Trapped in his Wrath (Temptress Series #2)

Epilogue part 1

"Kaleb son, Do you know Calla Martin, the daughter of Mr. Dennis Martin" 

Inilipat ko ang aking phone sa kabilang kamay at binuksan ang pintuan ng aking office. I went straight to my chair. Bahagya kong hinilot ang aking sintido dahil alam ko na agad kung saan papunta ang usapan.

"Never heard of her," I said trying to sound uninterested. But of course, my mom won't notice that. 

"Great then, I'm going to schedule a dinner date for you both. I think you'll like her. If her family agrees, she'll be your fiancee soon. Their company will be a big asset to you." she said in a euphoric tone. 

I didn't bother disagreeing unless I want to disappoint her.

"I'll check my schedule." 

"Did you meet your Dad yet?" bahagyang nawala ang saya sa kanyang boses.

"Hindi ko gusto ang ginagawa niya. He's letting his other son  take over majority of his business at kung ituring ka ay parang hindi ka anak. " litanya niya. 

"It seems that your father is blind to your achievements. This is why you should marry a girl from a powerful family. I heard that  Ivo's dating a starlet. What a shame? " disappointment was evident in her voice. Ano bang bago?  

It's hard to be an illegitimate child, especially having a mom who constantly pressures me to compete with my half-siblings. I used to be closed with my siblings but I distant myself. 

"Mom, I need to go. I still have a meeting." I said before she could add her unnecessary comments on my brother's life. 

"Okay, son. I'll update you about your dinner date." 

 I have already accepted that one day I'll be in an arranged marriage, unlike my brother. It was never against my will. If it will help the company, then I'm up to it. Maybe, that's the reason why I never entered into a serious relationship. I'm only interested if it's a hook-up or a temporary. I do believe in love but I'm not cut out for it. Heck, I don't even know how to handle a relationship.

Months after, Calla and I announced our engagement. She's okay at first but she's starting to get clingy that it's becoming annoying. Halos lahat ng kilos ko ay binabantayan niya. We fought a lot. Fuck, this is the reason why I prefer a hook-up. If it's not for the company, I have already ended this relationship long ago.

"Calla, Stop being unreasonable!" tawag ko kay Calla. 

She's fuming mad but I'm also. She attacked the girl I'm talking to a while ago. We're just talking for god sake at hindi man lang niya iyong matanggap. Fuck, it's suffocating. Now, I'm reconsidering breaking this engagement. 

"Don't talk to me right now Kal!" sigaw niya pabalik. Binilisan ko lalo ang paglalakad upang maabutan siya.

" Bakit ka ba nagagalit? Lahat nalang ba ng babaeng tatabi sa akin ay aawayin mo o pagseselosan. That's fucking suffocating." I shouted back. I don't normally shout but this is fucking maddening.

Seriously, I can't fucking do this anymore. I don't know if it's a blessing in disguise when someone sends a picture of me making out with that girl in the club to my family. We did not do anything aside from kissing but the picture was very suggestive. 

Galit na galit ang pamilya ni Calla. May mom was very disappointed at me. Napilitan akong tanggalin sa kompanya dahil sa mga banta ni Mr. Martin na iuurong ang investments sa kompanya. I was at fault too kaya tinanggap ko iyon. I was forced to work under my brother. I hate it. 

Ganoon na lamang ang galit ko nang malaman na plinano iyon. Ang akitin at ang pagpapadala ng litrato. Lana, a past fling of mine paid a whore to seduce me. They were successful. Labis ang galit ko nang nalaman iyon. After making Lana paid for what she did, I went after that girl.