Chapter 37

CELESTINE had a strange feeling as she walked home to her parents' house. It seems so weird today. Kind of something he didn't expect to know. It's just that he doesn't know if it's good or bad.
He arrived home at noon. He was straight inside. He saw his mother in another living room. Busy reading thick books. He approached it and tapped it on the shoulder. Her mother was surprised. It lowered the book it was holding.
"Maa!"
"What are you doing here? Shouldn't you be in the office ?!" sermon immediately of it
Her eyes widened in shock. That resulted in her frowning. Her mom didn"t know her dad was calling her? What are the two of them going to talk about? He was more curious. He wanted to go to his dad right away. She glanced up the stairs.
"Celestine! Are you listening?" her mother asked earnestly
He turned back to his mother who frowned.
"Dad called me. We have something important to talk about. I thought you knew." sagot nya
Her mother's eyes narrowed at her. "Did you do something silly Celestine?"
He shook quickly. "Nothing."
Her mother calmed down. The wrinkle of its forehead disappeared. He picked up the book again and read.
"If your dad is waiting for you. Go up there. So maybe he came home early."
He nodded. He hurriedly walked up the stairs to the second floor. Her dad's office is here in their house. He knocked twice before entering.
Her dad was in the swivel chair while reading a paper. He lowered it as soon as he saw it. Celestine closed the door behind before she walked closer.
"Why else? Is there a problem?" he asked immediately
The nervousness in his chest is rising again because his dad is so serious.
"Where did you sleep last night Celestine?" his dad's authoritative question
He was swallowed. It's like going back to the time when he was in high school. Every time they have an overnight, he says goodbye with a group project but he just does a movie marathon with his friends.
"A-ah ..." he scratched his head
"Don't lie to your father, Celestine."
He bowed. "Kay Alexendris, pa." he replied
A few seconds of silence passed before her dad spoke. He immediately looked up. Her eyes widened.
"I know you have a reason and I know that young man can bring you back to life but I don't want him for you."
Her body stiffened. "P-pa ..."
"Stay away from Alexander Courner's heir, Celestine. He'll just ruin you."
Her heart ached. How will he do that? Alexendris was important to him. The young man was important to her. They just started after he left Alexendris? He promised earlier
He promised ...
"Alexendris isn't a bad person, Pa. You saw that when he came here. He was just rude and sometimes rude but I know him. He won't hurt me. He won't hurt me." his explanation
"I know him and their whole family better than you son. You don't know what's going on inside that family. Listen to me."
She was already in tears. He feels he can do nothing. What is there in Alexendris' family? He talked to his dad. He is still supported.
"But still. Alexendris' dad is kind. I've talked to him. He even supports us!"
Her dad closes his eyes tightly. It stood up then approached him. It grabbed both of his arms.
"Son ... Listen to me. Please. You'll only get hurt."
Tears welled up in her eyes. She saw the agony in her dad's eyes.
"But still. I love Alexendris. We're just getting started. I promised him." he wept at the promise
"You'll understand too son. For now, follow me first Celestine. You'll know too. You'll know."
He also did nothing but nod. Her dad hugged her. He just cried in his father's chest.
How is his promise now?
HE WAS LOOKING at his cellphone. Earlier it rang because Alexendris had been calling earlier. He hugged the pillow tightly to gain strength.
This man is probably having a tantrum again. He even promised that he would return. He hugged the pillow even more. He is hurt and guilty. He wants to go to Alexendris but he has to follow his dad.
When he found out the truth. The decision is up to him. Even though his dad still objected. He will return to Alexendris.
"What's that?"
He woke up from his bed when he heard a commotion in his chin. Her eyes widened when she saw Alexendris. Her chest throbbed as the young man looked up at her.
"Celestine ..."
"Climb high Celestine!" his father's command rang out at home
He was swallowed up by the mounting tension inside the house. Next to his dad his mom was holding his arm. In front are the guards of the house in white. Alexendris is in the middle. Behind him were three men in black. He stepped back.
"You promised me you'll comeback home Celestine so don't you dare turn your back from me."
He then stopped.
"Go away. Please. My wife and I don't want trouble Mr. Courner. Stay away from our anal." her mother gently pleaded
Alexendris jaw clenched. "You can't do this to me. Celestine is precious to me. You can't take her away."
"Yes, I can!" strongly against his father. "Because I'm Celestine's father."
He approached. If not. It will probably only take the two of them to answer. She didn"t want to see her dad and Alexendris answering because they were both important to her.
"Alexendris. Please."
He suddenly found it difficult to talk to Alexendris because of the tension. Not like before. It grabbed her arm and pulled her closer. Its eyes are full of intensity, determination and anger.
"Lets go home."
"Alexendris ..."
"I told you. If you don't come back to me, I'll come back to you myself."
Her dad grabbed her other arm and pulled her back. Seriously looking at Alexendris.
"If Celestine is important to you. You will let her go. You will only destroy and hurt my child and your family's useless law."
Alexendris's teeth chattered. He saw the passing of pain in the young man's eyes. Why? What law is that?
"I will only give you my son if you are no longer Alexander's heir. Can you do that?"
Alexendris's fist clenched. "I ... can't. If I did that. I'll lose Celestine."
"In that case, the conversation is over. That goes up high Celestine."
Alexendris's grip tightened on his other arm. His chest grew heavier. He bowed.
"Don't leave. I need you." He begged
Alexendris was released from his arm as his dad pulled away. She was already crying when she looked up at the young man.
"Stay away from my daughter because she is going to marry the right man for her."
She was surprised by what her dad said. Alexendris's eyes darkened suddenly as his chest throbbed. It looked down.
"Nothing can stop me. I follow no rules. Do remember this, Sir."
Their eyes met.
"As long as I am alive. I will come back and come back to your son."
He dropped the bag he was holding on the floor and slumped on the sofa. Her father did not allow her to come home. They were still fighting but eventually he also won.
Curiousity is eating away at him. He had a strong suspicion that what Hera told him had something to do with the reason why his dad didn't like Alexendris.
I wonder what that is? Why now when he and Alexendris have an understanding. When the man is important to her.
He took the cellphone to reply to Ericka. Updated the two on his problem. He informed not only because he needed a friend's advice now. To have a clue. Maybe the two know something about what her dad is saying.
He looked up at the door with a knock. The two arrived quickly. She blinked opening the door.
"W-what are you doing here?" he asked in astonishment
"I'm looking for my son. Is he here?" Alexendris's dad's gentle nod
He scratched his head so hard. "She's not here." he replied
He opened the door to let Alexendris' dad in. They sat on the sofa.
"My son has been missing for a few days. He's not in the office or anywhere. I just thought maybe he's here since I heard you two are in a relationship."
His forehead furrowed slightly. How did you know that? They only became official one day and then got into trouble right away. He no longer asked.
"We're not well." he answered directly
The forehead of the person he was talking to frowned. The eyes ask.
"I didn't fight your son." he defended immediately. "They're not okay, Dad."
"Why?"
He was silent for a few seconds. "Dad doesn't want him for me because the law will only destroy me in your family ...."
Alexendris's father's eyes were serious and then he turned to the front.
"It's expected."
"What is papa referring to? Because I can't understand why papa is so stubborn—"
He could not finish what he was going to say when suddenly the person he was talking to stood up. He also stood up.
"We'll talk again some other time Celestine." its promise. "Call me if he comes back, I knew he will."
Alexendris' dad left immediately. He was not even spoken to. He still has many questions e. Annoying. Questions were already eating into his mind.
When it's still like this. What kind of stupidity he thinks. Just like how they met Alexendris. That man was really prepared for the amount of questions he asked.
Soon Ericka and Van also arrived. As he said earlier he planned to give them advice but when he saw Ericka's eyes were swollen.
Sige. He will first give advice.
He was scratching his head. "What just happened?" he asked
"He's not replying anymore. I've noticed. At first he deliberately didn't talk to me. Because I don't want to think about anything that will ruin our relationship until he admits to me. He's not happy with me. I told him, we'll fix this because we're far from each other but he refused me. " Ericka burst into tears as she talked
"He has someone else. Why can't you just admit it?" Van asked seriously still shaking
"He's no different. He's not just confused." Ericka's defense
"Stop defending that asshole Ericka! You've only been apart for one week for fuck's sake!"
Ericka couldn't resist what Van said. He just frowned as he caressed Ericka's back which was sobbing. She wasn't aware that Ericka and her boyfriend really had a problem.
They are both happy every time he sees them. That's just not with Van. It's really good to look at people and situations.
"What about you? What's going on with you two?" Van asked
The wind blew him away. "Dad's not okay with Alexendris."
Ericka's puffy eyes widened. "You two?"
He nodded. He was overwhelmed when Ericka suddenly hit him on the arm. "Aray!"
"Why didn't you tell us? How did that happen?"
"Isn't it obvious? That guy always comes around to you. He wants you. It's obvious. I was expecting it." promise of Van
"Just. The important thing now is for me to know what Alexendris' family secret is. Do you have a clue?" he asked
Ericka frowned as she thought deeply. Van, on the other hand, is serious. For someone thinking hesitantly to tell him.
"Secret? All I know is he's dangerous. They said because that man's head is really hot. Other than that. Nothing. I've never heard anything from his family." Ericka replied
Celestine turned to Van to wait for his answer. He tapped his finger on the table. Her eyes widened when she heard what he said.
"He's gonna kill me for sure when I tell you." Van whispered as he heard it
"Do you know anything ?!"
"Yeah but I won't tell you. I still love my life Celestine. Just ask her."
"Tell me. You know me. I won't stop until I know what that secret is!" his persistence
"Yeah. I know that too." Van's answer seemed tired. "It's not really a big deal for me and those who know but you. I doubt it."
To his annoyance he hit Van. The more he says, the more he will know. Van's face wrinkled as he rubbed his neck.
"That helps. You're still hurting!" its salt
"I don't even want to say." he was irritated against it
The man smirked and then adjusted his seat but still held his nape, which was still red.
"Don't marry him. It's my advice."
He frowned.
Why not?"
The wind blew Van away. It looked at him seriously. He was waiting for what his friend would say.
"Let's just say you're not the only one he can marry."
He couldn't immediately speak to what Van said because it didn't sink into his brain which is why he wasn't the only one. They were enveloped in a long silence for a few seconds.
"What are you saying Van?" Ericka asked with a frown
His mouth remained shut which doesn't often happen when he's curious. Now he just didn't want to ask any questions because he felt a strange tremor in his chest. Van looked at him seriously.
"When it comes to this. You ask. Why don't you ask me further about that man? I'll just forget that maybe tomorrow I won't be breathing."
He clasped his hands tightly. He didn't want to ask. Because his brain already knows the possible answers.
"Don't tell me. It's like you're still breathing tomorrow." he promised, but in a low voice
The young man noticed what he said again. Later he shook it while looking at the two of them like canned vegetables.
"Love is really like a rose full of thorns, isn't it?" Van's promise shook.
"I don't get it ..." he heard Ericka whisper. "You're not the only one who can be his wife? What is that?"
Her hands clasped tightly at Ericka's question. She could feel Van's gaze. Waiting for him to ask more. Silence enveloped them for a few minutes.
"Y-is that the law that ... papa says?" he asked weakly
"Yes, but that's not the whole story. I can tell you the half. The question is, are you ready?"
He nodded slowly.
"Courner's wealth is very massive and the heir is important to their family. That is the most important of all. So it is normal for their family to have three to five wives."
Ericka sighed. Her lips parted. He couldn't believe it as he looked at Van. Three to five ?!
"I don't know that. I just know ... everyone stay away from him because of his behavior ..." Ericka said softly
Van laughed seriously. "Everyone's afraid of him not just because of his hot -headedness. Rumor has it he's associated in underground activities. It's just a rumor but many still believe it. Well, mafia or not. It's not important. The important thing now is you Celestine."
"Is that why ... papa is against Alexendris? Is that why ... Hera warned me?" he whispered
Van heard that and spoke immediately.
"You can still love him, though, you can't just love him, be the mother of his children and be his wife."
Her chest tightened. Ericka turned to look at him in tears for him.
"Celestine—"
The three of them stopped when they heard Alexendris's deep voice. They looked at the door at the same time. The two of them met eyes. The corner of his lip lifted as he looked at Van.
"Who said there is someone else who can be the mother of my child? I will only impregnate one woman ..."
Alexendris looked at him.
"It's you woman and you can't escape from that."
He FELT Ericka squeezing his side as the tension rose around him. The two men inside her house are measuring their gaze.
"Are you sure about that?" Van's defiant question
Wherever Van"s courage to challenge comes from. It's up to him. He was used to Alexendris looking like that but their situation is different now. He didn't feel there.
"You're challenging me?" regal raising Alexendris's eyebrow
Van stood up so that he and Alexendris could wait. He secretly frowned at the edge of the young man's eyes.
"Yes, challenging but not me."
The three of them frowned at Van's answer. Who is challenging? His forehead furrowed even more as Van looked at him.
"If Celestine is one."
He was stunned. When? How? He bit his mouth. Siraulo! He still has it!
"He just wants to have reassurance." continued Van
"That's not what I've heard earlier." said Alexendris
"Don't believe then. Come on, Ericka. I still have an emergency." Van hurriedly walked away
Ericka realized next to him. He couldn't look at Alexendris. He looked at Ericka blankly.
"We're leaving. Be careful!"
He watched Ericka grab her bag in a hurry. Her eyes widened slightly as she remembered.
"Come on Ericka!"
He forgot about Alexendris first. He took a piece of paper and a ballpoint pen and wrote a number. He handed it to Ericka.
"What's this?" friend asked
"Aren't you broken? Call it that. It's a love expert." he replied
Ericka's forehead furrowed.
"What's his name?"
"Stephen." he replied. "Stephen Dela Cruz. That's great. Just introduce yourself. Tell me your friend."
"Okay." Ericka just shrugged and left
He was swallowed up as silence enveloped the surroundings. He turned to the young man who was staring at him intently.
"B-why?" he asked as if he didn't know
He remained where he was when Alexendris approached him. He looked up so that their eyes met.
"It's sorry you should be saying woman, not why." its serious promise. "You broke your promise to me."
"W-I have no choice! That's my dad, Alexendris." his defense. "Then you're still at fault for me. What did ... Van say? What does that mean?"
The young man was silent for a few seconds. "It's nothing."
"Really?" he asked sarcastically. "Would you like someone else to tell me what your family law they say."
"Let's not talk about it-"
"Do you want the two of us to separate?" he asked quickly
Her blue eyes deepened. Alexendris's face quickly darkened but it spoke. He cupped her face. The eyes staring at him were still serious. The young man's gaze was so intense that even their conversation was heated. Her heart was beating abnormally.
"I won't chase you here if I just separate you too. I'll fix it so don't piss me off woman. I might tore this damn clothes off you."
Alexendris's voice dropped to the ground. It's like holding back.
"You won't like that, or you would love it?"
The young man's finger seemed to have fire running down his chest like he's tracing a pattern. It's burning her skin.
"H-haven't you come home yet?" he asked
He simply sighed as the young man's hand dropped. He could see mischief in its eyes.
"No. I'm staying here tonight, tomorrow and more following days."
"What?" he asked in surprise. "You're not allowed here then you have a house right? Why are you staying here?"
Alexendris casually sat on the sofa then looked up at him. Her body hair stood on end at its grin.
"I'll stay wherever you are staying. I thought we're clear in that?"
"Not allowed!" he complained
"And why not?" its high-brow question
It was as if nothing he was talking to had his reaction because he was so casual. Alexendris is totally enjoying the moment. He wanted to shave his eyebrow.
"Just! You can't always be here!"
Her eyes widened as Alexendris grabbed her arm and pulled her away. He sat right on its lap. His throat went dry when he felt something immediately there.
"I don't care woman. You can't get me out of here. It's either I stay here with you or you stay with me in my house. Your choice."
The air around seemed to thin as Alexendris approached and kissed her neck. He sucked it like how a lips should be, leaving with a pop sound.
He clung so tightly to the young man's shoulder when his finger played again. This time his finger is shameless. He encircled her still in good nipple.
"I've been a very bad boyfriend these past few days. I'll make it up to you." He whispered huskily.
Feeling the young man's hands entering his shirt made him close his eyes. He cupped her breast without thinking twice.
"So you better open that damn woman's eyes and show me pleasure."
Her eyes were sharp as she stared at the coat that was just hanging on her sofa, socks under the center table and shoes that had fallen on the side of the door.
"Annoying!" he shouted irritably
The vein in his neck almost burst after leaving the room. It was a messy living room that greeted him. That's why I muttered last night that he shouldn't wake up first.
"You can't really get along later." he whispered as he picked up the clutter one by one
He took a shower after cleaning and then sat down on the sofa. There is a case today he was awake at noon and another. Her dad will definitely call her to talk again. He would face when he was strangled — Alexendris even talked in depth.
"I'm hungry." the young man opened immediately
Her eyes were sharp as she followed Alexendris's gaze. The young man slumped down on the sofa to lie down and make a pillow on his lap.
"Edi you cook. There's an egg there and 3n1 coffee." his answer was rude
He opened the cellphone to focus his gaze on it. He meant to avoid the young man's gaze staring at him. His annoyance should remain until later. It won't help if the young man is brave and meets the eye.
"I'm cooking. I'm really hungry. I also liked the coffee you brought in my office. I want one now."
She was swallowed up by the young man's tender plea. When did you learn to soften? He took a deep breath as he buried his face in hers. He kissed her belly giving her goosebumps.
"Please? I'm really starving."
"W-why should I cook for you? You have a hand?" he complained
"Because it's your fault."
Her lips parted. "And how did that happen?" he asked
"You made me tired last night so you feed me now."
It's like he's still at fault! He even managed to be beaten earlier waking up. The difficulty of walking last night to take a half bath before finally going to sleep and then it's his fault that he's tired of this noise? He punched the man.
"The hardness of your face. It's like you drank an energy drink last night!" asik niya. "Come in all you can!"
He heard the young man's weak laugh as his face was still buried in his thigh. He was a bit taken aback. First time yun ah.
"I can't help it. You feel so fucking good so we'll do it again later."
Her eyes widened. "A-what ?!"
"I said I'm hungry. When you don't cook. I'll make you breakfast—"
He got up quickly at four o'clock. The floor shook as Alexendris fell on the sofa as he stood up.
"Ouch fuck!"
"What do you want again? Coffee and eggs? Do you want fried rice? All right, I'll just cook." he said quickly then went to the kitchen
She breathed a sigh of relief as she was able to cook fried rice properly without anyone flirting behind her. He glanced at the young man who entered. Falling sat down and depressed.
"You sure don't want to be my breakfast huh?"
"Because people don't make breakfast Alexendris. It's food. Not people!" he preached
He set the plate with food on the table as well as two glasses of coffee. He sat down next to Alexendris.
"Eat it!" there he then began to eat
"Let me go."
Her grief hung in the air. She looked at the man in disbelief.
"What's up? You don't have a hand anymore?" he asked angrily
Alexendris just looked at him blankly. He would not hit the young man with a spoon. They used only one spoon and a plate.
"Oh, don't even say coffee?" his sarcastic promise
He was ignored. He picked up the cellphone on the counter when it lit up. The young man's eyes turned to her as he sipped coffee.
"What's needed?" he asked bored with the name
"I'm free fishball! I'll answer no matter how much. If you want more milktea! ...."
He was literally owed by Stephen's offer. He suddenly remembered Ericka yesterday. She grinned.
"Who's that-"
The young man almost coughed when he put the spoon with rice in his mouth.
"I guess. Isn't it Ericka?" he asked
"Yes! I'm talking to him. I have hope! ..."
He laughed. "Just calm down. You will really fix their relationship. Aren't you a love expert?"
His laughter grew louder when Stephen could no longer speak on the other line. She looked at Alexendris who could no longer paint her face.
"Just a joke. I love milktea and fishball. Where is it? Outside the building?"
They chatted for a while before he put down the cellphone.
"Who's that?"
"Stephen. He said he'll give me a fishball later." he replied then sighed
Alexendris's face wrinkled but only for a moment. The young man shrugged and then gaped to swallow. She wonders.
"Why do you seem to have no pake?" he asked
It used to feel bad, but now it seems like nothing. Its really hard to guess its habit. Inconsistent. The young man glanced at him.
"I'm not threatened. I'm too rare to trade."
Strange! He didn't know whether to laugh or be angry at the height of his self -esteem. He just got a facepalm. His hand was itching to knock again.
He smirked. "What are you? Diamond?" he whispered
He pointed the spoon at the young man's mouth but he just stared at him. His forehead furrowed.
"And I trust you. It's enough." its serious promise
He averted his eyes. The strength stretched. For then he tickled her rectum. The young man gently touched her chin to make them look at each other.
Gradually its lips dropped. He just closes his eyes. He allowed himself to kiss his girlfriend. Her heart was pounding.
"I love you Celestine."