Billionaire's Last Kiss

Chapter Five

Kennedy's POV:

The image of Yvan descending his Sedan didn’t leave my mind until I got to my investor’s company. I’ve been thinking about what he was doing there and who he was planning to see? Or was he with his friends when I and Khione saw him in the steak and wine house?

I cannot concentrate on my meeting with Mr. Ordovez. I’m just happy that it finished without exerting too much attention and effort. I should just be thankful that the presentation had been done last week and I’m just here for the contract signing.

“Thank you for the trust, Mr. Ordovez. You’ll not regret putting your trust in us.” I said with a smirk on my face while holding his hand firmly.

“I gave my full trust in you, young child. Don’t ever ruin that.” He said that would fire up my motivation.

I remembered my grandfather to him because just like my grandfather who had already passed away, he also believed in me. When I was younger, he was always telling me that I’ll be the best successor of the Empire. Even though I kept on telling him that I might disappoint him one day, he kept insisting to me that day will never come because I’ll be at the top of the cruise lines in the whole world.

The Arizona Empire started because of my great-grandfather, the first and original founder of the company. It started because of a dream. The Arizonas are all dreamer but like a hungry shark, they are doing their best to catch a big shark also. They will not just settle for a fish. That’s my clan. This is how monstrous my bloodline is.

My great grandfather was a fisherman who received only a small amount of money after a long and tiring day. He was not just a fisherman of a small boat but he was a worker of one of the biggest fishing companies in the country during that time. He experienced unfair treatment despite all the hard work he gave and pain inflicted by his co-workers. The company didn’t listen to him when he tried to change the crooked management of their company by telling them the situation.

Since that day when no one believed and sympathized with my great-grandfather, he resigned and with the small money he earned, he bought a boat that he used in fishing. My great grandfather started to dream that one day he’ll buy the company who once stepped on his morals and didn’t listen to his complaints. Then that day came. But, he didn’t buy the company when it just went bankrupt; he surpassed the company first before he owned it. He became the best predator in the ocean of cruise businessmen. He became the first one in the cruise industry.

The process became tough to him but thankfully that the time was in favor of him.

My grandfather passed down everything that he learned from my great grandfather. He trained my father and I so well. In my dad’s term of management, he was able to make our cruises triple and he trained me at a very young age. I’m thankful that Khione is my best friend because I got to enjoy my childhood while my dad was training me to become a good leader of the empire.

“Sir, where are we heading to now?” My personal driver asked me.

I didn’t answer because I don’t exactly know where I will go. My secretary is riding in my personal bodyguards’ car so she cannot answer his question.  I just look at my phone to check for the emails and messages that I missed earlier. I just received Khione’s messages. She used to bombard me with messages when I am not able to reply.

Khione:

Where are you, Ken?

Khione:

Wow! The CEO is busy, huh

Khione:

K!

Khione:

I just messaged you to ask for updates to my date with Yvan, reply to me when you read this kkk?

“La Elección del Multimillonario, now.” I said to my driver that he immediately maneuvers the car to the destination that I just stated which I think fifteen minutes far from our current place.

That’s the restaurant where I last saw Yvan. I sometimes hate when Khione makes me her slave but I cannot even and will never try to complain. D*mn, why am I like this? This time, I am willing to follow everything she’ll say. I don’t know why. I don’t know what’s happening to me.

All I know is I like it.

“Sir, would I--” I cut my driver off.

“Wait for me. If I stay for 30 minutes longer, leave my car and ride with the bodyguards.” I said before rushing to leave and entered the restaurant.

I immediately scanned the whole restaurant but I didn’t see Yvan.  There is also a group of girls who tried to flirt with me that I just ignored. I even saw a girl that I think dated back when I was younger. I took ten minutes scanning the whole restaurant and there’s no trace of Mr. Reyes there.

I was about to leave the restaurant not when I saw him leaving an authorized room. That’s an office! What is he doing there?

He is laughing but when our gazes met, his forehead creased. He felt that I am here for him because I can see the amusement in his eyes. His reaction is very evident because he got a pair of expressive eyes.

I shook my head because of the train of thoughts about him that I’m thinking. Really?! Since when did I start observing other men’s features? It’s all because of Khione! What did that woman do to me and to my sexuality? I’m starting to question it.

I cleared my throat, fixed my composure, and pulled myself together when I saw him walk towards me. I tried to remove the awkward feeling that has spilled in my system! D*mn. What the hell is wrong with me? Should I not have done it? Is this the time to blame myself or anyone? F*ck. I have to stand up with this decision that I made!

“Hey, Mr. Arizona.” He greeted me. “What brought you here?”

I lent my hand to him and he shook it.

“Do you have time for me?” I directly asked. There’s no time to beat around the bush.

“Woah! The billionaire is really asking me that question, huh?” Amusement is on his face.

“Why not? I’m still a human despite the social status.” I answered back. I stared on his eyes then smirked.

He smirked before gesturing to me to follow him. He went to a private room of the restaurant and gestured to me to sit. I ordered lunch for us because I haven’t eaten yet.

“What were you doing in that office? Do you own this restaurant?” I curiously asked when our food has been served.

“My friend owns this restaurant.” He simply replied. “What’s your business with me?’’ He started.

I cleaned my mouth first using a clean table napkin.

“I have something to ask you.” I said. Based on his profile, he’s single. He entertained girls twice during his college but both didn’t work out. He tried to date but dating is not in favor of him. We are completely opposite!

“My time is also precious, Mr. Arizona. You can proceed to your main objective.” He said while putting his utensil on the side of his plate, gesturing that he’s done eating.

“Can you date my best friend?” I straightforwardly asked. He asked for this, right?

He smirked because of my blunt question. He took a sip on his wine glass and stared at me.

“Are you asking me to do you a favor? What will I receive in return?”

The hell! I didn’t think about this!

“Wow, I can read on your face that you didn’t plan anything. Really? Don’t you have any offer for this favor?” He asked me again, laughing. “I know that you are competitive in business, Mr. Arizona, but I can be a businessman as well.”

I kind of panicked when he stood up. D*mn!

“You may set another appointment when you already think about what you will offer to me. This is not easy. How can I be motivated to date your best friend when there’s nothing in return?” He said, slightly disappointed.

He walked to the door but stopped when I spoke. I heaved a deep breath. Why is this so hard for me? It feels like I don’t want to do this for Khione anymore? The hell…

“Name everything you want, I’ll grant it for you.” I said, full of determination and all honesty.

This is now or never. I’m not sure if I will see him again or if I would want to see him again! This is the most difficult wish of Khione, swear!

I stood up when he walked again towards me.

“Anything? No limitation?” He asked with a ghost of smile on his lips.

“Yes, anything. No limitation. Just this favor.” I said.

D*mn, Kennedy, why can't you remove your gaze on his lips?

“I want a Euro trip.” He said.

“Okay, I’ll plan your trip--”

“I will not travel alone. I want you to be on that trip.” He added when he cut me off.

It caught me off guard! D*mn!

“What?” I asked confusedly!

“I’m not forcing you. That’s what I want for your favor. It’s up to you.” He said before turning his back on me and left me there dumbfounded.

Is he crazy? Why would I travel with him? And am I crazy?

Because I am starting to think about the trip! F*ck it! Yvan, stop making my life miserable!!