Chapter-28

Tanda

Yuri's POV

"Your wealth.. A whole building of yours. Who built
this house here on the rooftop?" Jay-jay asked. "Tanda, he said he wanted to feel like he wasn't far from his
home town so he built this." I answered. "Ahh, where are your parents?" He asked again. "They're in Japan,
taking care of our business." I answered. "Why don't I hear you speak Japanese if you're Japanese ?" "I'm in
the Philippines so I don't need to speak Japanese all the time ." "Is that your natural hair color?" "No." "Are you
imitating Sakuragi from Slamdank?" "It seems like it." "Is he related to you? You're both Hanamitchi." "Sakuragi
isn't human." "Oh yes, he is. Eh blah.. blah.. blah.." He's been like that for a while now. Question here, question
there. I was just answering so she wouldn't get bored. She might think of going out and being caught by
Tanda. I'd be giving her a lecture. She might think that this girl is my girlfriend. I know she went back to Japan
but, why is she still here in the Philippines? I thought I was home alone. "Do you know how to make sushi?"
She asked again. Why is this girl talking so much? She's really annoying. "Hin---" I stopped. I noticed too late
that she was staring at me while smiling. She was lying on my bed with her chin resting on both of her hands.
I looked away and it seemed like someone had arranged my study table, where I was sitting. Why was this? I
suddenly felt embarrassed. My heart beat faster . I wasn't like this before. "You know.. I take back what I said,
you and Keifer are different ." "What do you mean?" I asked without looking at her. "You're easy to approach
and talk to." She replied. Shit! I let my guard down. I quickly became friendly and fun. I got to know this girl
right away. Yeah... She's right. Keifer and I are not really the same. I'm not stubborn or hot headed like her. I'm
approachable and friendly, but that was all before. Before Ella hurt me. She didn't like me because of who I
am. So I changed myself hoping that she'll notice me. She never did and never will. Why do girls like bad boys
more? Like Keifer..... ...And Aries. "I like you more." Jay-jay said. I don't know why, but those words gave a huge
impact on me. Is it possible..... I looked at Jay-jay who was currently rolling around on my bed. I'm about to
open my mouth to speak but someone knocks on my door. "Come in!" Auntie, our Mayordoma, entered.
"Young Master, your grandfather is calling you." I stood up to go see Tanda but Auntie said something that
made me stop. "Take your friend with you." Oh fvck! I'm so tired! Hey.. even though it was against my will, I
turned to face Jay and motioned for him to follow me. Whoever was talkative said I had someone with me. He
turned to me. I went straight to Tanda's office. Jay was still following me. He was walking at a trot because of
my speed. "Slow down.." Jay said. But I ignored him. I had to face Tanda. I reached his office. I waited for Jay
before opening the door. "When you face Tanda, bow immediately." I whispered to Jay. He just nodded at me. I
opened the door. Before I could even step inside, a brush flew towards me. I almost got hit. I immediately
aced Tanda out of annoyance. "Are you going to kill me?!" "Japa'nese!!" He said angrily. This is his problem.
Everything needs to be old-fashioned. He wants me to use Japanese as my language even when we are at
home. "I don't want it! I'm in the Philippines, I'll use any language that I want!" I replied to him. "Baker!" That's it!
I'm done!He was really angry. I glared at him. "What's your problem?!" I asked him. He was about to open his
mouth but I beat him to it. "Speak Tagalog! Otherwise I'll leave you!" His nose almost snorted at what I said.
He wasn't going to win. I had a hard time understanding him when he was having a good time. He spoke so
ast ! "You don't look handsome! You should have sat down before the door opened!" He was really angry at
me. What he was saying was the traditional way of addressing seniors or elders before entering their room or
office. Tss. Hastle! His leg hurts so much that he has to bow down. It would be good if he only did that for a
moment. Another thing that annoys this old man. He's been going back and forth in Filipino for so long and
his Tagalog is still not correct. It's hard to understand! Even his housemates give him a headache. He's forced
to study Japanese. "Why aren't you wearing a kimono or yukata?" He added while pointing at what I was
wearing. It's so hot in a kimono and I'm too lazy to wear a yukata. It would be nice if we were in Japan. We
could be in the Philippines! Since he
can't stand not wearing that. He's been wearing that since birth
.
"I'm just at home! Why do I have to wear that?!"
He looked at me with a wicked look and was about to throw a fan at me when
he looked behind me.
Tsk! It's Jay!
I turned around and motioned for him to come closer.
"My classmate."
Tanda suddenly became serious and looked back and forth between me and
Jay-jay.
"What's your name?" Tanda asked Jay.
"Jasper Jean Mariano... Jay-jay for short." Jay replied with a bow.
Suddenly Tanda threw a fan at me. It hurt! It even
hit me in the head.
"What?!" I shouted at Tanda.
It's annoying! He's always throwing things. Sometimes even a fork. "You want to get married?! Why did you
bring a woman home?!" Tanda said
angrily . She also stood up from her seat. "Are you crazy?! Why should I get married?!" I answered him angrily.
This old man is too advanced. That's why I don't want to bring a woman here. "Why would you bring her here?!"
He asked while staring at Jay. Jay was clinging to my arm. I couldn't blame him if he was afraid of Tanda. I
scratched my head. "Long story!" Tanda's narrowed eyes narrowed even more. His eyelids almost closed. "You
guys are not good at barak, right?! Are you planning to----" I didn't let him finish what he was saying. "Your mind
is dirty!" Tanda was about to pull out the samurai on display behind him when Auntie entered. "Master...
Dinner is ready." Auntie said. Tanda's shock seemed to have disappeared as she smiled and headed to the
dining room. "Yuri... Is that your grandfather? It's scary." Jay whispered. I ignored Jay, I just walked towards the
Dining Room. Tanda was already sitting on his throne when we got there. He was still smiling at Auntie while
he was taking care of her. This old man is really annoying. As long as he's eating, he's kind. I made Jay sit next
to me. "Eat now. When the rain stops, I'll take you to your place." I whispered to him. He just nodded to me.
That's why Jay didn't seem to know how to use chopsticks. "W-what is this?" He whispered while trying to
adjust the chopsticks in his hand. He looked like an idiot for what he was doing. Hey... I handed him the
spoon. I put food in a bowl full of rice. He took his time to eat. "Tell me, Jay-jay... Whose child are you? I don't
know Mariano?" Tanda asked. Miracle! He didn't like talking while eating. But here he was now and asking. "I
don't know my Dad. My Mom...." Jay was obviously hesitant to talk about his Mom. I couldn't tell if he was
embarrassed or what. Rory said that his Mom had many husbands . Jay-jay probably wouldn't feel
comfortable talking about that. "She's living with the Fernandezs now." I whispered. Jay looked at me. I knew
she was wondering how I knew that. But she didn't seem to care. Everyone in Section E already knew that she
was living with Aries. Of course, courtesy of Ci-N. "Fernandez? Ahh... Your relative Michaer Angero Fernandez?
New CEO of Fer Corp." Tanda said. It turned out that that company had changed CEOs. It was Angelo. I don't
have much news about Aries' family anymore. I have my own life to take care of. "Uhmm.. Yes. He's my
cousin." Jay replied. Tanda just nodded and went back to eating. Why do I feel like Tanda is cooking up
something crazy in her mind? After eating, I had Auntie fix Jay's things and I took him to her. Luckily, the flood
went away quickly. "Whose car is this?" Jay asked. I had brought a different car. I used a Toyota Hilux. I
expected the flood to be near them. "Me..." I answered boredly. "I'm really rich..." I looked at Jay-jay who was
busy checking the car's instruments. He looked like a man in a mule. "Jay..." I started, he just looked at me.
"...About your mother. Where is she?" I couldn't help but be curious. It took him a while to answer. "She's with
her new husband." "Is that why you're with Aries?" "No." He looked away. "...for a different reason." He added
almost in a whisper. I didn't ask anymore. It seemed like such a sensitive issue. I should have just kept my
mouth shut. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Phone Conversation "Can i speak with Mr. Michaer
Angero Fernandez? This is Yuori Hanamitchi." "Yes Sir.. Just a moment." Phone was handed to Michael
Angelo. He was confused at first. This is the first time Mr. Hanamitchi contacted him after declining there
proposal a few months ago. "Hello Mr. Hanamitchi?" "Herow! Is this Angero?" "Yes speaking." "Subarashii!
(Great!). Let's talk about your proposal. I will accept and sign it." Angelo almost jumps but holds himself.
Hanamitchi Group and Corp. is one of the biggest companies in Japan. Having a partnership with this
company is a great opportunity. They already tried to make a proposal before but declined by Mr. Hanamichi
himself. "..In one condition." Mr. Hanamitchi added. "..Let's talk about your cousin, Jay-jay." "Jay-jay? What
about her?" "I will ter when we meet up."