Fated to Love You

Chapter Three

Tristan's POV

The plane landed at Montero's private airport. Having a private plane and a private airport is very convenient for me. My time is very precious to waste waiting in line in a busy airport. Being back in NY, I can finally breathe in peace. It's been six years since I left. I had to go back home to Greece immediately when my eldest and only brother got involved in a car accident following his sudden death. My father was deeply affected by his death and he almost neglected his responsibilities to the company. I understand his pain. I know how much he adores Trevor, his favorite son. Being the only child left, I have no choice but to take over the company until my father is able to manage the company again.

Six years ago, Mr. Constantine, my father's secretary and right hand, called and informed me to go back home. ASAP. For Christ's sake, I don't want to go home just yet. I am still enjoying my life here, away from all the responsibilities. Besides, what else did they want from me? My brother has already taken over the company. As for me, I don't want to be part of it. I have my own dreams! Business is not for me. I just want to enjoy living a simple, ordinary life. Close to nature, as I really love adventures, such as mountain climbing. I find peace whenever I'm close to nature. But after I received the news from Mr. Constantine, I immediately flew back to Greece without thinking of anything.

But just when the plane was about to land, I received a message from my mother that Trevor had not made it. My world stops for a second. I was in a state of shock! "Oh! God! Please not Trevor!" I pleaded. He was not just my brother, he was my best buddy, my ally.... He is my savior every time my father scolds me for being a troublemaker and not following his orders. He always stands up for me and gives me comforting words.

A drop of tears fell from my eyes. I cannot accept that my brother is gone. We still have a lot of plans and dreams, like traveling around the world. Go on adventures and climb Mt. Everest together! My brother loves to climb mountains as well. In fact, he was the one who forced me to join him until I learned to love nature. Sadly, my brother couldn't continue his adventure as he needed to follow in the footsteps of our father and take over the company. But right now, all of those dreams are gone, now that Trevor is no longer alive.

I haven't introduced him to Jasmine yet. I know he will like her for me. He always supports whatever makes me happy. So I cannot understand why this is happening? Why, Trevor? He's still young and full of dreams.

After the funeral, my father was drinking every night and locked himself in his library the whole day. He doesn't want to talk to anyone, not even to my mother. We just understood him, we all knew how much he loved Trevor. Even when we were just kids, he scolded me whenever I made a mistake, even just a single mistake, but he was so kind and compassionate to him. He even likes to compare me to my brother, he treated us differently. It hurt me as a kid. I remember asking my mother if I was really a son of my father because of how he treated me. But my mother just smiled and assured me that my father loved me as much as he loved Trevor. I just have to behave and follow his orders. I did what my mother told me, but it didn't change anything. However, when I grew up, I got used to it and gave up pleasing my father.

Right after I finished my college degree, I flew to New York to see my Aunt Cecilla and Uncle Alexander Dimitriou. I stayed in our family villa in NY and enjoyed my life to the fullest for over a year.

I drifted back from the memory when Christos, my trusted bodyguard, asked me if we were heading directly to the villa.

"No, I will be meeting my best friend Xander." I called him this morning and said that I would arrive in NY tonight. He is so excited that I'm finally back.

"You can all go directly to the villa so you can rest. I will drive the car alone."

Christos hesitantly followed my orders, but eventually he agreed, and told me to be careful and call him if there's any trouble. I told him not to worry and turn around to the car that was waiting for me.

Xander and I agreed to meet at Manhattan's number 1 bar. Where you can find a lot of celebrities, elite and beautiful girls.

Before I headed to the bar, I stopped by at the coffee shop that Jasmine and I used to hang out often. It was her favorite coffee shop. I had a strong urge to get out of the car and get inside of te coffee shop, but Xander texted me that he was already on his way to the bar. Maybe tomorrow, I'll come back here.

Xander was already there when I arrived. We order our drinks and catch up with each other. After a while, Xander was already drunk. I was sensing that he had a problem, and I was right.

"Celine and I just broke up, bro" he told me.

" What's new? You guys are like dogs and cats. You're always fighting over a small thing and always in an ON and OFF relationship. I am sure by tomorrow you will be okay again" I said, while laughing.

" No man, this is serious. This time, it's really over. I'm busted!

" Don't tell me she caught you with another woman?" I jokingly said, I know Xander would never do that. I know how much he loves my cousin Celine. I am even sure that they will get married sooner. But then he stayed quiet. So I guess I am right. I felt mad at first. How could he do that to Celine? She was such a loving girlfriend to him and I saw how she was head over heels to Xander. How could he cheat on her?

" How could you do that to Celine, man? My cousin is one of a kind woman. You could never find another woman like her.

"Man, it's not what you think, that woman is nothing. She was just a gold digger trying to flirt with me. I was even surprised when she kissed me. Someone took a photo and sent it to Celine", he explained.

"Damn, bro! You're unlucky. Hahaha !!! That woman must have set you up to ruin you and Celine". Whoever that woman is, I can tell that she is desperate to ruin your relationship.

" I suggest that you should do everything to win her back if you don't want to end up being a lonely guy". I laugh.

" Isn't that your purpose, that's why you came back here? To find the love of your life and win her back? What's her name again?"

I did not hear Xander's question anymore because the tequilla was already hitting me. I lost count of how many glasses I drank when I noticed someone watching me. I looked around, and I froze when I met a pair of green emerald eyes! I will never forget those eyes! Those beautiful, dangerous eyes that I love so much. It belongs to Jasmine! She's here and she's watching me intently!