Chapter 38

Her heart pounded at what she heard from Alexendris. When he cupped her face and kissed her. He let go but his eyes remained open.
"Don't look at me like that." poor complaint of the young man
He noticed that her cheeks were red. She covered her mouth. He barely laughed. Alexendris blushed.
"You're cute."
The young man just scolded him. He rubbed both of its cheeks. He laughed again.
"Severe. Is this how you love me?" he asked with a laugh
Alexendris angrily shook his hand. The young man averted his eyes from her. He reached for the plate and spoon to eat alone. He laughed weakly.
"Hey! It doesn't seem funny. You really love me don't you? You admit it."
He really wanted a joke but what he said turned out to be teasing because he couldn't stop his laughter. He touched it to his arm.
"Hey!"
"Don't talk to me!" its salt
She just laughed at her boyfriend. He stood up then hugged the young man's back. Alexendris was shocked and did not move immediately.
"My baby is contributing right away. You're just being caressed." he said affectionately
Alexendris nodded. His hug was not removed. Obviously like den.
"It's not. It's teasing woman." Alexendris strongly opposed him
"Lambing narin yon!" her defense
The young man's lips parted again but he did not speak. He let go of the clasp to reach for his coffee.
"What are you doing?" its a wrinkled question
You thought he made a big mistake. He raised an eyebrow.
"Just hug me."
It's like a child obeying its commands. The parting of her lips turned into laughter. He sipped coffee first and then sat down next to the young man. At his side he hugged it.
"It's really the heat of your head, eh no. Just have coffee. Come with me." he commanded
Alexendris followed suit.
He SIT on the bench. It's just near his dad's building. They can't meet her dad. He will only have to wait a few minutes. It is close to twelve o'clock. He is excited to eat a lot of fishballs now.
He meditated as he waited. He was wearing headphones so he didn"t notice the woman next to him. Her eyes widened slightly.
"Hera ?!"
He stood up in the chair. He quickly removed the headphones.
"What happened to you?" he wondered
It looked far away when they last met. Hera's eyes were swollen and red. The hair also deepens and is a bit messy.
"C-celestine ..."
He was nervous when the woman suddenly sobbed. He awkwardly approached it and patted its shoulder.
"Why are you crying?"
Hera looked up. Still crying. He was surprised when it suddenly knelt in front of him. Her eyes widened.
"What are you doing?!"
"Please, Celestine. I can't lose him. I can't afford to lose Alexendris." its sobbing pleading
Her lips parted. People were already staring at them because of the strength of Hera's crying. Especially on its knees. He could not speak.
"Let me stay with him, please. I'm begging you, Celestine. I won't disturb you. I just don't want to be away from him."
"What are you talking about!"
"I'm begging you. Let me be one of his wife. I'm ready to be third or fourth. As long as I still have him."
"A-what?"
He couldn't breathe at what Hera was saying. What third wife? Fourth?! What nonsense is this?
"I don't understand anything you're saying." he cried softly
He was unaware of Stephen's arrival. The young man's eyes widened when he also saw Hera on her knees.
"What's going on here?" Stephen asked
Hera wiped the tears from her cheeks but the tears kept pouring into her eyes.
"They've already chosen the second wife and currently the third." statement of Hera.
"What ?!" Stephen's startled ejaculation
Her chest tightened even more. Chose a second wife and now a third? Alexendris didn't even tell him. He didn't even know. How is he? Her eyes dropped as Hera held her hand tightly. Its face is still begging.
"I'm not going to mess with Celestine. I just want to have a little right of him. I've loved him for a long time. I can't. I can't lose him now." Hera's weeping pleading
He did not answer. The weight of his chest. He feels anger wrapping around his heart but he tries not to swallow it. Because it won't bring anything. He pulled his hand away and turned away. He no longer ate a fishball. He doesn't want to look like a fool eating and crying because of how he feels.
"Celestine!"
"I don't know what you're talking about. Don't ... that show me." he turned to Stephen. "Next time that's just free. I don't feel like it anymore."
He finally left when Stephen nodded. Also confused by what is happening. Hera called him several times but he was deaf until he got away. He wiped the tears from his cheeks. Alexendris said that was all there was when Van said about it. She believed the young man but her chest still tightened. He sat down in the gutter.
"N-nah. I trust Alexendris. It's nothing. Maybe Hera is lying ... l-just." his self -conviction
He grabbed her head remembering what Van had told her. Even her dad"s threat to her is the reason why she doesn"t want Alexendris for her. He also talked to Hera at Alexendris' house.
"H-no." he whispered. "I'm just wrong in thinking."
When he crouched down. She kept crying. He was mentally depressed. So dumb. His stupidity. He was obviously right but he did not want to admit it. Because she doesn't want to ruin the happiness and if anything they have Alexendris. She might be the girlfriend but she's not the only one with the right. He still doesn't fully understand what nonsense is going on inside the young man's family but he knows he will be hurt. Van was right, Hera, and even her Dad. He will get hurt or worst, he will be destroyed eventually. He looked up at the feet that stopped in front of him.
"H-until when do you m-well Alexendris k-because it hurts." he cried the question ahead
The young man's jaw tightened. "I'll do anything to fix—"
"S-in what way?"
The young man averted his eyes at her question. He stood up and caught her eyes.
"S-in finding legal fittings, is that your way to fix this?" The stopper. "I could be in denial but I'm not a fool, Alexendris. I have a prediction of everything that's going on."
"I have no choice. It's either I'll leave you or I'll keep you by having more wives to continue their legacy." its fists clenched. "And you know, that I can't leave you Celestine."
He closes his eyes emphatically.
"I don't like this. I only need you." its weak promise
"I am going home."
He turned his back on the young man but it grabbed his arm. Hold it tight. He passed a few seconds before pulling his hand away from it.
"Celestine ..."
"H-let me go first. I need to think."
The young man was ready to speak when Hera appeared. His chest tightened even more. He averted his eyes. Without a word he left there.
That crushed the heart.
She sat down on the table while sipping milk. He had been burnt before but because he was floating. He doesn't care anymore. The weight of his eyes was swollen. He looked at the cellphone which was already full of missed calls.
Leave him there
He was still reluctant to talk to Alexendris. His chest is too heavy. She despises this feeling. He is always happy because he doesn't want his chest to be heavy with anger, pain or resentment.
It is true that when loving. You can't help but be hurt. He can feel that now. The disease e.
They are not married but there is a partner who still has the right ..
Her eyeballs rolled angrily at the kitchen entrance. A series of knocks fell into the silence of the surroundings. It was as if he was pulling his own body toward the door.
He was less than halfway open the door when he saw Alexendris. He would have closed it again but the young man had already pushed the door.
"I said. I want time. Why are you here?" he asked emphatically
It lowers the gaze. "I can't. I'm sorry. I'm not used to ... without you." its answer in a low voice
"Is it okay? You said you would fix it, didn't you?" his voice cracked
"I'm trying ..."
He did not speak. She turned her back on it and went to the kitchen to consume her milk. He cried again. He was unaware of Alexendris's approach.
"Are you leaving me?"
He returned to court when he heard Alexendris' question. At least he never thought of that. Even if he is already hurt. He could not answer.
"Remember when I the night I say I hated you. I hate how you make me feel, because I know. This day will come. I tried to avoid you but you are persistent. I tried everything I can to push you away from feeling the hell of this fucking legacy. But you never left me. I made you choose between your freedom and me. You remember it all, right? "
Tears fell in her eyes. He remembers that very well. He doesn't want to be separated from Alexendris because he is already loved. Even with that habit.
"You chose me. You did. You can hate me but I will use it againsts you. You never left me. I want you to do that again."
He stood up and faced it. "It's different now, Alexendris! You didn't tell me all this before!"
"If I ever did. Would you still stay with me?"
The two of them stared into each other's eyes. The man didn't seem to be hurt at all. Its eyes are just cold.
"I'm hurt, Alexendris. Why does it seem like you just don't have it?" a bead of tears dripped from his eyes
"I'm hurt too." it raises its hand to wipe it. "But I love you. I'm sorry."
The young man just kissed her softly. Even tears were dripping from her eyes.
He still accepted the young man wholeheartedly.
He KILLED Hera's eighth call. He knew that it was his intention and not his answer to what he wanted to happen. He wanted a little silence now because he didn't know what else to think.
He took the bag and left the house. She's going to her dad's office. He said the two of them were going to talk about something important that he didn't know what.
He went straight to the office. Stephen greeted him as he exited the elevator. His eyes were asking.
"Dad?" he asked
"It's inside. It looks like an angry serious badtrip. You two fought?" Stephen's answer and question back
He shook his head. "No. He's sending me."
"In that case, enter that."
Eto na nga e
He knocked three times before entering. Her dad looked up. It's even more serious.
"Why else? What are we going to talk about?"
"I know you two are still seeing each other, Celestine." its introduction in a serious voice. He looked down. "And I know you already know why I don't like that man."
He remained silent and looked down.
"I'm hoping you understand now why I'm marrying you to someone else."
Her face rose quickly. Her eyes widened as she looked at her dad.
"P-pa?"
"To the son of the Madrigals. They will take care of you because the Courners will consider them enemies. When they find out that Callisto is your fiancé. Alexander will not allow it."
He shook his head. "Is that necessary? I don't want to marry Callisto. I don't love him!" she wept in protest
Her dad stood up and approached her. Its gaze is soft. "I know, son, but I have no other choice."
He heard three knocks on the door before it opened. He turned around. Callisto gave him a small smile.
"Hello, C. Long time, no see." its greeting. "You look even uglier."
He looked down on it. Callisto was his friend then. They first met when he still lacked teeth. This is their first meeting after Callisto left to study abroad. The size of him. The big beast that.
"We'll go now, Sir." goodbye Callisto
Her dad nodded. Callisto grabbed him and pulled him out.
"Why are you crying?" she asked when they got to the elevator
"Why did you agree ?!" asik niya. "I do not like you!"
"Same vibes." its annoying answer
"Why then?"
Callisto glanced at him. "Didn't Mr. Villanueva explain the plan to you?"
His forehead furrowed. "What plan?"
"It's a fake engagement. Actually, no marriage will take place. We'll just wait for the Courner to finish their selection of wives. When their heir is already married to someone else. We're okay." explanation of it
When married to someone else?
He averted his eyes. Is there really no way? Is it really just a divorce because they haven't started yet. It was even better when they both visited each other. And at least, they were together and there was no problem.
"Is there no ... another choice?" he whispered
"You can stay with him. There are only five of you in bed. How about that?"
As he grabbed her, he punched Callisto in the arm. There is still no point in talking to this animal. It is no longer necessary to tread on the country to e.
"I-I don't know why. Why is there such a thing in their family. Why do they have to have so many ...." he couldn't continue what he was saying
"Greed. More wives, more power. More in line to their fortune as if it's a throne to an empire. They're powerful. Influential. Flush. Case isn't enough." Callisto's casual answer. "You know, I honestly thought Alexendris would break their rules. I was wrong. Very wrong."
Callisto turned to him. "Because just like his father. He fell in love too."
He stared at Callisto.
"Why does it seem like you know so much?" he wondered
Callisto looked to the front again and mumbled. You can't see the interest on her face as she tells her story.
"They are enemies and recognize the enemy. You can't understand because you love them." its boring answer
He also turned to the front and watched the number decrease. "The one you said earlier. What does that mean?"
Callisto was silent for a few seconds, before speaking again. "Have you heard about Alexendris' mother?"
"I know her mom is gone. Besides, she's gone." sagot nya
"There is a way to break, or should I say, pass on to the second eldest the legacy of the Courners. That is to never date any woman romantically." Callisto explained. "Alexendris 'father fell in love with Liara. Alexendris' mother. Just like how he fell in love with you, C."
"What?"
Callisto let out a violent sigh. "Don't you still understand? Alexander loved and married Liara, and now, Alexendris loves you." its answer seems even more disgusting. "They can keep the woman they love as they keep the legacy alive. Like a business deal. It's either Alexendris will release you so that the legacy can't continue and be passed on or he will stay with you but continue the legacy."
He was speechless. He got what Callisto meant.
"When I said I thought Alexendris would break the rules. I thought he wouldn't be obsessed with a woman but I was wrong. Just like what happened to his father. He fell in love with you like how his father fell in love with his mother." he shook his head. "Love. How I hated that word."
His forehead furrowed as Callisto held his hand. "What are you doing?"
His hand went into his pocket and then he pulled out the ring that his eye had raised. He put the ring on his finger.
"It's just props." Callisto folded their hands. Her eyes widened even more. "Ready?"
The elevator opened. He immediately looked to the front. He was shocked to see Alexendris standing. Its eyes were cold as it stared at them. Its eyes dropped to their hand. He wanted to kick Callisto because he pulled him out of the elevator.
Alexendris did not move from his position. Callisto and I even turned around. And even when he can get in his car. It did not comply. He was nervous because it was always new to see Alexendris not reacting. No violent reaction. It"s not normal here to always be nagging.
"You'll sleep at my house tonight. Don't yell anymore. I have a lot of guest rooms there."
He SIT on his sofa. The next day, he also went home after he slept at Callisto's house. He thought he could catch Alexendris at home but that didn't happen.
The young man has been missing for a week. He no longer enters the office because Alexendris' new secretary called him.
He had removed Hera a long time ago. The last day they talked was the day he was fired.
Alexendris's dad also called. Also looking. There he was worried. What if something bad happened to that victim?
What else do you do when you're drunk
He leaned forward. "Where is that man you are?" he whispered
He can really hide that when he shows up. He picked up the cellphone and typed. He waited a few minutes after being sent before he called. And for the first time. Reply too!
"Where are you? How many days have you been gone! Do you know I'm worried about you—"
"I'm hurt ..."
He was speechless.
"I'm tired .... I'm lonely ... I don't want this ... I just want you ..."
He wiped away the tears that were already dripping. "W-where are you? Go home. I'm worried." Any pain. His concern still prevailed.
"I deserved this because I have a fucked up life. You can keep him, just please Celestine ... Please, don't marry him ... I can't ... I can't handle the pain ... "
Tears kept falling from her eyes. "W-what are you saying? Where are you? Go home, okay?" even though his voice was cracked. He calmed down.
"I'm sorry for being selfish ... I just ... I just love you so much Celestine ..."
"Alexendris, where are you? Go home, please. I'm not angry anymore. All right. Go home. Don't make me worry like this." he begs
"I love you ..."
She closes her eyes. "I love you too, okay? Go home then, please?"
Silence answered him. He was even more paranoid. He took a deep breath.
"Go home, please? Didn't you say you'll fix it? In that case, go home to me because you'll fix it, Okay?" We'll fix it. I will help you.
"Okay ..."
He breathed a sigh of relief. Alexendris promised to go home before disappearing from the line. He waited a few minutes before there was a knock on the door. Alexendris greeted him. The wine was bent over and smelly.
"Where have you been?" he asked
"Condo."
It looked up. She was shocked when the young man suddenly hugged her. He stroked her back. He hugged her even tighter.
"I love you so much, Celestine." its whisper. "I didn't mean to hurt you. I just ... want to keep you."
"Yes, I know. I understand."
The young man's caress on her cheek just made her close her eyes. She let him start kissing her hard and slowly.
Until he could feel his clothes falling to the floor.
He SIT on the large sofa, which was in the middle. It's inside Alexandris's father's office. They have something important to talk about.
He didn"t catch up with Alexendris this morning. Eggs, hotdogs and fried rice in the kitchen are the traces left by the young man. He had breakfast.
He looked up when Alexendris's dad entered. "Good morning ho." he greeted
"Yes, Celestine?"
Alexendris's dad knew right away his purpose. He will no longer wander around.
"I want to talk to you ... about your family's legacy."
The person he was talking to walked to the desk and then laid the brown envelope on the table. It turned on him again.
"I knew you would ask. Who wouldn't?"
"I want to understand why there is such a thing in your family. Why is there a need for such a thing, and if there is a way to change that? If ... If I can do anything else." his bold statement
Alexendris's dad was silent for a long time. "Why?"
"Because I want to better understand the situation-"
"No, Celestine. Why are you still staying with my son, despite what you've learned?"
"I love Alexendris. I'm hurt by the kind of situation we're in but I won't give up right away. That's why I'm here. To understand. To find out if there's any other way."
The man nodded. "Yes. It's love." It looked up at him
"You want to know about the legacy?"
He nodded quickly. Alexendris' dad approached him and then sat on the sofa in front of him. Its blue eyes inherited from Alexendris were very serious.
"There are always a misconceptions about the legacy, child. My family's legacy is not about collecting wives, but collecting more power. Each wife selected has power and influential they have from their family." its opening story
He bowed. "I-in that case, we can but we're not that influential. Why did you vote for me for Alexendris?"
"I have my reasons for that." it folded the palms. "But power is second the most important thing in our family. There's a first. It was the most important of all."
He was suddenly nervous. "W-what's that?"
"You said if there's anything you could do to stop the legacy, am I right?"
He nodded.
"Then why don't we make a deal. I will cancel the selection of wives, but you will grant me a favor. How about it?"
He was swallowed. This is it. The opportunity he demands. Whatever Alexendris's dad wanted him to do. Hopefully not difficult.
He nodded slowly. "Oh, I accept."
HE sat down in his chair. He was holding the cellphone, contemplating whether to call the person in his mind, or not.
They weren't friends, nor close to each other. Just merely partners in business. He's hesitating to call because it's been a long time since they've last talked.
He thinks for a few minutes before he rings the number in his phone. The guy in the other line answered.
"I need a little help, Forfax." he immediately stated what he wanted
"What kind of help? ..."
Alessandro Forfax can do anything, his favor is just a piece of cake, but it might result to some consequences, that he's ready to face. Alexendris explains what he wanted to happen. Alessandro was silent for a few seconds.
"You want me to ruin your wives reputation? ..."
Teeth chattered. "I don't have wives, and even if I have, I will only have one wife. Just one I can call mine."
"This is playing dirty. You're aware, right. I assume ..."
He laughed menacingly, "Since when do we didn't play dirty with what we want to happen?"
He leaned back in his seat. He's preparing for this. "I'm willing to go back, if you do me this favor, Forfax."
"You were never gone in the group, Courner."
He got out of the taxi after paying. He looked up at Alexendris's enormous house. Is it home yet?
He went home to his house so he went home to his house. It's up to the young man if it goes straight to his house.
"Good afternoon, Ma'am Celestine." smiling congratulations of the security guard
He greeted then went inside. Some of the maids he knew greeted him, but there was something strange in their minds. It looks like someone wants to convey.
His forehead furrowed. "What's up? Why do you think that?"
The eyes of the one he asked widened. Maybe he was surprised because he asked a strong question.
"And who are you?"
He looked behind him. The woman who asked him smiled. Tall quite him because of the heels, white, good physique and really beautiful. Who is this?
Look at him from head to toe. It crossed its arms. "I am Alexendris' wife."
His forehead furrowed. He also crossed his arms, not to stare, but to express why the height of his dream.
"Is that so?" he shrugged. "Okay."
Its eyes narrowed. "Didn't you hear what I said. I am his wife. How dare enter our home-"
"You're not married to Alexendris." he cut sharply. He faced it. "And it's not your house."
It was as if the woman's appearance was going to kill because of what she said. He matched the woman's gaze.
"Who are you to say that-"
"The soon-to-be first wife." he raised his lower eyebrow. "So you won't marry my boyfriend, as long as we don't get married. Sadly, I've wanted to get married for a long time."
He scratched his head. "So, you wait first or maybe you leave first because you have no right to it."
The woman's red lips parted. "W-what?"
"Get out." his face was serious. "You don't want to drag, do you? It doesn't suit your heels and clothes."
The woman's face tightened. "I'm not leaving. I am one of his wives. I have a right to him too!"
He smiled. He was very close to Alexendris' attitude. He didn't want anything more.
He regretted the woman. "You don't want to leave. Okay. You'll take care of it."
He turned his back on it. You don't want to leave? Get ready for me.
To be continued...