The Billionaire Next Door ✅(MBBC#2)

Chapter Four

"It's hard to forget someone who gave you so much to remember."
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Marco's POV

I took a deep breath inhaling the beautiful aroma of freshly brewed coffee with me. Last night was a mess. I ended up with Samantha in the hotel room, but the hell! I could only imagine that woman's face every time I kissed her.

She's got the look, I won't lie, but she was too easy for me. Ayaw na ayaw kong hinahabol ako. I want a challenging one.

I put the cup of coffee on the table and started my daily morning routine. But first, it's time to pump some muscles in.

While running on my treadmill, I think about many things, even when listening to music. I will be busy with the condo renovations soon, and the new project will help me forget her.

Ilang taon na rin ang nakalipas at bakit hindi ko pa makuhang makalimutan siya. Tumunog na agad ang cellphone ko at si Thea na ito.

"Good morning, playboy," rinig ko ang bahagyang tawa niya.

"Have you seen my designs? Ano, okay na ba? Sisimulan ko na bukas kung wala na tayong problema?"

"Yes, you can start the reno, Thea. I can't wait to move in soon."

"Good. Hey, I've heard from Tristan about last night? Pumunta ka ba sa bar niya?"

"Oo, bakit?" I lowered the speed of the treadmill and put it in walking mode.

"Hindi mo ba siya nakita? Or probably you didn't noticed her at all?"

Nahinto na ako at pinahinto ko na ang takbo ng treadmill. Mariin ko lang din na pinunasan ang pawis ko sa mukha.

"Who?" Kunot noo ko, at mas inayos ang bluetooth earphone sa tainga ko.

"I'm not sure how true it was, but have a look on the cctv camera of his car. Magkahawig sila ni Perla, ang babaeng matagal mo ng pinahahanap."

My world stops spinning around me, and my heartbeat beats in tango.

Perla? That's impossible! Wala akong nakitang kamukha niya kagabi.

"Puntahan mo si Tristan at tingnan mo kung tama ba,

dahil wala naman akong alam dito. Kayong dalawa lang naman ang baliw!" Sabay patay sa tawag niya.

I looked at my Rolex watch in my wrist. I have an appointment and I will meet Ace after lunch. Ngayong umaga lang ako puwede dahil may appointment din ako pagkatapos kay Ace. Kaya tinawagan ko ni si Tristan.

"Hello, bro. How are you? Thea just called me about Perla. May lead ka na ba?"

"I have saved and downloaded the clip from my car's CCTV, bro. I can forward it to you now. Just give me an hour. May meeting pa kasi ako."

"Okay, thanks."

I showered straight away and fixed myself. Marami pa akong gagawin at gusto ko rin na malaman kung si Perla nga ba ito. Pagkaraan ng isang oras ay natangap ko na sa kanya ang video. Nagtagpo na ang kilay ko. It was a blur, the video was a blur. Aside that it was taken at the left side where there was no light. The image itself was not a good quality too. Pero lumandag ang kaba sa puso ko nang makita ang kaparehong damit niya sa gabing iyon.

I paused it and zoomed it in. Hindi ako nagkakamali, siya nga ito! They have the exact body figure behind them.

Was she in the same bar where I was last night? Impossible naman. I was looking at everyone, and no one caught my attention except for that stupid woman!