Chapter 24: Chapter 24

Arriving at their house, Storm was furious.

He did not know what the exact reason was. But he could feel the anger welling up inside him. Anger at someone who loves his brother.

Later, he took a bottle of wine and, without hesitation, drank it. He was taking a walk by the pool. He wanted to talk to his brother. He knew he shouldn't interfere in his relationship, but he wouldn't let it hurt like the pain he was in then.

He know his brother's thing and he's used to it. But he won't let him just do whatever he wished to do.

Later, he saw him approaching , also holding wine.

"What's up no bro, is it a celebration or mourning?" Its question smiles at him.

"Farewell for your departure tomorrow. Your soon to be wife will going to miss you and that is for sure." It's a funny answer.

"How can you take care of the office? Please take a look at my future wife. Sometimes it's because she's shy, but you'll get used to it, and you'll be close too. " Seriously, on its face, he said.

"I'm not used to it. I mean the way you changed. I never thought... "

"You didn't think I could do it. You didn't think I could have a girlfriend and get married. Bro, there are things we thought we couldn't do. But when we found that person, that's why we had to do everything. This is the most insane idea we can think of. I didn't expect I would love her, it just happened. " his answer is self-defense.

Its quite obvious but Storm tried to ignore it.

"I don't know. I know you, I know you won't follow our parents like that right away, especially if the exchange is for you to be happy." he drank wine. Then look at the water.

"I can because that's what they want. We both know what I stand for in their sparrows. I thank you for giving me the opportunity to do my part and show what I can do. The things I know I don't want to do, but I have to because I also have to survive. " He drank some wine and then sat on a chair by the pool.

"You wanted that. No one forced you. Wherever you are now, because that's the path you took, you have no one to blame but yourself. " He answered this seriously.

"That's why I tried. I was able to, not just ..."

"Not just because of the money? If not just because of the money, what else? What other reason could you tell me other than money? Love? To whom? To Ashy?" Shake it. He stared at him like he couldn't believe with what he would say next.

"Is there a case if Ashy is the one I chose to love?" He asked like he can feel something unusual with his brother.

"Love? Do you hear yourself? Or are you just having a nightmare? You know, Paul, when you make decisions in your life, make sure you are right and no one else will be affected. Don't impose your selfishness." He faced it so that he could better understand the meaning of love.

The brother just went. There is a point to this, but he will not just let it go. He will not let everything just go to nothing. He worked hard for it and he can't allow it to just his effort be taken for granted.

"Whatever my decision is, it's because somehow I also want mom and dad to be proud of me. Even if they're not with me, at least now I can prove what I can do." He looked at the sky as if talking to their parents who had disappeared.

"I'm happy for the change I see. But do it right and don't forget where you're coming from. They didn't even tell you, but I know they love you dearly. " he looked at him seriously. He wanted to make it worse. So he came home to the Philippines.

"If you're happy for me, you won't do anything to ruin my plans. You're happy with your life, let me be happy too. Let me get what's supposed to be for me." He drank it, then frowned when he looked at him.

"Do it the right way, Paul. Don't involve Ashy in things whatever you're planning. Don't use her just to get what you want. Because I won't let you get into something I know you'll only regret. I'll warn you sometime. I've given you a chance to choose what you're going to do. But you chose to hide. " Look at it in vain.

Storm felt the confusion on the brother's face. He knew from the moment he arrived that he was anxious. He knew that at any moment, he could lose everything. He wants to make it better, and he knows Ashy can't make him happy.

Is he really concerned about his brother, or is he thinking more about what might be Ashy's problem? Is it really Ashy's problem or his problem? He knows what his brother doings was wrong and he will not let Ashy hurt him. He will do everything before it hurts his brother.

"This is the only right thing I know. Why are you so against my decisions now? We've already talked about this, haven't we? You knew then that this was how everything would turn out. So why the sudden change? Why do I feel like you don't want me to push through on that marriage?" Later, he became suspicious of his brother.

"Coz you don't deserve marrying that girl." His cry could almost be heard throughout the house. Fortunately, only helpers were with them.

"Why not? Ashy is kind and I know she loves me. I know she will be a good wife to me. She will take the name I will give her. Maybe that's not that hard to understand. These will be my decisions. Oh, maybe you want to keep everything to yourself, so you want to block my marriage? " He knew what he was saying.

Even before he left the US, they had already discussed with his brother what he would do.

"You're talking nonsense Paul, we both know where you're coming from. We know the reason why you're getting married. Sadly, it is not about love, it is about inheritance. " He told the brother frankly.

"There are things that are not money, there are things that sometimes we have to do not for ourselves but for other people. You don't know what's going on, so you have no right to speak like that against me and my decisions. Someday you'll thank me. But if not, we'll just be sorry. " It was just this and it was time to turn around to enter their house when Storm suddenly spoke again.

It approached him.

"Is it right?You're leaving. It's not because of business. You're leaving because he's waiting for you. You can leave Ashy alone here for him. You can lie to her just to give in to the other one. Now tell me if that is the love you know. Love doesn't cheat, Paul, and I know Ashy will never hesitate to divorce you if she finds out."He threatens his brother

"Just in case he finds out about this, I have no one else to blame but you. You and I are the only ones who know the truth. That's up to you if you drop me. I'm not asking to be with her forever. All I want is to do what mom and dad want. That's all and nothing else. " He replied, still turning his back on his brother.

"Make sure Paul. Man, no matter how much secrecy you keep, the truth will come out and come out. You can get infected and get what you want, but it will also come to the point where you get tired until you have no choice but to give up. I'm not saying this to stop you. Because no matter what else I say, if you do this and that, I can't do anything. You're not a kid anymore. If I used to be able to catch all your mistakes, now I can't. All I can do is correct what I see is wrong. Long live mybrother." He stated.

"Thank you for your concern. I'll continue where I'm going tomorrow, you'll take care of the office. You'll take care of Ashy first. I know you're harmless and I know you won't let me down. " He tapped his on the shoulder and then entered their house.

Storm didn't do anything but just follow it with his eyes. He can't convince the brother, but he can still do something to convince Ashy not to marry Paul. His brother may be tough, but he knows he will also give Ashy time to find out the truth.

He will not waste the opportunity that is within his reach. He will not allow himself to be in a situation where he will never be able to escape.

Whatever way he thought it was, it was up to him. But he will make sure that when Paul returns, he will meet another Ashy.