Gem of section eBook-2

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Jay-jay's POV

I feel like stepping on him. If only it
wasn't real.... Haizt! "It hurts..." Ci-N whispered while rubbing her ear. It's his fault! He was listening to me and
what I was talking about on the phone. I was so annoyed, I pulled his ear. And even though we were asleep
and everything, he was still feeling the pain. It's a pity! "Even so... To be even." I said and he immediately
covered his other ear. "I don't want to." He said. I just gave him a hard time and walked out of the room. We
were about to eat breakfast and I still have school. Honestly, I don't feel like it. Because of what happened
yesterday. When I remember the face of Dylan who pointed a gun at me, my knees tremble again. My courage
retreated. Bad trip! Suddenly Ci-N walked ahead of me. He was still covering his ears. The fool looked very
hungry. I stopped walking when I saw Aries. He looked at me evilly---which was nothing new to me. I
continued walking and was about to pass him but he suddenly spoke, causing me to face him head on. "Yuri."
What... "...You're going to marry her." Those words hit me. They reminded me of the deception I was doing to
Yuri. My chest tightened. It felt like I was being strangled while looking at her. Aries laughed bitterly. "You're
beautiful..." Of course! Are you jealous?! The tone of his speech was insulting to me. My eyebrows
immediately crossed . "...You're going to marry Yuri and then you have Keifer? Different class." He shook his
head as he walked away from me. Aside from the annoyance of this horoscope, there was only one thing on
my mind right now. I'm going to tell Yuri the truth. I don't want to fool her anymore. That wasn't my intention
and I didn't want to add to my guilt towards her. I ate breakfast like an idiot. Even when I was taking a shower
and getting ready, I wasn't myself. I didn't know how to do it but as long as I could, I was going to let her know
today . "Jay-jay." Ci-N called to me while walking. "...You're not listening." "S-sorry. Are you saying something?"
"Oh, nothing..." His answer was sarcastic, so I was a little annoyed. "... I said a lot. I've run out of
handsomeness here." I scratched the back of my head. What?! "Are you handsome?" His eyes suddenly
widened. "Don't shout too much. It's my secret." You were about to be scolded because of his thick face. I
didn't say anything and continued walking. When I arrived at school, the students were making a fuss because
of my beauty----Joke! The school's retreat is almost here. Early morning rush! It's before Valentine's. When I
arrived at the room, my eyes searched for Yuri. She wasn't there, I think this was the first time I'd been before
her. She's usually the one who's first in line. When I sat down, I immediately took out my cellphone, which I
should have done earlier. It turned out she texted me. From: Yuri Message: 'Can't go to school. I have a fever.
Pls take care of yourself. 😙 ' Kinginames! When! That's crazy! What is it?! Pvtcha! Hey! It should be said
today. It shouldn't take any longer. It's like I have to go see him. Idiot... Is it a sin to ask the sky for a-----huh?!
Son of a whore! I just sang all of a sudden. Sir Alvin and Keifer arrived without me realizing it. My mind had
already traveled so far. I think he was already on Pluto. Something suddenly tingled in my ear. I screamed in
so much pain. "Sigh! It hurts!" I immediately looked at him. Sir Alvin also looked at me with a bad look. I
looked at Keifer who was trying to hide his smile. Animal! What am I doing to him? The idiot was tingling his
ears. I just bowed. This Keifer is so smart! Out of nowhere, he's suddenly like this. I want to retaliate but that's
not what I'm worried about. I'm thinking about what I should tell Yuri. How should I start.Until the next
subjects, I was still not myself. I had asked Ci-N several times but I couldn't answer. Even Keifer was
wondering. It was time to go home. I had already arranged my things and was about to stand up but Hari
grabbed my hand. "Stay." He ordered. I was about to refuse. I had to go to Yuri but suddenly his expression
became serious. I was forced to sit down again. "Jay! Let's go?" Ci asked. Keifer answered for me. "You go
first. We just have something to talk about ." Even though he was wondering, he just followed. There was no
one in the room. I looked at the boy and waited for him to say something. "W-why? What are we going to talk
about?" I asked. "What's your problem. We notice that your not in yourself." Tsk! I didn't want to say it but
maybe he should know. "Because... I'm thinking about how to tell Yuri the truth." I answered. "What do you
mean?" "I'm feeling guilty. I don't want to fool Yuri." He bowed. "I understand. Even I'm ashamed of her." He
took a deep breath. "...Why is it that we liked the same girl again ?" I bit my lower lip hard. The image of Yuri
when he was hurt by Ella was playing in my mind again. It was going to happen again. "I was going to go see
her now." I said and Keifer looked at me meaningfully. "...I'll tell you." He suddenly stood up and walked out of
the room. I immediately followed him. "I'll take you." He said as we continued walking. We arrived at the
parking lot and I saw Aries with his arm around
Ella. It was as if they had deliberately parked next to Keifer's car.
I looked at them as well as Hari but there was no sign that he was affected
by what was in front of us. He got in the car so I followed.
I looked at Aries for a moment and our eyes met.
Ella's gaze at Keifer couldn't escape me either.
Should I poke her in the EYES?!
The car started moving. We were silent the entire trip. I wanted to
ask if he was still affected by the two of them but I didn't want to start
a conversation and we might fight.
That's what Aries said. I still didn't want to get it out of my mind.
I was convinced that he wasn't fooling me but because.... It was annoying!
I could already see Yuri and her building. As we got closer,
my heart beat faster. When we got to the parking lot,
I didn't get out. I mustered up the courage.
"I'll stay here. Maybe we'll just shoot each other by chance." He said.
I nodded. "Thank you."
I got out of the car and approached the elevator. I looked at Keifer
while waiting for it to open. He just forced a smile at me.
I immediately got in when the door opened. I also pressed
Yuri's floor number. My hands were sweating quickly. I don't know if it was
because of the heat in the elevator or because I was so nervous.
When the door opened, four women in kimonos greeted me.
Not as many as we used to greet each other. They bowed and greeted me
in their language.
I just bowed and greeted them in Tagalog. I looked for
their Young Master. They showed me to his room.
Luckily I was quite familiar with the ins and outs here. I didn't
have any trouble finding him anymore. I knocked but no one answered.
I wanted to back out. He was sick, maybe this wasn't a good time to
talk to him.
Now was the time!
Mud! There was really no choice. I opened the door. I expected him to be lying
in bed and sleeping, because he was sick. But he wasn't there, so I looked out to the
balcony. The sliding door was open and the curtain was dancing,
but it was hit by the wind.
Everybody loves the things that you do
From the way you talk to the way you move
Everybody here is watching you
'Cause you feel like home
You're like a dream come true
I walked closer. I saw Yuri sitting on a
long bamboo bench. He had his back to me, holding a guitar
and singing.
"But if by chance you're here alone
Can I have a moment before I go?
'Cause I've been by myself all night long
Hoping you're someone I used to know..."
Just like before, it was nice to hear his voice. After all,
he and Keifer were very similar. They were friends.
"You look like a movie
You sound like a song
My God, this reminds me
Of when we were young..."
They were both smart, a little bossy, quiet and had a talent for singing.
They are both handsome, they love to be bold, they don't take offense and
above all they are not hard to love.
"Let me photograph you in this light
In case it is the last time
That we might be exactly like we were
Before we realized..."
My tears fell on their own. If only I could
teach my heart. I don't want to hurt her, I don't want her to experience the
pain she experienced again.
"We were sad of getting old
It made us restless
It was just like a music
It was just like a song."
It was so deceitful! I also wanted her to be happy but
she would only get hurt by me. I thought I could do that.
Suddenly she stopped playing the guitar and turned to me.
"Jay? Are you there?" She said and put down the guitar.
She stood up and smiled at me. My heart broke when
her smile disappeared and she noticed I was crying.
"Why? Did something happen?" She was about to touch my cheek but
I immediately moved away. "...Is there a problem?"
"I'm sorry Yuri." I took a deep breath. "...I'm sorry. Believe
me, I really tried."
He was so surprised. "W-what are you saying?"
"Sorry... I'm really sorry." My tears wouldn't stop.
It felt so heavy. I could barely breathe. "...I tried
."
"Jay..."
"But.... It's really Keifer."
My crying got even louder. I waited for him to say something but
he remained silent. I couldn't look at him because of embarrassment. I
must have waited for a few minutes. Until
I finally stopped crying and it looked like that was all he was waiting for.
"I know." The first word he said made me wonder.
"...I know it's really Keifer. From the very start."
My chest tightened at what he was saying. Many questions
came to my mind but I didn't want to open my mouth to speak.
"...Like Ella, I took a chance again. But again, I'm
wrong. Defeated by the same guy..." She forced a smile. "...I'm not
stupid Jay. I knew it already, from the day you said 'Yes' to me."
A-what... I was confused.
"Hahaoya is not lying when she said that she saw you and Keifer. She
just saved us from embarrassment."
That's all I could say to myself.
"...And I also know that you make out with him at the restroom."
She laughed bitterly. "...I was there the night you confessed to
him."
Damn!
I don't have enough simple things to describe my feelings.
How did he know that?
"If you're asking, 'how did I know'. The answer is simple..." she came closer
to me and slightly bent down. She touched my ear.
I shivered when I felt his breath on my shoulder. It was so
hot.
"...Keifer is not the only one who has ways." He whispered, making
my heart stop.
He straightened up and looked me straight in the eyes. "...I want you
to leave now. I don't want to see you."
"Y-yuri..." As much as I wanted to say, that was all that came out of
my mouth.
He turned his back on me. "I will let you continue your relationship with
Keifer but when our wedding day comes, you'll say 'I do' no matter
what or it will be the end of the Fer Corp." He said authoritatively.
He'll still continue?!
"Y-yuri... You'll just get hurt."
"What's the point?! Your already hurting me." I heard the strain
in his voice.
Even though he had his back turned, I knew he was crying. My eyes followed
the pain I was feeling.
"...Trust me, at the end of the day you'll still be mine." He added.
I tried to take a step closer to him but
my knee wouldn't budge.
"Y-yuri... Please."
"Jay... Leave." His command made me feel even heavier.
"...Leave. Now!"
I could do nothing but slowly walk towards
his room door. He chose not to look at me even in the end.
But before he could finally leave, he uttered a word that completely
shattered my mood.
"You and Ella are the same. Paasa."