Chapter 115: Chapter 115

"How are you, hija?" my mom spoke as we ate our dinner, she's talking to her friend's daughter, Lhea.

I don't know why I always need to be present every time she's here. I knew he wanted the girl for me, but I never agreed with his plan. Although, I didn't decline either.

I just let my mom think that I am following her orders. Well, as of now, there's nothing wrong with her plan. I'm not in a relationship, I also don't have someone I like. There's no need to oppose.

"I'm doing good, Aunt. How about you?" the girl answered.

I lazily tilted my head to look at her. She's pretty, I admit it though. We're friends too. Not bad for me. I saw her looking at me, her cheeks flushed when she found me staring at her.

"It's okay. Even though I'm stressed here with my son," Mama complained.

The girl, Lhea, chuckled. "Why, Aunt? Is there something wrong with your business?"

Mom shook her head and looked at me with a sneer. I just remained my stoic face as I continued eating my food.

"He's planning to set a business deal with his dad's ex-mistress' family. He's crazy," mom stated with disgust.

Lhea hesitated to laugh. "Let it go, Tita. Maybe Agustine really just saw potential," he said.

I just simply took a deep breath and was about to continue scooping my food when I felt someone tagging my shirt. It was Lhea's daughter. She was standing by my side holding a pink ball.

"Can we play?" she asked innocently.

She is close to me. Maybe because we often spend time together whenever Mommy orders me to accompany them shopping or personal walks. I just nodded at her and excused myself at the table.

As she wanted we both played. I don't know the story about his father and Lhea. All I knew was, they are already separated.

"Are you going to be my father?" the child asked.

I didn't answer right away. I could say yes to her because of my mom's plan, but I couldn't bear to make the kid disappointed if it didn't come someday. It's hard to rush. I just smiled at her and passed the ball weakly.

"For now, you can treat me as your uncle or your best friend," I answered.

She smiled at me, content with my remarks. "Can we take a photo then?"

"Of course." I smiled back at her.

***

"THANK you," Lhea stated when I drove them in their house.

I just nodded and waited for him to enter so I could leave completely but she stayed in front of me.

"Why?" I was raising my eyebrow a little bit.

"You're planning to get a revenge, right?" she directly harvested.

My jaw immediately tightened.

She's right. He thinks that just when we were eating earlier, I know that she has an idea about me approaching the family of Daddy's girlfriend. I don't have to deny that.

"When are you coming back?" she asked again.

I lazily lathered up and combed my hair with my fingers. I don't know why she needs to know it. But on the other hand, it's better that she's aware of it. So if someone came to tell her the news. She won't be surprised anymore.

"I'll just ruin their business, and I'll come back as soon as possible."

That was really my initial plan. To destroy their business and use the daughter of Daddy's girlfriend to ruin their family's name. But. . . it didn't turn out that way.

***

"I WANT that."

"I will take this."

I intended to follow her with my assistant. Everything is planned. I know that she's a Dagsinal. I have their files.

I am not usually a hot-headed person, but seeing her buying expensive stuff without limiting herself made my blood boil.

Spoiled brat.

I can't accept that they can act like they didn’t broke a family. For the first time, I wrestled. I didn't expect that she didn't know me.

I have heard that, she was sent to make a deal with me. She should have my files, right?

I was so shocked when she snatched the bag from me and inserted something in my pocket.

She fvcking almost touched my d*ck!

"I never once hated a gay before. Only now, only you. You even ordered your boyfriend to pay me!"

I was left dumbfounded.

What?!

Boyfriend? Since when did I look gay for Pete's sake?!

***

I TURNED her down. I felt the satisfaction when I saw how miserable she was. I could see it in his eyes.

This was my first step to bring them down, to lessen their potential investors. When another company acquires me, there is a good chance that other entrepreneurs will not approach them. That's how much influence I have.

I was walking in the lobby when I saw her presence. I must admit that I was surprised by that and I did not expect her to be so quick to pursue. Everything was going according to my plan. I tried to walk past her when she suddenly blocked my way.

"I . . . want to drink with you."

It almost made my eyebrows raised. I was expecting her to beg or ask for another chance, but it didn't turn out that way.

What are you planning, woman?

Despite my attempts to find out what her intention was, she simply wanted to have drinks with me. It's not that I'm afraid of getting drunk, but my alcohol tolerance was low. I don't want to mess up my plans. But her, showing too much skin in front of me, shook out the rest of my sanity. I couldn't help it even more when he cut the rope of my patience.

I had almost forgot that she was the daughter of a family I hated. I admit, the first time I saw her, I already noticed her beauty. I just ignored it because I didn't want to focus my attention on anything.

Something happened between us. I blamed the alcohol, I blamed myself, and of course I fvcking blamed her. I didn't imagine that she would stoop that low to get a deal with me.

But what is so surprising about that? Her mother was a home wrecker.

***

"MANANG . . . it's cold."

I almost cursed myself out when she got lacerated. Damn this woman. Turns out she couldn't handle my size but she still made her plan.

I watched her as she shuddered from the cold and mimicked the word Manang, her nanny. Wondering why she calls her and only her, I didn't pay attention to that. I just sighed and did nothing but stand beside her to give her body heat. I don't know why the fvck am I doing this. Maybe because I just don't want someone to die in my unit?

I caught my breath when she suddenly turned towards me and snuggled into my body. I was about to push her away, but I stopped when I saw her sleeping peacefully. She looks innocent and pitiful.

I don't know but I can feel the sadness on her face.

Stop it, Agustine. She could be just faking it to lure you again.

I didn't realize I fell asleep too. I just woke up when I heard sobs. I watched her as she pleaded to his father not to leave her. Little by little, her tears fell from the corners of her eyes.

In a snap, I remembered the time where I asked my father not to leave our home.

"I will not pity you no matter how many times you cry in front of me, woman," I said coldly, but I could not stop myself to wipe her tears.

You're not going to ruin my plan.

Before anything happened that wasn't in my plans, I made sure I had some paperwork to handle. She could ruin my name in an instant because of the voice record, so I did something that could counter attack anything. A marriage certificate.

"Miguel," I called my assistant on the phone. "Go to Vista Querancia and investigate about Khrystal Dagsinal," I ordered.

Less than a day later I got some details about her. My jaw tightened when Miguel informed me that Khrystal was known in their area as a woman with many men. I don't know but I got even more angry when I found out.

Did she just use her expertise on me?

***

"Is it my fault that no girl wants to be friends with me? Is it my fault that no girl wants to be close to me? Is it my fault that they think of me as a plague?"

Those words made me confused. She cried in front of me and burst out. There was something inside of me that wanted to console her, but I stopped myself. She's too fragile and I don't want to break her anymore. I don't even know why I got so angry.

Something's missing.

How could she say that people think of her as a plague?

She's from a big clan. If the reason for those who hate her is envy, I can understand that. But not this one.

"Miguel, come here in my condo and drive Khrystal to her house," I ordered.

I was also going to order him to find out some things about what he said but I decided to figure it out myself. That's why I immediately went to Vista Querencia the next day to ask.

It really made me speechless when I found out that she's an illegitimate child. Only then did I put all the pieces together why she was so desperate to secure a deal with me. Maybe she wanted to prove herself to her father.

Guilt automatically consumed me. Yes, I was planning to ruin her family and their business, but from the past few days, I was literally destroying her alone.

Fvck! What have I done?

***

SHE doesn't deserve my wrath. I wanted to make up with her, that's why I did everything to show my sincerity towards her. I even searched how to make a person feel worthy and made it my wallpaper as a reminder. As the days passed, I got to know her better. And I didn't expect that. . . I'm slowly falling for her. I thought I was just doing it to make up with her, not until I realized, I was really doing it for myself.

It was the biggest plot twist that I never imagined. She may be an illegitimate child, but he's still family to the person I hate.

I once asked myself, should I stop my plan?

Then my heart answered, "Yes, because I have her now."

***

"Are you looking for an engagement ring, Sir?" the lady asked me when I came in a jewelry shop.

Our relationship was going smoothly. I know, my moves are fast, but I couldn't stop myself. Maybe, I fell in love especially when she was able to introduce me to other people as his boyfriend. Yes, it was a bare minimum, but for her—a woman with no belief in herself—it was a big step. I really appreciate it.

"Yes," I answered.

He immediately understood me and showed me the rings they had. They are all gorgeous, but I didn't like it. The stones attached to the ring are too large. Not that she doesn't deserve it. Maybe I'm just looking for something that suits her better. Something that was really meant for her.

I was about to leave when a ring caught my attention. Its band was gold, a tiny diamond was placed on top of it. Simple but very beautiful to look at. I smiled as I pointed at it.

"I'll get that," I stated.

The staff immediately followed. "Do you want to engrave something on it, Sir?"

I played my tongue inside my mouth and nodded. "Sirius," I mumbled.

She was like a star that struck my dark world. She thought she's nothing, little did she know; she's the brightest among the rest. The most beautiful.

The smile on my face didn't disappear until I left the shop. I was planning for a marriage proposal. In the farm I bought for her. It will be the perfect place for us.

But. . . everything became a mess. Our voice record got released in the internet.

"Track the uploader and make sure to put that person in jail." I gritted my teeth as I dropped my orders at Miguel.

I could handle it. The criticism, the lost in my company, everything. My only fear is that Khrystal will give up on me.

I can't handle that.

***

"YOU, bitch!"

I felt like a cold water was poured into me the moment Lhea came in the hospital. I immediately stopped her so as not to hurt Khrystal. Right at this moment, I know I fvcked up.

"You're flirt! How dare you seduce my fiance!" Lhea shouted.

I badly wanted to correct her. I never agreed to get married, but I know, I'm guilty too. I let them think what they wanted to think and I didn't make it clear what my decision really was. I am the one who's at fault.

"Lhea, stop it! Let's talk about this outside," I insisted.

My eyes went to Khrystal. I looked at her with a smile.

Please, let me explain.

"No! Why? It's true that she flirted with you, didn't she? She's a flirt! Whore!"

My ears seemed to ring when she said that. I've been patiently asking for a private conversation because I am aware that I am at fault. But I couldn't take this anymore.

I eyed her darkly. "She's not a mistress, Lhea. She's my wife," I said firmly.

Before I even knew it, Khrystal was already nowhere to be found. I tried calling her, but her phone was out of reach.

I sighed and washed my face. I want to go see her, but I also know that she needs time to think. Instead of forcing her to face me, I just called a press conference to clear the scandal. And for her to know the truth.

***

It's been a few days but he still doesn't try to talk to me. I'm going to go crazy thinking about it. I sent her tons of messages, but she didn't answer back. That's why I was so happy that one day, Lhea called me to say that Khrystal wanted to meet me.

Wondering where will thing ends up, I don't care anymore. The important thing is that we can talk. But all my hopes crumbled when I saw her kissing her friend, Nexus.

"I don't know why you are doing this, but stop it already. Come with me, we need to talk." I tried to calm my hand that was shaking from weakness while trying to put her clothes on her.

Please, babe. . . don't hurt me like this. Please, I beg you.

"Can't you just leave?! Can't you see? You're bothering me and my boyfriend!"

She said those right in front of my face. I felt like my heart was stabbed a million times even though I know, she's lying.

Or am I just forcing myself to think it that way?

She has no reason to lie to me. I already cleared her name and announced that we're married. We are supposed to be talking and fixing everything right now. But maybe it is. . . she is right I just don't want to believe it because I feel like I can't breathe because of the pain.

She just used me. She really didn't love me like the way I do.

And damn, it hurts like hell.

***

AFTER days of drowning myself with the alcohol, I found out that she went overseas. I burst out laughing as the corner of my eyes warmed up again. I know, I'm not a good partner. But fvck, I couldn't accept it.

I waited. I waited for her to come back, that she was just shocked, that she didn't mean to do or say that to me. But it didn't happen.

It's just funny that she left me but I still stayed in the place she left. I should go back home, but I felt like it's not my place anymore. I feel like a child who is lost and doesn't know where to go.

I tried to get back on my usual self. I worked my ass off to forget the pain. Work here, work there.

"Agustine, can you accompany Lhea and his daughter? I would like to see them," Mom said on the phone.

I just took a deep breath. How many times does this happen? She always asked me to accompany Lhea on various walks. Once again I was surprised by their appearance in the places where I was. Just like now here outside my condo unit.

I've been thinking a lot. I know, my mom doesn't like Khrystal. That's why I never mentioned about our marriage. I don't want her to interfere in that matter. Apart from that, I also don't want to face her disappointment.

I'm not a coward, it's just I felt like, one more push and I'm going to break down.

I met with Khrystal's father when he was doing well even though his daughter and I were not in a relationship anymore. I must be going crazy because I'm still holding our marriage papers.

"Fuck you!" her father shouted and threw a punch on my face.

I didn't shy away. I didn't fight. I deserved it.

"How dare you hurt my daughter!" he yelled.

I smiled lightly and still didn't speak.

She did hurt me, too.

I just let him burst his anger. When he was tired, he sat on his swivel chair and looked at me coldly.

"What are you planning right now?" he asked coldly.

I gently licked my bottom lip and looked at him with a smile. "To get her back."

His eyes widened quickly. He didn't seem to expect that. Later, he frowned.

"You made my daughter a mistress, Mr. Revelar," he said.

I slowly shook my head. "I didn't. I am not engaged with anyone even before I processed our marriage certificate."

He was silent, but kept looking at me.

"Build a house. That's all I can say," after a long silence, he said that.

It's surprising that I didn't ask more. His tone was dismissive. I don't know if he said that in support or if he just wanted a house ready for his daughter. Either way I don't care anymore.

House? That’s easy to do.