I cross the distance between us and hug him tightly with the fear that it might be a dream and he'll be gone the moment I open my eyes.

I cry out all my longings for him. Spending almost ten years of being away from him is never easy. I never lose hope that this day will come. Never in my wildest dream that I give up on finding him though I know he don't wanna be found.

I missed him so much. I love him so much that it hurts being away from him.

"Kenji! Thanks God.. you're finally here. Thanks God you're back!" I uttered those words in between sob.

"Ssshh! Sssshh! Stop crying! I'm here now."

"I'm just very happy you're here. I've been looking for you for so long."

"I know! I know you miss me so much. I miss u too so much dear sister. You've grown a lot." He said as he look at me at arm length from head to toe.

"And you're getting older brother." I joke coz I know he hates being called old. "I miss you so much Ken."

"I miss you too Trina. I'm sorry for leaving you and Dad and Mom...and grandpa too." He's getting serious this time as he cup my face with his two big hands and press it together like he used to do when I was in grade school.

"You're hands Ken!" I complain trying to escape from his hold which made him chuckle.

How I miss his laughter. I miss his whole being. My dear big brother is back

"Are you coming home Ken?" I asked when we're settled in the couch.

"I'm here for work and decided to visit you." He answered.

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"So you're going to be gone again?" I ask out of desperation that after almost ten longest years of being away from us, he'll just pop up and say hi but no plans of staying.

"I'll be keeping in touch from now on. I know your life was never easy because of me Trina and I owe you a lot because of that."

"I won't ask any question Ken. I just want you to stay. I don't need you to explain why you we're gone for that long." I want to assure him that he won't be bothered by a lot of questions. "Please Ken, I know you have your reasons. I know that wherever you are for the last years, it was not easy for you to live alone away from us. Please stay." I pleaded to him.

"I understand you Trina. I owe you and Mom and Dad and even Grandpa a lot of explanation."

"When do you wanna meet them?"

"Not now yet. I'm here till next week. I want to surprise them and I want to introduce someone to all of you."

"Who?girlfriend? Wife? Daughter ? Son?" I asked thinking that it's possible for him to have a family now in the longest time that he's away from us.

"Relax Trina! You'll know soon."

"Okay! Are you staying with us?" I ask hoping he will

"Can I stay in your suit tonight?"

"Of course! But wait, you're with someone?"

"No. My friends are staying here but they don't know who I am."

"Why?" I was curious as to why his friends don't know his identity and background unless he's hiding it.

"I did not use Chantelli since I left. I used Mom's name." And that explains his being unknown to people.

"And why did you do that?"

"I want to prove that I can survive on my own without clinging to that name. I know it's wrong but it was the most convenient thing to do." He started to open up. I know his stand on being wealthy.

Growing up, we've known a lot of young teens from well off families who are always on the society columns but end up badly. I know he doesn't want to be like one of them and I remember him being bullied in school because of our being well off.

Kenji had his nanny even in school coz he got asthma since grade school and the doctor prohibits him to do things that might trigger an attack.

His classmates think that he is weak and needs some support from his nanny. I know he hated the idea but he got no choice since he's on medication.

Maybe that's why he doesn't want to be known for his status in life.

"I understand Kennie." I was getting emotional again but I tried not to.

"Trina? That name again!" He exclaimed making me laugh remembering my pet name for him which he hates so much.

"I miss calling you that dear brother and get use to it. I know you miss that for a long time." I cry again. I am overjoyed with this lovely surprise.

"You're being a cry baby again. It doesn't suit you as the CEO." He said as he wipe my tears with his thumb and hug me.

"I don't care i they'll think I'm a cry baby. I'm happy you're finally here."

I hug him as tight as I can and cry on his shoulders. It was a while when I was calmed and I let him go up to my suit.

I told him I will stay with him tonight after work which made him excited. I want to spend more time with him while I can.

I continue my day checking on the investors on their tour. Cedric was giving me an update and it seems that the investors were truly impressed with what they saw and experience in every hotel they visit.

I ended the day productively with the confirmation of the investors for their investment. It was ego-boasting that I earned new investments under my supervision. Before I get nervous when investors will do a visit. I tried to stand on my own coz I ask this for myself when I asked to work for the company.

As much as possible, I showed courage in the first year of my career coz I don't want Dad to worry that I can't do it on my own when he decided to retire for good. That courage had taken me far enough to earn his trust and the shareholders support that I can manage the company and make it grow bigger than what it was before.

"Ready to go?" I look up and saw Gus at the door smiling.

"I'll stay with him for the night Gus and so are you."

"Okay. I'll have dinner ready." And he was out of sight after seeing me nod.

Gus has his own room in the hotel on the 12th floor. He used to stay in the hotel with me on my first two years as a CEO. I do a lot of work overseeing things which needs to be done impressively.

Dinner was sumptuous especially I shared it with Kenji and Gus. Two men I adore next to Grandpa and Dad.

It was around eight in the evening when I release Gus and let him reside for the night. I stayed with Kenji in my suit and we started our conversation after I had a shower and settle on my pajamas and shirt.

I called Dad while Kenji was in the shower and told him I have to spend the night in the hotel for some things to do. Tomorrow will be the signing of the contract with the new investors.

"You take a good sleep sweetheart. I love you." Is my father's words before I replied an " I love you and Mom too" and hang the phone just in time Kenji went out of the shower rubbing his hair with the towel.

He's in his pajamas and shirt too. The same shirt I was on. I bought it during my last visit in Greece. It's a sibling shirts. It has print that says "My brother is sweet" while the other has "My sister is strict" printed in it.

"It suits you." I said when I saw him with the shirt on.

"This is my favorite starting today." He replied and sit on the bed.

"Your phone keeps on ringing while you're in the shower." I informed him.

He grab his phone from my bedside table and check on the caller.

"It's Penelope." He uttered while typing on his phone. A woman.

"Girlfriend?" Which he nodded.

"So she's that someone?" Another nod. He seemed serious with it I guess with the look on his face.

"Then introduce her to us. Mom and Dad and grandpa will be happy for sure."

"You think they will be?" His brows arch as he deliver the question.

"Of course they will. They're excited for a grandchild. Dad always joke around me with that."

"And why it looks like your sad with their desire?"

"How can I give that to them?" I sit on the bed with him grabbing a pillow into my lap.

"You're at the right age Trina. There's nothing wrong if you settle down." His words made me even sadder this time.

How can I settle down? How can I bear a child?

"Can I bear a child alone Kennie?" I want to annoy him.

"Ooopps! I'm sorry. I didn't mean to upset you with that thing." He was not annoyed. He was sad this time. "I'm at fault with it. If only I stayed and help Dad manage the company, you should have enjoyed your life."

"Hey! I enjoyed my life being the CEO and knowing that Mom and Dad and grandpa are happy. You did nothing wrong Kennie. I'm fine. Happy with what I chose to do."

"Still, I feel guilty. But why not have a boyfriend Trina? No man would take you for granted. I mean, I know you have young bachelor's attention."

I hesitated on how to answer his question. I don't know if I need to tell him what is the reason. Will he understand why it happened?

"Hey! Why are you silent? Any problem?" He asked again now taking my hands to his.

"Maybe I haven't found the right man yet Kennie." I answered.

"Well, you have a point there. Finding the right man is important but you know Trina, sometimes we have to be brave enough to gamble our heart. Hoping we'll win is all we can do but if we lost then that would be one of our sweet experience. What's important is we learned from losing the game and for every heartbreak."

I tried hard not to lose control of my tears. After all he said, I know he's right but I'm afraid of losing and hurting somebody again like I did before.

"I'll remember that Kennie. Thank you."

We had talk a lot of things before we retire to bed. His struggles, his travel experience and people he met who became important to him. He said he never forget us and was thinking of us all the years that passed. Later on, he got contented of reading the society column to check what's happening to us and I know he suffered also while he is away from us.

Being with Kenji was one of the happiest night in the last couple of years in my life.

I felt like all my heartaches, my sadness and longings were gone the moment I hugged my long lost love, my dear brother.
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So Kennie is back though not for good but now we got to know his character.

Are you ready for a new surprise for Trina? Will it make her happy or will it give her another heartbreak and sufferings?

Let's find out! Please be with me guys.

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