Jake coughed.
He punched his chest a lot.
'What's going on?!' he thought. 'Romance is everywhere! This is getting out of hand! I know I'm a weird one and that my type is difficult to find, but I'll soon stand out! Everyone will have girlfriends soon! It's not bad to stand out, but it will get weirder and weirder as time comes, right?
I'm more sensitive to this stuff now that my horizons have been broadened!'
Even Last Coin had a few admirers who found his shy side adorable.
Jake, on the other hand, was a selfish man who was only interested in archery.
'Is it because I like going against the mainstream? Is that it?' Jake thought as he fought to breathe. He soon could inhale like a human should and calmed down.
He sank into his chair.
Arthur stared at him with a wide smile. "I sparred with Sin the most. She's strong and beautiful... and her cold countenance sometimes melts into that dazzling picture I can not forget. I've been hiding my feelings because I didn't want our team to collapse because of that, but I see no reason to hide it anymore. I feel relieved that I can ask her out.
It appears you're the type to not really care about romance, Jake."
Jake looked away, "I find women appealing and even appetizing!"
"That's a language you shouldn't use," Arthur reminded Jake.
Jake blushed. "I added this to make sure you understand me. Yeah, my type probably does not exist in this world!"
"Your type aside, I fear you might lose yourself when you fall in love," Arthur said. "It's like the feelings you've been holding back or avoiding will explode when you fall for someone."
Jake went pale.
Could his sister's prophecy become true?
Would he get into a woman's heel to cajole her?!
"It's joever," Jake said.
"Haha! You look so frightened!" Arthur laughed aloud. "It may be the opposite! We're here for you as well. It'll be difficult to get through to you, but believe in us."
"That you will never understand us," Prince replied. "That's the problem. It makes me see only the art of sadness and tears should you two get together and learn more about each other! Are you alone?"
"No... Jake is with me," Arthur replied.
"I'm with Liza. She heard you, too. You get a green light from her for your company. Anyway. It's time for you three to learn more about us, then," Prince said, telling Jake and Arthur that he was with El Boss Queen and that they were already on a first-name basis. "We were born, abandoned, and raised in slums, all alone.
I can't remember the face of my mother or the faces of those who beat me daily because of my looks. I, however, remember very well how much I did to protect my face as I believed it'd take us away from this Hell. I was weak. I couldn't protect anyone but only cradle this face of mine in my hands! It was Rebecca who protected me! The rest you can hear from her.
That's if you still are interested in her."
"I am," Arthur replied.
"Dear Arthur. If you're only looking at what is before you while ignoring the past, I'll use all my connections to turn your life into Hell worse than the one I was in," Prince said. "No one will save you, even your filthy rich parents."
"It's fine. I've been disowned. I see more love in a person who has protected and stood by her brother than my siblings and parents," Arthur replied.
Jake stared at the phone. 'So that's why he can go so far as to date El Boss Queen. And it's not because of his wealth and sudden affection; it's because he sympathizes with her.'
Prince laughed after a short silence. "Haha! Things never go our way. I wanted my dark horse to somehow fall in love with my dear sister, as I could see he'd be all over her! Imagining this guy treasuring her more than he does his archery gave me peace of heart. I can see what you value, Dear Arthur.
I'll keep an eye on you and your values. Now, I'mma set this phone on flight mode as I am about to rock this beautiful woman's world!"
"Damien!" El Boss Queen's scream resounded in Jake and SWalker's room.
"She didn't sound against that idea," SWalker said.
Jake nodded.
"See ya in Poland, you two!" Damien cut the call.
Arthur shoved his phone into his pocket. "I always thought he was born rich."
"Same," Jake nodded.
"Life's so surprising," he said before softly pressing his lips on the cup.
Jake did the same, thinking about Prince and Sin in silence.