The Jerk is a Ghost

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"What is this, Zaffiro? I-are you the one who made it?"

He suddenly burst out laughing. But soon, he stopped laughing and sneezed.

"I'm sorry for that," he said then he looked at me like I'm unbelievable, "But seriously? Did you think that? Do I look like my friend's girlfriend's girlfriend?"

I could not answer.

Later, he presented me with the rose he was holding, "Oh this. For you. But it's not from me, huh? I was just ordered."

I gulped, "S-is it Khalid? Is he already here?"

He smirked, "It's you to find out," he said then he presented me again with the rose he was holding, "Take it. And come with me."

Shaking my hand I took it, "Where are you taking me?"

"Just." he said then he turned his back on me and walked away.

I was nervous to follow him. I’m not nervous because of fear, I’m nervous with excitement. Excitement that I will see Khalid again.

When we got to the soccer field, I was about to ask Zaffiro what we were doing here when I noticed the students gathering in the middle of it. I frowned slightly when I noticed that they seemed to be in trouble.

I just lost my attention to them when I felt Zaffiro pat me on the shoulder.

"Why?" He smirked, "Go there to answer your question and you'll find what you're looking for."

Can my question be answered and find what I am looking for? It's Khalid!

I didn't answer Zaffiro, I slowly walked to where the students were gathering. Little by little and I could feel my heart beating fast. As I got closer and closer I almost went for a walk.

When I got there, I forced myself to squeeze myself into them. When I got to the front, I felt my heart beat even harder when I finally saw the familiar back of the person I was looking for.

"Khalid ..." I could feel my tears welling up when I called his name.

He slowly turned to face me. When he finally faced me, especially when he smiled, I started to cry. When I couldn't stand it anymore, I ran closer to him.

When I approached him, I touched his arm, shoulder and face thinking I was just having an illusion. Aileen replied "You're a gimmick!" But she's upset to the idea. Then, I saw and got two 25 cents nearby. "

Two. "I entered Ate Grace's kitchen. I saw there her empty grocery rack. I did not know why I was there. Then, I went on to see her store. She was quiet yet emotionless. I couldn't read her mind. I could see her store-empty, as well. Thus, without further ado, I went out and started to feel guilt. "

Hence, at 8:25 AM, I immediately paid her P100, though I had a balance of P13 plus P15 of new purchase. For sure, I made her happy today. I realized that she is really and naturally emotionless. She's blank. You will never know when she's happy or sad.

Nine, while waiting for Mama, I started sweeping dried leaves in the garden. However, five minutes ago, I discovered that Lolo Angel's jeep was already there. It means Mama did not come home. It frustrates me. I wanted to stop sweeping but I pursued it for cleanliness' sake. I worry that I might not have fare on Friday to my in-laws' house.

Eleven, my ‘mother-in-law’ surprisingly arrived. I was so happy. However, the joy I felt does not stay long. I was frustrated by Mj's revelation. Hanna has no milk. She left their house because they were also in crisis. I slightly condemned her why she did not buy milk for Hanna and preferred to come here. I could understand her. But now that I was problematic too, I would rather choose to miss them than to be with them. In fact, their presences scare me. It also triggers my worry.

Good thing is April was here till 5. She somehow helps me to diversify myself in forgetting my problems. Dealing with her temporarily hinders me to think about it.

Five, when they all (Tin, April and their children) gone, problems start to invade my mind. I could also feel Hanna was affected to it. She has tantrum. It upsets me.

Then, I and Mj came up to a hardest decision, which was to change Hanna's milk into Bear Brand. Good thing, Flor has been cooperative to us. She followed from Mj's direction. She did the owing to ate Grace. It's such a shame. More than that, I pitied Hanna. I wanted to cry. I wanted to scream.

What's happening to my life?

I texted Josephine this afternoon using Tintin's cellphone. However, she has no load. Thus, we did not converse in the text.

I also texted Aileen Sia, Norman Guyala and Jay-R Gelua. But all of them replied nothing. I knew why. They were not using those numbers anymore.

Haay!

What's happening to our lives?

"God, what is happening to my life? Why are you whipping me so hard? Do I deserve this? I'm not that bad, oh, Lord. Yes! I sometimes forgot to pray and I did not go to church or fellowship, anymore. But, Lord God, I have been loyal to you. Don't afflict me so much. My 'mag-iina' was affected."

Today is supposed t be the day I must buy Mj's vitamins. But, I couldn't afford to It's okay!

But, What I could not accept was the fact that Hanna was consuming Bear Brand. It's actually, a family milk, not a 1 to 3 year old milk. It could put Hanna to harm.

"Lord God, I would accept it, but please take care of Hanna's health. I also would like to ask Mj's good health and safe pregnancy. Please give her the nutrition she needed, though she would stop taking Vitamins. God, give me a job that I could support my family. I want it now. I was so willing to start in the very low position as long as it's Your will and it will glorify You. I would always like to live simply. Pardon me. I have been worried from Your afflictions. I have been scared from your challenges. I forgot to trust Your promises. I'm sorry. Forgive me, in Jesus' name, I pray, Amen!"

December 6, 2006

Jano was absent today. Thus, we were all 'on the move'. Good thing about it was we had a healthy breakfast. However, I haven't enjoyed the food because my stomach ache worsens. It's so painful. So, I lie down.

Next, I commanded Mj to take over fish-cleaning, which she often not does. When she did, I felt no pain already as if it blackmails Mj.

Then, I handed down the personalized card to Mj. Today is our 35th Mensisary. She was delighted to it. Although she has not prepared hers, it's okay!

Eleven, when we're feeding Hanna with Bear Brand milk, she didn't like the taste. I pity her. I blamed myself secretly. Good thing is she took it after Mj dissolved sugar on it. It's okay if she has left-over. Just a few.

Anyways, before I forgot, I want to reiterate my dream this dawn: "I was near the street, specifically, street to Mama Leling's house. I was thinking if I walk or ride. I have no money at all in my pocket. Seconds later, Jimmy Buere came in, he questioned me what I was doing and without much ado, he handed me down the coins amounted to P7.50. then, I implied that I would love to pay him back through my bod. He's gay. "

Two PM, my 'mother' left Bautista. I have old and confirmed Mj that I couldn’t afford Edna Adler was SITTING in the chair, and in front of her was a large bed, on which sat the man behind the white curtain surrounding it.

He could see in his eyes the radiance of the black and purple mana around it.

"How are you feeling, young mistress?" gently question it.

She could only see her young mistress' silhoutte. He doesn’t know how it feels.

It was a long time before the girl behind the curtain replied, "There is no denying ... the power of the void is very strong."

He sees her lift his hand to his chest. "I'm still having trouble breathing because of the black magic mixed in here. I wonder how Maxine has endured this all this time."

"It's only natural for magic to react to your body because you don't really own that."

"You're right." "How are you doing now? Do you still keep forgetting things?"

"No, I'm alright now. Except the fact that I couldn't breath properly and wanted to p***y, I don't feel anything else."

"The master said not to let you move a lot for a while."

"I understand."

He watched the circulation of the maiden's inheritances. This kind of power still has a strong effect on its body.

They have to find a way to separate the black magic that envelops it.

"How's everything while I'm asleep?"

"It's been a tough job to handle. Ms. Maxine has woken up."

"Really? When?" she could hear her groan in disbelief. "How did I miss that? Have I slept that long?"

Edna just let out her breath. The girl will not remember the important events of the past weeks.

She just slept for 3 days straight and couldn't remember some things. The important things.

"The tidying up in your room is over. I think you need to rest now, Young mistress."

Just then, someone knocked at door. Edna motioned her hand in the air and sparkled blue dust cam of to her palm. "Who is it?"

"Nightmare. I'm here to talk to the young mistress."

Edna looked at the girl and waited for her to nod before she opened the door for the man to come.

"Oh, look who's here," the young mistress' voice is weak yet clear enough for them to understand her words. "What brings you here at this hour, Nightmare?"

"I'm here to ask you something." "That must be important so you hurried to come here."

The two turned in Edna's direction causing her to stand up and say goodbye because she knew they had something important to talk about.

"Excuse me for visiting in the middle of your break. Please don't forget to eat the food I have prepared and take medicine," it reminded.

He did not wait for the answer and simply disappeared into that place. He immediately went to their Leader and reported the girl's condition.

WHILE Nightmare waits for the Young mistress to exchange, she can't take her eyes off the blue pendant in her hand.

Frowning and wondering at its appearance.

"Is that the sapphire necklace of the former Supreme?"

He turned his attention to what the girl next to him had said. "Sapphire necklace?"

It took the necklace from him. Astonished to sit in front of him, wearing his white robe.

"Why is this on you?"

He could not answer. That man gave him such a precious thing that belonged to a powerful family.

"Nightmare. It's not that easy to handle the Supremo's precious family assets," the Young mistress said. "How did this happen to you?"

He swallowed and bowed and said, "It was given to me."

The girl sighed. "I can't believe a Griffins would give such an important thing to an ordinary like you."

"Ah-ha ..." was not in his own response.

"Well, there must be a reason why they gave you this. However ..." she glanced at him. "It's strange that that person gave you such a powerful weapon."

"W-weapon?"

"Yes. It's the amulet of Supreme Adelaine. The second Supreme of Shugosha Blue." said she, putting the necklace on the table.

"Every rank of the Guardians is important. And for the past seven decades, only the Griffins and the family they have formed can lead, which is the highest of all." "A duty of a Supremo is to protect everything that he rules. And to do that, he must protect the Supreme whom he has chosen to serve the people."

"To put it simply, a Supremo is just the defender while the Suprema is the real ruler who must be valued and be protected by everyone .... But, it doesn't mean that he is higher than the Supremo. It is still more important the person sitting on the throne, so there are the Guardians who have been given high positions to cooperate and protect him. "

"What does this amulet have to do with the previous Supreme?" Nightmare finally throw a question.

"Like I said it's a weapon that a Suprema should always bring wherever she go. Supremos will not always be with their Supremas that is why she still needs a weapon to protect herself. They said that the Second Supremo personally made this for his wife. "

"It was made to protect the person who is worthy to rule."

He returned the necklace to her, "It's more prettier than the last time I saw it."

Nightmare was still staring at the necklace. "By any chance, does this change it's shape from time to time?"

"Hmm .... yeah. It's actually a funny story to tell but it's kinda true though. Take a look at this." The maiden placed her palm in the air, over the pendant. Then all of a sudden, it glows like dusts want to go out from it's frame.

"It usually glows like this if the mana it tracks is strong and the person holding it can be trusted."

“He’s just like a judge in the supreme court when you compare, you know Irish, still riding the crazy trip.

Instead of being annoyed, I just said tsk tsk.

When we went to the waterfalls my smile lit up. This place is perfect. I need to have a picture with my Mi. If I can't talk to him, we should at least have a picture here !!

All my plans were in vain. The only thing I got was a group picture with everyone. Aside from the fact that boys are always pulling me, there are many other women who are very close to us.

When Marian Irish suddenly slipped.

Even though I didn't accidentally hit the woman in front of me, I couldn't avoid her out of concern. I need to see Marian Irish and ask if she's ok.

Unfortunately, I still haven’t had a chance to talk to Marian Irish. Even in the restaurant!

So here at the Bar I must make way.

I told her earlier that we will talk at 9pm but 10pm guys! And we are still here! Lettuce too! I just want to talk to him!

I immediately pulled him to a corner of the bar. It was a bit hidden and I knew the apples we were with wouldn’t see us.

It was as if I was stunned when Marian Irish grabbed my face and slowly brought her face closer to mine.

How i miss this lady in front of me.

She was about to kiss me, same as before.