------Porsche-----
1.
"Who is talking about me? I've been sneezing since last night! Damn!."
Jom sneezed out again as he put the coffee cup on the marble table in front of the faculty of Sports Science. I kept looking up at him and repeatedly saying sorry in my mind.
Yesterday, I lied about my name and gave the boy his name instead. Well, I can't trust a stranger that easily, and given the situation who would dare tell their first name? I took the watch and sold it. I have exchanged it for a couple of hundred thousand already.
So if he ever came looking for me, I could deny the name who isn't me in the first place. I remember him saying, "If anything happens to the watch, consider yourself dead."
"Why are you looking at me fuck head?"
The bastard asked me as he came to sit beside me and Jom. His name is Tem. They are my only friends, my two best friends. Even though I am good- looking, with a smooth face and all, I'm not quite friendly, especially with strangers. I rarely express my feelings and other people may perceive me as being cold. Maybe the Japanese tattoo of cherry blossoms on my left arm contributed mainly as they did not dare to mess with me. Only these two idiots stay with me until now.
We are currently in our 2nd year in one of the top universities in the country, but if it weren't for the scholarship of being an athlete, boy! I wouldn't have the wisdom to study here. I study for free. As a taekwondo champion and a
representative of our school, it makes life easier to apply for a scholarship.
"If we finish our report early, Porsche, can we visit the club?"
The boy Jom who has been playing on his phone said.
"Before you think of drinking, help me first."
Tem is implying that he has been sitting here alone and doing the report for a long time already. I, on the other hand, didn't engage in what he is doing, I don't have any plans on helping at all.
"Well if it's done, we'll go okay?"
Jom doesn't give up the idea of visiting the club where I work.
They often go there just to hang out, because they were as close to the owner as I am.
"Ohoi, okay we'll go."
I said.
Jom stopped playing on his phone and the two of them worked faster to complete the report with Jom asking every three minutes if we're done yet. As for me, I do whatever I can without any effort whatsoever.
So the three of us, now sitting in front of the bartender at THE ROOT CLUB, my boss's shop.
I am very familiar with my boss, Jae Jade, a transgender woman who has a traditional Chinese new year dress in different shades, that she wears all the time.
I changed my outfit into a working uniform, ready to jam with them anytime I am free.
"Nong Porsche, someone asked for you to prepare a drink,"
The chattering middle-aged woman makes me smile, accepts the thin paper with the request written on it, and prepares the drink.
This is what I really want, to become a bartender. But I have a long way to go from here.
I often get a lot of tips, especially from female customers. And there are a lot who just sit there and look at me all through the night.
Some days, I hook up and take them secretly to the hotel, but that would be only if I really liked the girl. For example, this woman I am currently serving cocktails with, came with her three friends. And not to boast but, she kept looking at me like I'm a piece of sausage.
"My name is Vivi, if you have free time, you may call me."
As expected, she wrote a small note of her number on a piece of paper and gave it to me. I just responded with a small smile and put the paper in my pocket.
"I wonder how many would you get laid with tonight," Jom said as I walked over and sit my ass on the chair beside him..
"What? It's not even dark yet but there's already someone who wants to pounce on you?"
Jae Jade said and linked her arms around mine. If it were other transgender or gay, I would've felt goosebumps or disgusted. But Jae is different. She is kind and has always been there for me and my brother. When I get financial shortage for Porche's, (my brother) tuition fee, she is the first one to offer help. I have been working here for years, even though I just turned 20 a couple of months ago, Jae allowed me to work part-time. Before, I was just a house boy. I help in keeping the club clean and tidy. After school, I help in mopping the floor before opening the club..and Before I go home I will scrub the floor, clean all the tables and chairs, and make sure everything is organized. Until I was promoted to become a waiter because Jae said, the customers were addicted to me and my killer looks.
"Yes Jae, you must prepare, all the eyes in the club now are on your boy."
Said the bastard Tem.
Jae makes a face and pouts her lips as she leaned on my shoulder. I couldn't help but laugh in embarrassment and gulp down a glass of alcohol.
The night is still young and customers are beginning to fill the club. But I'm not yet busy. I remember my father, he opened many businesses but turned bankrupt, he died together with my mother in a car accident, the businesses were seized by the bank and left us in a lot of debt. The only remaining treasure to me and my brother is the townhouse we are currently residing at.
And there is Athy, my father's brother.
Instead of supporting us, he became addicted to gambling and also dragged us into further ruins.
"You really are going to be Jae's husband eh? I never seen you with a girlfriend."
Said Jom.
"Hehe, I can barely survive on my own, why would I look for someone to take care of?"
I laughed at their silly banter.
"You can find someone to take care of you, silly."
Said Tem, tipping his head to the side towards the table in the corner where a group of handsome men sat.
"I saw him staring at you for a long time now." "Do you want to be kicked in the face?"
I tried to kick him under the table.
"Whatever, he might have a crush on you. Everyone stop looking, we're getting obvious."
Jae said and everyone pretends to look elsewhere.
"Yeah really, you looked cool, dressed neatly, plus you have that cool tattoo."
Tem continue to tease me, causing me to throw ice at him
"If Porsche were gay, and they ended up together, they would give birth to a dog that looks like Jae Jade. Hahaha"
Jom laughs so hard causing Jae to hit him on the head.
"Ugh, this table is full of shits."
She uttered then left to other tables to assist customers.
"Look, he is not looking at Jae, he clearly is into you Porsche!"
Jom exclaims.
I glanced at the table uncomfortably, these were the times that I hated. When gay men enter the shop and gaze at me like I'm a freshly cut ham. Some even bother to write numbers and messages, some even speak to tease me, and I can't do anything. I just smile at them. I don't mind, but I know my taste, I'm not like that.
"Look at the brand names they are wearing, if you say yes to him, you can have a better life."
Said Tem.
"If you don't stop, I'll drag you over at the back of the shop and beat you to a pulp."
I said in a smooth but dangerous voice.
"Ohoi, just kidding! Look, that lady you served called you over, go!".
I walked over to Vivi who called me as if to order something more. So I only offer a smile, bent over, and talk to her.
"Where is the bathroom?"
She said in between our faces that is almost touching. Her fingers gently caressing my hand on the table.
"Walk straight there then turn left."
I pointed her in the direction of the bathroom. Though I know what she wants, I tried to pretend innocent.
"Can you take me there? I'm afraid I get lost."
That's it, I nodded and walked ahead, and as expected, the lady could not
stand it anymore, pulling me into the darker corner of the shop next to the storage room. She managed to lean in to kiss me torridly, pushing my body into the wall. Her lips were full of lust, crushing and squeezing me at the same time.
Here in the dark corner of the shop, a lot like this happens, so I am not surprised at all. I, myself, often use this corner for some 'extra activity' during the night, when I get hungry.
My thick hands travel south and squeeze her big breast..then go down to open my zipper and unbuckle my belt. Excitement filling my lungs..
But before I could even put my pants down, I heard a loud crashing sound.
Bang! Bang!
"Porsche! Come quick! Something bad is happening!"
A younger waiter came running at me with terror on his face.
"What's happening?"
I said while buckling my belt back. Vivi fixed her dress looking confused.
"Let's go."
I run after my younger co-worker, only to find half of the shop messed up and broken. Tables and chairs had fallen, the customers ran outside the shop. Shards of glasses and bottles were scattered on the floor.
There were more than ten black-clothed men inside refusing to stop. Jae is trying to negotiate but they don't seem to mind.
I ran to Jae who had her two friends and another employee crying out.
I looked at the man in front of me and instantly recognized him.
As soon as he sees me, he immediately runs towards me to land an attack, luckily, my feet are faster than his hands bouncing into his chest that makes him fall into his feet.
How could I not recognize the ones I fought with the other night?
I didn't wait for anyone to come at me, I launched myself forward, giving punches after punches..kicks after kicks. I see my two friends joining the fight as well.
Jae managed to get a chair and joined in as well, transforming the fair lady into a ragged thug in anger.
"We came for revenge! You fucker."
Said the man I am punching in the face.
"Well, you are a softie."
I said, smirking, then gave him another blow.
The man staggered a bit but it didn't stop him from picking up a beer bottle and smashing it against the table. A demonic smile on his face.
He moved forward to stab me with it, but what can he do to me who is ten times faster? I deflected so skillfully until he became furious.
Yesterday, I forgot to think that they must know I work here. Who wouldn't? I threw the trash and locked the back door. How stupid of me..tsk.
I helped a bastard, and look what I have gotten into. I am not afraid of the thugs, but I am afraid for Jae and the others. Especially the damages I am going to pay because the cause of this commotion is clearly me.
"You are really good."
He said brushing his jawline. He never gives up even after being kicked a couple of times.
"Thank you for the compliment."
I said, smirking.
Tried to kick him in the leg but someone from behind managed to lock my arms in and now I am cornered, but I'm still confident that I can't be beaten. I can find a way to escape from this.
The moron smiled deviously, slowly moving forward with the broken bottle in his hand,
When suddenly...
"Stop!"
The voice came from the store entrance. Everyone turns to look at the familiar voice.
"Fucker Kinn!"
One of the men cursed.
All eyes diverted into the young man dressed in all black. His hair glistening in the lights of the club and his glowing face with traces of scratches from yesterday's fight. His eyes darted towards me, looked at me, and grinned. He kinda looked better now than yesterday. A few people also in black, behind him.
"You shit!"
Someone shouts and I begin to throw punches and kicks again. I don't know which side I am on now because I don't know the newcomer either, let's just say that I am taking revenge for the shop.
"Mr. Kinn, be careful."
I turned to the voice of the man who was Kinn's subordinate, only to find him staggered and hit the wall then dropped on the floor with a bloody face. There were more than five people standing, all of them holding a knife and ready to launch at us. I must be on Kinn's side because the watch he gave me is worth more than a hundred thousand, so I owe him a little bit more.
I jump and kick the nearest person in the ankle dropping the knife he is holding. Then I grab the head of the one who punched Kinn in the face and smashes it on the table, never holding back as it really angered me seeing the one I just saved yesterday having a bloody face again. How dare you! I release my foot and kick the moron once again until he falls on the floor.
"Thank you.."
His hoarse voice came again as if caressing my trembling muscles. Why does he have that effect on me?.
"No sweat."
I responded with a smirk,
Then come to throw punches again. Never getting tired if that means shielding this beautiful man behind me, I can go on like this all night.
"Hey, did you burn their houses?"
I asked him.
"They were the ones who were haunting me."
He said.
But more black-clothed men came and Jae with the others ran towards the back of the shop. No matter how good at martial arts you are, if it is more than a dozen men, the odds are clear.
If I don't get out of here, I'll probably be a ghost tomorrow morning.
"Go!"
I said to Kinn.
"Where to? We're surrounded."
He said, not even a hint of fear in his voice.
My mind works quickly. I thought of an escape route. If I leave now, this ramble will end because I am their target, not Jae nor the shop.
So I grab Kinn's wrist and run towards the back door.
"Where are we going?"
He asks, following me behind.
I didn't answer him, as I dragged him to jump behind my back on the motorcycle. It was lucky I parked behind the shop today. And just like yesterday, I started the engine and drove fast. It was like watching a movie in rewind.
Deja vu!
To the point where I drove past the gas station where we stopped yesterday.
How much will he owe me this time?.
... to be continued.