glared at him. "You're a fool! When I'm not home!" "Shh..." I heard him answer before closing the
window and hearing the door click in front of me. I didn't know what to do so I just opened the door. "What?!"
"Hop in." He ordered. I couldn't go home. I was forced to get in. I arranged the papers before fastening my
seatbelt. "Just a moment! You're welcome!" I saw a smile creep onto his lips. He tried to cover it up but it was
obvious. I had a really bad feeling about this. He had already started driving somewhere. I chose to look
outside and I didn't intend to talk to him. We had been on the road for about an hour when I noticed that the
place we were driving through was unfamiliar. I was about to ask a question when a bottle of water blocked
my view. "Here. Drink." He said as he handed me the bottle of water. "I'm not thirstyâ€"." "Just drink." He
insisted. I was really starting to get bored with his face. I drank it just to cool my head. I felt like pouring the
water on him. After drinking it, I noticed something floating in the water. "The water is dirty." I complained and
handed the bottle back to him. He took it but just put it between our seats. "It's not." "You're a wimp! I'm an
amoebaâ€"!" I yawned. "â€"I'm going to hit you!" I knew I was up last night but not too up to make me yawn and
gradually feel sleepy. I leaned my back and head back. Why did my body feel heavy? His car made me sleepy. I
don't know why but I fell asleep without realizing it. I don't know how long but I woke up because of the noise
of the wind chime and the sound of the waves. The bed was soft so I planned to go back to sleep. Wait a
minute? Waves? I opened my eyes completely and almost jumped out of bed. I saw my surroundings clearly
and intact. Whose room was this? I immediately looked at my clothes. They were still intact! I looked for my
things but they weren't around me. I got up to search but the window quickly caught my attention. The wind
was strong and the waves were really loud. The sun was starting to set. And when I peeked outside. Only!