"WHAT'S the plan?"

Jyrelle licked his lower lip and placed the cup he was holding in the table, deeply thinking about Isabella's aunt. Nasa Arcade room silang lahat ni Light while Isabella was sleeping in their house. He sighed and looked at them one by one.

"I don't have one. Pero si Ryker meron," he answered and pointed Ryker playing a video games with Ranger. He don't have any plan for he was afraid that it will put his love in danger. For the first time in his life, Jyrelle lowered his pride and asked for help.

"Si Ryker ba ang asawa ni Isabella? Bakit siya yung may plano tapos ikaw wala?" Laur asked. Jyrelle raised his middle finger to him.

"He contributed a lot bud." Tinapik ni Ryker ang balikat ng pinsan niya. "He insulted the fake heiress. A lot. Kanino ka ba nagmana?" Nakangiwing tanong nito sa kanya.

"I am a Clemente, my father was always kind, so, I got it from my aunt and my mother, I guess." He shrugged his shoulder as he throw a glanced at Laur. Nag-iisang ugali na nakuha niya sa ina. His mom was so vocal with her opinions toward others, and his aunt, Laur's mother was different. She always looks kind, just like his father, a goddess, but there's an untamed monster residing within her.

"Whatever." Ryker rolled his eyes. Sumandal ito sa isang play station and started to discuss their agenda for today.

"Jyrelle already met the 'Brat' heiress of Fontanilla's Empire, which we all known 'fake'. I believe ngayong araw natin sila makakaharap. Right?" Ryker asked and faced him. Tahimik lang siyang tumango habang iniinom ang kape niya.

The old woman already set an appointment for today. Jyrelle was handling a single company, pero hindi lingid sa kaalaman ng mga tao na may mga kumpanya pa sila sa ibang bansa na hawak niya ngayon dahil hindi pa tapos mag-aral ang kambal. Plus his father's company, kahati niya sa trabaho ang mga pinsan niya. Laur and now, kasama na nila si Bridj. Of course, the old woman will come crawling to him.

"Y'all going to stay inside his office, alam ko naman na hayok kayo sa chismis. Hindi kayo papayag na hindi kayo kasali. But make sure you won't interfere, when the old woman Fontanilla ask what we're you all doing inside. Just simply answer—" Ryker was cut off by Castiel.

"Makiki chismis lang." Tamad na sabi ni Castiel.

"Tangina mo naman, Iel!" Binato ni Light ng plastic bottle si Castiel. Before they'd start bickering sinenyasan na niya si Ryker na magsalita ulit.

"Just simply answer that we also have a business meeting with Jyrelle and then let's all pretend that we're also interested in her business. Hindi lang naman pwede na display kayo roon, entertain her." Ryker continued, he looked at him and nodded his head.

Sumimsim muna siya sa kape niya, "pero huwag na huwag niyong kakalimutan na kaya kayo nasa loob ay para bantayan din si Bella, we all know that the old woman Fontanilla wants my Isabella so she can sign the legal papers. Don't let your guard down, bantayan niyo din ang pinsan niya. Those two were wicked, who knows what's going on with their head, lalo na at alam ng pinsan ni Isabella na nagta-trabaho siya sa akin.  Ryker what about the warrant of arrest?"

"Done. The police will wear civilian clothes. They're doomed now, magaling ang lawyer na kakilala ni Esel. Who's that sexy lady bud?" Pang-aasar ni Ryker. Esel on the other hand utter a curse.

"I don't know. And she's married. Stop glancing at me maliciously!" Esel hissed.

It was a good thing that Isabella agreed to file a case against her aunt, he wanted her cousin in jail too since she caused a lot of problems with his bella. Sadly, they don't have enough evidences that she's also part of her mother scheme. Rush na ang pag p-plano na ginawa ni Ryker, he's just hoping na maging maayos ang kalalabasan.

Those two doesn't deserve the wealth of his darling. Jyrelle sipped on his coffee, para maitago ang kumakawalang ngiti sa mga labi niya. Isabella told her reason why she wanted her wealth back, it was because of her nanny, Manang Jessy and the other maid's working in her house. She's so kind and pure. Her love with her workers overflows. Mas lalo tuloy siyang nahulog.

Every night, bago sila matulog she makes sure to call Manang Jessy to ask them how's their day. Kung masyado ba silang pinapagod ng mga 'Aswang' nitong kamag-anak. Hindi rin nakakaligtas sa paningin niya ang mga luhang nakakatakas sa mga mata nito sa t'wing nagsusumbong ang mga kasambahay na sinasaktan na ang mga ito ng pisikal. That's when Jyrelle convinced her to filed a case.

"I'm going to check, Isabella." Paalam niya sa mga kaibigan.

Dahan dahan niyang binuksan ang pintuan ng bahay, it was quite so he assumed that his Bella was still in deep sleep.

Jyrelle chuckled in amusement when he saw her, she's sitting in the sofa and sipping her honeydew milktea. Nakatulala pa ito sa kawalan, nakataas pa ang isang paa nito.

"Good morning, darling." He greeted as he placed a soft kiss on her temple. He can't kiss her on the lips, nasa pagitan ng mga labi nito ang straw. At sa oras na magtangka siyang tanggalin 'yon, there will be a war between him and Isabella.

"Saan ka galing? Iniwan mo ako dito?" Uh-oh. Jyrelle gulped when she looked at him with her piercing eyes.

"We have an important meeting, I'm sorry. Do you want anything aside from that?" Tanong niya habang nakaturo sa milktea na hawak nito. She shake her head, iniwas pa nito sa kanya ang milktea. As if he was going to take that.

"Wala na. You have meetings this morning, bakit hindi kapa nag-aayos?" She asked, her forehead crease and her brows furrowed. Jyrelle gently pinched the tip of his nose.

"I already cancelled them. By the way, sasama ka sa amin mamaya." Jyrelle said and brushed her hair, it was getting longer and it suits her. Mas lalo lang itong gumaganda sa paningin niya. Her face was a little bit pale, her nose turned pink because he pinched it a while ago and her chopped lips was also pale but it's so attractive that he wanted to devour it.

She chewed the pearl and curiously look at him, "where are we going?"

"We're going to surprise your Aunt and cousin." The side of his lips rosed up.

Her eyes widened and her lips parted a bit, before hitting his chest. "Akala ko ba hinahanap nila ako?! Ano? Ibibigay mo ako sa mag-inang aswang na 'yon?! Akala ko ba 'I want my Queen safe and unharmed'?!" She exclaimed and mocked him at the same time.

What the hell? She's like a wild cat, attacking him with with her hard punch instead of sharp claws. Jyrelle caught and seized her hand and let out an amusing laugh, he can't believe his innocent and shy cat turned in to a tigress!

"Darling, calm down. Calm down..." Pilit niya itong pinapakalma. Pinagsiklop niya ang mga kamay nilang dalawa at bahagya 'yong pinisil, when she's not resisting anymore.. pinakawalan na niya ang kamay nito at marahan na minasahe ang mga palad ni Isabella. Seems like it's working. Nagulat nalang siya nang bigla itong suminok at yumuko.

"You said you want me safe and unharmed.." She sobbed. Oh God! What the heck was this?!

"Darling... Hindi kita ibibigay sa kanila... kumalma ka muna..." Pinalambing niya ang boses para tumahan na ito. This should be effective, ganito ang ginagawa ng Daddy niya kapag nagagalit na ang Mommy niya rito.

"Liar!" She spat angrily.

"Look at me, darling." He cupped her face, "look at me... I won't do that to you. I am not going to betray you, of all people Mia Bella! Hindi ko gagawin 'yon sayo." He softly said as he caressed her face and wiping her tears using his thumb.

"Really?" She looked at him with her teary eyes. Umusog siya ng bahagya at kinulong ito sa bisig niya, he can't stand seing her crying or just tearing up. Masyadong masakit sa puso.

"I won't. This King will never betray his Queen. This King beside you will protect his Queen at all cost, they have to kill me first before they can hurt you."

Jyrelle smiled when she wrapped her arms around his body, isinubsob pa nito ang mukha sa dibdib niya. Ahh... His Isabella was turning in to a baby. Jyrelle love this version of her. He hugged her back and tightened his hold to her. He was enjoying every minute that will turn in to hour, just hugging and kissing her.

They stayed like that for almost 4 hours, nakatulog pa ulit ito sa mga bisig niya at nagising lang nang katukin sila ni Yves para sa Lunch.

"Here, wear this Isabella. " Inilapag ni Light ang bitbit nitong mga paper bag sa lamesa na pinabili ni Jyrelle kanina.

"Okay," malamyang sagot nito at kinuha ang mga paper bag at nauna nang naglakad papunta sa bahay nilang dalawa.

They all looked at her, worried because she suddenly lost her energy.

"Get ready," he said. "Light, sayo sasabay si Isabella." Tumango lang si Light sa kanya.

Sumunod siya sa bahay nila at agad hinanap si Isabella. He sighed when he heard the shower inside the bathroom, hindi niya ito pwedeng pasukin sa loob dahil siguradong magtatagal silang dalawa sa loob. He was freaking hard but Jyrelle tried his best to keep cool, ilang beses siyang huminga ng malalim. Hoping that his fucking boner will go away.

Ilang oras rin siyang naghintay. She was drying her hair with a towel when she came out of the bathroom, he chuckled when she step backward the moment her eyes met his. "You startled me!"

Jyrelle walked towards her, niyakap niya ito mula sa likuran at pinatakan ng halik ang batok nito. "Ang ganda mo..." He whispered over her ears.

She chuckled and pinch his hand, "Maligo kana."

"Nervous?" Jyrelle asked while swaying their body a little.

"Not anymore, I trust you." Humarap ito sa kanya at hinalikan siya nito sa labi ng mabilis. Jyrelle chased her lips but she didn't let him, she was laughing while pushing his face. "Go! Mali-late na tayo sa kalandian mo!"

Naiiling nalang siyang pumasok sa loob ng banyo at naligo. Napangisi siya nang makita ang suit na inihanda nito. Perfect. Sinuot ko nalang ito at naglagay ng wrist watch na kasama sa mga inilatag ni Isabella. Hindi na siya nagtagal sa pag-aayos. He drove his ass off towards his company. Nandoon na ang mga kaibigan niya at naghihintay sa kanya.

Pagkapasok niya sa loob ng opisina niya, nandoon na ang mag-ina at masayang nakikipag-usap sa mga kaibigan niya. They converse with his friends like they've known each other for a long time, they trusted us so easily because of his friends background.

"Oh, Mr.Clemente, Good afternoon." The old woman stood up to acknowledge his presence. Pinantayan niya ang ngising ibinigay nito sa kanya. Poor woman. This was going to be her last time to smile.

"Good afternoon, take a sit. I see... nakakaistorbo ba ang mga kaibigan ko?" Nakangiting tanong niya at sinulyapan ang mga kaibigan niya.

"Oh! Hindi. Hindi, I enjoy talking to them. Anyway, shall we talk about your investment in our company?" Ahhh straight to the point. They all looked at him, Ryker did a sign language that any time the police officers will be here.

"I would love to.. But, I am waiting for my wife. I need her opinion about this, medyo nagdadalawang isip pa kasi siya." Bahagyang umawang ang mga labi nito. Even her brat daughter did the same thing.

"I didn't know that you already have a wife." Pinigilan niya ang magpaikot ng mga mata.

"Kakakasal lang nila kahapon," singit ni Esel. "Ako ang nagkasal sakanila." He said and bit his lips. Maski siya ay napaiwas ng tingin kay Esel, nakuha pa ngang mang gago.

"I would love to meet your wife." Nakabawi na ang matandang Fontanilla mula sa pagkagulat. Jyrelle smiled sweetly at her.

"I'm sure my wife would like to meet you too," the door creaked, "Oh, she's here."

Sabay sabay silang lumingon sa may pintuan.  Isabella entered his office, oozing with confidence and walk like she own the place. She's with Laur and Light, she slowly took off her sunglasses and flashed a sweet smile to her aunt. He didn't bother to see their reaction, he was busy admiring his partner. His darling. Mia bella.

"Isabella..." 

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