The Jerk is a Ghost

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Well, they all looked freaking good. (Pocholo guys are cute, he's just different in his handsomeness. I can't really say the three. They're gifted in looks, they're gifted in kindness).

It’s also a bit annoying that so many women look at them that you know will do anything to flirt with them later. Instead of us being with them, they chose to be together. It's still good that my friend Ronnalyn just chillax even though someone is flirting with Ethan.

"Ui sis! It's OK?" I called Ronnalyn to almost hit the water so that Ethan would notice her.

As I approached it, I slipped on the rock I was walking on and hit the water hard. My friends and Uriel Simon immediately ran to me.

"Marian Irish, where does it hurt?" It's a worrying question.

Ronnalyn in turn looked at me and checked if I had a fracture.

"Let me rest for a while, so it doesn't hurt" said Ronnalyn, and my mother went upstairs.

Uri did nothing but leave because Ronnalyn had no intention of leaving me.

"Sis, go with Ethan first. I'm fine here" I told her.

"Let him go. He's a buset. I'll just go with you, Miabels", she answered, so I did nothing but agree with him.

After we enjoyed the waterfalls for a few hours and took lots of pictures, we decided to go back to the resort.

All of us enjoyed the whole day. Everything is perfect. Beautiful scenery, delicious food, the way to Troy. "Here, just take this and we'll leave."

He took the form out of my hand. I frowned when I noticed something. His hand is feeling hot. I tried to check him out and realized how rugged he looked right now. Her hair is messy as if she just woke up, given the fact that it's almost there. He's also wearing a long-sleeved sweat shirt and a pair of jogging pants. His face is kinda pale, too.

Troy glanced at the form, then to us. "Oh ... there are no signatures. What happened?"

Allie shook her head. "I'm sorry ... Mama burned our form. But our members there are legit. Allow me, please?"

He smiled at her. "No problem. I'll get you guys registered for the competition. Anyway, are you sure you don't want to go in ...?"

Allie just glanced at me. "Because Ellen doesn't want to. Next time--"

I cut her off by stepping inside his condo unit without a word. Troy just followed me with a questioning look. Allie followed us, after. I scanned the place just to be amazed at how big and spacious it is. The walls are painted gray. The color-motif is black, gray and white. The design is minimalist, but I'm sure that the furniture is very expensive. Is he really the only one living here?

"Let's order something." I just said, then went to an available couch there to rest.

Allie smiled at me. "Okay! Let's deliver it to Jollibee, wait ..." she took her phone out, then went out of the balcony. Looking for a better reception perhaps?

Troy sat beside me, still smiling. "What changed your mind? I thought--"

"Shut up." I cut him off. He was even a little surprised when I put my hand on his forehead. "I knew it ... you're not feeling well ..."

He leaned back on the couch after, as if he was still exhausted. "Sorry ... I have not been feeling well for three days now, kaya hindi ako maka-pasok ... Good thing other teams emailed me their forms ..."

I sighed, then stood up after. I scanned the place and realized that it was a bit messy. "Did you take your medicine already?"

"Oh, that ... I forgot again ..."

I blamed him for that. "Seriously? Where's your medicine? I'll take it."

He just stared at me for a few moments. After that, a smile began to form on his lips. "It's in the second cupboard in the kitchen ..." I went to his kitchen and looked for his medicine. The kitchen is surprisingly clean, though. I can even see some small appliances on the counter. She is fully equipped in the kitchen. I shrugged and took a glass of water for him. I sat beside him when I came back, then gave him what he needed.

"Look how rugged you are. You should call someone if you're not feeling well. Where are your parents?"

"They're in Malaysia for a business trip ..." he popped the medicine in his mouth, then drank some water. "They won't be here until later ..."

"How 'bout a doctor, then? Or at least a nurse to take care of you?"

He just laughed because of what I said. "It's okay, Ellen. It's just a simple cold. I just forgot to really take the medicine because I'm still finishing school paperwork. I kinda fell asleep after."

I was about to say something when Allie got back from the balcony. "Okay! I already ordered. You're going to pay now ?!"

"What did you order?" I asked him.

"Unli-rice sa Mang Inasal. Hihihi! Let's make the delivery boy tired--" I scolded him, so he suddenly got an answer. "It's just Eme. It's just chicken at Jollibee. It'll be here soon."

I turned to Troy who was just staring at me. "Do you want to eat something different?"

"No, I'm good. I'm not hungry yet ..." he said to me while smiling.

"You should eat something."

Confused, Allie interrupted our conversation. "Why? What's wrong? Are you sick?" even before he could speak, he put his hand on Troy's face. "Hala! You're so hot! That's why you're so absent!"

"Hahaha ... Why, did someone look for me at SSC, Girlfriend?" Troy asked her. "There, Samantha the other day." pandak replied. Allie got up next to the kitchen. Troy and I looked at each other when he took the pot inside the rice cooker.

"Hey, don't get mad at that!" I scolded Allie.

“Heh!

Just watch, I'll make porridge! He can't eat solid food now since he's sick. "

"Do you know how to cook?" I asked Allie hesitantly.

She smiled at us as she expertly washed the rice through the faucet. "How do you feel about me? I know how to cook somehow, nuh. Let Troy rest in his room first. It's only a matter of time."

Since I felt like Allie could do that, I turned back to Troy who was still lying on the couch. "Let's go. You need to change your clothes and rest ..."

"Help me get up, please ...?" I even saw a playful grin on his lips, but I just rolled my eyes.

I pulled Troy up which surprised him. I put his arm over my shoulders as we headed to his bedroom. I noticed that he was looking at me the whole time, but I just ignored it.

When he was lying down, I opened his closet next. I took a fresh batch of comfortable clothes, then handed it to him.

"Change your clothes. I'll go and fetch you some wet towels." I went to his bathroom and washed a clean towel I found inside his closet. After wringing it dry, I can't help but to look at my own reflection in the mirror.

How the hell did I end up nursing this guy?

Well, honestly, he looks pitiful. He was so busy with school work that he already knew about this one biker gang. The Phantom Lord? ”Mikey asked them seriously.

"I heard they're stone-cold bastards. Three years above us, I think?" Word Vladmir.