Owning My Ex (Published)

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Why are some humans driven by an excess bodily desire to accumulate stuff well beyond their needs? Well, some people believe that they deserve more, even if it comes at someone else's expense. Seeking pleasure and avoiding pain are part of human nature; greed is not... But we also need to admit that all of us have a selfish side, whether we accept it or not.

I am selfish, and I am greedy for one's attention, especially my loved one's. I could easily get jealous, but... I am not a narcissistic person, and I am not greedy when it comes to power and wealth because I have more than enough of them. I don't need to do legal operations just to gain billions. That's why I became a member of the Red Society.

Greed is the reason the Red Society exists. We aim to stop the greed of wealthy people. Shutting down everything and attacking the underground king's organization was originally the plan. Our last mission, our last target... and last fight.

I don't know how it ended, and I just came back... I felt totally lifeless. Paled skin, running out of words to say, shaking hands, numb lips. My eyes can't cry, but my heart has already broken down.

"Amanda?" Kendrick seems shocked to see me in front of my unit. He panicked when he noticed my situation. Nanghihina akong napasandal sa kaniya ng sandaling iyon na agad naman niyang sinalo. My blood wasn't much help; I am wounded. Para akong sundalong sumabak sa isang malawakang giyera.

He captured my body, lifted me up, and carried me inside my unit. I didn't even notice that he was inside all the time. Kung paano siya nakapasok? At kung gaano siya katagal ay hindi ko alam. I feel so weak. I feel so numb. All I want is to sleep and forget what happened.

"Where did you get all of these?! Saan ka ba nanggaling ha?" He's worried, but I didn't bother to speak. I closed my eyes and slowly let myself doze off.

The last thing I knew, he cured my wounds and took care of me.

I was awakened by a voice, trying to sing in a low tone. When I opened my eyes, I found myself inside my own room as sunlight started to burn my face. I covered my face with my hand and got up from my bed. I groaned and let my lips twist when I felt pain. Napansin ko ang ilang bandage sa braso, binti at sa may balikat ko. Nang tingnan ko ang sarili sa salamin ay nakita ko ring marami akong galos sa mukha, leeg at mga pasa sa may braso at hita. May ilang cuts ako sa may gilid ng labi at sa may kilay na mas lalong kinainis ko.

Mukha akong basagulera ngayon at hindi mukhang biktima dahil sa tapang ng mukha ko. I almost jumped when someone opened my door, and it was Kendrick. Nakasuot lamang ito ng itim na Nike pants at puting sando. That's why I can see how his muscles flex with just the small movements he'll make. Seryoso ang mukha nitong naglakad palapit sa akin, at walang pakundangang hinaplos ang ilang parte ng mukha ko.

Mabilis kong tinapik ang kamay niya dahil doon at ngumiwi. "What the hell are you doing?"

"Where did you get all of that, and what the hell happened?" His jaw moved aggressively. Is he mad? Or just worried? "Don't mind it; how's it here when I'm not around?"

I asked, pertaining to his task, and I heard him sigh. "She's slowly falling for my trick. Don't worry about it."