Bitter Sweet and Strange

Chapter 11

Buendavid

I had advanced developments when I was a child. I matured early. Many said that I was born a genius, a prodigy. I took several standardized IQ tests, and my results had always been excellent.

When I was 20, I graduated top of my batch at Carnegei Mellon University with a Bachelor in Mechatronics Engineering degree.

By age 25, I already finished both my Masters and PhD in Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Cambridge.

Also, I started being my dad's protégé at age 18. So, I pursued my academics while being trained by my dad about business.

By age 26, I became the CEO of a trillion dollar conglomerate, the VS IntelTech Industries. With 11.70% shares, I'm currently the second highest shareholder of VS, next to my dad.

At present, I'm 27, and my net worth hits 26.3 billion dollars, earning me the 29th spot on Forbes Richest Billionaires. I'm also the richest young bachelor on earth.

Aside for those, I'm also naturally good looking. I take care of my built well, and with a height of 6'4, I have the right to be confident.

I'm more than a guy next door. I exceed both standards and expectations. That's why, most women are drooling and dying over me. I can easily hit and hook a lot of them actually, but I choose not to. They are not worth my time and interest.

Be it of face value, wealth, class, or prestige, I always have the edge. Sabi pa nga nila, ano pa ba ang hahanapin sa akin?

"I will reject you, sir."

But then, a simple Beleza Quirino flatly rejected me, straight to my face.

Like, seriously?

Who does she think she is? Napailing ako.

This is ridiculous! She rejected a Buendavid Villasuarez IV!? For real?

"Dude! You're too early!"  Komento ni Jeof nang makapasok na siya sa VVIP space ng Andromeda.

"Shut the fuck off!" reklamo ko at tinungga ang alak.

Jeof Adams is a closed friend of both Davin and mine. He's also a filthy rich bachelor. He owns several high-class bars and clubs. In fact, he owns Andromeda. Madalas itong puntahan ng mayayamang tao dahil sa lokasyon nito. Nandito lang naman ito sa pinakamataas na floor ng Golden Zenith Hotel.

"So, tell me, tungkol ba sa babae kaya ka biglang nag-aya ngayong gabi?" Napa-ubo ako bigla. Why does he have to bring up that thing?

"What the hell are you talking about? I have a lot of work to deal with. I just want to unwind," hasik ko at napatawa lang siya.

I'd rather swim in the crater of a volcano, than to get emotional in front of him, especially about woman-stuff.

"Am I late already?" sigaw nang bagong dating na si Jaxon.

"Baka tinali ka na naman ni Erika, noh?" Natatawang komento ni Jeof kaya nakatanggap siya ng batok.

Jaxon Elcastro Montefuerte is actually my first cousin. His dad and my mom are siblings. Anyway, he's a free spirit, that's why he doesn't focus on business and such. He's focusing more on his car racing career. And Erika, is his long-term girlfriend.

"You're too loud!" Reklamo ko kaya sabay silang napatingin sa akin at napangiti nang nakakaloko.

I'm now regretting why I invited these two idiots.

Beleza

Napahinga ako nang malalim. Nakakagaan talaga sa pakiramdam kung tapos mo na ang mga gawaing bahay. Kakatapos ko lang mag-ligpit ng lahat-lahat. Medyo naging makalat kasi ang apartment nang dumating si Allerick.