Chapter 73: Opportunity "So that's what happened?" he asked and I nodded. "I didn't expect all that to happen in your life when I was only gone for a few months." I stared at him and couldn't help but to be amazed. If he used to be so simple, now his hair is colored. It was light brown and I think that adds to how bright his smiles are. He looks so confident and now that we are here in a restaurant, the people around us can't help but look at him. He stood out the most. But despite what had changed in him, his smile was still the same that reached his eyes. I smiled. "It looks like your life is fine now. You look so well raised. You made the right decision to go to Singapore. For the sake of your siblings and Mom. How are they?" I asked and he laughed. "Getting better, indeed. Mom's condition is stable and she is already teaching my siblings when it comes to their assignments. Well ... I guess I made the right decision. My father and I have a pretty good relationship. Of course, I
Chapter 74: Ready The vacation is finally over and Fern is back in Singapore. I also accompanied him to the airport until he was out of my sight. It was a relief and overwhelming when he just wanted to see and bond with me here in the Philippines when he came back. That was his priority and he proved it to me by spending his time with me at the beach the whole Christmas vacation. I went back to class this January and as I expected, the rumors about me are still not fading. They continue to spread. I followed Fern's advice to just ignore all those who insulted me and just let it pass but ... I still haven't stopped texting and chatting Sera. I explained myself through it but I didn't get at least a single reply. I know I'm really hopeless and desperate but I want to express myself to her that I didn't use her and her family just for my own benefit. I really love her and her family. But then, once when I was composing a message again and I sent it afterwards, I found my sim can no lon
Chapter 75: Ten years "Two, please back me up here. We're going to get this one down." I hastened to press the moving keys on my keyboard and went to where One was. Three, Four, and Five have also arrived and I think they have knocked down their counter opponents. I smiled when One finally made the last move and lost the opponent's life bar! "And Sunny Snakes won the national championship again in this annual Lit Fire Singapore tournament! These ladies won't disappoint!" "Right partner! With those moves that are amazing, who isn't nervous, right?" The five of us stretched and laughed. These companions of mine’s skills have not really faded. "What for dinner? Chicken and beer?" Myo asked, whose code name was Five. Lai winced, whose codename was Three. "I'm going to have wings because we always have chicken. Why not a hotpot?" "Sure, I'll go with a hotpot. Let's have chicken and beer so that Myo doesn't frown anymore." Guan teased, whose code name was One. And because of that, we
Chapter 76: Faith "Faith, I brought your favorites!" I greeted Faith warmly when I entered their house. Faith immediately approached me and kissed me on the cheeks, so sweet! "Mommy Kira, thank you! You're my favorite Mommy in the whole world!" she said and took the plastic bags from me then went straight to the dining table. Fern glared at me. "I told you, don't spoil Faith. She'll get used to always buying anything. I don't want her to grow spoiled." "It's just a small treat. I just want to treat her because we won and we're champions again, so why not I'll treat her? I don't have any money after all." I said and sat down on the couch. "So… you’re saying you’re rich already? You’re just going to spend your money on somebody just like that?" he asked, raising an eyebrow at me. "Excuse me? Faith is not just somebody. I love her and she brightens up my day! Look at me! ---" I smiled happily and winked at him, "I feel better when I see and talk to her. She's my happy pill." His
Chapter 77: Photoshoot "Finally! The audience will see your pictures too, Kira!" Lai said happily that I just shook my head. I heard the photographer laugh. "This is the first time that an all-girls team will be competing internationally, of course they will be amazed! Your fans will increase even more, especially the guys out there who have ideal girls that love e-games! " I secretly rolled my eyes and hopelessly smiled at what he said. I no longer know how I should react there. Should I be glad or… nervous? Today, the main Lit Fire agency staff coming from the headquarters in the US contacted all teams coming from different countries to conduct a photoshoot to be posted in all social media accounts. This is the first time that Sunny Snakes will be posted internationally. Since I wasn't allowed to compete often, though I felt sorry for them, so now it's really our first time to conduct this kind of photoshoot. We've been called as early as seven in the morning, sharp. That's why I
Chapter 78: Instructions "What? The event will take place in the Philippines? They will host the Lit Fire international competition?" I asked as if I couldn’t believe what I heard, then leaned back on my chair. "I really have a gut feeling that this will happen in the first place ..." Lai said weakly. Guan tapped me on the shoulder. "Calm yourself. The Philippines is too vast. You won't meet the people you hate right away." Myo nodded, "Yeah. The Philippines is a bit wide for the likes of them. Probably the others, they don't know you anymore because it's been ten years. Maybe they don't care about you either.” "Everything will be fine, Kira." Jin smiled at me. "Don't you think it's like a vacation for us? I heard some rumors that after the competition, we'll stay there first and eat with other players at the hotel. The Philippines is really welcoming when it comes to events like this." It's not welcoming for me. It felt like hell. If I ever go back there just to compete, I will
Chapter 79: Old friends "It's time for you to come here. We'll tell you more because you've been gone for a long time." I smiled. "It's close. Just a little patience. Let's have coffee?" I asked and showed him my lifted cup of coffee. "When did you love coffee? You haven't wanted that kind of drink since then." I heaved a sigh. "Well, I have to stay awake for several hours for game practices. I'm used to it." Xenon and I continued to talk through video calls while I ate bread and drank coffee. It was so early, five in the morning. Though, about thirty minutes before seven, I will go to the headquarters to practice. Our game practices need to really improve. It looks like my eyes will be drained again… but I used glasses while playing. Since that day, I talked to Prem, Boun, and Xenon, and that has become more frequent. They told me a lot about what happened on recognition day. They even mentioned that everyone was surprised that I didn't attend it even though I’m important in tha
Chapter 80: Hottie Chef I was really dumbfounded by what I heard. I didn't know what to say when Fern said that. I ended the call after that and even in the game practice sessions…. I couldn't focus. The idea that Sera bought our old house was running through my mind. But why? Shouldn't she just hate me and stop looking for things that will remind her of me? All of the memories are on that house and I knew she knew that as well. Then why did she buy it? For what? "Okay, let’s take a break first because Kira is already stunned by the absence." I was taken back to present and looked at manager Zee. "I'm sorry. I've been distracted lately." I also looked at Guan and the others who were just smiling. "I'm sorry, girls. I won't do it again." Guan tapped me, "That's okay. There are still many practice sessions." I stood up and looked at them again. "I’ll just go to the restroom." I just said and went straight to the restroom. I removed my glasses then looked at myself in the mirror. I