Ideal | ni-ki

Chapter 59 (2) • Wedding Part 2

Long chapter for those who were waiting!!

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Chapter FIFTY-NINE

The ceremony was over and we're already at the reception for the dinner. The event was still on-going hosted by the host as we eat our dinner. Currently, I'm on the same table as Ni-ki and he just keeps taking glances at me and I can see it from my peripheral vision.

"So we're going to play a game. Since I'm a Filipino, why don't we try to play a very interesting game? I will be needing 4 pairs. One boy and one girl." The host said.

I was eating some nuts while the host picked 3 pairs from different tables. Just when I heard her voice  nearby as she approaches our table.

"Last pair. You..." She pointed at Ni-ki and then, "You." she pointed at me.

My eyes widened in surprised and immediately shook my head frantically. No way I am participating in any games. Not with Ni-ki.

"No no no. I don't want--"

Before I could even contradict, the host already went back infront, "We have our 4 pairs!"

I bit my lip and looked at Ni-ki who is now smirking at me. I let out a sigh of defeat and stood up, preparing to go infront.

I widened my eyes at Hani who is now giving me a smirk and cheering me on. I rolled my eyes at how teasing she is. I know she did this on purpose.

The newspapers were already laid out on the floor for each pair. Ni-ki is standing beside me and I admit, he smells good. I can already tell his expensive colonge as it lingers around the area and my nose. He has changed his scent as well. Our height difference intimidated me sometimes because I think he got taller considering he was already tall 3 years ago.

"Before we begin, please introduce your names first...."

"Hi, I'm Mira."

"I'm Shawn."

The first pair started and the others followed until the host is already infront of me, handing me the mic...

"Hi, I'm Helena." I said.

"I'm Noa." Ni-ki's deep voice echoed across the venue and I can already see some ladies in awe.

"So, the mechanics of game..." The host said, "A music will be played and while it's playing, you should do little dances and when it stops, you have to get in the newspaper without stepping outside of it. And before it plays again, the newspaper will be folded smaller and smaller and smaller that you have to think of way to make sure that you and your partner will still be inside the newspaper. The winner will receive a prize. Any questions?"

The 3 other pairs nodded in unison while Ni-ki and I just went with the flow. The music started playing and I was just standing there, awkwardly while Ni-ki was nodding his head to the beat.

The music suddenly stopped and Ni-ki and immediately stepped inside the newspaper. At the first round, no one lost since everyone still fits inside.

The game continued like the mechanics and everytime the music stops, we step inside the newspaper and then fold it after until the newspaper gets smaller. After 3 rounds, the first pair lost when one of them lost their balance.

After 5th round, the 2nd pair lost when one of them failed to make it inside when the music stopped. Now down to the last 2 pairs.

Now the newspaper is really small, making both of us impossible to fit in. At this round, the music is playing longer as usual giving more thrill and making it more intense while the host is hyping up the game.