AN:
WOHOOO! THANK YOU FOR THE WONDERFUL REVIEWS AS ALWAYS.
I WILL NOT ANSWER ALL OF YOUR QUESTIONS, BUT I WILL ADDRESS YOUR REVIEWS. THAT IS ALL I CAN DO. I WILL TRY TO DROP A COUPLE OF THINGS THAT MIGHT LEAD YOU TO THE CORRECT ANSWER… IF YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN..
TO POEMADO: THANK YOU FOR LOVING IT AS ALWAYS. I AM SURE, YOU WILL LOVE THE NEXT OMAKE. HAHAHA. I WILL TRY TO MAKE MORE FUNNY SCENES BECAUSE WHEN THE REAL DEAL WILL START, I AM SURE THAT THE HUMORS WILL NOT BE OFTEN.. JUST SAYING.
TO GUEST 1: I KNOW RIGHT! DAMN! THOSE WERE ONE OF THE EMOTIONAL SCENES I'VE EVER WRITTEN IN THIS STORY. WAIT UNTIL ROGER FINDS OUT, DAMN! HELL WILL BREAK OUT! JUST KEEP IN TOUCH.
TO PRYORSAM7: THANK YOU FOR THE SUPPORT! THIS IS THE CHAPTER YOU GUYS ARE WAITING FOR! THE PREVIOUS CHAPTER IS REALLY A SURPRISE BECAUSE I LOVE SURPRISES. WELL, I AM A WHIMSICAL PERSON WHICH IS WHY THAT HAPPENED LOL. AS FOR HOW EVERYTHING WILL TURN OUT, I AM SURE YOU WILL HAVE MIX EMOTIONS ABOUT IT.
TO WHATNAMESHALLITAKE: *SIGH*INHALE*EXHALE* WHAT A LONG REVIEW BUT I ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOUR REVIEW AND CRITIC. THANKS FOR THAT, BTW. OKAY, I WILL TRY TO ADDRESS ALL OF IT, KAY?
WHERE SHOULD I START? OKAY, ZOLU FIRST SINCE THAT WAS SO UNEXPECTED. THE PROGRESS WAS LIKE AN ATOMIC BOMB FOR EVERYONE BECAUSE THEY KISSED BEFORE SAB AND KIDD DID. TO BE HONEST, THEIR SITUATION AND STORY RUNS MUCH DEEPER THAN THE OTHER TWO BECAUSE FOR ONE THING, THEIR FRIENDSHIP IS DEEP LIKE THEY ARE PART OF EACH OTHER. YOU ARE QUITE RIGHT THAT THEY ARE LIKE CHILDHOOD FRIENDS BECAUSE IF YOU READ SOME OF THE CHAPTERS ABOUT THEM, THEY FIRST MET WHEN LUFFIA WAS ABOUT 7. ZORO THINKS SHE IS A BOY AND I MADE UP THE STORY OF HOW ZORO GOT HIS BANDANA. LUFFIA GAVE IT TO HIM AS A REMINDER TO BE STRONG NO MATTER WHAT OR SOMETHING ALONG THOSE LINES. LATER ON, THEY MET WHEN LUFFIA WAS 17 AND THAT IS HOW THEY BECAME BFF. WELL, IN ZORO'S POV BUT LUFFIA KEPT THEIR MEETING WHEN THEY WERE KIDS A SECRET. BESIDES, ZORO BELIEVES THAT THE LU HE MET BEFORE WAS A BOY SO HE DID NOT SEE THAT IT WAS LUFFIA.
THEIR STORY RUNS DEEP WHICH IS WHY IT IS A LITTLE CLICHÉ, LIKE A BIT OF K DRAMA. WHEN I WAS DOING THE PREVIOUS CHAPTER, I WAS WATCING SOME KOREAN DRAMA SO, BLAME IT ON THAT. HAHAHA. FOR TASHIGI – (EVIL LAUGH) I WILL NO TELL YOU MUCH ABOUT WHAT WILL HAPPEN BECAUSE FOR ONE THING, IT WILL MAKE YOUR HEART MELT. (EVIL CHUCKLE)
NEXT – ANCO. YUP, THEY ARE IN THE LEAD BECAUSE OF ALL THOSE LIMES AND FLUFF. I PERSONALLY LOVE THEIR INTERACTION BECAUSE I LOVE TO THINK THAT THEY ARE MADLY IN LOVE WITH EACH OTHER – WELL THEY ARE. THEIR LOVE IS REFRESHING AND IT BRINGS JOY TO SOME OF THE READERS. THEIR REAL STORY WILL COME SOON. IT IS NOT JUST ABOUT WHAT YOU SEE RIGHT NOW, BUT SOON, THERE WILL BE SOME TWIST BUT I WILL NOT TALK MUCH ABOUT THAT. THAT IS FOR ME TO WRITE AND FOR YOUR TO WAIT AND READ. ANY CASE, THERE WOULD BE LEMONS COMING BECAUSE I DID NOT PUT THIS ON M CATEGORY FOR NOTHING.
AT LAST, MY ULTIMATE SAKI: ALRIGHT, I WANT YOU TO CALM DOWN BECAUSE IT IS FRUSTRATING HOW THEY CAN'T JUST DAMN KISS ALREADY! HAHAHA. I KIND OF THOUGHT IT WOULD BE FUNNY TO DO THAT BECAUSE WHEN THE TIME COMES, I KNOW IT WILL BE WORTH IT! WAH, CAN'T WAIT FOR THAT MOMENT. MY HANDS ARE LITERALLY ITCHING TO WRITE IT BUT I HAVE TO CALM MYSELF DOWN BECAUSE THERE ARE THINGS TO CONSIDER. I LOVE THEIR STUBBORNESS. I AM NOT SURE IF YOU ARE GOING TO BE ANNOYED FOR THE NEXT THINGS TO COME FOR SAKI, BUT… (EVIL GRIN) JUST WATCH OUT.
TO LUNAPOK: YEAH, SORRY FOR THE SHORT CHAPTER. I WAS IN A HECTIC SCHEDULE FOR THE PAST WEEKS AND I CANNOT COMPLETE IT ON TIME, BUT THANKS FOR LOVING IT STILL. ANN WILL SURELY MAKE MARCO CRAZY. I KIND OF ADDED A LITTLE NAUGHTY ATTITUDE IN ANN'S CHARACTER BECAUSE I FELT LIKE ACE IS A BIT OF PLAYFUL, DUNNO. ANY CASE, THERE WOULD BE MORE TO COME! I WONDER HOW MARCO WILL COPE WITH IT? HEHE
TO: M4R5CE: I KNOW YOU ARE CURIOUS ABOUT THINGS SO I WILL TRY TO CLEAR IT AS MUCH AS I CAN WITHOUT SPILLING TOO MUCH SPOILERS, KAY? WHITEBEARD ALREADY SUSPECTED ABOUT ANN'S HERITAGE. I CAN'T REMEMBER WHAT CHAPTER I WROTE THAT BUT I REMEMBER MAKING AN OMAKE ABOUT WHITEBEARD, ROUGE AND ROGER TALKING THEN ROUGE AND WHITEBEARD HAVE THIS CONVERSATION. I HAVE TO CHECK THE PREVIOUS CHAPTERS FOR THAT THOUGH. FOR MARCO, HE'S A POOR GUY. HARUTA WILL HAVE HIS WRATH FOR DISTURBING HIS TIME WITH ANN BUT I KIND OF THINK IT IS WORTH IT SINCE ANN LEFT HER A SOUVENIR. LOL
FOR SABKIDD PAIRING, THEY WILL MAKE PROGRESS, DON'T WORRY. I HAVE THAT ALREADY PLANNED OUT AND IT WOULD BE A MASTERPIECE! AS FOR WHO WILL BE THE FIRST TO KNOW, CAN'T SAY MUCH. THAT WOULD SPOIL THE FUN. AS FOR YOUR COMMENT ABOUT SHANKS AND KIDD: LET ME SAY THIS: THANK GOODNESS! AT LEAST SOMEONE HAVE THE INITIATIVE TO POINT IT OUT AND MAKE A CONNECTION OUT OF IT, LIKE COME ON! I DROPPED SOME HINTS AND YOU ARE – SO FAR- THE ONLY ONE WHO BLATANTLY POINTED IT OUT! (DRAMATIC SIGH) OK. I WILL NOT ANSWER THEIR RELATIONSHIP BECAUSE THAT IS A MAJOR SPOILER THAT YOU WILL HAVE TO FIND OUT YOURSELF, BUT LET ME ANSWER ONE THING. KIDD HATES SHANKS. AS FOR WHY, I WILL EXPLAIN THAT IN THE NEXT CHAPTERS TO COME.
ZORO AND LUFFIA MADE A GOOD PROGRESS, BUT NOT SO MUCH BECAUSE THE SITUATION IS TOO COMPLICATED AND IT WILL GET MORE COMPLICATED, THAT, I COULD MUCH TELL YOU. THERE ARE TOO MUCH EMOTIONS BETWEEN THEM . AKAINU OR BB, NOT SURE IF I WILL INCLUDE THEM IN THIS STORY. MAYBE I WILL BUT IF I DO, I DON'T THINK THE DAMAGE WILL JUST BE LIMITED TO ANN AND MARCO.
TO MERCERILE: YEAH, MARCO DOES NOT WANT TO GO TO THAT MEETING. WHY WOULD HE WANT TO GO IF HE HAS ANN WITH HIM? LOL. PLUS THE SECURITY CAMERAS, WELL HAHA. THERE SHOULD BE BUT THAT IS QUITE A CONFIDENTIAL SINCE HE IS VP AND HE WANTS PRIVACY, AT LEAST THAT IS WHAT I WANT TO THINK. FOR ZOLU, WELL, IT WILL NOT BE EASY BREAKING OFF WITH TASHIGI BECAUSE IT IS COMPLICATED. I MEAN, TASHIGI AND LUFFIA ARE SORT OF FRIENDS, THEY LEARNED HOW TO BE FRIENDS AND ZORO CHOOSING LUFFIA WILL MAKE HER GUILTY TOO. HELL, THAT KISS IS ALREADY CONSIDERED CHEATING. ANYWAYS, FOR SAB AND KIDD, WELL THE DAY THEY WILL KISS – NOT SURE WHEN BUT SOON.
TO BECKY (GUEST) – THANK YOU FOR DROPPING A REVIEW AND LIKING THE STORY.
OKAY, WOW, I RESPONDED QUITE A LOT TO YOU GUYS. THANKS FOR THE REVIEW. BY THE WAY, NO ONE POINTED OUT THIS FACT:
ZORO AND LUFFIA KISSED WHICH MEANS ZORO CHEATED ON TASHIGI –WELL I DON'T THINK YOU GUYS MIND SINCE YOU WANT HIM TO BREAK OFF THEIR RELATIONSHIP. I AM KIND OF THINKING – SHOULD I MAKE ZOLU TOGETHER BEFORE THE RACE? OR AFTER THE RACE? WHAT DO YOU THINK?
ALRIGHT I RAMBLED TOO MUCH, HERE COMES THE 25TH CHAPTER!
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The race is almost upon them. 3 weeks more and the race will start. So many promotions can be seen in the main streets and buildings. Sponsors are everywhere. Sab made sure to clear her schedule as much as she could to practice with her sisters, after all, they need to test everything out before deploying it for the main event.
Today, her schedule consist of filing some documents in the hospital then going back to the Thousand Sunny Building to have practice with the cars Franky and Ann made and of course, before she forgot, she have to meet Kidd for a brunch which she is really excited about. She got to the hospital 7 am sharp to start organizing the documents that she will endorse to the other doctors. She will not be able to do much work because of the upcoming race.
As she was in the process of organizing the documents, she noticed the time. It is almost 8 am. Would Kidd already be awake in this hour? Maybe not. He also works in the evenings because he needs to manage his bars, so probably, he might not be awake yet.
She decided to continue doing her work instead. She was so focused on her work that she failed to notice the time. It is almost 9 am.
"Please deliver this to Dr. Crocus, okay? Just tell him it came from me." Sab instructed to her secretary. Her secretary just nodded and took the documents to deliver it to the hospital director.
The timing couldn't be perfect as her phone rang signaling a call came. As she checked the caller, it was Ann.
"Hey sis. What's up?" Sab greeted. It was a miracle that Ann is already awake in this time of a day. Normally she gets up by 10 or 11 am. It really depends on her sleep.
"Yo! What time will you be here?"
Sab checked her wrist watch. It is 10 minutes past 9. She still has a brunch with Kidd. She did a quick estimation then answered her twin sister.
"Hmm, maybe 2 pm? Is that a problem?"
Ann hummed on the other side of the line.
"2 pm? I thought you already cleared your schedule for the next 3 weeks?" Sab did not mention that she will be meeting Kidd today, so Ann expected that she will come to the Thousand Sunny earlier.
"Uh, yeah. I still have things to work here, but I'll be there. Why are you up early anyways?" Sab asked. Ususally, Sab is the early bird out of the three. She gets up 6 am or earlier, it depends on her schedule while Luffia gets up exactly 7 am. Ann on the other hand wakes up much later which is 10 am. They have to wake her up earlier if they have to go somewhere.
"I got hungry that's why I woke up plus Luffia was so damn noisy early in the morning."
"Huh, really? I left in the house at 6:30, I was so sure she was still sleeping."
Ann grumbled. She seems to be in a much needed coffee break due to her lacking of sleep.
"You have no idea. As soon as you left, she woke up and continued to raid the kitchen, making noises! I can't even sleep properly!" Sab pitied Ann for her dilemma. She seems to be sleepy.
"Why don't you take a nap? Then don't forget to take your medicine. We don't want you to fall asleep during our practice."
"Yeah, yeah, got it. See you!"
With that, their conversation ended. Sab then decided to drop a message to Kidd.
Good morning! Meet me at Craig's?
As soon as she was done typing it, she hesitated if she should send it or not because her text message is so casual, but after a few minutes of thinking, she hit the send button and shrugged her text message. It's not like this is the first time she will be sending a casual text message at him.
After sending it, she immediately started to gather her things so she could leave the office.
Not later than 3 minutes, she received a text message. She was a bit excited as she saw it came from Kidd.
Sure. 11?
A smile landed on her lips as she begun typing her reply.
Ok. See you.
After she sent the reply, it only took about a minute and she received a reply from Kidd.
See you.
She contemplated if she should reply or not, but in the end, she began typing a text message.
You're up early. Did you not stay up late?
Nah, went home early. I'm working out today. He replied. The image of him in his gym clothes that are perfectly clinging on his body, exposing his muscles landed on Sab's mind. That would be a sight she wanted to see.
As she processed her thoughts, she shook her head and tried to get that thought out of her mind – thought it might be too late as it keeps invading her mind.
Ah, I see. Gotta finish some files. Text you later.
She sent the message. She would love to stay on the phone and keep sending him messages but that will hinder her pending works.
Ok. Going to shower now. See you later.
Ugh, now another image of Kidd showering naked invaded her mind. It seems that perverted thoughts keep prompting in her mind. She need to keep herself in check right now because she might not be able to prevent herself from jumping on him.
Ok.
Sab decided to put her phone away and concentrated in her work. After about an hour, she prepared herself to leave her office. It is almost 10 and she needs to drive her way to Craig's. She chose that place since it is near Thousand Sunny Building. At least she does not need to go far.
She drove her way to the place. She parked her car then went inside the restaurant. She is pretty early since it is just 10:45 but she does not mind. She was guided to a table for four since there are no tables for two anymore. The table is at the glass window side. She was about to sit when all of the sudden, she recognized the person sitting next to her table.
"Marco?" she called out.
The blond man noticed her and looked up.
"Sab!" Marco stood and they greeted each other with a friendly hug and kiss on the cheeks.
"Good to see you. It's been so long since I saw you." Sab asked. She haven't seen Marco since his visit in their house but Sab knew that he and Ann are constantly seeing each other.
"Yeah, I was really busy, I could not visit in your house, yoi. Have a seat!" Sab took a seat in front of him. Kidd s still not here so a little chat and catching up with her sister's boyfriend sounds good.
"That's okay. I could understand. We are all busy. Are meeting up with Ann here?" Sab asked. Marco smiled at her. Sab can clearly see how he happy he is whenever the topic is Ann. This only shows that he cares for her sister and that is enough for Sab as she also knows that Ann is happy with Marco.
"No. Actually, I am just ordering a take out to bring to Ann."
"How sweet of you. So you are going to visit Ann in Thousand Sunny? What a coincidence. I am also on my way there."
"Really? Are you also ordering a takeout, yoi?" Marco curiously asked. He is glad that Ann's sisters are okay with his relationship with Ann and that they don't mind the huge age gap – well it is not that huge but still, some people do mind huge age gaps.
"No. I'm waiting for someone."
"Your boyfriend?" Marco teased which makes Sab blushes a little.
"N-No. He's not. He's a… friend." Sab cannot openly state what Kidd to her is since neither of them labeled their relationship. Colleagues seem to be a little off for both of them and neither are acquaintances. Friends cannot describe them as well and it is too bold to state that they are dating. More like they are in a getting to know each other.
"Really? You seem to be having a trouble labeling your friendship." Marco smirked at her. She rolled her eyes at him for teasing her like this. Well, he is not far off the point.
"Well, it's kind of blurry?" She said in a shied manner since she can't completely say it is complicated. Marco chuckles at her.
"Quite the description you have there, yoi. What time are you going to meet you friend?"
Sab glared a little at Marco on how he emphasized the word friend.
"Supposed to be, 11." Sab looked at her wrist watch. It is already 10 minutes past 11. Where Kidd could be? "Do you mind if I take a call?" she asked. Marco waved at her signaling he does not mind it at all. Sab dialed his number. It took almost 7 rings before he picked up.
"Hello." Kidd's voice seems to be irritated, annoyed and almost mad that it worries Sab.
"Hi. I'm just going to ask if - "
"I can't come." He cut her off before she could even ask something. She frowns a little. He seems to be rather distant whereas yesterday is different. Regardless, it worries him how he can't come.
"Did something happen?"
She heard how he sighed then followed by a long silence – almost like he does not want to answer her.
"Kidd?" she called out to him.
"Yeah, something happened. Bye." He did not let her answer and just hung up. Sab was beyond shock in the way he is acting. They were pretty much okay yesterday when they set up meeting for a brunch and this morning, they seemed to be okay as well. What happened? Why is he acting this way?
"Sab, are you okay?" Marco asked in a worried expression. She must be reflecting a sad expression right now.
"Yeah, I'm okay. I guess my friend will not make it." She tried to smile and act like it does not bother her at all but in all honesty, it bothers her so much how Kidd acted so cold to her. What did she do? What happened? Does he not want to be with her? So many questions raging on her mind right now.
"I see. Maybe an emergency came up which is why he can't come, yoi." Marco is trying to comfort her. He saw she looked so down and it annoys him how this guy ditched Sab this way.
"Yeah. Anyways, I guess I have to go to Thousand Sunny earlier than expected." She shrugged. Maybe Marco is right. There might be something that he cannot tell her which is why he cannot come at all.
Thinking about it, Sab realized that there are so many things she does not know about him which makes her want to get to know him better than this.
"Why don't you order a takeout too and join us later?"
"What? And become a super third wheel? No thank you!" She joked. "Besides, I might disturb your special moments together." Marco laughs with her with the joke.
Truth be told, she ordered a takeout as well for her and Luffia. Sab is sure that her youngest sister will not deny a food. She might as well share a lunch with Luffia then. Speaking of Luffia, Sab thought of Zoro as well. He might join with them since he and Luffia are always together so Sab also ordered the restaurant's best whisky. For sure, Zoro will love it.
"Whisky?" Marco asked. He might be thinking that it is too early to drink. His expression states that he is thinking that she might start getting drunk because she got ditched.
"I'm not going to drink it and get drunk, okay? I'll give it to Zoro. For sure, he will appreciate it."
"Zoro? Do you mean Roronoa Zoro?" Marco asked. He knew the guy since they were interviewed in the same magazine.
"Yup. He's my sister's best friend. He's so alcoholic – almost as bad as Shanks!" she exclaimed. There won't be a single day that Zoro does not drink an alcohol. He almost drinks it as his water.
"So you know Shanks as well? We chanced upon in a party a few days ago. Ann knew him as well, yoi." Now, that picked Sab's interest. If Ann and Marco are together in the party and Shanks saw them, it is highly possible that Shanks already knew their relationship.
"Yes, we are close to him. Did Ann introduce you to Shanks as her boyfriend?" Sab excitedly asked. She is curious how Ann introduced Marco because Shanks is very close to their father and if he knew, damn, it is possible he might start blabbering about it to their dad and that would be troublesome for Ann and Marco.
Marco did not immediately answer her as he recalled what happened that night. Ann did not exactly introduced him to Shanks – well she kind of did, after he walked in and witnessed them kissing each other.
Sab noticed that Marco is a bit uncomfortable and she suspected something might have happened.
"Something happened in that party and let me guess: he witnessed something he shouldn't have." Sab is forcing herself not to laugh to hard because Marco's face is so priceless.
"It is not that inappropriate, okay? It's just a kiss." Sab continued to laugh at him. She just imagined Shanks witnessing that with Ann and Marco kissing – it is funny.
"Damn! I should have gone with her. I could have witnessed that scene."
"It's not for a sort of entertainment, in case you forgot."
"Yes, I know. It's just funny."
Both of them continued to talk and laugh at each other. Sab figured out that she and Marco can become good friends. She now could understand why Ann likes her so much and they fit each other. Marco is an organized and smart person while Ann is rash and random. They complement each other.
They continued to talk to each other. Sab's disappointment of not meeting Kidd is still there, but at least, she enjoyed talking with Marco.
When their orders came, they decided to leave the restaurant together. Sab found out that Marco does not have his car with him so she offered to have him hitch a ride with her which he gladly accepted.
Unbeknownst to her, a certain red haired man is observing her not far away from the restaurant. His eyes are full of hate and rage upon seeing Sab talking happily to this blond man.
Kidd knew this man. He is a famous bachelor that was recently reported to have been dating a certain someone. Was that Sab? Is he dating Sab? But Sab never mentioned about him!
Kidd was about to go inside when he noticed them happily talking to each other. Then Sab called him. He was so enraged, annoyed and jealous seeing her talking to this man as if they were on a date. He was jealous to a point of acting like a jerk to her again.
After that call, he wanted to call her and apologize but when he noticed how she resumed talking to him like nothing happened and as if Kidd never existed at all, Kidd decided not to call her, instead, he continued to stay standing outside of his car.
After a few minutes, he saw them leaving the restaurant going to the parking lot. They have paper bags in each hand which means they had a take out. Sab was all smiles while talking to him and vice versa. This infuriates Kidd even more and what's the worse is the fact that he saw Sab handling over her car keys to him to let him drive her car.
Kidd can longer bear to watch them. He decided to get inside his car. He closed his car door rather loudly and drove out of the parking lot.
Sab on the other hand noticed a familiar car driving out of the parking lot. She was about to go inside her car when she noticed the red sports car. She did not see the car number but she knew that model. It was the same as Kidd's. Was it him?
"Sab, is something wrong?" Marco was about to get inside when he noticed Sab looking at something.
"Ah, no, it's nothing. Let's go." She tried to shake the thoughts out of her mind. It couldn't be Kidd. He said he can't come so it is impossible that it is him. With that in her thoughts she went inside the car and they drove their way to Thousand Sunny Building.
The drive only took them about 10 minutes. As soon as they arrived, they immediately went to the hangar which would likely be the place where Ann and Luffia are and they are not wrong. They found Luffia pestering Ann as usual.
"Luffia, can't you wait for a while? I am still checking this!" Ann shouted at their youngest sister who was peeking on the hood of the car with Ann.
"It's not done! I want to test drive it!" Luffia pouted. She is very excited at the same time impatient in testing the new car.
"Can't you bother Zoro over there?! Stop bothering me!" Ann is starting to get irritated at Luffia's constant nuisance. Zoro is better at dealing with Luffia than any of them combined.
"But I just bothered him a while ago!" She pouted. It is as if she is making a schedule with who she bothers every minute.
Sab can only chuckle.
"Luffia, stop bothering Ann already. She does not have enough sleep because of you." Sab reprimanded, announcing her arrival.
"Sab! And Marco!" Luffia shouted then she ran to where Sab is to give her a hug and of course, that includes Marco as well. "Is that food for me?" She excitedly asked Marco seeing he has a paper bag in his hand plus never underestimates her sense of smell.
"Yes, yoi. It's for our lunch." Marco chuckles.
"Luffia, that's for everyone, not only for you." Sab pointed out.
By this time, Ann decided to join their conversation.
"Hey Marco. Did you two came together?" Ann asked.
"Yes. I hitched a ride from Sab. She was also in the restaurant when I ordered the food." Marco answered. Unfortunately for them, they cannot hug or kiss each other as Ann has dirt on her overalls.
"Alright. Let me change first. Luffia, no eating before anyone!" Ann reprimanded. Knowing Luffia, she might jump on the food at the first chance she got.
"Zoro, I bought you whisky." Sab called out to the green haired man who was so busy on checking his big bike. A smirk graced on his lips at the mention of the alcohol. Damn alcoholic.
"Heh. Thanks!"
"You can join us on our lunch. You too, Franky and Usopp." Sab called out to the two wo was so busy on experimenting something. She don't want to even know what they are experimenting on.
"Nah, I'll get lunch in the cafeteria with the others. Besides, Kaya cooked something for me." Usopp answered.
"I'll have lunch with Robin. Besides, we don't want to be a SUPER third wheel." Sab raised an eyebrow at his comment. Are they referring to Ann and Marco? The blond doctor then caught the glimpse on how Zoro and Luffia are interacting. Well, they are always close, but there seems to be something different in them, like a spark of some sort. She shrugged it off for now.
As soon as Ann is done changing and cleaning up, they all went to the lounging area or Luffia's mini office near the working area for the cars. Some of the employees are taking their lunch in the cafeteria. Franky and Usopp already left to get their breaks. All that is left is the ASL sisters with Marco and Zoro.
They all prepared the food and as soon as it is good enough, they all decided to start eating. Now that Sab sees the whole scenario, she turns out to be the super third wheel in this group.
Ann and Marco is sitting next to each other, almost devouring each other with their gazes. It looked so cheesy to a point that it resembles their parents.
"You really know my favorites. Did you buy a dessert to?" Ann asked as she is eating the meal Marco bought for her. What a sweet guy, travelling from his office all the way to Thousand Sunny just to deliver food for Ann.
"Yes, we'll at it together, yoi."
On the other side of the couch are Luffia and Zoro. Of course, Luffia constantly steals food from Zoro's plate which he does not mind at all. It's almost as if he and Luffia are sharing the same plate!
"Zoro, I want that one! It looks tasty!" Luffia demanded as she pointed at a meat ball in Zoro's plate. She can't get it since her fork has a meat on it.
Zoro looked at the meatball she is referring to. He picked it using his fork and fed it to Luffia.
"Here." Luffia did not hesitate as he ate the meatball Zoro gave to her. She is not even satisfied with that as she kept on asking for the food in Zoro's plate and Zoro – the ever loyal best friend continued to feed her using his own utensil. They looked like old married couple feeding each other.
Sab on the other hand sat in the middle of these four people. Now she became the super third wheel. It annoys her. She remembered how she was supposed to spend a brunch with Kidd and he ditched her, acted so cold and a jerk which brings her to this dilemma.
Her appetite is slowly dissipating. Kidd's actions as of late are making her worry. At first they were ok, then the next second they are not. She wished she can talk to him right now and maybe ask, but she sounds so nosy if she were to do that – almost like a nosy girlfriend which is a title she does not have.
A small sigh escaped her lips as she tried to shake her thoughts away from her situation but she finds it hard to do so seeing how the four people in front of her are trying to make her remember that she is just a third wheel with no partner at all.
After excruciating lunch she ever had, at last, they are done eating. Zoro bid goodbye first as he have to look at his big bike. Luffia of course followed him. They are hip to hip which each other. This left Sab in the presence of a lovey dovey couple, so she made an excuse to go to the bathroom. At least, she will not be reminded of her dilemma.
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Kidd went home after witnessing Sab in the presence of another man. His rage is still rising as he remembers how Sab looked so happy and laughing with that man. It makes Kidd want to kill him. The idea of killing him sounds tempting but he forced himself to calm down, which only worked a little.
As soon as he is inside his house, the first thing he did is kick down the nearby couch, messing the original arrangement. He sat harshly on his couch near the telephone. He raked his hand through his hair in frustration. He has never been this jealous in his entire life. He had never felt like killing a man just because of a woman.
This is how important Sab is to him. He is a selfish person. He wanted Sab all to himself. He wanted to kill every man who ever dared to lay their eyes and hands on her.
Thinking about this whole situation made thoughts sink in – how he acted a jerk again, how he ditched her just because he saw her with the blond bastard instead of just showing up and fighting his way against that bastard.
What would she think of him now? Would she hate him? Would she not talk to him anymore?
Those questions invaded his mind and he realized that he does not want those things to happen. So without hesitation, he grabbed the telephone nearby. He decided not to use his cell phone because he is afraid that Sab might not answer it once she knew it was him calling.
He is so nervous when the phone started ringing. Then…
"Hello?" a man's voice answered the phone. Kidd's hands started to shake in jealousy but he willed himself to keep it cool.
"I am looking for Doctor Sab." He said. He tried to keep calm. He is trying to keep his thoughts intact because he does not want to arrive to conclusions.
"Oh, she's in the bathroom. Let me call her for you. May I have your name, yoi?" The man on the other side of the line asked. Kidd just kept silent.
"I'm done using the washroom. You can use it." A voice was heard from the background. Kidd cannot be mistaken about that voice. He knew the owner of the voice. It was Sab.
"Oh yeah, someone called - " Kidd decided to hang up now. He had heard enough and he does not want to hear more.
….
Sab was inside the washroom when the phone rang and Ann is so busy eating her dessert.
"Babe, can you answer the phone please? It's n Sab's bag. It might be important." Ann asked as she continued to eat.
Marco took the phone and answered it.
"Hello?" He answered.
"I am looking for Doctor Sab." The man on the other side of the line said. Marco felt like the man is irritated, almost annoyed, or maybe it is just his imagination.
"Oh, she's in the bathroom. Let me call her for you. May I have your name, yoi?" Marco tried to be polite.
The man kept his silence on the other side of the line that it made Marco almost thinks that he hung up. Then Sab came.
"I'm done using the washroom. You can use it." Sab said but those words were directed to Ann who was still busy eating.
"Oh yeah, someone called. It's just a number, yoi. She is looking for you." Marco gave the phone to her but when Sab checked it out, there was nothing.
"The person must have hung up." Sab casually said. Marco only shrugged. "Did the person provide a name"
"No. I only know he's a man." Sab only nodded She checked the logs and there is a unregistered number. She decided to dial the number but it is unreachable. There was an option to leave a voicemail.
"You have reached the voice mailbox of the number: 410-XXX-XXX. Please leave a voicemail message."
Sab started to speak.
"Hi. This is Doctor Sab. You called earlier. You can give me a call back for anything you want to discuss. Thanks!"
Kidd heard her speak, but he never called her back. What is there to discuss anyways?
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Zoro is currently preparing to do a test drive with his big bike when Marco bid his goodbye. He only nodded to the man.
This left them to do the test drives. Once the preparations were all set, the three sisters are now garbed with their driving suits. Ann decided to do the test drive first. Some employees are also present and of course, Franky and Usopp since they mostly handle everything. They are all watching how she maneuvers the car magnificently in each lap.
"I wanna drive now!" Luffia muttered. She was sitting next to Zoro. She will have her turn once Sab finished. So she would be the third one to do the test drive.
"You just need to wait. Don't be impatient." Zoro said but she only pouted though Zoro knew she understood it is just it is not in her nature to be patient at all.
Since yesterday, things have went back to normal, as normal as it could; considering what transpired between them. They tried to keep what happened to themselves as they both knew that it is beyond complicated. There are so many things to consider, but there are times when they just can't help but do some gestures which should not be deemed normal for best friends.
Like right now; as soon as their hands brushed each other, it is like their bodies have their own minds – their hands just intertwined themselves. They sat comfortably, watching Ann do the test drive while they hold on to each other's hands.
In reality, they did not make things clear. Neither one of them dared to label everything because things are complicated. If they were to verbally admit their feelings to each other, it just makes it hard for them to continue; especially Zoro is still tied in his relationship with Tashigi,
Zoro wanted to talk to Tashigi about things, about everything. He decided that last night. He is just looking for a good opportunity to do so after all he can't just blurt everything out of the blue. He still respects the years they spent together.
As Zoro tried to look back to the years they have been together, it is shameful to admit it to himself, but he cannot quite remember everything, almost it is a vague memory, almost like a dream that never came into reality. He felt guilty about that because in the past years, he could only very well remember the time he spent with Luffia.
He also felt stupid that he never realized how he felt.
He has been in love with Luffia from the very beginning.
"Zoro, you're frowning too much. You will look ugly. Hahaha." Luffia said as she gave him a big smile. Zoro could only smile as he retracted his hand that is holding Luffia and chose to wrap it around her neck, almost like a deadlock.
"Who's ugly, huh? You stupid monkey!" Zoro playfully messed her hair as they laughed together .
"Wah, Zoro! Stop messing my hair!" But Zoro will not let go. He continued to mess her hair even more.
"Hmp! That's for calling me ugly." Zoro said as he stopped and let Luffia fix her hair. She keeps pouting at him as she is trying to tie her hair because it will get in the way if she were to wear the helmet during test drive.
"Zoro, you meanie!" She stick her tongue at him but he just smirked at him. His hand is still around her shoulders, keeping her close to him. Deep down Luffia, she is thankful how Zoro is trying to keep everything as normal as possible. She is happy just spending her time with him.
"Sab, you're next!" Franky shouted. This signaled that after Sab, Luffia will be next.
"Come on, Zoro!" She stood and dragged him to where Franky is so she could prepare any time. Zoro lazily let her drag him.
Some of the crews noticed a little change in their relationship but they said nothing but just observed. What is there to say? Their feelings have long been overdue. The only thing they need to wait now is how things will progress.
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"I'm sorry. I have to be somewhere. I will be out of town for the next 5 days because of some training we have to do." Tashigi said when Zoro called. Zoro tried not to be disappointed. Not because for the reasons of not seeing him, but the missed chance of clearing everything.
"Is that so? Then good luck." Zoro could only say much. He can't say anything aside from that. He does not want to be cruel. He is cruel as he is now. If he were to say something here, he will be putting her in a miserable state during her training.
"Alright. Take care. I love you." Now those words served like a slap to his face. He can't bring himself to say it. How could he say he loves Tashigi when his heart has Luffia in it?
"Yeah. Take care."
"Ok." And they both ended the call. Zoro can only stare at his cellphone. He is still inside his office. The test drive ended a few minutes ago. It is almost the end of business day, but he does not feel like leaving his office yet.
As he is lounging in his swivel chair, the door opened revealing Luffia who is obviously is ready to get out of office to go somewhere.
"Zoro, aren't you going to leave yet?" she asked as she walked in front of his office table and comfortably sat on it.
"I am going to leave in a few minutes. Are you going somewhere?"
"Oh yeah. We will be visiting Raftel. Do you want to come with us?" Zoro sweat dropped. He met Luffia's father and he is so overprotective of his daughters. The first time they met, he was glaring at Zoro as if he is doing something indecent with his daughter. He even went as far as threaten to cut Zoro's balls if he were to do something inappropriate with his daughter.
Ugh, just remembering it makes him shiver. It he can avoid it, he wanted to avoid Luffia's father as much as possible.
"Uh, no thanks. I think I will pass, besides, it is your bonding as a family." Zoro tried to make excuses not to come. He does not want to be under Roger's scrutinizing glares. If glare could just kill someone, Zoro will no doubt find himself dead after a second.
"Is that so? Are you sure? You could really come with us. Mom will be cooking delicious food and there will be Sake for you!" That sounds tempting in Zoro's opinion. Normally he would not say no to delicious Sake, but for the sake of his sanity and safety he have to say no.
"Next time, maybe." Luffia nodded at his answer.
"Okay! Thehn we have to go now. See you tomorrow!" She stood up and was about to leave when Zoro called out to him.
"Luffia." Zoro decided to stand up and walk to her. They locked eyes with each other. He has the urge to kiss her lips, but he held himself back.
"Hmm?"
Without any words, Zoro pressed his lips on his forehead and hugged her while placing kisses on her hair.
Luffia could only smile at this gesture. She returned the hug. No words are needed. They only need this to assure themselves that the other is there.
They stayed like that for a period of time until Zoro decided to break the silence.
"Until I figured out how to fix everything, please just bear with me. When that time comes, I will tell you everything." He said. Luffia only smiled as she released her grip and looked up to him.
"I will wait for that time. I will also tell you everything." They smiled at each other and hugged each other one more time before deciding to bid goodbye to each other.
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The three sisters arrived at their parents' home at the right timing. This is a simple get together with their closest friends. The people present were Rayleigh, Shakky, Shanks and Makino.
Ann felt nervous having Shanks around because of what happened at the party. He just hopes that he will not blabber about Marco. That will spell doom.
"Oh, the sisters are here!" Shanks said loudly. As usual, he is holding a glass of alcohol in his hand. His as alcoholic as ever.
"Shanks!" Luffia literally flew and tackled him to ground almost spilling the alcohol.
"Luffia! You missed me that much? Hahaha."
"Shanks, you stink of alcohol! Eew!" Luffia immediately let go of him while covering her nose. He stinks and according to her mom, she should not get close to Shanks while he stinks with alcohol.
"I'm not!" Shanks defended.
"Yes, you are. I can smell it even from here." Sab voiced out. They are all gathered in one of their living rooms. Sab is all the way to the other couch greeting Rayleigh and Shakky.
"Meanie!" Shanks stick his tongue at Sab who just rolled her eyes at him. Instead of answering, she turned to Rayleigh and Shakky.
"Good to see both of you here. You seem to be getting old, Uncle Ray." She joked as he placed a kiss on his cheek.
"Brat!" He only laughed at her while drinking his alcohol. Another alcoholic man in their lives.
"You are getting more beautiful everytime – you and your sisters." Shakky said with a smile. She is really similar to Robin.
"Thank you, Aunt Shakky. You looked younger everyday."
"My babies!" Roger shouted, opening his arms to welcome his precious daughters. The three of them gave their parents hugs and kisses as they tried to settle down on the couches to begin their dinner.
Ann decided to tail Shanks because it would be bad if he were to start saying something especially if he is drinking alcohol. Good thing that Luffia is also keeping him company.
"Ann, you looked nervous. Is something the matter?" Makino asked. She must have noticed something is off with the eldest of the three sisters. The question did not unnotice from Rouge.
"Uh, no. Nothing!" She immediately denied it.
"Ann, I want you to be honest with me." Rouge called out with seriousness. The entire room fell silent as Rouge used a very serious tone. They all looked at Rouge and Ann who was getting more nervous. "You looked uncomfortable. Don't tell me…" Ann looked at her mother with a wide eyed. Did she figure something out? Did she notice how she is guarding Shanks not to blabber? Shit!
The suspended question made Ann nervous. Roger is looking suspicious and worried at the same time while Sab and Luffia looked adamant and confused at the atmosphere. Their mother's expression looked shocked as if she realized something. Rayleigh and Shakky raised an eyebrow at the exchange of conversation, waiting for Rouge to speak her mind.
"Don't tell me that you're pregnant?!"
The word hung in the air making everyone silent as they looked at Ann and Rouge.
Roger was the first one to react.
"What?! You're pregnant?! Where is the bastard that dare touch my baby?!"
"WHAT? NO! I'm not pregnant!" Ann shouted with indignation. Honestly, how come her mom made that conclusion is really beyond her.
"You're not?"
"Oh, you're not."
Rouge sounded disappointed while Roger sounded relieved. Ann glared at her parents for acting like complete idiots. As she looked at Shanks, she is sporting a mirk on his handsome face, teasing her and giving her that look that clearly states he knows the big secret. He also gave her a wink which could be translated as something like he supports whatever she and Marco is doing or something along those lines.
She glared at him shutting him up.
"If you're not pregnant, then why do you look so uncomfortable?" Rouge asked. She still sound so disappointed.
"Nothing. It's just that I'm worried Shanks might get too drunk and pass out again." She reasoned out.
"Hey! I don't get drunk!" Shanks pouted.
"Yeah, yeah. And we are not twins. The last time we remember, you got your ass drunk to the point you slept in the bushes in the garden." Sab said, completely directing the conversation against Shanks. Ann looked at her sister. Sab got what worries Ann and good thing she decided to save her.
"That's just one time!" Shanks defended.
"Hehehe. Shanks got drunk and he slept in the park bench then the police almost got him!" Luffia blabbered while munching some meat. Everyone laughed and each one of them shared something about Shanks' most embarrassing moments while drunk. Poor guy, it was everyone against him.
They all laughed when they also shared some of Roger's embarrassing moments while getting drunk. Mostly, Rayleigh will spill the beans since he knew Roger for decades already.
Of course, Roger is not the one to stand still as he also decided to spill some beans for Rayleigh since he is well known for being a womanizer during his prime years.
"Really? I didn't know that." Shakky is porting a creepy smile to Rayleigh after Roger told everyone that Rayleigh got drunk and found himself with three women on the same bed.
"Oh, honey, that was before I met you. It was in the past." Rayleigh is trying to calm Shakky who is sporting a sinister smile. Looks like someone is going to get punish later.
Everyone continued the conversation. Thank goodness, no one opened the topic about boyfriends because the three sisters will definitely find themselves being interrogated and bombarded with questions that they cannot answer well.
Ann definitely cannot let her parents know about Marco. Their relationship is still not fully open to both their families and Marco still does not know about her heritage. If their parents will know their relationship, this will complicate things. She does not even know how Marco will react. Will he get mad knowing that she did not fully tell him about herself? Up to this moment, Ann is still keeping things from him because if she were to openly say something about her heritage, then it would only mean that the door to stepping out in public about who she is will just be a step away since Marco is a public figure.
Sab on the other hand is not ready to open about the same topic because she will be reminded about the rift between her and Kidd. She likes him but to be honest, the word like does not fully explain her feeling as she felt herself falling for him. She is keeping herself in check and if that topic were to present itself, she might start breaking down because despite her smiles now, she is not okay with how things are going because she is hoping that Kidd cares for her, more than a colleague, more than as acquaintances and definitely more than a friend.
Luffia's situation is even more complicated. She and Zoro's situation cannot be fully explained as they did not put a label on it either. Everyone knew he is still with Tashigi and if questioned about her status with Zoro, best friend is not a perfect description to their relationship now, She is in love with Zoro and though he did not say anything, Luffia could feel that he feels the same way. She is the type of person who cannot lie. She is also afraid of how they will see the situation, because no matter what angle you see, their feelings for each other deemed their actions as cheating.
Before they realize it is already almost 11 pm. Shakky and Rayleigh bid their goodbyes, so as Shanks and Makino. For sure, Makino will be driving since Shanks is already tipsy. Same goes for Shakky.
After helping with the cleanup with their mess, the three sisters bid good nights to their parents and went to each other's rooms. Roger is almost drunk already so as soon as he is done changing clothes, the moment his head hit the bed, he instantly fell asleep while Rouge is as awake as the moon.
She decided to visit her daughters. She first decided to visit Ann since her room is the nearest. She knocked on the door before going inside.
She found her eldest lying on her bed, probably about to sleep.
"Mom. What are you doing here?"
Rouge smiled and closed the door then she walked to her daughter and sat on the edge of the bed.
"There is something troubling you. You can tell me." Rouge seriously said with a warm smile on her lips. A mother always knew when her children are having issues and problems.
Ann sat up and rested her back on the headboard.
"Well, it's nothing really."
"But?" Rouge inquired. Ann looked at her mother's eyes.
"I was never honest with him. I'm just afraid to tell him everything. He might find me – the current me as fake and something nonexistent. Dunno."
Rouge could only smile at her daughter's worries. Sometimes, Rouge can only look back when they were just kids and will come to her about everything. They just grew up. It's as if yesterday, they were just babies, and now, each of them has something they are carrying.
Ann has been so coped up with how people treat her and her sisters because of their heritage. Having famous parents only brings them burden and Ann hated that.
"If you love him, and if he loves you, he will accept you for whoever you are, especially if that someone is already familiar with us." Rouge smiled at her daughter. Ann looked up at her mother with question. She talks as if she knew who Ann is referring to.
"Don't worry. I am not going to ask you who but I have a vague idea of who. Just take your time, okay?"
Ann nodded, grateful at her mother's words. Rouge kissed her forehead then bid her goodnight.
As Rouge left Ann's room, she decided to visit Sab next. Sab's room is next to Ann's. She knocked on the door.
"Come in." Rouge came in and found her reading a book near the terrace. "Mom?"
"You really love books, huh?"
Sab could only shrug as she looked at her mother who is now sitting in front of her.
"You did not come here just to talk about how I love books, right?" Sab asked. Rouge only smiled as she knew her daughter is too smart for her own good.
"You're right. I am here so you could tell me what exactly is going on with you. You know, I noticed each of you have problems on their own."
Sab put her book down. Looks like her mother figured something out.
"I liked this guy who seems to be not feeling the same way." She blurted out. Her mother might be constantly telling them to get a boyfriend, but when it comes down to some of their problems, she understood them well.
"Do you have evidence? Did he tell you that he does not like you?"
"No, but it is really confusing. One second, his actions tell me that he might care for me and next second, it feels as if he does not care at all."
"Men can be idiots. Our main job is to ride with their idiocy." Sab chuckled at how her mother put those words together.
"Mom, you're referring to dad." Rouge also chuckled.
"I might be, but before you decide on something, you need to make sure that you have exhausted your resources. Remember, Ds are always stubborn and relentless as well as selfish."
Sab could only look at her mother as she nodded, taking in her words. Is it really possible for Kidd to like her? Or even fall for her?
"Thanks mom. I'll keep that in mind."
After their conversation, Rouge decided to visit her youngest daughter next. She hesitated because it seems that Luffia does not have anything that bothers her at all, but when Rouge looked back, Luffia might not be able to lie through words, but she is more than capable of hiding her thoughts and feelings if needed.
She was about to knock on her door when she heard some noises in the kitchen. Looks like the person she is looking for is not inside her room.
Rouge decided to go to the kitchen and inside, she saw Luffia rummaging through one of their refrigerators.
As soon as Luffia closed the refrigerator door, she almost jumped when Rouge witnessed her carrying snacks in both hands and one between her mouth.
Rouge can only shook her head as she smiled at her youngest.
"You're always hungry. Come, let's take snacks together." Rouge said as she signaled Luffia to sit on one of the chairs as she took a snack for herself.
She got back to where Luffia is with snack on her hands while the youngest began eating.
"Luffia, are you in love with someone?" There will be no point in asking useless questions when she could ask her directly. Rouge avoided not asking this question to her or ask her about Zoro.
Luffia stopped eating at her mother's sudden question. She looked at her mother who was expecting her to answer it directly as well. Rouge's eyes are encouraging Luffia to speak up more. She could remember the first time Luffia ask for money to buy something. She is selfless but at the same time selfish.
"I am." The answer is direct.
"The situation must have been too complicated for you not to say something." She commented.
Luffia nodded then answered. "I don't want to hurt anyone. I don't want them to get hurt just because of me."
"But you're also hurting deep inside. You've kept those feelings for so long. If he felt the same way to you, don't you think this person you are afraid to hurt will get hurt even more? You are prolonging the inevitable."
"Are you telling me to ask Zo – him to break up with her?"
Rouge can only smile. So Luffia is still stubborn not to name him when it is obvious she is referring to Zoro.
"What did he told you that he will do?" Rouge asked.
"He will figure out everything and we just have to wait longer before we could tell each other everything." Luffia said. Rouge admired what Zoro said. It seems both of them are brave enough to face this together.
"Then that is good enough. Just be brave enough to face everything. Hurting them now is better than prolonging it."
Luffia is now lost in thoughts. Sometimes, her mother spoke of riddles that she cannot easily understand.
"finish your snacks then have a good rest, okay?"
Luffia nodded. Rouge kissed her hair then went upstairs by herself. This is the only thing she could for her daughters, for now. From this point onwards, they will be facing battles they need to surpass themselves. She just hopes they can get through it and find their own happiness.
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OMAKE:
MARCO AND ANN EATING DESSERT.
MARCO: OH BY THE WAY, BABE, REMEMBER THE FOOD YOU BROUGHT ME YESTERDAY?
ANN: (She can remember it, but she remembers more of what happened inside the office than the food she brought.) Y-YEAH, WHY?
MARCO: I ATE IT TOGETHER WITH POPS' FRIEND. HIS NAME IS ROGER. I AM SURE YOU KNOW HIM.
ANN: (Nervous as hell at the mention of the name.) R-ROGER?
MARCO: YES. GOL D. ROGER.
ANN: (Damn! Did they figure everything out?!) AND THEN?
MARCO: HE LIKED THE FOOD AND HE EVEN TOLD ME THAT THOSE ARE HIS ELDEST DAUGHTER'S FAVORITES TOO, YOI. I MENTIONED THAT MY GIRLFRIEND LOVES THOSE FOOD. WHAT A COINCIDENCE THAT HIS DAUGHTER ALSO LOVES THEM. (He has no clue at all)
ANN: R-REALLY? HAHAHA (Nervous laugh.). W-WHAT A COINCIDENCE INDEED.
MARCO: HE EVEN SUGGESTED THAT YOU MEET HIS ELDEST DAUGHTER. YOU MIGHT BECOME FRIENDS.
ANN: (Almost choked on her food.) UH, WHAT AGAIN?
MARCO: MEET HIS DAUGHTER, YOI.
ANN: YOU DIDN'T AGREE, DID YOU? (A little hopeful)
MARCO: I ACTUALLY AGREED, I DON'T SEE ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT, NOW, IS THERE?
ANN: (Everything is wrong!) H-HAHA. OF COURSE NOT. (Looks away and bites her lips as she muttered: I AM SO DEAD.)
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AN:
HEY GUYS! I AM SO PROUD TO PRESENT THIS 25TH CHAPTER WHICH I WROTE FOR 2 DAYS TO BE EXACT. LOL. I AM SO EXCITED HOW YOU GUYS WILL REACT TO THIS! THOUGH IT IS NOT THAT LONG, I STILL HOPE YOU WILL LOVE IT. FORGIVE ANY ERRORS BECAUSE AS SOME OF YOU KNOW, I AM LAZY TO EVEN RE-READ IT.
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