Agape [ENGLISH - COMPLETED]

Chapter 26

Katerina's POV


"Agape, I already have the sketches of our costumes. Take a look at it." I put my sketchpad on her desk. She was about to see it when Dassens took it.


I immediately grabbed it away from her, "Don't be rude. I said Agape, not Whore." I tried my best not to sound sarcastic but I just can't help it. I rolled my eyes at her and handed the pad to Agape.


She browses each page. Until a satisfied smile beamed in her lips, "You're really the best, Katie! I'm sure they will love this. Hey, guys! Look! Our costumes are done!" She announced, gathering their attention. I turn my back to them and went back to my seat. Bitch is frowning, as usual. Ever since Agape moved out to her new seat, she's been frowning and glaring at Dassens.


"Hi, Ross and Babes." Law greeted. I just threw an empty and uninterested glance at him before rolling my eyes.


"I've had a talk with Rampage earlier. He wants to talk to us. About Agape."


"And why?" That's unusual. The Lazy King wants to have a meeting with us?


"I don't know. He says he wants us to be together again. I mean, Agape and us." He whispered with a smile. A ray of hope beamed in our faces.


I looked around before leaning forward, "Are you sure? What time?"


"Lunch break time." He whispered back. We haven't talked much since the teacher entered our room already. Just some lame, boring discussion. My mind was wandering around. I can't help but think about what we will be talking about later.


Though, I know it was about Agape. The Lazy King seems he won't give a fuck to others unless it was his girlfriend, Agape.


We've been looking for a perfect time where we can have a one-on-one talk with her. But she's always with them. And it will be impossible now that our schedules are full. We are busy persons, okay? Bitch has so many clients in her photography forte. I also have many things to do regarding my brand. And also, Law's busy with his modelling, photoshoots and new upcoming projects.


Plus the Intramurals. I signed up in Taekwondo. Bitch will be busy taking photos of the event for our newspaper. Law's in the track and field, and also in basketball. That's why approaching her is hard. We don't have any free time to do so at all.


*sighs*


That's why I'm somewhat thankful to Rampage. He's making it possible and easy for us. I don't really like her 'new friends'. They are the types of people you can't trust and believe. I've seen how unpleasant Celine's attitudes are. She's just toying Agape. I can say by how she roll her eyes on her when she's not looking at her. Fake bitch. If only I don't have manners, I would have kicked that face of yours.


"Okay. That's all for today. Don't forget to review. We'll have a long quiz tomorrow."


"Yes, Sir." They answered. The bell rings the moment he left. Not wanting my time go to waste, I moved fast, fixed and cleaned my seat.


"Let's go, Granny!!!" This bitch---!


I grabbed my bag when this bitch dragged me along with her. Rampage glanced at us and gave us a single nod. I pushed her away.


"Don't just drag me along, Bitch!" I taunted before checking my things inside my bag. Good thing all of my necessary things are here. Tsk.


"Hmmmp. Sorry, okay? I was just super, duper excited!" I don't care!


"Girls, don't fight. Let's go, let's follow him already." Lawrence wrapped his arms around our neck. It pissed me off so I twisted it.


"Ow! Ow! Ow! Babes!? It hurts!"


"Don't touch me with your filty hands." I sneered with an expressionless and cold face. I let his hand go before preceding them. Following where he goes.


He's not with his boys. But I saw Phoenix flirting with Trixie and Sandra. So I guess, he summoned him to watch after Agape. Great, what a smart move.


And now we reached our destination. The school garden. He was checking the roses, smelling them and talking to them. Seriously, what's our role here? Watch him talk with his plants? Flirt with them? What?


The silence between us was broken by Law. He have courageous guts to do so. Impressive.


"Alright, we're here Rampage. What are we talking about?" 


"Agape." My eyes rolled 360°.


"Celine and her girls went to her house last night. It should have been a fun, sleepover but it didn't went well. I think the reason why they asked her that is, that is to raid her closet. They took almost all of her things. And leaved nothing but mess." He plucked a rose before breaking its thorn. Our jaw drop. They did that!?


"I also caught Dassens sneaking inside her room in the middle of the night. Trying to open a cabinet inside her room because she was fucking 'curious' about what the fuck's inside. I know Dassens is up to something that's why I come over her house too. To watch them." My fists balled. Those bitches... i knew it! They'll just take advantages of her! I already memorized every single flaw of those bitches. My blood is boiling in annoyance.


"Honestly, I liked you more for Agape as her friends. Because I know you're not as fake like them. And you have the wealths to buy your own things. Unless one of you are gold-diggers. I hope none." Is he insulting us? No, me?


I don't need to beg for a piece of clothing because heck, I run my own brand, designs my own and make my own clothes!


"But I can't set a date since I don't know yet when will she have a free or vacant time."


"What about this weekend?" Bitch hoped. I nodded. Yeah, that's a good time for a talk. Free from school duties. And also, I don't have much of schedule too during weekends.


"Nah. Saturday and Sunday is our quality time. I'll bring her to Paris to buy her dozens of clothes from various expensive brands. And also, by Sunday, it will be our romantic date so, weekends are not available." He plucked another rose and removed its thorns. Our jaw drop.


Is he serious? They will go to Paris just to shop for branded clothes!?


"Next weekend then."


"Taken too. I'll take her to Japan to watch Sakura trees to bloom." What!?


"Next, next week then." Okay, hold your temper, Katerina. Understand them. They are unlabeled couple. So, breathe in, breathe out. Calm down.


"Taken too. We'll be sailing off the coast of Hawaii----"


"Then why did you call us here for!? Envy the both of you!?"


"Waaah! Granny, calm down! Calm down, okay!?"


"How can I calm down if he's pissing the hell of me!?" Dammit! What's the purpose of this talk if in every date we'll suggest, he have his own reason!?


Tsk. I should have known that I'll be just wasting my time here for nothing.


He start walking away. And where in hell is he going!?


"Next Friday. 5 am in the morning. Same place, here at the garden." We followed his movements. He paused before looking at us.


"This is your last chance. Make sure to settle everything before it's too late." And he completely left us here, dumbfounded.


Last chance to settle everything, huh? We'll see.



Agape's POV


"Uhhm, excuse me, girls. Vaspe is calling me. I'll be back! I promise!" Phoenix bid as he run away with his phone on his hand. I waved back to him in return because they didn't even bothered to throw a glance at him.


We just entered a restaurant and we're looking for a place to sit in. We found one, and we asked a waiter to clean the table before we could occupy it.


"Hmmm, what will be our lunch girls?" We opened the menus in our table. I'm not a heavy eater type unless I'm hungry that I could eat a horse. In fact, I'm on a diet this week so I will be presentable and sexy this weekened for my date with Cakeu. Hihi.


"May I take your orders, Sir and Ma'am?" Asked the waiter. They are still deciding what they'll take so I ordered first.


"Shrimp Scampi with pasta and cold water. And also, a slice of strawberry chocolate cake." I smiled at him before closing my menu. I handed it to him.


I glance at them, "What are yours, guys?"


"Hmmm, I don't know the taste of the premiums yet. We would love to order every premium please." Celine stated before passing the menu to the waiter. My jaw drop. P-Premiums!? But each premium costs 1,000 pesos. And there are 5 premium foods here. That will be 5,000 pesos!


"That won't be enough for the all of us, Celine. Double it, man." Parker added. The waiter did his job before excusing himself and left.


"Hey, you sure you can eat it all?" I'm worried that they might not be able to take it all in. It will be a waste!


"Of course, Agape! We can eat it all. We won't order a bunch if we can't." I was shocked because Sandra sounded sarcastic even though she looks like she was just making fun. I just nodded and didn't said a word again.


They called another waiter and ordered desserts and also appetizers. I also ordered for myself too.


When our orders came, I was astonished by how many foods were being served to us. I feel like I'm a ghost because they're not letting me join in their talk. And whenever I'll try to say something, I will be cutted. Sometimes, Celine stops me. So I keep my mouth shut and let them do all the talking. I don't know why. I'm being left out.


"Your bill, Ma'am, is 789 pesos." Woah, I never thought that will be cheap. I'm thankful it is!


I gave him a thousand and wait him to return with my change. When he came, he gave me my money and went to them to charge them for their bill. I was listening to them as I sort my things.


"Wait, where's my wallet? Trixie, did you have it?" Celine said as she search for her wallet inside her bag.


"I don't know! I think I forgot my wallet in my locker. Boys, can you pay for it for now?"


"Sorry, Trixie. We just paid our car's installation. What about you, Sandra?"


"Ugh. I am grounded guys. They freezed my bank accounts." Oh, that's terrible.


I felt their gazes on me. I held my head up, and they were all looking at me with pitiful faces.


"Agape, can you pay for it? I guess you heard our reasons, right?" Celine favored and hugged my arm.


"Huh? But---"


"C'mon, Agape. Pay it. The waiter's waiting. And the bell's about to ring again. C'mon." They pushed and it made me start panicking. I bit my lower lip.


"But I ran out of cash already..." It was true. I'm not used in taking all of my moneys. Manong just withdrawed 1,000,000 cash in thousand from my bank account this morning and, I didn't had the chance to take some with me since what's inside my wallet is enough for me alone for this day.


"Use your card then. Wait, let me see."


"Celine---" I gasped when she took my wallet from me. She opened it and took all of my cards out.


"Wow! Look at these credit cards! Black, American, Centurion, Dubai First---you're so rich, Agape! Here, take this black card. Faster!" I was about to take it from her when each one of them grab my cards. Amazed and stunned.


"Let's go shopping later, Agape? Your treat!" And before I could refuse, they showed me their begging and pitiful puppy faces. I looked away.


"But I can't..." I still don't know what my father's planning to do that's why I'm being super thrift these past few days. If I were to spend and spend and spend, and he ends depositing in my accounts, it will be over for me.


"Okay, we'll go shopping by ourselves then. We'll borrow your black card for now, okay? Hey, bring her cards back." My eyes widened. What? She will what!?


"But Celine---"


"Agape, we are friends right?" She faced me and showed me her sweetest smile.


Friends...


I bowed down, "Yes..." She laughed.


"Then let us borrow your black card! I'll return this to you right away. Let's go!" Trixie threw my wallet back at me. They were all here except for my black card. I watch them all walk away in joy, cheering loudly as Celine wave my black card in the air. They left me again.



My friends left me again.



I don't know if what they are doing is still right. Especially Celine. First, the girls took my things without me giving my permission yet. But they still did. They still rushed in my closet, taking anything that will caught their liking, as if they're in shopping frenzy because it was sale. I don't have any complaints about that at all because they are my friends. And I can buy new again. And also, Cakeu promised me he'll take me to Paris so I can have and wear branded clothes again.


Now, they ordered abundantly. And look, some were not eaten. They didn't even managed to consume it all. I don't believe that they left their wallets nor don't have any moneys because I saw it earlier as they sort their bags before we got here.


Isn't taking possessions of others without the owner's consent is a type of stealing? Yes, I am with them but I didn't said 'Yes' to them. What if they overused my black card? What if they abused it? What if...they won't return it to me anymore? What should I do? Father will be really, really mad at me once he knew this.


"Uhhm, you can have the foods that they didn't moved. It's yours." I said to the waiter and showed him a faint smile. I leave the restaurant and run so I could make it on time. I've learned my lessons before. I don't want to be late again.



Time passes by and it's dismissal already. They didn't even wait me to come with them. Or even walk with them as we leave the campus. They left me the moment they heard the bell rings. Excited to go shopping using my card. I just watch them. And I don't know why but loneliness is swallowing me. Again. The same feeling I've felt when Katie, Law and Rosseu exiled me from the group. Though they're not casting me away right now but I feel like I was nothing to them anymore.


I began walking all by myself. All I can see was a group of students, walking with their friends and having fun since classes are over. Everywhere I look, in every corner of this hallway, I could see buddies. And I'm the only one who's walking alone.


My grip on the strap of my bag tightens. My chest starts feeling heavy again. And my stomach's starting to feel upset. Not because Mother Nature is calling me. I'm feeling bad. I want to cover my ears so I wouldn't hear their laughs. I want to cover my eyes so I wouldn't be envious in their relationship. I want to run away so I wouldn't stay here any longer because it pains me even more.


"Wow! Birthday party!? Sure! I will come!"


"Bro, you never beat me once in Xbox so don't be proud! Hahahahahaha!"


"My sister just opened her own rrestaurant nearby. Why don't you try her own made dishes?"


"Let's go shopping, girls! My treat!"



I walk even faster until I reached the elevator. I was about to enter when someone tried to enter too, bumping on me.


"S-Sorry! You can go first---" I bit my lips upon seeing who it was.


"H-Hi! Looks like you're not with them. Where are they?" She said comfortably before going inside. I followed her. And the other two came after us.


"Uhm, yeah. They're kinda busy." I said before pushing the button.


"I see. Would you like to walk with us?" He invited. My eyes widened at him, and he was smiling at me welcomely.


"A-Are you sure? But...we..." My lips tremble. Why are they acting like...as if nothing happened between us?


"Can you really see us now as strangers, Agape?" Katie said all of a sudden while checking her watch.


Strangers?


"What are we to you? Strangers? Enemies? Or friends? You're the only one who can answer that question. Because you see, we admit that we are at fault here too. We're wrong for mistreating you. But if you see us as strangers now, we can still be friends anytime. Just don't come at us crying because they abused you. You see, if your man can kill a woman," she drop her hand and looked at me with cold, empty eyes.


"---I can kill them too if I have a choice."


*ting!*


"I'm leaving first. Take her with you so she won't feel alone. Goodbye." She waited for the doors to open before leaving, walking casually. I stared at her back.


My mind...was blank.


What did just happened?


A warm hand wrapped around my wrist. It was Rosseu, smiling at me warmly with tears welling up in her eyes, "Let's go, Bestie?"


My heart bursts in overwhelming emotions. I smiled at her back with teary eyes.


"Hmmm. Let's go, Rosseu." And with holding hands, we leave the elevator. Law's tailing us. And I don't know why but I feel comfortable with them again.


Warm arms of love embraced me.


This is friendship. And I'm sure of that.



Ralei's POV


I puff the smoke of my tobacco outside my balcony. It blend away with the chilling breeze of the coming winter season. I felt the presence of Viktor. My right hand. The only person I could trust in this world full of masked ignorants.


"Lord Ralei, you have summoned me. What can I do for you?"


I pour some brandy in my glass and shaked it gently.


"About my son, what is he doing?" I haven't heard anything from him anymore. What does he care about for him to be silent as the grave? I've been sensing unusual movements from him. I lose touch with my boys. I wonder what is he doing?


"A perfect question, My Lord. The spy we sent for him sent me pictures. Lord Rampage...has a woman. Here are the pictures of them together." The word 'woman' freezes me in my postion. My brows formed a straight line as  I give him sharp, dagger-like look.


"What do you mean he has a woman? And he's not saying anything to me at all!?" Rampage, are you swaying my orders now?


"I don't have the answers to respond your questions, My Lord. Do you want me to contact him?" I took the envelope he was holding by force and opened it. I outraged as I glimpse at every picture.



Rampage Kirk...!



How could you hid this thing to me!?



"My Lord, calm down. I believe that we need to hear his explanation first. Didn't he usually said, after all the girls you've sent him, that he found them boring? I know Lord Rampage. He will never betray and break your rules."


I tore the pictures apart and threw it away. It flew away as the wind made it scatter mid-air. I sealed my fists tight. I closed my eyes and did some relaxing breathing. Until it calmed me down.


"I am waiting for your commands, My Lord." I signalled him.


"We'll talk about that later. How are the Royal Families doing?" I asked before lighting another tobacco.


"Our probe is still ongoing, My Lord. There are no careless movement from each Royal Families. And also, they made their exposures limited, and never seen roaming around without veing surrounded by the royal army." He reported. It made me laugh.


"PATHETIC, ENTITLED-PEOPLE!" Hahahaha! Now they're like preys hiding from the same hunter and predator!


"Let's keep us in low-key for now. If you seen an opening, send Rampage right away. Keep an eye to him and his woman. I would love to know her. You may leave and spread the word."


"Yes, My Lord." He replied. He pootle to the door and close it without making any sound.


I heave the tobacco in and the smokes out. I gaze at the city lights. I laid my tobacco in the cigarette tray whilst eyes still locked in the scenery outside. I feel the ring in my finger. Hatred embraces my heart as the scars in my sould swells once again.


"Non mi fermerò fino a quando siamo l'ultima rotonda rimanente, tutti. Vengo agitare le morti nonforgibili. Li porti tutti. Ti prometto, mia moglie." This bloodbath will never end until the last of you are down, Royalties. From the oldest to the youngest, even the unborn ones in your members' wombs, I will make sure we'll never show mercy. We will never. I will NEVER.


A life for a life. A child for a child. A family for a family. And a crown for a crown.


I will annihilate you all.



Rampage Kirk's POV


"C-Cakeu? W-Why are you here again? Is something wrong?" I can see concern all over her face. She sits down on her bed, beside me.


"How did you went in?"


"I break in through your window." I answered honestly before prodding her open window. She gaped at me.


"Are you serious!? Why would you that!? You should have entered by the front door!" Ah, she's sermonizes me now. How loud.


"I don't want them to know I'm here. They might report my frequent visitation here." I huffed before rolling myself in her blanket. Now I look like a delicious cinnamon roll. Or hotdog.


"They won't do that unless it's an emergency. You look cute there, Cakeu. Pfft." I am?


I frowned at her.



"What makes you sad? Is there something wrong?" She asked, intrigued. I shooked my head.


"Nothing. I just wanted to frown because I'm not happy." My answer makes sense.


"And why are you not happy?" I frowned even more.


"I don't know. I just wanted to be sad." It's true. Maybe because the time is passing by slowly? I badly want to meet weekends. Ugh!


A romantic date with Agape in Paris. Waah, this dirty mind of mine thinks silly and naughty thoughts!


"Aww, don't be sad, Cakeu. You know what, I'm writing songs about you." She shared before laying beside me. She hugged me.


"I hope it's not about break up songs." Like, I don't want to.


"Don't be silly. I would only write one if we ever split apart. Remember? We don't have any label at all." She chuckled. And I don't know if I should be pissed or annoyed or irritated or what. But it came from Agape. So, I'm calm. But if ever it came from others, expect the worst.


"I'm planning to record the finished ones rawly. And I'm hoping you will listen to it."


"Of course, I will. Nothing's greater than your voice, Agape. You're my angel. And I'm your devil. I will listen to it over and over again and I will never get tired of it." I said as I bury my face on her chest. I plant small kisses there by pouting.


"Really? That will be great. Because the reason why I made that is for you to listen to it whenever you're feeling annoyed, irritated or angry. I hope it will help you calm down even during your storms and...fights. You know, assassin things." Her words made my eyes teary.


"You're so sweet, Love. That's so sweet. Thank you. I assure you it will. Because hearing your angelic voice brings me to my sanctum. I would love to hear your masterpieces, Love." Dedications are the best. Especially if I'm her inspiration. Nothing is more overwhelming than that. Agape...you're the sweetest girl ever.


"Cakeu?"


"Yes, Love?" I look at her. She smiled at me sweetly, so sweet that I feel like I soon will be diagnosed with diabetes. Oh, Agape. That kind of smiles rapes me in my dreams.


"Nothing. I just want to call you." Damn, my heart's overjoyed once again. Can't she think about any other things but me so she called me? Oh, my Agape. Why are you so dear? You're making me blush and giddy!


"Cakeu?"


"Yes, Love?" This time, she looks problematic. Is something troubling her?


"I had a talk with them. And...Katie..." I blinked. They already did? Then, I have no reason to meddle with it anymore. But, why does she look so problematic?


"Cakeu, you think I can see them as strangers now?" Huh?


I stared at her face, "I don't know, Agape. Have you asked yourself that? What are they to you now, Agape? Because you see, I know they are the 'friends' you've been wanting, looking, and waiting for. I knew them for a quite while now, though we're not close. But Katerina, despite treating the two coldly, sometimes harshly, their friendship remained until now. And I can say that their kind of friendship is strong."


I rolled back to free myself from the blanket before rolling back to her again and embraced her.


"You can trust them. Keep secrets with them. You can do many fun things with them, Agape. They are the friends you deserve. Not someone like Celine. Believe me. I know what's the best for you." I kissed her forehead. Her eyes sparkled in tears.


"Can they still accept me, Cakeu? Can they...still...treat me like a friend?"


"Of course, they will. If they won't, I'll make them poor." I joked but it didn't lightened the atmosphere around us. Not even a bit.


"C'mon, will they talk to you if they won't?" That's a simple logic. Of course they won't talk to her unless they have something to say. Unless they are pursuing to take her back. Because I know they know that she's in the wrong hands. I just can't tell her: "Agape, avoid Celine, she's a bitch" now that they already poisoned her mind. And the decision will still be coming from her in the end. And we can't defy us if that's what she wants.


"Now, stop crying and think positively. You're such a crybaby, Love. Try to make your heart hard sometimes. It's not bad to be cold-hearted at times like this---Ouch. I'm just kidding." What a sadist! It doesn't hurt at all. It's like a baby hitted me. How light!


"Hmmmph. Let's just go to sleep. And Cakeu,"


"Yes, Love?"


She flicked my forehead, "Ouch! What was that for!?" I whined as I cover my forehead. She smirked. I drooled. Sexy...


"NO TOUCHING!" And she turned her back at me, hugging a pillow tight and one between her legs.


"That's unfair! How am I supposed to fondle your boobs, Agape!?" They are one of the reasons why I'm here!


"That's why I'm covering them because you'll ravish them, pervy." Ack! Since when did she heightened her guard!?


This is not a good night at all!