Jay's POV:
I stayed up late and waited till it was 12 PM. It's officially my birthday. Happy birthday to me! I got a message from someone.
Keifer:
Happy birthday wifey! I'm the first to say that right?
Jay:
Thank you but no.
Keifer:
Who beat me?
Jay:
Me of course.
Keifer:
I'll accept that wifey, you're always first for me.
I heard a knock on my door.
"Happy birthday Jay" Aries came in, "sleep early now"
He patted my head and closed the door. I fell asleep after a while. Today is also the day. The day of the banquet.
It will take place near our school because the entire school will be there. Yes. Not only is it a banquet, I will be giving a speech to the students and many huge companies.
Angelo, Keifer, David, Yuri, they would all be there representing their companies. They all want me on their side. How lovely.
I got up and got ready quickly, making sure to pack the outfit I was wearing at the banquet in my bag. It was a chinese traditional inspired short dress, a purple top with embroidery and a black short dress. My type of clothes. I was planning to wear a black and white one but couldn't choose. I made sure to smell nice. I have to disappear and change when I go there.
"It's today right?" Aries whispered in my ear, while Angelo was driving us.
I nodded in response, trying to remain calm and composed.
"Jay-Jay this is really important, you should learn from the founder of that company. I heard they were quite young," Angelo lectured.
"Yes, I should learn from her!" I said sarcastically, which led to the demon staring at me.
Why does everyone like to stare at me so much huh?
"Behave at the banquet okay, and come back home with a lesson. Oh, and happy birthday", Angelo wished me.
Oh course his happy birthday comes with a sermon.
"Thank you"
The rest of the car ride was silent. I heard that after the banquet section e and the rest of them were planning a surprise party for me. Too bad they're the ones who are about to get surprised.
I can't wait to see the look on their faces.
I got out and walked into the hall, greeting my classmates. The speech will start in an hour. I will change in 55 minutes and get prepared. I still have time to stall. Not really stalling, but you know.
I already saw the majority of the bigger companies arriving early. They all were chatting with each other. The students started arriving too.
"What are you thinking of Jay?" The little kumag suddenly sat beside me.
"N-nothing"
"Are you okay wifey?" Keifer took the other seat beside me.
"Yea" I muttered.
He was about to hug me but Angelo was staring at us so I stopped him.
"Is this person important for you Keifer?" I asked him.
"I'm supposed to get them on my side. But no one is important as you wifey in my heart. I would give it all for you, in the name of love" he said softly.
Time passed by quickly as everyone arrived. Every section was sitting at a different table, Section E sitting at one of the tables in the front. The others weren't happy about that.
55 minutes are up.
"I'm gonna go to the bathroom, I'll be back" I told Keifer.
He nodded and told me to be safe.
I snuck into the changing room and changed. THE PRESSURE IS RISING.
My heart feels like it's going to explode. All these years I've been preparing for this. I feel like I still can't do this. It feels like I'm having a heart attack. It hurts. My heart trembles with every move I take. I feel like it's impossible. Then I remember, that someone told me, anything is possible. Impossible = I'm possible. I can do it. Percy and Aries will be there to support me.
I walked to the side of the curtain, ready for the announcement to come. My heart is beating like a thunderstorm.
"Now we welcome the star of this banquet, founder and chairman of J&JHealthcare"
CALM DOWN. YOU CAN DO THIS.
I walked out with my back heels and changed into my outfit. I heard gasp, saw eyes widening and people protesting.
I heard Angelo say, "Jay what are you doing?"
"Wrong place student" someone shouted.
"Get off the stage", another screamed.
"Hello everyone." Everything became silent.
"My name is Jasper Jean Fernandez Mariano, and I'm the chairwoman of J&JHealthcare"
I saw Keifer's eyes widened and others too. Some people's jaws dropped lower than the deep sea. Angelo looked confused. C-in and the rest of section e looked confused and surprised.
"I go by many names, but the people here probably know me as Jay-Jay or most of them do"
"5 years ago, when I was 13, I created this company from scratch. I always was extremely intelligent, and always hoped I could help others. I built this corporation not for money, yet so I could help others. Victims. Victims of s*x trafficking, ab*se, r*pe and more. Children. Those in need of help. Those who saw their loved ones struggling to afford medicine. Those who could not support themselves. J&JHealthcare is not just a label or a random medical company. It is an organization that is created to help victims, to save them, to heal them, to hear them, to give a voice for those who are silenced. When I was 13 and just started this, I never told anyone. Not a soul. I always want to keep things low. I thought I wouldn't be that successful either. But now, this corporation has spread all over Asia and helps hundreds of millions. And this small company that a child built, has now also surpassed the Watsons." I smiled proudly, and while giving my speech, I felt a couple tears drop,
The atmosphere changed to something more understanding. I think they somewhat understood. The people who I personally know still looked confused though. Oh, and that ugly old man had a face full of regret, and so did Keifer's father and Keigan. No offense to Keigan but it was funny to watch!
"I would like to thank the people who have always supported me, my brothers. I would like to thank the people who helped raise me. My cousin and my aunt. I would like to thank the man that helped me learn how to love. Mark Keifer Watson. And I would like to thank the kids that always let me stay in their trouble. Section E."
"Thank you all for coming here and I hope you can enjoy the banquet"
The crowd roared, cheering and giving a loud applause. The news reporters were shooting like they were in war.
I walked down from the steps to be approached by the people I know. Section E, Angelo, and a few more people.
Angelo looked speechless.
"I knew my grandson had a good eye, why don't we sign a contract" Yuri's grandfather slowly walked up to me with his cane.
"すみません,私はただ価値のない,役に立たない女の子です." I fired, mocking the way he called me a useless and worthless girl at the engagement party.
I wish I could take that cane and break it or smash it on his head.
"You speak Japanese?"
I smiled in response and turned around to see everyone staring at me. Great….
"Is this what you were hiding?" Angelo rushed to ask me.
"Yes.."
"Why didn't you tell me? Who knew?"
"Why would I? Only my assistant, Aries and Percy knew"
"What do you mean, why would you tell me? Don't you trust me?"
"Did you trust me?"
"Jay-"
"Did you tell me my father came to see me? Did you tell me about all the things you are hiding? How Keifer begged you so he could see me?"
"How-"
"I have my ways" I mocked the way Keifer said it.
"What about us Jay?" Denzel questioned.
"You guys didn't tell me either."
"Did you also know about the plan way before?" Eren mumbled.
"Yes. I knew the day it started"
"But-, why didn't you tell us you knew?"
"Since you guys wanted to play with me, I played back"
"But you won't leave us right?...you still love me right?" Ci-n cried.
"I'm leaving section e of course, you really think I would like you guys?," I said coldly.
They all rushed to stop me and disagreed.
"I was joking! I already forgave you"
"Don't joke like that" David scoffed, this is the first time I've seen him actually stressed.
Keifer was about to speak but his father came. Ewwww, trash!
"You're really good at pretending to be stupid" he complimented.
"Thank you"
His smile dropped and he was about to leave when I stopped him.
"Wait, I have a gift for you" I informed him.
"Oh really now?"
I saw Keifer, Keigan and Angelo stressing. So sad.
"Of course, I have to repay your kindness"
His eyebrows scrunched.
I signaled my assistant to come and get a brief case, when it came, everyone looked at it curiously.
"Jay" Keifer softly warned me.
"Don't worry," I whispered in his ear.
I opened it and inside was a gun. Eyes widened.
"So, Kaizer Watson. Let me ask this time."
His breath hitched.
"Do you want to turn yourself in and receive a death sentence, or do you want to have a legal battle and receive the death sentence?"
"I don't understand what you mean, but I won't give up so easily" he tried to say confidently, but I could see his eyes trembling.
"Okay, if that's what you want" I said, putting back the gun and sending my assistant off.
"You know how to use a gun?" Angelo asked.
"I'm not stupid like you think."
"Baby sistah, I knew you could do it" Percy pushed through the crowd.
I hugged him tightly.
"What about me?" Aries whined.
I pulled him into the hug too.
"So you can pay off my debts?" Drew asked as soon as he got the chance to.
"Yes"
"REALLY JAY?"
"Don't support his gambling" Yuri threatened.
"Shut up you don't know anything" I stared into his eyes.
"Y-you know Jay?"
"Drew, I knew way before"
"So you'll help me?"
"If you ask me again I won't."
"Speaking of help…." I started, and they waited for me to continue. I called my assistant again, this time he brung contracts.
"Aries, this is for you to sign. Percy this one's for you," I said handing them both their contracts.
"And Kuya, you will get projects, and Keifer I will give you my full support in Watsons"
"Jay, why did you do that with that monster? Do you know how dangerous it is to face him?"
"Keifer, I've done worse. You barely know about me. And I have evidence"
"Evidence? Was your love fake then?"
"Of course not! I'm not like you! And I can get my hands on anything"
"I'm sorry wifey" he stammered.
"Don't apologize"
I saw Keigan approaching me from a distance.
"I'm sorry Jay, and I'm sorry Keifer. I owe you both apologies, especially you Jay"
"Your apology is accepted." We said at the time.
Now he's copying me huh? What's this behavior Keifer?
Keigan looked off and left quickly.
"Jay I'm not so sorry" Keifer apologized staring at my lips.
"For?"
"For what I'm about to do" he leaned in and suddenly crashed his lips on mine. What the f*ck?
IN FRONT OF ANGELO AND ARIES? King of the worst timing always.
Angelo didn't hesitate to punch him. Ehhh. I knew it.
"Angelo" Keifer started, "Can I marry your cousin?"
"ARE YOU INSANE?" He shouted, raising his fist threatening to hit him again.
"Sorry I meant engaged"
"I would never let you date her, let alone engage"
"We're already dating," Keifer shot back, making Angelo look at me. I smiled in response and hid behind Keifer.
Keifer do you want me dead with you? What did I do?!
"Is he telling the truth?"
"Y-ye-yes…"
"Jay-Jay! How could you!?"
"Come on, he's way better than Yuri!" I bargained with him.
Yuri looked hurt but I didn't care. I hate manipulative cheaters.
"You know that Jay? I can't even stop you anymore, you're 18 now" he admitted, "Just be careful Jay"
SUCCESS!
I noticed some random guest walking towards us. Who are they?
Ahhh, it's a Chinese company.
"Little girl, would you like to get married to my grandson, he's 20 this year, he's young and smart." The grandmother asked me.
Uhhhh.
What should I say? I don't wanna be mean. But I don't want to accept it either, ugh.
Keifer was on fire with jealousy. He still gets jealous, well obviously, I'm so beautiful.
"My sister isn't marrying anyone" Aries denied her protectively, he stepped in before Keifer could.
"对不起奶奶,我不能",I kindly tried refusing, trying to cover up what Aries just said.
The old lady understood and left. I hit Aires lightly.
"What was that for?!"
"You should be nicer! Don't be that blunt!"
"Okay birthday girl"
The rest was pretty peaceful and went well. I went to Watson's estate because Keifer wanted me to go there. Obviously it was because of my birthday, unless they just also wanted to discuss with me about the banquet. Very sure it's because of my birthday tho. AND I DIDN'T EVEN GET THE CHANCE TO TALK TO MY GIRLS. RAKKI, GRACE, MICA I DIDN'T GET A CHANCE TO TELL THEM. NOOOO. I'll just tell them later and explain I'm just being dramatic. They would understand and probably already understand some because of the speech.