Back In The Game

CHAPTER 4

3rd person's pov

"That means we might have a chance to see or meet her, right?" Kairi suddenly said to Edward.

"Well, yeah. Why do you ask?"

"Nothing." Kairi dodged the question. "Are you planning to go back to Manila?"

"Maybe tomorrow. Do you want to tag along?"

"Yes, I'm quite bored here in Bataan, so I might as well do some work or gigs while I'm vacationing."

"Suit yourself, did someone email you to be on something?"

"Yes. I might give it a shot you know."

"Do it."

"And I'm going to visit Wise and Vee."

"Cool, I'll come with you. I kind of miss them too."

"Alright, tomorrow then." Kairi said and sipped his drink.

Kairi and Edward had just arrived in front of the house of Vee and Wise. Edward pushed the doorbell, and they were shortly welcomed by the pair.

"Kairi! Edward! What are you two doing here?" Vee asked while hugging Kairi and Edward.

"You should have informed us ahead of time so we could have prepared something." Wise told them.

"Sorry about that, this was an on the spot planned by us two so we had no choice." Edward chuckled. Vee and Wise could only shake their heads.

"Anyway, come inside." Vee said and guided them to their living room.

"What brings you here?" Wise asked as they were seated on the chair.

"We're here to hang out. And of course, talk about something." Kairi answered. Vee and Wise looked at each other and guessed what it was.

"I think I may have an idea about it." Vee smiled widely.

They talked about a lot of things, may be it from strategy, playstyle and more. Until their topic involved the bootcamp event.

"Will you be participating on the event?" Kairi asked.

"We don't know, as you noticed, I think Moonton hates us. I think we're skipping that for now." Wise answered.

"We're still taking our break from the competitions anyway." Vee replied. Kairi felt sorry. They all faced hardships and criticisms upon entering this E-sports industry. "I think the main agenda for this bootcamp is to exchange strategies and to learn the opponents fighting style." Vee added.

"That's most likely possible. I also heard that the models that would represent the teams will also participate in the team fight. That would be a little hassle, but I think it will be fine." Edward commented.

"By the way, who is the chosen model by our management?" Vee asked.

"I though you would be the first to know about it." Kairi jumped into the conversation. Vee shakes his head.

"No, from what I recall from Renejay, the management team is still trying to woo their perfect model for the face of Blacklist." Vee told them.

"Coach Bon told me it is Aleah." Vee gasped in surprise.

"Oh my gosh, oh my gosh! As in Aleah?! The ambassadress of Prada and Gucci?! She's too famous and good for us! What are they trying to brew?! She's way out of our league." Vee yanked.

"Face it, you're hoping that Aleah will accept the offer because you want to have a photo with her." Wise chuckled. Vee hit him with a pillow.

"Duh, who wouldn't want to have a photo with her?" Vee snorted. They laughed at him.

"Thank you for the opportunity, but I am disheartened that I had to decline your offer, Mr. Gutierrez." Aleah's Manager, Linda bowed at 15 degrees. "I'm afraid Miss Aleah had already accepted the invitation of Moonton to be one of their guests already. She wished to express her apologies." She added. Boss Tryke could only sighed after Manager Linda left the room.

"What are we going to do, Boss Tryke? We risked it all to get her, only to be revealed that she is also one of the guests of Moonton at the bootcamp." Coach Master the Basics also expressed his worries. Boss Tryke massaged his temples and sighed.

"I will figure this out. For now, tell the other members about the news. They might spread that we are wooing Aleah to be our Model in the team for the bootcamp." Both of the coaches nodded and went outside to call the other members of the team.

'looks like I have no choice but to ask her for a favor.' Boss Tryke sighed and opened his phone.

Down by the building, Linda had just gotten inside of the car. And is greeted by Aleah.

"How is it? Did they still try to convince you?" Linda nodded and sighed.

"They must really have risked of not getting a second option because from what I heard when I was walking, they are confident that they will grab you at any means. But, I guess it will go in vain." Linda could only puck her lips. Aleah blinked.

"Wow, they must really want me so badly, huh? But I heard from our meeting earlier that there will be a battle of models at the bootcamp right? I was right to decline because I don't want to do that kind of stuffs anymore." Aleah could recall how the game affected her life so badly that she had to stop playing in order to get her life back. She sadly remembered how addicted she was to the point she almost got into therapy because of playing.

"I understand." Linda was already filled with the information about the incident. That's why she was being careful of choosing a job for Aleah, a job that does not involve online games. She looked at Aleah who is looking outside the window.

"By the way, Linda. Can we visit Tagaytay some time soon?" Aleah spoke. Linda checked her schedule.

"We can go there the day after tomorrow." Aleah nodded and smiled. She looked back outside the window to enjoy the scene.