"You're late", Kobie grunted as Ray entered the backyard. Completely ignoring Cass, he went to his room to change. Cass and Kobie exchanged glances as Ray came back, murmuring. "Ray, you're late", Cass slowly said. Ray suddenly inhaled sharply. "OK..... Since I'm done teaching Kobie", turning her attention to him, "how about we let Kobie leave and we have a one-on-one eh?". Kobie understood her signal and rushed to get his backpack. "I'll see you in the morning, Ray", Kobie said and quickly matched out of the house.
Cass: Ray, I know you want a one-on-one.
Ray: Can you let Nass take over then? I'd love to fight with her.
Cass:(Gasps) She's too strong!
Ray: That's the point. I need to become stronger before you leave.
Cass:(Signs) Let me talk to her then.
Nass: Too late. (Grins) Hello Ray.
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Kobie's POV
I marched bravely into the La Luna Bar and clocked in. "Mr. Kobie", Blades Somore, the bar owner, said and gave me a cheerful hug.
Kobie: Sir Blades! Reporting for duty!
Blades Somore: Call me BLADES for Anak's sake(Signs). I see you're active this evening. Got anyone special? (Double winks)
I stared at him in utter confusion.
Kobie: I don't have anyone.
Blades leads me into the first mini bar(that contains the men, especially the gays.... Oh God why do gays have to be attracted to my beautiful body).
Blades: The day you stop being a narcissist Kobie, I'll arrange a huge party for you.
Kobie: My face made it obvious huh?
Blades: Yep.
Kobie: But I have to.
Blades:(Knocks me) Stupid child! Not in front of the women, silly.
Kobie: Sorry.
Blades: Listen. If you really want to attract a lady, find her interests and pretend to like them.
Kobie:(Excited) Did that work?
Blades suddenly turns grim. Don't blame the old dude, it never worked. Why? Well...... The day I came I remembered vaguely rushing past him to puke as two young ladies were kicking the balls out of him. I intentionally smiled at him when I realized that he was still talking. (Hint: Can deceive anyone to think that you're listening to them). He talked about why women like making noise over every slight situation( FYI, women like talking) and other stuffs.
He led me to the VIP section(that's where I work at) and promised me that he'll invite some ladies over because of me. "Awww shunks, that's not necessary", I replied. He frowned and warned me, "I'm organizing an event next week. If you flop Kobie, you'll receive a serious flogging".
I don't know if it was the tone in his voice or his facial expression, but I felt chills ran down my spine. I turned my head to the counter to work and noticed two pair of emerald eyes staring at me.