His Enigmatic Wife

Two

AL TOOK HIS PRIVATE PLANE to the Philippines. He decided to take this opportunity to meet his wife in person and bring her home with him. He just wanted to make her feel less lonely.

Is that even the real reason why he went to the Philippines?

Alxander Cooper Gates, the youngest multi-billionaire in the world. Top 1 in world class business and won multiple awards for being the best among the world. Since his both parents died and he was left by his late grandma Xandra as her guardian, he was taught of everything, how life works and especially in their business. And he also enjoyed his childhood since his late grandma let him feel what childhood really means.

He loves his grandma that much. That's why he paid all his attention on their business and let it stay as it is. He never want her grandma to be disappointment at him. But everything changed when she died on a car accident going back to her house--- in the Philippines. Yes, his grandma died in the Philippines.

At his young age, he was able to keep everything smooth and well managed. Since he was busy with those stuff, he doesn't have time to flirt around with women. He believed that a woman is a distraction, that's why he doesn't have a girlfriend since birth.

He is an arrogant guy next door and you'll get intimidated by his blue eyes. His thick brows, thick eyes lashes, pointed nose and his lips matched it all. He has a muscular body—well, he managed his body, achieving his diet and everything—and he surely have a six packs abs, that most of the woman loves.

But this guy has a warm heart, he maybe look cold, but he is warm inside.

Al was in the deep sleep, he was in the middle of dreaming, when someone interrupted his sleep.

"Young master . . ." Erickson Davis, his executive secretary, called him out. "Young master."

He groaned as he flickered his eyes opened. He saw Erick standing in front of him. He breathe in, then looked outside the window. They've already arrived in the Philippines, specifically in Cebu, Philippines.

He felt excitement as he stretched his arms high before he stood up. As he step outside, sun kissed his skin and found himself asking for his Matsuda Black sunglasses to shade his eyes from the sun.

He roam his eyes around and found himself some guards waiting for him downstairs.

He sighed. "I'm hungry, we need to eat . . ." He said then walked down through the stairs. "Did you reserve a restaurant for us, Secretary Erick?" He asked Erick.

"I did reserve a restaurant for you, young master," he replied. As soon as they arrived at the ground, a Mercedes SUV came in front of them. He opened the door for Al, then after he climb inside. "You will have your lunch at The Sails, in Movenpick Hotel and Resort, sir."

Gates Enterprises Holdings Inc. have many business partners in the Philippines. Since the late Chairman Xandra love this country more than she loves her own country. Al doesn't have any idea why her grandma loves the Philippines that much.

As they arrived in the hotel, securities were scattered around the area as he climbed out. The General Manager of the hotel was waiting for them in the lobby. People knew who he was. Who wouldn't recognize the top one in the business industry around the world?

"Good Afternoon, Mr. Gates . . . I'm Mrs. Catherine Alvarez, the general manager of this hotel. It's our pleasure to have you here . . ." Mrs. Alvarez greeted him with a smile. And stretched her arm to offer him a handshake.

He gladly accepted the handshake. "Good Afternoon, Mrs. Alvarez. Your presence is well appreciated, thank you . . ." He said, giving everyone a warm smile.

After the greetings, they lead them to their restaurant called, The Sails. The hotel was big and luxurious. They were many guests in the hotel, mostly elites and high class. His lunch went well. He wasn't eating alone . . . he ate lunch with Erick.

After lunch, he had an early check in to his room. He was tired and sleepy, because of their long flight. As soon as, they arrive in his room, Ibiza Loft . . . He went directly to the room and took a nap. He slept that fast though. But before he went to his room, he left a message to Erick, to wake him up at six , an hour before their meeting.

Al woke up before six. He is done taking a shower, when Erick knocked on the door to wake him up.

"I'm awake now, Erick. Thank you," he said.

"It's my pleasure, young master . . ." he replied.

Al prepared his suit for tonight. He bought Stuart Hughes Diamond Edition Suit yesterday, which cost $892,500. It took more than 800 hours to design and stitch, and they are made of wool, cashmere, silk. Famed luxury goods designer Stuart Hughes teamed up with world-renowned tailor Richard Jewels to create this extravagant piece of art of which there are only three in the world. And he owns one of them.

He then spray himself with one of the most expensive perfume in the world, Lalique for Bentley Crystal Edition. It was one of his favorite perfumes. Wore his Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Watch and checked the time. Fifteen minutes before seven. He needs to go down now, before his wife arrives.

He found Erick waiting outside his room. Erick smiled at him and he did the same.

"What time will they arrive?" he asked him. He was quite nervous. "Where are they?"

"They will arrive at exactly fifteen minutes, young master," he replied. "They near the hotel, young master and we better get going before they arrive."

He let out a sigh. "Okay, let's go," he said. They went out to his loft and walked downstairs. "You are married, Erick?" He asked him.

Erick chuckled. "Yes, young master. Married to my enemy. We have three children already." He gaze at Al. "I was on your age, when I got married. Had my first child after three years."

"Oh, I didn't know you were married already, Erick . . . And I didn't even know that you have children already." Al sounded amused. For years, he don't have any idea about Erickson's life. He maybe met him since he was a child, but he never had a chance to know him. Well, at least now, he has knows a little bit about him. 

"You didn't mind asking me about myself," he joked.

Al chuckled. "So how was it?" He asked. Erick looked at him, confused about his question. "Married life . . ." he added.

"My married life was interesting until now. And I am happy and contented enough to have them," he replied. "Hmm . . . It's seems you are a little curious about marriage, young master . . ."

Al cleared his throat. "I am just asking, Erick," he denied. He doesn't  want Erick to notice that he's starting to be curious about marriage. Truth to be told, he doesn't have any idea about it . . . especially on how to become a husband.

Husband, he thought. It sounded really hard for him. Thinking about responsibilities, it seems heavy.

As they arrive in Ibiza, no one was there, except for the four of them---him, Erick and the two bodyguards. He rent the whole Ibiza for tonight, so he won't be bother with people while having a little moment with her wife.

The waiter offered him a champagne, as soon as he arrived, so he accepted it. Erick left him by himself. He took a sip on his champagne while he was looking at the shore. His thoughts were too occupied about what's going to happened later. What will be his first impression the moment he saw his wife?

What will be his wife's first impression to him? 

Does his wife knows about their marriage?

He drank all the champagne when he thought about that. If his wife doesn't know about this, how can he tell her about it? He doesn't even know how to start the conversation.

"Young master . . . she's here," Erick told him.

His heart went fast. My wife is here, he thought. He let out a heavy breathe, before he turned his back around. His gaze immediately pinned on her. She was wearing a cream color dress and her hair were brush up. From that moment he knew, he couldn't let his eyes off on his wife.

"Beautiful," he mumbled.

"Good Evening, Mr. Gates . . . " Chryst greeted him with a smile.

And Al got speechless.

Chryst's gaze was on Al. So, this is what he looks in person, not bad, she thought. Her gaze shifted to the man besides him, which is Erick. 

"What happened to him, Mr. Davis?" She asked him.

Erick chuckled. "Pardon me, Mrs. Gates . . . I think your husband is malfunctioning," he joked. He then gaze at Al. "Young master . . . " He called him out. 

After a few seconds, Al came back to his senses and shifted his gaze on Erick. He cleared his throat when he saw him chuckled. He looks insane in front of them. He was off for a few seconds, because he couldn't get off his gaze to his wife. s**t, he mentally cussed.

"H-Hello, Ms. Hermosa . . . " he greeted back.