"WHAT?! News flash, a young, inexperienced college undergrad has joined the Moral Ez Enterprises' high circle as their newest Chief Private Health Physician. Achan Allare, the rumored son of the past President's Spiritual Representative?!" A young man shouted as he reads the news.
"What is it?!" His classmate held his shoulders after rushing in to see what happened.
"No- Nothing..." The young man answered as he turns off his phone.
"Are you sure? I don't think I ever heard you scream like that- did you see that ghost again?" His classmate, one of his close friend crossed his arms as he stares at the young man.
"I don't think that person's a ghost- but it's not about that! I just saw the news about a young guy making it into the Moral Ez Enterprises." The young man said, hiding the fact that he knew the said person.
"Oh, the so-called Great Babaylan's Son? Of course he'll make it on that company, with his father's background in spirituality and the obsession for spiritual ascension of that CEO of Moral Ez. I'm sure he got the position without being background checked! *Sighs* Scammers these days, they get younger and younger!" His classmate scoffed in disbelief.
"Ye- Yeah, that's why I got so worked up- can you believe we're about the same age? Yet, he's already earning millions?!" The young man tried to be convincing.
"Well, your grandmother's a Pagan believer right? I'm sure you know something about Witchcraft, if not, ask her to teach you. So that you can apply for work there, now that the heir's temporary acting as their CEO. I'm sure he's more dumb than his father, you'll definitely be hired as another Spiritual Healer!" His friend tried to tease him.
"Can you stop? My Grama's not Pagan, she's- she's just a woman from the earlier era! Her time and belief's just a little different from ours, okay?!" The young man clapped back.
"Geez, my bad, okay? I just wanna cheer you up- though, I don't know how that kid managed to figure out the illness of the CEO's heir just by using his father's medieval Practice, it almost looks believable that he healed him using the ancient spiritual remedy!" His friend added before going back to his chair as the class was about to start.
"Achan, what are you doing?!" The young man asked to himself as he stares at the stolen shot from the company's building of the person named Achan.
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Achan's P.O.V
*Sniff*
This bed's scent, the same as that night?
"Can you just focus!" He snatched my hands away from his face and tugged it behind him.
Then I remember the night that I seem have forgotten up until now.
"How come- *Hick* you never told me that- *Hick* you have this hunk of a body... I thought you're more of a nerdy type-" I said as I dig my face on his broad chest.
"What the fuck?!" I opened my eyes as I realize who's the real person I was talking to back then!
It wasn't Manager? But then- why did he said he didn't-
"He's talking about the night he kissed me, for the second time!" I told on myself as I piece together the puzzles in my head.
"Naurrrrrrr!" I squeezed my head as I realized what I did that night!
"The fuck?!" I remembered him cursing at me when I bit his neck, this time, the voice became clear as the day.
"It's Sir Uther!" I rolled on the bed as my memories from that night came rushing back.
I was drunk though... I was drunk!
"Wha- *Hick* you did to your hair?" I giggled as I played on it.
"You reek of alcohol!" He said, still not moving away from me.
"No shit sherlock!" I laughed as I wrap my hands around his neck.
"Can you get off of me?" He whispered.
"Pfft, shouldn't I- *Hick* be the one saying that? You're surely taking your time!" I played on his cheeks and smi-
"FUCK!" I fell on the bed after remembering that part.
"Did you fall?!" A voice interrupted my whining as it enters the room.
"Young Master?!" I quickly stood up and fixed up the bed.
His bed!
"Seems like the effects of the drug has completely vanished from your system, you look lively!" He chuckled as he place a tray full of food on his computer table.
"About that night-" I stopped myself as I was about to reveal my stupid drunken mischief!
Well, it's not totally a secret, he's part of it Achan, don't be stupid-
"Don't worry about that, I already talked to Ricco and we decided to reassign him away from you to-"
"No!" I stopped him.
"What do you mean?" He turned to me as I walk close to him.
"I already forgave him!" I smiled at him, eyes closed.
"Didn't he attacked you last night?" He sounded irritated.
"It's not his fault he thought that I was dangerous to both him and myse-" I stopped talking after seeing him so close to me when I opened my eyes.
"Are you seriously gonna forgive that idiot?!" He sneered as if he's the victim.
"Don't worry about me, also, thank you!" I stepped back and thank him before running out of his place.
*Sigh*
"What was that?!" I pressed on my chest as I feel it pounding so fast.
Am I getting attacked by the Witch of the Forest right now?
"Or was it because of him?" I whispered before running into my room.
I don't have time to think about that, I need to figure out where's Manager right now-
I could have asked him before leaving in a rush, damn it Achan!
"There you are!" Manager stood up from my bed as he watch me enter my room.
"That was fast!" I told myself as I stare at the distressed looking Manager.
"Ricco, what happened to you?" I walked towards him as I stare at his busted lip.
"I- It's nothing, I just... I slipped last night when I tried to run after you!" He tried to smile but he's too guarded to even show any emotion.
"What do you want?" I stepped back after seeing him being uncomfortable when I got close to him.
"I- I came here to apologize from what I've done to you, that was too much, I'm sorry!" He lowered his gaze as he fiddles with his fingers.
"Pfft!" I couldn't stop myself, I just can't take him seriously!
"Wha- What? Did I say something funny?" He slowly smiled after seeing me not upset.
"It's nothing, I just find it entertaining to see you act cute for your age!" I laughed.
"Really? So, do you forgive me?" He put his fists together and placed it on his chin.
"Ricco, you're something else!" I laughed before taking a step forward to hug him.
I can feel his shock for a moment, he didn't move for a few seconds before he hugged me back.
"Does this mean, we're still friends?" He asked.
"Dude, we were never friends!" I giggled before moving away from him.
"Can we?" He pulled me in his arms.
"What do you exactly want... You said something that night, right?" I took both his hands that was wrapped in my waist and held it tight so that I could see his face.
"Achan? Can I ask you a question?" He sighed as he prepares for his question, showing a hint of hesitation from his eyes.
"If you can't just say it, I will. Ricco, I like you... Ever since the day you tried to help me awaken my power!" I smiled as I tell him what I felt.
"What? Really?!" He's stunned hearing my confession.
"What about you, you do like me, don't you?"
"I do!" The hesitation vanished and replaced by a strong sense of dedication.
He leaned to me but I just held my hand in front of his face to keep him from stealing another kiss.
"Wait, let's get you fixed up first!" I chuckled before pulling him into my balcony.
Where my assorted herbs and plants are being raised!
"The Rose bud's enough to reduce the swelling!" I explained to him as I pick the smallest rose flower in the pot.
"Achan?" He called for me as he watches me pray to raise the flower's effect.
"Hmm?" I answered after reciting the Spell.
"What made you like me?" He asked as I swab the flower bud on his lip.
"Honestly, I don't know either... Maybe, it's your strong dedication for your work- how you tried your best to convince me!" I smiled as I stare at his shrinking lip.
"I'm really sorry!" He placed his palms on both my cheeks as he lean towards me.
"I know, and I forgave you already!" I smiled before walking back in, leaving him hanging.
There's no way I'll let him steal another kiss, I'll play hard to get, he can't be the only one who's gonna enjoy this, right?
"Before I leave, can you please promise me one thing?" He rush to me and hugged me tightly.
"What is it?" I laughed as I feel his hands explored my back.
"Promise me that you'll behave until I come back, keep the Young Master safe for me, please?" He acted cute again as he repeatedly peck his lips on my neck.
"About that, I already told Young Master to keep you-"
"That's not possible?!" He was shocked after hearing it.
"What? Don't you want to keep me close?!" I pouted as I stare at his shocked face.
"No- No! I just... I just can't bring myself to be forgiven so easily! Achan? I- If you love me, can you please just let me serve my time? I want to confidently say that I deserve to be loved by you!" He smiles as he caress my back.
"Well, you do love me, don't you?" I asked him the same question earlier.
"I do, I do love you, Achan!" His smile widened as he wrapped his hands tighter, making me closer to his face.
"Then you don't have to do that!" I smiled as I raise the rose bud that I was still holding.
"Is that for me?" He smiled as he stare at the flower in my hand.
"Did you know that I basically invented faking a smile?" I smirked at him as I gently squeeze the flower.
"What- What do you mean?" His smile faded.
"What? Something wrong?" My smile widened as I see his lips turned pale.
"Did you really think I won't sense your little lie? Did you think that I would still love you after what you've done to me? At first I tried to convince myself that you're just doing your job, but to think that you can just walk all over me because I had some feelings toward you? You're mistaken, now, tell me, who helped you?" I threw the rose bud at his face as I let out my pent out anger.
Anger from him, myself, and the world.
I know this is late but, why? Why did I let my guard down? How did I not see that he's just playing- well, I did knew, I just saw pass through all his deception. I knew he was just acting since the day we met. I just chose to be blinded to let my heart feel at least a little bit of affection- but after realizing that someone from my Coven had helped them reveal me, I must act and stop acting blind!
"Achan? You're scaring me!" He knelt in front of me as his courage began to shrink.
"Rose, a very powerful fragrant ingredient, also used for anti-inflammatory. But it's best when used for Love Potion. Though I couldn't gather the other ingredients for the potion itself, but making you say you love me was already enough to strengthen the Love Spell using the Rose bud alone!" I stated as I watch him fell on the floor and crawl for the door.
"You- You're despicable!" He murmured as all his strength escapes his body.
"Weren't you the one who told me that, if I love you. I should let you serve your time? And who's best at making you repent for your sins other than the person you commit the sin to?" I whispered to his ears as I turn him around to face me.
With his weakened body, I easily managed to place my lips into his, sealing the Spell!
"Now, tell me, who helped you?!" I shouted after seeing his lips turned back to normal.
"I- It's Elder Vervaine!" He confessed as his eyes filled with so much affection.
"FUCK!" I grabbed my hair and gently tugged into it after hearing the name of our beloved Elder!
"Achan!" He sat next to me as he touches my neck.
"Is there somebody else?!" I looked at him as I try to contain myself.
"Nobody, just Elder Vervaine Santiago!" He replied with a heavy breath.
"That damn old witch!" I scorned after recalling that "Fairy filled" woman's face!
I just watch him stare at my lips, the effects of the Spell surely doubled on him. He did kissed me a bunch of time already, making his attraction towards me a bit more powerful!
"Achan!" He suddenly launched at me, making us fall unto the carpeted floor.
He hungrily went for my lips and tried to explore it with his tongue.
"Fuck!" I moaned after he dug his face on my neck, sending an addicting stimulation.
"Achan, I love you!" He smiled as he catches his breath.
"No, you do not, that's just the effect of the Spell, you'll return to normal soon!" I composed myself as I realize my own words.
"But-" He tried to reach for me when I stood up to get away from him.
"I got what I need from you, that was my revenge, we're done here!" I ran for the door and placed the same Spell I did before!
"Spirits of the Earth, Green Sprite, help thy caster, make thy door as great as the mountains!"
"Whew, that was rough!" I sighed after catching my breath.
"Looks like you've had fun!" A voice startled me.
"Young Master?!" I said after jumping from the shock.
Did he just got here? I didn't feel his presence!
"I- I just came down to give your phone, you left it!" He said as he stares at my neck.
"Uhm, thanks!" I grabbed the phone and ran for the elevator.
Fuck! Now I know Manager left a mark on my neck!
"That was embarrassing!" I squealed after entering the lift.
Did he saw it- he did!
"Fuck!" I cursed at myself as I stare at my own reflection, neck's a little red and wet!