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CHAPTER 10

“LEARN GAMBLING”

“I can teach you myself since I gamble a lot.

You don’t have to be great at gambling, you just have to learn.

Okay... Let’s start with Slot Games because they are easy to understand,

and unlike any other games, you will spend less time playing it.

In this game you must create a line of matching symbols to win.

Let’s go?”

“Let’s go!”

And then here we are at Casino Millionario.

ISLA: I remember grandma, she still gambles and is almost always with her friends, like she prioritizes them over us, her family.

GRAY: Just let her enjoy life.

ISLA: I mean, even when she’s younger, mom said that grandma really has that side, a not-so-family-oriented. But when she needs help with her maintenance, it’s us, her family, she’s always asking for help, not her friends. But yeah, she’s still her mom. So, she couldn’t do anything but still love and support her.

GRAY: Yap. Family is family, no matter what.

ISLA: But I hope Grandma will realize it.

GRAY: Let’s start. The major types of slot games that I’ll teach you are Classic slots, Video slots, Progressive slots, and 3D slots.

ISLA: Mhmm!

GRAY: Classic slots are single-line slot machine games. Here, you must pull the lever of the machine to make a spin, and you will hit the jackpot if you land on three similar symbols.

ISLA: Let me try... I hit it!

GRAY: Good! Then Video slots are advancements of classical slots. This game involves higher jackpot offers and has a larger engagement owing to its top-tier graphics. Compared to classical slots, it has more pay lines which increase the odds of winning.

ISLA: Let me try... Gotcha!

GRAY: You seem to have luck in gambling.

ISLA: Well, I told you grandma gambles a lot.

GRAY: Good... In progressive slots, you need to play with the maximum wager. When you make a maximum wager, a part of the amount of the bet placed is added to the jackpot prize. And this jackpot prize progresses with every bet placed until you win it.

ISLA: Alright... Hmmm... Yeah!

GRAY: Go, Isla!

Good... Then here’s the 3D slots. This involves three-dimensional elements within the game with improved graphics and colorful animation effects. The goal is to make the on-screen action appear realistically. The characters and objects seem like you can touch them.

Go...

ISLA: Basic!

GRAY: Let’s continue tomorrow. It’s Sunday anyway.

ISLA: Yeah!

---

And then we went home...

ISLA: Why do you often have dark chocolates?

GRAY: To activate my happy hormones.

Do you know how to cook?

ISLA: Yap. Do you want me to cook for you? We’re always eating ordered foods.

GRAY: Yeah. That’s your other task - to cook our dinner. I’ll prepare the ingredients.

---

GRAY: Hey, I just bought groceries.

ISLA: Yey!

GRAY: I want Arroz con bogavante later.

ISLA: Alright!

Gray went to his room, and I am now starting to cook.

The ingredients are prepared, but something is missing, black pepper,

So, I just bought it at the nearest mini-store.

Then the dish is now prepared.

ISLA: Gray, let’s eat!

GRAY: Coming!

ISLA: What’s your favorite Spanish dish?

GRAY: This!

ISLA: Oh.

GRAY: How about you?

ISLA: Vieiras en su concha, Cordero asado, Carrillada, and Rabo de Toro!

GRAY: That’s a lot

ISLA: Yeah.

A few minutes after eating, Gray had abdominal pain.

ISLA: That’s because you ate a lot

GRAY: Maybe. You cook so well.

ISLA: My pleasure.

Other minutes have passed, and Gray is still hurting.

GRAY: Did you wash the lobster well?

ISLA: Yeah!

GRAY: Have you added other ingredients?

ISLA: Hmm. I just added black pepper.

GRAY: Oh, no. I didn’t notice.

ISLA: Why?

GRAY: I’m allergic to black pepper

ISLA: Oh, I’m sorry!

GRAY: It’s fine.

ISLA: Let me make it up to you tomorrow. Which other foods or ingredients are you allergic to?

GRAY: Just black pepper. Tomorrow, let’s have Rabo de Toro, one of your favorites.

ISLA: Yey!

---

And then it’s Sunday.

After eating breakfast, we go straight to Casino Millionario.

“This time, I’ll be teaching you the Table Games. Some table games that involve cards are Baccarat, Blackjack, Teen Patti, Three Card Poker, Four Card Poker, and Red Dog.

Let’s start with the Baccarat. It is a card game between the player and the banker. The objective is to bet on the winner between the two hands, which are the banker’s hand and the player’s hand.”

“Let me try...”

“Then here’s Blackjack. It is a casino game played using a deck of cards against the dealer. In this game, you will draw cards with a value close to 21 but not exceeding it.”

Go, Isla...”

“Let’s proceed to Teen Patti. It is an Indian-origin card game. The objective is to have the best three-card hand or to be the last player left in the round.

Go!”

“Yeah. I made it!”

“Then here’s the Three card poker. It is a card game played against a dealer. In here, each player competes with the dealer rather than rivals.”

“Four card poker is like Three card poker. This game allows players to place a bet three times their Ante or mandatory bet.”

“Last, Red Dog. It is a casino game that involves three to eight players. In here, players place bets on whether the rank of their third card would fall within the first two placed cards.”

“Gotcha!”

“And we’re done. Let’s continue tomorrow after your work.”

“I’m hungry”

“Me, too. Where do you want to eat?”

---

Again, it’s Monday.

After work, we ate dinner and went straight to Casino Millionario...

“This time, I’ll teach the Specialty Games, which I am sure will be easy for you. Specialty Games are just the Bingo, Keno, and Wheel of Fortune.”

Then we both just laughed.

“I knew you would be tired after work, so you’ll play the easy ones today.”

“You know how to be timing ha.” I replied.

“Aside from the fact that they are just easy to play. These games are solely based on luck, which you obviously have... Let’s go?”

“Let’s go!”

“First, Bingo. It is a casino game where numbers are called out randomly from mechanical or electronic number generators. The objective of the game is to cover a specific pattern of numbers before anyone else.”

“Let me play...”

“Go, Isla!”

“Bingo!”

“Yey!”

“Second, Keno. This is like a lottery. It is a game where you must choose numbers ranging from 1 to 10 from the given table of numbers ranging from 1 to 80. Then, the numbers are drawn by the casino, and the payout you’ll receive will be based on the correct match with your card.”

“Let me try”

“I got matches!”

“You really are so lucky!”

“Last, Wheel of Fortune. It is a casino game where contestants simply spin the wheel until they achieve three spins on the pay line. Alright, let’s wait for the others.”

“Here we go!”

“Go, Isla!”

“Yay! We’re done!”, I said.

“We’re not. You’ll repeat playing all the games in the coming few days after work.” Gray replied.

“Okay!”

Then, we went home.

Gray went to his bedroom, as usual.

Then, I started cooking.

*Ding-dong... ding-dong... ding-dong.

Gray then opened the door.

“Hey, mom!”

Wtf? He didn’t even tell me that his mom would come.

So, I suddenly turned off the gas stove.

And I hid in the cabinet in my room. I was in a rush, so I didn’t close the door.

So, I’m listening to their conversations.

“Oh, you’re cooking, ha!” Gray’s mom said.

“Ahhh. Hmm. Yeah!” Gray replied.

“Just wait in the living room, I’ll call you when it’s done.” Gray added.

Then Gray entered my room...

GRAY: Hey! I didn’t know mom was coming.

ISLA: Why did you tell her where you’re living?

GRAY: Of course, she’s my mom. Hello?

ISLA: How about now?

GRAY: I don’t know how to cook that... Let me just introduce you.

ISLA: You can see the instructions on the internet!

GRAY: That will take more time!

ISLA: You’re the owner of a resto bar, but you can’t cook?

GRAY: I can cook but... just the basics. Besides, I’m not the chef, I’m the owner. Get out of there!

ISLA: I don’t want to. Can you see how I look right now?

GRAY: Well, you can fix yourself in three minutes.

ISLA: But...

GRAY: Just do it! Don’t be shy! I’ll wait for you outside.

Then Gray suddenly went to his mom. I have no choice but to get ready.

GRAY: Mom, I’m living with someone since last month.

MOM: Ha? Who?

GRAY: My girlfriend.

MOM: Oh. You’re not telling me. Where is she?

GRAY: In her room, just fixing herself. She’s the one cooking.. ha-ha.. not me.

MOM: Oh.

Then they just laughed.

“Isla!” Gray said.

“Coming!” I replied.

MOM: How old are you?

ISLA: 25, mom

MOM: Where are you working?

ISLA: Hmm. At ZTN Corporación.

MOM: I’m familiar with that. Is that located here in Castellón?

ISLA: Yes, mom.

MOM: What’s your position there?

ISLA: Financial analyst.

MOM: That’s why you’re also living here, Gray?

GRAY: Ahm. Yeah.

MOM: So... Let’s continue cooking your Rabo de toro?

ISLA: Oh, right.

Then, we had lots of talks ~

“Fruit doesn’t fall far from the tree” is just so real XD

Her mom is also straightforward XD

Genes don’t really lie XD

And then we ate, and yeah, they liked my dish.

His mom praised me for that, and then she went home.

---

On the next few days, I just repeated playing the casino games until I have finally learned enough about it.

After this, we ate a lot of street foods, then Gray asked me...

“Wanna have some drinks?”

“Of course!”

And then we drink a lot until Gray gets drunk.

Then, I asked him...

“What’s the 3rd ordinance, Master Libra?”

#TheSecondOrdinance

#IslaTheGambler

#IslaTheChef

#IslaTheGirlfriend

CHAPTER 11

“LEARN BALLROOM DANCING”

[MAY 2014]

“What are you doing? We should be playing chess.” Gray said.

“I’m finding a good tutor online near our place.” I answered.

“What tutor?”

“A ballroom dancing tutor.”

“How did you know?”

“Well, you got drunk last night, and you told me the third ordinance.”

“Did I say that?”

“I actually asked you.”

“Oh. You’re a cheater ha. You took advantage of me.”

“If I’m a cheater, then what do you call yourself? Sounds familiar?”

“Are you sure you want to start learning ballroom dancing?”

“Yap!”

Then here I found an expert ballroom dancer, Miss Vergara.

GRAY: Hey! You insisted on learning ballroom dancing. You must lose weight. Reduce eating meat and sweets starting today.

ISLA: That will be hard. I'll eat meat and sweets once a week.

GRAY: Just make sure to stick to 1000 calories per day and avoid meats that are hard to digest.

ISLA: Sure.

Every day after work and on weekends, I practice ballroom dancing.

It’s not a joke. It’s hard.

My body has been in pain and adjusting for a couple of days.

I feel like Miss Vergara is getting annoyed since it takes me more time to do the dance steps. But yeah, at least I’m still trying and getting better each day.

---

A time came when I felt so stressed, too occupied, and couldn’t focus on work.

So, I must admit that I wasn’t able to perform well on a specific project for the Company. This could be solved in a more formal way, but they’ve become so loud about it.

I saw two possible reasons for their excessive reactions,

either they only felt disappointed in my performance,

or they just feel satisfied, dragging me down.

But I guess, both are reasons, though the latter seems to be a more convincing reason.

Then...

the hidden haters started to come out.

And guess what???

They are all the ones who don't have the looks.

Deyyyymmmmm!

They even recruited others to treat me a bit differently.

Whenever I greet some of them, they are no longer greeting back simply to make me feel like an outcast.

What a fabulous team effort!

It’s like they only used that one failure of mine as a chance to express their hidden feelings against me XD

Well, it's a reflection of their character, not mine. ~

And I know very well where that unreasonable hate is coming from.

What’s funnier was that they even recruited haters from another department whose faces were really unfamiliar to me XD

I guess, in the afterlife, I won't go to hell for being real.

But as a matter of fact, the haters seem to come from the bloodlines of bulldogs, gorillas, dwarfs, wild boars, and walking skeletons with bad skin tones and inappropriate body proportions.

I wonder how exactly they feel whenever they see themselves in the mirror XD

Well, they didn’t get any prettier for doing such a thing to me. ~

So, I didn’t think of getting back at them since their looks are already an everyday curse to them. XD

Instead of taking revenge, I just empathized with them. XD

It’s really like...

When the man from Above showered good genes, they were literally sleeping so deeply like they hadn't slept for two straight days.

Even the best plastic surgeons will give up fixing their faces.

People judge me like they know me well.

If and only if I could focus, I could have done better.

But that’s life, full of immature, judgmental, and narrow-minded animals.

It's so funny how they thought they were winning by making the environment uncomfortable to me without them even realizing that they are with someone who's been through hell (and really immune to betrayals XD).

So, I didn’t allow them to become a hindrance to our plans.

Who are they anyway?

I don’t even know their whole names.

Like f*ck?

Who are these mammals?

Or, should I say, reptiles? XD

They even targeted my dating status, like it's just so funny to know that they haven't experienced any.

They haven’t even seen the magic of how $p3®m explod3s.

They haven’t even tasted a single flavor of it.

They don’t even know how to s*ck a big c*ck or what it looks like in real life.

What’s worse is that they don't have any suitors, not even the poor and ugly ones.

So, they are just like t h a t --- c o l d, b i t t e r & d r y.

>>> KO! <<<

So, yeah... I know where that noise is coming from.

They are too busy talking about my existence when I don't even care if they don’t wake up the next day.

---

ISLA: Don't you get tired? ‘Coz I’m getting tired.

GRAY: Well, you have no choice but to follow.

ISLA: I can’t focus on work.

GRAY: Then just resign immediately.

ISLA: I can't do that. Grandma has a lot of medications.

GRAY: How about your mom and her siblings? Don’t they support her?!

ISLA: They are, of course! But you know I have four other siblings studying, as well as my cousins.

GRAY: I'll just give you money, double your salary.

ISLA: Make it triple.

GRAY: Deal.

And so, I resigned after almost two years of working here.

Then, we settled into his home.

---

[AUGUST 2014]

One day, I woke up and remembered the unreasonable hate I got at work.

This is when I finally decided to pursue my passion, which is painting.

I came up with the idea of making digital arts so I would be able to reach buyers around the world.

GRAY: Hey. Let’s go this weekend to an amusement park so you can unwind. I know you’re tired.

ISLA: Yey!

And then, here we are, riding on the different rides like children.

We even ate cotton candies, lol. And went home.

---

“Wanna play computer games?” Gray asked

“Yeah!... Oh. You’re gaining muscle, ha?” I answered.

“I’ve been going to the gym these past few months.”

“Trying to impress someone?”

“Not my thing!”

---

One day, after practice, I saw Carrillada at the dining table.

So, I asked Gray...

“It smells so good! Where did you buy this?”

“I cooked that for you.” Gray answered.

“Oh. Thanks, it’s one of my favorites!” I replied.

“I know, right?”

And then he really looked at me to see what my impression would be. XD

“You cook well, ha!” I spoke.

Then Gray just laughed.

I really appreciate the gestures Gray makes for me.

He felt that I was really in distress during this chapter.

So, he made a lot of effort to make me happy.

“I reorganized your schedule. You’ll have 15 hours of practice every day. In this case, it will take almost two years for you to finally master the game. Let’s play chess again tomorrow, okay?” Gray said.

“Okay!”

“Wanna play UNO card game?”

“Yeah!”

“Let’s sit on the floor.”

“UNO!”

HA-HA-HA ~

“Hey! Why are you laughing.” Gray asked.

“Let me sew that later. I’m seeing your brief, tho.”

“Oh! I’m sorry.”

After playing, I asked him...

“What’s the 4th ordinance, Master Libra?”

#TheThirdOrdinance

#IslaTheBallroomDancer

#LooksMatter

#TheBitterTruthOfLife

#TheNotSoBadassWriter

#JustStatingF*cksEsteFacts

CHAPTER 12

“LEARN SKYDIVING”

“Ohhhhh. I’m afraid of heights.”

“You have no choice but to learn.”

---

“Hey! Want to have some fun?” I asked.

“What kind of fun?” Gray asked.

“Let’s join the Tomato Fight Festival this coming Wednesday.”

“Oh. Let’s go!”

"That was fun!"

---

A problem came...

The sales of Gray’s Resto Bar have been constantly decreasing by 25%-30% these past few months due to a newly built resto bar near his.

ISLA: What should we do now?

GRAY: This is the first time that the sales have constantly decreased to such an extent. We must think of another technique... What if we try offering new foods and drinks?

ISLA: Yap. Hmm. You can also ask your staff to wear elegant clothes to make them look more formal. Consider having a stronger online presence. And don’t you dare decrease the price of the drinks and meals you’re already offering. That will make them think you’re losing. Just add new offers.

GRAY: Alright.

ISLA: That will attract more customers. Also, consider making the place look more elegant.

GRAY: How’s life without Isla?

ISLA: My pleasure, Master Libra.

You have me, so don’t worry that much.

---

Then, here’s the day of my first skydiving...

I feel like I can’t do it, even if it’s tandem skydiving.

I feel so nervous, so I asked for more time to prepare myself.

“You can do it, Isla. We came this far.”

“I have no choice. Okay, I’m ready.”

And then...

We jumped!

“WaaaAaaaaAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaAaAaaaAAAaaA!!!!!”

“WooooooOOOOooOoOoOOoo!!!"

“I thought I couldn’t make it!”

Then, the skydiver behind me just laughed at me.

Yeah! It was an unforgettable experience.

---

“What did you feel?” Gray asked.

“It’s far scarier than all the rides we tried. My soul almost left me!” I answered.

“Well, you’ll repeat doing it occasionally so that you’ll be a bit more used to it.”

---

Then here’s another day...

“Where are you going?” I asked.

“To the bar. I’ll talk to my staff about the solutions.” Gray answered.

“Best of luck, Master.”

“Thanks, buddy!”

---

“What happened to your meeting?” I asked.

“They are now starting to look for new attire. Then, they are now working on new drinks and foods.” Gray answered.

“Good!”

---

[a phone call received by Gray]

*Trrt trrt... Trrt trrt...

ISLA: Hey, someone is calling you.

GRAY: Can you look at it? I’m still taking a bath.

ISLA: My hands are messy; I’m cooking our lunch... Wait.

GRAY: I’m done.

ISLA: It was cancelled.

GRAY: It’s fine. I’ll just look for it.

ISLA: What is it?

GRAY: My nephew is missing.

ISLA: Oh no. How old is he?

GRAY: Five

ISLA: Did they report it to the police?

GRAY: They are in the airport right now.

They’ll have a vacation in Hawaii.

*Tut tut...

“Oh. You received a message.” I said.

“We found him!” Gray read.

“Hoo! I got nervous!” Gray added.

I thought there would be another problem.

---

“Hey! Not afraid of heights anymore, right?” Gray asked.

“Hmm. A bit!” I answered.

“Wanna have some fun?”

“What kind of fun?”

“Hot air balloon!”

“Oh. Where?

“Just there in Catalonia. Let’s go?”

“Let’s go!”

“That was fun!”

“Hey! Let’s focus on chess in the coming months. I can’t wait any longer. We have to take a risk.” Gray said.

---

[DECEMBER 2014]

One day, after skydiving, we went to a beach to swim and relax,

and stayed there until the next day.

Under a midnight sky, Gray and I had long, deep talks while looking at the stars...

GRAY: Hey. Thanks for your idea. The sales are increasing again.

ISLA: My pleasure.

GRAY: What will you do after our mission?

ISLA: I'll get a tattoo on my back.

GRAY: What tattoo?

ISLA: A Dove.

GRAY: Why is it?

ISLA: Because it symbolizes harmony, love, and peace.

GRAY: Do you feel the need to do it?

ISLA: I lived in hatred for so long and had some realizations.

The world was bad, so why would I be good?

That’s why... I lost faith.

GRAY: I feel like you didn’t lose it.

You were just sad, so you feel that way.

ISLA: I hope so.

How about you? What will you do after this mission?

GRAY: I’ll take a vacation in Somalia. Will you miss me?

ISLA: Pssh!

GRAY: May I ask, what's your type?

ISLA: Do you mean my ideal man?

GRAY: Yes.

ISLA: Someone who will understand me even if I don’t usually understand myself.

GRAY: What do you mean exactly?

ISLA: I feel like.. I only understand half of myself. So, I want someone who will understand me and stay with me no matter what.

GRAY: How many boyfriends did you have?

ISLA: Just one.

GRAY: Ows. You told me about your long-time boyfriend and that, Hernan.

ISLA: I don’t consider Hernan to be one. He’s a complete jerk.

And you know what? He only dresses up like a masculine man but can’t even give me an orgasm.

GRAY: Okay, I won’t argue...

How long have you been with that one, and what’s his name again?

ISLA: He’s Bruce. We've been together for almost 6 years. How about you?

How many girlfriends did you have?

GRAY: Three.

ISLA: Ows?!

GRAY: Well, others are just one-night stands.

ISLA: So, who’s the other one?

GRAY: She’s Precious. We've been together for 10 years.

ISLA: That's long! What happened?

GRAY: She broke up with me. How about you?

ISLA: I broke up with him.

GRAY: See? Girls give up so easily.

ISLA: No, I didn't. It took me years to come up with that decision.

GRAY: Really?

ISLA: Yes. Why did she break up with you?

GRAY: She said I didn't have enough time for her, but I know the real reason. How about you?

ISLA: Personality differences. What's the real reason?

GRAY: Third party.

ISLA: Oh. I'm sorry to hear that. Do you know who's behind it?

GRAY: Not just one person.

ISLA: What do you mean?

GRAY: You'll know.

ISLA: Did you take revenge on them?

“You seem to be almost ready...

It’s time for him to meet the beautiful Pisces.”

#TheFourthOrdinance

#IslaTheSkydiver

#The10thOrdinance #LibravsPisces #Chapter10 #Chapter11 #Chapter12

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