Chapter 36

Her face was BAD as she stared at Alexendris's spacious kitchen. He turned to the seated man.
"I want that sour taste soup."
He looked worse. "You brought me here to cook ?!" asik niya
He thought that whatever he was going to do, he would just cook. He still has school tomorrow. What if he can't get in? What will she say to her dad?
He couldn't get in because someone took him home to cook!
"Yes. As you can see. I've prepared the ones for you to use."
She closes her eyes tightly. If only I could choke. He made the case that he was short of stature. How can he choke it?
"You're chilling. Do you know that?" he uttered a statement
"I know." its casual answer
Focused on the cellphone. You have a text. She put the bag on the table then started cooking. The spices and pork are ready. It's a good thing because maybe everything will fly here.
"Annoying. I should be resting now!" he whispered irritably
She cooked quietly but still mumbled. He didn't realize that Alexendris was next to him.
"What are you fussing? You're going to eat too." the young man asked with raised eyebrows
She covered what she was cooking and then faced the young man. Nameywang sya.
"Why? Because I'm bothering you. The amount of money you have. You probably had a chef and then you cooked for me. What am I? Your helper ?!" he complained
Alexendris just stared at him. He became more and more confused. He narrowed his eyes at the man.
"It's been a long time since our deal. So why are you still cooking for me ?!"
He backed away suddenly when Alexendris stepped closer. Her chest throbbed. He stand his arm in her side, on the table.
"It's because I want to have a reason to make you stay close to me. It's not fair if I'm the only one who always comes home to you Celestine."
Her feathers stood out in the depths of Alexendris's voice. The intensity in its eyes. Not helping. Her throat is getting drier.
"You said you'll think about it but that's not what the pictures were telling me. Do you think I'll just turn my back on you? I maybe said I'll avoid you but I didn't say I'll leave you. So give me reasons why?"
"R-reason?"
"Yes! Give me a reason why you were able to do without me because I can't understand how I can't act the same! With your presence, it's fucking my mind!"
He took a few deep breaths. She needed that before she kicked the man in front of her.
"I was able to because I knew you would come back." he replied. "Because even if you avoid me. You will come back to me yourself. So I want you to admit but you don't want to. I don't know what the reason is. Because you don't want to tell me."
The young man was silent at what he said. She sighed. His eyesight dropped and he spoke again.
"I can understand you but I'll get tired too Alexendris." he met its blue eyes. "Can you handle me if I get tired and then ignore you as if I never met you?"
His jaw clenched. There were emotions in Alexendris's eyes that he knew very well.
"Will you be able to leave me?"
He did not answer. Alexendris turned off the sink before cupping her chin, to kiss her deep and passionately.
He just grabbed the young man's chest as their kiss deepened. She felt the tight embrace of Alexendris's arms around her waist.
"Do you think I can? I can't Celestine. I don't even want to hear those words."
"Then what's stopping you?" he asked in astonishment
The young man was silent for a few seconds. He wondered if he would tell her the real reason or if he would turn his back on her again.
"It's you and how long do you still want me. It was the reason why."
Alexendris closed his eyes. He looked down. It was as if he was resting in deep thought until he spoke again after a while.
"But my patience is running low and you just made my reasons to stay away useless just a minute ago." The two of them met eyes
"Fuck those whys, Celestine. I can't just let you leave me. You are mine."
She sighed when Alexendris kissed her again. Celestine let him kiss her deeply for a minute before pulling away. There was a smile on her lips. Alexendris frowned at the sight of his wide smile.
"Why are you smiling like Anabelle?"
Celestine touched both of his cheeks then quickly kissed his lips. He was surprised by that.
"Because my plan worked. Stephen was right." he laughed out loud
She smiled sweetly at Alexendris who was looking at her. It was as if his head had been broken. He tapped her cheek.
"We'll let you in too. Come on? Eat?" he said with a wide smile
Just like that, mission accomplished: Confess Alexendris
He was very careful in Alexendris' huge room. Fits a king size bed, two single sofas and a flatscreen inside. There is also a desk. That's where his laptop sits.
He turned to the young man who had just closed the door. They just finished eating.
"Doesn't that have a flatscreen in the mouth? Why is there also in the room?" he asked
"For laziness purposes."
He shrugged then sat on the bed. He even jumped up to sit up. It was made of Alexendris' trampoline bed.
"Take a shower. Here's your clothes."
He stood up then looked at the clothes handed to him. His eyes narrowed as he looked at Alexendris again.
"Why do you have a woman's dress here?" he asked accusingly
Alexendris confessed his look with a bored look.
"I planned this all. Haven't said that earlier?" Sarcastic answer
He snorted. "You really planned to put me to sleep here really ah!"
"Yeah. I would have made the eldest."
"What?" he asked frowning
"Take that bath. You stink."
She walked to the bathroom. He locked the door and took a shower right away. And because Alexendris really planned everything. He smells like a man because there is no other soap.
She dried her hair with a towel before leaving the bathroom. The young man was lying on the bed. Cover the face with a pillow. He fell to bed so Alexendris bounced. He laughed at its unpaintable face.
"Retreat!"
He stretched before lying down. Finally, after the whole day he sat down. You can sleep too.
"You sleeping?"
He smiled sarcastically. "No. I'm just closing my eyes. I'm not asleep."
"Stop being sarcastic. It's not funny."
The wind blew him away and then pinched the young man's sharp nose.
"Sleep on that. You also have school tomorrow, don't you?"
"Yeah."
He smiled then gave the young man a quick kiss.
"Goodnight ..." he whispered before closing his eyes
She felt the young man's arm around her waist before she finally fell asleep.
HE watched her sleep peacefully next to him. It also gives him peace. As then until now. Celestine is his peace.
He caressed her waist before pulling her gently, closer to him. Alexendris wanted her close, to feel all her presence, so bad. This is all what he wishes from the past days.
Celestine. Sleeping in his bed. Close to him.
He leaned to capture her lips. Kissing it gently, not leaving it until it's swollen. He hugged and hugged the girl tightly.
Finally, you're here ...
"I can finally sleep peacefully." He murmured. "Goodnight too."
ALEXENDRIS been staring at the phone for a minute now. He had a call a few moments ago that arised his temper again. It's very visible in his face. He looked up when his door opens.
"The size of your house and you're just here? Maybe you want to go out." It's Celestine
"You see that I am obviously working."
"Obviously. Four wrinkles on your forehead." scratching Celestine's low statement
He watched the girl approach him. Look around more. He tapped his finger in his desk. Getting amuse watching her.
"Why are you here? You miss me?"
Celestine looked at him immediately. He frowned when she sits in his desk.
"Get out—"
"Don't send me away. I might really leave you here." its rude promise
Alexendris automatically shut. He's expecting a mad woman trying to break away from his home not a calm Celestine. It's better to shut up. Yeah, it is.
Celestine tapped his forehead, then she slowly caressed down the frown off it.
"Why are you always so frustrated? You smile. You still feel bad that I'm here."
He catches her hand. Locking it with his. He frowned as he looked ahead.
"Stop manipulating me. I know what you're trying to do."
"Really?" high-brow question
"Will I take you here if I don't want to be with you? Stop playing words with me woman. You might not be able to get out of here." banta nya
Celestine averted her eyes.
"I won't refuse ..." he whispered as he heard her
Alexendris smirked. He stood up and raised his hand on the table.
"Look who's obsessed with my presence. Why don't you admit it? You wanted me more than I wanted you."
Celestine burst out laughing. The smirk was erased from his lips. Celestine tapped his shoulder.
"Look again. Here in front of me is the one who went to the office because I missed him and then got jealous of Stephen and then didn't want me to send Van—"
"Stop!" He hissed in annoyance
Celestine cupped his face. She mimicked a face like she was a baby she's consoling. He didn't slap her hands though. It felt good to be this close with her.
"Aw. My baby is angry again. Are you hungry?" She said mimicking a mother's voice
"Yeah. I'm hungry."
The girl pulled him and stroked his back. He wrapped his arm around her.
"Edi you cook. The amount of money you have. I'll cook for you." she snapped
The girl pushed him but his arms remained around his waist.
"I do not know how to cook."
"Edi will teach us. Basic!"
"What's the purpose? You're here anyway. You'll cook food and I'll be very much happy to eat."
"You can't fool me because I'm not a siopao." Celestine left the seat. "Let's go to the kitchen. You'll be the cook. What's your luck?"
The girl walked away first. Suddenly his cellphone rang. He answered it upon seeing the name.
"Yes?"
"Where's my daughter Courner? ..."
"In her soon to be home. Don't worry. I will take care of your child."
"Don't make such promises Alexendris. Even though you know what kind of family you have. Celestine is my only child. I won't let her settle for a less man like you who will put her in a less and hellish place. .. "
His fist clenched. As if he don't knew that already. So he avoided but this feeling is stronger. If only he can control.
The door opened again. The girl looked at him in frustration. He narrowed his eyes and then came out again.
"Your child is important to me. Curse me from the moon and back. I won't leave her."
He ended the call.
Alexendris is still EASY to teach. He only taught the simple dish. Porridge! which is her favorite besides the pickle she cooks.
"Watch that ah!" he ordered
Alexendris turned to him. "Where are you going?"
"I'll call papa. Because I'm absent right now. Thank you." his sarcastic answer
"No need. I let you know."
He reached for the spoon and tasted what was being cooked. Celestine sat on the high stool. Alexendris was in front of him.
"Edi okay."
"Taste this. I don't know if it's right or it's super sour."
He stood up to taste what it was cooking. He added salt and then stirred. He turned off the stove after a while.
"It's okay! Didn't I tell you. It's just basic. It's delicious but of course mine is even tastier. I'm your teacher."
They looked up at the kitchen entrance. Si Hera. Carrying attachè cases. There was even shock in the woman's eyes as she looked at them.
"What are you doing here Hera?" Alexendris asked crookedly
The woman sneezed. "I delivered some important papers. It's confidential so I brought it myself. I'll get a sub today ... just to help you."
Alexendris face turned murderous. "Haven't I said it correctly that I'll be out for two days? I didn't say I need your appearance"
Celestine saw that Hera was offended by what Alexendris had said. He slapped the young man hard on the arm. He stared at her.
"Maybe you want to use a dot Alexendris? Take it easy. It'll be good to help you more!" he turned to Hera. "All right. You're here first. Come eat with us so you can work properly."
"Sa..lamat." Hera's eyes turned to Alexendris. "Here are the important papers. I'll report later."
Alexendris quietly took what Hera handed him then left the kitchen. Napailing sya. Not even really thankful. Attitude really.
"Sit down first."
Just now Hera looked at him. Woman just nodded. He took the plate and put it on the table.
"You two look so pretty close." said Hera. "Do you two have a relationship?"
He stopped what he was doing. He looked up at Hera. He already knew the answer there, of course, but the tone of Hera's voice was what he didn't know why. Why is that?
"Ah .."
"Dris and I have known each other for a long time but he didn't even need to invite me to his house. Except for William's birthday." kwento nito
He was a little uncomfortable with what Hera was saying even though the woman was just telling a story. He just remained silent while setting the table.
"We had so much fun then. We were like a whole family. William finally felt having a father."
He stopped what he was doing because he already knew what the woman in front of him was pointing at. He met her gaze.
"I've known Dris for a long time. I know he's really hot-headed but I understand him. I know him very well and I accept his whole personality."
His forehead furrowed. Even if he feels annoyed. She calms herself.
"What do you want to say?"
Hera took a deep breath then approached him. He held out her hand.
"I know you're a good woman Celestine. I can see that, and I knew very well that a woman like you doesn't deserve to be hurt. Alexendris ... He's not good for you. He has so many secrets and it will hurt you."
"A-what?"
"As long as you can. Run that Celestine. You won't never like to be a wife of Courner's heir. She'll just destroy you."
He withdrew his hand and then frowned at the woman.
"I do not understand you."
"Once he marries you. You'll end up just like his mother. So just now you ran."
They both looked at the kitchen entrance when Alexendris entered. Still frowning.
"What are you two doing?"
Hera answered. "We're just talking." Hera turned to him. "Thank you for letting me stay."
He just nodded in response. They ate together. As if nothing happened. Hera moved casually as she went everywhere with her mind. He used to be annoyed but now.
She's more curious.
He was SITTING. Watching Alexendris work. What Hera said earlier was still playing on his mind. He was very curious about what he was referring to.
He would have asked if Alexendris seemed to be menstruating again when he lost sight of it. Hera is outside.
Released by Alexendris.
"I'm hungry."
Alexendris's eyebrows rose. It's still poker face. "You just eat."
He crossed his arms. He matched the pokerface of the interlocutor.
"I want a mango with soy sauce. I saw a mango earlier in the kitchen!"
"You had eaten so much earlier. Where are you going to put that food in your stomach?" Alexendris asked, frowning
"That's my problem. I want mangoes."
Alexendris turned back to the laptop. "I'll ask someone to bring you one here."
He jumped to his feet. How can he go out to talk to Hera. He's corner after corner.
"" Why would you order more? I can do that. Then the boring here. What? I'll just watch you work all night? "He complained
Alexendris swallowed the sense after he rapped. He was absent for a day and then just went to work.
"Alright. Okay. I'll finished this first. I'll take you to the kitchen.
"Why else? That'll just work." he frowned
Alexendris averted his eyes. He can't really see the eyes but his cheeks are red. Her eyebrows rose.
"I wanna ... spend time with you, so, wait me there."
The young man whispered back that he could hear. He secretly laughed.
"Osigeee. I'll wait for my boyfriend downstairs because he wants to spend time saken."
He really raised his voice to annoy Alexendris. He blushed even more. Earlier cheeks, now full face.
"W-what did you call me?"
"Boyfriend?" his casual answer. "Don't you want to? It's okay. There are a lot of people who want me to call him boy-"
Alexendris cut her off. "Did I complain? I didn't!" he snapped
He laughed. "Edi no. Why angry? I'm going to the kitchen."
Alexendris holds her arm before she can even get up to leave. She was surprised when he pulled her and suddenly kissed the young man. She sat on his lap because he was too tall.
She could barely breathe as Alexendris let go of her lips. One of its arms wrapped around him. Another hand gripped her waist. He buried his face in her neck.
"I love it." the young man whispered as small kisses caressed his neck. "Tell me if you want more mangoes. I'll buy more."
He laughed a little. Alexendris is weird when he's in good mode.
"Shampoo. Must be raw. I don't like ripe."
The young man's lips dropped to his collarbone. He showered it with small kisses.
"Alright."
She moved the body away from Alexendris so that she could look her boyfriend in the eye. He grabbed her shoulders.
"I'm down."
"In the second thought, can we meet in the my bed instead?"
Her eyes narrowed. Alexendris's face broke as he pinched the side.
"No!"
He intends to talk to Hera so he tells Alexendris to eat mangoes in case the young man calls Hera and sends her away immediately. Hera bowed when she left so she couldn't be seen either. He sat down angrily on the sofa, in the living room.
Her cellphone rang. He took that. He winced at the sight of the caller. Her dad! He counted first before answering the call.
"Pa?"
"Where are you Celestine? ..."
Her nervousness increased because her Dad's voice was serious.
"In ..." what will he answer?
Just as I thought. He can really happen to his Dad e. He really should have just run away from Alexendris.
"To my friend ..."
Her dad didn't speak for a few seconds. Suddenly her eyes widened.
"Is Alexendris really just your friend?"
How did her Dad know she was here at Alexendris' house? He lost his surprise when he remembered that Alexendris had said goodbye to him but why does his dad's aura seem so strange now?
"Go home now. We have an important conversation between the two of us."
"Ho ?!" he asked in shock. "What's that?"
Her Dad did not answer the question. "I'll wait for you."
He closes his eyes tightly after the line dies. What else could he do and his dad doesn't seem to be in the mood. He got up and went to the young man's room to get his bag. Then his dad. He really had to obey. Maybe what they are going to talk about is very important.
He slowly opened the door of Alexendris's office. He was still sitting but the young man was already talking on the phone. The face is bad.
"Pst!
Alexendris immediately looked at her. Her eyes lost emotion as she approached the bag she was holding. He ended the call.
"Why do you have your bag with you?" serious question of the young man
He continued to enter and then closed the door. "Dad is sending me home. We have something important to talk about."
She noticed the emotion that went through Alexendris's eyes. He wanted to ask but his cellphone rang repeatedly. Only her dad would call her.
"I need to go-"
He turned and turned the doorknob but the young man held his arm. He was stunned.
"Don't go ... please ..."
He turned to the young man. He stared at Alexendris for a few seconds. He rubbed its face. He smiled lightly then tapped her shoulder.
"It's like I'm not coming back. It's your OA. Maybe I'll know papa for a while." he grinned. "If you want to fetch me."
There is something wrong. He felt that immediately because of Alexendris' heavy aura. It's not really laughing but the emotion in its eyes isn't that heavy.
"I'll be back."
Alexendris's grip on him loosened. Its eyes dropped to the floor.
"I'm afraid you won't."
Nameywang sya. "What's the problem? Why do you seem so scared? When I'm your girlfriend then you're paranoid. You know I'm just a dad."
Alexendris stared at him for a few seconds before he spoke. He frowned as the young man grinned.
"Why would I be afraid anyway?" Alexendris's face dropped and he reached for his lips.
"If you don't come back to me, I'll come back to you."
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To be continued...