Chapter 27: Chapter 27

After returning from the office, Storm threw on his bed like a pale vegestable. He didn't know how to change Ashy's decision. He didn't want to lead it and he also didn't want to interfere if he could. But he had a compelling reason why he would do it.

It was already eight o'clock and he still couldn't sleep. He thought of calling Mark and asking him to have a drink. They also haven't seen a friend in a long time. They haven't even met since he returned from the US. Somehow, he wanted to see him and be with him

He called him on the cellphone and told him where they would meet.

He immediately got up from his bed to prepare himself for a good drink.

He got out of the house and started his car.

Upon arriving at the place, he immediately looked for Mark, who had been waiting for him.

"Bro, it's been a long time since we've seen each other.Wow! We're so different now, really. We've become even better men." It shook as it stared at him.

"People change, bro. I'm not a playboy either. So don't think badly. From the way you look, I already know what you are thinking." He looked at him then sat in the chair next to him.

They intentionally meet in a place where drunken masters usually hang out. In the place where troubled people go. To drink, hang out, enjoy and have fun. A place where they can be alone and entertain themselves. A place where happiness can be found. A bit of happiness to be exact.

"You're really good at choosing a place,aren't you? You already know where you're going to enjoy it. " He said this jokingly to Mark.

Is it because there are so many places that he can think of that are actually in the places where the unfortunate are?

"Bro. I know you, I know you're unlucky. That's why I brought you here, so you can forget. So what about us? I'm sorry I didn't go when Girlie died. You know, my parents were strict because of problems in the family. " It's an apology.

"Bro, don't worry about that. I understand. We all have our paths." He tapped him on the shoulder and prompted the waiter to approach them.

He ordered something for them to drink and then looked away from his friend.

"How are you now? I heard you're kind a broken and I'm sorry for that. How was your child?" He asked, still unable to take his eyes off his friend.

"She's okay. Somehow she's able to move on with the loss of her mommy. I left her in the US because I wouldn't be around long. " He leaned back in his chair and played with the glass in front of him.

"I thought you were here for good. I thought we'd be together again in business. Who's in charge of your business? Bro I'm really sorry. I don't know much about what's going on. You probably know why. " he looked at him seriously.

It is true because he was just released from prison for a crime he did not commit. He was accused of selling drugs, but the truth is that they planted all the evidence because he wanted to overthrow the family. Fortunately, they also fixed it and cooperated with the order to do so, so his case was dismissed.

"When mom and dad died, I sent Paul back to the Philippines to run the company. He also had to do that to prove himself. He agreed."Sighed as he said it.

Soon, the wine they were to drink arrived. He immediately took the glass and put ice and wine in it.

"So how are you and your brother? I mean, are you okay?" It is a question that seems to know what state they have a sibling in.

"I don't know, maybe. I'm also not that sure if we're okay. We're talking but it's just casual. Until now, I still can't figure out in my heart how to accept what happened. Even if my mom and I don't get along, I miss them. They somehow manage to Especially dad. " It drank wine. He put his glass back on.

"Because, up until now, Paul has been the one you've blamed, right?" The friend who had just finished drinking looked at him.

"Not exactly, bro. But that can't be taken away from me because he's the reason why they disappeared. But I understood him. I didn't make him face whatever his fault was. He's still my brother and I'm aware of that." He looked at the table and drank the remaining wine from his glass.

"You're right. He's your brother and that's over. Even if you're mad at him for the rest of your life, your parents' lives won't be restored. They probably won't be happy to see that your brother isn't okay with you." He stared at it and waited for his reaction.

"They know my brother. That's why I'm doing this so that he'll be fine. He'll get what's right for him." He only gave it a deep sigh.

"I see, why do you look troubled? What's up and you don't seem happy with your life?" Mark noticed that he had been restless for a while. He also could not immediately tell him the reason because he was hesitant.

"I'm confused."

"Where are you confused? Why did you come home to the Philippines all of a sudden? You didn't say you were going home. I never know, if you hadn't called me today, I wouldn't have known that you were here. " Suppose its tone is sullen.

"It's really sudden. Even I'm shocked. I won't be long either. I just have to fix something and Paul has a problem again. I don't know. I think I was born to fix the mess that he will let in. " Drink it again. At that moment, he no longer felt the effect of alcohol.

"Didn't you heard any news about Ashy?" Suddenly he asked.

"There we are bro. I got you. You're kind of finding way too,really ? You just want to know about Ashy for as many reasons as you can think of. " laughing friend's answer.

He just smiled at his friend's reaction. He knew how much he was hurt when Ashy didn't kiss him.

"So you don't have any news of her?" It's a question again.

"Nothing really. When was the last time I got out of jail? I shouldn't be drinking, because it's still forbidden. But my last news is that Jem and I are together at work. I know you have to look for Jem. I'm sure she know a lot about that. Maybe they are still together now, if I won't be mistaken. So why did you suddenly come home? Because of Ashy? " He's got it.

"Because of my brother. Hee's getting married." Its answer took another bottle of wine. Hee was a little dizzy and he could feel it.

"Seriously? Wow! He preceded you, no kidding... " It is an amazing answer. He would have said something more, but he just kept it to himself because he might have offended Storm.

"I was surprised too. And besides, do you know who he will going to marry?" He asked him.

"You really asked me bro, you know I had no idea your brother had become his girlfriend, but if..."

"Don't go on because I already know what you're going to say." He raised his hand to restrain him.

Yes, Mark knows a lot about Paul, but when it comes to women, he knows nothing. That's why it's surprising that he's getting married.

"I still don't understand this. The woman he's going to marry is none other than Ashy." Admit it. He drank wine once, looking up.

"Ohhh no! Seriously? Bro, are you serious? As in, Ashy? Your ex-girlfriend Ashy Lopez? Will Paul marry her?" It's an unbelievable question.

"That's the problem, I don't know how to tell him. Paul didn't even know we were dating before that we had this intimate past.. Bro, we both know that he has never had a girlfriend until now. And now he's getting married, it's not possible. You know, it's not really possible. " It expresses strong opposition.

"You know bro, I understand. Apart from your ex, Ashy, we both know why they can't get married. There's only one way there, to tell the truth. Ohh, so persuade Ashy again to keep her away from your brother. " That's it and a friend seduced him.

"Are you crazy? You want me be in trouble? That didn't make her even angrier. Maybe later she'll swear at me. Even now, she seems to be mad at me, I can see that. " This will be an excuse.

"Why is Paul there?"

"He said he left for a business meeting and he would be gone for a month or more. But I doubt it. I know he didn't go for business... there is no problem with the site, he says... he just made an excuse to leave the country without Ashy's knowledge. I feel sorry for her because she doesn't know. But I'm annoyed everytime that she's defending my brother. " Blow it.

"Bro, I thought of a way for you to keep Ashy away, when it doesn't work. If there is plan A definitely there is plan B. " Mark whispered to him.

Storm understood this immediately.