The Hater 3: Hated to Love You (The Hater Trilogy #3) [SPG]

4 [Part 2] | Orange and Kisses

"About that," Yunho replied that got Mingi all confused. "If we are in a private place like this and no one is watching, refrain yourself from calling me young master or speaking with respect. Bukod sa mas bata ako kaysa sa 'yo, it makes me uncomfortable."

"I'll take not of that, young master... I mean, Yunho." The one on the bed just raised his brows and smiled. "About my tone and wordings, Yunho... spare me time before I change it."

"No need already," Yunho replied and pulled Mingi down to sit on the bed. "I honestly think your tone is sexy."

Mingi immediately got flustered, thinking if it is a compliment or a seduction or anything in between. "If that is a compliment, thank you for that."

"Siyempre, compliment 'yon, what else would that be?" Yunho replied and giggled. "Bakit ka nga pala nandito, Mingi?" He calls Mingi on a first name basis without thinking of their one year age gap. "And you're wearing such a comfortable clothes."

"Ah, about this having me hear with you, Master Merck have something to tell, he can't make it so he wants me to relay it for him," he replied and stopped by the moment. "Master wants me to tell you that he has recruited a bodyguard for you."

"A bodyguard? Seriously, dad?" Yunho questioned upon raising an eyebrow. "He really always act against my will. Kung anong gusto niya, masusunod."

"Do you hate the idea, Yunho?"

"A bit. Pero he has already made a lot of people to guard me but he never fail to fail on finding someone who's good."

"Why?"

"Palagi kong natatakbuhan 'yong mga kengkoy na bodyguard niya. I don't know, I'm still more clever than they are. As you know, I'm a clumsy but a naughty guy to guard with, I know this time, the bodyguard will not last long." Yunho just released a smirk. "Nasa'n na 'yong bodyguard? Is he going here today?"

"The thing is..." Mingi slightly had a hesitation to tell him, though he still pursued on talking. "The bodyguard is me."

"You?" Yunho replied, surprised to know. "Teka... Are you really not kidding me?"

"I'm aware I'm not, Yunho." Mingi avoided Yunho's gaze that makes him uncomfortable. "Your father, Master Merck, knew about what happened inside the mall and how I made you safe. He's thinking that I might make you safe so he hired me. If you don't want the idea, I'll tell him quckly..."

"No, I don't really despise the idea," Yunho replied and gave Mingi a cheeky smile. Has he always been this cute? "Man, dad finally knows what he's doing. He might know that you are the person that I trust the most. The most loyal has been. I know the hired bodyguard this time will not fail me."

Mingi gave a confused look. He is thinking how Yunho had a change of mind. "So, you are not complaining?"

"Nope, I'm not," Yunho said and tapped Mingi's shoulders. "I know you'll do great."

"Well, I guess I'll be glad to know that you don't despise the idea of having me as your bodyguard," Mingi replied before leaving out a smile on his face. Everybody can tell that he has unique smile that is only and exclusive for Yunho. "I have another thing to tell you."

"Mwo?" Yunho uttered, in korean.

"Your father told me that I will be residing here from now on," Mingi replied. "That means, I'll be living with you. Well, I already have brought my things with me back from the headquarter but if you don't want, I'll immediately bring it back."

"Why do you always think that I don't like the idea when deep inside, I like it though." The statement was a bit fruity, though. "That would be okay. Para malayo ako sa danger, right? It's not even a bad idea to live together with my bestfriend."

"I am just a servant, Yunho."

"Sa yaman mong 'yan, you're not a servant, though. I mean, your family has businesses, though why would you go inside the gang?" he asked that got no response. "Hey, Mingi, wanna sleep with me?"

"Huh?"

"I mean, sleep with me together in the bed," Yunho cleared before avoiding gazes. "I might be leading you to a misinterpretation so I cleared it."

"I can sleep at the couch, Yunho," he replied while waving his hands. "You are rich that even your couch is not just a bit, but extra expensive. Okay na sa 'kin 'yon."

Yunho shook his head, disapproving. "My bed is oversized, I can't even sleep at it alone. Come on, Mingi."

"I am really okay..."

"I'm commanding you to sleep on the bed, together with me," Yunho replied before blinking his right eye. "With that, I know you can't decline that. I'll eat the food after I take a bath."

Mingi has always been Yunho's other half. He's what he calls it, soulmates. They have been friends, together with Serim, Yunho's cousin. Although they are trio, Serim always go away from the set of their trio, leaving the two behind.

He has always known for himself that he likes Yunho. Mingi knew it when they were in high school. It was when a group of bullies started attacking Yunho, he became the latter's protector from them. With that, he got Yunho's trust easily.

A call of service is what Mingi calls about protecting Yunho. Iniiwasan niyang malaman ng lahat, kabilang na si Yunho, na may gusto siya sa isang young master. He have never tried confessing his feelings as he thought it would ruin their friendship. He kept playing it safe.

Yunho went out of the comfort room with a towel covering his lower half only. "What are you looking at?" the guy covered with towel asked. "Oh, man, I know I'm spicier and yummier than those meal but you should not be looking at me like that."

"If I were to compare you to this meals, they are just appetizers, you are a whole meal, Yunho." Both of them avoided gazes upon hearing what Mingi has said. "You should go and wear clothes. Lumalamig na ang pagkain."

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CERA NOTICED Allen looking at the door for three times consecutively already. She smiled mischievously and tapped Allen's shoulder. "Halata ka naman masiyado, Allen."

Allen, who was confused, look at her with annoyed look. "Ano na namang mayro'n sa 'yo? Anong halata?"

"Hinahanap mo si Serim, 'di ba?" Cera asked while pointing her index fingers to Allen's side. "Hindi ba? Alam mo Allen, kahit gusto mo pa 'yong tao, okay lang sa 'kin. Tanggap kita."

"Ano bang pinagsasasabi mo, Cera? Kadiri ka naman." Allen looked at her with disgusted face. "Yes, I am looking for him but that doesn't mean I like him. Hinahanap ko lang 'yong ungos. He's unusually not here."

"Sige na nga, I'll take that alibi na," Cera replied while jerking her brows. Allen just looked at her, annoyed. "He really hasn't came yet. Ewan ko nga kung nasa'n. Aalis pa naman kami ni Alvin."

"Sabi ko naman kasi sa inyo, kaya ko naman mag-isa, hindi ko kailangan ng kasama." Cera rolled her eyes, as if not trusting Allen. "Well, I may do risky things when I'm alone but trust me with this. Hindi ko kailangan 'yong gagong 'yon, buti nga wala siya."

The door of the room opened and there greeted Serim who was holding a basket of fruits. "You thought I will not come, huh?"

"Nandiyan naman pala, e," Cera replied before smiling naughtily. "Ayan ha, bantayan mo muna 'tong si Allen. Talk with the doctors rin pala, for us. Don't do anything unusual."

Allen's brows furrowed. "Umalis ka na lang, ang dami mong satsat." Both Cera and Alvin went their ways out. Nagawi ang tingin ni Allen kay Serim na nagsisimula nang magbalat ng orange. "Hoy, ikaw naman, ba't ka na naman ba nandito?"

"You don't like me here? Well, sad for you. Gusto ko rito, e."

"Tinatanong ng maayos, e," Allen replied before leaving out a smirk. "Wala ka ba talagang ginagawa? Palagi kang narito, e."

"Actually, I've got something important to do that's why I'm late but I've done it already so, I rushed through here." Serim looked at him, all smiling, before blinking an eye. "I also took my time picking fresh fruits for you. The doctor told me it's good for one's health."

"If you're playing or onto something, that's why you're doing this, then stop already, okay? I'm done with your games," Allen looked at Serim who was facing aback, still busy on peeling the oranges. "Hey, are you listening? Imagine a stranger who helped you slowly became your guard. Creepy lang ng kaunti."

"This face, creepy?" Serim uttered while pointing on his handsome face. "Just eat this. If you're thinking any creepy ideas, stop the paranoia. I already assured you that I am not the person you are thinking."

"You assured me pero hindi pa rin ako sure. How would you expect me to easily trust a stranger?" Allen rolled his eyes.

"Then, call a police."

Allen was taken aback. "That's the last thing that I will do."

"If you do not want to call a police and report me for anything that you want, then I can't leave you behind." Serim looked at him and offered a peeled orange using his bare hand. "Eat this."

"Ayoko, baka may lason pa 'yan."

"Ang arte mo. Just eat this."

"Ayoko nga kasi."

Serim stepped nearer and put both his arms to Allen's sides. His head was just an inch away from Allen who was surprised of what he did. "Eat these oranges or I'll kiss you. You choose."