Chapter 26

HIS FIST CLOSED. He stayed for awhile inside his car, trying to calm his self down after seeing the same place after years, before he decided to step out of the car.
Even though he didn't want to follow his father's order to go to his house. He still came. Not because he had no choice but because he had a feeling he had something important to know.
"It's here sir! I'll just tell señor that you're already here." friendly opening by the butler of the mansion
Alexendris roamed his eyes around the room. It's the same as the day his mother died. This is still the place where her mother suffered. He snorted.
Hell in disguise
"Alexendris! I didn't expect you to really come. How's you?"
His eyes turned to the woman who was only five years older than him. She's wearing a floor-length red dress even if there's no ocassion. The smile is bright but her eyes reflect evilness behind that smile.
She's Bernadette. His father's third wife.
"I get even better now that I stopped seeing your face." he said directly
Alexendris saw how her smile almost fade but because she's a great pretender. Her smile remains.
"Is that how great you are your mother? You've been missing for a long time. Your dad missed you." it added
He walked casually in the sofa and slumped himself. His blue eyes bore once again at her. He saw the simple hovering of its gaze on him.
"I only have one mother and it's not you woman and even if I die. My father would never miss me. For what? He has four wives. That's enough to give him an heir." pasaring nya
He heard footsteps. Her father is coming so she meant to tell you. To make it clear that he has no interest in anything about family wealth. He'd rather die in poverty than carry the same curse that killed his mother.
"Alexendris."
Alexendris stood up to face his father. His jaw clenched. This includes the first wife and third behind.
"What is this? Reunion of your wives?" He spat sarcastically
"Don't talk like this to your father—"
"Shut up!" He cut Esmeralda, the first wife, "I am not talking with you."
Esmeralda glared at him but didn't speak netheless. He knew how much she hated him.
"I told you to come here to discuss important things not to insult and disrespect your mother, son." strong promise of the father
"You can discuss it to me without showing your whores, father."
Everyone sighed at the sharpness of his speech. Her father just closed his eyes tightly.
"Leave us alone." father's command
Everyone obeyed and left them in the living room. A long silence passed before her father spoke.
"You kept turning your responsibilities as the first born. I have no choice but to transfer all the property to your brother, Alexendris." its serious promise. "You're the only one I trusted when it comes to this matter that's why I am determined you to take over everything."
The look hardened because he couldn"t get to what it wanted. His father doesn't trust his brother. It will not lightly pass on to others all the property of the Courners.
"I only want a straight answer. What are you trying to say?"
"I would let you slip away from the responsibilities but if I heard you date any woman, poor or wealthy, this deall is off." He tapped his shoulder. "So don't let me know, son."
His fist clenched. His body is shaking in anger when celestine flash in his mind.
HE hit himself a few times. He was very annoyed with himself because of what happened last night. Why didn't he do anything to get out of there? To at least stop that man's flirtation?
Now, he doesn't want to go out. He didn't want to see Alexendris' face anymore because when he saw it. He might kill himself in shame.
She also fear him, not because of what he can do, but because he is a man. If he didn't stop. Maybe something has happened to them.
"I have to leave. Stay away." he talked to himself
He formed a decision in his mind. He will live there with his parents first. Their house is far away. He will first leave work for about two weeks.
Maybe the man will get tired of finding her. It's only been one week and their deal is over. He was on vacation for that one week.
He moved quickly while packing. He told his parents that he would go home first. He calls Van to deliver.
"Van!"
"What? ... I'm driving ..."
"Do you have a walk? Can you accompany me to the bus station. I'll go home first with papa. Please ?!"
"Why do I feel like you're in trouble, again? ..."
"Just! Just help me. Hurry up. He might catch up with me!"
"Fuck! I swear Celestine. I won't help you next time ... I'm coming ..."
He only packed a little because he already had clothes there. He will bring only the important ones. He left the room with the bag.
He almost froze when there was a knock on the door. It was as if his heart would escape with the force of its beating.
Please ... don't do that! Even just this!
She flinched as the knocking got louder followed by a voice.
"Open the damn door celestine if you don't want me to take you!"
She breathed a sigh of relief. He pulled the bag as he fixed the cap and mask he was wearing then came out.
"What the hell? Did you kill?" Van asked immediately
She locked the door and ran in his car. Van just chased after him. When they left his house. That was the only place he could breathe easily.
"Wew! That's intense."
"Who are you hiding from? You look like a criminal!" Van
"Nothing. I just want to go home. I miss them mom." palusot nya
Van's face was damaged by what he said. "You're lying."
"Don't ask that. You won't believe it." She said sarcastically
He leaned his head against the window and closed his eyes. He didn't sleep last night. After he pushed Alexendris and hurried home to his house, he could not rest properly.
It's a new feeling and it's haunting her
A big hug greeted him as soon as he arrived home. Her mother was the only one left at home because her father was always at work. Busy running their small business.
"Hello ma - aray!"
He was grabbed by the head when his mother hit him. From being meek. Its eyes glazed over.
"Go home! You must have insisted that you inherited your father's job!" sermon immediately of it
"Ma naman! It's good that I'm still home!"
It slapped his arm which damaged his face. The weight of her mother's hand!
"That's annoying? Like that !? Hello! There! Wash up!"
Her eyes widened. "I just arrived!" her complaint
"One!"
Frustrated, he went to the kitchen. It was a wrong decision for him to stay here. It should be on the beach. Edi would have been able to swim.
Naman kasi!
HE SIT DOWN after he served the rice on the table. Her father was so happy when he found out that he came home so they had a lot of food even though there were only three of them to eat.
"Do you have a plan so you can go home? You rarely get here because you're busy with work?" her dad asked
He simply took a plate and spooned rice to avoid his father's critical gaze. He is well known for his constant involvement in trouble because of his gossipy habit.
When his dad found out the reason why he really came home, he might get hit three times in a row. Alexendris' name is even more well known in the business, especially their last name. Not just because of wealth and influence but because of its so-called traits.
That's why he ended up in this situation because of that. With his extreme curiousity in the rumor. He searched the house and came here just to confirm if it was true.
"I was planning to take a vacation. I'm too soaked at work. Of course, I also need time for myself." sabay tawa
Her dad nodded as he piled on his plate.
"When do you plan to try our business Celestine? Then I can teach you the ins and outs of the business. I'm not getting old. One day you will inherit everything our family has worked for." saad ng papa nya
He was very lip-bitten. My father is of Chinese descent because his grandfather's grandfather is full Chinese, so when it comes to business, he will make sure of it.
He has a reason why he still doesn't want to be involved in his dad's business. One there is the business world is very chaotic. Second, he was afraid of missing out. She doesn't want to disappoint her dad so she avoids him whenever he tells her.
"When will you be ready? We can't take it anymore Celestine. Why do you put up with your job if you can be the president of the company?" her mother asked
He scratched his head so hard. He didn't know how to answer their question without hurting them and wouldn't know that he was just really scared.
"I have a reason why I don't want to first. I hope you understand. When I'm ready. I'll come to you myself." saad nya
"Oh hey, let's eat. I just hope we don't get to the point where we're gone then you'll act."
"Mama!" he frowned at the rebuke
"Your mother is right son. We don't have anything to teach you. There are many savages in the world I live in. You must be prepared before you even dive." papa nya
"Yes. It's only a matter of time." she whispered
They ate quietly. She enjoyed the food because her mom was really good at cooking. Here he inherited the dish that Alexendris liked.
"Where are you going on vacation?" her dad asked again. "I know a place. Your mom and I always go there."
She smiled. "Nothing yet but it still looks good."
And last, be able to enjoy as well
He woke up early the next day to buy things to take. They are just near the sea. The drive is only about an hour. So no hassle.
Also, there is also a driver who will deliver him so it"s okay to bring a lot of food. Fortunately, her dad has an acquaintance, so her room is in an executive suit with a beautiful view.
"Ma!" he called when he got home
Where is that—
"Ma!" nahintatakutang sambit nya
Suddenly her mother came out to the side with an inexplicable expression. He frowned.
"What happened to your face ma?"
"Y-are those the ones you bought? It's mine! Go up to your room. Hurry up!" its hasty promise
His forehead furrowed even more until he smiled broadly.
"Do you have a surprise for that?" she wiggled her eyebrows. "Alright!"
The other person's face turned sour. "What's the surprise? It's your sign! Go up don. Hurry up!"
He shrugged and walked to his room on the second floor of the house. At the end. He turned the lock and opened the door.
What can surprise them—
He stiffened to his feet as his eyes widened. It was five pesos when he saw the young man sitting on his bed.
Its blue eyes met his gaze sharply.
"You can't escape me Celestine."
THIS IS NOT A SURPRISE BUT A CURSE! How did he get to her house ?! How did he find out his address?
"I-you! P-how! How!" he sighed as he pointed at it. "Do you have a fairy race !? How did you find me?"
Alexendris stood up, towering her. He was suddenly ashamed of his five feet and five inches tall.
"No fairy is so handsome Celestine." his lips parted at what he said. "Do you think I won't know that you left? You think I am an idiot?"
He suddenly sweated at its closeness to him so he pushed it to his chest, using his elbow. It frowned.
"B-why are you so close? You can talk far away ah ?! Away! You're in bed!" taboy nya
Alexendris smirked. "I'll go there if you're with me."
Her heart sank even more. He was sweating a bucket because of what he was saying.
He slapped her hard on the shoulder. "There you are! Don't come near me! I'm allergic to you!"
"What ?!"
"Yes! I'm allergic to you because you look like germs!"
"You lady!" keeping this promise. "I didn't come here for you to insult me!"
"Who told you to come here early? Our deal will end in a week. I'm just in advance because I don't want to see you!" he said quickly
Suddenly the young man was stunned by what he said. Just staring at him.
"Why? Does that bother me?" he asked
He felt guilty. He didn't know where that came from. She felt like he was together to leave her.
"Y-yes! So leave that!" taboy nya
"Will you leave me too?"
She was stopped from bearing fruit because of what he said and the emotion that enveloped the young man's voice that someone else had brought to him. She blinked.
"A-what are you saying?" he asked in astonishment
"You just left. You don't like being with me anymore. You're sick of me." like a child stinging it
"U-uy! It's like you don't know!" he did not know how to act
He is confused by its actions. If he could speak, he didn't seem to know what his reason was, so he walked away.
"Why did you left?"
Huh? Why is he still asking—
"W-don't you remember anything that night? When we last met?" he analyzed the question
"What's more to remember from that hellish day?"
He bit his mouth. Alexendris can't remember that night. That means it doesn't know quite ...
"I saw you leave with that stupid boy. Who is he?"
He was brought back to reality when he asked again. He could no longer read its emotions. Whether angry or disgusted.
"Van. My friend. I sent him ..." he replied
The young man's eyes turned to his packed belongings. Those are the ones he will take to the beach.
"Where are you going?" he asked emphatically. "You're escaping again?"
He scratched his head because of its accusatory questions. It's like a wife being confronted!
"What escape ?! Why run? What am I criminal?" irritated answer. "I'm going to the beach. I'm going on vacation. What? That's fun?"
"No."
"What ?!" his forehead furrowed
"I will come with you."
Oh no ... I can't!
"What's going on? It's my self time, no! Why are you coming? Just stress me out there!" he complained immediately
"I'm hungry."
It turned its back on him. He started opening his buttons before taking off his coat. He just threw it on his bed.
"Cook me." he demanded
His shoulder dropped as he followed Alexendris's exit with his gaze.
I don't feel like going on vacation ...
Depressed she followed the man down to the living room. He saw how to stop his mother. Do not know what to do. The wind blew him away.
"Don't scare my mom!" he growled. "Just visit that here, eh."
"Celestine!" her mother's reprimand was terrified
"I'm not. Don't accuse me of such thing." its defense. "Cook that. I'm starving."
It's really thrilling! It's delicious to choke!
"Why don't you cook your food ?! What? I'll just always cook your dish? What if I leave—"
"Who said I'm going to fire you? You're mine as long as I want." "Its serious question that stopped him." Prepare my food. I'll comeback. "
His jaw dropped, followed by the young man's gaze coming out of their front door. He glanced at his mother. Destroy the jaw as well.
"Ma—"
"You two will meet and you didn't even tell me?" worried and mixed with angry strong words from her mother
"We just met."
"Even though! Didn't he hurt you? How did you meet? Where ?! Your dad should know that! We'll make a way for him to let you go—"
"Maaa!" saway nya. "He's not that kind of person. Believe me. It's just a story. He doesn't hurt me. I even hurt him."
Her mother's eyes widened. "You don't know him like we do, your dad, Celestine! That man's behavior is all over the business world and I saw it with my own two eyes!"
She let out a deep breath. "Trust me, ma. Alexendris is not a bad person. He just lacks care."
"Don't joke now you're young! I'm serious!" its salt
"Promise! I'm not kidding. Even if it's like that. I can handle that." he said proudly
"You're so young! What a mess you got into! When your dad finds out! Get ready!"
Naiiling na tinalikuran sya ng mama nya. It entered first and he followed. He took care of the kitchen. He ate saing because the young man was greedy when it came to rice when he tasted the food.
"I'll just call her ma!" he said goodbye when the table was ready
He was about to leave when he heard his dad's car entering the driveway of their house. Her eyes widened slightly. He hurried out of the house.
"Whose car is this?" her dad asked in a frown
He was almost slapped on the forehead when he noticed Alexendris' car that was just parked on the side. He hadn't noticed before.
"For Alexendris yet." he answered weakly
"To whom?" her dad seemed deaf
"It's mine."
At the same time, her father turned to the young man from the right side of the house. Fluffy and casual.
"W-what ..." her dad turned to look at her in shock
"I'm sorry, sir, I'll park it right later." the young man formally apologized
If only maybe her dad wasn't in front. Maybe he tasted it. Her dad's eyes are sharp. That means he needs a harsh explanation.
"He's still my friend! Yes, that's why he visited. He's leaving too."
"Tomorrow." appendix of one
She glared at him. What tomorrow He will really step on it
"Your friend?" her dad asked critically
"Yeah! He just got a visit." once raw laugh
The shock in her dad's eyes was gone. It became critical for a moment before smiling at the man next to her.
"In that case, let's have dinner. I'm sure you're hungry already."
"Yeah. I'm actually starving." naughty second of the man
"Hey! You're so embarrassed. The thickness of its skin!" It's cool
The man just raised an eyebrow at her. Her dad walked inside first followed by her. He frowned as he followed.
This man is really weird! My parents can do this. Not him!
He thought their dinner would be awkward but it wasn't. What happened to the three while he seemed to be wind is pure storytelling. No one even joined him in the conversation.
Offensive ...
"There's a vacant room next to Celestine's. Just sleep there, son." her mother was smiling. "I cleaned that up earlier."
He frowned as he turned his back on the three and went straight to his room. He fell down on his bed after brushing his teeth and taking a half bath.
It's up to him to live there! Hmp!
Celestine closed her eyes until she slowly drift to sleep.
HE TWISTED THE KNOB and opened the door slowly. The deep sleeping maiden exposed herself to him. He closed the door and made his way towards her with footsteps.
Such a big relief seeing her here than seeing her with another man.
He lay beside her and hug her from behind. He buried his nose in her nape. He run a hand, in her waist, tracing the beautiful curve of her body. This is what he was craving for that night.
Her body.
Because he can't find peace now he found it with Celestine.
Ambigat naman!
She moaned in annoyance. There was something heavy on his chest. He could no longer breathe. He tried to push it but he just grabbed his hand and removed it. Simultaneously with the growl as well.
He suddenly woke up. He was almost stunned to see the young man lying on his chest. His arm was wrapped around her waist.
How did he get to my room? Did he get lost ?!
"Alexendris! Awake! How did you get here beating you up !?" he promised a bit hoarsely
He didn't answer. Its breathing is still deep. I'm still enjoying my sleep. He scratched his head so hard. It's only four in the morning.
He tried to lift his head but just hugged him tightly. His head was pressed closer to his chest. The hairs on her body stood up.
He took deep breaths one after another. He looked down at her sleeping face. He can only see the sharp nose and long eyelashes.
The face is very bossy ... it doesn't seem to bother when awake e
He gently tapped her cheek which was super smooth.
"What skin care do you have?" he talked like crazy
Gradually he felt drowsy so he just leaned his chin on his head. He closed his eyes and hugged it.
Make me a pillow first ...
He whispered in his mind then finally swallowed drowsiness.
He frowned as he looked at Alexendris' suitcase next to his small bag. She was ashamed of her bag in her suitcase.
He was violently blown away by the wind. Seriously he would really be like her. How can he enjoy it?
"Why are you still standing? Let's go." said the young man impatiently combing with his comb
He stared at it. "Can you give me space first? Why do you always stick to me, huh ?!" he broke his promise
"Don't you have a job and you're messing with my life? How can I enjoy it there? Ha? You're probably just going to make me letchugas!" he added nervously
"I'm not." He looked at her. "You're overreacting. Aside from cooking, I didn't ask anyone else to do anything."
"You're still defending me! The one you fired me from my job? What's that ?!"
"Because I want you to cook." he said simply
Celestine released a harsh breath. He carried his bag. She will take care of her suitcase. It's too late for him to carry!
Kaasar talaga tong lalaking to!
How did this man find her? Like how it found her house. He went down first. She reached her mother in the living room.
"We're leaving, ma. Papa and you be careful here." paalala nya
"Sure. Alexendris?" its question
"Agreed. Nakakabwisit padin." she whispered
"What ?!" her mother asked in a frown
"I'm here tita."
She snorted. Thick face! Nakiki-tita!
"Be careful. Don't leave my son alone. It'll be weird sometimes." aniya mama
"Ma naman!" her complaint
"I'm just leaving you, Celestine! I know you. You're too gossipy! So you're doomed sometimes." sermon of his mother
It's true because otherwise. He will not recognize Alexendris. I wish he had a peaceful life.
"We're leaving."
He left the house first. He went straight into the car and just threw the bag in the backseat. He turned to the window.
She saw him. The letchugas were already shades as the suitcase was being towed. Looks like a runway model on vacation.
"I hope you fall, tss."
She averted her eyes when the young man entered. He started the engine.
"Put your things in the trunk." command it
"I really don't want to! That's okay. It's boring to go out." he answered bored
The young man's eyes deepened. As usual, he was annoyed again because his patience was short.
"Celestine! Put it in the trunk!" its strong command
"Edi put you down."
He turned his back on it. He hugged her legs then leaned himself on the chair. She is facing the window.
It's up to you. Talk to yourself!
To be continued...