Jay's pov:
We were sitting in front of great-grandpa or grandmaster, only me and Julian.
Others?
Outside waiting patiently....Or rather pacing in anticipation
Daniel and Melody looked like courthouse Judges scanning for lies.
Unfortunately, Jace and Jayden were present. They were only here for show.
Jace really need to fix his relationship with Julian.
The felt eerie.
I knew they were ready to interrogate me and Julian.
Maria: Grandpa say something...
Julian nodded serious.
Grandmaster: I'm not mad that you announced in front of everyone but why did you lie that you were still dating....both of you.
Daniel: and we believed you.
Jace muttered something
Jayden didn't say anything.
Julian: Back then...you loved us when we dated we didn't want to disappoint you..
Maria: We wouldn't have probably broken the engagement if I....
Melody: if you?
Jace: If you hadn't fell in love am I right Maria.
I nodded hesitant.
Grandmaster was silent.
Grandmaster: Fine...I don't want you to have an engagement that you don't want personal feelings are important. Next time tell me the truth instead of lying or hiding.
Julian: we won't. we promised.
Grandmaster: Go down I want to meet the person you fell in love with. Also give us few min. Jace and Jayden you guys can leave.
He ruffled my hair.
*Downstairs at the basement*
It was supposed to be quiet but I heard a lot of noise for only 12 people.
Me and Julian looked at eachother.
We had a look that said:
what-the-hell-happened-when-we-were-gone?
We came down to see who were uninvited.
SECTION E
Jay: what the hell keifer? what is section E, your brothers and my family doing here???
Keifer: I kinda called them when you had your punishment.
Ok...now I was fuming.
Julian: ok....
My head snapped towards Julian
Jay: ok? ok?
He nodded.
Jace: you seem to have bought your whole chaos crew Maria.
I turned towards Jace who was behind us.
Maria: Hey Jace long time...no see. How are you?
Jayden: we are fine kiddo. Just a little...tired with our kids you know.
Jace didn't say anything. His gaze wasn't on us it was on....
Kuya Angelo....
Oh no!
Hell no!
yeah no Shitsherlock!
Two bulls have locked into each others eyes.
Maria: Umm...Jace-
I was interrupted by someone clearing the throat behind us.
Grandmaster: Engagement....cancelled. Who is the one you love Maria?
As soon as Section E and the other saw grandmaster. They bowed.
Wow the chaos died in seconds.
I looked at keifer. He was thinking.
I pointed my hands toward keifer.
Maria: him!
Daniel closed his eyes
Melody embraced herself.
Grandmaster: no!
Maria: no....?
Grandmaster: His engagement I heard it's cancelled.....pero is he good enough to handle our hardworks
I looked away.
Grandmaster: Will he be able to manage to companies like you? Is he good at fighting-Will he be able to protect you be right beside you when you need him? Will he be able to understand our rules? Is he ok to add one of our clans name to his name?
I stared at grandmaster.
I was about to say something but honestly there was nothing coming out.
Keifer: I can learn.
My eyes widened.
Keifer stepped beside me.
I stared at him as he talked. All of us did.
Keifer: I can learn, I will manage because I love her. I'm good at fighting- I'm trained. I'm not sure whether I can protect her because she is stronger than me, pero I do know I'll always stand beside her. I'll always have her back whenever needed. As for the rules, I will learn them, follow them! And I'm ok to add the clan's name.
Grandmaster nodded amused.
I can see his interest was....bigger.
Grandmaster: Fine you seem confident.... Then every year there is a competition in our clans. It's between Daniel and melody's pillar vs Maria and Julian's pillar. You should Join. Let's see if you guys have the power to actually win.
Power? he never talks about it? why now?
Maria: I'm sry... but is that a dare?
My tone was slightly mocking.
Behind us whispers. They were overwhelming.
Daniel: Maria Anderson Watch you tone!
Melody concerned.
Julian: fine by us.
Maria: sorry I got a bit taken back.
I bowed slightly.
Grandmaster: Well then it's decided you better explain the boy the rules, your plans. Who are participating but there is one change in this competition...
Juliette: what is it?
Damien: Is it cancelled.
Melody: no instead of basketball....it is billiards. It's going to be Maria vs Daniel.
Maria: No, I haven't played it since Ca-
I stopped after I got shot in my arms when Catherine died the doctor said I cannot play.
Lucas: How is she suppose to play that when she can't!?
Grandmaster: trust yourself.
He walked away.
Daniel came forward and patted my head.
Daniel: don't worry you will do good Just focus and trust yourself. All of you. And I won't hold back. Because Competition should be fair.
I nodded. Melody and Daniel gave all of us a quick hug.
Ivy: are you ok with playing?
Maria: We will see. First we need to call F4 and DOH for the game. And we have to explain the rules to keifer.
CHALLENGE ACCEPTED GGP!