chapter 3

I almost left the study room. I can’t believe that’s what Mommy and Tito Arnold’s last will and testament said. Even if I want to complain because I know I really don't have the right to its wealth, I can't do it. Mayumi is too young to manage what Tito Arnold left behind. My inheritance also depends on it! Why did Mommy think of that condition!

"Ouch!"

I quickly turned to the source of that accented cry. My forehead furrowed when I saw Tito Arnold's nephew. It sat on the floor while holding the foot.

"What happened?" I will ask.

"I think, I sprained my ankle." She said tearfully so I immediately attended it.

I was right to lift it as quickly as it refused. It pushed me slightly which made my forehead furrow even more. What's her name again? Emily?

"It's fine, Emily. You need to check that foot. Maybe there's a pinched vein." I say casually.

"You know me?" Shocked by this question.

I don’t know if it really doesn’t know I know it or it’s just pretending. A way to get my attention. I am not new to such events. There are others who openly show interest in me.

"It's less than three hours since Atty. Dela Vega introduced us to each other. I don't think you're going to be bullied." I promised before I tried to lift it again. This time, it didn't go away. Emily just let me take it to the couch in the living room. "I'll go get something to—."

"No it's fine, just a little midwife maybe I'm okay."

I was simply stunned. She obviously wanted to seduce me. "Alright ..."

I slowly knelt down and touched its foot to massage. It doesn’t want to get the medicine kit, so it has to endure the exchange of its artistry. Moments later Emily let out a growl. He growled as my feathers lifted. She sounded like we're having sex and that she's almost at the pedestal. Fucked!

"Señorito, you have a phone call. I'll take care of Ma'am Emily." Inserted by one of Tito Arnold's cot.

I suddenly breathed a sigh of relief when it came. I immediately stood up as Emily frowned. I never said goodbye. I immediately left and went to where the auditory was.

"Ma'am Emily, I—."

"What? You're so old! Beside that!" I overheard Emily say before standing up. I was just shaken. Diyata't just pretends to have a sprained foot.

I received a call from the office. My secretary just reminded me about the rice to be shipped to Thailand. We only talked about it for a while. Then he immediately said goodbye because there are still people to take care of.

The next day I woke up early. I was greeted by the fragrant smell of breakfast being cooked in the kitchen. I let out a smile before entering the dining hall. Emily was already there. And oh holy God! She's wearing a lingerie! Not even ashamed of the people involved.

"Good morning, handsome."

"Morning ..." My morning seemed to fade. I am handsome in its eyes because I have money. If I happen to be the only worker in this Hacienda, will it focus my attention?

"Ay Señorito, Señorita Mayumi called earlier. She's looking for her Daddy." Concerned says Aling Susan.

I stopped at the proper sip of hot coffee. Now here comes the trouble. How can I cover up Tito Arnold’s loss to his only child? It cannot be said that it is in business outside the country. Mayumi will be surprised when that's what I say. And also, I'm not good in lying. I’m sure my tongue will just slip.

"Tell her Tito Arnold died. Will he ever find out the truth. It's just a matter of time." Emily smirked as she said that she was the one who covered my eyebrows. She's right, Mayumi will also know the truth. But, that's not the reason why I feel uncomfortable right now. I need to talk to Atty. Dela Vega.

"I'll call her tomorrow. Don't say anything when she asked about her Dad. I'll be the one to explain." I said just before quickly sipping coffee. After that I immediately stood up.

"Where are you going? You haven't finished eating yet, Aki." Emily's voice was sweet.

"Aki?" Wrinkled when I said. "Uh nevermind, I'm leaving. I still have a lot to take care of in Manila."

"Huh ?! I'll come with you then! Boring here on the farm. I want to go home too. Maybe Dad is already looking for me." It said before hugging my arm. The fucked ?! Doesn't this woman know how to distance herself?

"Oh I doubt that." I said boldly before removing his hug from me. "You seemed to enjoy your time here, Emily."

I notice its shock. It was silent for a moment. It was only a moment before it sneezed. "Alright, I'm just here. I'm just going to walk around the whole Hacienda so I don't get bored."

I smirked. To not get bored? Now, I'm starting to like the idea of ​​staying here. Looks like I'm going to enjoy it. Especially when Emily's around.

-

(5years later)

"Congratulations, Ma'am Ayumi!" My housemates and bodyguards greeted me warmly. We just came home from my graduation. I should be happy because I can go home to the Philippines after five years. But that’s not how I feel. I'm jealous now. For what reason? They're lying to me.

"I'm tired. I'll rest first." I said reluctantly before heading to my room.

I let my tears flow. I know I'm happy. But my tears betrayed me. I still remember the news that shocked me five years ago. Dad died together with his wife. Emily told me my step-brother had no plans to tell me about it. Obviously, that man was the reason Daddy died. He wants our money!

I pretended to know nothing. For five years I kept the sadness and longing for Daddy to myself. Even if I want to go home, I can't. I need to have a title attached to my name so that when I go home I can present something to that man. I still have no right to take my inheritance. Emily also told me that Dad talked to my step-brother on the night of his wedding. Maybe he already knew what was going to happen so he was forced to give that man the management of LGC and Hacienda Lazaro. But that damned man deceived my Dad! It probably wasn’t satisfied with what Dad gave so it did badly! Now, my Dad's gone and so his mother! Her Mommy should just be affected! Because I will not allow myself to be the only one lost.

"You'll pay me, whoever you are the devil who came from some hell!" I said angrily before throwing the diploma I was holding on the floor.

-

"Welcome back, Miss Mayu—."

"Mayumi, Manang Susan. The baduy of Señorita." I scolded him when he greeted me just after I left the airport. "By the way, why did you come after me? You're old Manang, you should just be at home and resting."

My order before I went home was not to pick me up at the airport in San Mateo. But they insisted and said that I would be sent to Ben, Manang Susan's husband. I didn't expect Manang to come either.

"Because Señorito said—."

"Ugh, I don't want to hear anything about that man." I said annoyed before getting in the car. Damn! Who was that man he thought ?! Did he really order Manang Susan to meet me ?! Eh if I meet him on the plane?

It also took us a few hours to drive from the airport to the Hacienda. It still looks the same as before. It is even more beautiful now because of the colorful flowers at the entrance of the Hacienda. Thirty minutes drive. We passed a vast orchard of various flowers before we reached the big house. It's still the same color. Something has just been added. Probably fixed because I also have news that some typhoons have passed here in San Mateo.

"Sir ordered you to prepare a lot of food. You will surely eat when—."

"I'm tired, Daddy Ben. I'll eat later when I wake up." I refrain from saying it. I was irritated to think that the man had prepared the meals. I don't trust that man. Maybe later I would be shocked when I tried to eat what he had prepared. I'll eat my own food, I know how to cook even noodles.

Stopping the car I immediately got off. The wind was strong so it would inevitably blow away the floral dress I was wearing. Even my blonde hair slipped out of the clutch in the spacious scrunchie.

I was about to pick up my hairpin when I caught sight of a man on horseback. He's wearing a plain white shirt and a faded jeans. He was also wearing boots. I gulped. Only now have I seen a handsome worker at Hacienda Lazaro. Even though its clothes were covered with mud, it did not detract from the beauty it possessed. It actually highlighted his beautiful face and his muscular body. Damned, he's yummy. If it wasn’t just a worker I might beat it. Oh well, why not?

The admiration in my eyes disappeared when I noticed the dark expression on the man's face. Meet its eyebrows. My forehead furrowed. He looks familiar. I think I've seen him before! But where? When?

"Mayumi, come on. Ben brought your things inside earlier." Susan calling me. I caught another glimpse of the man's whereabouts. But it is no longer there. I just sighed before going inside.