The Billionaire's Heir

ALEXA was staring at her wedding gown hanging inside her room. She was imagining herself walking down the aisle going to the man she loved. She loved as she remembers every detail when Jaxon proposed to her. It was beautiful and magnificent. The romantic ambiance and the effort that Jaxon has made. She felt it to her heart so she agreed to married him even though they are still young. Mas matanda sa kaniya si Jaxon ng tatlong taon at may ito na ang nagmamanage sa family business nito habang siya ay kakatapos pa lang niya sa kolehiyo at naghahanap siya ng trabaho. But according from Jaxon, he will let her do what she wanted to do but once they had a kid, she will stop working and focus on taking care of their kids. Ayaw sana pero dahil mahal niya ito kaya pumayag siya. So, now, they’re getting married. She’s happy and contented. Napatingin si Alexa sa may pinto nang marinig niyang kumatok doon. “Kuya?” She saw her brother standing on the door frame. “Pwede ba kitang makausap?” Tumango si Alexa. “Pasok ka, Kuya.” Pumasok ang kapatid ni Alexa sa loob ng kwarto at umupo sa tabi ng kapatid. Tinignan ni Alexander ang wedding gown na nasa loob ng kwarto ng kapatid niya. Then he looked at his sister. She looks happy because she’s getting married. She’s happy but not him. Ayaw sa fiancé ng kapatid niya pero wala siyang magagawa, masaya si Alexa sa kapatid nito. But what he saw the other day wanted him to kill Alexa’s fiancé, that bastard! Good thing he stopped himself before he did something that he could regret for the rest of his life. “Alexa, sigurado ka na ba na magpapakasal ka? Bata ka pa.” Sabi ni Alexander sa kapatid niya. Yes, he doesn’t want her to get married yet. He wanted her to enjoy her life first. Alexa smiled. “Sigurado na ako, Kuya. I love Jaxon and I don’t want to lose him.” Alexander sighed. It’s no use of talking to his little sister. “Kuya, alam kong ayaw mo kay Jaxon but he’s really a good man.” Sabi ni Alexa. He scoffed. “Good man?” He scoffed again and then he snorted. “After what I saw the other day, I can tell that he’s not a good man.” Deretsong saad ni Alexander. “Kuya!” Sighing, Alexander stood up and face his sister. “Alexa, though I don’t like your fiancé but I’m respecting your decision. Pero hindi ko hahayaan na gaguhin ka niya. If you really trust him, then get married but if you had doubt, go to your fiancé’s house now and take a look on what was he doing before your wedding.” Kumunot ang nuo ni Alexa. “What do you mean, Kuya?” Takhang tanong ni Alexa. Alexander sighed and his face darkened. “I saw him with your best friend the other day.” Ngumiti si Alexa saka bahagyang natawa. “Kuya, natural na magkasama sila. Claire is Jaxon’s secretary.” “Bakit? May employer ba at employee na naglalaplapan. Mabuti nga at napigilan ko ang sarili ko dahil baka isa ng malamig na bangkay ang Jaxon na ‘yon ngayon.” Nawala ang ngiti ni Alexa. “A-anong sinabi m-mo, Kuya?” Biglang bumilis ang t***k ng puso niya. Alam niyang ayaw ng Kuya Alexander niya sa fiancé niya but her brother was always respecting her decision. Lagi itong nakasuporta sa kaniya. Isa lang ang ayaw ng kapatid niya, ang niloloko siya ng mga tao sa paligid niya. Kilala niya ang Kuya Alexander niya, hindi ito mahilig gumawa ng kwento. “I said I saw your fiancé with your best friend making out.” Mabagal ngunit may diing sabi ni Alexander para maniwala ang kapatid niya. Alexa was shocked. Ilang sandali bago siya nakabawi. “Kuya, m-may ebidensiya ka ba?” tanong ni Alexa. Napabuga ng hangin si Alexander. “No evidence, no crime, eh.” Inilabas niya ang cellphone saka ipinakita kay Alexa ang picture ng tarantado nitong fiancé at ang walang kwenta nitong kaibigan na naghahalikan. He even took a video of them. Alexa trembled in anger while looking at the picture then her brother played the video. Tumulo ang luha niya. “Kuya…” “Alexa, do you still wished to marry him?” Alexander asked. “Kuya, I…” Humikbi si Alexa. “Ginawa na niya naman at sa kaibigan ko pa.” Nagtaka si Alexander sa sinabi ni Alexa. “Anong sinabi mo? Ginawa na naman niya ulit? Niloko na niya dati? Ang tarantadong ‘yon?! Mapapatay ko talaga!” Galit na saad ni Alexander. He was enraged. “Kuya,” pinunasan ni Alexa ang sariling luha. Tumayo siya saka niyakap ang kapatid. “Minahal ko siya bakit niya ginagawa sa akin ‘to?” “He doesn’t deserve your love.” Malamig na saad ni Alexander. “Cancel the wedding now. Sumama ka na lang sa akin sa US.” Tumango si Alexa. “But before I cancel the wedding, I will dump him first, Kuya.” “Okay. I’ll go with you.” The siblings went to Jaxon’s house. While they are on their way, Alexa was trembling because of pain and anger. Noong una na niloko siya si Jaxon, pinalampas niya ito. Inisip niya na hindi niya naiibigay ang lahat ng gusto nito. Jaxon begged for forgiveness that’s why she forgive him but she didn’t expect that he will do it again. She’s merciful to him and trusted him too much, Jaxon took advantage of it. “Alexa, don’t cry. That bastard is not worth of your tears.” Malamig na saad ni Alexander. Tumango si Alexa. “I know, Kuya. Ang sakit lang kasi.” “It’s just a pain, Alexa. An emotional pain. Malalagpasan mo rin ‘yan. Hindi kita pinalaking mahina kaya huwag kang magpadala sa nararamdaman mo.” Alexa looked at her brother. Since their father died because of car accident, it was his brother who took care of her. Ito ang nag-alaga at nagpa-aral sa kaniya. Ang ina naman nila, inabandona sila nito dahil sa hirap ng buhay noong bata pa siya. Hindi na nga niya maalala ang mukha nito, eh. “Kuya, how are you and your girlfriend?” tanong ni Alexa. Alexander sighed. “We already broke up.” Alexa was shocked. Hindi niya alam ‘yon. Maybe because she was too focused in preparing her wedding with Jaxon. Hindi na niya napapansin ang mga nangyayari sa kapatid niya. Now, she’s guilty. “What happened, Kuya?” “I was on a mission and I went home without telling her. I saw her with someone on our bed.” Alexa could feel her brother’s sad mood. Nagbaba siya ng tingin at hindi na nagsalita. Napatitig siya sa sarili niyang palad. Hindi niya alam kung ano ang gagawin niya mamayang makakaharap niya si Jaxon. She loves him that’s why she forgave him the first time he cheated on her but not this time. This time… it was too much. Really? With my so-called best friend? But why? Is it because hindi niya maibigay ang gusto nito kaya naghanap na naman ito ng ibang makakapagbigay rito? When Alexander and Alexa arrived at Jaxon’s house, the gate was opened so they entered the compound easily. Alexa knew that Jaxon hates to keep maids around. Nagha-hire na lang ito ng maids tuwing weekend. Pero hindi pa weekends ngayon kaya alam ni Alexa na walang maid sa bahay ni Jaxon. Pagpasok ni Alexa sa loob ng bahay ni Jaxon, hindi niya alam kung ano ang mararamdaman niya. She felt pain in her heart. It was a like a needle piercing her heart. Napahawak si Alexa sa labi nang makita ang mga damit na nagkalat sa living room ng bahay ni Jaxon. “Alexa, remember he’s a bastard. He doesn’t deserve you.” Alexander scoffed. Tumingin si Alexa sa kapatid. “Kuya…” “I’m here. I will support you. Don’t worry.” Ngumiti si Alexa saka tumango. But then she heard loud moans coming from Jaxon’s room. Jaxon’s room was in the second floor of the house but she heard the loud moans. “Why do I feel familiar with this situation?” Alexander muttered to himself. It was the same situation when he caught his girlfriend cheating. Alexander sighed as he looked at his sister. They had the same fate. Umakyat si Alexa sa second floor. Nang makarating siya sa tapat ng kwarto ni Jaxon, malinaw niyang naririnig ang mga ungol na nanggagaling sa loob. It was her best friend and Jaxon. Tumulo ang luha niya pero agad niyang pinunasan ang luha. She doesn’t want to be weak. And she doesn’t want Jaxon to see her crying. Ayaw niyang makita nito na mahina siya pagdating rito. Napailing naman si Alexander habang nakatingin kay Alexa. Nakikita niyang nagdadalawang isip ang kapatid niya kung bubuksan ba nito ang pinto o hindi. So, he kicked the door to open and took a picture of the two people inside the room who were shocked to see them. “A-alexa…” Jaxon whispered. Parang nakakita ng multo si Jaxon at Claire. Jaxon was shocked same as Claire. Pero si Claire ang unang nakabawi at nagtaas ito ng kilay na parang wala lang saka tinakpan ang hubad na katawan gamit ang kumot. “Alexa, I can explain.” Mabilis na tumayo si Jaxon nang makabawi ito at tinakpan ang p*********i gamit ang kumot na nahablot nito. Alexa composed herself and smiled at Jaxon. “There’s no need to explain. Wala ka namang ipapaliwanag, eh. Sapat ng paliwanag ang mga nakita ko.” Malamig niyang sabi. Kinuha niya ang cellphone ng kapatid niya kung saan naroon ang picture ni Jaxon at Claire na magkapatong habang hubo’t-hubad. “Alexa, honey…” Hindi pinansin ni Alexa si Jaxon. Tumingin siya kay Claire. “I thought you’re a good friend but I was wrong. Tama nga ang mga naririnig ko noon pa. Pinagkatiwalaan ko kayong dalawa pero ang mga kagaya niyo ang mga dapat hindi pagkatiwalaan.” Kalmadong saad ni Alexa saka ngumiti ng matamis. Claire just snorted. Hindi man lang ito nahiya sa ginawa niyang panloloko sa sarili nitong best friend. “Oo nga pala,” she shifted his attention to Jaxon who couldn’t looked her in the eye. Ang kapal naman ng mukha kapag kaya pa siya nitong tignan sa mata pagkatapos ng nasaksihan niya. “Our wedding will be the day after tomorrow. I will cancel with the use of this picture para naman alam ng mga guests ang rason kung bakit ko kinansela ang kasal natin.” Sabi ni Alexa. “Pero pwede mo pa ring ituloy. Si Claire na lang ang ipalit mo baka kasi may mabuo kayo. Eh, kawawa naman siya at ang bata.” Mas lalong tumamis ang ngiti ni Alexa. “May isang tanong lang ako, Jaxon? Sa dinami-dami ng babae, bakit si Claire pa? Anong mayroon sa kaniya na wala sa akin?” Jaxon couldn’t look at Alexa. “Answer her, you bastard!” Galit na saad ni Alexander. “Kuya, relax.” Pagpapakalma ni Alexa sa kapatid. Napabuga ng hangin si Alexander. It’s not Jaxon who answered Alexa’s question. It was Claire who answered with a question. “Want to know?” Nakataas ang kilay niyang tanong. Alexa smiled at her best friend, not a genuine smile but a fake one. “Please enlighten me, my best friend.” Diniinan niya talaga ang huling salitang binitawan niya. Ngumisi si Claire. “Because he couldn’t get you on his bed.” “Tarantado ka!” Alexander was fuming mad. Hindi na niya napigilan ang sarili na suntukin si Jaxon. Halos tumilapon si Jaxon sa lakas ng pagkakasuntok ni Alexander rito. Nag-iwas naman agad ng tingin si Alexa. “Ano ba?! Ang kapatid mo ang may kasalanan kung bakit siya niloko ni Jaxon!” Galit na saad ni Claire. Dinaluhan nito si Jaxon na napaupo sa kama at malambing na nagsalita. “Are you okay, baby?” Alexa rolled her eyes hearing that. She was disgusted. She wanted to p**e. Pero siya pa talaga ang may kasalanan. Bakit hindi na lang nila aminin na pareho silang natukso sa tawag ng laman. Siya pa talaga ang sinisi ng ex-best friend niya. “So, it was because of that, Jaxon.” She sighed. “Now I know but you know what,” she looked at Jaxon. “I didn’t regret of my decision. I didn’t regret that I didn’t give you, my virginity. Kung may isang bagay man na proud ako sa sarili ko. I’m proud that I’m clean when I will meet the person who will truly love and care for me someday. Unlike you.” Alexa sighed. “Jaxon, I’m happy that I learned your true color before the wedding. So, happy broke up, honey.” Tinanggal niya ang suot na engagement ring saka ito itinapon kay Jaxon. “Kay Claire na ‘yan.” Tumalikod siya at umalis. Agad naman na sumunod si Alexander sa kapatid. Deretso ang lakad ni Alexa palabas ng bahay ni Jaxon at nang makapasok siya ng kotse, doon niya ibinuhos ang lahat ng nararamdaman niya. She cried to let go of the pain she was feeling. Tahimik lang naman si Alexander at hinayaan ang kapatid niya. Dinala niya ang kapatid niya sa tabi ng dagat. They’re facing the see right now, looking at the waves hitting the shore. Or siya lang pala dahil abala ang kapatid niya sa pag-iyak, sobbing even. Hinayaan na lang ni Alexander ang kapatid na umiyak. Gusto niyang mailabas ang sakit na nararamdaman nito para kahit papaano gumaan naman ang pakiramdam ni Alexa. Hindi alam ni Alexa kung gaano siya katagal na umiyak. Pero nang tumigil siya sa pag-iyak, gabi na. Namumugto at humapdi ang mata niya dahil sa pag-iyak niya. “Are you done crying?” Alexander asked. Tumango si Alexa. “Okay. Let’s go and eat. Ikain mo na lang ang nararamdaman mong sakit.” Sabi ni Alexander saka pinaandar ang sasakyan. Nagbaba ng tingin si Alexa kapagkuwan tumingin siya sa dagat malinaw niyang naririnig ang mga alon. “It’s okay to cry and be sad. As long as you can pour out what’s in your heart.” Sabi ni Alexander. Sumandal si Alexa sa kinauupuan. “I love him, Kuya. But he’s not worth it.” Ngumiti si Alexander at tumango. “Yes, he’s not worth it. He’s not worth of your love and tears so forget it about him.” “Bakit, Kuya? Nakalimutan mo na ang ex mo?” Alexander chuckled. “It’s been a year since we broke up and I moved on already.” “Move on?” Alexa sighed. “It was easy to say but it was hard to do. But I can do this.” Tumingin siya sa mga dinadaanan nila. Tumango si Alexander. “Indeed.” “Pero anong ginawa mo, Kuya, para maka-move on?” Tanong ni Alexa. Knowing her brother, he was tough. Alexander maneuvers the car to the left direction. “I went to a bar and get drunk. You can do the same if you want.” Napaisip naman si Alexa. “I’m not a heavy drinker, Kuya.” Alexander tsked. “Hindi ko naman sinabing dapat malakas ang alcohol tolerance mo. Just get drunk and forget about the pain.” “As if naman makakalimutan mo kaagad.” Pag-ingos ni Alexa. “I bet you also cried.” Ngumiti si Alexander. “But not much as you.” Alexa crossed her arms. Hindi na niya pinansin ang sinabi ng kapatid. “Gutom na ako, Kuya. Bilisan mo na lang ang magmaneho.” “Oo na. Eto na po.” Ikakain na lang ni Alexa ang sakit na nararamdaman niya ngayon. She can’t drink because she has low alcohol tolerance but she can eat. Ikakain na lang niya ang nangyari sa araw na ‘to. After all, it’s just a man. Someone is better that Jaxon. Yes, there will be someone who is better than Jaxon. Pero mayroon nga ba? Ang tanong sa isipan ni Alexa.