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Chapter 6

CHAPTER 6
He’s Missing

Thursday,
April 7, 2022,
Solnan Media Group,
Crimson Wood, Hallony.

Build

“I WILL expect you later, Jakapan. Don’t miss my birthday night. You promised me, okay? I’ll expect you,” Tommy reminded me before grabbing his bag from his table.

I smiled at him and nodded. “You know that I don’t break promises. Expect me at your birthday celebration tonight. I will come. Happy birthday again, Tommy.” I hate breaking promises, after all.

“Great!” Tommy cheerfully exclaimed as he ran to me and hugged me tight. “You’re the best, man!”

I just laughed and tapped his back, before gently pushing him to release myself from him. I don’t like it when someone gets close to me like that. Except if it’s Bible. I mentally giggled.

“You seem so happy. I’m not that important,” then I commented, faintly laughing.

“Of course you are,” but he immediately rebutted. Then he put his arm around my shoulders and continued, “You’re a friend who doesn’t accept hangout invitations, because you always have errands. So, I feel special because you’re going to attend my birthday. Am I that special to you, my friend?” Then, he winked at me while beaming broadly.

“Don’t be full of yourself, Tommy boy. Build has just time to attend your b-day. If I’m the one who invited Build, I’m sure he’ll come too. Right, Build?” Sunny cut in, then faced me smilingly.

So, I smiled back at her as I released myself from Tommy’s arms and distant myself from him. He’s too clingy. I kinda don’t like it. “Of course, I will come if I have time. Just tell me days before the actual date, so I can check my schedule,” my response to Sunny.

“Perfect! I’ll invite you to my birthday next week. Would you mind coming to my house to celebrate with me--- aww!” Ericka hit Sunny lightly on the head.

“You just celebrated your birthday last February, Sunny. You can’t fool anyone here. You just wanna flirt with Build,” Ericka said, before looking at me smilingly. “Don’t fall for her flirting tactics, Build. Be careful. This woman is dangerous--- aww!” Sunny pinched Ericka on her waste.

“You’re ruining my plan,” then Sunny whispered, but we still heard it.

I couldn’t stifle my snicker anymore. They are funny. But I want to apologize to them because they are not my type. My type is a handsome gentleman detective who works for Hallony Police Department; a handsome detective who owns a cat named Grey. I mentally giggled.

“Why don’t you invite me instead, Sunny? You know, I’m willing to come to your house and celebrate with you,” then suddenly Jay said. He even winked at Sunny, who instantly grimaced and rolled her eyes.

“Eww! You’re not Build. So, no thanks. I’d rather celebrate alone.”

Jay caught his chest and acted hurt. “Ouch, Sunny. You just broke my heart.”

“Whatever,” but Sunny only responded, then rolled her eyes again.

“Tss, stop the baloney,” Tommy said, who quickly glanced at me, before continuing, “I’ve gotta go. I still have to meet a friend.”