Chapter 3 3

SAVANNAH

I WAKE UP BECAUSE of a soft tap on my cheek. I opened my eyes and looked around.

"Wake up, Savannah. We're here." Who said it?

I just remembered that Gab asked me to go home to her house. I felt ashamed when I noticed that my head was resting on his shoulder.

I immediately removed my head from there and apologized.

"S-sorry I fell asleep." I said.

"It's okay, you must be tired. Don't force yourself too much at work. Take care of your body too." he said so I nodded.

He went out first then he waited for me to get out of the car.

The huge house immediately stood out to me-it can't be called a house because it's like a mansion.

We walked in and passed the beautiful landscape in front of the big house.

It is beautiful to see because it is full of flowers and beautiful trees.

"The scenery is breathtaking isn't it?" He asked.

"Your house is beautiful." I just said it.

"It's not actually mine. This is my parents' house. Besides, they don't come home much here compared to the suite they own."

"My mom owned the 5-star hotel near the best restaurants in Manila. La Casta Hotel is its name."

"Let's go inside so that you can see the interior design." he said and then held out his hand which I took.

It shook our hands so I was startled. I also saw the maids lined up there and there was a woman in her mid 50's standing in front who seemed to be waiting for us.

"Welcome back señorito." The maids said at the same time and bowed in respect.

"Manang Lucy, this is my wife Savannah Angeles. I know it's a sudden news but I hope you'll treat her the way you treated me." He said the woman nodded that I knew she was the butler of the house.

"I'm glad to meet you hija. Come on in, the food is ready on the table." He said then walked first.

"I told them to prepare us our food when we get here, I'm pretty sure you're hungry are you?" He asked.

He must have noticed that I frowned at what manang said.

We walked to the dining area and he let go of my hand to pull me to a chair.

"Sit here." He said pointing to the chair.

I sat there while the maids who were there took care of us.

"Do you still allow me to work even though you know this relationship-"

"If you want to then I won't stop you." He said then took a bite of rice.

I felt my phone vibrate so I made an excuse to talk to the caller.

"My dear brother! I heard you have sinned what? Are you rich?" Kuya Jace opened up to me.

We are the only two left since my mother passed away due to heart disease, and my father, I don't know if he is still alive.

My aunt said that she left us when mom was pregnant with me.

"Brother." That's all I said, I don't want to tell him the truth and what else he might do to Gab.

I know Kuya, he asked my girlfriends for money in exchange for them being my boyfriend.

He beat the others because they didn't want to give him money.

"Send me a lot of money tomorrow, Savannah, so that you can be useful. Ever since you left here, my life has been a mess! When are you coming home?" This is a question.

"Brother...I'm not married yet and I'm not married to anyone." I said.

"Hah! You're going to be good! When I really get out of Manila, I'm going to drag you back here and lock you up until you're old!"

"You skinny girl, it's good for you that you got out of Manila because of my vices! You owe me that, so pay me back! I want the money tomorrow-"

I was shocked when someone grabbed my phone.

It no longer has a mask, so I can see the tension in its jaw.

"How much money do you want me to send it to you." He said in a formal voice but I could feel the chill in every word he spoke.

"Ha! It's been a big time to be your wife! You've been complaining a while ago! I want a million! Can you give me a million for what I want?"

"Name your price because after this I won't let you get near my wife ever again." he said then he looked at me.

"Ten Million in exchange for my brother, I promise I won't bother you anymore." I heard Kuya say.

I grabbed my phone from him and yelled at Kuya.

"You will not ask him for money brother! I will! I will give it. Wait and I will send the money tomorrow!" I said annoyed.

I was holding my phone tightly that I wanted to throw it away because I was annoyed with my brother.

Will he also ask my boss for money? We are just pretending to be a couple! We don't have a relationship anymore!

"What are you really doing! You are too arrogant to come home here and when I hit him your face was on the wall here at home! You are useless brother bwesit!" He shouted on the other line before hanging up.

"Sorry, I kept bothering you with your food. Let's go back." I said as if nothing had happened.

I don't want to talk about my brother because my family is outside of my pretense.

I won't let my brother ask Gab for money.

I know what my brother can do to me, but I know better what Gab can do to him if my brother plans something bad against him.

"Is that your brother?" He asked.

I nodded.

"Is he hurting you or what? I kinda don't like the way he cursed at you like he's not your brother nor are you blood relatives, I can sense that he's abusive too." He says.

"Boss, let's eat." I said because I don't want to talk about my brother.

He just tasted it then continued eating.

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GABRIEL

I CAN'T BE RELAXED because of what I found out today.

I am willing to give his brother what he wants if he would promise not to get near her nor approach her in person.

"Tyler. Can you give me his background info. I want to know everything about him." I said as I sent the person's name to my most trusted secretary.

Tyler is a computer graduate and his very good at that thing he's like a spy from an unknown agency.

I ended the call when someone called so I answered.

"Gabriel." Kendra spoke to me on the other line.

Kendra is my cousin and she is the only one out of all my cousins who didn't judge me.

"Yes, Ken? You got called?", I asked.

"I heard you're already married, by whom?" She asked.

"She's kind Ken, there's nothing to worry about, besides she didn't judge me like you." I said.

"Are you sure about that? You might have second thoughts and backstab-in because you're only looking for money-"

"That is why I married her to test her if she's worthy to be my wife." I said.

I heard her sighed so I smiled.

"I'll meet her then." It said.

"Okay, I'll tell her." I said.

The call ended so I went back to our room.

I was in the office in front of the master's bedroom so I just looked at some papers.

When I entered, he was fast asleep, so I was careful not to make a sound so as not to wake him up.

I walked towards the mirror on the side of the walk-in-closet.

I looked at myself there.

Just because of that thing, my life was ruined.

Why? Why do I have to suffer? I don't remember having problems with anyone 7 years ago.

I clenched my fist when suddenly what happened before came to my mind.

I know I have a wedding but she doesn't need to do that to me to get revenge.

I touched the part with the scar and looked at my large portrait on the wall.

It was taken 7 years ago before that incident happened.

I took a deep breath before laying next to him and closing my eyes.

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