JAY-JAY'S POV
What is the correct angle of the slap? Does the person I'm going to hit have to face me? Or can the back?
My palm has been heating up to slap Mayo.
"Stop it!" Kit yelled at him. "Said it's just plain."
"Don't be naughty." Said the nurse who was taking care of him.
Mayo still couldn't stop crying as if it was the end of Kit.
Meanwhile, he only suffered a minor injury compared to the security guard who was taken to the ambulance and taken to the nearest hospital.
"I was scared!" Mayo answered while wiping his face..
The nurse was looking at them, probably confused by their looks. "What are you doing?" He asked while covering Kit's stitched up wound.
Mayo looked at him intently. "Daddy."
Crazy.
The nurse seemed to realize that she didn't want to be one of the troublemakers and didn't speak. Kit thanked her before getting out of the ambulance and walking towards us. Mayo was holding the same white polo shirt with blood on it. He slung it over his shoulder to cover the blood that was left inside him. I'm thankful for what he did because honestly my stomach felt like it was going to turn over from the fresh blood.
"Are you okay Kit?" I asked as they approached us.
"Yes, and what about you?"
"I'm fine. There's nothing wrong with me." I answered but they didn't seem to believe.
Am I joking?
He sighed before looking at me full of concern.
"We know your problem with blood. Phobia, is not a joke Jay." May said.
I can't blame them, they saw my fear earlier. I couldn't even help Kit. I didn't even ask for help. I just stared as if I couldn't move.
"E-even. It's the second one."
Kit wrapped his arm around me without missing a beat. "Don't think about that. It's not your fault."
I tried to smile and nodded. Although to be honest, I have a strong hunch that the person who fired that gun had something to do with me. Right in front of the school where there are many students. It's like he doesn't care if other people feel sorry for him. And why did that happen when we were at the gate?
I looked at the man next to us. His eyebrows meet again. He's always like that. Maybe because Ella is far from him.
"Hands off." He said to Kit that he was forced to remove his arm from me.
I faced my Horoscope brother. "What did the Police say?"
He points to David who is currently still being talked to by the Police. Because he was the one who clearly saw the car and just in time to pull out the gun of the panicked man who wanted to kill us all.
But one thing is clear. The target is not the security guard.
My brother faced me again. "They believe the security guard is the target."
Bullshit I hope they shot or killed Manong Guard a long time ago. He never leaves the Guard House. Even though it's not his duty anymore, he still comes in. Then just sleep or play Mobile Legend.
"You didn't tell the truth?" Calix asked. "What if it can be followed?"
Aries faced him irritated. "Do you know your opponent? He probably wasn't a random person because he was able to rain bullets here. If we tell the police..." He pointed to the police behind him. "Not theirs."
"You're right, but they still need to know." Rory's groin. "I know someone-."
Aries immediately interrupted and said. "It's better not to use influence. Because like I said, you don't know the enemy." He looked at me. "Maybe you just sympathised with someone else's enemy." And started walking away.
We watched him walk away. He will probably get his stuff so we can go home. Due to the incident, the students were sent home. We were the only witnesses left to talk to the police.
"David is done." Ci said so we looked at David nearby.
He forced a smile and looked at all of us. "Are you sure no one else was hurt?" He asked as he approached.
"My butt hurts." Someone replied. None other than the young man.
He's still good, my energy is still there.
We each took a breath before walking back to the classroom. We will also take our things to go home. It would be better if we put the matter to rest.
We were close to the building when I noticed Drew approaching Kit. I saw Mayo stop so I stopped too. I know they are still not well, so I can't help but worry and maybe later on they will fight.
"You shouldn't have saved me." Drew said annoyed.
Saved?
Kit seriously arranged to face him. Mayo immediately took a step to get closer but I was faster in grabbing him to stop him.
"Let them talk first." I said softly and I was very grateful that he listened.
We looked at both Kit and Drew. Kit was still serious and Drew's face was cracked by the punch as if it was just a wrong move.
With a twist.
"If I hadn't done that, you would probably be dead." Kit replied.
Kit saves Drew? I deliberately looked at his arm wrapped in gauze. Could it be that he was injured because he tried to save this Idiot?
I couldn't help but be amazed at what he did. Despite the hurtful words he received from that loan shark, he was still more concerned about his friend.
You're a real Barbie-friend by the way.
"And one more..." He added, waiting for us. "...who will pay your debt if you die?"
Drew scratched the back of his head violently. "Thank you for listing." He said sarcastically and I laughed softly. "It seems that it would be better if I perished."
Kit laughed loudly and tapped him on the shoulder. Drew's shy smile appeared and at that time, I knew that the fight between them was over that I thought would last longer.
I looked at Mayo when I noticed that she was still motionless. He was the most angry at what happened to them. I will never forget that because he slapped me for being an animal.
Instant blush on.
Hey." I called him weakly. "You're so quiet."
"He didn't speak and just waited for the two to come closer. He still folded his arms while looking at Drew evilly.
"What's that? You don't have anything to pay so you just befriend Kit again?"
I wanted to slap hard. If only I could tweak the sneaky man I made earlier. If not because....haizt! Need to think badly about Drew's arrangement? Is he that angry about their fight?
"May, that's right." There was a threat in Kit's voice.
Mayo didn't answer and quickly walked back to the room. The three of us just exchanged looks. We both understand why he feels that way. Looks like we need to be more patient.
May, June, July, August have a peak.
We walked back to the room almost together. Most of them got ready and went out the door. They said goodbye to each other and reminded them to be careful and better go straight home.
I arranged my things before closing the zipper of the bag. I put it on and David and Felix left the room almost at the same time. Ci-N was ahead of us while still teasing Drew.
"When Keifer comes tell him about Drew's debt." Felix said.
I was immediately disgusted. I heard some bad words.
"Why would I do that?" There was irritation in my voice.
"Keifer has settled all of Drew's debts to us, except for the one owed to Ci-N," he clarified.
"Then why are you still demanding payment?"
"Maybe because he'll practice. Besides, he won't have to borrow from us again." David said. "Drew's a nice guy, he's a little crooked sometimes but he's reliable. There's just a lot of problems."
I nodded my head. What he said was true. It's like it's really hard for money. He can stop gambling because he's so crazy.
"If he didn't gamble he wouldn't be in debt." I commented.
"That's what we told him." Felix answered with a laugh. "But his only answer was, 'that's why I gamble to get paid'."
It's like the other way around.
I don't know Drew's life story. I don't even want to say anything bad about him, because it makes me cringe sometimes. And gambling is not the answer to paying off debt either. I didn't say anything and continued walking. Ci-N still hasn't stopped charging 8 pesos. David could only shake his head at the stubbornness of Batang Kumag.
"You still charge 8 pesos?" Drew said annoyed.
"Every five counts! Especially when you're short of eight!"
Ci shouted back.
It was obvious that they were about to fight. I don't know if I can feel sorry for Batang Kumag who won't be paid or even Drew
It's only 8 pesos that I haven't been able to pay yet.
Jusko! My 5k walked out because of shame.
David immediately approached them to separate them. When he grabbed Ci by the collar, Drew quickly ran to escape him.
"My 8! Give it back!" Batang Kumag is still chasing because the accused has disappeared forever.
We can only shake our heads at their appearance. Ci looked like he was about to cry as David carried him by the collar around his neck.
"He should be the one you touched." He said with a snort.
David let him go. I looked at the parked car when I noticed Horoscope leaning on it and Ella stabbing the damn thing. It's like they're waiting for me.
"I'm leaving, that's my service. Be careful?" I said goodbye to them and they nodded at me.
I walked and ran to get close to them immediately because it looked like there was a deluge coming from the appearance of this brother of mine. Ella is next to him but I don't know why she still looks like that.
Maybe there is a stomach.
"It's slow to move." He was annoyed with me.
I scolded him. "Edi, you who are fast."
He hit me by the back of the head so I quickly raised my arm to hit him. It's a good thing he didn't continue because it was painful.
"I'll answer more. Get on." He ordered. I just gave him trouble before getting into the passenger seat. I would like to be next to him because of course Ella will ride the apple. Close to each other, I wish he would hold Aries in her arms. After all, their navels are always connected.
You will also separate! Nothing forever!
I didn't realize that the car had already started. I was still looking at the two in front of me. Good thing this one didn't catch me, I might have lost an eye.
"So, did you catch it?" Ella asked making my eyes widen.
I heard Aries' soft laugh. I want to fight these two. But do you really care?
"Answer Jay." Aries' order made my nostrils bigger.
"I-no-no-w-I'm not grasping anything."
Bad trip! Why do I stutter?
I heard Ella's laugh which annoyed me. Very happy, I hope so.
"You didn't get what Aries did?" She asked more.
I simply snorted. These two really don't want to stop me. Maybe she wants me to remind her of what she said about KEI—
Hmph! Bad words.
"No. I'll just grab KEI's-." I didn't say anything on my own and suddenly the car we were riding in stopped.
Since I wasn't wearing a seatbelt, I kept hitting the back of Aries' seat before falling to the floor.
"Aaaarrrraayyyy. Aries!" I said annoyed as I slowly got up.
My head hurts and my vision seems to double. I sat down again holding my head.
No more flesh, enough.
"Careful Aries. We might get into an accident with what you're doing." Ella said seriously.
"Sorry. I'll take you, I just have something to eat." My brother replied and continued driving.
I feel like I know what will happen. I prayed for traffic on the way to Ella but that is not what is happening. I just held my breath. I will just think that there is a good reason why this is happening to me. The car stopped in front of Ella's house. The couple said goodbye to each other with a matching kiss on the lips.
Eww... Fur coat.
The car started again but we had not gone far before we stopped again. Aries removed his seatbelt. I simply moved to the other side of the seat away from him. I feel like I know what will happen next.
"Jay..." he began, which sent a wave of fear through me. "...you human woman. Whatever comes out of your mouth." he muttered. Then, without warning, he turned toward me and attempted to reach out.
I just screamed while trying to squeeze into the corner of the car and slapping his hand. He can't reach me because I know what he will do is painful. My legs are still up, don't let him reach me.
"N-not anymore. I won't talk like that anymore!" I said as I frantically removed his hand.
"Even you! You're so stubborn!" He said while continuing to work.
And because his arm was longer, he completely grabbed my arm. I was still trying to fall until his numb hand slipped and I was released.
He let go too quickly. Because the force of our pull was strong earlier, my body pushed back and my head hit the window. There is strength in that because even Aries was afraid of my hit.
Tangina, the skull is cracked.
"Shit!" I heard Aries say after opening and closing the car door.
I'm holding the part of my head that hit. It hurts and I feel dizzy but apart from that I have other feelings that I can't explain properly. I feel like I'm floating - at least always. But it's different because even my body is floating.
I felt the door open next to me.
"Hey... Look at me." Aries ordered.
I looked at him and I can say that my eyesight is still fine. He still looks like a Horoscope.
My remaining brain cells are still fine.
"Are you still dizzy? Do you want to go to the hospital?" He asked full of concern.
"I-I want..." He waited for what I had to say. "I want ice cream."
I can see his frown. He just needs to hit me again for me to wake up. But I'm serious, I really like ice cream. Because we passed by a store called my tarpaulin for ice cream.
Aries stood up before closing the car door. I thought he was attracted to me and was about to go back to the driver's seat, but he suddenly disappeared. Because of my headache and dizziness I could not turn my eyes to look for him.
I leaned back for a moment and stared out the window. When I was sure that I was no longer dizzy, I planned to open the car door to get out and look for my fortune-making brother.
Does he know Feng Shui?
I hadn't even raised my hand when the door opened and Aries appeared with a plastic bag. He handed me the popsicle which made me smile.
That's why it disappeared. I thought I was looking for someone to give me a lucky color and number. This brother of mine really can't stand me.
I opened it and poured it but I screamed when something cold stuck to my head.
"Don't be naughty." Aries said while holding the cold thing on my head. "You have a lump."
"Will I grow a second head?" I asked worriedly.
"Yes, you name it conscience." He answered sarcastically.
I laughed at him. "Just kidding. You're not bald."
He laughed a little and continued what he was doing. I also continued with what I was doing on the popsicle.
Darkness reached us before Aries finished numbing my lump. But like me, he is also stubborn, unwilling to shrink. He handed me the bottle of juice he used. That's the cold thing he stuck on my head.
"I remember, you used to scare me." I said as he adjusted his seatbelt. He started driving before answering. "Really? What are you saying?
"You told me that I would have a second head when I got a lump. You also said that a train would come out of my wound - I even looked for the track." He laughed softly. "You also said there was a worm egg under my nail. And the blood must be sucked when wounded to return to the body." We laughed out loud together.
I held my head again. I won't deny that it hurts and I'm still dizzy. But what I don't understand is why I remember those things as if they were all yesterday. We reached home. I immediately noticed the car parked just in front. Familiar but I can't tell who it is.
Aries and I went down together. I went inside first and Yuri's worried face greeted me. He immediately stood up and approached me.
"Hey, I heard what happened. Are you okay?" He looked at the whole body.
"I'm fine. You? Are you fine? Why didn't you come to school today?"
He forced a smile even though there was still a trace of concern in him. "That's a relief. Something just happened so I didn't go."
"Funny. The perfectionist boy is absent due to an unexplainable event? That was new." Aries groin who just entered.
He didn't wait for our answer. He continued walking towards his room. I just snorted and looked at Yuri who was the same as me.
"There's a spot." I commented and he laughed.
I dropped my bag and felt slightly dizzy but I ignored it.
"Would you like a snack? Or you can have dinner here." I asked him.
"I don't think so. I just want to know your condition."
"You're here. Eat here." I insist.
"Maybe I won't be able to eat either. I'm sure you'll eat it all." He answered which made me blush and made him laugh.
"You want me to tap your gums?" I threatened and brought my finger to his mouth.
He immediately grabbed my hand and turned his face away. "I was joking" He said. "Alright, just coffee."
I withdrew my hand and looked at him intently. I turned around to go to the kitchen but I only took two steps before my knees went weak and my vision doubled.
I thought I was going to fall to the floor but someone held me so I wouldn't fall. I looked at it and Yuri's vague face appeared to me. He is saying something but it is not clear to me.
The movement of his mouth is very slow as if time is slowing down. I hear noises, voices but also slow and unclear. There were people moving besides Yuri but I couldn't see them.
What's going on?
From the slow motion of the surroundings, what I see is different. At first, the image in my eyes becomes two, but it gradually changes.
It was getting dark and it felt like someone was in front of me. There is a woman lying on her knees and crying. She was shouting something but I couldn't hear her and her mouth opened slowly as if time was slowing down.
Sino-MOM?
The image became clearer to me. Mama was on her hands while screaming repeatedly, she was covered in wounds, bruises and blood. What happened?
"M-mama..."
Little by little, Mama's image in front of me disappeared. It became dark and alternated with light.
W-wait! M-Mom!
"And..."
Everything is completely gone. I returned to the present where I was facing Yuri who was hugging me and trying to support me lying down. Gradually, the people around me and what they say also become clear to me.
"What the hell did you do?!" Aries said angrily.
"Aries! Blame it later, get some water first!" Someone ordered him.
It was Kuya
"Maybe it's better if we call an ambulance." Aunt Gema said, it was full of concern.
"Jay, can you hear me? Please speak." Yuri looks like he's about to cry.
Crying Baby.
I smiled a little. "Cry." I whispered that he heard too.
He smiled and kissed me on the forehead. "You scared the hell out of me."
I forced a smile even though to be honest, I was more scared. I'm afraid in the image I saw. Where did it come from and why do I see it?
What else do I not know, Mama?