CHAPTER TWO

I cannot believe we are returning home Alex! Domenico grins at his robotic friend who nothing in the world seems to excite.

Geez! Will you please let work rest and enjoy the flight man? He huffs standing up to sit on the chair opposite his.

You seem to have alot of time to full around Domenico!Alex meets his gaze with no trace of humor

Not at all; I get drained on air man! Domenico frowns.

Then you'd better keep shut and let me work in peace....

A private jet lands in the private airport of the King's as two young sophisticated men step down the stairs looking like movie stars.

Vladmir Alexander King, the sole heir to King's Empire ranging from companies, malls, hotels, airports and many other businesses world wide and his best friend / cousin Domenico Kevin Salvador, the sole heir to Salvador's Inc have been together since birth. Where one is as cold as ice, the other is as warm as fire. A total opposite of each other but seems to compensate each others personalities.

After all unlike poles attract right!!!

Thank the stars uncle listened to your instructions about not publicizing our return else we would be swarmed by paparazzi; Domenico breathes out dramatically.

He knows better than to go against my word.....

ELITE SCHOOL

Why are you following me, Edmond King? Audrey spins around to face the young boy who has been following her after ignoring him at the gate

Why the formality, Audrey? He asks sullenly

Fine! Hi, Edmond; she keeps a sten face which makes people stay away except for Edmond King

Hi, Audrey! Hope you had an amazing summer break? I missed you a lot; he adds flicking his hair shyly

Well I was superb busy with my sister so I had no time to remember school mates; Audrey shrugs

I thought we are friends now, Rey? He frowns

Fine! We are friends Ed; I have to get to class now though

Ok! Hmm, I will see you at lunch then?

She simply walks away heading to her class .

At least she did not say "stay away Edmond" ; he smiles heading to his class

All her classmates hold on their breaths the moment she steps in. Without paying much attention to her surroundings, she heads to her seat which is located at the window side.

I spent my holiday with Family at country A, guys the beach is the best; Kaila speaks up in a loud tone breaking the silence in the class

I bet that our dear scholar hasn't been to an airport; opps she must have been busy studying throughout summer break. She laughs pointing at Audrey

It seems you washed away the tiny brain you got in that head of yours during the trip huh? Audrey smirks nonchalantly getting her books ready for the day

The class bursts into laughter once more as Kaila fumes red but before she could lift a finger, the teacher walks in.....

BRIELLE

I lean on the counter taking a deep breath once all the customers present have been attended to.

Good Job, Brielle! Mark taps my shoulder

Thank you! I smile knowing it just an hour and a few minutes left to my lunch break

You are looking beautiful even after a tiring day Brielle.

Oh thanks for the compliment Mark; I blush unabashedly

Will you be free tonight? He asks the question for the million times I started to work here

I don't and can't go out at night Mark, my sister would be all alone and the neighborhood isn't a place I will step out of at night....

Oh yeah! What about lunch this weekend? He smiles hiding his disappointment

Oh no he has figured another way out, my subconscious yells in my head

Luckily his attention was needed at the kitchen and he sped away

That was a close one. Don't get me wrong, Mark is a great guy but he doesn't strir me that way. I would prefer we remain friends, besides I really cannot handle a relationship right now...

ALEXANDER

Returning home after 8 years seem like a dream. I had every plan of establishing a head office in country Y but plans changed when my Dad surprised me with a fully furnished and functioning head office here at country Z.

A birthday gift which he used to get me returning home.

Domenico! I hear the high pitched voice of my mum as Domenico steps out of the car. He takes long strides engulfing her in a hug. After the death of his parents, my parents stepped into the role especially mum.

You look amazing Aunty! He kisses her cheek in greeting

Thank you lad! I am overjoyed you boys decided to return

I walk towards them in coordinated steps as I take in all that changed in the King's mansion since I left

Knowing of my dislike to being touched, she stands staring at me with unshed tears.

Mum! I gently take her in my arms as she breaks down in tears

I missed you so much son! She chokes on her words

I am home now! Please don't cry mum! I take our my handkerchief to wipe her tears

Why make my wife cry, young man? Dad smirks taking her in his arms

He has always treated her like a fragile child

After freshening up, I walk downstairs for lunch. I take my seat at the other end of the table opposite my Dad while a maid quickly starts to dish my meal.

It's been a while I enjoyed a meal this much Aunty! Domenico smiles pleasingly at mum

Oh Dear! Now that you are back, I will ensure you have a healthy feeding habit.

How is my daughter? Mum winks at him lovingly

Auntyyyy!! Well she is doing well and plans to move back here after rounding up her magazine shoot in country Y.

Stephanie is Domenico's girlfriend and my adopted sister. though she is 4 years younger, we stuck together since she is the only girl in our midst. The both of them have been in a relationship for 5 years now with the approval of our parents of course.

When are you going to be giving her a ring, son? Dad asks teasingly

I would have gotten married to Steph since years Uncle, but she insists that we find a compatible partner for her only brother before settling down; he turns my way with a naughty smirk.....

Seems like someone wants to get punched...

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