Jayjay’s POV 🖤 Finally…
After what felt like the longest drive of my life, we reached Fernandez Mansion.
The massive gates slowly opened, revealing the familiar mansion standing proudly behind them.
The huge parking was almost completely filled with cars.
I immediately noticed them.
Too many cars.
I stared at the vehicles for a few seconds.
Percy followed my gaze and sighed.
Percy: “So…
they’re finally here.” I gave a small, bitter smile.
Jayjay: “Yeah…” I looked toward the mansion.
“Maybe they’re here to check how much damage they’ve made…” I paused.
“Or maybe they’re here to check whether I’m still alive after all this.” 😂 Percy’s expression immediately changed.
Percy: “Don’t say that, baby.” 🥺 I looked at him and simply nodded.
There was something about his voice that made me realize how worried he actually was.
I took a deep breath.
Jayjay: “Kuya, don’t tell them about our relationship unless it’s absolutely necessary.” Percy looked at me, confused.
Percy: “Okay…” I knew he wanted to ask why.
But thankfully, he didn’t.
Suddenly, his phone started buzzing.
He looked at the screen and his expression became serious.
Percy: “Baby, go ahead.
I’ll come after I finish this call.
It’s important.” I nodded.
Jayjay: “Okay.” I stepped out of the car and started walking toward the mansion.
Each step felt heavier than the last.
I reached the enormous wooden doors and slowly pushed one open.
The moment I entered…
The first person I saw was Tita Gemma.
Her eyes immediately widened.
She rushed toward me and pulled me into a tight hug.
I could feel the fear in her embrace.
Tita Gemma: “Where were you, anak?
I was so scared!” 🥺 I gently hugged her back.
Jayjay: “Nothing, Tita.
I wasn’t feeling well, so I was with a friend.” She pulled away and looked at my face carefully.
Tita Gemma: “Are you okay now?
Your friends were worried about you.” I gave her a small smile.
Jayjay: “Yeah, I’m okay, Tita.” I paused.
“And they’re not my friends.” The moment I said that…
The entire room went silent.
I could feel everyone’s eyes on me.
Confusion.
Shock.
Questions.
I didn’t have the energy to explain anything.
Jayjay: “Tita, I’m tired.
I’m going upstairs to rest.” Tita Gemma hesitated.
She looked like she wanted to say something.
But finally…
Tita Gemma: “Okay…” I turned toward the staircase.
And that’s when my eyes landed on Aris.
I froze.
My heart suddenly started pounding.
Aris.
Everything around me became blurry.
And then…
A memory hit me.
FLASHBACK…
💔 On the way to Fernandez Mansion, I had been sitting quietly against the car window.
After throwing my phone away watching the scenery pass by.
Then suddenly…
A flash.
A warehouse.
That warehouse.
The same place where my stepfather had locked Aris and me after his birthday.
My breathing immediately became uneven.
Another image flashed through my mind.
Aris was calling my name.
Aris: “Jay!” He was trying to save me.
And then…
I saw myself picking up a broken piece of glass.
My hand moved.
And I stabbed him.
My eyes suddenly opened.
I gasped for air.
My chest was rising and falling rapidly.
Jayjay: “No…” Percy immediately noticed.
He stopped the car at the side of the road.
Percy: “Baby?
What happened?” He turned toward me.
“Hey…
hey, look at me.” “Just breathe.” “Relax.” Outside, the wind suddenly became stronger.
The trees around us moved violently as dark clouds gathered overhead.
🌪️ Percy placed his hand gently on my head, trying to calm me down.
But the tears…
They wouldn’t stop.
Percy: “What happened, baby?” I looked at him.
My voice trembled.
Jayjay: “Kuya…” I swallowed hard.
“I…
I stabbed Aris.” His expression immediately changed.
Jayjay: “I just remembered.” Percy: “What?” His voice was filled with shock.
“Tell me properly.” So I told him everything.
Every memory that had returned.
Every detail.
Percy remained completely silent after hearing it.
I looked into his eyes.
My biggest fear suddenly came rushing back.
Jayjay: “Kuya…” I hesitated.
“Are you scared of me now?” 🥺 Percy immediately shook his head.
Percy: “What?” “No!” “Of course not!” He reached for my hand.
Percy: “Baby, I’m not scared of you.” He took a deep breath.
“I was just thinking…” “Maybe this happened because of your trauma.” “Jay, I think we should consult a psychiatrist.” My eyes widened.
Jayjay: “No…
no, no, no!” 😰 Percy: “Listen to me.” “I’ll come with you.” “You won’t have to do it alone.” He gently held my shoulders.
“You have to overcome this fear, baby.” “Please try to understand.” I stared into his eyes.
I searched for even the smallest trace of fear.
But there was none.
Nothing except love and concern.
🥺💙 Finally…
I nodded.
FLASHBACK ENDED…
Jayjay: “Aris…” My eyes immediately filled with tears.
Before I could stop them, they started falling.
Jayjay: “I’m sorry, Aris…” My voice cracked.
“I really…
really didn’t know that I had done this.” Aris looked at me in confusion.
Aris: “What are you talking about?” I wiped my tears.
Jayjay: “I’m sorry for stabbing you.” 🥺 Aris froze.
Aris: “WHAT?” His voice echoed through the room.
“You remember?” I simply nodded.
Everyone around us looked completely shocked.
Jayjay: “I’m sorry…” “I wasn’t in my senses.” “I’m sorryyyyy!” 😭 My knees gave way, and I knelt on the floor.
Jayjay: “I understand now why you hate me.” “But I can make it up to you.” “Just give me a few more days.” Aris immediately knelt down in front of me.
His hands were shaking.
Aris: “What…
what do you mean by a few more days?” He looked at me desperately.
“Hey…” “Look at me.” “It wasn’t your fault.” I looked at him through my tears.
Jayjay: “Then why were you angry with me?” “Why did you hate me?” “I know I was wrong…” “But you knew I wasn’t in my senses!” Aris lowered his eyes.
He didn’t say anything.
That silence hurt more than words.
I slowly stood up.
Jayjay: “You told me I was worthless.” “You told me you didn’t care if that person threw me away or dragged me into his mess.” “You said you fucking didn’t care.” i said while pointing at keifer My voice trembled.
I suddenly felt dizzy.
I closed my eyes.
No…
Not now.
Krishna, please…
not now.
🦚🙏🏻 I took a shaky breath.
But before I could steady myself— Aris: “Jay…” “Please.” I opened my eyes.
Jayjay: “No.” “Please don’t.” “Until now, you made me believe I didn’t have a brother.” “I kept searching for him everywhere.” My voice broke.
“And now…” “I don’t want a brother anymore who thinks i am worthless.” Aris: “Please, Jay…
don’t say that!” 😭 Before I could respond, a voice came from behind me.
“First you stabbed him, and now you’re showing him attitude?” My entire body froze.
I knew that voice.
I slowly turned around.
Jenna.
My blood boiled.
Jayjay: “WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU DOING HERE?” Jenna looked offended.
Jenna: “Is this how you talk to your mother?” I stared at her.
Jayjay: “I don’t have a mother.” She raised an eyebrow.
Jenna: “Then who am I?” I laughed bitterly.
Jayjay: “You’re the person who gave birth to me…” My eyes hardened.
“…and sold me.” The room went completely silent.
Suddenly— SLAP!
My head snapped to the side.
I stumbled and fell to the floor.
I slowly looked up.
It was Kuya Angelo.
For a few seconds, everything was silent.
Then…
My anger began rising.
🔥 And at that exact moment…
Percy entered the mansion.
He saw me on the floor.
He saw the red mark on my cheek.
He saw Angelo standing there.
His expression changed instantly.
He walked straight toward him.
BAM!
Percy’s fist connected with Angelo.
The entire room gasped.
Percy grabbed Angelo by the collar.
His voice was filled with pure rage.
Percy: “MICHAEL ANGELO FERNANDEZ!” “HOW DARE YOU TOUCH HER?” 😡🔥 Everyone froze.
Not because of the punch.
Because no one power to speak like that in front of kuya angelo.
Because of Percy.
According to everyone in that room…
Percy had been dead for four years.
Yet he was standing right there.
Alive.
And furious.
Percy immediately let go of Angelo and rushed toward me.
He knelt beside me and gently cupped my cheeks with both hands.
His eyes were filled with worry when he saw the red mark on my face.
Percy: “Baby…” he said which only i can listen He carefully examined my cheek.
I closed my eyes.
I took one deep breath.
Then another.
Slowly…
I opened my eyes.
Jayjay: “I’m okay, Percy.” I forced a smile.
Percy stared at me.
His eyes were filled with tears.
Percy: “Don’t.” I frowned.
Jayjay: “Don’t what?” His voice cracked.
Percy: “Don’t show me that fake smile while lying that you’re okay.” He wiped his eyes.
“You have a high fever.” A tear slipped down his cheek.
🥺 I looked at him.
For the first time, my smile became genuine.
Jayjay: “You’re crying.” I gently wiped his tear away with my fingers.
He smiled softly.
Percy: “That’s my girl.” 💙 Suddenly, his phone buzzed.
He looked at the screen and answered.
Percy: “Yes.” A pause.
“You can come inside.” I looked at him suspiciously.
Jayjay: “Who’s that?” 🤨 Percy looked at me.
Percy: “The lawyer.” I simply nodded.
He helped me stand.
But the moment I took a step…
My head spun again.
Jayjay: “Percy…” I grabbed his white shirt tightly.
He immediately understood.
Without saying another word, he picked me up in a bridal style.
😳 Jayjay: “What are you doing, Percy?” Percy: “Look at you.” “You’re feeling dizzy again.” He carried me across the room and carefully placed me on the table.
Percy: “Wait here.” I nodded.
I pressed my fingers against my forehead.
My headache was becoming unbearable.
A few moments later, Percy returned with a glass of lemonade.
He held it out to me.
Percy: “Drink this.” It wasn’t a suggestion.
It was a command.
And I knew better than to argue with him right now.
😑 I took the glass and drank the lemonade slowly.
He watched me until I finished.
Just then…
A voice came from the doorway.
“Sir, the papers are ready.” I slowly looked toward the door.
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