I'm Obsessed With Him

I wiped sweat before sitting down and leaning against the locker. I took off the gloves from my hands and I saw how hard my hands were. I took the band aid from my pants pocket and bit the end of it to open the wrapper. I applied the band aid to my wound and rested deeply while caressing the part with the band aid.

How many more wounds will be applied to my hand before I can get out of this misery?

I shook my head and managed to smile to cheer myself up. just be patient and when I graduate from the education course I will be able to leave here. I probably won't experience getting my hands injured again because of my cleaning. imagine I'm cleaning this whole building, of course I have people with me but because that's still not enough because of the size of this building. I even wipe the huge mirror of the building even though I am very afraid of heights. but I can handle it if I want to earn money to supplement my pocket and my other needs.

"Be careful on your way home, Juliet!"

I smiled and waved at my co-workers, Mylene. Their house has a different destination than mine, so I always go home alone. even though I'm tired, I still have to walk a long way just to get to the apartment where I live. I will be alone in life, because I don't have parents anymore, I don't have siblings either. so even though I was young, I was drawn to work so that I could study from high school to college. Fortunately, I am a scholar in college.

I passed many more open establishments and ended up at a fast food chain. I stopped and swallowed because my stomach suddenly started to growl while looking at the delicious food that people eating inside the fast food chain. People who can afford to buy their food at expensive restaurants are envious. I have never been in there before.

"Oh, Juliet!"

I smiled at Aling Rose who owns a cafeteria. Here, this is the only place I always go to eat. My budget can only go so far.

"Which Rose, you already know."

I sat on a bench seat while the table was long and plastick. The television was in front of me so I watched while waiting for Aling Rose to cook my order.

"The Esteban Empire Group heir was spotted messing around in a bar. Rumor has it that it was only because Greyson Martin Esteban was paralyzed that he beat some men who now rushed to the hospital and took their lives."

"Truly blessed rich youths just waste money on useless things." Aling Rose commented and put down the rice even my favorite dish of all. Ground with quail eggs.

"Isn't that where you study at Esteban University, Juliet?"

I nodded to Mang Rey who was wiping the table left by the customer who had just left. Aling Rose's husband is Mang Rey, who are both good to me, so because of their good manners, I never eat at other restaurants because I want what I pay to go to them.

"Yes."

I put my hands together and prayed for a moment before starting to eat the food placed in front of me.

"Edi you see the heir of the Esteban Empire?" asked Mang Rey out of curiosity.

"No.." I replied even though my mouth was still full of what I was eating.

"Huh?"

I can see the surprise on their faces and even Aling Rose has gotten attention just because of Esteban's heir.

"It's because I'm not at the same level as that high school. That's why they have their own building compared to a low standard student like me."

"Wow! The Estebans are really rich."

"You said it!" I agreed and took one bite of the rice mixed with the dish until my mouth was full.

I don't care about the likes of the Estebans. With the amount of problems I have, will I still think about people like them? I know that many people know them because they are famous throughout the country and even abroad. Poor people like me are afraid of rich people like them. So who am I to care and think like them? imagine that even the rice production of the scraping farmers is in their hands. So what I'm eating is Esteban brand. So who among those like me will not be treated like them? I'm afraid of being hungry, so I'm grateful for being the wind at school. yes, I'm just like the air that high profile students in Esteban pass through. There is nothing as remarkable, someone like me is beautiful. the only thing I'm proud of is my high score so that somehow I'm not a poor student at Esteban University.

"Goodbye, Aling Rose, Mang Rey!"

They waved at me and smiled so I smiled and turned and left their cafeteria. I held my stomach because of fullness. My stomach is very upset, so I will only focus on cleaning my body and studying when I get home. because the next day I have to go back to the school that will only lift me up from the state I'm in now.

"Sister Juliet!"

I stopped walking when I was greeted by young fog. young dew because of their young age they scratch even at night, to sell tulips, candy, and other products that are sold to them by their employer.

"Oh, are you leaving?"

I became friends with Tolits, Chichay, Potpot, and Kring-kring who are like my friends here in the squatter area where I also belong. These children are only seven and eight years old, so even if I wanted to help them, I couldn't because we are in the same state.

"Yes! You?" said Chichay who was still dirty and didn't seem to have bathed in a day. what he is wearing today is the same as what he was wearing yesterday. Be them Tolits, Kring-Kring, and Potpot.

"I'm going home and studying. You guys, you should be careful on the road and when there are bad people, call the police immediately so you don't get hurt."

They nodded and smiled before they hugged me at the same time so I smiled and ruffled their hair.

"Go ahead, Sister Juliet!"

They ran so I watched them until they disappeared from my sight. if the lord of god gives me a lot of money i will use it first for all the people here. I consider them all family even though they are not related to me by blood. They are the only ones I can call because I don't have any family to call.

I looked at my parents' picture after I showered and finished studying. I caressed their picture. They died because of a car accident. No one wants that and maybe that is what is destined when the almighty god will take them.

"Pa, Ma, guide me again tomorrow. And I hope you ask that I graduate quickly so that I can teach and earn a lot."

I lay down on my hard bed with only a sheet of cardboard. the pillow was filled with plastick, while the blanket was patchwork fabric sewn for me by my neighbor Aling Baby. Pity pity people like me. I don't have anything to buy pillows, sheets, and blankets. How come my salary ends up here in the apartment, and then a little more. only this small room becomes my living room and kitchen. There is a small bathroom where I can only sit in the bowl and take a shower while standing. The only space is very small. I'm used to it because I've been here for several years. even mosquitoes, ants, and any other insects are irrelevant to me because even they have given up on me. They couldn't get blood from me because of my thinness. Some say I'm petite and sexy, but they're just blind so they can't see that I'm like bamboo..

I removed the ponytail from my long hair. I fixed my bangs and closed my eyes to go to sleep to gain strength to use for the new tomorrow that is coming to my future.

"Juliet is awake.. Child.."

Suddenly I opened my eyes, I looked around before my eyes closed. It was clear, so I quickly got up. I made my bed first before I hurriedly took the towel that I had been hanging on that I somehow managed to buy but it was also old because of how long I had been using it.

I easily did the ceremony in the bathroom before going out to put on the matching uniform of the school I was attending. I also brushed my hair and only applied powder to my face before I left while combing my hair even though I was already on the way. I don't care about my appearance as long as I can get to my school quickly.I just walked that too and when I got to the Esteban University property road, I saw only a few people walking, while in the middle of the road there was a rush of fancy cars with high profile students.

"Juliet!"

I stopped in front of the flag pole where the open ground is. June, a young man wearing glasses and braces on his teeth, smiled. A nerdy one I knew at school. He just got out of the car where his driver took him. June is also rich, but not like the others who are high profile. June is a kind and humble rich man I met. He goes along even with a low profile like me. I don't even know why he goes with me, if he can mingle with someone with such a high profile.

"Oh June!"

He revealed something so my eyes seemed to twinkle at what he showed. A favorite book of mine that is a romance genre. It's not obvious, but maybe one of my hobbies is reading fictional love stories. because I really like gentlemanly, kind, and assertive men as I read in books that I know that in real life there are probably very few people who have the same behavior as in the book.

"Lincoln Porter Smith!"

Suddenly someone yelled so June and I looked at the students who immediately came out and were still crowding to see the rider of a stylish motorcycle that was another sport racer.

"Greyson Martin Esteban!"

Next came the speeding and careless braking of a fancy white car. Its car door lifted which I admit was amazing because it was strange, but not its occupant.

I stared at the motorcycle rider when he removed his helmet. the shaking of his head seemed to glow so that even his golden hair shone. Her face was so gentle, so smooth and so white as snow. her beautiful eyes that are so beautifully shaped, her nose that is perfectly pointed, her lips that are so red, and the shape of her face is so beautiful that it perfects her face.

He pulled down the zipper of his leather jacket so his school uniform was exposed. It looks very clean. Very cozy. His standing up from sitting on the motorcycle showed his stature. He is very beautiful for a man. everything about him is praiseworthy.

The ride in the white car is different. When it came down it was like everyone was in a cemetery. Her hair is a mess with some strands covering her forehead and eyebrows. It has two earrings in one ear. I can't say the look on his face is that of a gentleman and kind. He can be perfect because he is handsome especially since he is the son of a handsome and beautiful couple Mr. Gab and Mrs. Maqi Esteban, but if that's the only basis, he doesn't want to fantasize. just in his eyes with a sharp look. Because of his piercing nose, the elders say that when they see his face on the news, it is a sign that he is a womanizer. And his lips are even more terrifying. Because of his grin that always seemed to be planning something.

He could hear him closing the door of his car like he didn't care if it broke. He combed his hair with his fingers while smiling and closing his eyes. He was wearing almost all black. black leather jacket, black v-neck t-shirt, black pants, and black shoes. He is taller than Lincoln so he looks like a caper. His body is also big and I think when I bump into him, I will definitely feel like a piece of paper that will fly away.

The students were focused especially now that two kings had arrived at the same time. Their branches also appeared as if a war was brewing.

I looked at Lincoln who ignored Greyson who was smiling at him. Lincoln's face is really gentle, so Greyson's day would be ruined if he ever showed his face.

I followed Lincoln's gaze and it stopped but went straight after that. I hugged the book I was reading before secretly smiling. he's like a prince in the book I'm reading. That's why I rely on the book and believe a little bit in what I'm reading because with men like him, I can really prove that there really are more like what I read.

Suddenly the wind seemed to blow so I looked at Greyson and I don't know if I was just looking around? But I saw that he was looking straight at me. Suddenly my body protected me and simply hid behind June. I don't want him to look at me, I don't know what will happen to me when that happens.

"What's her name?"

I quickly turned around as I pulled June. He seemed to know what I meant so we left right where Greyson was looking.

"I. SAID. WHAT'S. HER. NAME!"

We immediately hid in the wall where the hallway in my building is. I gasped for air while panting. The strength of my chest beat. I'm nervous.

"Juliet, I think...you are the one he is teaching."

I shook my head at June while shaking.

"N-No. B-Why would I be noticed?"

"I hope no one notices us high profile students, because if that happens you'll definitely be done when they find out it's you."

"I didn't say that!"

Nope. that was not me. I do not want. I don't want it now. Letche really! I hope it's not me.

I grabbed my I.D to use it as a fan because I felt like I couldn't breathe, but I was so nervous when I lifted the strap only to find that my I.D was gone.

"J-June, my I.D..."

He looked at me from peeking through the wall.

"What? Don't say..."

"N-It fell on the open ground."

We both turned pale, but I was even more pale because I felt like I was going to pass out because I was so pale. I closed my eyes and my hand holding the rope was shaking.

I hope... I hope he didn't get it. My God, what the hell is happening to me?

It's okay to focus on other things, just don't get Greyson Martin Esteban's attention. because when that happens I don't know if my previous quiet life in this school will be good. .

I counted four hours in two classes before my long-awaited time. A while ago, my eyes were spinning at the same time as the hands of the classroom clock. I wouldn't have been confused like this if not only because I was confused by that Esteban looking at me, I also wish I hadn't dropped my I.D.

I need that, that's important to me because a lot of people use it. I can't go to school without it. I can't go to the library without it. I also can't get away with eating in the cafeteria without it. So it's too much for me.

With the loud ringing of the bell, I immediately stood up. It's not my habit to leave the classroom quickly, but now it's necessary.

"Hi Juliet!" I met nerdy people so I hated them.

"I'll see you in the cafeteria, Guys."

They were wondering but I didn't pay attention. I hugged my two books tightly as I walked very fast. In the open ground, opposite the flag pole, I immediately fell to my knees in the grass. I carefully looked at the whole ground. My search is crawling and I don't care if I get dirty.

Where is that?

When I looked just a few inches from where I was kneeling I saw something white like a small card. My eyes widened and I smiled as I immediately crawled closer to it, but before I could reach it, someone suddenly picked it up.

I looked at the clean, black shoes, dear, and apparently untouched by any dirty black leather shoes. I gradually raised my eyes and met me with grinning lips, a pointed nose, earrings in the ears, and eyes with fierce sharp eyes looking at me.

I shuddered and backed away as I was shocked and seemed to be frozen in place. He whistled and looked at my ID and looked at me with a look that I would not like.

"Juliet. Efrenella. Policarpio." He pronounced my name with full emphasis. I was terrified and I almost froze in my seat.

That's why the wind blows so strangely. Because there is a strange bad wind coming. God, I didn't ask for this. Why is this happening? What did I do? I don't remember anything that I have done wrong to you, Lord.

It got darker around me so I also looked at his disciples looking at me and grinning. I feel like I'm in hell. It seems like everyone around me is a demon.

"Boss, you seem to be very scared.."

Greyson laughed when his disciple said that he also has earrings in his ears, and you can see that he is a bad boy, a bad boy.

"My types are like this.." Greyson said with a smile and stood up, "Stand there, take it from my classroom." he added and grinned before turning his back while holding up my I.D in the air as if tempting me to chase him.

His disciples laughed as they shook their heads looking at me and followed their demon master! I followed them as I seemed to be taken to the nightmare of my life. A-My I.D...he wants me to take it where I can't go. I want to cry because I'm so exhausted and my brain is troubled. My brain is going crazy and I can't stand up because until now it seems like they are still here and whispering and laughing like demons.

I closed my eyes when someone covered my face. I was stunned when I smelled the captivating smell of a very fragrant perfume. I slowly removed it and suddenly I was dazzled so that my eyes were closed. I covered my hand so I wouldn't be blinded by the sun. when I got adjusted, I saw Lincoln's dazzling beauty!

I felt my pale face suddenly become hot and flushed. My chest was pounding so hard and my eyes widened as I looked at him in disbelief.

"Are you okay?"

Am I dreaming? He asked me if I was fine. His voice was very gentle and kind. He was so handsome and I was dazzled by that.

He extended his hand so I swallowed and my chest pounded even more. I feel like I'm floating and dreaming. It's like I got out of a nightmare and now I'm in the best dream.

I stood up because I was ashamed to hold his hand. my hand is embarrassing and dirty. I shook my uniform while bending down.

"I'll help you."

I looked up at him and I didn't know what he meant. He smiled that my face reddened again.

Did he smile at me? Am I seeing right? Did he smile at me?

I stared at his smile. It's like there's something funny on my face and he's very satisfied.. With his smile that I've only seen now. His teeth are very white and his lips are stretched very wide due to the sweetness of his smile.

"Don't cry and I'll help you get a new I.D."

My mouth fell open at what he said. He turned his back so we were able to fix it.

"Let's go." there it is.

I really can't believe what's happening. I slapped my cheek in case I woke up and it was just a frenzy happening, but when I looked at him, he was already walking with his chin up and looking up at the sky. My feet spontaneously stepped towards him. I couldn't stop my secret smile because I was truly spoken to and approached by a very handsome king. I feel like the story I'm reading is taking shape. I feel like I'm the girl in the book.

I took a deep breath and shook my head. No! I shouldn't think about that. I shouldn't have any illusions. Maybe he just feels sorry for me so he helps me. So don't assume Juliet!

I noticed that we were going to the office of the Identification Data so I stopped. He was just walking straight, so because I stopped, I was confused about following him because he was about to leave me. Those in the office immediately looked at us. I bowed to see the surprise on their faces while looking at us.

Who wouldn't be surprised? the famous, famous, and one of the kings Lincoln Porter Smith was with me. It's surprising that a low profile like me is with the High Profile and Almighty king Lincoln.

"Mrs. Paterson, she needs an I.D now."

"And why are you going to take his I.D, Mr. Smith? and Low Profiles cannot be given I.D again until there is a valid reason." said the old office registrar gruffly.

"Greyson's taking his I.D is probably a sensible reason? You probably know the consequences if he doesn't have an I.D."

Lincoln looked at Mrs. paterson, and because of what he said, Mrs. Paterson on the computer. Lincoln smiled as he faced me and came closer. I don't really know the school I'm attending even though I've been here for several years. A strong name is needed before you can immediately get what you want. if Lincoln hadn't helped me, I might be going to the devil now.

"T-Thank you." I can't look at him because I'm ashamed. Now that I have a new I.D, I am very grateful to him.

"No problem... Anyways, I'm Lincoln Porter Smith."

I looked at him who extended his hand. He smiled again while looking at me. I don't know why he smiles and looks at someone like me. Is he really this kind? It wasn't a surprise because even if I could see him from afar, I knew that he was a very kind young man, but now I myself proved it.

I don't know what to do if I should accept his hands. I feel like my hands are too dirty to touch him. He laughed and he took my hand which must have made my face red again. My hair rose and I felt like I was floating while I felt his very soft hand.

"You are Juliet Efrenella Policarpio, right?" his question was very gentle. It's like he's careful how to pronounce my name. And he seems to already know but he wants me to confirm.

I didn't know that like in books and movies, there is a villain who will destroy your fairytale-like story where the heroes start to fight each other, but there is and there is a villain who will destroy the moment of the two heroes.

My arm felt like it would break when someone suddenly pulled it. The smell of the air is a bad wind. I sank into a hard wall that made me dizzy. It's like I'm paralyzed because until now I can still feel the firm hand holding my arm.

I looked up and my dizziness almost disappeared when I saw the teasing grin of the person I didn't want to be close to. I backed away but he pulled me back so I sank into his hard chest again.

"You really are an apple, Lincoln." Greyson said stiffly and rudely.

It was as if an angel held me as someone pulled my other arm. I winced because they were both pulling my arm.

"Don't let your imagination run wild, GM."

Greyson's grip tightened on my arm and I was shocked when he pulled the I.D that Lincoln gave me around my neck and I almost coughed when he thrust my old I.D into me. He finally let go of my arm so I immediately grabbed my old I.D that he put on my chest.

I looked at Demonyo and saw his angry grin as he presented Lincoln with just my new I.D. He cut it right in front of Lincoln and me.

"Next time, don't be an apple, Lincoln. Mind your own business."

After Greyson said that, he looked at me so I bowed. I looked at my hand holding my old I.D that Demonyo returned, and I didn't notice that it was shaking.

"Tsk."

After he picked me up, he turned back. I took a deep breath and looked up. It was only then that I noticed that almost all the students were here, even Greyson and Lincoln's disciples. I saw how the high profile students looked at me so my nervousness doubled.

"Sorry. Are you alright?"

I looked at Lincoln and I saw a very mild concern on his face. I just nodded and bowed.

"This is the first time." he said so I looked at him. I can see that he thinks he is worried about me. I couldn't understand what he said, and I was nervous about what he was going to add, "Greyson is dangerous." he added.

"W-What do you mean?"

He looked at me as if he was estimating my reaction. as if he's checking to see if I can handle what he's going to say next.

"Nevermind. As long as you see him coming, just run as far as you can."

I was confused by his advice. but he's right, really if I see that demon again I'll run instead of tripping him again.

"But when I'm with you, I'll protect you and make sure Greyson doesn't hurt you."

My heart beat faster again, not because of nervousness, but because of the strangeness of Lincoln saying that. He smiled and held my head so I bowed down.

I woke up and it was like there was light around us and we were the only two people. like flowers falling and a love song playing.

"I need to go."

I just woke up when he spoke. I was still surprised and nodded slowly as he smiled. I watched him turn around with his group to go to the place where a king like him was staying.

I held my chest because it was still pounding.

"I feel like I'm going to faint because of how handsome he is."

"Juliet!"

I turned to June because of her calling. I could see the worry on his face and when he got close, he immediately pulled me so I followed him.

Arriving at the low profile building, we hid on the wall again, panting and leaning back.

"Juliet, you're dead."

June faced me and looked at me again with concern.

"Why are you with two kings? Now you must be the center of high profiles."

He was restless, so what he said made me even more restless. now my nervousness returned again, especially since all the students were there in the scene.

"W-What do I do?" I asked him.

Before he could answer my question, five high profile male students suddenly appeared in front of us. they grinned and to my surprise they held me in both arms.

"W-Where are you taking me? Let me go! June!"

"Let him go!" I heard June scream but these men dragged me.

I didn't know where they were going to take me, as long as I knew, they pushed me to the floor. I looked around and saw that there were some women in a room. A sexy and beautiful woman, Nancy Stephen, came to me with open arms. the seventh highest high profile girl student in all of Esteban.

"Is this how two kings will fight? I don't think so."

They laughed at Nancy's insulting me. I bowed down and could not resist their insults. They are right. why are the two fighting over me, there is no one to compete with me?

"But Nancy, we know and you know that King Greyson has never touched a woman."

Because of that teasing by Nancy's female companion, Nancy's mood changed. I winced when it pulled my hair and stood me up with it. He pushed me to the men who immediately grabbed me by both arms.

"Alright, show him what will happen when he pays attention to GM again." Nancy ordered.

"B-Let go! What the hell!" I struggled in the men's grip. They laid me on the floor and I cried when they unbuttoned my blouse.

I couldn't move my hands and feet because others were holding them, while someone was kissing my neck.

"T-That's enough! Please!"

I almost begged but all I heard was laughter. They are animals!

'Pa, Ma, help me. Please help me.'

At the sound of an ice cream bell, the men who were working with me were stunned and wanted to exploit me. even they Nancy stopped laughing.

"Nancy move again?"

I forced myself to look at the person who I felt was sent to me by Papa to stop Nancy. Because of my flood of tears I could not see that person. female voice Its whiteness is dazzling. boots, and wearing the uniform of Esteban high.

"Centi." said Nancy who seemed to have lost her cursing.

Centi? who is he

"Kuya will never like you. Is that why you channel your jealousy into bullying? You are so low, Nancy."

I sat up even weak from the struggle. I was holding my ruined blouse so that I wouldn't be seen. I cried and bowed down because it was so bad.

I heard the sound of heels so I looked up when it stopped by my side. the men immediately bowed down to this woman who seemed to have split tails.

The length of her legs and the smoothness like porcelain in its smoothness and whiteness. Her skirt is also short and her waist is coca-cola. When I looked at her face I was stunned by her beauty. she was smiling so I was even more stunned because she was so beautiful. His pet hair is black and long. She doesn't have make-up but her face shape is still beautiful as if she has make-up on.

"Are you okay?" he sat down and looked at me. I nodded so he smiled even more, "Do you know where there is the best ice cream?"

I frowned at his question, but I nodded which made him smile even more.

"Take me there, please.."

I don't know what happened as long as it's with me now. we were riding in a very nice car while he lent me his jacket. I looked around at his car. The car is beautiful, it's nice to ride, it even smells good. I just rode in this and now I know the feeling of High profile students while they are riding in their expensive car.

I looked at Cienti and saw him holding a magazine. It's very classy. Everything about her screams luxury.

"Ah! That's it, Manong." I said, noticing that we almost went past what I was bringing to Cienti.

"Oh! Here we are?"

I looked at Cienti and nodded. He looked outside before Manong driver opened the door for us. I went down first and waited for Cienti.

"Ice cream here is delicious, but maybe not for you because it's just too hard." I immediately warned him that he smiled.

I invited him and we went to Aling Rose's cafeteria.

"Oh Juliet, you're early? And who's with you?"

Looking at us, the diners are Cienti's and even Aling Rose. The social nature of Cienti's well-being caught my attention, so I smiled.

"Which Rose, she is Cienti; she wants to taste your best Ice cream."

Aling Rose stared and looked at me to see if I was sure. I winked at him and he knew what I meant.

I immediately shook the seat from bank to bank and motioned for Cienti to sit down. He sat down and crossed his legs so I immediately looked at some men eating who were looking at his legs so I took off the jacket he gave me and covered his legs as he looked at them.

I smiled and took the new laundry and folded the sheet of their table Aling Rose on the side. that's what I draped over my blouse.

"Where's the menu?" he asked while looking around.

"Ah, Aling Rose is making you Ice cream. Just wait and I'm sure you'll like it." I made sure he was smiling

"Really?"

I nodded and stared at him again. I didn't think he wasn't artistic. It's just like he's changing but he wants to find out where he is now. I know I shouldn't have brought him here because it doesn't suit him to be here, but he seems fine with it.

"There you go, Juliet."

I looked at Aling Rose and I looked at the tray she was carrying while the Ice cream was overflowing with cow's milk and cheese that was also made from cow's milk. I tasted it when Aling Rose gave me; and I can say that it is very good. the nutritious cow's milk tastes good, it's not too sweet, and it doesn't smell bad when eaten. And when you finish one glass, you can just say it's like a snake.

I wiped the spoon that Cienti was going to use with a tissue. I gave it to him which he immediately took. I looked at him who scooped up the ice cream and took a bite. He stopped and I saw that his eyes widened

I laughed as he tasted the ice cream one after another. I gave a thumbs up to Aling Rose who smiled.

"Seniorita, Master GM." Cienti's driver came and reached for the big and beautiful cellphone I saw. I don't have one so I don't know how much it costs.

GM? Where did I hear that?

Cienti giggled so I lost my thoughts. he was looking at his phone while giggling as if he had seen or read something on his phone.

"This is so exciting!" he said and seemed very happy. I got water and presented it to him after he finished the last scoop of ice cream. He took it and drank it before standing up.

He looked at me while smiling. He extended his hand to his driver and I saw that he took something from the bag that Manong would love. A large wallet whose brand is LV. Cienti took something from there and my eyes widened when he presented me with a bundle of money that was only one thousand. I immediately waved my hands in denial of his wish, but he smiled and took my hand before placing it all on me.

"He's so mad and I like it. Did he threaten me, he thought I was going to snatch you." he said that I don't understand. he faced Aling Rose and I saw him take a few thousand before giving it to Aling Rose who was also stunned, "I love your Ice cream. I'll take it out, wife." he said to Aling Rose who smiled.

"Even if all the gallons are yours." Aling Rose's smiling response made me shake my head to look at her as she hurried back to her kitchen.

Cienti faced me again and took both of my hands which surprised me. I looked at him and he was smiling.

"Can I call you Sister?" he asked eagerly, I smiled shyly. I'm just confused about a woman. I feel like I'm not a woman anymore because of Cienti.

"Y-Sure...if you want, that's fine."

I was shocked when he hugged me.

"Thank you, Sister!"

Napa 'huh?' It's just me because instead of me being the one to thank him, he's the one thanking me because it seems like I've done so much for him.

"Aling Jingjing, please buy some laundry soap."

He turned to me from watching the teleserye. I also looked at what he was watching and I didn't realize that I had been staring at it for a long time. suddenly it was like I was seeing Lincoln and I were the star of the show where we had a scene where there was a kissing scene.

I closed my eyes and snorted as I waited for Lincoln to kiss me. But I immediately opened my eyes and spat when I tasted the soap. I looked at Aling Jing-jing while wiping my lips.

"Hey, Juliet! Wake up to reality. The man you imagine won't like you because you're just poor like us."

"You're terrible, Aling Jing-jing. That's fine, but you made me taste soap."

I'm already used to Aling Jing-jing's painful words to wake me up from reality. It hurts to admit that he is right. Lincoln will never like me, but it's not bad to be impressed. so I will continue that especially since I still can't forget what kindness he showed me.

"Oh, five pesos here. Maybe you should lend me some more, oh, I'm going to lose money with so few of you."

I took my wallet from the pocket of my shorts and took out a coin to pay. but I added more because I still want to buy something.

"Ah...Aling Jing-jing, buy some fabric conditioner too."

He looked at me while taking a fabric conditioner sachet. Does he think that he sees something in my uniqueness?

"Just buy it now, ah... you're wearing something, what?"

I laughed at his question and put down my payment before handing him the fabric conditioner.

"You are very curious, Aling Jing-jing." I said shaking my head.

"Oh! You're going crazy, Juliet! Don't get your hopes up, because you'll be stuck with squatters like us for the rest of your life!"

Until I left his store, I could still hear his microphone-like voice. I don't care about that. because no matter what they say, I can and will leave this squatter once I finish school and once I pass the board exam.

When I entered my little house I looked around. No matter where you look, you will see poverty. no matter how much effort I put into cleaning and beautifying it, there is nothing because the suffering of this apartment is obvious, how many people or families have rented it.

I took a deep breath and approached the table where my books and some of my school supplies were placed. I opened my bag and took the white handkerchief. I smelled it and I smiled because the very sweet smell was still lingering. I don't want to return it or wash it because I want to exhibit it on my little work table. But since it's not mine, I have to return it.

I entered the bathroom with the laundry I bought, and even the handkerchief. I sat on the small bench seat and in front of me was my basin.

I smelled it again and my sense of smell had exhausted the smell of the handkerchief before I put it in the basin with water and soap. I rubbed it thoroughly, carefully, and full of a smile. I made sure I did my laundry properly here. I lifted it up and stared at the handkerchief's initials. LPS. It means my prince charming, chos!

I just laughed and rinsed it thoroughly, properly, and full of excitement. I just spent and will waste money on the poor scent this fabric conditioner brings. It doesn't even apply to my uniform, so I hope it's effective because it would be embarrassing if I returned it unscented.

I don't have any perfume that can be pressed for an instant fragrance. So this is the only way I thought of so that when I returned it, he would remember how much I scented his handkerchief.

I stepped on the window next to my bed. I threw the handkerchief on the hanger outside the window, and I sat by the window before hugging my legs while now staring at the sky.

There are many stars, and I know that one of those stars is Papa and Mama. when I look at the stars I think that they are just there and watching over me.

"Pa, Ma, I hope you will watch over me carefully. And I hope you will keep me away from the evil spirits scattered in my school. I don't want to follow you yet, so I hope you guide me to survive until I finish my studies."

I grimaced and looked at the little lizard pup. Disgustingly I shook it off and looked up at the lizard.

"It's terrible! don't you have a bathroom and everywhere you spread your dirt!?"

I messed up my hair because I feel like a fool talking to a lizard that just stares and then leaves as if you thought it was scared.

I went down the window because the wind was blowing and it was bad so I quickly closed it. But when I remembered the handkerchief, I opened the window again and took the handkerchief that was hanging.

I just hung it on my clothes hanger and lay down on my bed to sleep. But I immediately opened my eyes and caught my breath when I saw Greyson smiling. I sat down and stroked my cheek before rubbing my arm because I was terrified.

"What the heck! why is that demon interjecting? Aist! Nothing! I won't think about that because I might just have nightmares."

I lay down again and covered myself with a blanket. I'll just dream of the teleserye we had with Lincoln. for even then I know that I can lift and I can match him.

But letche! Instead of being there in my beautiful dream, there is a nuisance knocking that almost destroys my door.

I took a few steps and opened the door. I was ready to laugh it off but when I saw the demon's minion I immediately closed the door. I double locked the lock before I ran to lie down on my bed again.

I covered myself with a blanket and shook my head. I'm dreaming again. Demonyo is not here and his minion, nothing!

I covered my ears when I heard a round of laughter. I made the sign of the cross and said all the prayers to get rid of the evil spirits around me. When I heard nothing, I breathed a sigh of relief. I didn't get up and continued my sleep because I didn't want to know that there might still be a demon outside my house.

"Oh, why do you have those eyes? You look like a panda."

June laughed a lot while looking at me as we walked to go to our respective buildings. I looked at him with boredom because I was not in the mood for his teasing.

"Go ahead, June." My voice was sleepy and June noticed it.

"Really, Juliet? What's the problem?"

I just looked at him and waved at him as he walked towards my building. I went to my locker room first because I wanted to reduce the book I was carrying. I neatly put everything I was going to put and took the handkerchief I washed. I even smelled it and it made me smile because of the fragrance. I neatly put it in the book because later I plan to give it to Lincoln so I can properly thank him.

I closed the locker door and faced myself but my eyes almost widened and my body suddenly trembled when I was met by the close face of smiling lips, evil eyes, and an overflowing companion brought by Greyson Martin Esteban!

I closed my eyes when he hit the locker hard on the side of my face. I was holding my breath and almost felt like my whole body was cold.

"Why did you shut the door on me, huh?!" It's so loud that you think I'm far away. I opened my eyes but my face was frozen. My eyes only moved to look at him and I saw his smiling lips as if he was very happy to see that I was so scared.

"Oh, it's over, boss." His disciple is still angry that he always complains.

When I saw that Greyson was going to touch my face, I immediately sat up. he pulled back and looked at me intently. I stood up trembling as I backed away. He grinned and followed my retreat.

"Answer me woman, or else...you're dead!" He pointed to his lips that I couldn't understand.

I don't really know what to think about my situation. I want to run but I don't know how?

When I didn't answer him, he grabbed me by the neck so that because my foot moved spontaneously, he winced. He looked at me badly, so before he could react to what I did, I immediately ran.

"Come back here, Woman! You're dead!" he screamed loudly.

"I don't want it anymore! I don't want it anymore! You demons! Get away from me!"

I screamed while running fast. I never thought I could run so fast when I was scared. I was out of breath and scared to enter my room. my classmates were looking at me but my attention was not on them. I kept looking outside as I headed to my seat. Imagine four floors that I was too lazy to climb and I climbed them in countless seconds.

My chest is still pounding and it seems like it wants to come out because of its pounding. I folded my hand that was shaking as I kept looking at the window of the room.

"J-Juliet, are you okay?" Erion asked.

"Yeah, I'm fine." I kept craning my neck at the window and prayed that they wouldn't come to see me here.

"Ah... because..."

I looked at the person next to me and saw Nika. I was wondering because when have I been next to him? Has the seating plan changed? He pointed to something so I looked at my seat. And the blood almost came to my face when I realized that I was sitting in the wrong place, what's worse is that I was holding Nerdy Erion.

"Sorry, sorry, Erion." I'm blushing for apologizing to him. I looked at him and his cheeks were red while adjusting his glasses.

"A-It's fine, Juliet."

I tousled my hair and sat in the chair just behind Erion. I knelt on my desk and gently hit my head on my arm. I can't do anything right when that Greyson approaches. It's like bad luck is sticking to me because of that demon.

"Good morning, Class!"

I secretly took a deep breath when the bell rang signaling the start of class. all I have to think about after my class this morning is how to avoid Demonyo. Maybe I should ask the healer for an antidote. Even if my pocket is empty for tomorrow, I will do it, just don't let evil spirits approach me.

"Come on Juliet, you're with us." says Nerdy Nika.

"Alright.."

Right! I must have many people with me so that I have an ally. I shouldn't be left alone.

I was caught walking in a group of nerds, and I was constantly worried because that demon might suddenly appear without me realizing it.

"You're here, Juliet." Nika pointed to the chair. His eyes must be very cloudy because of the thickness of his glasses. He is really typical nerdy because his hair is still parted in two pigtails.

"Thank you." I sat in his offered seat and they sat down too. They have enough in life, I'm the only one who is very poor. But the High profile is not the same level as them.

"What about you, Juliet? We'll treat you."

It was as if my eyes suddenly twinkled at what Carmina said.

"Really? There's no taking that back, huh?"

They nodded so I smiled and took a menu that was lying on our table.

"Omg!"

I stopped looking at the menu and I was surprised when Nika stood there looking very scared.

What's happening?

I sniffed because I smelled something familiar. But I just froze in my seat when someone suddenly grabbed both of my shoulders.

"You're dead now, woman."

I trembled in my seat especially when I saw the four devil disciples surrounding me. Demonyo removed his hand from my shoulder and went to the seat opposite me. He felt it pulled and he sat down without a way before raising his leg on the table and looked at me while looking at me intently.

He snapped his finger and I hadn't even recovered from the shock, but now here it is. there were three chefs who put all the delicious food in front of me. Even the delicious fruit shake that is made entirely of fruit.

"Now, eat." he ordered. I bowed down and I don't know how I can leave now because his disciples are watching on both sides of me.

"Juliet..."

It was as if I had been saved from a nightmare so I stood up when I heard Lincoln's voice. But Demonyo's disciples forced me to sit down again.

"What are you doing with him, Greyson?"

I begged to look at Lincoln so he looked at me before looking at Greyson. I was shocked when Demonyo dropped his foot on the table which moved the table.

"You're always trying to get noticed, Lincoln."

Greyson's face darkened as he held his jaw that was clenching. I'm nervous now not for myself, but for Lincoln.

"Because it's hard for you, whoever you want to trip over, you trip over. Come on, Juliet." Lincoln came to me so they confessed a disciple of Greyson. Lincoln didn't budge and offered his hand to me, so I was about to reach for it when the hot soup suddenly spilled on me, so I stood up and screamed because of the scalding. I cried and looked at Greyson who left without even apologizing for what he did.

"I'll take you to the clinic." I just nodded to Lincoln so he supported me while wiping my burnt hand.

That demon is really evil! It's really bad!

"It's good that you brought it here right away. here's the ointment and apply it so your skin doesn't get greasy."

I was sitting on the school's clinic bed while I applied my lapnos. It's good and not too big, otherwise I'll feel even more pain by accident.

"Who did it? you can complain to the guidance office."

I took a deep breath and thought. Earlier, before Greyson left, I saw that he wanted to apologize but he seemed to see that I was looking so he left. But no, that was vague.. I just saw it wrong. It's really not that bad! he has no conscience!

"Oh, you didn't answer that?" wake up Ms. Nurse.

I looked at the nurse and shook my head, "No, it was just an accident."

Even though I didn't want to defend that demon, I did it so there would be no trouble. I'm also sure that I won't win because this school belongs to them and it's like I just reported to nothing if I do that.

I came out of the clinic and saw Lincoln leaving leaning against the wall. I was surprised because he was still here. I thought he had left.

"Are you all right now?"

I don't know why he is worried about someone like me. It was as if the Demonyo had become a blessing in disguise because the angel who became my savior came to me on his own.

"Yes, I'm fine....thanks."

I bowed down and my cheeks turned red. We walked and I couldn't stop staring at his face secretly as we continued to walk.

He was really handsome, his face was very gentle, and he even won me over. She looks more like a woman, so I'm really poor because why is she covered by all the grace of God? why me, I don't have a single good quality? I look fine, a typical ordinary girl, but I can't be called a 'beautiful' lady.

"Ah Lincoln, wait..." he stopped as we honestly walked to the Low profile building. I signaled him to follow so I walked to my locker smiling. I am comfortable that no demons will appear because I have my angel with me. I opened my locker and took what I was going to return to his handkerchief. I took a deep breath and faced him.

He was waiting for what I seemed to want to tell him, that's why I showed him his neatly folded handkerchief. When I was still ironing with my neighbor, I felt sorry for him so that I could properly return him to Lincoln.

"Thanks for this..."

He smiled so I bent down again and bit my lip. My eyes widened and my cheeks seemed to heat up when he lightly patted my head.

"You are so unlucky woman. You are his top interest from now on, and you should be careful next time."

I didn't understand what he was saying. he smiled and took his handkerchief from me. His smile is sad and it seems like he is frustrated and has no fight.

Who is he referring to? Demon? No, that's vague! Besides, why is he sad?

"Huh?" I covered my mouth because instead of saying something else that's all that came out of my mouth. He laughed so I stared at him now that the sadness in his eyes was gone and it seemed that I made him happy.

"Never mind, be careful next time, hmm?"

I nodded and was stunned as my chest pounded as I looked at him. My heart beat even faster when he kissed me on the forehead. I couldn't move from where I was standing and I didn't realize that he had already left in front of me.

Oh.....em.....geeee!!!!! he kissed me!!!! I'm not dreaming!!!!!