Chapter 8 - Chapter-151

Near Death

Jay-jay's POV

The truth?! Lunch date or a fiesta? A simple lunch or
a grand feast? There was so much food. So grand! It was like you were attending a birthday or a baptism. The
ood was on the side. Of course, because we are naturally hungry. Here we are and we are in line. Yes! With
me, I am also hungry. Who wouldn't be hungry here? Lechon, Bes! Of all the greasy things, this is the only one
that is attractive. *Clap**Clap*. It took these Ulopongs a long time to get it. I think they have already brought
all the food. "There is ice cream!" Ci said while clapping. "Eat first... You might get sick if you eat ice cream
right away." "But I want ice cream." He tried to pout. "Oh my! It's up to you..." I just let him go. We had reached
ictory. Take this, take that. It should fit on the plate. After getting the food, we went straight to the table. We
were seated close to Keifer, so we could hear their conversation. That's what they told me too. I won't be away
rom Keigan. While you're having fun eating. Here they are and the conversation is very serious. Keifer's hour
alone is already heavy. Add to that Yuri and Keifer's Daddy. What I don't understand is why Aries is also at their
table with Ella. Wow! "...how's your school? Are you studying well?" Their Daddy asked Keifer. "My study is
none of your business." The King answered directly. "Come on Keifer, I'm still your Dad. I still have
responsibility with you and your brother." "Bullsh*t!" Keifer said angrily. "Language my son. Your still in my
house." His Daddy said authoritatively . Putcha! Intense! It's like I'm expecting a huge fight here. They're about
to pull out a gun like in the movie. Keifer's Daddy looked at Aries and Yuri. "Look at you, you used to come here
to pick up Keifer. It's just fun and you're not enough anymore." He said and smiled. It turns out he also knows
Percy. It's true! Aries has been here before. That's why he knows so well. "Your Ella, right?" He turned to Ella.
"...The last time that I saw you, you were with Keifer. But now, it's look like your with someone else." Ella felt
lonely. Aries immediately grabbed her hand. I couldn't blame her. Her past was all around her. Keifer's Daddy
suddenly looked at me. I almost blushed. It was so surprising! "Only rose among the thorns?" He asked me.
Ene dew?! "...What is your name? You're new to me." I looked at Keifer who was also looking at me. It was as if
they were telling me to be careful with my answer. "J-jasper Jean Mariano... Jay-jay nalang po." He paused for
a moment and seemed to be thinking but his attention was still focused on me. "I know few Marianos in the
business industry. What are your parents' names?" He asked again. "Those were none of your business."
Keifer quickly interjected. It's a good thing he spoke. I didn't want to say their names either. It was awkward,
especially Dad's. "It's just a name. Nothing is wrong for asking someone's name." He said and looked back at
me. "...mind telling me their names?" I said! "J-jasper Mariano is my Dad. Jeana Fernandez is my Mom." I was
hesitant to answer. Suddenly he smiled broadly. "What a small world! They had a child! Hahahaha..." he said. I
elt annoyed. What did he mean by that? "...It just happens that I know your father. He's a stockholder in our
telecommunication company. On the other side, I also know your mother. He's the brother of Gema Fernandez
who happens to be my friend." He said, looking at Aries. "...So, are you cousins?" Aries just looked away. It was
obvious that he wasn't proud of what he heard. He wasn't proud that we were related. "...Never in my mind that
I imagine your parents together. I mean... No offense but your Mom seems a bit... 'taklesa'." He said and
seemed to be thinking of the right word to describe my mom. I just nodded. It's true, Mom is a taklesa. She's
so bold to give her opinion in front of others. Her mouth has no filter that's why she always gets into fights. It
only comes to us that she's in the precinct and the one she fought with is in jail. Grandma came to the rescue,
but I just kept quiet at home. "...I've never even seen them together before. It amazes me that----" he stopped.
Suddenly, Keifer's glass broke. He didn't throw it or hit it anywhere. It just broke on his own palm. Keifer slowly
closed his fist and blood dripped onto the table. "Did you just send them here to insult them?" Keifer asked
him seriously. "No... Why do you seem so affected?" My gaze shifted from Keifer to his Daddy. If only there
was electricity flowing through their gazes, I could have charged my cellphone. "Can you just tell me what you
all need? We also have school classes." Keifer said annoyed as he wiped his hand on the table napkin. His
Daddy gestured to one of his men. "I'm glad you bring that up." One of the men in the black suit handed over a
piece of paper. Keifer's Daddy took it and handed it to him. "...Sign it." He ordered. Keifer read what was
written on the paper. It seemed to have something written on it and quickly angered him. He stood up and
glared at his Daddy. "If you don't want to give me custody of Keiren. Give me back your inheritance." "It's my
Mom's money! She worked hard to get it and she gave it to me!" "Your Mom has no money... She stole it from
the company's stockholders . Mine to be exact." Keifer threw the paper. "I have nothing to sign!" His Daddy
looked at him seriously. "You leave me no choice." Suddenly, the people in black suits approached them . We
just stood up and moved away from them. My food! They were going to grab Keiren but before they could do
that, a strong punch hit them from Keifer. The others in black suits were alarmed so they approached. Ella and
Aries immediately moved away. Yuri helped Keifer fight the men. This Aries is crazy! Help me! That's
embarrassing for you. "Let's help them Keifer!" They shouted and immediately came to Keifer's place. The
number of people in black suits increased even more. What's the truth? Are there that many of you here? I saw
Keigan running towards me. Is this it? Are we going to run away? I met them. Just then, someone suddenly
grabbed Keigan. Keiren was forced to run. "Keiren!" I called to him. He ran towards me. I looked around. They
were in a commotion! I couldn't see any way out. "Where are we going?!" He asked me in a hurry. Damn it! I
pulled him towards one of the doors. I tried to open it and kick it but it was locked. Damn it! I looked around.
But all I saw were flying plates and things . I had no choice. I approached one of the tables. I lifted the
tablecloth and forced Keiren under the table. "Stay here! I'll find Keigan!" I said and lowered the tablecloth. I
immediately ran and looked for Keigan but I couldn't find him. Where is he?! I was still spinning around. I
almost tripped and got hit by flying objects . A hand stopped me. One of the guys in the black suit. "Where is
Keiren?!" He asked me angrily. "In my pocket! He's having coffee!" I shouted and immediately pushed him
hard. He let go of me so I could run away. The chaos intensified but a loud man's voice stopped us all.
"ENOUGH!!" Keifer's Daddy shouted and at the same time, guns were fired. I saw Keigan being held by one of
the guys in the black suit. He was in a head lock and struggling. I just swallowed. Especially when I saw the
one I pushed earlier with the gun pointed at my chest. Shit! No more jokes! I'm done! They all stopped fighting.
Keifer looked at his Daddy angrily. "YOU SON OF AB*TCH!" He shouted. "Language!" He replied and gestured
to one of his men. Suddenly, one of them cursed at Keifer. He fell to his knees in pain but he tried to steady
himself. "Where is Keiren?" His Daddy asked and looked around at us. No one answered. No one knew about
them, except me. "Sir! This woman, she was with Keiren earlier!" The man in front of me complained with a
gun pointed at me. Thank goodness you have a gun! He walked towards me followed by the rest of his men.
"Where is my son?" He asked seriously. I shook my head. "I-I don't know... N-we broke up." I excused myself. It
was obvious that he didn't believe what I said. He signaled to his men again and I was shocked when three of
them suddenly helped Keifer. "Argh!" He shouted. "Keiren! Come out! Come out! Where ever you are!" Their
Daddy shouted . I wanted to run towards Keifer. I wanted to stop them but how could I do that when every
time I moved, the gun was following me. I looked at the Ulopong and Aries. My eyes were talking to them but
even they were helpless. Keifer was lying on the floor but they still didn't want to stop. "T-that's right... Please
have mercy on Keifer." I pleaded. "Have mercy? Those words don't fit my son. Keifer needs to learn a lesson."
He told me and smiled. Are you really his father? Why is he like that to his son? I was crying, I really wanted to
make them stop. Keifer was still strong after all. He didn't speak and just kept throwing punches. His Daddy
seemed to realize that he had nothing to gain from hurting his son. "Keifer, why are you so stubborn?" His
Daddy asked and walked closer to him. He didn't answer. "...Tsk! Plan A is not working. I'll go with plan B." He
added. I was shocked when the other guys in black suits pulled out guns and pointed them at the rest of us. I
stepped back when the gun pointed at me was pressed to my head. "...I just need a signature. That's all or
Keiren." I could see Keifer's concern. He looked at all of us for a moment. He forced himself to stand up and
then suddenly looked at me. No! Don't look at me! "Brother, don't!" Keigan shouted but the person holding him
hushed him . He paused for a moment and thought. I was surprised when he slowly picked up the ballpoint
pen from the table. "Keifer!" "No!" Yuri and I shouted at the same time. His Daddy brought the paper closer to
him. His hand holding the ballpoint pen slowly lowered . No! His Mama is important to Keifer. If he just gives
up on what his Mama said he worked so hard for, it's like he's already given up on what he's been fighting for.
Haaaiizzzttt! I'll only do this once! "Put the trigger on it!" ++