Chapter 5 Trying to Annoy the Kitten

• [KHALI]
• "So, what happened last night?" Jey asked while grinning like an idiot. Another busy day in Casino and yet, she's been pestering me all day about Jane. She’s my girl now, I mean my slave. I just frowned at her for the nth time, sucking air through my teeth before I retorted.
• "Nothing happened Jey. How many times I should tell you? NOTHING HAPPENED. OKAY?" I emphasized every syllable, hoping it can get through her stubborn brain.
• "I doubt it. I really doubt it. I mean, how can you let that opportunity pass by?! Dude, come on!" She snapped her fingers in front of my face, as if she's waking me up. I rolled my eyes and groaned in annoyance, ruffling my hair as I tried not to go berserk on her, which is by the way, I’m not gonna do no matter how fucking angry I am on her.
• "Jey! I'm not like you! I won't take advantage of her just because she's intoxicated. Plus, I'll see her again this week", I told her without sounding excited – excited in a way that I could finally get my revenge. I tried hard not to smirk, because I know how her mind works. Jey is always suspicious of everything, and has a detective thinking skills.
• "Wait! Wow! Really!?" She asked excitedly, holding both of my shoulders, and shaking them lightly. I shoved her off and walked near the slot machine section
• "So, are you dating her now? Holy shit! I never thought someone could capture the untamable, cold-hearted Khali Luciano!” She exclaimed in exaggeration. It sounds like an insult for me, but at some point, she’s right, but mostly wrong. I could be cold and harsh to girls and no one could still capture me. I am not into dating and I will never ever date that stubborn kitten.
• "No, we're not dating. It's part of a bet. She humiliated me and as a payment for the damage she made, she's going to be my slave for a week", I flashed out a smug smile, sounding proud of myself for closing that deal.
• "What the hell!? Khali, you’ve passed my expectations! You're way worse than you already are", she gasped and shook her head as if she's not believing what she had heard.
• "I’ve always been like this, Jey"
• "You know what? You'll die a virgin if you keep doing that", she said which made me laugh.
• "You sure about that?” I asked her sarcastically. Her mouth formed an "O", realizing something afterwards. But I’m not proud of that.
• "Oh! Yes sorry, you're not a virgin anymore. Who's that lucky girl? Ooh! Wait. Hold on. I remember that name", she held up her hand and I just furrowed my brows then left her there. She also passed my expectations. I never knew she could annoy me that much. I know she’s just pretending not to remember. She hated that girl so much after what she did to me. My best friend just likes to piss me off.
• "Ah! Yes! That’s Carmine!" She pointed a finger on me as if she hits a jackpot. My jaw clenched hearing her name again. Jey cleared her throat, sensing my awkward silence and frown.
• "S-sorry I didn't mean to let you remember, but Khali, when are you going to move on? It's been 3 years", she patted my shoulder in a comforting manner.
• "I already moved on Jey. You know that. That's why girls are not my priority right now", I told her, in all honesty. She just pursed her lips inwardly, then exhaled sharply before nodding.
• "I understand. But what if this girl—what’s her name again? Jane, right?" She asked and I just forcefully nodded.
• "What if she's really the one?"
• "She's not going to be the one. I highly doubt it", I retorted and transferred to other tables.
• "Look. Jey, I'll be dealing in 15 minutes. So better stop pestering me with your weird questions. I need to focus", I told my best friend, which she didn't argue with.
• "Alright. Just think of what I told you. I'll just roam around, wish me luck to find some hot girls", she grinned widely then waved before she walks away. I sighed in relief and focused my attention to the poker game. I also like poker but blackjack has always been my cup of tea and my expertise. Poker is Steven's prowess.
• Suddenly, I wondered: what if Jane came into Steven's table instead of mine. What could have happened? Maybe he already banged her because I know Steven very well. He always finds his way under the girls' pants. I shook my head, not liking the idea of Jane and Steven doing those things. It felt weird and I find myself being more irritated than earlier. Shit! This is bad.
• I decided to go and get a drink before my game starts. I don't want to lose my focus. Maybe I should text her. Tomorrow should be her first day being my slave. I searched her name on my phone book, we exchanged our numbers so we can contact each other. It will be just for a week anyways. I pondered the things I’d like to tell her, and smiled as an idea popped into my mind.
• >> To Jane: This is Khali. Don't forget, it's your first day being my slave tomorrow. Don’t be late :) > To Jane: Remember our deal or your dad will know ;) > From Jane: I don't have time tomorrow, I have lots of meetings. Can you just set it every weekends instead? > To Jane: You are my slave. It's my rules, and you should follow. Take a leave for a week. I already talked to your dad. > From Jane: You sure, you don't want money? Can I just pay for it? > To Jane: No. I don’t need your money. I want something that money can't buy