"Mom, Dad. I have something to tell you". Ram was on a video call, and he can see his parents in the living room.
"Did you finally got a girlfriend?". His mother was smiling teasing Ram.
"Mom not that, I quit my job". Ram's parents was startled and his father who was drinking a can of beer almost spat it.
"I know, but I was stressed already, I am sorry that I did not tell you". Ram said sadly, it was his first time opening something about his stress and frustrations.
"Dear, comeback home then". Her mother was now about to cry.
"No, not yet. I found a new source of income, and it was good this time, I think I will be rich mom". Ram happily said and it twitched their brows.
"Tell me honestly, have you entered some illegal business?". His dad said now with loud voice.
"Dad, what are you talking about, I am a gamer now, and I am earning double and it may even increase with the coming months". Ram hastily explained not to give anymore the misunderstanding. They calmed down and talked about it.
After the troublesome conversation, something was lifted from Ram's shoulder. He felt new and refreshed, and was even very happy and satisfied. It was three months now after the release of Pangea Ultima, but how come he was this confident and comfortable with it. Ram thought to himself but did not know the answer yet so he just ignored it for now.
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Pangea headquarters
"Sir, the Relic Grade class has now gone up to 5 and it was from the same area and same party." The woman with an office coat and skirt holding a paper reported to a man behind the table.
The 40-year-old man was a bit confused. And stood up "That party again? Did Prometheus give them bias?".
"Base on the data, there were no anomalies and only four of us knows the secrets of Pangea. It would be within us if something has leaked." The woman said while she lifted her glasses.
The man could only sigh, "Fine, send a message to the other two and tell them the situation".
The girl then bowed and left the room. On the table the six of them was in the report paper. And the man could only tap his finger in the table in confusion.
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In game
"Alright, We got five now. Last will be mine," Black said as they just finish the class advancement for White.
"Yeah, and it was quite hard, we should celebrate after this" Mia said as she was now feeling tired. They climbed mountains, cross rivers, fought some weird monsters, dug some treasure, dive the seas and even solve some mysteries just to get the advancement.
"Ram, where do you live, we should meet outside sometime." Black just casually blurted and the other especially Shaia also was frozen, She could not ask Ram about it, and she was eager to know also.
"I am from Davao city, and you guys?". Ram answered casually and asked back.
"Perfect" White said. "Hey princess look Ram is also from Davao city". Mia teased Shaia and it made Shaia blushed. Shaia actually was joyful hearing the news, but Mia always interrupted with her moment.
"Are you joking? Graduation is coming, and we have no time yet to go out." Shaia said coldly trying to act casual and diverted the topic. Mia gasped as she remembered the graduation.
"Sorry Ram, I forgot about the graduation". Mia said awkwardly, she does not want to invite also Ram to the graduation because he would not be entertained there, most of the invited are family members and close relatives so it would be awkward.
"What are you saying, It is fine, we just have to meet after you settle everything. Don't worry I am full gamer now, and I will be here for some time." Ram said with assurance but he was a bit hoping also.
"Hmp, I wish I could also be a full gamer, but my parents will surely object" Mia said as she pouted her lips.
Just before graduation, All of them have become advanced classes. They were so happy and celebrated atleast game. They were busy so it was the least they could do for now.
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Their graduation ended and now they finally decided to meet. Ram was so nervous but it was his break for all what happened, he must at least enjoy his new direction. The six of them met in a simple restaurant. A 'Grill n Eat' restaurant.
Ram was in his white shirt and gray jogger pants matching a simple shoes. On his neck was a silver necklace and he decided to have contact's that day and cut his hair like the one in game.
"Huh!. Ram". Shaia was startled as he saw Ram. She was wearing a shirt tucked in her skirt and dockside shoes. Her earing was dangling under her wavy but shiny blonde hair. She was carrying a black small girl's pouch.
The four was also at her back, the men also wore casual clothes, the two gay lovers could not even be called gays as they were so handsome in their short pants and button shirt. Mia was wearing a single piece big shirt and mini shorts with hip hop design and mini short under it while wearing a cute pink cap. Jake wore blue shirt and white pants.
"Oi Ram, you did not even change your avatar do you mean your name also is Ram?". Mia said as she surrounded Ram to check him close.
"Hahaha. I did not know at first and thought it was troublesome, so I did not change it much." Ram awkwardly said.
They introduced each other. Fake Me(Mia)/Fake You(Jake). Black(Clyde)/White(Ken).Their meeting was brief. After eating dinner, they got a short karaoke break and decided to stroll in the park but Mia was so scheming, they left Ram and Mia alone in a park beside a beach.
They said to buy something but never came back and just texted that there was something and got home first.
While Shaia read the message she was furious and the laughing image of Mia filled his mind. "Is there a problem?". Ram asked.
"Ahh. No, Mia and the others got home early". Shaia said while they sat on a bench facing the beach. The moon was not bright that night but the park lamps illuminated the beautiful park, and the sound of the waves echoed in the surrounding.
"Ram what do you think of the game? I mean, did you enjoy it?" Shaia asked as it was her moment to know more about Ram which; if not always he ignores her often. Most boys was always clingy and submissive towards Shaia but this guy is different even in real life he was the same.
"The game huh? I think I have enjoyed it with you guys". Ram said and paused a bit "Specially with you". Ram said confidently, but deep inside his heart was trembling in that moment.
"Damn it, Why would I be so cheesy at this moment" Ram thought in his mind as his heart was in chaos. Shaia smiled and look at Ram looking far away in the beach while she was Red.
Ram suddenly looked at her, and they looked at each other silently. Ram slowly got close to kiss Shaia, and she slowly closed her eyes to accept the kiss, but suddenly Shaia's phone rang.
"Huh!" Shaia was embarrassed and Ram retracted quickly. "Mom?". Shaia answered the phone.
"Dear, did you ate already?", Her mom said on the phone. "What you called just to tell me that? Mom, I am with someone and will just call you later. Bye". Shaia was a bit embarassed. Her mom on the other side was startled, but she just smiled and said. "I am sorry dear".
Ram scratched his head at the awkward moment and said "Shaia, would you like to have a stroll?". Shaia just nodded and her hand was grabbed without her permission. She did not refuse and even tighten the grip more.
"Ram, what are your plans in life?" they were now on the beach illuminated by lamps, and Shaia was carrying not only her pouch but also her shoes.
"From childhood, I wished to be rich and gave my parents a good life, and maybe travel the world, How about you?".
Ram asked back after saying that. "Virtual Reality, I wanted to create a world that will help others like me to cope with stress and problems." Shaia said now suddenly getting sad. Ram did not say anything and just waited for Shaia to calm down.
"Honestly, I was dissapointed with my relatives. My father died and my relatives usurp what's left of my father's wealth. I and my mother did not want the wealth and trouble, so we decided to leave." Shaia said and tears begun to fall. Ram did not know what to do, so he embraced Shaia.
(Sniff), "I wanted to show those people the pain they gave to my mother, but I do not have power" Shaia said as she cried in Ram's shirt while she embraced Ram. Ram stroked her hair and back as he comforted Shaia.
After calming down Shaia felt embarrassed then noticed she was in Ram's chest, and she did not know how to get off from the situation.
"Shaia, have you calmed down now?". Ram grabbed Shaia's shoulders and looked at her face. Shaia nodded now red in embarrassment.
"Ram, thank you, I don't know why, but inside the game I am always comfortable by your side. And even now I can talk to you normally." Shaia braved herself and finally said what she wanted.
"Shaia, I felt the same way in fact, I am not the person you see now, I somehow changed and got confident with myself after meeting you. Thank you also".
Ram's hands were in Shaia's shoulders, but he did not notice that it got into Shaia's face and softly stroked her face. Shaia also was holding the hand that was stroking her, and she felt happy. Ram then kissed Shaia, and this time Their lips finally met. It did not take long before their lips parted, and they stared again, Shaia could not hold it and this time she initiated and wrapped around her hands to Ram's neck and kissed him more. The saound of the soft waves in the beach and fresh breeze gave them the perfect moment; it was a warm and blissful day for the both of them.
But on the other side, Mia was panting and sweaty inside a car. Jake who was staring at Mia was elated; Mia was over him while he supported Mia's hips who was slowly working her hips. They both did not bother of their half stripped clothes as long as the important parts was revealed; and they did not even bother that their car was in the middle of a dim parking lot.
"Mia, s-slow down I am cu-cumming." Jake struggled to speak as he was holding it down.
"Cum inside me, I am also cumming." Mia said as she hastened the pace more and swung their car wildly. Other people was around the area but fortunately they did not notice it.