Rows of tables and chairs were placed at the plaza square for people to sit down. For most of the people here, tonight is the night to have fun!
The clouds on the sky continued drifting finally giving moonlight to those below.
The people at the plaza appreciated the light and started their drinking competition.
A beautiful woman wearing a 'virgin killer sweater' approached the tables. Her curves attracted every man's gaze and her fair skin beca the envy of the won present.
It was Veronica, the host and sponsor of the event. She cheerfuly greeted everyone and settled them down. She explained the rules and the prize tiers before proceeding with the event.
"Can I go train now?" said Nik impatiently.
"Stop doing that. You need to relax too." said Bartolo.
The two of them ca out to watch the event, but when Nik saw that it was just adults intoxicating themselves with alcohol, he beca disinterested.
Bartolo smiled and said, "Did you see that girl in the red shirt? Ofcourse you did. She's been staring at you for so long but you didn't even glanced at her! Your acting like a kid! Man up and have so fun!"
"I'm not interested," said Nik as he turned around. "If were not going to train, we should be helping them look around."
Before Bartolo could even say anything, Nik started walking, leaving him behind. Bartolo sighed and rolled his eyes. With no other choice, he ran after Nik and walked beside him.
"It's a waste though. Trust when I say this, that girl, that fresh, beautiful lovely woman, she's into you. If you just talked to her, or even smiled at her, she would have probably ca running to you.
That's right. Nik and Bartolo weren't wearing their black masks anymore. Jun made it clear to them earlier, that they can do whatever they want and leave whenever. But them being used to be around him, stayed and asked if they could work for Jun. He agreed.
Nothing really changed with how they worked with each other, but now, there's no way to force them into doing things. While it was true that they have beco free, it also ant that they have to provide for themselves. Just like everyone else, they were given salaries and benefitsfood, shelter, clothing, everything that the other employees have.
Though Nik knew Uncle Bartolo ant no harm and most likely was just trying to help him, he's currently feeling stranged with all the things that are happening. He wasn't a popular guy nor a handso one, he even has no talent and was quite an introvert. His fashion sense was garbage and most importantly, he had no confidence. Tha's how Nik viewed himself in the past and even now. The only ti that he changes was when fighting and he doesn't even know it.
Bartolo continued pestering him as they walked and when he finally got tired of it, he turned and faced him.
It just happened that a scantily dressed woman was walking towards them in a hurry. She was looking behind her as if she was running away from sothing. Due to her not paying attention and the two n infront were having a staring contest of who was right or wron, Nik and the woman collided with each other.
The woman lost her footing since she was wearing high heels and had to grab Nik's shoulders to balance herself. On the other hand, when Nik saw soone unfamiliar grabbed him, he automatically responded by removing the hand and pushing it away. It was an instinctive reaction after fighting carriers everyday on close proximity.
When Nik pushed the hand that barely caught his shoulder, the woman plunged down to the ground. Her eyes widen in shock as this was the first ti, specially a male, shoved her away.
The woman's butt bounced softly from the rough road which caused her to curse profanities her heavenly face shouldn't have. The look on her face was a mix of surprise, pain and anger.
She woke up from her daze and stared at Nik. "Are you crazy? Do you have no manners at all?"
Nik frowned and felt that her attitude was inappropriate since she was the one who actually bumped into him. But since he was taught to respect won and the elderly, he just remained silent and stared back.
"What? Are you mute?" said the woman in displeasure.
She stared at the two n in front of her and instantly knew that they were losers. Unlike other n, the two wore simply and quite poorly. There's even a pungent sll on them as if they slept with the dead.
The woman snapped at the two people dazedly staring at her, "Aren't you going to help up?"
As if he received a new mission, Nik quickly helped her up. He felt the woman pulled him down when she started to get up, so he pulled harder for the woman to get up. But he was too forceful and caused the woman to fly into his embrace.
Nik slled a fragrant scent coming from her neck and it sohow energized him. Sothing soft hit his chest and the blissful feeling made his face blush. He beca embarrassed and quickly pushed her away. Bartolo who was watching from the side had a teasing smile on his face.
When they separated, the woman had an astonished expression on her face. She glanced at Nik, then slowly walked away. Earlier, she tried pulling Nik down to embarrass him but she was lifted instead. Nik basically pulled her up with a single pull. She was weighing herself and even pulled him but she still lost in the end. She walked away confused and would sotis look back to Nik.
"Oh-hoh~ Looks like soone isn't being honest with himself." Bartolo teased.
"I don't understand what you an."
Bartolo smirked then shouted towards the woman. "Little Lass, what's your na?"
The woman just yelled back without even turning her head. "I'm only interested in those who have money. I don't see you being rich, so goodbye old man!"
Upon hearing her response, Bartolo frowned then shook his head.
He turned to Nik with a bit of disappointnt, "So that's your type? You better stay away from won like that. They'll suck you dry before you know it. Listen from , I've got the experience."
Nik replied, "Is that sothing to brag? And she's not my type."
Bartolo didn't reply and just smiled.
Just then, a familiar voice ca from behind. "What are you guys talking about?"
Nik and Bartolo were startled and quickly turned around. When they saw that it was Jun, they sighed in relief and relaxed. Nik said, "Nothing, a weird woman just passed by..."
Bartolo interrupted Nik's awkward attempt to what should be his explanation and said, "There's a hot chick at the drinking contest but our guy likes the high-end ones."
Nik glanced at him and stopped caring.
Jun tried to recall what drinking contest Bartolo ant, then he was reminded of Edward's earlier question of whether he would be coming to this event. At that ti, he said that he had to ask Marianne whether she wanted to but now, he can't do that anymore.
He just managed to ease up but barely a few monts later, he was once again reminded that Marianne left. With a stale answer, he asked for Nik to get his card out then transferred 10,000 CP to him.
"Give it to the host, tell them to add that to prize list."
Jun was already planning to sponsor or atleast add a prize of his own to flex with Marianne but that doesn't seem possible anymore. After transferring the amount, he left and headed back to the mall.
Nik and Bartolo looked at each other and had different thoughts in their mind. Nik was thinking that love was a scary thing when Bartolo suddenly said with shimring eyes, "You could buy her after all."
Nik turned around in disgust and left the old man to himself. He went towards the host and gave the full amount as additional prize money. He didn't told the host that it ca from Black Haven since Jun didn't specifically told him to do so. He just said that it was for everyone to have a good ti.
Bartolo shook his head as he watched over Nik. "Sotis smart, most of the ti a fool. That's better i guess." He saw the woman in plain shirt strike a conversation with Nik, so he decided to have fun on his own. He joined the little party behind the rows of table and mixed with the crowd. He moved his old body and followed the rhythm.
Sotis, he would glance over Nik like a parent watching over their princess. He laughs every ti that he saw Nik acting awkward but finally felt proud when Nik finally cald down and managed to control the situation.
Jun smiled at everyone he t and went directly to his room. He slumped down his bed not due to physical exhaustion but ntal fatigue. He was out the whole day, fighting for his life and when he safely got ho, he learned that his other heart left. He grasped the sheets and rolled around. The sweet fragrance stayed on the bed and he couldn't help but envoloped himself with it.
"I love you..." Jun muttered as he sniffed the sheets.
"That's creepy," the door made squeaking sounds as soone entered, "...and weird."
Jun didn't feel embarrassed since the voice was familiar. He got out of the sheet and sat down. Jun stared at Evo who was standing at the door, holding a bottle of alcohol.
Evo shook the liquor bottle in the air then said, "I heard you finally ca back, so I stopped by."
Jun felt that Evo was acting weird. Evo wasn't a good drinker and him being the one who brought an alcohol bottle ant a lot of things. Basically, he only drinks were there's a problem that he can't do anything against.
"You know sothing right?" Jun said, then quickly stood up and got out bed. He stood infront of Evo while staring at him. "Tell ."
Evo stared back and said, "Its Carl."
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