("What was I even thinking refusing him in the first place, did I think my feelings for him meant something, do I even deserve to even be in the presence of someone like that")
She lay down as tear roll down her cheeks as her brothers kicking went on.
("it's not as if he can ever turn to look at me, he already is in love with that Oreva. Of course he wouldn't look at me, I bet if he found out about what I've done with my brother he'll probably never talk to me again")
she decided to lie down quietly and let her brother have his way, she felt maybe it was her fate designed by God to remain the victim.
"There I knew all you needed was a little beating to set your head right... now..." he began to take off his clothing, IJ herself sat down to take off her clothing as well as she sat up to do so she saw the.
The moment her eyes met the phone, she felt like she was back in the restroom being bullied once more as Afo slapped her. That moment it was like Afo was right in front of her and he slapped her once more.
After that as if her senses were knocked into her head the phone once more brought another particular sentence on the night Afo bought her the phone.
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"Just take it, in case you need help then call me.. I won't fail you I won't look away even if it is a fight I'm pretty useful in that too"
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she remembers Afo saying that to her with a smile with eyes that sprang confidence in her heart she didn't know of Afo would understand or not but she was willing to take that chance.
Her thoughts are cut short by her brothers rambling who just took hold of one of her huge supple breasts, that moment as if possessed by an unknown spirit she immediately took hold of the umbrella beside her while she used her left leg of push her brother of her body and with all her strength she bashed it against her brothers tempo as she immediately rushes out of the house.
"Ah my face this fuckin bitch....." He groaned in pain as he attempts to take hold of her which he failed to do.
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IJ woke up in a strange room that had a vanilla scent, she gently props herself up as she tried to remember how she got here, she realized that she was wearing male clothes before she could recollect what had happened Afo walked into the room with a cup of coffee.
On seeing Afo she immediately averted her gaze from Afo who was heading towards her alongside Ome that wagged behind him like a tail and his mom who was resting herself on the doorpost.
Afo realized that she was avoiding looking into his eyes so he sat down next to her handing her the cup of coffee.
"How are you doing?" He asked but he got no response from her.
"You know you really scared me last..." Before he could finish his sentence she grabbed his shirt and she burried her face into his chest, Afo could feel the warm liquid coming in contact with his chest and the next thing he heard made his heart ache.
"Waaaaahh..." He raised his hand signaling for Ome and his mother to give them space, the crying took over half an hour before she finally stopped crying but the sobbing hadn't stopped. He gently placed the coffee by the bedside and gave her a hug because he felt like she needed it.
"You know you've been crying for so long the coffee I made got cold" he waited to see any change in her mood and yet the shuddering and sobbing didn't stop.
"Look I know I'm so handsome but I didn't know my handsomeness would make someone older than me shed tears like a child" he shamelessly declared to try lighten the mood and nothing changed, after a minute of silence he decided to get serious.
"Want to tell me what happened" IJ felt the question bring her to her bottom line, she was had told herself she didn't care what Afo's reaction would be last night but now that he was right in front of her she couldn't muster the courage to do so.
She was scared, she was really scared of what she would do if he didn't accept her for who she was, she was scared that he would find her filthy and tainted. Five minutes passed and she didn't do anything the room was silent, extremely silent but Afo knew she was hesitant so he took the initiative.
He gently placed his rough but gentle hands on her smooth and delicate cheeks and raised her face so her eyes could meet his, the moment her eyes met his she closed her eyes, she couldn't look into his eyes those dark but clear eyes that were threatening to look into her soul and find out how tainted she was but Afo didn't stop he gently but certainly planted his smooth forehead against hers and whispered words of confidence to her.
"Are you scared of telling me? Are you in pain? Do you feel alone? If you are scared hold unto me, if you're in pain I'll be a sponge and I'll absorb all your pain and if I can't absorb it all then I'll at least take more than half, if you're alone let then I'll be with you for as long as you want let me be your light if that is what you need.."
(Author*tips imaginary hat*)
The moment she heard his words she once again broke down in tears the mother who was leaning on the door listening from outside felt touched on how much her son has his way with his words. After about two minutes she finally opened up to Afo not holding anything that has happened back, she didn't know how he would react but she wanted to trust him.
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"So that's what happened huh"
"I bet you hate me now" IJ asked a shaky voice.
"Not one bit I mean, I don't think you really had a choice unlike me who had help, but don't worry from now on please rely on me I'll be your shield"
Afo placed his fingers on her chin and raised it up to look at him in the eye so as to reassure her.
"Why dont you move in with us" the question was sudden and she didn't know what to say, she looked into his eyes to find out if he was lying but only found that look of sincerity that always make her heart beat like crazy in her chest. She was going to soeak but Afo cut her short and.
"Thank you for accepting my offer, and you don't have to worry about me trying anything stupid I already have a girlfriend and you know that"
When she heard his words she didn't know what expression to make but she was happy and sad, happy because Afo accepted who she was and sad because she realized she won't be having her place in his heart like Oreva does.
The next action Afo performed shocked her it shocked her when Afo hugged her and held her in his embrace and planted a kiss on her forehead as she lay next to him she didn't want to ever leave this warmth she felt, she wanted to remain like this with him forever, even if he was with Oreva she wanted him to keep hugging her like this and make her feel safe and secure and make her heart beat nonstop.
Afo as well has noticed had noticed that IJ had feelings for him and he could tell how serious she was, he would be stupid not to have noticed, he had read too many Webnovels and he was not planning to play the role of the ignorant protagonist.
Afo of course was serious when he said he was in a relationship, he really loved Oreva. He knew Oreva was a beautiful girl but compared to IJ she was just another frog in a well.
But Afo was that kind of guy that once he decides on something he wouldn't turn back so for as long as he was with Oreva he knew IJ would have to find someone else that would accept her as she was, why did he kiss her on the forehead you ask? Because he felt that he could do at least that much for her and IJ understood his gesture.
("RIP our childhood") Afo thought as he watched IJ once again go back to sleep in his embrace.
"A shitty life huh" Afo's mom who stood by his son's door listening thought as she turns and went into her room.
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That day after taking Ome to school I assisted her home to go get her uniform from her house and later in the evening that day she moved her little belongings over while her brother watched and indeed he was a real nut job, he didn't really say anything to us while we moved though, it's been too weeks since she moved over and today I have another date with Oreva and I'm not messing it up.
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Afo hurried into the living room as he strapped on his black jacked, he walked up to where Ome and IJ were both seated on the couch playing mobile games, she didn't go to work since it was a Sunday.
He ruffle IJ's hair and kissed ome's hair as he waved them goodbye since he needed to be on his date by 2:30.
"See you guys soon"
"Yeah have fun" Ome replied without looking back at her departing elder brother, yes Ome had been staying with Afo despite the fact that Afo's mom and Mr Isaac already broke up a week ago but Afo met with Mr Isaac as he transferred responsibility as her legal guardian to her after he was paid by Mrs Hana who felt she would be better off without him.
IJ just turned around and gave him a smile as she immediately went back to her game before Afo departed for his date.
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He arrived at a fancy restaurant as soon as he got of got off the taxi he met Oreva who as well just got off her vehicle wearing shades to avoid the public.
"Hey Reva how was your trip" Afo asked as he rused towards Oreva.
"Stressful"
"Then don't you think we should have had our date another day I mean it must have been a long day right"
"It's fine l mean we haven't really gone out as a couple right" she asked him with a smile that made Afo feel like it was just them left alone on the world.
"Well let's go in then"
they both head into the restaurant that after a while they both head to the arcade and decided to walk her to her vehicle were they met Jete on the way.
"Hey bro how have you been" Afo asked as he and Jete exchanged handshakes.
"Pretty fine, seems like you're enjoying your date" Jete teased Afo as he brushes his shoulder off Afo's own.
"Yeah how did you know about that" they all stared at one another awkwardly, the next thing that broke the awkwardness they all heard voices in their heads, voices as if people were beckoning unto them.
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'respond to our calling oh ye hero of the lance'
'answer to our beckon ye hero of archery'
'come to our aid ye hero of the shadows'
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They all looked at each other to find out if they all heard the various voices in their heads but none of them made it obvious to one another on their faces until Oreva broke the silence.
"Oh ice cream I need one" she pointed at an ice cream truck on the other side of the road.
"I'll go get one then" Afo smiled as he crossed over the street leaving his girlfriend and best friend behind
"You're a darling Afo" Afo waves his hand telling her it's nothing although he didn't say it out loud.
As he awaits the man to serve their ice cream he noticed a vehicle running uncontrollably towards Jete and Reva who were drowned in their conversation without noticing the vehicle headed towards them and without a single waste of time he immediately rushes at his friends who were in imminent danger.
He could have called out to them but his brain for some reason was to rambled at the moment to do so, he manages to arrive at the last moment and pushes them out of the way and ended up being hit by the vehicle instead everything was so sudden he couldn't believe what had just happened, everything seemed like time had slowed down after being hit by the truck.
("Ahhh! Is this really it, I never even got to kiss Oreva, I'm still a shitty virgin and I'm already dying, am I really leaving Ome alone, IJ, Mrs Hana and mom, goodbye, I hope you guys enjoy a good life, I love you Oreva goodbye, fuck you truck-kun!!")
These were his last thoughts before slamming violently agiania street light before bouncing off and lands on the middle of the street.
(please don't forget to read the auxiliary chapter for more information)