The Lost Billionaire (MBBC#9) ✅

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Reeve's POV

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"So, is that's the best you suggest, Meliodas?" My brows crossed, and the effing Atty Meliodas Lucius laughed. 

"Yes, indeed, Reeve. I don't want you around with my client. Sagabal ka lang sa kaso at magiging pabigat pa sa lahat. I want you to go back to the Philippines. I've heard that your mother is asking you to come home. Why not spend some time with her and relax? Leave this all to me. I will promise you a bacon of success." He winked. 

"Ang anggas mo talaga ano? Siguro ka ba na ipapanalo mo 'to?" Pigil na ngiti ko. 

"Take half of my wealth if I can't win this," pagmamayabang niya. 

"Fine. I'll do what you suggest. But I will meet her up tonight for the last time." 

"Okay. I will arrange that. I don't want you guys to meet outside. Frank is back." Taimtim ang titig ni Meliodas sa akin at ganoon din ako sa kanya. Tumango lang ako. Sa bandang huli, ay wala rin naman akong magagawa at hindi makakatulong ang pagmamatigas ko.

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Hindi ako mapakali at pabalik-balik ang hakbang ko sa maliit na opisinang ito. I still have half an hour to go, but dammit, it feels like forever to me. 

"Hello, Mors?" I answered his call. 

"Where are you?" he asked, whispering. 

"At Melioda's office. Why?"

"I see. . . Mamaya ang lipad mo 'di ba?"

"Hindi. Bukas pa. Bakit?"

Napabuntong-hininga siya sa kabilang linya. "Then, I will meet you in the Philippines. Let's talk there."

"Damn, what? Are you going to the Philippines? And why?"

The bastard laughed. "Only temporarily. I will be assisting Diezel for the time being. This is an excellent opportunity for me anyway. I need to help Diezel to settle the files. I will meet you there. I found out the truth about Melissa's father and Frank."

Gumuhit ang kakaibang kaba sa puso ko at parang nabuhayan ako ng pag-asa sa lahat. "Really? Care to share it now?"

"No, Reeve. I'm not confident sharing this with you online. Don't worry. There's nothing to worry about anymore. I will see you in a week, okay? Arrivederci!" Morris ended the call. I shook my head slightly and smiled a little bit. 

Damn, this is why I hate being on my own. I don't think I can settle with the good ones. Thank you, Mors.

Umayos agad ako nang marinig ko ang katok ng pinto. Mabilis ang hakbang ko palapit, at nang bumakas ito ay nahintong saglit ang ikot ng mundo ko. 

"Melissa." And with a sparkle, I hugged her tightly. "I miss you, love," I said, burying my face into the side of her neck.

"Reeve. . . " Haplos niya sa buhok ko. Sandali lang ang yakap namin, dahil mabilis kong inangkin ang labi niya. Walang pagtutol mula sa kanya at nagpaubaya siya. 

"Damn, I miss you so bad, Melissa," I whispered in between our kisses. I scoop her body for her to sit on top of the table. She parted her legs, and I settled in between. 

"Reeve, I-I. . ." she gasped and lifted her head up for me to kiss her neck and down in between her breasts.  I felt hot, and I wanted to devour her. But I know our limits, and this is not the right time for this. 

"I love you. . ." I relax, planting a kiss back on her lips.

"I love you more." Ngumiti siya at ganoon din ako. Pinagtagpo lang namin ang ilong naming dalawa.