Her Boss With Benefits (SPG)

Chapter 2

KLYNNE saw his older brother sighed. The world they are born into is obsessed with social standing and appearances.

“Of course. But what can you do? This is part of our world and always has been. Even Dad, who was used to a quiet lifestyle, left his life in Samaniego farm for Mom.”

Klynne nodded in agreement with what Rob said. Ramon Samaniego is not a flashy man or even basked in the limelight. He is a farmer, who owns a huge mango and coffee plantation in Batangas. His life was in Samaniego farm, in sweat and dirt. Although he was also born in a family with money, his feet remained on the ground. He is a quiet man who fell in love with a woman from a different social class and the high society princess. Ramon Samaniego then left his life in Samaniego farm and worked day and night making his real-estate business on what it is today and proved himself worthy of Grace Zamora. For Ramon Samaniego, it is a labor of love for the woman he adores.

“Sometimes, I feel sorry for Dad. He had to give up the life he used to enjoy,” Rob uttered.

Klynne nodded sadly. He remembered their father who isn’t with them at the party now. Ramon Samaniego is recovering from a stroke. Half of his body is immobile and needs intensive treatment and therapy to be able to walk again.

“I feel the same,” Klynne agreed.

“I’m sure if high society isn’t so important for Mom, Dad will gladly go back to the farm and live his old life.”

Klynne titles his head slightly as he looks at Rob. “Is that what you’re hoping for? That's why you took over Mom’s position earlier than expected? For Mom to give this all up and live a simple life?”

“Well, we can only hope but we shouldn’t expect Mom to do the same sacrifices that Dad did for her. In the first place etwas Dad’s choice, he wasn't forced. Maybe that's what love can do. You can do things you never expected to do for the person you love,” Rob replied.

“Maybe. Know what? Seeing how much Dad sacrifices for Mom— It makes me wonder, how does it really feel to love and give yourself fully to someone without expecting anything in return?” Klynne asked, looking up at the dark sky.

Rob chuckled. “As long as you’re not retiring from being the international casanova, brother, I doubt you would know the answer,” he teased.

If Rob is surrounded by countless women, Klynne is no less insignificant. As a well known race track driver that competes internationally. His s*x appeal and bad boy aura, women are terribly charmed by him.

“Tsk, international casanova,” Klynne repeated what Rob just called him. He let out a harsh laugh and shook his head. He's fully aware of his reputation when it comes to women and what people think of him. Although he can't say that they're wrong, he knows himself that he's not as bad as what others think of him.

Moments later Klynne again pinched the cigarette he was holding between his thumb and middle finger, laid both arms on the cement railing and gazed into the darkness of the city.

Rob got serious. He tilts his head slightly as he looks at Klynne. "What's wrong, brother? You've been unhappy for quite some time. Have you figured out the "why" that is bothering you?"

Klynne was suddenly uncomfortable. He loves his two brothers, especially Rob. They've been very close to each other since childhood. He's also close to Noah but Noah is a little aloof. Maybe because he was brought to their family when they were already teenagers and Noah was already in his twenties. While Rob has always been there, not just as a big brother to him but as best buddy too. Rob is one of the few people in the world that truly knows him. Which can be simultaneously heartwarming and annoying. Most especially moments like this when his emotions are churning and he's not even sure what he is feeling.

"You can talk to me. You know that, right?" Rob interrupted Klynne's silence.

"I do know that. If I knew what to say, I would. I'm just tired… I suppose."

Rob’s lifted a brow. "This is coming from a man who is full of confidence and knows his priorities? What more could you need?" His voice is soft which blunts the harsh tone of the questions. "Look at all that you've achieved. All that you've done. As an older brother, I'm very proud of you, little bro."

Klynne wondered, what exactly did he want? All his dreams are within his reach. Isn’t that the meaning of happiness? ​​At age twenty six, he already reached his dreams and became a billionaire himself. His personal businesses and investments bring him several millions. In fact he is already one of the youngest members of the famous group in the country named ”The billionaires Club”. Just a month ago the mansion he built in Tagaytay overlooking the beauty of Taal Lake was completed. He let out a deep sigh. Just another empty home to fill, Klynne thought.

“Does your break up with Jade still have something to do with how you’re feeling?”

Klynne’s hand clench on the balcony. “A part of it, maybe… You know that feeling— when everything seems so pointless. I’ve done so much and everything is just within my reach but at the end of the day I still feel alone with no one to share it with. The people I spend the most time with are on my payroll. And women? Sure there's plenty but I cannot feel genuine intention. Most of them are only interested in how many zeros I have in my bank account. They don’t have further ambition in life than wearing more expensive jewelry than their friends. It's somehow annoying, you know…”

“I hear you, brother. But this is the life we lead. Money will always attract people who want things. Like a juicy flower to the bees. But what’s the alternative? I’m sure poor men have it much harder.”

“I know,” then he let out a boyish grin. “It's just sometimes I feel overused… Women come in my door when they need me and leave the next morning after getting the satisfaction that they want from me. Am I just their s*x toy or what?”

Suddenly Rob laughs so hard that he bends at the waist trying to catch his breath. “You should change your name from being the international casanova to billionaire s*x slave,” he teased.

“Yah, right. Laugh as much as you want…”

“But why does it seem to bother you? Isn’t that what you want? That even favors you. You don’t need to find a way to send them home the next day.”

“It’s just tiring… Literally. I can’t feel the excitement and drive anymore. I don’t know… It's hard to explain what I really want,” he said and shrugged.

“Tell me honestly, did something interesting happen on your last trip? Women for example?”

The question shut Klynne to silence.

Rob claps Klynne on the shoulder. “So I’m right. There was someone… What happened, brother?”

“Honestly I also don’t know. I woke up the next morning and she was gone. I tried to find her but she was nowhere to be found,” there was sadness in Klynnes voice.

“So this is where the s*x toy come from?” there was a naughty smile on Rob’s lips. “Were you that bad? You must have disappointed her with your performance,” he added, enjoying the chance to tease Klynne a little.

“f**k you!”

With that Rob laughed hard seeing how his younger brother looked so annoyed.

“Don't be in a hurry, brother. You’re still young… One day, someday… You’ll meet the right one for you. Just like Noah who is now with the love of his life.”

“Yeah. I’m happy for him. Frankie loves him so much to even give up her life here in the city and chooses to live in Samaniego farm just to be with Noah.”

“She’s an incredible woman. They deserve each other actually,” Rob agreed.

“How about you, big bro? What’s the matter with you?”

"Nothing really."

"Convince me," Klynne challenged him.

Rob sighed. “Just bored I guess.”

“That’s not really a big problem, big bro. Why don’t you hook up with the girls inside. Enjoy and have fun. Maybe you just need a good release… You know.”

“f**k you. When I show an interest in any woman in front of Mom. It will give her a high hope that I plan to settle down anytime soon. And I’m not ready for that. I’m too busy. I don't have time for love life now.”

Rob is older than Klynne but between them two. Rob is far from being ready for commitment. For him, one controlling woman in his life is enough for now and that is their mother, Grace Zamora Samaniego.

“The choice is yours, big bro. I'll go in first. When I see Mom, I will try to disturb her for you. Give you a few more minutes of peace." Klynne gave Rob a feast bump before he stepped back inside.