Chapter-361

In-law

Jay-Jay's POV:

If I wasn't feeling too bad about
what happened or if I wasn't feeling guilty about what I did, I would probably spend the night admiring Kuya's
unit. I thought it was just a regular Condominium Unit. I think his unit covers half the floor. I don't know if it
was his neighbor's door I saw last night before entering. I barely felt anyone in this building. But there was a
lot of security on the ground floor. I hugged the two snorlaxes I brought here tightly. I couldn't sleep without
them. I couldn't leave my cellphone behind, let alone these. This is what I use to fall asleep . I stared at the
large window in the room for a moment. Since we were in a high-rise building, even if there were no curtains
or blinds, it was fine . I guess it was early morning because the sky was getting a little light. I took a deep
breath. I got up and grabbed my cellphone from the bedside table. I was right because it was 5:29AM. I didn't
sleep well. It took me a long time to fall asleep and I woke up a few times. Even in my dreams, my conscience
and even my memories of Aries's Dad were chasing me. I decided to get up and make the bed. The bed here
was bigger than my bed at home. Because I didn't sleep well either, the blanket and sheets weren't moved
much. I couldn't help but look around the entire room. It was obvious that a man lived there because all the
urniture and walls were masculine in color. I approached the study table where I put down the things I was
carrying. I also pulled out a large travel bag and stuffed most of my clothes in it. I took out my uniform and
tried to straighten it out from the creases. I felt like I needed to borrow an iron from Kuya. I left the room and
just in case he was awake. I wasn't disappointed because he was already in the kitchen preparing breakfast.
He was also talking to someone on his cellphone. "She'll be fine with me..." he moved the phone to his other
ear and squeezed it with his shoulder. "...I'm not sure. It depends on how long she would like to stay here." It
seemed like he was referring to me when he was talking to her. I sat down on one of the high stools in front of
the island table and waited for him to finish talking. His kitchen was big. Just like the bedroom, the paint color
in the kitchen is also brusque. It is complete with equipment such as a large oven, double door refrigerator
and appliances that can be seen on social chefs on TV. "Please look after Aries and Tita Jeana. Bye," he added
before completely hanging up the phone. He turned to my side and was momentarily stunned when he saw
me. "Good morning," I greeted. "Good morning. You obviously didn't get enough sleep," he replied and I
deliberately grabbed my face. "My sleep was interrupted." He continued preparing breakfast. It didn't take long
or him to finish and put the fried rice, hotdog, ham, eggs and bacon in front of me . I was a little surprised
because it seemed like he had cooked more than enough for two. I knew I was greedy but it was still too
much. "Please move to the table," he ordered me which I obeyed again. He immediately followed me with
three cups of coffee. The placemat, plates and cutlery were already ready on the table. Because of the
number of things and food, it was clear to me that there was a visitor coming. "Who is this one for?" I asked.
"Someone you know." I frowned. Who was he referring to? I don't know anyone who would come here and be
close to him. Almost everyone I know knows that he knows is afraid of him. Then he would even have the
courage to come here to eat breakfast. Could it be Ci-N? It seems vague, he doesn't know that I'm here and he
doesn't know the address of Kuya's unit. He also has a lot of food with them so he won't eat it here. Unless his
supply runs out at a restaurant. He turned his back on me to go to his room. When he came out, he was
holding the iPad and sat on the bench. I sat down too and started spooning food. I hadn't even taken a bite of
ood when the doorbell rang. There he was, who could it be? Kuya stood up to open the door from the
intercom. The first thing I heard after the door closed was a loud screech . "I miss you pogi!" a familiar
woman's voice. My forehead furrowed. Did I hear it right? Why did I hear it sound like Honey's voice? But why
would she come here? My feet took a step forward to peek at who had arrived. My steps were weak but fast.
As I approached, I immediately fell back from where I had come. I gaped as I stared at the two of them busy
kissing. Kuya was still holding her waist. I wanted to scream loudly but only a gasp of air came out of my
mouth. Kuya was kissing. Yaaahhh!! And when they stopped, I gaped even more. I felt like I wanted to scream,
to be scared, to worry and cry. The familiar voice I heard was right. It was Honey who even managed to chase
after Kuya while hugging her neck. "You didn't miss me, pogi?" she asked softly. I wanted to vomit. I haven't
eaten since last night so I'll probably throw up my intestines and liver. If it gets worse, my lungs and heart will
probably be involved. Maybe even my brain. "I guess, I do." Kuya seemed to be trying to answer. "My cousin is
here by the way." "Who?" he asked, which he quickly answered when he saw me standing not far from them.
Still gaping at the scene I had just witnessed. I can't erase that from my mind. I want to gouge out my eyes
because I feel like it's their fault why I saw the two of them in that scene. If I lose my memory again, maybe I
can include what I saw them doing? I'll probably bring it up in my dreams. I can't handle it if it keeps coming
back to me and coming back to my mind when I'm older. Should I hit my head? They let go of each other and
the witch came to me smiling. "Now you know. Will I call you cousin-in-law?" Oh, no, bitch! I immediately
turned to Kuya as if begging him to step on this woman and get out of her unit. But she ignored me and went
straight to the Dining to sit in her place earlier. Honey winked at me before reluctantly following her. My eyes
heated up when I saw her stupidity. She was wearing a fitted skirt and an off-shoulder crap top. The design
was still a suit. The skin on her back was exposed and her navel was still pierced. I looked very tired as I
approached the Dining and sat down at my place. Kuya immediately turned to his iPad and Honey took care of
his food. She even managed to give Kuya a bite. Kuya didn't seem to care what this witch woman was doing
to him . He was too busy reading on the iPad. I just ate even though I felt like kicking him in the face. He was
still all smiles and taking care of my cousin. I couldn't stop watching them even though I tried to shift my
attention to what I was eating. Honey's scent on Kuya's shoulder made me choke a few times. "You smell so
good," she said and sniffed my cousin's neck. "The bed smells like suffocation." I literally spit out the rice in my
mouth. Aside from burning myself because what I ate was hot, I also couldn't handle what I heard from her.
Tangina. Enough of this nonsense! I immediately drank water and stood up. "I'm done eating," I said while
carrying my food. I put it down in the sink and left the two of them on the table. I quickly entered the room. As
soon as I closed the door, I immediately shook myself as if I had been exposed to bacteria. I also snorted as if
I was disgusted by the air that had hit me. I've only just gotten over it now. I don't dislike Honey or Kuya but I
just can't handle it especially since I know that bruhildang. That's why Percy got tired of chasing because Kuya
is now the one she's chasing. I was momentarily stunned. Was Kuya Angelo the boyfriend she was referring
to? IMPOSSIBLE! Kuya didn't hint to us that he had a girlfriend. It wasn't an issue with Tita Gema either, so she
had no reason to hide the fact that she had a boyfriend. It was hard to believe. I just fixed my clothes before
heading straight to the bathroom to take a shower. I'm used to rushing because Aries is waiting for me but
now I don't have to do that. He doesn't have to wait for me either. I bowed down. At least now there's no one to
bother him. No one to slow him down. No one to nag him. And most of all, he doesn't have to put up with my
company. He's free to get angry at everything I do. I'll never complain. I finished taking a shower and fixing
myself. I didn't even manage to iron my uniform. How could I borrow an iron when I was already busy flirting.
It was embarrassing to bother. I just tried to straighten my blouse with my palm. After making sure that all my
things were in order, I went out. I winced when I saw Honey already in Kuya's arms.I just pretended not to see
what they were doing. I walked straight towards the door. "I'm leaving, Kuya," I said without looking at them.
"Wait, who's taking you?" "My classmate," I quickly answered and immediately opened the door to get out. I
knew he would ask who. I also knew it was still dangerous for me that's why he was looking carefully. That's
why I might just take longer if I answered his questions. I didn't want that bee to see them anymore. I sighed
before starting to walk but I was stopped when I heard the door open. I thought that Kuya had followed me
and that it was the door to his unit so I turned around but I saw another door open. I was right that Kuya had a
neighbor and two units were on the same floor. My eyes widened when I saw who came out of the other door.
Hari was in uniform and his hair was still messy
of the Snakes. Following him were the two brothers who looked like
they were in a hurry to get ready.
They were stunned when they saw me looking at them too.
"Jay? What are you doing here?" the King asked and looked at the
door opposite me. "Oh, are you with Angelo?"
I nodded. "You? Why did you come here?" I asked back
while pointing to the door they came from.
"We stayed here last night. There were casualties in the house."
I nodded to say that I understood. I couldn't take
my eyes off Keigan's deep gaze on me. I felt like
he was examining my soul.
"Come with me. I'll just take them," Keifer urged.
I couldn't take my eyes off his brothers. "W-If
they're okay?"
"Like a have a choice." Keiren replied grumpily.
"It's okay." Keigan replied curtly and smiled.
I couldn't help but his smile seemed to have meaning. It was as if
he was thinking something bad or judgmental about me.
What was his problem with me?
"Let's go," Keifer said and led the way.
We followed him and since Keiren was next to him, I was able to
walk with Keigan. Just like before, he still looked
at me that way. Until we got on the elevator and arrived at the parking lot,
I would occasionally meet his eyes. As we
approached the car, we started to get confused about who would sit
next to the driver and the passenger seats. Towards the end, Keifer decided
where we would sit.
"Keigan and Keiren, you sit in the back. Jay-Jay will sit next to me because
we only have one destination," he said and I could see the annoyance on
Keiren's face but Keigan didn't care.
As I got into the car, I had a strange feeling as if
someone was watching me. I looked in the rearview mirror and quickly
caught Keigan's eyes. He smiled at me but it was obvious
it was fake.
You were just a while ago.
"Hey, are you okay?" Keifer asked when he noticed
my silence.
I nodded and forced a smile.
We went to Keiren's school first. Even though it was early, there
were already too many cars. We couldn't avoid getting stuck in traffic.
Keiren and Keifer were forced to get off to walk to the school entrance.
Keigan left us behind, which I immediately missed.
"You're a trash, you know," he said, surprising me.
I immediately turned around but stopped short of what to say when I saw
he was talking to someone on his cellphone. I just went back to sitting
properly.
Why did he sound like he was talking to me?
"You are fvcking disgusting. I don't understand why you are with
us?"
I felt strange as I listened to what
he was saying. I could see in the rearview mirror that he was still talking to someone but
I felt like what he was saying was for me. I couldn't take
my eyes off him from the mirror.
"Your existence is an eyesore."
"You're a worthless piece of shit."
"You smell like a rotten trash. I can smell you here."
"You are more disgusting than a rotten dead animal."
"Someone like you shouldn't be with the same area around us."
"We shouldn't be breathing the same air."
"I really hate watching you walking, alive and smiling. You don't
deserve it."
I was lost in his words. Even though he wasn't looking at me,
I felt like the words he was saying were really for me.
I couldn't help but feel self-conscious.
Do I stink?
I simply smelled my clothes, but I couldn't tell if
I smelled because my nose was used to my smell or my clothes.
Keifer arrived and quickly got in. "Hey, is everything okay?"
"I-I'm fine," I replied even though I knew it wasn't.
"Yeah. We're good," Keigan replied and smiled sweetly at
his older brother.
I looked at him in the mirror for a moment and our eyes met
. He gestured his hand towards his nose as if
he smelled something bad. I frowned but he only smiled
sweetly in response.
I chose to just look out the window even though I was really irritated.
I don't know what his problem is with me but I'm not stupid enough not to feel that he doesn't like me. The
hurtful words he uttered to the person he was talking to were
probably really for me . To be honest, the Keigan we're with now is very different from the one I've faced
before. When we first met and got to know each other at their mansion, he was very kind and polite. A far cry
rom the one we're with now in the car. There was something wrong with him. We went to Keigan's school
next. Unlike before, the traffic was light so he quickly got off and entered the school's entrance gate. "You've
been quiet lately. Is there a problem?" Keifer asked while driving the car. I pouted. "Do I smell?" He was
confused at first but he also understood what I meant when I smelled my clothes. "Well, you smell like 99.9%
of dead germs." I winced. I guess he was referring to my soap. "That's it? I don't smell like garbage or a rotten
animal?" He shook his head. "Of course not. Why would you smell like garbage or a rotten animal?" Your
brother said. "W-No. I smelled something earlier." He turned his attention back to driving. We stopped for a
moment because of a red traffic light. I immediately noticed his hand, which was bruised and red. "What
happened there?" I asked while pointing at the wounds on his hand. "Casualties. Someone rushed into the
house." I was immediately overcome with worry. "Who? Didn't anyone get hurt?" He smiled at me as if to say
that everything was okay. He even managed to release one of his hands from the steering wheel to reach for
my hand and kiss it. "Nothing. Good thing my siblings weren't affected either ." My worries still hadn't gone
away. "Who rushed you?" "The servants of the beast," he said with a serious tone. He was referring to his
ather. I stared at the hand he was holding on to mine. I couldn't understand why there were fathers like them.
Willing to hurt their own children just to get what they wanted. His father and Aries' father. It's true that all
children should have parents but there are parents who shouldn't have children. So sometimes I'm grateful
that this is all I went through with my real father. He just moved away and couldn't see me. Maybe I couldn't
handle it if he and Mom were both broken up with me. I also admire people my age who can last even without
their parents or whose relationships with their parents are broken. They manage to carry on even though
those who should have supported them have abandoned them. "May I know why you are in Angelo's unit?" he
interrupted my thoughts. I slowly withdrew my hand. I secretly pressed my fingernail against my palm.
"Because... I made a mistake again." I almost whispered my answer. " Aries got mad at me for taking you to
his Dad. I also found out that he raped Mom, which is why my brother was born." I bit my lower lip to try to
hold back my tears. Keifer immediately stopped the car. He quickly unbuckled his seatbelt so he could hug
me. I cried weakly in his arms. "You didn't know that story of your Mom with him. You just wanted to know if
his apology was true and you also wanted him to do that in front of your brother and Mom. You never want to
hurt them." I held onto his arm before finally bursting into tears. I didn't want that. I didn't want to hurt them
but I accept it if they get mad at me. It's their right. Especially Aries. "I feel like I'm so bad." "No, you are not," he
replied before kissing my head. He let me cry and cry. I didn't know but my weakness was really showing in
ront of him. I'm not afraid to show this part of me to him. I feel like he won't judge me even if I look like a
monster when I cry. I've only done this to him. I cry in front of Aries and the Ulopong but only to a limited
extent and I can still control it. I'll only pour all my tears out on Keifer. "I don't know if I can even go home. I'm
ashamed of what I did." "Then don't. You can stay with me. I wouldn't mind," he replied and I heard his weak
but annoying laugh. I bit his arm and he immediately screamed. He didn't push me away because he was
hugging me tightly. He just let go when my teeth released his arm. I wiped my face before looking at him
evilly. "This is a serious conversation, isn't it?" "I'm serious too," he replied while rubbing his arm. "I'm staying at
my brother's unit." "I'll visit you. We're neighbors anyway," he replied and smiled. I pouted. It would be good if
my brother agreed to visit me. It would be better if I said goodbye. Eh, do you want to too? I took a deep breath
before getting myself ready. "Are you okay now?" he asked before starting the car. I nodded. "A little. Thanks
or listening." "Anytime. I'm always here for you." I suddenly fell silent. The reasons why I should answer Keifer
came back to me. He does almost everything for me. Come back, apologize, prove himself, support me and
give me advice. Plus, I love him. Hehe, my dear. What else am I waiting for? "Keifer..." I caught his attention. "I
just wanted to say that..." I swallowed while looking at him. He was obviously waiting for my next words even
though he couldn't look at me. "T-Let's... now."