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2021-05-31 16:26:31It wasn't as nice as Giovanni imagined it to be like. Jana could practically see that thought running inside the guy's head. If it happens that his worries would turn into smoke and start blowing out of his ears, Jana thought, 'I wouldn't be surprised.'
The shop felt homey, much to her dismay. Jana liked the design even more the first time she stepped inside. Her resolve to show contempt and disgust was completely blown away by the wind. 'It's hard to hate someone who didn't really do anything wrong.'
"I'm...really glad to see you again, cous." Nissa smiled bashfully, taking a quick look in Giovanni's direction before saying, "You even brought your assistant here. Please order everything you like, Gio. It's my treat today."
'I brought him?' Jana threw a questioning glance towards Giovanni. 'Wasn't it you who brought me here?'
The guy avoided her glare with great stealth. Jana's mouth twitched. She can't wait to be home and finally knock the insides of this man's head! 'Did he invite Nissa under my name? That's a shameful thing to do!'
Nissa opened her bag and took a large pack of wipes inside. It was new. Jana knew that because the price and the barcode was still attached on the bottom part of the pack. As though Nissa specifically bought the thing solely for the purpose of crying today. "I didn't think you'll personally ask me to meet after what had happened to you...you practically shunned everybody out—"
Jana held her palms up. "—I, Queenie Servantes, personally asked you out?"
"Yes?" Nissa lowered her lashes. Jana could visibly notice how Giovanni stiffened under her query. "You sent me a message! How could you forget?"
'Oh, Jesus.'
"Ma'am Queen, take a bite of this one." Giovanni held the fork on Jana's plate. Cutting a piece of the chocolate cake he ordered in advance yesterday, Gio consoled Jana. "It's time to reunite with old friends and rekindle the strained relationship between you. Ms. Queenie, please forgive me."
'The guy is a walking Buddha. Must be.' Jana sighed before opening her mouth. Sweet exploded on her tongue. Moist, extremely soft and mouth watering sweetness. Jana's mind short-circuited, exclaiming two or four praises for the female lead's skill in making sweets.
A timid smile blossomed on her face. Unconscious to her shy appearances, Jana even commended Gio with a small, "Good job."
Nissa didn't really want to come. Queenie's invite made her feel both grateful and scared. Nissa knew of Queenie's short term memory loss. The woman didn't know anything about what had happened before the accident. Nissa longed to talk to her cousin alone but in the presence of Queenie's bodyguard, Gio, she could only feign sorrow and sympathy.
'The man didn't know anything.' She huffed in secret. 'The worst he can do is to tell the old man, Theron.'
Nissa took a discreet glance at Giovanni. Her eyes widened in surprise then turned to her cousin, Queenie. The tenderness she saw on the man's eyes can't be simple attentiveness. This Giovanni must have felt interest in Queenie. 'It can't be helped.' She tilted her head on the right and continued to stare at Queenie. 'They've been together for months.'
Nissa waited until Gio faced her side. She winked and nodded in understanding. 'I know,' she mouthed, 'I just know.'
After the mess inside their family is taken care of and she finally gets her brand of innocence back in Queenie's eyes, Nissa will personally push everything for Gio and Queenie to happen.
'Just wait 'til I caught the stupid driver who broke several of your bones, sis.' Nissa leaned back on her chair. 'I'll make them pay.'
Giovanni was frightened but at the same time he felt delighted. Queenie had praised him twice that day, and he even managed to handle her temper. Queenie didn't shout at him for being nosy. She did consider him as her friend. Gio can't be more at ease than now.
"You two should talk, alright?" Excusing himself, he stood up. He settled everything on Queenie's side. Upon glancing once more on her face, he lifted his hand. "You got chocolate here."
Jana stood still and let Gio clean the corner of her lips. She nodded lightly. "Okay."
Giovanni was ecstatic. He went to the counter chuckling.
“Host, your total points of 10 v+ has been deducted. Player Jana, you now only have 5 villainess points remaining. May the great host be reminded that the OOC feature could only turn itself off after gathering 50 v+ points.”
Jana stiffened. Her grin faded into scorn. After glaring at the little screen in front of her flashing number five in red light, she felt indignant. "What?!" she gasped. "How? When?"
"Sis..." Nissa's lashes fluttered. "D'you remember everything now? I haven't told you anything yet. That means..."
"Huh?" Jana lifted her brows. "It's nothing. Pay it no mind."
Jana's mood went complicated. Nissa's pristine model face is tight with concern and weary. 'It's something to be concerned about, alright! That's 10 points off my piggy bank!'
"Is it PTSD? No, I've read your psychology reports. It's not that bad." Nissa shrugged before blurting, "Do you remember anything before the car accident?"
Jana's face was utterly devoid of emotion. She felt broken after that penalty. She felt as though it was not justified!
She eyed the interior design of the shop. It's sweet and very child friendly. Hailey is nowhere to be found. Jana was dreading the woman's presence but the female protagonist showed her leniency. Hailey was absent from their supposed first meeting. Jana's curiosity of the woman skyrocketed. She'd been imagining Hailey's appearance since day one.
'She could be a unicorn with two horns and I'd be really happy.'
"Queenie, are you listening?" Nissa choked. "Is it because you became stupid?"
Jana's head snapped towards her. "It's you that's stupid. Your ancestors were all stupid!"
Nissa gave her an awkward smile. "We're cousins."
'You're gorgeous, Nissa.' Jana reigned her temper in. 'It's just that you're too fake. If Queenie do trust you, why did she change her will at the very last minute? It's surely because she found out about your true color!'
"Queenie, the one who tried to kill you won't stop."
'She's outright threatening me.' Jana sinks on the chair. Looking from left to right, she gripped her purse when there's no Giovanni in sight.
Nissa said grimly, "Now that your assets were finally left in her name, she could order a hit on your head anytime."
Jana opened her lips only to leave it hanging. 'That's right.' Nothing was changed in her will because the Servantes wanted her to focus solely on her recuperation. Silvia was too good to her too, so any complaints, especially if it's voiced by Nissa, will be completely dismissed by the whole clan.
"Silvia wanted to kill me?" Jana shook her head. She sniggered loudly before rolling her eyes. "Aren't you a bit promiscuous? Wasn't it you who ordered the hit on me?"
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THE BENEFACTOR (English) Reality (3)
Ezekiel and Jana went shopping the whole morning. Because they were both college students both short in money, they opted to go visit thrift stores and dollar shops. They found a lot of useful things and a few miscellaneous items that Jana bought specifically for Vivien."I created Vivien for myself. I lost her halfway when my souls scattered. I'm glad that she went with you. She followed my memories and hold on to you, you're the most familiar thing to both of us inside the game." Ezekiel took a sip in his iced coffee while they walked in the park. His black jacket reeked of his head throb perfume. Every lungful of Jana makes her head full of his scent. "At first I thought she'd go for Jazz but then Jazz already had a system of her own so... it's kind of... complicated.""She never stopped looking for you, you know. She's a loyal older sister.""Yeah, I guess. We never really got to be closer before. After knowing about the things she did in order to find me... I feel happy. I was ne
THE BENEFACTOR (English) Reality (2)
It was a silent morning of February when our midterm exams began. I finished my paper and turned it in within 30 minutes of the test. My favorite part was the critical essay writing because the topic used was my report in the first month of the school-year, hence the subject is my forte. However, it was a minor subject. So passing it would mean I don't have to take it again. That's my main motivation the whole time I was taking it.I jogged to the cafeteria to get myself an early lunch. The crowded hall gets a bit humid and annoying during the break time, so I have to deal with my food at the earliest time to avoid unnecessary arguments with my schoolmates.Someone beat me on my favored seat when I got there.The spot with the nicest seat would be the window by the last corner of the room. It has a wide view of the cafeteria as well as the beautiful gardens outside the glass wall.It was a junior of mine who beat me to it. A fourth year highschool student with the dumbest polka dot ha
THE BENEFACTOR (English) Reality
'Meow.' Vivien hates her current situation. She can't speak! And her owner has been grumpy for the last two days. What seems to be the problem of the great Ezekiel?Well, apparently, he can't find her former host. Miss Jana 'hoest' Tesoro. Vivien is naturally sad about this— not. 'Hmp!'Her last host was indeed a very good one at exaggerating her mistakes and berating her about her lack of support! But to be fair, Vivien does miss Jana.They've passed several worlds and lived several lifetimes together. It is impossible not to get attached."What do you think about it, Ezekiel?" Spencer paced the room two times. When the man he questioned did not answer, he turned his face to Ezekiel's side. "Kiel? Hello?""What do you exactly hate about her? The one who jailed you inside the game is her uncle. You should stop associating them together. You have to take into consideration the fact that the game consumed her when she forced her way into the simulation just to save you.""That's what ir
THE BENEFACTOR (English) 7
"What do you suggest, Roshan?" The emperor is old. He had an expression that shows how tired he is even if this is his first private meeting this very day. He's not that enthusiastic about Jana and Roshan's relationship. He sees colors for what they really are. Pixena is hailed the winner even when the match has not yet started. What's wrong with giving Jana the third rank? Roshan has defended her to this point. Their relationship is obvious. He would always favor Pixena over any other girl in the empire. Bias works this way. Still, he can't dictate Roshan's wishes. If he saw Ms. Jana as a worthy woman... then he could only give his blessings."This month." Ezekiel gave Jana a small smile. He wrapped his hands around her delicate fingers, massaging it lightly. "I want the wedding to be this month."Jana can't believe it!This man tricked her thoroughly!With warm tears in her eyes, she nudged him lightly by the shoulders. That's why he said Jana should enjoy this world— because it was
THE BENEFACTOR (English) 6
"Lady Pixena, do you have any words for the players of this cooking event?" The emcee was more than elated to finally interview the prime minister's daughter. The woman was even more gorgeous up close!"Well, I chose to be blunt. Haha! If Lady Jana wins in this event, I will willingly shave my eyebrows."It was the hardest blow. Even Jana who was seen to be smiling up until three seconds ago is now frowning hard with a hurt expression on her face. Pixena didn't even flinch. She laughed right at the audience's face.'I thought I had to sabotage her dish to make Roshan lose his interest for her but lo and behold! She did it herself!' Pixena inhaled and assumed her timid expression."Wo-Wow!" The man got more than he expected. He only wanted to throw shade at Lady Jana for entertainment purposes but now Lady Pixena pulled a wide blown start of a real cat fight!Jana's parents took offense at what Pixena said. Even if Jana's dish does look bad. It doesn't warrant her insult just like tha
THE BENEFACTOR (English) 5
Denise hasn't shown her presence. It was official, she finally got out of the game. Ezekiel told her that and it finally settled the little bit of conscience in her mind.Morning came and the cook-off session started. Pixena —unsurprisingly, joined the challenge and ordered tons of vegetables and spices for her own use. The emperor was too biased because she allowed Pixena to do this when in fact, he had strictly implied that no one should use resources aside from what the organizers had prepared."Ladies and gents, you will be given an hour each to complete your dishes!"'Might as well give me an eternity and it will still taste the same— morbid shit.' Jana stood above the platform readied for her. The audiences scattered around to look at the two meter distance. Every contestant have either a concerned or nervous expression. Only Pixena was confident, smiling brightly and scattering kisses everywhere.Ezekiel stood at the center of the stage. He is one of the panelist chosen to judg
THE BENEFACTOR (English) 4
On that morning, Jana tried to see if she can make use of her antagonistic halo and be good about something in just one night. She heard something about 'beginner's luck' and so she hopes to see if the same good fortune applies to her.Well, it was proven not.She started early in the morning, doing her job earnestly and receiving cuts from the knife and burns from the pan itself. Up until now she can't see herself improving. Ezekiel was hopefully supplying her with good words. Too good words but the man won't personally taste the dishes that she prepared. She can take the hint so his promising words became empty not long after she exposed his dual face and black heart.Jana doesn't know which one to make tomorrow. 'God! The event will start tomorrow and I'm still not prepared!' Which dish is she going to make?She need not ask to know that Pixena will be there too. The life of the villain wraps around the protagonist. So if her name is on the participating list, then it means Pixena
THE BENEFACTOR (English) 3
"Pixena!" The exquisite saloon had its windows widely opened. It's understandable why they only cater to beautiful women— it would be a shame lowering the curtains down when the most fantastic view is inside. "Oh, wow! Girl, you look splendid!""Do I?" Pixena wasn't pleased. She cut her hair shorter than she would have liked. That's all because Roshan said that girl... Well, 'Jana' needs to cut her hair short. Could there be any other meaning why Roshan wanted the woman to cut her hair that way? No! It must be because Roshan himself likes girls with shoulder-width hair and nothing else.It's bad for eavesdropping on other people's conversation but she can't help it! Pixena liked Roshan for so long and these past three months... Jana has been following him like a loyal dog. She had dug about the woman's background— nothing shady. In fact, Jana has quite the modest background and the skill to boost it up too.At the age of ten, she was able to refine materials for her dad to use in thei
THE BENEFACTOR (English) 2
… a month ago …The people of the Durham empire looked all wealthy and secure in life. She saw the rural parts of the empire— still, even the farmers themselves have gold pendants in their necklace to show some sophistication. A mark that they came from a prosperous country, and that their ruler is generous enough to let them grow.Jana's family this time is a wealthy craftsman. Her father makes watches, customized jewelry and even compasses. He was even once commissioned by the royals themselves to make a gold-rimmed eye-glasses.Needless to say, her family has a reputation to uphold. And yes, their family knows how to live well too.Jana wore her velvet green nightgown and jewelries on her head. From afar, she's a sculpture of perfect glam. Up close, her skin looks radiant— not even a scar anywhere.A result of a good upbringing from a wealthy family.Her kitten heels clacked on the tiles while she walked gracefully on the corridor, Jana's eyes like an eagle hunting her prey.Her ta
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