Billionaire's Last Kiss

Chapter Seven

Khione’s POV:

[Past: College Years]

“How’s college?” Ken asked. He picked me off at home and we drove to school together.

This is how our daily schedule going. We go to school together and most of the time, we go home together, too, unless if I will go home late because of school activities or another errand to do that’s far from his concerns, that’s when we separate ways. He’s in the last year of college and I hate the fact that I was born late because I am always left alone in school! Our friends are also graduating this year!

“I’m barely surviving,” I answered. “I barely sleep and eat,” I said with all honesty and almost crying! Oh my God, I pity myself! I’m being emotional/

“Woah! You’re just starting! Cheer up, Khione.” He lied to lessen the emotional feeling that sucking me up. “You aren’t even in half of your college journey, don’t give up easily! You will get used to it too, swear. For your dreams.” He cheered and gave me a warm smile.

I glared at him to suppress my real emotion but I know, Kendy knows my real feeling… that I’m suffering.

“I just said that but I’m not surrendering! Geez, you think advance!” I said.

He laughed at my reaction.

“You can do it, Architect! Remember this…” he stared into my eyes because the traffic light is red. “You are smart and, hmm, pretty. You can do everything because you are Khione, you are a Chan, and I am your best friend. You can surpass everything that will block your way, I know that.”

I melt… Oh my Kendy! I hate you for knowing me more than I do! I hate this feeling that you’re giving me every time you’re being nice! D*mn…

“I know! You don’t have to say all those just to brag that I will always have you.” I said with a low laugh – trying to suppress the feathery feeling inside my stomach. “I shouldn’t just give up because I’m the future and hope of Chan Builders Enterprise,” I said with pride.

“You have to work and study harder because your crown is all yours. You should not share it with anybody else.” He said. I know that he is all on my side. I have his loyalty.

I’m nervous, yes, and struggling… but I dared to say,

“Of course, I’m the original Chan. One and only...” I said with a playful smile.

After that, we just talked about random stuff until we reached the university. We used to it. We are so comfortable with each other that there’s no interesting or boring topic when we started to converse.

“Gonna pick you up later?” He shouted from the car’s window when he dropped me off in my college building.

“I’m not sure! I’ll just message you later, k? Take care! Bye!” I said before turning my back on him.

We are from a different department because he’s a business management student which is very necessary for their company. He’s Arizona’s pride for Pete’s sake! He’ll take a master’s degree right after he graduates.

“Iris, where’s your plate?” My classmate, Bianca, asked.

“I submitted it already.” I saw how shocked she is with my response. I walked straight to my designated chair.

She didn’t say anything and I let it pass. I hate her. She makes me struggle more because she manipulates my plates! She is no professional. She’s trying my patience and I will give her hell once I caught her in action. D*mn, girl, we’re just both Architect students and she’s doing such evilness to me! She knows the struggles and sleepless nights and she’s such a b*tch to do that!

College is not easy. My money and social status cannot do something about my school and of course, I did not allow my parents to raise a single finger to use their power on my grades. I wanted to achieve my grades by my hardship because I don’t want to lead my company with poor performance. IT’S MY PRIDE!

I also experienced bullying which Kendy and some of our friends immediately resolved. D*mn, I don’t even have time to think about a topic to converse with them because I don’t want to spend my creative juices for nothing, but here they are, doing some stupidity against me. They must be very smart and talented because instead of doing their plates they are plotting some shits to ruin me, poor students, I’m a Chan!

“Vanessa, thanks for the effort,” I said to my best friend. She’s my only girl best friend who’s on the same level as me. She never betrayed me.

“You, okay?” Sunshine asked. She rushed here from the cafeteria to hush me. I also saw some of our friends rushing in our direction. Even Kendy on his sweaty jersey uniform is running toward me with his crumpled face… oh no…

“Who did you this?” He asked in a worried tone but I can hear the rage in his voice.

“I’m all good but I want the person behind this s**t pay. I’m tired of this drama! I’m tired of everything!” I shouted inside our room that made everyone shocked. I never shouted, I’m always calm but no one knows that I’m a b***h. They must brace themselves because they asked for this.

“I have nothing to explain about the issue you spread because you are all aware that whatever you are spreading is all fake,” I said. “I’m a Chan. I’m Chan’s princess and my family is very close with Arizona, you all know that.” I saw in their eyes that they are all scared. They fear me. “And you know that my friends that are in my back right now are also powerful, right?”

“I know your family backgrounds. In a snap of a finger, I can ruin your family names which your families so much.”

“In the count of three, I want to know who the asshole behind this,” I said full of conviction.

“Do you really think that it’s one of us? Stupid.” Bianca said, laughing. “And, as if the one who’s behind this will be scared of you. We both know that your parents will not do that and they will be mad at you because of the scandal-”

“Enough talking bitch.” I cut her off which made her furious. “You are just nothing compared to me. You’re just trash. If my parents won’t do that, I know Kendy can manipulate everything…” I smirked.

Vanessa handed me the papers about the one that plots my fake scandal.

“Reveal yourself or reveal the suspect… Or else, all of your family names will be tainted because you are covering this asshole.” I scared them. “I know you know who the suspect is… And I know the suspect is here because the name is inside of this folder.” I smirked at Bianca who’s pale as cement.

“I care to my company more than your own life. No one will say who the suspect is? Aren’t you scared for the company?” I told them.

“Yes, Attorney. I just want to know, do Domingo, Tobias, Diaz, Feliciano, Benitez have shares in our company? I bet their small shares won’t create big damage in the Empire if it pulls off, right?” Kendy said on his phone. I saw how my classmates tremble in fear when they hear their family names. I smirked. “Please, pull their shares off after ten minutes if I didn’t call. Thank you.”

“In the count of three… ONE! TWO---”

“IT’S BIANCA!” Someone shouted.

“Who?” I smirked at Bianca.

“It’s Bianca who wanted to ruin you! She wanted us to back her up! We are against her plan but what can we do?! I do?! My parents work in her company!” She cried.

“Oh, my dear…” I mocked Bianca. “Sorry, but I’m a dirty player as well. I know that you are behind the scandal. You asked Architects to do your plates for s*x, right? You are the one behind the video and not me. Never try to be a Chan… you will never reach my level. And, your parents must be furious because they must be watching your video right now… Poor, you.” I said.

I faced my classmates who are watching us intently but fearfully.

“No worries, I’ll be good to you. Thanks for the honesty. About your families, that’s all good. Only Bianca’s will pay.”

I said before descending our classroom with my friends who are all in support.

“Thanks, Vans,” I whispered in my girl best friend’s ear.

“You, okay?” Kendy asked.

“More than okay.”

No one tried to mess with me after that. Bianca transferred to another school. Well, she became poor in an instant because her company went bankrupt. I’m a witch to a b***h, okay?

I’ve been busy multitasking. It’s very difficult to be a student and at the same time an heiress of your family’s company! It’s so tiring to balance them both. I envy Kendy because he managed his studies and their business effortlessly. I think it’s a better idea to train your child at a very early age so he’ll get used to the pressure and stress!

I think I’ll get old easily! Ugh, I hope not!

“Hey, baby!” Someone approached me which made me shocked.

“Oh my gosh, Riva!” I stood up and give her a warm hug! She is Kendy and I’s friend. She belongs in our circle. “I missed you so much!”

“I missed you too! By the way, this is my girlfriend, Patrice.” She introduced me to a petite girl with a very pretty face.

“Nice to meet you! I’m Iris.”

“Who are you with?” She asked.

“Oh yeah! I’m with Roy and Tanner!”

After I mentioned their names, they popped up in front of us and they are shocked by Riva’s presence.

“Oh my gosh, girl, long time no see!” Tanner said, hugging her.

They caught up while waiting for others to come. I missed Riva, she’s one of my closest in our circle because she has the coolest vibe among all of them! No awkwardness even she’s a pansexual. Yes, pansexual, she’s gender-blind. But who cares? She’s pretty, smart, kind, cool, and ultimately talented. I love her and she’s such an icon.

Seeing my friends now makes me want to be good in our company so I can treat my friends to the most peaceful place here on Earth. I would want to leave them in the middle of catching up and listen to my parents while telling me everything about our company. The strengths that I have to maintain and the weaknesses that I have to avoid.

I have to focus on this one. I don’t want to lose this opportunity for others who are not worth having it. The throne, the castle, the crown are all mine. I’m the original princess. I will never give up my belongings. They all have my name.

“Woah! What’s this?” Kendy surprised me with a paper bag.

“Stop pretending. I know you know what that is.” He laughed.

“Yeah! But, why are you giving me this?!”

Oh my gosh! It’s a limited edition Prada purse! The heck!

“Because you are a president’s lister despite the entire struggle. You deserve it.” He said and I smiled cutely. Geez.

“Thank you!” I said, hugging him. “For spoiling me.”

“Always.”

He drove me off home. We aren’t talking because we are both tired. He’s now handling the company in his free time and I as well. I spend my free time hanging in our company to listen to Mom’s lecture and sometimes she let me handle the work on my own. I spot the errors and everything that should give focus on and inform Mom. Well, would you blame me? I’m being a perfectionist here because this will be my future company. I will handle this soon. I don’t want any single mistake. I prefer the best.

“Hey, you look tired.” Kendy noticed when he picked me up at the Chan Builders. It’s just along the way from their company.

“Yes, super…” I responded.

“Do you want some comfort? Hmm?” He worriedly asked.

I slowly nod and gently smiled.

“Yes, please.”

“Okay… Take a rest and I’ll just wake you up when we’re there.” I just nod to his statement. I dozed off to sleep and he drove faster but carefully to our comfort place…

The treehouse on the farm.