Distinct Rhythm

"Nanny Solis, it's embarrassing!" I almost teared up while begging my nanny not to make me go downstairs.

"Reign, you're too much! Go down to the kitchen!" she threatened and widened her eyes at me.

I hugged myself and shook my head repeatedly. "Have mercy on me, Nanny. I don't want to see my soulmate yet, it's too early for that!"

"You haven't eaten anything since last night, you should eat at the right time today. Go downstairs!" She pulled me again until I lost hope.

All the walls I built got destroyed. How dare her betray me like I'm not the one she's serving!

I don't want to die with my heart exploding overwhelmingly! My dear Bullet is downstairs, if I go there, he will see me.

Even if I know he would just ignore me, it's still embarrassing!

"Maxreign Ezriel, come down here!" I heard Mommy shout from downstairs.

I just smeared my face with my palms because of frustration. Why does she need to mention my whole name? Why, mom?

What sin did I do to this family? Why are they betraying me?!

"You little kid, you're so heavy and you're making me carry you." I grunted while acting like I was crying when Nanny pinched my waist.

"Nanny! Why are you doing this to me? You know it's bad luck for the bride and groom to see each other before the wedding!" I tried to manipulate her.

My Nanny Solis believes in superstitions, so I'm sure she'll buy my reason.

"Reign, you're not getting married to your crush so stop whining." My world crumbled with what she said.

It felt like the stairs were the end of the world when I saw it.

I won't go down! I will never ever!

"Maxreign Adalee Ezriel! Get down!" I jumped when I heard that voice.

You're such a scamp, Max. I'll really bury you alive after this.

I'll rip all your clothes into pieces, you traitor!

I quickly escaped Nanny Solis' grasp when she lost her attention to me.

I was about to run back to my room when someone grabbed my hand.

"Max, you're such a demon, you devil!" I shouted while tearing up in front of his face.

He just laughed at me. "Since time immemorial, pumpkin!"

He dragged me downstairs like I'm just a sack of rice.

If I didn't train, I may have died because of falling down.

I covered my long hair on my face so Max's band members won't see me.

Especially my babe, my sweetheart, my bunny baby, Bullet.

I used my hand to cover my face while my brother pulled me to the kitchen.

"Fuck you, Max Arazon. I'll curse you all day until you faint," I whispered to him.

He just made a face and rolled his eyes like a gay. "Bullet won't even notice you so stop hiding your face. He doesn't like chickens."

"Moron! What chicken?" I gibingly asked.

I can see them from the living room so I hid my face more.

"Chicken, you're so talkative, so noisy," he teased.

I quickly kicked his thighs which made him groan.

I guess he understood what I meant which made me sigh in relief.

Father's and daughter's connection is the best!

I was about to turn around and was ready to run to the kitchen when Daddy talked again.

"How rude of you, Adalee. Salute to your father, now!" he shouted.

You too, Daddy? I will shoot both of you and my brother later.

I quickly turned around and saluted my Dad who probably did nothing but tease me.

"Sir, good morning, sir!" I shouted and raised my hand.

My father smirked at me so I threw him a glare, the kind that will make him tremble in fear.

"By the way, Max, you brought your friends with you." My father was smiling widely.

Actually, the three of them, including Mommy, were looking at me teasingly.

I pouted and gave each of them a laser-like glare.

"Yes, dad. Niccolo suggested it," Max answered.

He slightly glanced at me, so I raised my vision and glared at him again.

"Yes, dad! I miss you, Daddy Hades!" One of them greeted my father and even went to him as if they were close.

Daddy accepted his handshake while chuckling.

I was stunned when the guy's eyes stopped on me.

"Actually dad, I'm here to ask for permission to court your daughter. She's so cute." He smiled sweetly but I didn't smile back.

I stuck my tongue out and threw him an eye.

My brother placed his arm on my shoulders and hid me behind him. "Our pumpkin is not available for you flirtations, Niccolo."

The guy laughed loudly before raising both his hands in surrender. "Okay, dude. Dad, sorry. We're off-limits because of bro codes."

Daddy smirked at me playfully. "It's fine, hijo. You will end up regretting it if you try to pursue her."

I walked to his direction to hit Dad but my brother already grabbed my arm.

"Why are you dragging me down, dad?" I mouthed to him.

He mouthed back. "Because you're annoying, pumpkin."

"I'm not," I mouthed back.

My brother interrupted. "Enough, Adalee. You should eat in the kitchen, you haven't eaten since last night."

I nodded while smiling before kissing his cheek. Daddy also came to me and kissed my cheek.

I pointed my index and middle finger on my eyes before pointing it on them while walking away. I'm challenging them to a fight later.

"Adalee, baby, come on. Eat here," Mommy said sweetly beside me.

Before we could finally walk past the living room, my eyes landed onto my honeybunch baby.

But what I wasn't expecting is that... he's looking back at me!

And I know he was just staring at me because his eyes were following my direction.

When he disappeared from my sight, I released all my frustrations.

Why is my baby looking at me like that?

Don't worry, Bullet, I'll propose to you. Not now, but soon!

Maxreign

"Shit, you're so handsome!" I loudly shrieked while watching my baby Bullet dance.

I'll just do a concert here inside my room because I couldn't go to their event. At least, here, I'm his only wife and there's no noisy crowd surrounding me.

"Maxreign Adalee!" My brother barged into my room with an angry expression.

I glared at him before going down from my bed. "What?!"

"Where the hell did you put my wallet again?! It's not in my bag again!" he snarled.

I aggressively picked the remote from my bed and paused my Bullet's video. I faced my brother with an annoyed face.

"And why am I associated with your wallet?" I asked, confused.

"You hid it!" he said.

"I'm not hiding anything! If there ever is, it's resentment!" I snorted.

"And you're talking back to me?!" he asked in disbelief.

"Every time you interrupt my husband's concert, I will really talk back to you!" I shouted.

He gasped and covered his mouth in disbelief. "Shit, pumpkin. Where did you learn to shout at me?"

"You always do that," I answered in almost a whisper.

He groaned in disgrace. "I'll tell this to daddy, stupid."

"You're stupid, too. In fact, you're more stupid because you're born first," I teased and raised my brows.

He was about to punch me but it ended up as a flick on my forehead. I saw him turn to the TV where my husband was flashed.

"Reign, I'm also a part of that band. Why are you only watching Bullet? I'm your brother, Reign." He even acted like he's in pain which made my face contort into a frown.

"You're not my husband so why would I even watch you? You're not even as handsome as my baby," I said.

He held his chest and acted in pain. "Reign. I-I'm your brother."

My eyes narrowed at him. "And so?"

He pinched me before embracing me into a hug. "You're really shameless, you spoiled brat. If only I didn't love you, I already threw you to a river."

I giggled and hugged him back. "Tell Bullet I'm willing to be thrown by him. Only if it's in his heart !" I shrieked.

Max pushed my forehead with his index finger. He's always hurting me! I'm getting pissed! I'll really tell Mommy about this.

"You're such a flirty kid, I will really tell this to daddy!" he threatened before running out of the room.

I panicked in my place.

"Wah, Max!" I cried before chasing him. I saw him running down the stairs, so I quickly held the railings and jumped onto the living room.

His lips parted when he saw me in front of him. I smirked at him while walking slowly towards daddy.

"Hi, daddy," I greeted him.

"Hey, pumpkin. Good afternoon!" he said while smiling before kissing my cheek.

I chuckled. "Daddy, I'm gonna tell you something."

He signaled me to sit beside him and I quickly obeyed him. I smirked at my brother whose face looked so pissed.

"Max said I'm so ugly and I don't have a chance on Bullet." I acted like I'm wiping my tears so it would seem real.

My brother always fights me, he's such an attention seeker.

"Max Arazon! Come here!" Dad loudly shouted. I secretly giggled when my brother came to us while scratching his nape.

"Dad, what again?" he lazily asked.

"I said you shouldn't start with your sister!" Daddy uttered.

Max groaned in annoyance. "She's lying! She's shouting at me, dad!"

Daddy faced me and widened his eyes. "Is that true, Adalee?!"

I quickly shook my head. "No dad! I'm innocent!" I defended myself.

Dad's forehead creased and looked at us back and forth.

"Who among you is telling the truth? You know I don't like liars," he said in a serious tone.

Max pointed at me. "She's the culprit."

I immediately let my tears fall and sobbed. "I'm sorry d-dad, forgive me."

Their expression softened when they saw me crying. I cried louder so they wouldn't scold me.

"Oh, no. Stop crying, love," Max softly said before sitting beside me.

"Adalee, stop crying. Your mom will hear us."

They both hugged me, so I secretly giggled. "Okay, forgiven."

My brother glared at me when he realized that I was just acting. I smiled at Daddy when he slightly ruffled my hair.

"Get up, Adalee. Your friend texted your mom a while ago, Shantal said you have somewhere to go with her," dad said.

I immediately clapped my hands and stood up from my seat.

"Okay, dad. Noted! Max, drive me to the place, okay? Please?" I pleaded.

He nodded his head. "Yeah, where are you going?"

"At the mall again," I answered. I'm so excited to watch the latest movie! Of course, it's my favorite!

"I'll drop you there later, Bullet and I, and the band, also have an interview at the network near the mall," he answered.

My cheeks heated when I heard the name he mentioned.

"Wow, you're getting featured again, Max?!" I said in awe.

He nodded once again. "You're asking me when I know you're only gonna watch Bullet."

I rolled my eyes at him. "Just update me kuya when your interview will be released, okay?"

I waved at them before running upstairs. I need to prepare because I have to meet Shantal.

I wore a pink dress and pink doll shoes. I'm so excited, especially that my brother's band is gonna get featured again, I'm gonna see my baby Bullet again.

I picked up my phone when it rang. I saw Shantal's text so I quickly opened it.

From: Cutie Patutie Shantal

Baby Reign! We're waiting for you in front of the mall. So excited to see your brother!

I giggled. Shantal fancies my brother a lot so she's acting like this.

To: Cutie Patutie Shantal

I'll be there in a few minutes, see you!

I brought my bag and went out of my room.

Maxreign

"I'm tired," I complained while pouting and stopped walking.

They stopped walking too before going back to me. Shantal held my arm while Kris was just smirking while following her.

"Where do you want to go?" Shantal asked while smiling.

I clapped in joy. "Ice cream!"

Kris came closer to ruffle my hair. "Bitch, you're always craving ice cream."

I stamped my feet and hugged him. "Please, Kris! Buy me ice cream there."

I pointed my favorite ice cream stall at the corner, I heard Kris sigh in defeat.

"Be grateful because I like your brother!" He rolled his eyes.

I grimaced at his actions. "You gay, you're so mean! You always give that attitude to me."

He grinned at me. "Love, of course, but I love your brother more."

I giggled when Shantal hit him. "You gay! Why are you stealing my Max?"

Kris crossed his arms and gave a bitchy face. "Excuse me? Gays first."

I laughed hard when I saw Shantal's reaction, she was stupefied and in disbelief.

"You're so shameless! Let's just go there! I'll buy Reign ice cream and I won't treat you!" Shantal sneered at him before pulling him away.

I was left watching them walk away, I sat on the bench for a while before swinging my feet.

"I'm so hungry," I said while pouting.

I slumped on the bench while patiently waiting.

I turned to the girls screaming that came out of nowhere. What's happening?

"Hey, baby Reign! Here's your ice cream!" Shantal handed me the ice cream with a smile.

I accepted it courtly and subtly rolled my eyes at Kris who was looking at me.

"Duh! I'm not a fan of ice cream!" he irritatedly said.

He sat beside me with hand on his waist, his elbow even hit me so I grunted.

I think he noticed it so he quickly faced me and hugged me. "Oh my , I'm sorry, baby! Don't cry."

"I'm not crying," I replied.

I saw his lips parted like he's about to say something but it immediately closed when the screams from the mall became louder.

I almost became deaf because of the noise, Kris and Shantal covered my ears so I covered theirs, too.

My eyes widened when I saw who the security guards were protecting.

Omygosh! It's Max and the band!

I saw my brother looking in my direction which made me nervous. No, it can't be! I already met my baby Bullet yesterday, we can't see each other again because I'd probably marry him already.

I pinched Kris' and Shantal's waist who were both dumbfounded. I saw my brother smirking like he's planning something.

"Oh my God, oh my God. Let's go, let's get out of here!"

I pulled them up, I was about to run away when I heard a devil.

"Hey, little sister! You're here!"

I squeezed my eyes shut and bit my lower lip when I heard my brother call me.

My brother is really demonized.

I faced them with eyes closed and smiled sweetly at them. "Hi, Max."

Max's lips parted. But I ignored him, my attention was solely on Bullet who was looking at me.

Omygosh! I'm getting married!

"Wow, my baby girl is so respectful. Come here, hug your big bro," Max sarcastically said.

I subtly glared at him, I cleared my throat and hugged him courtly.

"Are you tired, Max? You look tired because you're so ugly now," I modestly said.

I heard his band mates laugh.

"She said you're ugly, Max. Your sister is cute," Niccolo said while smiling and pinched my cheek.

I blushed and lowered my head at his action. My husband might get jealous, that's prohibited!

I saw Max hit Niccolo's arm. "Don't touch my sister! She's too cute for you."

I pouted. "That's the only right thing you said," I whispered to him.

I giggled when his nostrils went big.

"By the way, this is my little sister, Maxreign. Hey, idiots, introduce yourselves. They're the only ones that are idiots, master, you're not included," Max added in a grimace and faced my husband.

Bullet gazed at me seriously which made me agitated. Did he feel that I'm his future wife?

"Hello, beautiful. I'm Niccolo, the most handsome member of the group if our leader's not here," he said naughtily.

I accepted his hand. "Maxreign, you can call me Max but you can also call me Reign."

He chuckled mischievously.

"Hi there! I'm Calid, at your service!" The tan-skinned man smiled at me.

I also accepted his hand.

"My pleasure to meet you, cutie! I'm Khalil," the other guy said. He's wearing eyeglasses so I already know that he's serious in life.

He shyly lent his hand which I wholeheartedly accepted.

"I'm the cutest among these ass holes, pleasure to meet you Maxreign. I'm Hrein, our names sound alike. Maybe, we're meant to be with each other, " the chinky-eyed guy flirted.

My face contorted into a frown and forced myself to accept his hand. I heard their laughs, probably because of my reaction.

I blushed when all of them turned to Bullet whose eyes were staring at me deeply.

"Bullet Knights," he said coldly before lending his hand.

I giggled and accepted it.

"Hello! I'm Maxreign, your future wife!" I was cheerfully introduced.

I felt my brother hit my nape weakly, and it was followed by laughs from his group.

"Nice, Maxreign! You're not talking to us earlier, then you'll surrender like that to our leader?" Niccolo said in disbelief.

I creased my forehead and pouted. "You're not my future husband. He is!" I pointed to Bullet.

Max groaned behind me, so I faced him.

"Maxreign Adalee," he threatened.

I smiled widely. "I won't take it back! You're my future husband!" I bravely said and pointed at Bullet again.

I earned gasps from them, and a deep stare from my baby.

Shoot. Where did I get that confidence?