My One and Only Chess Master

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AISHA'S POV

It's our last day of the first semester and I'm really excited because tomorrow's our flight to Venice and France but I also booked us a 3-day tour to Maldives. Para naman masulit namin ni Gelo yung bakasyon

That thesis defense really gave me sleepless nights because of Phoebe.

She's a pain in the ass

She should thank me. Her grades improved, thanks to me.

I'm on my way to buy clothes for our trip. My mom said that I'm spending too much but dad said that it's fine. My DG contract will end soon so I must prepare myself for a shorter budget. It's my fourth year as an ambassador of Dolce and Gabbana so after a year they will no longer give me my allowance and salary.

I bought three pairs of clothes and I think that's enough. I still have lots of unused clothes because I left the Philippines for so long.

"Ate kayo po ba si Aisha?" she asked and I nodded

"Hala ate, Kayo po,'yung model sa Thailand?" I nodded and she hugged me

So I hugged her back and she asked me if she can take a picture of us. I told her that I'll follow her on instagram and she nodded continuously and I saw how happy she was.

Nakilala n'ya ko?

She left and waved at me. I waved back at her and someone touched my shoulder

"He-" I was about to remove his hand and I knew it was Dexter

"Dex! How are you?" I asked him and he smiled

"I'm fine. I just checked something then I saw you" He said

"Are you with someone?" He asked and I think he is pertaining to Gelo

"No. Gelo is kind of busy with his gifts for his family. You? Are you with someone else?" I asked then he shrugged

"You want to join me?" He asked and I nodded.

We went to the supermarket to buy his ingredients and his food stock. He really likes to cook for someone else.

"You want me to teach you how to cook?" He asked and I nodded.

"What do you want for dinner?" He asked and I said that I'm craving for Cordon Bleu

So he bought chicken breasts, Mozzarella cheese and ham. He asked me if he can cook to my house and I agreed. I really want to learn how to cook. Gelo and I are travelling for three weeks and I don't want him to die because of starvation.

Dex looked for the chopping board and knife and started to cook. He's amazing. Really.

"Why are you so good at this?" I asked him and he smiled at me

"My mom used to cook for me. But when she died, I taught myself how to cook not just for me but also to my brother." He said and stopped for a while

"Aisha. I'm really sorry about what my brother did to you. I'm sorry in his behalf" He said

"Is there something wrong to your brother?" I asked the he placed the knife on top of the chopping board and sat on the table.

"My brother suffers extreme emotions and mental confusions that can make him do things that he doesn't want."

" He told me that someone killed our mom and I kept on telling him that our mom died because a truck hit her. But he kept on insisting that someone killed her and he grabbed and knife and trying to stab himself but I stopped him" He said and I felt sorry about him

"I auditioned many times before I was accepted as a model of a clothing line. I was too young that time and I have to take care of my brother and provide him his own medical care for treatments"

"I never knew that time that his condition was really fatal to the point that he could kill someone or himself. So the doctor advised me to leave him to them and treat him for free. But I was too young to understand the situation and I rejected the doctor's offer. I don't want to be separated from him and I promised him that I'll never leave his side. Years after he became reckless, rude and smart." He said

"One of the reason of his confusion is because of his high IQ and low EQ. Also the doctor said that there is a possibility that he got his syndrome when we were still at our moms womb. We're twins. And maybe his mental development became abnormal that causes all of his actions." he said and I simply nodded

"What is his name?" I asked then he looked at me

"Drew" He said and I nodded.
"I'm really sorry, Dex." I said then he took a deep sigh

"I should be the one who must apologize, Aisha. You are almost a victim of my brother. And Aisha please let me protect you from him" He said and I don't know what to feel

"What do you mean?" I asked him and he faced me

"He's looking for you, Aisha. So better be prepared. He's a crazy smart-ass. He knows when to blow things up" He said and I nodded

"I'm not scared. I'm also a smart ass but I'm not crazy" I said

Duh I passed different famous schools worldwide. Tell me that I'm not smart.

"Just be safe Aisha. I don't want anything happen to you" He said and he patted my head

He's like a big brother to me.

He's gentle and caring.

I just hope that Drew will eventually stop hunting for me because I'm so fucking tired about dramas and fiction.

"I need to go home. You can deep fry this Cordon bleu or bake it. Okay? I'll see you soon, Aisha" He said

I remember when Gelo and I atended his birthday. Actors and actresses attended his birthday whom I know so basically that night was full of emotions and chikkas.

I prepared my clothes and my kit for our travel. After I finished packing my things Gelo arrived. It's already 10:00pm and he said that he'll sleep with me.

Gelo wake me up at 2:00 am and started prepping. Our flight is at 6:00 so we better hurry. We arrived at the airport at 3:00 and waited for our flight.

"Aisha" Gelo said and I looked at him

"Let's enjoy our trip?" He said and I smiled

"As long as I'm with you, I'll enjoy every second of it"