10. My Destiny

[POV Adrian]

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Fany jumped into the car, her nose tingling like a skunk.

"Are you smoking?"

My head shook. "It wasn't me, but Alfred."

"Do you believe I believe?" She stroked my skin. What do you want from her? She groped through the pockets of my jacket and pants. Is she aware that those long, soft hands pique my interest?

"Wait a minute, Fany!"

She paused for a moment, her eyes piercing. "Can you tell me where you got your pack of cigarettes?"

I didn't want to admit it, but my eyes, which were fixed on the dashboard, betrayed me. He squeezed a pack of cigarettes as if it were cow's milk. He had the audacity to toss my cigarette outside. I've squandered ten dollars.

"OK," she said casually.

"Okay you said? What's the deal?"

"So what were you two talking about?" she asked after taking a sip of cola.

"Oh, who is that little meerkat?"

"You guys spread my name around; it's obviously my business, right?"

Earlier, this meerkat was eavesdropping. Do you want to play with me? I'll do my best." Alfred stated that he was unable to fuck you. It's now my turn to try."

Fany's brow furrowed. "Are you sure?"

I gave a nod. "He asked me to accompany you to your room. We can have a good time until the sun comes up."

"You are a pervert!"

Her hand quickly pressed against my stomach. We laughed until the car started shaking. We haven't done this in a long time, and just by letting it touch me, I feel a wonderful warm sensation all over my body.

"Nice attempt, idiot." She took a sip of cola after catching his breath and stopping playing.

She astounds me. Even though the light had dimmed, her lovely face remained enticing. If I'm desperate enough, tonight might be the best night for us. I'll kiss her neck, undress her quickly, and satisfy our lust together.

No. I don't want to spoil Fany without her consent. Besides, Fany would despise me for the rest of her life if that happened. Everything isn't worth the one night we'll have.

"Try to imitate Alfred, Adrian," she advised.

Fany, as I expected, would compare me to Alfred. I'm sick, just so he knows.

Fani casually stated, "You don't want Alfred to foot the bill for your education, do you? Work and try to mature. You're not going to live like this for the rest of your life, are you?"

"Fany, I'd like to mature."

She burst out laughing. "Seriously?"

I gave a nod.

"Good. Here's a hint for you. Determine your life's main goal, then focus on it, pray to God, and avoid being influenced by promiscuity. But I'm not sure if a frail Adrian is capable of such a feat. My guess is that you can only go three days without seeing a woman." 

"Promise, this is the last time you cause a commotion." Se showed me his little finger, as if she were carefree.

"Are you still pinky swearing?" I inquired.

Her expression was solemn. "I'd like you to swear. Dare? Do you want to lick your own words, or do you want to lick your own tongue?"

"I frequently break vows because I'm afraid that if I swear, I'll break it. So it's best not to curse—"

"There are no excuses. Come on, be a true man and swear."

"I'm terrified of breaking my oath. Who, after all, believes in Adrian?"

"I believe in you and will continue to do so. Ad, be a man and swear."

"Wouldn't a true man never swear?"

"Sissy, sissy."

My ears were on fire after reading the last sentence. I complied with Fany's ridiculous request only because she had made so many sacrifices in defending me that she wanted to accompany me here. She is a very nice and special girl.

"All right, let's get some sleep," she said.

"Are you shivering? Do you want me to accompany you?"

"Sleep by yourself!" She slammed the car door shut from the outside. "Are you expecting an invitation or something?"

"Stay in the room with Kim; I still want to enjoy the night breeze by myself."

She went by herself. I returned my gaze to myself.

I'm getting up in years. Perhaps I should start thinking about my family. I can't keep fooling around indefinitely. Isn't it already too late? What do you think I should do, Dad?

Suddenly, the blanket and pillow landed on me. Fany throws it from the sidelines.

"What is this for?" I inquired.

"It's freezing outside. You'll catch a cold if you spend too much time outside. Put it on."

Fany was always there for me. "I appreciate it."

Now I know there is a reason for my existence. First and foremost, please your family and Fany. Then investigate my father's death. Is that possible? This is all very heavy. No, I'm forced to. I'm a guy. It must be possible to make everything happen.

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