CHAPTER 92
HAYDEN POV
" Do you think this would look on me?" Xander asked showing me the striped t-shirt with snake print on it. We are in the mall and currently inside the famous clothing shop looking for some new clothes. There is nothing we could do at the base so we have decided to spend it here while we wait on Ren to come back.
" a handsome man would never ask that" Christian said taking one clothes between me and Xander. I chuckled as I shake my head. " look at that moron full of himself"
" thanks to his parents for having good genes," Xander said making me chuckle more. " yeah haha,"
" that's shirt looks good on you, by the way. Partner it with this jacket though so it would look cool" I said giving him a black leather jacket.
" as expected from the fashion king," Xander said nodding. I chuckled once again. " our captain was way more amazing on that note"
" speaking o
CHAPTER 93ASHLEY POVStill confused about what has happened after I got a call from Justin. I immediately look at my email seeing a message from the company stating that they are letting me go.What the heck... That's it? They are easily decided to take me off the team? What the Fvck happened? Why did it come to this? What did I do wrong? I'm confused...As I was looking at my email, and turning my data on. A lot of notifications pop up and some articles that are on the top search are included. I tried to open when and I almost drop my phone reading the article. It was all about me and jerk and my damn face was being shown! It was the photo taken in Japan, in Jerk's mother's villa. How did it go public? Did his mother upload it? But why? She knows my situation...I'm confused and didn't know what to do. I read more into it and saw that the information about me has been leaked. All
CHAPTER 94ASHLEY POVAfter I tried to talk to the president which already decided to pull me out of the group without even trying to defend me from the netizens, jerk and I stay in his car as he phoned someone who could help us.All I could think of at the moment was how did my company do it to me. I mean, I've been a good player, right? I came with a lot of recognitions from all around the country. We never lost on a game and I made sure that we won every match. So how did it turn like this? How can they easily replace me in the group? How could they do that? Am I just some player that they can get rid of when they don't get benefits anymore? Is this really the end for me? Should I give up on gaming? Should I give up on something I love to do?I don't know if we can resolve this issue. It's getting bigger. My face is flashed to every network, and the scandal of me lying to the fans is spreading even
CHAPTER 95HAYDEN POVAfter Ren called for help, I immediately reach my grandparents so they are aware of the situation. Grandpops are fond of that rude guy so it won't be a problem. I'm confused at how he gets them fond of him, I mean. He's rude. How did he do that?" any news with captain?" Xander asked as he walked closer to me holding the coffee he makes for us four. " thank you" I said getting one from the tray. "He's still with Ashley and as we expected, they look problematic. Ren asked me for a place to stay and I suggested my grandpops house. It's the safest place I could think of"Carl and Christian sigh as they both get their drink. " I wish they won't get caught."" I just really don't know how their company does that to her? I mean, it's impossible that they didn't know that she was a girl." Carl said talking about the statement released by the BLKQ gaming company regarding the
CHAPTER 96THIRD-PERSON POVAfter the call from jay stating he had resigned as their manager, the group turned silent as they all have the same thought in mind. If Jay can lose his dear job, why can't they? They want to withdraw from the group.Danielle looked at his members thinking if they did the right decision. He wants to make sure that no one will regret the consequence of their actions. " are you all sure about this? Do you really want to withdraw? I'm not forcing anyone to do the same thing." He asked and all of them nodded without thinking twice." I will never be happy with this kind of company. They did it on Ashley, there's a possibility that they can do it again on us. So im not going to regret it. " Sean spoken." But it will also be the end of our journey as professional players. You are well aware of it." Danielle said further.Sean goes silent for a moment yet
CHAPTER 97DANIELLE POVWe are now in Jay's car finally going to where Ashley is. After filing their resignation, they have been freer than ever. They haven't got to do this when they are still in the company and they love how this feeling is. Finally, they can do what they want." do you think we should be telling her about our departure from the group?" Sean asked out of nowhere. They all looked at me waiting for my response. I sigh, " actually, I don't know either." I don't think telling her about our decision would make the situation worst for her. She might think that it was her fault and I don't want that." let's not tell her. She might blame herself for it" Justin said making the group nod. " yeah, that can happen." Blaire agrees." then it's settled, let's not tell her," Sean said nodding." that's if she still hasn't seen this news," Jay said showing his phone to the group. Everyo
CHAPTER 98THIRD-PERSON POVAfter the conversation they have, Ashley gains a little confidence that there are still some people sticking to her skills and not her gender. She began to be productive than their arrival. The grandparents of Hayden are finally relieved seeing that the girl who came sad and speaking a few is now finally opening its circle again.Hayden sometimes calls and asked for updates on Ren about Ashley and he most gives updates about the outside world regarding the lies about their company. Ren has been feeling enraged about the said company and wanted to do something yet he can't leave the girl alone.Hayden also said that his father was looking for him yet he didn't mind it at all, thinking he is just searching for him as the finals will start any day. But the reason his father was looking for him was that his mother told him about the situation it caused. He was worried about his
CHAPTER 99ASHLEY POVIt's been two days since the scandal broke and I still don't have anything I could use to clear my name. I am here waiting to get protected, again. By him. I sighed looking at the guy who was always there to help me, the guy I initially hates and never expected to get along with. And who would have thought that would like me. I was just a rival yet now I was a person of his interest.I know I've been a bitch these past few days and he always tries to comfort me. I'm actually embarrassed to let them see me in this state especially we are with Hayden's grandparents. So I tried my best to act like before, to act like my usual self. They are helping me so I think I should help myself too. I am not alone. He's there, my team too...Speaking of them... How are they? Does my scandal affect them as well? I hope not. I hope they are still good. I don't want to cause them more trouble. They have
CHAPTER 100THIRD-PERSON POVAshley and his team chatted for quite a long time and Ren was happy to see that she finally opens her circle again. He likes to see her smile and he's thankful that he could see it again." She's finally smiling again," Granny else said as she was looking at the girl laughing with its member. Ren flashes a smile. " she deserves it" and looks at where Ashley was." haha, I know that kind of stare," Granny said pointing at him. " looks like Hayden was telling the truth, you like the girl" Ren shook his head never expecting that he would tell his grandma. " am I that obvious?" He chuckles." Anyone who sees your stares could tell" Granny answered smiling. " then she's really dense," Ren said laughing. " hasn't she know it yet?""She did but it takes a lot of effort for her to notice. She's so dense I promise" Ren answered shaking his head. He remember