Chapter-345

Game of friendship


Jay-jay's POV


They're really hiding something from me.
I can't help but be intrigued. I also wanted to know
what it was about. But I already had a hunch that it was about what happened to
Yuri.
"Thank you Jay. The soup is delicious." Yuri said and smiled at me.
I took the bowl from him when I noticed it was empty.
I put it down on my study table.
I looked at Hari who had simply been watching me since earlier.
Even with every bite he chewed, he was still looking at me.
His teeth could have been knocked out.
"Do you want anything else to eat?" I asked lifelessly.
"Nothing. Angelo might notice if you go out again."
Hari replied.
I nodded and leaned against my study table with my arms folded.
I looked back and forth between the three of them. I wasn't happy that
they weren't including me in the conversation.
Whatever it was, it was important for me to know the truth.
I didn't care even if it was dangerous. I'm used to getting into trouble.
"Dalia... Baby sister. Go to sleep, don't wait for me anymore."
Percy said to the person he was talking to on the cellphone while lying down.
"I'm with Ate Jay-jay. Is Kuya Felix there?"
I wanted to laugh out loud at the way he spoke.
He was so affectionate with Dalia even though he wasn't in front of her.
"Sleep now Baby, tomorrow I'll buy you a talking doll. Her name is Chucky
." He added and I simply slapped her so
she looked at me.
She glared at me before finally saying goodbye to the person she was talking to.
I won't deny that Percy really looks after his brother. From Felix,
to me and Dalia, he always makes sure that we're okay.
He probably wouldn't be here if he didn't ask me.
"I'm bored." I heard Hari say. "Do you have anything to play
with?"
I thought for a moment. "I have Uno cards."
He adjusted his seat slightly. "That will do. Let's play cards."
I took the Uno card from the drawer of my study table. I handed
it to Hari and Yuri and Percy came over to us.
"Are you okay?" I asked Yuri.
He nodded and smiled. "I'm okay. You're good at taking care of him
."
"Maybe you want to take care of him again?" Hari asked while
pointing at me. "Shall I fuck you?" He offered as if he was just inviting me to eat.
I immediately hit him to stop. Yuri laughed softly
while shaking his head.
It was as if he wasn't worried about his friend.
"Do you know how to play that? That game is only for smart kids
." Percy groaned and sat down on the floor.
Keifer and Yuri also sat down so I did the same. While
Hari was shuffling the cards, the door opened and Aries came in.
"No good. He stayed in the living room while doing something on his laptop."
He opened it for us.
"Okay, we'll be home early tomorrow." Hari said and
looked at me. "Let's go to sleep." He added and winked.
This idiot!
I winced. "Asa! I can't sleep."
"And you won't have anyone to sit next to." Aries groaned and sat down next to me.
We were in a circle while the cards were in the middle. Me, Percy on
my right, Aries on my left and next to him Yuri and Keifer who were staring
at me.
"Do I still need to explain the rules?" The King asked and we shook
our heads.
We started to put down a deck with the number 4 in red.
One after another we put down red cards with different numbers.
Until the color of the card changed.
Our game continued which also took a few hours.
Percy won a few times which I thought was cheating.
Yuri and Keifer also came first a few times but someone always put down 4 cards for them.
I only won first once and Aries got three.
And because of this game. I proved that there was really a conspiracy.
"You cheated!" Keifer accused Percy angrily.
I wasn't the only one who noticed.
"You look like you cheated." This one was a joke.
"You took two cards earlier." Aries confirmed.
"You guys just don't accept being losers."
He said arrogantly and put down a card. "One."
"That's fast!" I complained. "You put down two cards!"
He didn't answer and just grinned arrogantly at me. I was about to
get angry at what he was doing but there was the right time to retaliate
. I put down the reverse card and the card he was holding looked different
because he was forced to draw again.
Keifer followed by putting down a card but Yuri put down a
reverse card. He went back to the King and put down a card
with four draw cards. Percy was furious.
And it looked like he couldn't cheat anymore. Until
we were one after another and he was the one who lost.
"You're a stupid player." Percy said annoyed and threw down the cards.
"Pick it up." Aries said and made him suffer.
"One more." Keifer said again. "You're a loser." He said and
looked at me meaningfully.
I looked at Aries who was also looking at me and Yuri.
We had only one thing on our minds. We both wanted Percy to lose
like a sore thumb. He shouldn't be able to cheat.
I just looked at your skill. I
shuffled the cards and spread them out among us. That's all I smiled when I saw
my cards. I have a lot to use to get back at my step-brother
Ipo-Ipo.
The game started and soon ended with a defeat and
our plan being fulfilled. That's all, the result didn't look good
to him.
"You cheated on me!" He said annoyed.
"You just lost well." Aries replied to him. "No one
cheats on you."
"Ha! It's obvious you'll deny it!"
"No one really cheated on us." I defended myself. "
We wanted you to lose but no one cheated on us."
He pointed at me. "See? It came out of your mouth! You want me
to lose!"
"It's easy, it's just a game." Yuri interrupted.
"It's just a simple game but you're still cheating."
"No one cheated here but you." The King calmly replied.
"Then you're going to blame me? You're so good at that!"
Percy said sarcastically.
It didn't seem like losing to him was having a good effect.
He was clearly very upset.
Because of UNO, it looked like someone was going to kick him.
"Calm down." I told him. "
You must be too angry about your loss."
I picked up the cards that were scattered in front of us one by one.
"Okay. Help me! That's how you are! You don't even want to
admit that you don't like me!" He said, stopping me.
"Where did that come from?" Aries asked with raised eyebrows.
"Why? Isn't it? Now I'm no longer surprised why you never looked
or me after the accident." Percy said seriously and I could see the
pain in his eyes.
"I was looking for you. I spent millions just to look for your dead body."
Keifer's serious answer worried me.
It seemed like a simple game of UNO cards would end in a fight. It never
crossed my mind that it would come to this.
"Of course you won't find me because I'm not dead!"
"We also looked for you in hospitals." Yuri added. "But
you're not here."
"How did you search? It was only a matter of days
before my mother found me!"
"Maybe that's the reason we didn't find you. Because
she got there before us." Aries thought and looked at Percy.
"Maybe you didn't really do everything!"
I couldn't help but be annoyed by what he was saying. How could
a simple game of cards end up like this?
"I'm not that important to you!" He added.
"Will we mourn you if you're not important?" Aries said annoyed
.
Percy faked a laugh. "Of course you're dead so we'll mourn you."
He was philosophical.
"What makes you think that we don't value our friendship with
you?" Keifer asked irritatedly.
"Isn't it obvious? You also wanted me to disappear so
you could get closer to Freya, Felix, and my family! You wanted to
take them from me!"
"We took care of them because that's what you ordered before you disappeared."
Yuri explained calmly.
"But you abused them! What happened to Freya? Why did
Felix learn to fight and not be on the school basketball team? And
Mama? She can't say no to Keifer because she's ashamed of the
help you gave her!"
He listed the three people next to me. I was confused by what
he was saying but I knew what he was talking about.
Felix once mentioned that Keifer was the one who gave
his Mama a job. I knew Percy knew about what was going on between Yuri and Freya.
It wasn't clear to me but I knew that Aries was also the reason why
Felix was kicked off the basketball team and returned to the Festival with
my help.
Percy seemed to resent what they did to his family and
Freya. I couldn't blame him. It really hurts when
you have no control over what happens to your family, especially in his situation
back then.
I felt a little pity for him. But if he was going to vent
his anger, it wouldn't have been this way.
"What are you doing? Why are you bringing up your past here? We're just playing UNO cards." I interrupted
them before their
fight got worse . They both fell silent. Percy washed his face and looked away. He stood up and considered
lying on my bed. He even covered himself up to his neck. "Just wake me up when I'm going home." I looked at
Aries who sighed. Yuri and Keifer did the same . I just continued to put the cards away. It's better if we stop
playing. Maybe another anger will come out. I was putting the cards back in the drawer of my study table
when we heard a knock. We both looked at each other. Even Percy, who was lying down, got up. "Jay-Jay?"
Tita Gema's voice. "Aries is there, right? I'm going in." We were all panicked. I immediately signaled them to
hide. Percy threw off the blanket but he was still obvious. Keifer planned to go into my closet but because
there were so many clothes he couldn't do anything. Yuri peeked under the bed but it was too low and he
couldn't fit. I just managed to pull my own hair. Tita knocked again and we were even more confused. "Jay?
Open it. The door is locked." "S-just a moment, Tita." Aries immediately pointed to the bathroom so they ran
there. Percy almost tripped but he got up quickly. When I was sure they were inside, I opened the door for Tita
Gema. Aries was next to me to greet him. "It's 11PM and you haven't had dinner yet." he opened it for us.
That's why my stomach was rumbling. We were so engrossed in playing that I didn't notice the time. Luckily,
my pet didn't get lost in my stomach. It's still an anaconda. "Sorry, we're playing cards and
didn't notice the
time." Aries said casually . Meanwhile, I was the one with the most intense nervousness in my chest because I
might catch the three idiots in the bathroom today. My palms were sweating profusely. "There's still food in
the kitchen if you want to eat. Bring your guests along." Tita said, making my eyes widen. "W-what?" Aries
asked in surprise. "Angelo left, his friend picked him up. You don't need to hide them anymore." She added and
smiled. I didn't know what to answer. I was just dumbfounded as I watched Tita Gema leave. It was like we
didn't have to endure this in my room anymore. I looked at Aries and he did the same to me. It was like we
were thinking the same thing. He went to the bathroom to get the three out. I arranged their food so I could
get them out too. "Are you sure? Is it safe?" Percy asked as he came out of the bathroom. "Yes, kulit." My
brother replied. "I thought I was going to sleep here. Too bad." Keifer said and I winced . And he wanted to too.
Idiot! "Maybe I should leave. It's embarrassing. I've already made a big mess ." Yuri opened up to me as he
came out. "Eat dinner first. And your clothes are still in the laundry." I replied and he looked at his clothes. "If
the food doesn't taste good, I'll complain." Percy said before passing me. I tried to shove him but he dodged.
He even managed to make a face at me as a tease. This is ridiculous! I followed them with the tray they had
served earlier. We all headed straight to the kitchen. I put down what I was holding in the sink before
approaching the refrigerator to see what was available to eat. Aries also came over to me and looked around.
Since it was late, it was probably okay not to eat. That's why I immediately aimed for the sansrival I saw but
my lucky fate hit my hand. Ouch. It hurts. "Let's just cook. There's ham in the freezer." He said and opened the
reezer. I pouted before speaking. "I'll cook." "Definitely not a good idea." Keifer quickly countered. "I wouldn't
dream of eating fire." Percy said annoyed. "Maybe... Maybe it's just us." Yuri said hesitantly. "You build your
own kitchen first." Aries said and pulled me away from the refrigerator. He made me stand in a corner like a
doll with a key. I blinked before feeling ashamed. I felt like I was cooking too much and that's how they were
pushing me away. I know how to cook, just don't play around or else I'll forget what I did. It was an accident!
The four of them took care of everything so I just watched them. For the first time, I saw them together
without fighting . They also talked casually like normal friends. I smiled. It would be great if the four of them
could get along again. I know they miss each other too. They wouldn't carry the anger until now if they still had
nothing to hold onto from the past. "What juice do you want, Jay?" Yuri offered while mixing the pitcher.
"Mango flavor." "Do you want some more?" Aries asked. "No." "My chicken curry, do you want it?" Percy asked
me. "Okay." "Would you like me as your dessert?" The shameless Keifer asked with a stupid smile . Oh, you
idiot! "It's Keifer!" I reported to the three and they cursed at him one after another . The crazy King of Snakes
only responded with a weak laugh . This shameless man really didn't care what anyone else said. As long as
he was happy and satisfied with his food. Without a doubt, he really was the king. I applauded when I saw Yuri
finished. He looked for the plates and glasses that I had pointed to in the cupboard. He sorted them out one
by one. "Please bring them to the dining room." Aries ordered. Yuri complied. After a while, the microwave
rang,After heating the dish that Percy had put in. He was the one who set it up and followed Yuri to the dining
room. My brother and the chubby King did the same with their food. I clapped my hands as I followed them.
The table was set so I immediately sat down. "Excuse me. Why are you eating? What's your contribution to
this?" Percy stopped me. I blinked. "You're so fat that you're going to eat here and then you won't let me eat?" I
heard Yuri laugh softly. "Eat, Jay." He handed me the plate and filled the glass with juice before placing it in
ront of me. I knelt down before Percy took a spoonful and started eating. He would have asked me what I
wanted earlier and then asked me what my contribution was. It was really abnormal. They had also started
eating. Hardly anyone spoke to them. They didn't even exchange glances so I took the opportunity to watch
them again. I could see something. I could see Yuri's cleavage. Did she have something? I'm defeated. I see a
glimmer of hope in their friendship. It can still be restored. Maybe they just need to come to an understanding
or
orgive each other. Especially Percy to Yuri, Keifer to Aries, Aries to
all of them. As long as they are serious and open to
each other's explanations.
I smiled at what I was thinking.
"Son of..." I heard Percy say. "Smiling to himself. What are you?
Crazy?"
"Eat a lot. That's the result of hunger." Aries said and put food
on my plate.
"Maybe you need water." Yuri said and poured water into a glass.
"Or maybe you just need my kiss." Keifer was about to approach me.
I immediately kicked my foot at him so he stopped.
"I was just thinking, crazy right now?" I said annoyed.
They laughed softly. But instead of getting angry, I was even happier.
There was no conflict. As long as they agreed, the
tension between them would ease. But maybe that wasn't enough. Maybe
their agreement should have deepened. Like when they saved
me from Sato.
Kidnapping again.
Oh, I don't want that. Being kidnapped is tiring, it would be nice if there was free
ood or snacks and then the heat. Sometimes they even tie you up, it
hurts your hands.
Keifer-kwanan is the only one who does a proper kidnapping. He even gave you
an island. That's how it should be, there's a souvenir given.
We finished eating and put away what we used. I took
what I had eaten and put it down in the kitchen sink. I was about to turn around when
Percy slapped me on the back. I quickly grimaced.
"Oh my!" I complained to him.
"You wash up." He said.
"Why me?"
"You're the only one who didn't do anything." Aries replied before putting down the
plates he was holding. "We cooked."
"I did something."
They looked at me and obviously waited for me to answer.
"I ate. I can contribute." I answered and smiled.
I quickly received a slap on the forehead and nose from my two
brothers.
At the same time.
"Go wash up." Aries ordered and turned away from me.
Percy followed him.
I frowned and went to the sink and looked for the sponge.
I also had quite a lot to wash.
I was about to put liquid soap on the sponge but someone grabbed it from
my hand.
"Let me help you." Yuri said. "You rinse it."
I nodded. "Okay."
I felt Keifer step aside and when I looked at him,
he was already holding a clean dishcloth.
"I will help you too."
"Okay."
Yuri soaped the one we used. I rinsed it
and Hari wiped it dry. Neither of us moved so
we finished cleaning quickly.
"Done." Hari said and winked at me.
I made it difficult for him. I walked to the living room and
they followed me. Just then we caught Percy and Aries talking and
he was about to be stabbed.
"What now? Can I go home?" Percy asked.
"Please, just go away." Aries said.
"You're still pretending, I know you don't want me to leave."
my shameless stepbrother replied.
Where is this face pulling out so much?
"In your dreams."
"I have to leave too." Yuri said so we looked at
him.
"Are you sure you can do it?" I asked and he nodded.
"Thank you Jay. Even though I made a big fuss,
you still took care of me."
"You're fine. I would be more worried if you
went to another house and this is what would happen to you."
"It's really worrying, especially if he went to Freya's house."
Keifer hinted with a smirk.
I immediately elbowed him to silence him. That's how scared I was when
Percy's expression changed. He almost ended
someone else's life because of the anger in his eyes.
"I'm leaving. I might just do something bad."
Percy said and continued walking out of the house.
I was about to call him but he walked quickly.
He obviously didn't want to be stopped.
I glared at the King of Snakes. "Your mouth!"
I said annoyed.
"Kiss me." he replied and my patience almost snapped.
Just leave!
"You can leave now. Brother might be back." Aries said and
turned to go inside.
I was about to take Yuri and me but he grabbed the collar of
my clothes to pull me away with him.
"Leave." My brother added.
All I could do was wave while watching the
two leave.
Aries let go of me when he was close to his room door.
I continued to my room to look for my cellphone and text
Yuri.
Luckily I found it right away.
To: Pres. Yuri
Message: Engwats phwease! nhand!tho lhungs kam!ng fw3nds mowhhs 4
yah.
(Please be careful! We're your friends here for you.)
Even though I'm not sure if he brought his cellphone, I
still sent it.
I hope Yuri will be okay. I'm afraid that next time,
his own blood will flow from him when he faces me.