Chapter-58

Good Morning

Jay-jay's POV

My body hurts. I feel like I
want to regret helping Eman's restaurant. But Freya and I are really to blame for this. They tortured me. Yes...
It's just me! We've already moved Keifer away because he seemed annoyed when Aries kept coming back and
orth to their table. So I was the one who suffered the torture of the Animals. Yuri stopped his car in front of
our house. He was obviously tired, but it was good that He wasn't sleepy while driving. "Thank you Yuri... Sorry
if you had to drive me." I said. "It's okay... At least I know you got home safely." He said and smiled . "Okay.
Good morning." It was past 2am because the restaurant had closed. There were also a lot of customers. That
was good so Eman could recover quickly and get a crew. "Good morning too." Yuri said. I got out and waited
or his car to leave before entering.
The gate was still open, because Auntie and I knew I would arrive at dawn
.
I was about to enter when someone grabbed my arm. I was surprised, maybe because
he was a bad person but it was just Kiko.
"Sorry... Did I scare you?" He asked.
"Oh-yes... I thought you were a rapist." I said and smiled. "..Why are
you here?"
"I just wanted to make sure you got home. I can't text you,
you don't even have my number. Aries doesn't want to give it to me." He explained.
"Ahh... Maybe Aries is just being picky."
No maybe, that's really it.
"Jay... What I'm asking you."
"Ahmmm.. I haven't thought about it yet."
"It's okay... I'll wait." He said and smiled. I
guess that's the only reason he's here. He can't
wait, just wait?
"What are you waiting for Kiko?"
We were both stunned. From behind me and I knew it was Aries. Why
was he still awake?
"Why can't you answer?" He asked Kiko again.
Kiko looked away. "Dude because..."
"Since you're here. Let's clear things right here, right now."
Aries said and slightly approached Kiko. "..Do you really like Jay-jay?"
Kiko took a deep breath before nodding. "Actually, I'm planning to
court Jay." He admitted.
Aries chuckled. "Not gonna happen." He turns to me. "..Get inside."
I didn't want to, because Aries was looking at me angrily. I looked at
Kiko and forced a smile. I entered the gate but I didn't move away,
I still wanted to hear them talk.
"There's nothing wrong with me courting her. Right?"
"Jay-jay is not allowed to have a boyfriend. End of the story. You can
go now." Aries pushed him away.
"You're not the one to decide about that."
"Yes, I am. Leave!"
"Dude... What's the problem? You know me."
"That's the reason why... I know you well." Aries said and entered.
I immediately ran into the house. I'm not sure if
he saw me but I waited for him inside.
"N-Did Kiko leave already?" I asked as he entered.
He arched a brow. "Are you really planning to flirt with him?"
I shook my head. "W-nothing..."
"That's fine. Be shy, your ex is still in the hospital and
you'll get a new one." He said and left in front of me.
I went to my room. My body was so tired. I didn't want
to think about anything but I felt heavier every time
Aries mentioned my past.
I collapsed on the bed. I didn't get dressed. I wanted to
sleep and rest everything. It's a good thing we don't have school tomorrow----
it's later.
I can sleep until noon. After lunch I'm going to the restaurant
because we're supposed to talk about something.
I closed my eyes and didn't think anymore. I was so tired that I
ell asleep on my own.
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I woke up because of the sound of my phone. I didn't set the alarm, so
even though I didn't want to open my eyes, I took my phone out of my bag.
It was calling, but I couldn't see the caller. I just answered it.
"Hello?"
["Where are you Jay?"] Ci-N's voice.
"At home..."
["Hurry up. We're waiting for you here."] She said and
I looked at the time on the wall clock.
Wow! It's 3pm. I jumped up and ran to the bathroom.
I forgot that I was talking to someone on the phone.
I acted quickly. It was embarrassing! I might even be called VIP.
After getting dressed, even before I had combed my hair, I ran out.
"Jay-jay! Eat now!" Auntie ordered when I met her.
After she said that, my stomach automatically rumbled. Since I was late
, I just grabbed four slices and bottled water from the kitchen.
I ran out again. When the gate opened, Keifer's car
pulled up to me.
"Do you know I've been here a while?!" Keifer said angrily while
leaning against his car.
"H-No... Sorry."
"Get in." He ordered before he got in.
I followed. After all, I didn't say anything to wait for
him or pick me up. So why is he mad at me? And why is he
doing this?
"Why did you pick me up?" I asked before he started the car.
"I woke up late. Yuri texted me asking if I could pick you up
since he had something to do and couldn't pick you up." He replied.
Ahh, that's why. Yuri was really kind. Concerned about me.
I had already eaten during the trip. I was really hungry.
"Can I have one? I haven't eaten anything yet." Keifer asked.
I felt sorry for him and handed him one. He didn't take it,
he just stared. It was obvious that he was trying to eat.
I interrupted and tried to bite him. I don't know, I suddenly felt something
strange when my finger stuck to his lips.
What was that?
I just ignored him and tried again. He had finished one
slice so I finished mine and drank some water.
"Jay.." he started. "..You don't plan on flirting with
Kiko, right?"
"No... I don't want a boyfriend. That's right and they don't want one either,
Auntie." I answered.
He didn't speak again until we got to the restaurant. The
others were already there and it looked like Yuri had just arrived.
"Yuri! Good mor----afternoon!" I greeted him while waving at
him.
"Good afternoon too." He greeted me back while smiling.
We entered the restaurant one after the other. It looked like they hadn't even started yet
and they really waited for us.
"Isn't it fashionable for you to comb your hair?" Ci-N asked me.
"I'm in a hurry!" I answered him while combing
my hair with my hand.
I sat next to her and took the fries that were served on the table.
Eman seemed to have already fed them. Good thing they were! They
were late! Eman's three crew members came out of the kitchen. Their boss
ollowed them . "I have good news!" Eman began, quieting us all down. "...My Dad is okay and can work again.
I can attend class without being absent." We clapped our hands. Even though we were helping him at the
restaurant, there were times when he still didn't come in. Actually, we were too, because it was early in the
morning when we got home that's why the others didn't come in. "...Mom got a loan..." She continued.
"...Which means our original crew members can come back." Everyone fell silent and seemed not happy with
the news. "We won't be working here anymore?" Eren asked as if he was regretting it. Eman snorted. "Yes...
That's good news, I won't see your faces anymore." Suddenly, the heads of the classes shouted. "You're
terrible!" "You're so harsh on us!" "You're a bully!" "...Lastly, I want to thank you all! I don't regret coming to E..."
He said and smiled. "...As a thank you. I'll cook for you!" We responded to his words with loud applause and
shouting. But there was a catch. "...At school during lunch!" He said before looking at me so the others looked
at each other. "Eman and I already talked about the fact that you really need a cook because you guys are lazy
to cook. He didn't want to at first but of course, I'm naughty!" I explained. "Honestly? I feel like you only offered
to help because that's what it was for." He said. "At first, no... But after a while, yes." I answered and smiled
silly. It took me a while for him to insist. I almost knelt down and begged. He agreed but he said he needed a
helper. Who else? But me! "So get ready guys! were opening in 40mins!" Eman shouted. So the vipers stood
up. Someone stretched and yawned. It seemed like they had been waiting here for a long time. "Can we eat
first?!" Keifer asked. "There's a fee, I already fed them!" Eman replied. "Yes! Yes!" Keifer looked at me. "...Are
you going to eat?" I nodded immediately. Even though I had already eaten a slice, I was still hungry. "There are
two of us! Jay-jay will pay!" Keifer shouted again. This animal is so impressive. I thought I would be treated to
a treat. Then suddenly he said that I would be the one to pay. Whoops! I couldn't say anything! I gave him a
sharp glare. I have money so I'll just pay. I can't refuse because I still owe Keifer. Damn it! I really won't borrow
rom this animal anymore!