Ideal Men 1: Russo Mancini (On Hold)

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"Sir, about the expansion in Baguio. The building is almost done, but the architecture company we hired was reportedly going bankrupt."

Kanina pa sumasakit ang ulo ni Russo. Ni isa wala pang sinabi na maganda si Yxier. Napamasahe ito sa kaniyang sentido, habang nakikinig dito.

"Do you believe that? That's unlikely
Vandal Ferrer."

Nagkibit balikat si Yxier. He continued reporting, and Russo kept on listening. After their long conversation, Russo let Yxier go home.

Naiwan ito sa opisina para tapusin ang mga paperwork sa kaniyang mesa. He checked the sales reports, stock rates, investment status, and their chain of hotels actual performance.

Russo was about to get up from his chair when the office door opened. At first, the man was completely a stranger to him, but little by little, he's looking familiar. While next to an unidentified man was his close friend Vandal Ferrer.

"I brought a new friend!" Vandal exclaimed and immediately threw himself on the sofa.

The guy followed Vandal as well as Russo. They were facing each other with different expressions on their faces. Tahimik at seryoso ang mukha ng kasama ni Vandal, habang ito naman ay pangiti-ngiti lamang.

Russo cleared his throat before talking.

"I heard that you sold your company."

"Oh, about that. Yeah, mostly competent employees left and the only useless one stayed, so I sold it for a higher price instead of waiting for it to really go bankrupt. Well, the new owner is about to turn it into a restaurant soon."

Vandal answered like it meant nothing. He's a realtor, after all, not a businessman who runs a company.

Hindi sumalungat si Russo sa sinabi ng kaibigan. He respects his decision, even though it's to his disadvantage. But not really.

"Do you know any talented interior designers?" He asked without expecting a good answer.

"Savedra Architecture Company?"

"Nevermind."

Umilaw ang cellphone ni Russo, kaya lahat sila napatingin doon. My Icy-Tesorina♡♡♡⁠ popped up, which intrigued the two men. Mabilis na kinuha ni Russo ang cellphone, saka binasa ang mensahe na natanggap.

On the other hand, Vandal and the guy exchanged glances. They both looked shocked and hesitant, but in the end, they didn't ask anything and bid goodbye.

Kanina pa pinipilit ni Icy na papasukin siya ng bodyguard, pero hindi ito pumayag. She understands where they're coming, but she needs to deliver the home-cooked foods to Russo as soon as possible. Kailangan niya ng alukin ang binata para bumili ng susuotin nila mamayang gabi.

"Sige na manong. Mabilis lang naman po ako. Or pwede patawag nalang po sa opisina ng boss niyo."

Napakamot sa ulo ang guwardiya, habang pinapakinggan ang hinaing at pakiusap nito.

"Ma'am, hindi po pwede tsaka po wala akong contact kay Sir Russo."

Icy gave up.

"Sige manong pasensiya na sa abala."

"Ayy, okay lang po, ma'am."

Icy immediately took her phone and messaged Russo that she's downstairs. Gusto niya supresahin ang binata, pero hindi niya inakala na ganito kahigpit ang sekyuridad sa main office nila.

Agad naman na nakatanggap ng reply si Icy galing kay Russo. He notified her that he'd be coming down. Icy smiled and looked for a chair outside.

Nakita nito ang mini park sa gilid ng building. Pinaalam muna niya na doon siya puntahan ng binata.

Nakangiti ang dalaga habang nakatingin sa mga bata na naglalaro malapit sa fountain. But she loses her smile after seeing a familiar face staring and walking in her direction. She wanted to run, but maybe it was time to face reality.

"Long time no see, Princess..."

The way he smirked at her sent shivers all over her body. She had never heard that name for a decades, and it was so uncomfortable to hear it again. She almost forgot about it.

"...or should I say my missing bride?"

A/N:

Sorry for not updating. I've been busy with academics this past weeks. Yet, I'm thankful for continuous support from my beloved readers.💗

I'll try to update more.