TRACE DIMAGIBA (Wild Men Series 1)

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NAIA, Pasay City, Philippines

TRACE

"Where's my car?" tanong ko agad kay Franco, ang executive assistant at general manager sa lahat ng legal business na mayro'n ako.

As a licensed architect well-known for my designs, I ventured into the real estate business a year ago. The top floor of my 88-story building in Taguig serves as the main office for Forte Konztrakt—the name of my triple-A construction company.

I was famous for my architectural designs, I even designed one of Dubai's commercial area. But infamous for my sex drive, womanizing, and anger issues. Still, kahit ano pang pangit na imahe ang naikokonekta sa pagkatao ko dahil sa mga kalokohan ko, balewala iyon sa mga ka-business deals ko.

"Nasa parking area ang kotse mo, Sir Trace." Franco gave me the car key.

"Go back to the office. I need to find Paige first." Tumalikod na ako para iwan siya. Nakailang hakbang na ako nang humabol siya sa akin. I gave him a glance. What the fuck he need?

"Sir Trace, um..." alanganin ang boses na sabi niya at umagapay sa bawat hakbang ko.

Hindi naman ako huminto sa paglalakad, kung may kailangan pa siya ay mabuting sabihin na.

"Ipaalam ko lang 'yong request ng mga project managers. Gusto ka nilang makausap. Marami na kasing pending na project. They need your approval and signature to start."

"Gaano karami ang pipirmahan ko?" Nilingon ko siya habang itinatali ang may kahabaan kong buhok. Tinatamad akong pumirma pero ano ba magagawa ko? Ako ang CEO at president ng FK, normal na dapat panindigan ko ang negosyong pinasok.

"Kailangan niyo ng three to five days straight sa office."

I smirked to myself. Three to five days? What a load of papers I need to face. Fuck me! Mapapasabak na naman pala ako sa corporate world ng ilang araw.

I puffed out air irritatedly. Kung hindi ko lang talaga kailangan ng legal businesses para pang-cover sa mga illegal activities ko, nunca akong mag-abala pa.

"No problem." I stopped walking and faced Franco. "Susunduin ko lang si Paige. After that, set the meetings for me, and prepare all the documents that needed my signatures. Regarding the business proposals, siguraduhin mong nabasa mo nang maayos bago mo i-endorse sa akin para okay tayo." I tapped Franco's upper arm and left him.

I walked fast, but I stopped. A girl holding her phone bumped into me. Yes, a girl, for she seemed only fifteen or sixteen.

Tangina! Bakit kasi hindi tumitingin sa daan?!

"Sorry..." sabi nito. She has a sweet voice that sounded so young, innocent, free, and—

And definitely, I don't give a fuck!

I looked at her as if I wanted to tell her not to use her phone while walking. I was about to start my beast mode, but... fuck! I was stunned when I saw her eyes.

Damn! Damn me...

The girl has beautiful eyes. Cobalt blue that it was almost purple. The teenager possessed an attractive face, too. Her eyelashes were naturally long and thick. Has an upturned nose. And no makeup, but had perfect pinkish-white skin. And her lips, full, luscious, and—hell!

She's tall for her age. Muli kong ibinalik ang tingin sa mga mata niya. Her eyes... she reminded me of someone from the past. They have the same color of eyes.

I gulped. What the fuck is wrong with me?

The teenager—No! The girl!—smiled at me. A hesitant, awkward, and apologetic smile for bumping at me. I nod at her. Kinalma ko ang sarili sa kung anong naiisip ko.