Kiro's Point Of View:
I was awake all night last night due to a loud knock on my apartment door this morning. Even though I was only wearing boxers, I jumped up right away, hurried downstairs, and opened the door just in time to find my mother standing outside. What else does she need? I sighed and hurried inside when I noticed that she was startlingly staring at me seriously.
"I was waiting for you," she said. "I was out for 15 minutes and now that you have a morning class, you wake up late again. Didn't I tell you not to ever bring girls here? You already have your fiancée."
"I don't have." I sat on the sofa and looked at her with a frown. "Did Stephanie tell you to come here just to say that?"
Every day is like this. I gave up after admitting that I had never liked Stephanie and that I had informed Charlie about it. If I ever get a girlfriend, I want someone responsible. can accept and change the entire me. I don't want to settle with that girl named Stephanie because she's a pain in my ass; I want someone who will love my soul, my darkness, and everything.
"Is that what I taught you? Do not insult me and Stephanie because I have told you several times that I want Stephanie for you!" Mommy said in an irritated voice and almost stood up from the sofa.
I sighed. "I don't care mom, if you only came here just to tell me nonsense things, please get out."
She widened her eyes, but I stopped focusing on her and hurried to the door, opened it, and looked at her. I don't care if she is upset with me for what I did. She walked irately away from my penthouse while glaring me evilly. I sighed but quickly shook my mind because I still had training to attend to. Because I don't want women at my place, they weren't taken to my penthouse; instead, they were brought to my apartment.
Beatrice came to mind. Is she in good health? We might be together right now if she hadn't cheated on me. When I thought back to what had happened to us and the instances when I wasn't sure why she had done anything, my mouth dropped open. She is a gangster as well, and I was in Dragons with her when that terrible mistake cost us. Let's see if I can make you feel like you're wasting someone if you don't come back to me when I see you.
I swiftly drove to school after getting in my car. When will it occur again? I parked my car in front of a motorcycle that, based on its large shape, I believe belongs to Athena. Next to it is another motorcycle, which I believe belongs to Joy. In the distance, I spotted Athena speaking to a man as I dropped and grabbed my bag. I frowned because I knew this man.
"I don't need anyone by my side," said Athena and because she was facing me I could see her face.
"Please, Buenaventura is now worried." I gasped when I heard what the man in front of him said. "You didn't tell us that you're here. I'm the only one who knows you're here and I think—"
"Don't tell them anything, Rich." I was stunned, it was a Villacorta. "You have nothing else to say except that the one they are looking for is dead. The woman they were looking for is dead."
Athena almost noticed me, so I hurried into the opposite side. I inhaled deeply and gasped like a fool; what relationship did she have with Buenaventura or Villacorta? The Villacorta family is regarded as one of the wealthiest in our region; after the Buenaventuras, they are the second wealthiest. What could they possibly want from a poor Athena? Why can't the wealthy help the poor?
Until I got to the school gym, I still had a lot of questions racing through my head. I suppose Athena has too many secrets that no one will ever learn, so I have a lot of questions about her personality. I winced at the strength of Charlie's hit on my arm, blinked, and gave him an evil look.
"You'll be able to reach another country because you're so deep in your thoughts," he said and I looked at everyone because they were looking at me. "We have a new member, Chase."
"Fuck you," I said in an irritated voice and looked at Chase who was talking to Jordan and they seemed comfortable with each other so I nodded. "Morning, coach."
Matthias was on his phone when I sat down next to him. We barely got to go to the pub with him once, and sometimes he was usually in Spain, so I grinned when I learned that he has a girlfriend who is a model. I turned to face the HOPE coach who was accompanying our other teacher and noticed that he also led the volleyball team.
"What are you? Don't you know that this Athena is known as a famous volleyball player?" We looked to the side because of Joy's loud voice.
"That girl is here again," Charlie whispered, irritated.
I looked into Athena's eyes. Even though Joy was speaking to her, I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw that she was looking at me. I quickly turned my head away out of the joy of my heart. I inhaled deeply and turned to face them, who were sitting across the bench with their friends. You're not going to inform me that she'll play volleyball for the team? She sat in a man's seat, which made me grimace since She assumed she wasn't wearing a skirt.
"The Volleyball team is here!" Mr. Fernando said happily.. "Since everyone is here, I just want to say that Miss Athena is a new volleyball player since I read her name on social media years ago. It was a big opportunity for us to have you here and we hope we can look forward to your techniques and other steps on how to win the game."
Athena simply nodded in my direction as I caught her eyes. When I saw her smile, I rolled my eyes and scowled. Since Grandpa informed me that the Buenaventuras will be visiting on Friday, I have to go for dancing practice this afternoon for me to go home immediately.
"You two teams are only in the same gym so we can see more of your training. The head has also announced that there might be a national game, that's why we need to practice and we still need to be the champion." We nodded because our school has been champion several times. "That's why we need cooperation and starting Monday, you must be wearing your uniforms as our first training."
I simply nodded while inhaling deeply. I've been away from the team for a while, but basketball is one of my passions, so I'll be coming back. I inhaled deeply since Joy was making me angry with her noise and other actions. Since we have known Joy for a very long time and are used to her large mouth, hearing her voice is nothing out of the ordinary for us.
"I have dance practice later, Matthias is with me." Austin nodded because only one of them was with me because Austin and Jordan were already busy with their other sports.
I got up right away after our practice and informed Coach that I was going. I was surprised to see Athena standing up as well and I quickly shook my head at her. Every time I truly see her face, it seems like she has a question mark on her head, which causes me to shake my head and stifle a giggle.
We swiftly made our way to the studio, and I noticed Athena doing the same thing, so I raised an eyebrow. I inhaled deeply and moved quickly because she was heading in a different direction. I greeted people I knew and gave my constant partner a quick cheek squeeze. When our coach arrived, she laughed and shook her head at me before sitting next to me. I quickly took their place and the person next to me did the same.
"So guys! We have a new member. She auditioned a while ago and so far, she's one of the talents I'm looking for. I'm getting tired of Kiro's partner's face, kidding." We all laughed at Lara frowning. "I want a new face. I want Kiro to have a new partner to meet someone new because you have been partners for several years so I want a new one since this girl is beautiful. Come in!"
We all turned to look at the door, and I was shocked to find that woman there. other than my enemy. Athena Dizon I took a breath and watched her walk quietly in front of me while wearing a beanie and having her orange hair fall down her back.
"This is Athena Louise Dizon, the new member!"
Fuck. She will not be my partner in any manner, shape, or form. If I stay with her all day long, I'd best quit.