Chapter 35

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.

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 to the main door opened. 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!