Chapter 101: The Siblings

"Thank you, my dear brothers and sister. We are here again, to compose ourselves and brave ourselves with what we are going to do, despite our Billionaire father being with us. Look, our mother and father were enjoying their honeymoon and loving each other. So, we can support them instead?" Anne Rose opens her heart in front of her loved ones.

It was the moment for everyone who was supposed to be supportive of their parents. It was the time for them to give more time to their parents' endeavors. For the longest time that their Billionaire father was with them now, together with their mother - Ayah Isabel.

Kent Michael looked intently at Anne Rose which could be noted as a negative gesture. But, instead, keep his silence at bay. Even though they were not in unison with each other, Kent knew the situation at hand.

"Danny Robert and John Philip, you two, what were you doing with our half-brother, Marco Fernando Junior? Is it not known to him about the two of you? Could you please stop playing with him and treat him as your own brother?"

"Sister, don't interfere with our life at UST. We can handle ourselves. Isn't it Danny Robert?" John Philip confronted Anne Rose with a disgusting look.

"John, I know what you are doing with Marco Junior and his girlfriend, Hershey."

"We are in the knowing-each-other phase right now sister Anne. Don't worry, we will behave properly." John said.

"Try your best to get friendly with Marco Fernando Junior. Father will not tolerate your bad behavior towards him. And, besides, his grandfather Benjamin Gustilo died in Shanghai, China and I was the one who know his inheritance."

"He is a Billionaire too, sister Anne?" Asked Christine Mae.

"For sure he is as what his inheritance record says. And, how are you Christine Mae, my sweet sister? How's the glamor of show business, together with Marco Junior's sister Shaira Rose? Hoping that it can give your life happiness and contentment?"

"Sister Anne, my half-sister Shaira Rose knew me well, and she's very independent in matters of her life. She doesn't want to be with his brother Marco Junior, but with what you said, the inheritance, maybe, she will change her mind."

"Where is Shaira Rose now Christine Mae?"

"She has a condo in the BGC area. I know her place because we are in the same building."

"Guys, all of you, as your elder sister, I want you to be with me in supporting our parents. They are on vacation right now and when they return home, please give time to them both. I am planning a Renewal Wedding for them, can you support me with this idea?"

"That's great sister Anne, I'm with you!" Cried, Christine Mae. "That's way better and more romantic for our parents!"

"Me too sister Anne, that's a good idea." Kent said.

"How about you Danny Robert...John Philip, you will support my idea?"

"Yes, sister Anne." Danny Robert said. "I think John Philip too." He groped the hand of John while saying his commitment.

"Okay then, let's eat and enjoy our food. All of you, you can open up your problems to me and I will help you all."

The children of Ayah Isabel and Marco are getting the bounties of their parents' love and support. Another recourse of their daily struggles for what they hoped for their lives. Even without the hindrance of long-distance family structure, they lived for what their parents want them to be.

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When Marco Junior and Hershey met, they were jogging around the park. Two hours and forty-five minutes later, Marco and Hershey were both exhausted and out of breath. The hot air from their mouths joins the morning chill.

Hershey sighed, "Marco, there better be a good reason for me to be in so much pain right now."

"Trust me Chocolate, there is."

"I haven't seen it yet. Why do you want me out of here?"

Marco tasted it. "When they do something like this on television, they make it look very easy and professional."

She whispered. "Do, what?"

Marco Junior clasped his gloved hands and breathed in. "I have something for you."

"An early Christmas gift maybe?"

"Yes." He whispered. Reaching into his pocket, he pulled out a box. Hershey's eyes widened, hands over mouth. "No."

He smiled, "Yes."

She shook her head. "No."

He opened the velvet box. Hershey stared at the silver band with small diamonds attached to it. Marco smiled, "Yes. It took me forever to find the perfect one for your fingers.

"Are you sure it will fit?"

"Would you say yes?"

Hershey felt his entire body flush. "Marco."

"You don't have to worry Hershey, we are not going to go and jump to the wall now, I'd prefer to wait for a little longer, but I do want you to know that I'm serious about making you my wife one day."

Hershey's features spread in a grin, "Why?"

"Because I don't want to lose you. I love you and I'm happy with you."

Hershey took a deep breath, "Oh, somehow in the movies they always make it sensational."

Marco raised an eyebrow, his cheeks slightly reddened, "This isn't sensational?"

Hershey laughed softly. Holding Marco's hands, she said, "That's great Marco, I'm really happy. I mean my heart's pounding a mile a minute. I am totally ecstatic."

Marco laughed, "So are you telling me yes that you will marry me?" Marco shrugged with a big smile on display,

"Why not?"

Marco took the ring from the box and put it on her finger. Marco was surprised that it fit. "How did you know my ring size?"

"Don't you ever wonder why I'm always messing with your fingers?"

Hershey shrugged, "Not really."

"Not once?"

"No."

"Well, now you know." Hershey giggled. He looked down at the ring, wondering how much it was worth to him.

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