Chapter-125.02

New Year, new hmmm..

Jay-jay's POV Where am I going? I
don't know. I tried to go straight to their restroom but there were so many people. I thought about going to the
elevator but Yuri was waiting there. I was forced to go to the fire exit. That's why... Just then! Just when I felt
like running away, I noticed that we were on the 34th floor. I just sat down on a step of the stairs. That's when I
shed the tears I had been holding back. I hope this is just a dream. I hope what I heard wasn't true. I hope
what Yuri said meant something else. I don't want to get married yet... I don't want to! "Jay..." Someone called.
I immediately wiped my tears. I didn't look at who it was. He sat down next to me and handed me the
handkerchief he was holding. "Leave me alone, brother." I begged but it sounded more like a command,
probably because of my resentment. "I should have explained this to you before but I didn't get the chance."
He said. I looked at him angrily. I wanted to show and make him feel my resentment. "Why me?! Yes, I owe
you! But that doesn't mean you control everything over me!" Kuya looked at me angrily. I knew what I said and
the tone of my speech were rude to him. "...You didn't even ask for my opinion!" I continued. "Jay... We already
talked to your Mom about----" "And why did you talk to her about this?!" I almost shouted . I was even more
urious when I heard what he said. "Because she's your Mom! She's still your parent!" Kuya said angrily. I admit
I was scared. Every time Kuya yells because of what I do, I tremble. What's more, now he looks at me seriously
. But I don't want to lose! "You talked to Mom, what about Dad! Did you ask for his permission?!" Kuya didn't
answer. He stood up and was about to walk away. "Why are you doing this to me?!" I asked angrily and at the
same time my tears started falling again. Kuya stopped and I heard his deep breathing. "We're family, Jay...
When Mr. Yuori asked your hand for his grand child I said 'No'. But now's the time to find a way to make that
happen." Kuya explained calmly. He turned to me and looked at me. "...I hope you understand. This is not just
about the company, this is also about you. A good life awaits you." "But Kuya..." I said and my crying got
louder. "...I don't want to. I want to study. I want to work. I want to get the things I want from my employer."
"You want those things, I hope you'll sort out your life!" He scolded. "Because.... When did I know I wanted
that!" I took a deep breath. "...Brother!" "Jay-jay! Follow me! Aunt Jeana has agreed, this will go on whether you
like it or not!" He said angrily. His voice echoed throughout the fire exit, causing me to shiver. I couldn't hide
the fear I was feeling earlier. "I was with Yuri once and I didn't see any problem with him." He added. "I don't
want to!" I shouted while crying. "Jay! What?!" "You didn't let me see or talk to Papa and now you're going to do
this to me!" I retorted, causing Brother Angelo to grab my arm and look me in the eye with a serious look. "I
don't want to hear that again from you! Your Papa left you a long time ago so don't mention him anymore!"
Brother pushed me away. I leaned against the wall unintentionally. It hurt but what was inside me hurt more. I
elt like I no longer had control over my life. I was just like a doll that the people around me were playing with.
My brother angrily opened the fire exit door and kept walking. I was left lying on the floor and continued to cry.
"Jay-jay, Grandpa!" Grandma called to me so I looked up at her. She sat down next to me and I immediately
hugged her. "Grandpa! My brother..." I complained like a child. "Ssshhh... Hold on Grandpa. Everything will be
okay." She said while rubbing my back. "I don't want to... I don't want to get married yet..." "I know that..." I still
continued to cry. My hair was almost ruined. My clothes were already dirty but I still didn't stop. I don't know
how long Grandma and I had been sitting on the floor. I only stopped when I felt my throat dry from crying.
Grandma wiped my face, which was wet with tears and a cold. "Don't be angry with your brother... He only
thinks about what's best for everyone." She said while trying to fix my hair. "For everyone or for him?" "Jay...
Can you hear yourself? Your brain is becoming closed. Listen to us first." Grandma was right so I bowed my
head and remained silent. Because of my anger, my mind became closed to Kuya's explanations. "When Yuri
marries you, your brother and aunt's company will be saved . You will have a good life and you will have the
opportunity to study abroad. Maybe they will also help you talk to your father." Grandma explained. "But La...
What about my freedom? I'm not even 20 yet but I'm already tied to marriage. What about the things I want to
do?" Grandma held one of my hands. She also caressed my cheek. "That thing, Yuri can give you. Even if you
don't notice it but he loves you and I can see in his eyes that he will do everything just to be happy." If I ask her
to stop the wedding?! "...Think carefully." Grandma added before standing up. I stood up too. I wiped my
clothes that were already stained with my drama. We walked out the fire exit. Aunty greeted us, clearly
worried. "Jay... Where did you wear it? Your outfit is a mess." She said and tried to fix my headband. "Let's go
back inside, Yuri's family is looking for us." Kuya ordered as if he was still waiting for us. Aunty and I fixed it for
a moment. She put on face powder and lip gloss again. After that, we went inside. We went back to our table
earlier where Tito Julz was talking to Yuri. "Hey..." She greeted me. I just forced a smile. "Sorry if you were
shocked by what happened. It's not my intention----" "It's okay Yuri." I cut off what she was about to say. She
looked me in the eyes. "If you don't want this engagement, I will talk to them right now." Kuya immediately
became alarmed. He even tried to come closer to us but Tito Julz blocked him. I retaliated by holding Yuri's
hand. I just bit my lower lip hard. "Yuri... O-okay. I will marry you." I almost whispered my answer. "T-really? You
accept my proposal?" He asked me in disbelief . I only nodded in response. He suddenly hugged me. I couldn't
move in shock. "You don't know how happy I am." He whispered to me. He let go of me and kissed my
orehead. "I'll just tell my parents." He said goodbye and walked away. I looked at Kuya. "Are you happy?" He
didn't answer, he just looked away. I looked at Aries, he was obviously not happy with my decision. He
suddenly walked out and Ella immediately followed him. Even I wasn't happy with my decision. I'm not sure if
this is right . Because Grandma is right and another thing, I also like Yuri but.... Keifer. My eyes found Keifer on
purpose. He was at the bar and drinking alcohol again. He was looking at me without reacting. I smiled at him
but he made it difficult for me. I just bowed. To be honest, there was something different about his look. I
couldn't say what it was but it wasn't what he usually gave me. I told Aunty to go take a shower first. They let
me go. When I got there, there were two women constantly making out in front of the mirror. They looked old
to me. They were applying lipstick and eyebrows. I just ignored them and went straight to the cubicle. As soon
as I sat down, I heard my name being called out to them. "Do you know Jasper Jean? Papa Yuri's fiancé." The
other one said. "No... He was gone when I got there." "He's not pretty. He's still acting, he's still running around
." "If he doesn't like Papa Yuri, it's up to me." The other one answered and they laughed. I don't know, my body
is so tired. After that, I can hear this again. I left the cubicle and went straight to the sink to wash my hands.
Even though I didn't look at them, I knew they were laughing at me and whispering. Come on! B*tch mode: On!
I looked at them in the mirror. They even managed to raise their eyebrows as they looked at me from head to
toe. "Yeah, I'm not that pretty... But Yuri still won." I said and smirked. I walked away. "Goodbye, b*tches!" I
shouted before finally leaving the restroom. I really didn't do that, because my feelings were piling up . I felt
like stepping on it! I was about to go back when Keifer suddenly passed in front of me. He didn't even look at
me. He kept going and stopped in front of the elevator. He was about to press the button but he suddenly
stopped and slowly looked at me. I suddenly stopped. That's his strange look again. It's like he's thinking
about something. We stared at each other for a few more moments. Something in me was telling me to come
closer to him. I was about to take a step forward but Keifer looked away and continued pressing the elevator
button. I bit my lower lip hard. Why would I come closer to him? There was no reason for me to talk to him. I
turned around and walked away but before I could get far, someone suddenly grabbed my arm and pulled me
straight into the elevator. "K-keifer." "Do you like Yuri?!" He asked me. I just stared at him. What he was doing
was shocking . Add to that the questions he kept asking me. "Do you like her?!" He kept repeating. "Keifer... W-
what----" "If you won't answer me I will kiss you!"