Zone 8
1900 Words
"Vanessa, wake up" I woke up because of the soft pats on my face.
I immediately sat up and combed my hair by hand. I took a glance at Marx while wiping my face, getting shy, I might look like ugly. I started to yawn that made him chuckle.
“Cute,” He whispered, which made me blush.. Good enough to hear it.
"Hmmm" I said and he just smiled at me.
I almost forgot that I was lying on Marx's shoulder. Sheez! That's embarrassing. He didn’t move while I was sleeping, it could be hard for him. I started to get worried for his arms but he moved like he was okay, I guess he’s fine.
"Here's our food, eat first" He said while placing the tupper ware of food in front of me.
I smiled at him. He is so sweet.
"Thank you, Marx" I thanked him and took a look at the food he gave me. It was an adobo dish with a water bottle. I started to starve so I picked up my spoon to eat.
He just smiled at me and started preparing his food too.
"Anything for you, do you want a coffee?" He asked while eating.
“Yeah sure. I can order it on my own. Just eat” I said and pressed the button on my side to call for someone to assist us. After a few minutes a girl came up and asked for our order.
“What’s your order ma'am?” The flight attendant asked.
“2 Cappuccino please, thank you.” I said, and the girl nodded and prepared our coffee.
I took a glance at the aircon because It’s a little bit cold here. I forgot my jacket in my bag, but I was too lazy to stand up to get it.
“Hey, do you have a spare jacket there?” I asked Marx, He stopped eating.
He shook his head before he removed his jacket and gave it to me. I was about to refuse when he said that it’s okay. The girl put our orders on our table so I took a sip to feel the heat.
"Is this your first time going to Japan?" I opened the topic and started to eat my food.
"This is my second time, the first was when I was 7 years old" He said so I just nodded.
It was my first time, Nika too. We’re lucky that we have Theron and Marx by our side. They look familiar with the place so we won’t probably get lost. We will only stay for 5 days because we still have classes until next week.
"How was your sleep?" I asked him. He’s now done with his food. He took a sip from his coffee before he answered me, so I did the same too.
"Good, How about you?" He asked back while wiping his lips with a tissue.
"Of course! I even dreamed I was a millionaire, I was able to buy a mansion and luxury bags!" I said that made him laugh.
"Hahaha, seriously? It’s possible though. Finish your food." he said so I didn’t ask him more questions.
I nodded at him.
"Did you see the couple earlier? The one slept on the other's shoulder, the other was staring at the other, so flirty!" I heard Nika’s whisper to Theron, but it was loud enough for us to hear. Looks like they were talking about us.
"Are you jealous?" Theron starts to tease Nika.
I smiled while listening to them. They kept on fighting and being sarcastic to each other now.
"What? Of course not! I can sleep by myself without a guy beside me" I saw Nika glare at Theron. Theron teasingly nodded with a smirk on his face.
"Oh? That’s why I’m on your side? Later, baby. You can sleep on my shoulder." Theron smiled but Nika just cursed her.
I laugh at them, they both look cute!
Even if I see Jake with him, I still can't help feeling sad because I always think that Jake is dead, but Theron is there and he reminds me of all my past with Jake. I already moved on, it was three years ago. I must forget him.
“Aren’t they good together?” I asked Marx who’s watching them fighting too.
“They are” he simply said while sipping on his coffee
“Even us” He whispered but I didn’t hear it clearly so I just ignored it and looked at Nika and Theron again.
"Yuck! What are you talking about!" Nika shouted, showing her disgusted face at Theron.
Seems like Theron is enjoying pissing the hell out of her. Nika started to get pissed and she even acted like he wanted to punch Theron.
"Don't mind them. Theron is really flirty." I laughed at what Marx said.
“He’s not serious when it comes to relationships?” I asked.
“No, that’s why her girlfriend years ago left her because he cheated on her. Well Let’s just wait for his Karma” Marx laughed.
“Nika got her heartbreak days ago so we decided to have a vacation. Thank you for joining us” I sincerely said. He just nodded at me while opening the mashed potato on his hand
"Here! Taste it." I was shocked when he put his spoon in front of my mouth.
I was still hesitant to eat the food on his spoon. But he told me to say ‘ahh’. I still eat it even though I hate potatoes!
"Delicious! Yeah! I love it" I said with a fake smile even though I was blushing with shame.
"Look! My eyes suddenly hurt!" I heard Nika’s shout again.
"Here baby! Taste it too" I saw Theron put his spoon in front of Nika waiting for her to eat it.
"No way! Maybe you still have rabies'' Nika said disgustedly and ignored the spoon in front of her.
Theron eats it by himself before answering Nika.
"What am I? A dog?" Theron just smiled to piss Nika.
"Yes, stupid dog" Nika blunted that made me choke.
I was surprised by what Nika said, heck! Marx pats my back to help me.
"Hey! Are you okay? Here drink some water " Marx handed me some water and I immediately drank it.
"Nika shut up!" I shouted at her. Stupid dog! I immediately laugh while imagining Theron’s reaction right now.
Even Marx started to laugh but Theron just cursed him and showed us his middle finger.
"Sorry!" She shouted back, but it looked like she disturbed the sleeping lady beside her.
"Shhh" The girl said and tried to go back to sleep.
"Sorry" She apologized.
I show her my middle finger and start laughing again. Theron is now pissed and I saw victory in Nika's eyes.
“What a stupid dog” Marx annoys.
“Shut up.” Theron said that made us laugh again.
+++
Haneda Airport
Also known as TOKYO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT!
JAPANNNN! I'M HERE! KYAHH!
"Bestie! We're in Japan! Finally! " Nika and I jumped together.
I started to put out my phone to take pictures. I did boomerangs with them and posted them on i********:.
"Yehey! Thank you so much Nika!" I screamed and hugged her and we jumped again.
"Women are really women" The boys whispered but I just laughed at them.
"Where's the one who will pick us?" I asked Nika but I didn’t receive any response so I looked at her.
"A-ahh, I didn't hire someone" Nika said while scratching her head.
Gosh!
"Then how are we going to roam? We don't know the whole of Tokyo, Japan" I said in irritation, Nika apologized to me. I started to panic and tried to ask some help from my other friends in the Philippines but They’re not responding.
"Don't worry girls. My cousins are here. Don’t worry." I was encouraged by what Marx said.
"What? How did it happen? I thought they were in the States?" Nika asked.
"There are many Sandovals, Nika. Every week they are transferring in any country. So I texted my 3 cousins who are here to welcome us" Theron said and started to dial his cousins.
If I'm not mistaken, they have over 10 cousins and I have no intention of getting to know them one by one. We immediately waited for our suitcases to come out and left the airport.
"Hey, where are you?" Marx asked while his phone was on his ear.
Maybe it’s his cousins. I hope they will help us.
"Alright" Marx said and hung up the call.
Are we going to meet some of the Sandovals? I started to get nervous. What if they are bad?
"Let's go, they're already in the parking lot" Marx said and snatched my suitcase from me and carried it.
I was about to protest but he walked faster. I can’t help but to smile. I have hands I can carry my suitcase on my own, damn it Marx.
"My stupid cousin!" We were surprised when someone shouted. He is guy 1, he looks innocent.
They were three and they started to walk toward us. They are all good looking, You won’t think of them as bad guys.
"Bro!” Marx and Theron shouted back
They were so handsome! Holy cow! My jaw just dropped when they came a little closer to us.
"Nika. Hey” I called Nika who had been an i***t, she’s currently staring at Marx’s cousins. Just got her target, oh gosh.
Come on. Someone’s attracted again. I just rolled my eyes on her but she just gave me a wink.
"Cousin! Where's your barbie doll? Welcome back, man!" A guy said and Nika and I laughed. He is guy 2.
"Bro, I don’t play barbie doll" Marx even kicked guy 2.
"Barbie Hahaha! I thought it was you. It was Rist. Sorry bro." The guy laughed.
"Bro! Are they your 'friend'?" A guy asked, I was embarrassed to wave at them. He is guy 3.
"Ahh, yes. She is Vanessa and the other girl is Nika" Marx introduced us. They asked for a handshake and we immediately accepted it.
"Hello" I said.
"Nika, Van, These are my cousins. Keith, Owen, and Zale, these are idiots so be careful" I laughed at what Theron said.
It looks like they call each other 'stupid' hahaha! How many times have I heard that all day? The boys smiled at us and they really looked approachable. Thank god!
"We are harmless girls, just enjoy your vacation here in Japan" said guy 2 which is Owen
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Nika: Bestie!
Vanessa: We’re just sitting next to each other, why do you need to text me?
Nika: It's embarrassing to make noise.
Vanessa: Seems like you’re having a new crush.
Nika: I feel like that Keith likes me
Vanessa: Ambitious! I think he already had a girlfriend. Lmao
Nika: really? Thank you for everything you did for me. I appreciated everything you’ve done for me. I love you. Remember that. See you soon Vanessa
Vanessa: Silly! Stop smiling! You look dumb Nika!
Nika: Shh! Later get me a picture of Keith. Two of us, I’ll just change my header.
Vanessa: Wtf? Don’t fall, Nika he might not catch you.
Nika: He will.
- Writer
