Jap comes in when am packing my belongings *something that's shamefully not up to a small bag. * Taking a look at my form, he sighs.
"You're really leaving me? I can't change your mind about that?" He raises a brow.
"Am sorry. I can't stay here. " Not with Mate back from wherever it is he went on that fateful day.
" All it took was the sight of him. " Jap frowns. Leaning on the door, he gives me a once over. " You're in love with him right? " He asks in a very tight voice . His jaw ticking.
"I..."
"Don't deny it Lat. It's written all over you. I know you Lat, you wouldn't have agreed to leave if there's no spark!" He says in anger.
"Don't take it that way," I stand from the bed, and walk towards him.
"You didn't even correct my usage of Lat. I see, the owner of the pet name is back, you no longer feel lovesick when I make use of that name. "
" It's not... "
" Tell me Laty , have you ever felt anything for me aside from friendship? Have you ever felt like you want more from me? Ever felt like you want our relationship to grow? " He takes slow predatory steps towards me. Jap is the best friend I can ever ask for.
" You've always being my friend Jap. " I say truthfully. Jap have always being a friend to me. He've being the solid rock in a shaking foundation for me.
" Just a friend? For God's sake Laty!" His shouts startle me. My heart beat accelerating without further ado.
"Jap!" I call his attention to my fears, but he paid no heed.
"I've tried to make you comfortable. I've stooped so low as to be close to a beggar just so I can get your love. I've done things I've never done in my entire life to get you to love me, but it seems they're not enough. They were never enough for you! " He growls in anger.
For the almost two years I've lived with him, I've never seen him in this kind of situation before. I've never seen him angry to this extent.
The Jap I know have always being sober minded and happy.
"Jap, please stop." I plead.
"Am here pouring my heart out to you, but you're not even concerned about that. " He says in a hurt voice. His expression one of anger.
" I don't know what to say."
How do one respond to being confessed to by someone you're only friends with?
I don't just know how well to respond to this. It's just so...
I don't even know the right words for it now.
"I know." He still takes a step towards me. "And that's why am not giving you an option at all. You can't make a decision by yourself, and that's why am making the decision for you."
As he advance close to me, o continue taking steps back. My heart beating like that of a person who ran a marathon. My palms getting sweaty like no man's business.
"Jap. What are you doing Jap?" I continue on with my backwards walking. A frightened expression on my face.
"Am no longer giving you an Option. I can't sit and watch another man take you from me Lat. Am taking you back to my home. "
The wall gives me a warm welcome the moment my back touch its coldness.
" What..."
" Am tired of acting like a poor college boy. It seems you don't love the goody two shoes, now am going to show you exactly who I am. "
" Jap, what are you saying? " His words made me confuse. I don't really understand his usage of words.
" Am not who you think I am love. " He gently touch my face. " I became who I am now the moment I met you. Don't worry love, I'll treat you well more than that bastard can be proud of.
I'll take good care of you all my life. I won't allow you want for anything love.
I love you Laty, and I'll make sure i get you to love me one day. " He says in a Convincing voice. His hand circling my waist. " I'll give you a comfortable life."
His words made me angry. I really can't believe I've being played by someone I thought a friend.
" Let go of me! " I try to remove his hand from my waist, but it's not possible. His hold on me is real tight.
" You're not going anywhere. All you have to do is patiently wait for my boys to arrive." He checks the time on his wrist watch. " It won't be long until they make an appearance."
" Let go of me!" This time, I made use of the entire strength in me, but it's not enough to make him budge. He still stands strong.
" Don't.... "
"Let go of him! " Mate whose presence wasn't noticed untill he says those words, takes hold of the shirt Jap is putting on, and throw him to the other side of the room. An angry look in his expression. "Never touch what's not yours." He growls at Jap before turning to me. " Are you okay?"
" Kal. " Jap stands, a shocked expression on his face.
Hearing the name, Mate turns to Jap.
"It really is you." Jap says with a snarl.
"Who are you?" Mate turns to him in surprise.
"Your rival Jackil. " Jap snarls. "Does he even know who you are? Is he aware of the monster that lurks within?" Jap laughs.
Without warning, Mate advance towards Jap, and kick him on his stomach. Seemingly not satisfied, Mate kicks him again.
Jap doubles over in pain, but he still have that stupid grin on his face.
"Mate!" I run to him. Holding his arm, I look up "Please don't hurt him. Let's go."
Mate gives me a look before turning to Jap. " Thank your stars for him. " He gives him one final kick. " Let's go." He takes my hand in his, and starts leading me to the door.
"My clothes."
"Leave them there. I want nothing of that bastard." He snarls in anger.
"You might think it's over, but it's not." Jap breathes out. "I'll come for you Laty, and when I do, I'll make you mine."