Love is War

Chapter 46

Days have passed that Nab, I mean Mac training me in the gym, he explained to me that when inside that room, his real self comes out and the other one, because Nab is getting a lot of time outside, and I respect that because after learning that. The fear of Nab came back once again and I don’t want to be intimidated during my training session. With his kind atmosphere I can focus more.

Surprisingly, even he has different personalities, I was so shocked after learning that Mac is the one that fought on numerous championships, because among the three he has the optimism and the will to fight until the end. With his story about personalities, I get to know them, even for just a little bit. Well, he technically said that all of them fought for it but Mac is always at the last round.

Despite Nab’s intimidating aura, he is a pessimist and in front of tight situations he gives up so easily. He appears in every start of their battle as he can utilize the mind games to disrupt enemy’s movement. If the enemy is coward enough, Mac told me that they surrender immediately before round 1 starts and I find that funny. Even after learning that, Nab’s intimidating aura is too powerful that it still spooks me.

If the challenger’s will is strong and cornered Nab, that’s when the other one appears, I can’t remember well is name, wait let me think... Oh Shawn the one that I hate because he is the one that I faced during that mock test. His intelligence on enemy’s movement helps Mac to develop a strategy to counter them. I can safely say that Mac is a one man team and he is really is something. With his taunting skills, he lasts a couple of rounds to startle them.

And lastly Mac, just like what I said earlier he is the older brother among the three. With his will so strong and Shawn’s calculations, he uses that to win the match. No wonder why Mac does not have a team in every match because he has it inside him

He only brings his water boy to carry all his things and take care of him. He is the coach and a fighter. His other personalities can think clearly, when the other one is out and that is his advantage. I really thing that it is some sort of cheating.

The normal cases of DID, is when the other one comes out, the personality that is replaced will become unconscious, and they will not remember what the others did, after returning. I can say that his case is special. That’s why he left his glory because he is afraid that people might find out and, in this setting, he is safe and he can hide it forever if he wants.

“You are improving,” Mac complimented me after seeing my combo of punches that I learned from him. He said that I should learn the basics first before overcoming my trauma, and he said that I should stick with my sniper rifle, I will use this once I am cornered.

He said that experience are the best teachers and he is not underestimating traumas because he has mental illness himself. Calling that illness is a disrespect towards the other two, but that’s how the society labeled it.

“Thank you,” I showed him my gratitude and I continue on punching the bag and I can feel the strain of it in my hands. He said that I cannot avoid crushing my bones in my knuckles but I will not notice it as it is part of the process. He said that this will heal again but stronger, adapted to punch much stronger.

I am not that worried about me being cornered in that time because I have my friends defending me while I cover the package, but why would I decline on training myself, if I know that will improve myself and mental state. Maybe someday this will help me overcome my trauma. My wound is still not healed yet.

“So, after that, do 50 more push ups using your fist,” he said and the only thing that has not changed is the hellish training that they promised me that I will go through. The first three days of the training is strengthening my muscle so that means, 3 sleepless nights because of body pain and counting.

This kind of push up using my fist, is to strengthen my punches more while strengthening my arms and body. Also, kilometers jog that pushed me to the limits. My legs are still aching right now and I am enduring that pain. This is not just only body training but a mental strengthening as well. Because if I experience pain and my brain does not tell me to fall then I will not fall. It plays a great role, not just raw strength.

After finishing my rounds of doing my combos on the bag, I went immediately finishing my 50 fist push ups, that’s what I call it because I am not that knowledgeable when it comes to gym terms. My arms are shaking because of exhaustion thanks to the earlier training, and with my mind strengthened I pushed through it, and proceeds with my 5 kilometers jog.

Before leaving the private gym, Mac told me that I should go home after completing it and it’s been two days that me, Kuro, and John can’t meet after the training is complete. Because of cool fresh air, it boosted my morale to run.

Even my muscles are shouting at me that they are being overused I told myself that I will stop running after completing those 5 kilometers. Technically this is 10 kilometers because I will have to walk myself home after the rest in a nearby mini mart. Yes, my finish line is that mini mart because it is exactly five kilometers.

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“Wooh!” finished, my mind went blank during the whole run but I managed to reach this mini mart and I took the vacant seat to catch my breathe and rest my body. It sure feels great after a long tiring training. I understand now why masochists like hurting themselves, but I will not be like them. I will not hurt or harm myself in anyway just for that sole reason without any gain.

After resting my muscles for a couple of minutes, I stood up and went inside the mart and bought a cold water, after paying for it the cashier gave me an extra gift to thank me what my father did in this place. No taxes and all the earnings go straight to them. She recognizes me and I thank her for this ham and egg sandwich.

I opened the water bottle after going outside again, and gulped the water inside it, the cold water replenishes my energy. It sure feels great for my dry throat when water flows through it. This sandwich will also help me replenish my energy as the nutrient it contains is suitable for my developing body right now.

After that, I started to walk home and I enjoyed observing this peaceful community, even thinking of ruling over this area as a tyrant did not cross my mind. Money can’t buy this and I will do with all my power to protect this peaceful area. I will teach my future children to protect this place.

That’s why I am enjoying living in this area because there are no government meddling just for some nonsense and my family the organization is the one keeping the order here.

My mind is shifted when my phone vibrates inside my jogging pants pocket and saw that I received a messaged. It’s from Nora and she is inviting me to play tonight. Like me she is a busy person and she told me that day that she will text me if she is free for us to play together. I am so happy for that because I have an online friend right now and her schedule is favorable to me as I am busy too. I have priorities right now. Unlike when I am in my younger self, the only thing that is in my mid is to play this game and nothing else.

That’s right, gaming is life back then.

I replied yes to her but I will only play for a couple of hours because I need to rest immediately for tomorrow’s training. I received a reply immediately and I am thankful that she agreed to it. At least I got to play with her, I really like her personality when it comes to games, as she is just playing casually which I like. I am having more fun whenever I am playing with her.

We are always trying fun things to do in our games and that’s very enjoyable. I get to laugh with her which I don’t usually does around other people. That’s why games are created in the first place. To be enjoyed by the people. To bring entertainment after a long tiring day, but these days as more competitive games appeared. Toxic players appeared as well, whether it is a noob or professional gamers, and because of them I didn’t get to experience that feeling for a very long time and that is why I am thankful for that.

I texted her that once I got home and took a shower, we will play that battle royale game again, and have fun.

I hid again my phone inside my pocket and I continue on walking towards the mansion. I am looking forward to be at home and play with her again.