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[CHAPTER 11]

We're all in the living room now. They're just weird. Are you the one staring as if being examined?

"Hey? What kind of look is that?" I asked in surprise.

Those are problems.

"We just have some questions." said Miranda.

Oh yes, we all heard it right. That's Miranda.

finally we are friends with this girl. He talked to me the other day and apologized for his bitchy treatment of me. He even thanked me because he said I saved his best friend Marga. So yes, we're finally cool with each other.

I sat up on what I heard.

"Hmmm...Alright...But if I can answer your questions. Will I get a reward?" I promised with a smile.

They all stared except for Clinton.

"Yes!...You can claim your reward afterwards." Clinton said.

that really made my eyes twinkle like there are stars scintillating brightly.

Breathe in, breathe out. Abi, focus!

This is reward talk.

"Game..." I said excitedly.

They looked at each other. Marga was the first to ask. It's been a week since our encounter. Fortunately, his recovery was quick.

Although I have to support him, he will stand up because his leg was shot. To this day, I still can't believe what I did. I can fight those ungas.

"How did you learn to fight?"Miranda asked seriously.

"Hold a gun and have a date—."he didn't finish the question because I raised my hand.

“Stoppppp....Wait a minute...”

I held my chin and thought how?

Marga raised her eyebrows. While the three frowned except for Clinton who had no reaction at all.

I held my neck..

"What's the matter..What's the question again? It should be one by one."

Miranda sighed and repeated the first question.

"How did you learn to fight?"

"It's like this." I said at the beginning and I really noticed that they had adjusted their seats.

Why! Interested.

"When I was in high school. My best friend and I loved watching Secret Agent Movies. And since then we really tried to learn what an agent does. We searched the internet on how and what to do. Like using a gun, holding a knife, throwing ofdaggers and the martial arts.” my long story.Their foreheads furrowed even more.

"But when we started college. According to him, he came to his senses and stopped going crazy and just focused on our studies." I added.

They looked at each other but no one dared to ask a follow-up question.

"But that's it... You saw it, didn't you? It's surprising that I can actually do the movements of a secret agent for real, it's like a dream come true for me. Although it's risky to do it, I'm cool with it, right? I was able to knock down the ungas that were chasing us and—.”

"Enough!" I turned to Clinton in annoyance.

why is he interrupting?

I'm not done yet.I'm trying to make my answer longer to get the reward. I remembered the past, when the teacher gave me an essay, my answers were very long. Just in case, I'm not sure about the previous and at least the following paragraphs, or there is a point that matches the question.

but this gago is really stupid. Please fix the p*ta.

I looked at the two freaks, Josh and Matt, when they stopped laughing while Marga & Miranda had expressions that seemed to be blank.

while Gagang Clinton still has a grip on what she knows.

"Next Question." Clinton said indifferently.

Matt asked.

"Are you really from here in Manila?"

I shook my head and answered..

"No...but since I went to college, I've stayed here. Silbi, I've had an apartment and stayed here for 4 years." I answered honestly.

"Then...Where are you from?" Josh asked.

it was like my whole being shook with that question. I saw that they were all surprised when I stood up suddenly.

"Taga Cebu City....totzzz totzz tototzzz." I shouted while singing and dancing in the budotz dance.

I'm all smiles and looks while he stares. There's no shame, Abi.

I saw Clinton swallow and shake. I just stopped when Clinton suddenly stood up and said;

"She's innocent, wild and stupid. We are wasting out time here. This is nonsense." he said and left in front of us.

I was stunned by what he said.

What?

I?

Stupid?

cLINTOOOON GET BACK HERE YOU ANIMAL!

That gag is really rude.

Because that's gorangs. He doesn't know about trends and millenials. Doesn't he watch It's Showtime or doesn't he watch viral videos on YouTube of the budotz dance challenge?

he's annoying. He's really stupid!

I just suffered in the absence.

"Why are you suddenly dancing like that, Abi?" Matt said laughing. I looked at him annoyed.

"Hey dong. Is it true? Are you not in the Philippines? Or did being a Senior Citizen make you forgetful? It's called bodut dance. When someone asks you where you're from? Expected or automatically you will dance like that while shouting the place you come from." I said at length.

He and Josh looked at each other and burst out laughing even more.

The two will inherit from Clinton. It's obvious that they are gorangs.

"That's right boys. That's how it really is. Stop watching obscene things and be aware of the trending events of our country." Miranda said stopping them.

Very well said Miranda.

"See!I said to the two birds with a smirk.

"But Abi? Were you serious there earlier? Is it because of watching SA Movies that you are good at fighting?" Marga said in disbelief.

I nodded while they still couldn't believe it.

I stood up suddenly when I remembered something.

what about the reward? Shut up! He better not scam me.

I immediately turned around and climbed the long stairs and headed straight for the room. I was not mistaken because Clinton was there inside and his laptop was in front of him again.

He turned to me. maybe because I opened the door loudly and loudly.

I smiled and approached him while he just raised an eyebrow at me.

The facial expression's OA. Maybe he's gay, right?

Wahhhhhhh...No no Abi.

With his elegance? He's not gay!

"Z-zach." I stammered in a soft tone at his first name.

I even saw his eyes twinkle at what I called maybe.

Maybe he's used that I called him Clinton. Even me? Why did Zach come out of my mouth?

just be patient, Abi. You should talk to him gently. Maybe he won't give you the reward yet.

"Yes?" he said, seeming grumpy but with a strange smile on his lips.

What is he smiling about?

The one is really Abno.

I swallowed before speaking again.

"Y-the re-reward?"I stammered while straightening my hair.

I saw his smile widen even more.

"Reward?" he asked again, seemingly confused.

Jusko, if I can combo him.

I nodded my head.

"You can claim it now." he said with an alluring smile.

I wanted to jump up and down with joy and shout "Yes" but he might change his mind. So I just smiled.

"Where?" I asked excitedly.

"Come closer." he said and I immediately followed.

He stood leaning back. There were only a few inches between us because he brought me closer.

We looked at each other. Geeeeze!

"Where is he?" I said excitedly even though I was holding back because I was about to bump into him with his charming smile.

"It's mine." he said while looking intimately at me.

It's obvious... He's the one who will reward, so it's really up to him.

Abi, Calm down.. Don't blow up. Remember that he has the reward. So just chill.

"Take it out." I said.

"It was out a while ago." I frowned.

I looked at his hand. He didn't hold anything, did he?

There is also no paper bag on the bed or on the bedside table.

Is someone fooling me?

Not now to get angry Abi. Get the reward first and then explode.

This gag just hangs you.

go Abi, You can do it. I'm still pushing myself.

"Alright please. Take it out. I'm begging you." I begged and held his hand.

I saw his surprised reaction and felt the electricity when our skin touched.

Does he feel that?

That's it, Abi told you. He wants drama.

"Take it out please."

He sighed.

"Okay." he said.

My eyes shone like stars.

"Kiss me." he said coolly.

Huh?

My eyes widened when I heard it, I was stunned and couldn't move.

I want to react but it's like my tongue is stuck inside.

Huh? is he serious

Has he lost his mind?

His face is serious, which means it's not a joke.

Oheeemmgeeeeee!

So what is his point why he wants me to kiss him?

If I do that? will he give the reward?

But by chance, he was the one to get my 2nd kiss. He stole the first one & now, I'm the one willing to give it to him? Hell no!

But Abi, talk about this reward.

You can do it.

I do not want.

You can do it.

I don't want to say.

Geez even if I really want to..

wahhhhhh..I can no longer understand what my two minds are saying.

"It's just a kiss." I said coolly and without hesitation I brought my face closer to his. Immediately our lips touched.

but gosh...I suddenly felt different. The moment my lips pressed into him, I seemed to have forgotten my plan that once our lips touch, I will withdraw immediately.

I saw his shocked reaction. It seems he didn't expect what I did. I could even feel him stiffen in his seat.

Why did I suddenly freeze and I just can't let go. I gasped when he pulled my waist closer to him to the point that our bodies were really touching. But what surprised me more was the movement of the lips. him and he kissed me again. I was likethat electric shock and the butterflies in my heart are suddenly fluttering.God!

I just realized that he was trying to insert his tongue into my mouth which he did successfully and effortlessly.

He stopped for a moment when I suddenly went along. I don't know why I did that.

we kissed torridly and sucked each other's mouth like a hungry bird that's been set free after a long year of being in a cage.

Right now, what I felt was the electrifying hot and unusual sensation.

I can feel the heat of his tongue inside my mouth. I was very close to him because I felt like I was going to fall because of the sudden weakness.

I know to myself that this is not right but what he did makes me feel uneasy & I just badly want for more. I sucked his mouth eagerly as he did the same with mine.

I didn't realize that we were standing. I just felt that he leaned me against the wall of the room while we continued to work hard. But it seems that I woke up to the truth when I felt his weapon poking at me. I think it's fully erected. It's like water is poured on me. I immediately pushed him and ran to the bathroom. When I opened it, I immediately locked it. I leaned against the door and covered my face.

Oh My God! Oh my God! Gosh, Abi...

Did that really happen?

but no matter how many pinches and pats on the face I don't wake up from the reality. How can I wake up when it's really fucking the reality?

Even now, I can still feel the sweetness of what we shared.

I shook my head and pulled out my hair. God!

This is going to drive me crazy. I touched my lips but what happened earlier kept coming to my mind.

I stayed there for half of an hour. But I was afraid to go out because he might still be inside.

Jusko, I'm ashamed to see him.

Before I decided to go out, I washed myself.

I looked at my reflection in the mirror. My face was red and my hair was messy.

I patted my face and said;

"Nothing happened Abi...Nothing..."

I slowly came out of the bathroom. I was still peeking to see if he was still inside but I took a deep breath when I realized he wasn't there.

Thank God!

I looked at the clock. It was almost 4 in the afternoon. I can't just stay here, I have to go out because I'm hungry. I was staring at the part of the room where the incident happened earlier.

I was biting my lip when I flashbacked everything in my mind. Gosh!

I quickly left the room and went downstairs. I saw Winsley and Marga in the living room as if they were talking and planning something while seriously studying the map.

But wait...why would they plan what's on the map?

Do they intend to be conquerors?

Geez!

I just went straight to the dining room. They might notice and ask why my face looks like a tomato.

I opened the fridge and got some fresh milk. I don't know why I screamed in shock when Matt Winsley suddenly came in. He was also surprised.

Abi, don't be paranoid. I thought it was Clinton who came in. God! It's a silly thought.

"Why are you screaming? Did you see a ghost?" he promised with a laugh.

"No..." I said.

"Where's Zach?" I don't know why that's what I suddenly asked.

He looked at me smiling.

do you have a problem?

"Ayee.. He's looking for Boss. But it's a pity he just left. We don't know why he left in a hurry."

"Why did he leave? Is something happening to you?" he added.

I blew out what I was drinking at his question.

What the hell!

"What are you talking about there? it seems to be right." I was still shaking and left him there.

It was late at night but Clinton still hadn't come home.

Where is that guy?

Abi, why are you looking for him?

It's better without him, right?

though it's good that he's not here. Coz I can't afford to see him after what had happened but there's a part of me that wants to see him & I felt like I'm kinda worried right now.

I fell asleep but woke up again around midnight but no Clinton came home.

Did something bad happen?

My eyes were wide open when the door suddenly opened so I quickly fell asleep.

Is he there yet?

I was so excited to see him just now? done now?

My subconscious mind was like giving me a lecture.

He's already here or why did you sleep there, Abi?

I swallowed when I felt that a pillow was taken from my side.

Gosh! Will he sleep?

But.....w-waiiitttt.?

Where is he going?

Can't he sleep in the bed?

I was disappointed because he decided to sleep on the couch.

what the hell Abi, he's a gentleman. That's why he respects you as a woman. You don't want that. Your virginity is safe. And it's really a man who avoided it.

It's up to him, that's his decision. So he'll marry if any part of his body hurts because of not sleeping properly. Does he fit on the couch? hey, it's okay and I'd better go to sleep.

Good night Clinton. May you have a sweet dream.