Chapter 39

Alexendris was stunned for a moment when he saw her in the kitchen. Stunned at him. He faced it. The woman was right to enter earlier.
"I know I'm beautiful but don't stare at me," he promised
The woman grabbed Alexendris' arm but the young man rejected it. Its form resurfaced.
"Who the fuck are you and what the fuck are you doing in my house ?!" Alexendris asked
Alexendris doesn't know this woman? Nice, he's ahead yet. Sunny's face soothed, the woman's.
"I am your third wife. I have a right to you too—"
The young man's eyes grew even angrier. "Bullshit! Leave my premises or I will kick you out myself."
"Alexendris—"
"Nah! Let him go. He doesn't want to leave, edi wag." I said
Alexendris's forehead furrowed. "What? Are you insane?"
He shrugged. He continued to put vegetables in his porridge. Alexendris came over and grabbed her arm.
"Are you mad at me?" Alexendris asked him
He met its eyes. "No."
"Then why are you acting like this?"
"Because I'm kind. Let him go alone. Be kind to the pet — to our guest," he replied.
He almost slipped there, ah. Nawe-weird-uhan that Alexendris looked at him. He looked at what was being cooked.
"It's okay. Get a plate ready." He commands
"Okay?" Alexendris whispered. He faced it.
"Not you," he looked at the woman. He smiled at it. "You. Prepare us a plate."
"What?" Its an unbelievable question
He smiled. "It's not free to live here. So prepare a plate." He grinned. "You don't want to leave do you?"
"You!" The woman looked at him nervously
He even grew a smile. The woman did nothing but obey. The kitchen helpers were just staring at the three of them. Especially when Sunny put down the plate.
"Good girl." he compliments. There is more applause. "You learn fast."
EVEN though he wasn't looking at Alexendris, he could feel his looks. He was just quiet and calm blowing blow-er. Magtatanong to, for sure.
"You're not mad?" Its question after silence. Di ba ?!
He glanced behind him then nodded. "Yes why?"
Alexendris frowned. The eyes are still getting smaller. "I don't believe you."
"And why not?" He looked at it
"You are supposed to hurt me. Why are you so calm?" its question
He was the one who frowned. "And why would I hurt you?"
"Because ... I hurt you and I fucked up, big time. You can hurt me though, I'm okay, so you can make up for it." the young man said softly
He fell asleep suddenly in its mindset. "I didn't hurt you, I'm going to hurt you and another one, you didn't want it. So I won't take it back from you. I'm not hurting the person I love."
For the first time. He saw the young man bow, who you thought was a child ashamed to show emotion to him. He approached it and hugged it. The young man was stunned by what he did.
"Didn't you choose me then? My freedom or you, and I chose you. I'm doing that now. Not because I promised. Because I love you. I'm just here." she hugged the young man tightly. "I'm not going away."
Gradually a small smile faded from the young man's lips. He stroked both her cheeks and kissed her. Strong and slow. It's like taking advantage of every second.
"I love you too, Celestine, so much. Thank you for staying." Its full whisper
He smiled and pressed his face to her neck. Scented with humiliation. He then bit his neck. Alexendris's grip tightened on her waist.
"Celestine!" Its a warning
She let go of the hug and grinned. "Tara, in bed," he whispered
Its eyebrows rose. He poked her waist. Alexendris forgot.
"You're being flirted with. You don't want to," he turned his back on her then walked to the bed. "You too. I'm still taking a bath. Very fresh!"
She was not yet sitting on the bed when Alexendris pulled her over. "Naughty, huh?"
He grinned. "Quite?"
He also smiled because the knot on his clothes had been removed.
"Liar." He whispered then carried her to bed
He was still yawning as he went down the stairs. He lacked sleep last night so he would have two or three glasses of coffee. Of course, not sequentially.
"Do you think I don't know what you're planning? I knew it so better stop now because you can't let me go."
He was very scratchy in the mouth. The morning annoyed this woman. He just wants to drink coffee.
"Nice," he said without love. He took a glass to brew the 3n1 coffee he was holding. It was too early for him to be bored. He needs energy first.
The woman suspiciously watched him as he brewed. He ignored it until he got out of the kitchen.
He planned to have coffee in the living room first because there was a fairy in the kitchen but someone came before him. The woman on the sofa smiled and sipped tea earlier. Its smile is big. Not funny.
"Oh, I see," she said. "Someone came before me."
He stood up and crossed his arms. He looked at her from head to toe. He was mentally disturbed. Looks like I just don't know.
"I'm Vallerie Costa. You heard that? I'm Costa. You probably know who's going to follow in this mansion." The woman grinned. He sniffed and then sipped his coffee loudly.
"How many are you?" he asked sparingly.
Its eyebrows rose. "What?"
"How many of you? Do you have a circumcision? We're going to meet. You haven't heard," he replied sarcastically.
The woman's teeth chattered at what he said. It didn"t answer as he expected. He teased with a laugh.
"Why can't you answer, miss who-can-follow-this-mansion. Second? Fourth? The third one is in the kitchen." He laughed softly. "You've lost your tongue."
"You!"
"Me? Celestine Villanueva, soon to be first wife. If I'm lucky enough to kick you all, it might be the last one," he casually replied.
The woman lingered on him. He walked over to the sofa and sat down. He took another sip of the coffee and then turned to the woman.
"You heard that? I am Villanueva, soon to be first wife," he mimicked. "Do you know who will follow in this mansion, Costa?"
It looked like it was going to hurt her but the woman didn't move. His fists were clenched and he looked at her sharply.
He grinned angrily at her. "So tsupi. 'Don't ruin my day. I need to have coffee."
His feet were still raised on the small table as he sucked when the double door opened on the main door. A woman named Valerie stiffened when Alexendris's dad entered. It turned to them.
"M-Mr. Courner—"
The woman's words were cut short when she entered. He waved at Alexendris' dad.
"Morning! Coffee dad, do you like homo?" aya niya.
It narrowed her eyes. "Don't call me that, young lady. Where's my son?"
"Dad's upstairs. It's boring, eh," he replied.
It ignored him and went straight to the top. The woman stared at him and could not believe the conversation she had witnessed.
"Did you see that? I'm even more fond of his son. I'll sue you there," he threatened.
He laughed as the woman hurried away. Good thing it didn't slip. Still on heels. He sipped his coffee again.
He stood up to head to the pool. Suddenly he wanted to dip his feet in the water. He stayed there until he finished drinking. Only then did he stand up when he returned the drink.
He was close to the living room when he heard voices arguing. Alexendris and his father were there but he didn"t know who the other one was.
"You are a liar! You said you had no interest about the fortune but here's you are. With your wives!" shout in an unknown voice.
"You two, leave my house!" Alexendris shouted angrily.
He moved slowly until he could see the people talking. He saw the unfamiliar man fighting. He had never seen it before but in the resemblance it had and Alexendris's dad. He was sure they were siblings.
Why are they fighting?
"Why don't you just admit that you're also chasing the wealth of this family. Quit lying you motherfucker! I deserved to own the business. I was the first wife's son!" the man shouted.
"Stop it this nonsense, Roman!" their pope's strong rebuke.
"No! You stop this nonsense! Why him? I was your son with your first wife!" the man was still arguing
"Because he is the first born and capable of handling. You knew it. He's the right heir," their father replied.
"Bullshit!"
He was already in his position so he came out of hiding. The three immediately turned to him. He was suddenly lost.
Hesitantly he raised the glass. "P-way?"
The man laughed. "How many women is this? You must be very happy now, brother. Free pussies to fuck and a massive wealth! Care to share this one?"
He stiffened in his stance as the man approached him but Alexendris approached him immediately and punched him. He immediately approached the young man to stop him.
"Don't you dare lay your fingers at her," Alexendris threatened.
The man grinned. "Ah, I see. You must be the girlfriend. I wonder why are you still staying with him."
Alexendris held her hand tightly. Her gaze remained on the man.
"It's either money or love, I bet love." The man laughed without emotion. "Would you still choose him when you found out what happened to his mother?"
"Enough, Roman!" their father's voice thundered in the living room.
It grinned. "Alexendris 'mom took her own life because of this fuck up legacy! You promised Alexendris' mom and impregnated her so she can't escape from you. You lied to her. You made her so miserable that she took her own life. Do you know why, huh, woman. " The man looked at her
"I was born. Alexendris might have explained to you but not all. You might be the first or second or third, it won't matter because all of you should bear his child! You're not the only one who will be the mother of his children. Now, would you still stay with him? "
Alexendris's grip on him got worse. "Leave my house before I drag you out," Alexendris threatened.
"Why don't we wait for his answer? You afraid, brother?" sarcastic question of the man.
"Are you leaving when I answer you?" he asked.
"Celestine!"
"Yes," the man replied quickly.
She shrugged. "Yes my answer."
The man's lips parted at his answer. "W-what? Why?" its unbelievable question.
He grinned. "Guess what."
Alexendris has been staring at him since his brother and father left this morning. She crossed her arms then raised two eyebrows.
"Why do you think like that again?" he asked.
"Nothing. I just love you, that I'm afraid you would leave me soon," he said.
He smiled. "Didn't I already explain to you? Why are you still skeptical?" he asked.
"Because you're unpredictable, Celestine. I can't guess whatever that runs in your mind. I can't help but overthink, that you'll soon realize it's not worth it. I am not worth it," the voice said low. that said it.
She sighed then approached the young man. He reached out his hands.
"'Don't overthink. I won't leave you. Will I make an effort to curse your women if I leave too?" he promised. "Even if it's dead-end. I'll still make way for 'tin."
The young man stroked her cheek. He kissed her forehead softly. "I'll do everything too. I promised myself that I won't let any women suffer the way my mother did."
"And I believe in you. I trust you, Alexendris,"
He hugged the young man tightly. They were just like that for a few seconds until he heard the ringtone of his cellphone. He picked it up and looked at it.
Her eyes widened. "Dad!" he exclaimed.
Alexendris was slightly taken aback. He noticed he had even swallowed it.
"Why?" its question.
He looked up at it. "Yari ka daw."
The young man frowned for a moment. "It's okay. I'll talk to your dad. It's my responsibility. I took home his daughter."
"Are you sure?" he asked. "There's a shotgun in the house. He hasn't used it in a long time. Maybe you'll practice."
The man swallowed again and then averted his eyes. "It's ... okay. I can handle it," he said.
She couldn't help herself and laughed at the young man's appearance. You thought you were sentenced to death.
"Just a joke! Someone else is going to do it, don't worry. Breathe. You might die there," he laughed.
Its forehead furrowed. "Who?"
"Ah, just. He can do it. I'll take care of it. Take a break." He smiled broadly. "You were tired last night, eh."
Even the young man was still wondering. He pushed it on the bed. He lay down on her side and hugged her. She waited for Alexendris to fall asleep before she slowly got out of bed and headed to the veranda. He closed the sliding door.
"Hello, ho!" he greeted on the other line.
"In the middle of the night, Celestine? ..." the man asked strictly.
"Dad called me and he knew I was here at Alexendris' house. I'm sure he'll scold me."
"So? ..."
He closes his eyes emphatically. Alexendris inherited this habit. "It's up to you to explain to papa because he won't believe me," he said.
"You're in your twenties. He'll believe you. I have a lot of things to do—...."
"I complained to your son that you cheated on me!" he threatened. He has no choice, eh. The hardness of Alexendris's father's skull as well.
"Alright, young lady. Let me sleep now...."
She smiled broadly. "Sleep well, ho."
She happily went back to bed and hugged the young man again. Mission accomplished!
As he expected. Her dad never scolded her or scolded her. It was neutral again like before when we talked to him this morning.
That's all, he was sent home next time with Alexendris and his dad for an in -depth conversation.
He was eating a fried chicken leg while watching horror in the entertainment room when he heard a commotion outside.
He is a gossip girl so even though he is holding a chicken, he still goes to where the noise is coming from.
Her eyes widened. Si Sunny! Kinakaladkad!
"Let me go! Let me go!" It screamed as it was dragged by two men in suits.
He went out and approached them. "What's going on here?" he asked in astonishment.
His eyes widened even more as the third faced the men. He's the blonde guy she saw in Alexendris' building then! The one he asked for directions.
"I-you!"
"I'm one of Mr. Alexander Courner's men. I am here to take the third wife. She's not qualified anymore," it said.
"Not that qualified?" he asked in astonishment.
"Her father was accused of me stealing. The Courner's reputation is very important. Having a thief's daughter as the heir's wife is the last thing the family wants. If you excuse me, Lady Celestine." It passed him to follow Sunny.
His forehead furrowed. Alexendris' family's pursuit of his wives is really influential. So when a woman loses influence or her reputation is damaged. Automatically evict the house.
Carrying the chicken in his hand. He followed Sunny and Mr. Blondie Guard. He peeked through the door.
Now Sunny is gone. There is only one person in the house.
She looked behind him with a sneeze. She looked up at the man standing in front of her with golden eyes. Its very intimidating.
"W-who are you?" he asked.
He casually raised his hand to shake hands. He remained an idiot here. Only now did he see it.
"Alessandro Forfax," it replied. It glanced at the oncoming Alexendris very seriously. "That ill-mannered kid's friend."
"Your hand Forfax. I might chop that off," Alexendris threatened as he arrived.
He approached the young man and hid behind him. Napakanerve wrecking naman kasi ng lalaking 'to. It's like your rude older brother. The one who sleeps when he has a bad trip.
"One is done. One more to go. I'm expecting you in Collins' house, Courner. You don't want to pick me up yet," he said.
"Just fuck off! I keep my words. I'll rejoin,"
"There's no word as rejoin, Courner, because you were never gone." Its eyes were very serious.
"We are never gone,"
SHOUTS woke him up the next morning. He even woke up out of nowhere. His head ached. Holding his head he went to the bathroom to quickly wash and brush.
He was stunned by the woman who was dragged again when the man ordered Sunny to be kicked out of the house yesterday. Is it a spill as well?
He got down and approached the man. "She too?" he asked.
He turned to her. "Don't you want, Lady?"
He backed away. "Just asking. Is that the last time? Is nothing coming?" he asked.
She noticed the man's eyes turning to look at the kitchen entrance. "It depends on Mr. Courner," it pointed out to Alexendris's dad. He nodded as it said goodbye to him.
Coming from the kitchen, the maid approached him. "Good morning, Ma'am Celestine. Your breakfast is ready," he said.
He was surprised. This is the first time. He always prepares his breakfast.
"I hope you don't bother. I can do it," he said.
He headed to the dining area first. He's hungry too, eh. Where is Alexendris? He has never seen it. He was no longer in bed when he woke up.
"Sir ordered before he left, Ma'am. B-maybe we can," he replied hesitantly.
"Nah! Don't worry about that. He'll just try to shout for no reason again. He'll taste the ferocity of the couch," he said laughing.
The woman laughed at him too. Her eyes were immediately filled to see the food on the table. Fried rice, hotdog, sunny side, fried chicken, coffee, water and fruits!
Is this heaven?
Excited he sat down and started eating a lot. Consume all fried chicken with him and almost half hotdog plus eggs. He stuffed his stomach while eating grapes. He's greedy now.
"I'm glad you enjoyed the food. I made it myself!"
He turned to the woman speaking. He was wearing an apron but on the back. It fitted red dress. Its gold necklace with a diamond pendant curses the glitter.
His forehead furrowed. "Who are you?" he asked.
He smiled broadly but he was sure there was more habit hiding behind that. He seemed to want to spit out everything he ate.
"I am Hecate. I believe you are the soon to be first wife. It's nice seeing you," he said obviously not sincere.
He was violently blown away by the wind. This again. He thought it was over. Not yet!
"How many are you?" he asked boredly.
He smiled again which was annoying for him. "Second wife. I am Hecate Whites. Heiress of White Financial Companies and a highest paid international model," she proudly replied.
"Nice!" he replied. "Can you cook?"
"Yes, I graduated HRM with flying colors," he replied.
He smirked at the thought. It has many qualities that he lacks. True perfect it seems but he won't compare himself to it. He is perfect in his own way. It was obvious to him what it wanted to look like.
"Good. You'll be the cook from now on-" he ordered. He smiled at it too. "-morning, lunch and dinner. Don't worry. The snack, I'll just let it go. Of course, thanks for the food."
He saw the sharpness in its eyes but also disappeared immediately. "Sure thing, Celestine. We will get along really well."
He laughed softly then passed it out. The violent wind blew him away. He seems to have a hard time with this one.
To be continued...