Chapter 11 After two decades- the Head Master's wish
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Lucio has become a business magnet, and so the great Alexander decided to pursue his early retirement. He went back to Siquijor to spend the rest of his life together with his daughter, Keila, who managed their other businesses in the said region. Lucio handles multiple businesses and has no time for drama, but he has plenty of it for different girls. He can afford to bed any girl he wishes. He had never been in a serious relationship. He can't just allow himself to get into a girl's trap. He still lives on the top floor alone, and after Kris retired from the company, he became perplexed and flexible. He moved for himself, and he has even become more proud of that. He works and resides in the same building. Their business has flourished, and their wealth is now ten times greater than it has been in the last twenty years.
His secretary informed him, "Young Master, your father is on the other line."
He is quite busy and can't even spend much longer on the phone, but he has to take the call. His father hated to be in the waiting line. His orders are bound to be a threat and must be supplied accordingly. Nothing has changed in their relationship. They seldom had a conversation unless it was said by the Head Master, Alexander.
"Hello, father! What's up? How are you?" he said when he first held the phone.
"Always great. When are you coming home?" his father asked.
"I am not sure yet. What's the occasion?" he questioned consciously.
He knew when his father needed him to do something.
"It's my birthday two months from now. I want you to come over here," he wished.
"Sure. I'll be there. Is that all that you called about?" he added.
"Oh yeah. I want you to bring me a present. A beautiful present I could ever receive this year." He initiated something interesting.
This is the first time he is demanding a gift from him.
"No problem. I'll get you one before my flight. Any item in particular?" he confirmed, confirming his father's order.
"I want you to bring an amazing woman with you as a present on my birthday," he commanded.
He wanted to frown, but he paused for a while. He was kind of shocked about his father's wish.
"Do you want to get engaged again?" he asked, getting more confused about what Alexander was trying to do.
"No no no! Hahahaha, it is not for me. Alright?" he laughed about the ideas coming from him.
"Then what is it for?" Lucio added.
"Well, don't you realize how young you are getting older by now? You are forty years old already and still single? Son, don't wait until you are sixty before you have your own family. It's about time. I ain't gonna stop you," his father declared.
"I can't believe I am hearing this from you," he said, laughing.
"I am serious. Don't take this as a bluff. I called you just to say that. You must have a wife when you come home to Siquijor. I don't care about qualifications," his father's last long message.
The call ended just like that. He couldn't believe what he had just heard from the Master. He lives his life as he wishes, and after two decades, this is the only command he ever received from Alexander. He can't help but shake his head when he remembers his last conversation with his father. After he was done with all the paperwork, he went up to his pad to rest for a while. He closes his eyes while thinking of his next move. Two months is quite short enough for him to find the right girl.
"What if I just pay someone to disguise as my wife?" he whispered while his eyes were on the ceiling.
He would blow some air to release some stress. He got up from his bed when an idea popped into his head.
"Brother, can we meet?" he called out to one of his friends, Tim.
"What happened? Is there a problem?" Tim replied.
"Nothing. I just need to breathe. Can you advise the others? Same location, my call." He asked Tim to invite their other friends to join.
They do meet once a month, so it's a surprise to everybody if they do it more often. He waited for the answer from Tim, and in a bit, he texted him a confirmation of their session. They enjoy each other's company. Drink with girls around, and play games like cards, billiards, and darts. They also play golf or sometimes travel together locally and even outside the country. Their favorite meeting place is in Taguig. It is almost an hour's drive from his location. He should be ready by seven. He took the elevator down to the basement, where his car was parked. The whole building is too quiet, but you can see people around the building from the top to the bottom. He arrived at the famous bar in the central district of Taguig. The place is so cozy and the ambiance is too friendly.
"Good evening, Boss! Please make yourself at home," the staff said.
They are their favorite customers. They knew what they wanted. Most of the guests are from the highest levels of society, the rich and the famous. There are celebrities around, but people are coming in aiming to hunt for a good catch like them.
"Buddy, what's up? What was this all about?" Tim nagged again.
"Where are the others?" he asked him without answering his queries.
"They're coming. Why are you not answering me?" he added, frowning.
Tim is one of the most eligible bachelors. He is two years younger than the rest of them.
"Hey, guys!" Tim said when three of his friends finally arrived.
"Place your order first before sitting down," he advised them.
They called on the attention of the staff and all eyes are on him afterward.
"So, what is this all about?" Matt started the conversation.
They are all clueless. He started by playing darts.
"What now? Did you invite us over just to hang on watching you? Come on, Dude! The dart can't help you!" Tim blurted.
Tim is beginning to become annoyed at how Lucio acted.
"I am sorry! This is nothing, I just wanna unwind. You know!" he answered.
"Then if it's nothing. Let's go home then," Tim warned him.
"Okay, okay! I just wanna hear your sides on this. Fine?" he initiated.
"Spill it out!" Tim added waiting for his continuation.
Their orders have been delivered to their table.
"Nobody will take any of this stuff until we are done with you," Matt hosted the session.
"The Head Master wants me home on his birthday which is two months from now," Lucio started and paused.
"Is that a big deal? Then be home," Tim answered directly.
"That's not the only thing he wanted me to do," Lucio said.
The rest of the guys couldn't wait for him to complete his side of the story.
"What? Don't leave us here hanging, dude!" Matt blurted out.
"Okay. He wants me to be present on his birthday. He even ordered me to bring a wife with me as my birthday present to him. Can you believe that? How can I do that?" he told them.
"Really? Wow! Do you even like someone? I know you can afford any girls but it will be far different if you are attracted to the woman you marry at least," Tim expressed his insights.
"Oh Fudge! I don't know where to get a girl or maybe hire someone to pretend to be my wife!" he said frowning.
"You are acting like a kid, hahaha. How many flings did you get? Try to analyze which one of them is worth it," Matt suggested.
"I don't think there is. Besides, I was thinking if I hire someone to pretend to be my wife, it is easier for the headmaster to find the truth," he explained.
"Well, that's hard. How about meeting with different girls and then choosing among them? Like the young and the fresher ones." Matt said.
"What do you suggest? Do you know something or maybe a place where I can start?" he asked in curiosity because the way Matt spoke it seems like he knew something.
"I know a group of professional escorts. You can start from there. I can help you," Matt answered and gave him a blink.
"Okay, make sure it is worth my time," he said, wanting assurance.
"You don't have to worry. Just be ready with your time because you gotta spend a lot of time and money on this. But it's just gonna be cents for the Moreau." His friend told Lucio.
"When should we start then?" he again asked
"When are you available?" Matt replied.
"I can make myself available at any time. I am the boss, remember?" Lucio stated.
"Shoot that! I'll contact the escort services tomorrow, then the next day you move." Matt proposed.
"No problem! Cheers!" he shouted.
"You look startled and confused earlier but now look at you!" Gregory teased him.
"Seriously, I don't know what to do. Thanks, buddies! I appreciate you all being here with me. It is such a big help already. I just hope I'll enjoy the ride!" he finally voiced out.
He is excited to deal with his new mission. He loves challenges like this one. He can't wait to meet the woman he is going to be his present to Alexander.
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