The Billionaire's Secret Wife (MBBC#10)

39. Advantage

Zebedee Glenn

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What am I going to do with her?

I rested my hand on my waist while looking at her as she covered herself. I sighed and furrowed my brow.

Erykah, what will I do if you are here inside my den? Dammit.

I whirled around and grabbed my shirt. I'm halfway naked and just finished my yoga. Ilang linggo ko na rin na hindi nagagawa ito, at simula nang dumating kami rito ni Erykah sa lumang mansyon ng namayapa kong lolo ay gumaan ulit ang pakiramdam ko.

I called this place as my rescue and stress reliever. Dito ako naglalagi sa tuwing kailangan ko nang pahinga sa magulo at abalang mundo ko roon. Importante sa akin ang lugar na ito, at isa ito sa pinamana sa akin ni lolo bago siya namatay.

Morris, my oldest brother, inherited the old mansion in the mountains next to the Monghe convent. Malayo iyon, at nasa dulo na na bahagi ng Pilipinas.

Bukas ang Islang  iyon sa ibang bansa, lalo na sa Indonesia. Ang katabing templo ng mga monghe ay kapit-bahay nito, at sa kabilang bundok pa. At maliban sa iilang tao na nakatira sa paanan ng bundok ay wala na.

I suspected that Morris was in hiding. I can't be wrong. He is there.

Lumabas ako ng kwarto at kinuha ang cellphone sa sala. Insakto naman na tumunog ito.

"Bryce?"

"Manong Max mentioned that you and Erykah are on your honeymoon?" May halong kantyaw sa boses niya, at natawa siya sa kabilang linya.

"The old man is here with Steven Okinawa and his father," Bryce continued.

I gritted my teeth. "I know. That's why I fled with Erykah." I sighed.

"Ba't mo pa sinama? Akala ko ba peke lang kayong dalawa? Mukhang ayaw mong pakawalan ah."

I chuckled and shook my head. "She's my PA..."

"Exactly! Your PA, right? She might be of help if she's only here. The head staff is mumbling as they can't explain the ongoing business and construction to your father. . . Akala ko ba labas na dito si Tito. Why is he here? And what's with Steven personally asking Erykah to be his exclusive guide once the project starts? Did you even approve of that?"

I heard the loud bell ringing in my ears, and I could feel my face getting warmer. Damn, that Steven!

"Anyway, I just called to let you know everything is good. I made the reservations for them, but Steven refused to stay here since you are not around. . . Kaya ayon, umalis din sila kaninang hapon."

I heaved and massaged my neck. I jerked my head as I was feeling so damn frustrated. That Steven Okinawa will never leave me in peace!

"Huwag ka na munang bumalik dito."

"I didn't plan to go back so soon, Bryce."

"That's good then. I'll take care of everything. Xavion will be coming in the next few days. So, you don't have to worry much. Just concentrate on your so-called-wife." He laughed. "Make sure that you do your job as a husband, Glenn. . . Kung gusto mo siya, huwag mo ng pakawalan. AT kung wala ka namang nararamdaman ay hayaan mo na, dahil sinasayang mo lang ang oras mo sa bagay na 'yan."

I shook my head and smirked. "And you call yourself an expert on this?" I taunted.

"No, I'm not, but I don't want to take advantage. And that's not Mondragon, Glenn. We don't take advantage, especially of those in need. Get it?"