Chapter 11

Still, Maxine s POV
EVEN I can't believe the reflection in the mirror. I'll make it even more beautiful when it's arranged (charot). Tonight is the acquaintance party. I was at Meghan's house, she sent me to fix it. I also bought this pitch strap-less heart-shape-chest cock-tail dress that is above the knee in length plus crystal silver stilleto.
"You're beautiful Maxine ..." Meghan praised as she was also looking at me in the mirror.
I smiled at it.
"Thanks huh!"
"Nah .. don't mention it." shake it. "Just think .. this is our last year. Let's enjoy the evening. KJ is not allowed hah, I know you. "
I smiled at him again in response and looked back at my own reflection.
In the hallway of COMbuilding, all the students of the College of Management gathered, because the catering is by department.
"Hey Maxine, I'm tired ..." Meghan scolded me while glaring at me, because I already had two plates of food.
"Tsk, what are you Meghan .. just leave me alone." I sniff here.
It's a pity that the Alfonzos paid for me if I don't benefit.
"God, how can you like that if you eat like that?" it still insists. "Look at your boyfriend-to-be .. your boss has already bitten you."
I slightly looked at the other table behind me. Hevo and Miss Beatriz sat side by side, the latter still holding Hevo's arm. I immediately turned my attention back to what I was eating when Hevo caught me looking at them.
"Eh, 'cause you don't look bitter now." I heard Meghan's words looking at me at the time. I did not speak.
"Come on ..." he said and stood up. He pulled me away.
"Wait .. where are we going?" I wondered. "I haven't finished eating yet."
"Looking for a boyfriend." its short response.
What?!
Meghan and I went to the social hall where the disco was. My eardrums were almost shattered by the loud music. Meghan and I searched for the students dancing in the middle.
"What .. I don't know how to dance!" I complain here out loud.
"Don t be KJ .. let s enjoy the night. This is our last year! " its response was also loud. "Just follow the music!"
All right, because I don't know, I just clap-clap. You know that? KJ is not allowed. Eh, 'di goraaaa!
Despacito, I want to breathe your despacito neck
Let me tell you things
So that you understand if you are not with me
Despacito, I want to undress with despacito kisses
Firm in the walls of your labyrinth
And make of your body a whole manuscript (Up, up, up
Sube, sube)
Meghan was very shocked, like she had just disappeared from the fence, others kept looking at us ... especially the boys. I don't know but its awkwardness seems to be contagious. Gradually I was also enjoying it.
"That's it Maxine!" Meghan laughed out loud while still moving. Laughing, I was able to keep up. The zest of the feeling!
But when I really enjoy it, then I change the tune, kaasar!
Slow down your song.
[Now Playing: Kay tagal by Mark Carpio]
Meghan ?!
According, pulled by who ..
..I was left alone in the middle ..
I thought 'not ready yet
Emotions throbbed again..
I was about to leave the center to sit next to me when I saw Hevo standing not far from me.
I can't continue the step. I could not understand its stares.
But you suddenly came into my life..
Eventually it started to move towards where I was ..
..Gosh, will he dance for me ?!
But even before it could get any closer, Miss Beatriz suddenly appeared ..
"Where have you been? You said just be a CR .. "That was just weak in my hearing because of the loudness of the music but it was clear from my understanding.
"Beatriz because ..." Hevo said still looking at me.
'Don t lose your temper
Dinaraan lang sa tingin..
"It's okay .. just dance for me." it hugged Hevo.
I avoided looking at them.
My God, I have no feelings for this but why do I seem bitter ?!
Just regretting maybe. Hevo was the first man to make me feel special.
Where did you come from why just now..
I bent down and turned in the other direction.
... I was only a few steps away when I felt a hand from my arm and turn it towards me.
Cho:
Oh how long have I been looking for you
Oh for a long time I also dreamed
To be with you, oh my dear .. ah ah ah..
"Don't give me that face .."
How did it get into school ?! The tightness of the guards at the gate!
Promise not to leave you
And will not be neglected
Oh what fun it feels..
"L-Lucas ?! Wait, how did you get in? "
Lucas s POV
SHOCK registered on Maxine's face when she saw me. But instead of answering his question, I raised his hands and carried them around my neck.
'You don t have to pretend
There is no need to change.
"Don t be upset .." I uttered, looking at her eyes. "I'm here."
Designed for each other.
I m hurt by the attention it gives Hevo, I admit there.
I jumped at the high gate of the eakwelahan. I couldn t get in the front because of the amount of guards on guard.
I saw Maxine being dragged by a woman into a Hall. I quietly followed them.
Too loud the ringing inside ..
..and I don't want to be too noisy, my head hurts. But because of this woman I was sad.
I no longer huddled with the students dancing in the middle. I was content to just watch Maxine as she enjoyed dancing with the one who pulled her earlier.
..it makes me smile with every laugh ..
She's beautiful
Eventually the melody changed. It has been slow. Maxine took a step but suddenly stopped as well. Her eyes were fixed on the man standing in front.
It was Hevo.
I bit my lower lips. No way!
Hevo and I walked towards Maxine together, but before the latter could get any closer, a woman stopped him. It's upside down so I can't see the face.
Maxine turned away but I immediately grabbed her arm and turned her forward ..
'There s no need to hurry
It's a good thing I wasn't forced..
"I'm not sad ..." its snout brought me back to reality.
Palusot pa.
I know you are coming..
"Do you know how beautiful you are ..."
"I know." she hissed. "Don't forget rule number three."
I laughed..
"Don't worry, that will never happen ..." I lied.
Cho:
Oh how long have I been looking for you
Oh for a long time I also dreamed
To be with you, oh my dear .. ah ah ah..
I looked at his lips ..
"Maxine ..."
"Hemmm?"
"Can I do rule number two?"
It suddenly blushed at what I said.
"Are you sick yet?" its frowning tongue in a weak voice. "A lot of people ..."
My eyebrows arched .. why did I say goodbye ?? Eh, that s the rule.
"Stop Lucas, hah ..." he continued when I didn't speak. "One!"
I ignored what he said ..
... I slowly stretched ---.
"Ughhhh!" I moaned, as he stepped on his left foot.
"S-sorry, does it hurt?" I heard her asked, traces of concern in her voice. "It's your skin, eh."
Promise not to leave you
And will not be neglected
Oh what fun it feels..
I tried to bear the pain in my leg and adjust my posture. I don t want to spoil the night with her.
... I don t know why I liked 'this woman.
"Be thankful..
... I want you .. "I murmured.
"What did you say?" it frowned.
I shook my head then smiled. It's good that you're playing loud. Because if not .. I might have lost.
Maxine s POV
"IT'S BEAUTIFUL ..." I whispered softly as I sat down and looked up at the sky. We are currently in Lucas' oval, because it was nice to come out of the hall.
"It's too much ..." I heard it for the second time.
Observing the stars can relieve stress. .they are like sands in abundance.
"I'm the biggest, huh!" I'm referring to the only star that stands out.
"I'm the one who pitched."
I frowned when I looked at Lucas who was lying on his two arms.
Tsk, said that, eh. .it is not looking at heaven but at me.
"Are you teasing?"
He did not answer, but pulled me horizontally next to him.
"It's better to watch them when they're lying down."
This is correct. The beauty of them to watch.
"Maxine ..."
"Why?" I asked although still looking at the sky.
."Were you disappointed?"
I turned to Luke. It was only then that I noticed how close our faces were to each other.
I was secretly swallowed, I could not even open my mouth. It was as if I was hypnotized in its eyes.
"Because Hevo didn't make you dance." it added.
.I looked at the sky again. Just awkward.
"N-no."
"Not obvious."
Why doesn't he believe?
Silence ..
"Can I ask you something?" this is another question.
"What's that?" I was even able to ask the other already deprived I was feeling.
.I heard its faint sigh before speaking.
"What if you fall in love with someone you're not like --- I mean, not an ordinary human being to be specific."
I looked at him again. "Parang Alien?"
His face was serious as he stared into my eyes.
"It seems so. .can you accept him? "
Yikes! I don't know what to answer.
"Nothing like that exists." I sniffed at him. "Besides, the woman who shoots like that just has a brain defect."
.I don t know if what I saw was real or I was just imagining it, but sadness registered in Lucas eyes even though it was only for a moment.
"You're right ..." he smiled sparingly and then averted his eyes, focusing it on the sky.
"Why did you ask?" I asked looking at the sky as well.
."Nothing."
Silence ..
My ones grew into something glowing and quickly fell off.
"Shooting star!" tuwang usal ko sabay pikit.
After I said my dumb wish I opened my eyes. I turned to Lucas who was also closed.
I can t help but be comforted. .with its super wealth, it still wants to get it.
I stared at Luke's face. He s almost PERFECT; map-eyes, nose, lips, and even the court of its face. Earlier, Luke had almost all the attention of the women in the hall. .who would have thought a Harrison was with me now?
"Maybe I'll melt with that ..."
Kyaaaaaaaaaa!
I averted my eyes and refocused my attention on the stars. Did it already know that I was staring at him?
"What did you wish?" I heard its question.
.I sneezed before speaking. "Yumaman. That way, I can lift Mom out of poverty. You?" I glanced at him.
"That whatever you wish will be granted."
I sneezed. I was touched by what it said. At the same time, I could not understand my heartbeat.
.my God, it can t be! I might lose our agreement. Can not!
I decided to get up.
"Uhm, I'm going home." I said while shaking the garment.
Luke also gets up. "I'll take you."
All I did was shake. I want to avoid him first.
."I insist." it insisted and started to walk.
I scratched my head so hard following it. I no longer have the right to refuse. I am his slave.
I FEEL the cold air biting into my muscles while riding Luke's motorcycle.
"Hold on." I heard its command.
"Why?" I wondered. .I hugged him.
"Just do what I said." this can be seen in irritation.
Eventually the seeming roar of an animal deceived. I feel a strange aura enveloping the surroundings. Scary.
"W-what s that?" I asked trembling because of the cold and also triggered by fear.
.Luke did not speak but accelerated the run even more. The night is getting a bit darker as well. The University I attend is a short distance from the village of Isidro where I live.
.a few moments later something big passed in front causing our vehicle to lose its balance.
I could feel the loud thud of the motorcycle and its spinning.
...
...
...
Isa ..
Dalawa ..
.three minutes --- I don't know how long I've been unconscious. I felt so heavy, I couldn't even move my body. Add to that my aching senses. I also catch my breath.
I slowly moved my head. .then I saw Luke 'not far from where I was. He was unconscious while lying on his back and his forehead was bleeding.
"L-Lucas ..." I called his name even though almost no voice came out of my mouth. "Lucas ..."
Gradually spinning around. .I was dizzy and I felt very sick.
"Lucas ..." I sobbed and called again.
My God, am I going to die?
Luke's hand moved slightly. It opened eyes. It looked exactly like my behavior.
"Maxine ..."
I was encouraged.
Luke's face was full of worry. .it slowly stood up and walked in my direction. Although curious, I had better just put the growing doubt in my mind. How did it walk so well after what happened ?! It didn't seem to hurt at all.
"Oh God, are you okay?" worried its question. .but instead of answering, my eyes widened staring at the creature from behind it, it was approaching where we were. I can't imagine what it looks like --- monster, that's the right description here.
Luke's persistence did not escape me.
.to my surprise it closed my eyes with his hand. "I'll be back .."
I felt it stand up and step away.
Where is he going?!
Out of curiosity I opened my eyes ---.
..just to be surprised by what I saw.
.it was like a piece of paper that Lucas lifted the motor and then threw it at I don't know what kind of animal was in front of it. Next was the heaviness of my eyelids.
Lucas s POV
I SLIGHTLY loosened the wearing necktie as I approached the creature in front of me.
."You'll pay for what you did .." I went to the motorcycle and effortlessly threw it here --- at the same time my quick attack from the air.
I am the PRENSIPE of the CANIS, the Grandson of Alpha. And no one has the right to hurt me ..
.... even the woman I will spend more time with.
AND Whoever bastard would dare to hurt HER will be facing HIS DEATH!
Although the creature escaped from the motorcycle I threw but not with my strong blow, it aimed at its left chest. That made a loud roar.
.I landed not far from the creature s back.
I then stood up and faced it while also looking in my direction. It covered the left breast with a series of groans, although there was no stopping the bleeding in that part.
"Need this?" .I smiled at it while holding its heart with my right hand.
Once again the creature roared in anguish, forcing a step in my direction.
"Die ..." I whispered as I crushed the object in my hand. The creature collapsed.
.I still don't have the ability to change my appearance, not until on my 21st birthday. But I have enough ability and strength to defend myself and the people I want to protect.
"WHAT got into your neck Lucas?" Ate looked at me with a smile. .we are currently in my room now. It s past Twelve in the midnight. "You should bring her to the hospital and not here."
I got the sense. I m sitting on the single couch while staring at Maxine lying on my bed.
"Will you stop lecturing Lourine and just help me instead .." .i uttered in a weary voice. I can never forgive myself when something bad happens to Maxine.
Lourine heaved a sigh. "We're not done yet." then someone called on the phone. It walked towards the door. "May I speak to Dr. Chavez? " .I heard his question on the other line before finally leaving my room.
I was VERY nervous as I watched Ate and the female Doctor look at Maxine.
Strange, but only now am I worried like this for other people s lives.
"How is she?" .Ate asked the Doctor as she stood on the side of the bed and watched Maxine.
"She's fine ..."
It was as if a thorn had pulled me out. Somehow my anxiety lessened.
"He only sustained minor injuries. One or two days, he will be able to recover. She just needs some rest. "
."Thank you Doc." ani Ate.
The Doctor just shook his head and smiled. "I'm just doing my job."
Ate also smiled and accompanied the Doctor to walk out of my room. "I'll take you."
"All right. It's a bit scary to travel alone. Your home is too far from town. "
.Ate smiled again. "Yes, Doctor."
"But it s okay. Not wasted away when I traveled. It is an honor to serve the most famous clan in the town of Sta. Monica. "
I was shaken. If only they knew the truth.
"Thanks again." Ate whispered again and finally came out.
.I got up and went to bed. I sat on the side of Maxine's head with the back leaning against the headboard. I bent down slightly and raised my elbow on the pillow to observe it.
"I'm sorry ..." I whispered softly as I ran my fingers across his face. "You are still touched. .if it weren t for me it wouldn t have happened. "
I was stunned. Other CANIS have found out where I am.
I am the target of the EXAMPLE.
"From now on, no one can hurt you. We will be protected. "
.I stroked Maxine's face once more and then gave her a kiss on the forehead.
Author s POV
LUKE was startled by a series of knocks on the door. The young man lazily got up from lying on the couch and stared at the clock on the wall. It's past eight in the morning. .he stood up and headed for the door. Manang Ebeth was the one who introduced him.
"What is it?" he asked the maid who was obviously still drowsy.
"You are supposed to have breakfast together today. Your grandfather ordered it. "
.the young man did not seem to like what the latter said because of the slight arching of his eyebrow.
"I'll be right next." its cold response and turned away from the old man.
AT THE end of the table sat Lucas where he was facing his Abuelo. .James and Divina are on the left, while Lourine is on the opposite side.
"How was your sleep, my dear Grandson?" the old man asked as he watched Apo closely.
Lucas stopped eating and looked at Abuelo.
"It was good. .I just woke up a little bit. " its response could not hide the sarcasm in the voice.
"Lucas ..." James scolded the Son. The young man just smiled wryly and looked at Father. "Show some respect. He s still your Grandfather. "
."Let him go, James ..." the old man snatched, although he didn't take his eyes off Apo.
The whole dining room fell silent. It was suddenly filled with tension between the three men while Divina and Lourine were just quietly listening.
."It looks like you have a special treatment with that woman ..." the old man smiled meaningfully and looked at Lucas who was also looking at him. "Let me remind you Grandson. You are an EXAMPLE. People like him are not suitable for us. "
.the young man's grip on the spoon tightened.
"But come to think of it ..." the old man added, seemingly pleased with Apo's visible reaction. "She s pure and innocent. He can be hai--. "
"Don't you ever try to put on the ends of her hair ..."
...
."..If you don't want me to lose even a little respect for you." weak but emphatic every word the young man uttered.
The old man was slightly taken aback although consolation immediately registered on his face.
"Silly, and why on earth are you affected that much ..? .have you forgotten that you are the PRINCE? The future Alpha. If you don't want to and if you want to, you will taste human blood and flesh. "
Lucas shot Abuelo sharply.
"Did you have anything to do with what happened last night?"
James and Divina looked at the Son.
"Why Son? What happened? " and Divine.
."I was attacked by a CANIS." Luke replied although he did not take his eyes off the old man.
"What ?!" James.
"Is that true Son?" full of concern Divina asked the Son.
"K-so d-bloody ---."
.Luke looked at the older brother meaningfully for the reason that he did not continue to say anything.
"What do you mean, Lourine?" Divina turned to it.
"Nothing' Mom. Don t mind me. "
"How could you think of that?" and Don Facondo. "Can I do that to my own Grandson?"
.Luke nodded. "Look who s talking. You even killed your own Son, remember? "
"Lucas is enough." rebuke of the young man's Father and Mother. But no one seems to have heard of the latter.
."Fernan broke the law so that thing happened." the old man said in a cold tone, as if he was not satisfied with what Apo said.
"But that is not enough reason to take the life of your own Son."
"The rule is rule. .cANIS are not allowed to get attached with HUMAN! "
Luke stood up and raised his hands on the table. He could not accept the twisted righteousness of his Abuelo.
"The hell I care with that damn rule. I have long forgotten where I came from. "
.after which Luke quickly left the dining room. The young man's mood was completely broken.
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To be continued...