Island Girl Meets City's Handsome Billionaire

Zac I'm cruising with my friends on a luxury yacht I owned. All I wanted was to ease my mind from the pressure of being the only heir to my father's businesses. I will succeed in his company very soon because he said he wanted to retire early. And I have no choice. I'm the next CEO of my father's airline company. Apart from that, we also have other businesses such as hotel chains, resorts, casinos, condominiums, shipping lines, manufacturing, etc. Since I was a kid, I always followed what my parents wants for me. I studied abroad and earned my Master's Degree in Business at Harvard University. I'm now 26 years old. We're just having fun tonight drinking. While my friends are with their girls, flirting. Napabuntong-hininga ako. How I wish we were all in the same boat. I looked at them, they seems to enjoy the night. "Hey," Louis said and snapped his fingers at me to catch my attention. I was deep in thought. "What's wrong? You're so quiet." Nagtatakang tanong ni Louis. Naupo siya sa bakanteng upuan sa tabi ko habang umiinom ng alak. "Nothing. Don't mind me. Just drink." I said and drink another glass of whiskey. I'm not in the mood to talk anything about what's bothering me lately. Hindi ko maipinta ang nararamdaman ko ngayon. Binabalot ako ng mga negative thoughts sa aking isipan. "Haha. Fine," he said and continued drinking. Louis is one of my friends and he's a businessman too. Somehow drinking helps me at the moment. It makes me forget all my worries. ... "Son, where are you?" my Mom asked over the phone. May pag-aalala sa boses nito. I left Manila few days ago. Wala lang. Gusto ko lang magbakasyon kahit biglaan. "I'm staying here in my villa in Cebu Mom," I said to her. I want some time away from the hustle and bustle of Manila. Gusto ko lang ipahinga ang aking isipan. "Alright son, be safe. Don't be stubborn. Okay?" said my Mom. My mom was very protective and caring toward me because I'm his only son. She's a very loving mother. "Don't worry, Mom," I said to her. Alam kong hindi mapapanatag ang mommy ko dahil may katigasan talaga ang ulo ko. Ayaw na ayaw niya na nagpapalipad ako mag isa ng eroplano. Natatakot siya na may mangyaring masama sa 'kin. Nag-iisang anak lang nila ko kaya ganu'n na lang sila kapraning sa pag-aalala sa kaligtasan ko. But I love flying my plane. I was fascinated by aircraft since I was a kid. Namana ko ang hilig kong ito sa aking ama na may-ari ng isang sikat na airline company sa bansa. After a few days, I went back to Manila to finish the pile of paper works and to attend business meetings. I got too busy this past few weeks, ever since Dad got sick. He's the founder and chairman of Evans Corp. I was in the office when my phone suddenly buzzes. I picked up my phone on my executive desk. But my mood suddenly changed when I saw who was calling. Not again! It's Haley. Haley is an heiress. She came from an influential family clan. I ignored the call and continue what I'm doing. But this b***h was stubborn. She keeps on calling me persistently. She pisses me off with her annoying attitude. Tsk. So I grabbed my phone. "Hello," I said in an angry tone. What's this girl up to this time? "Hi baby, I miss you. Can we meet tonight?" she said. "No. I can't make it tonight." I said not interested to see her. "Oh come on babe, you're ignoring me," she said in a sad tone. "Look, I'm very busy right now. If you don't have important things to say, then I'll end the call." I said. Not wanting to prolong the conversation. "Don't tell me you're flirting with girls again?" naiinis na tanong niya. She has always suspected that I'm flirting with girls. "Stop the bullshit, Haley!" My voice rises. This girl annoys me. "Hey, I'm your fiancée', I need to know your whereabouts. You can't hide anything from me babe." she said. I'm so sick with this brat. I dropped the line. I don't want to ruin my day with that stupid woman. If it wasn't for my father's request, I would never be engaged with that brat. I already agreed with the marriage, our family, and both planned. We're going to marry this year and everything was settled. I'm marrying her just for the sake of f*****g business! I went to a high-end bar in BGC to chill tonight. Gusto ko munang uminom ng alak. Because it calms my freaking nerves. "Hey bro, what's up, dude?" A guy approached me. It's Justin, one of my close friends. He's also a filthy rich businessman. "I'm good," Then we fist-bumped. He sat on the bar stool beside me. He's holding his glass of champagne. "Hey, I heard you've engaged already. You're so fast bro," he said laughing. The news about my engagement was everywhere. Because my parents were behind all of this. I don't have a choice but to agree even if it's against my will. The marriage is purely business. "Unfortunately, yeah," I said and drink another glass of alcohol. I don't want to hear this topic again. It just makes me sick. "Oh come on, you seem unhappy about it. Aren't you?" I just smiled. Not wanting to spill my emotions. I don't like the idea of arranged marriage. But what can I do? Everything is planned already. Haley and I were childhood friends. We're the same age. Our family was very close. My father and her father were best friends. Back then, for every girl that I would date or flirt with, Haley will chase those girls and threatens them. Her wanting to control me was what made me pissed off. She's really so into me. I guess, she really love me that much. But I never loved her the way she loves me. Parang kapatid lang ang turing ko sa kanya. Maraming beses ko na siyang pinaiyak para lamang kalimutan na ko, at layuan ako. But she's very determined to win my heart. I don't know why she's crazy over me. She's beautiful, smart, and sophisticated. There are so many men out there who want her to get laid. But she only sees me. And I don't know what she sees in me. My phone suddenly rang in my jeans pocket. It's her again. I ignored the call but she's so persistent. I sighed. After several missed calls I answered her. "Babe, where are you? It's already late. Bakit wala ka sa condo mo?" tanong ni Haley. Nagpunta na naman siya sa condo ko ng walang pahintulot. "What the hell are you doing there?" I gritted my teeth. "Babe, did you forgot that I'm your fiancee' now? Kailangan kong malaman ang bawat kilos mo, lalo na at malapit na tayong ikasal. Hindi mo ba maintindihan 'yun?" she said. I'm sick of her saying those words over and over again. "Just go home. I'm drinking at the bar right now." I said and drank another glass of champagne. "No. I won't leave. I'll wait for you here." she said stubbornly. I ended the call. Naiinis na ko sa katigasan ng ulo niya. Matapos ang ilang oras ay naparami na 'ko ng inom na alak. May babaeng biglang lumapit saken. "Sabi ko na nga ba dito lang kita matatagpuan." she said. It's Haley. She's wearing a red sexy dress. She dressed seductively again. But she can never seduce me, no matter what she wears. She's not my type. "What's wrong babe? Why you're drinking too much?" nag-aalalang tanong nito. "I said just go home. Why you followed me here again?" tanong ko habang salubong ang kilay. "Babe, don't get mad. I'm just worried about you. Let's go." she said and suddenly grabbed my arm. "No. I'm still drinking." I said and sipped alcohol again. "Please." Haley begged. "That's enough babe." Inagaw niya sa 'kin ang baso ng alak na hawak ko. .... Nagising ako na masakit ang ulo. Ganu'n na lang ang gulat ko ng makitang wala akong damit na suot at nakahiga sa ibang kama. It's not my f*****g room! Nang mapalingon ako sa tabi ko ay ganun nalang ang galit ko. What the f**k! Haley was lying down beside me naked. Natatakpan lamang ng manipis na kumot ang kanyang katawan. Humihikab siyang nagmulat ng mata. "Oh, you're awake now babe. What do you want for breakfast?" she said smiling as if nothing happened. "Why am I here?" kunot noong tanong ko. "And what the f**k have you done?" I asked angrily. I never thought that she'll do this crazy s**t to me! Hindi ko alam kung nasa tamang pag-iisip pa ba siya. She's so desperate to own me! "You forgot what happened to us last night?" she asked. I don't remember everything last night. I was so drunk. "You took advantage of me last night when I was so drunk?" my brows furrowed. "We had s*x last night and you enjoyed it," she said teasing me. Damn! I'm so pissed at what she did. I really won't forgive her! "Babe, wait...Where are you going?" naguguluhang tanong nito. "Haley, stop following me again," I said while putting my clothes on hurriedly. "Why? I'm your fiancée'! For Pete's sake!" she said angrily. Here she goes again. I'm so sick hearing that f*****g "fiancée" thing! "Stop that nonsense Haley if you still want me to marry you!" My voice rises. I'm so f*****g annoyed at her. "Fine!" she said and started crying. "Why are you like that, Zac?" she looked at me painfully as her tears flowing down her face. "Buong buhay ko, ikaw lang ang lalaking minahal ko. Ginawa ko naman ang lahat magustuhan mo lang ako at para hindi kana maghanap ng iba. Pero ano'ng ginawa mo? You treated me like a trash! You never loved me!." she cried loudly. "I'm sorry. Stop crying." I said to calm her down. I feel sorry for her. I know I'm such an asshole. But I can't love her just because my parents told me to do so. I have my feelings and no one can control them but me. Haley deserves someone who can reciprocate her love. My heart does not belong to anyone at the moment. At hindi ko pa rin naranasan na magmahal ng totoo sa buong buhay ko. I dated too many girls before. But I haven't experienced being in love with someone f*****g seriously. Those girls I met just love me because of my looks and wealth. And nothing else. "No. I won't. Unless you say you love me too." she insisted. She's being immature again. "Stop acting like a child! We're no longer a child Haley!" napipikong sabi ko. "I'm not childish! You're just an asshole! I'll tell my Dad that our wedding will be canceled!" she cried. She's so mad at me right now. "What!? Don't dare!" I said threatening her. "Why? Don't tell me that you're still a coward? Hindi mo pa rin kayang sumalungat sa gusto ng Daddy mo." usal niya habang nakataas ang isang kilay. "Dare to say that again!" I said to her while clenching my fist. "Let's talk some other time. I got to go." I walked passed the door and slammed the door closed. "You jerk! I hate you!" she shouted. She's still crying. I'm stressed out! My life was a complete mess! I need to clear my head from all this s**t! I want to have some time for myself right now! I want to breathe for f**k sake! Napagpasyahan kong paliparin ang aking eroplano. Gusto ko munang magpakalayu-layo. Babalik din ako kapag nasa maayos na kondisyon na ang aking pag-iisip. Naguguluhan na ko sa sitwasyon ko. Susundin ko ba ang kagustuhan ng Daddy ko pero hindi naman ako masaya. Or should I decide for myself? My life, my f*****g rules! I'm sick of letting other people controlling my life. Malayu-layo na ang nalakbay ko sakay ng aking small private plane. It's my own way of releasing stress hormones. And I really love flying my plane alone. It gives me freedom to enjoy the world. To breathe from this toxic life. Hanggang sa makarating na ako sa isang maliit na isla na malayo sa sibilisasyon. It's a perfect place to escape. I want some detachment from everything that's happening in my life. The things my head is dealing with are just too much, I need a breather from people in general. But there's a problem right now. The weather was not good though. Malakas ang buhos ng ulan na sinabayan pa ng malalakas na kulog at kidlat. Hanggang sa hindi ko na makontrol ang lipad ng aking eroplano. I tried to calm myself down but to no avail. Something terrible happened. Masyadong mabilis ang mga pangyayari. Ilang oras ding nagpaikut-ikot sa ere ang sinasakyan kong eroplano bago ito tuluyang bumagsak. Hanggang sa unti-unti ng nagdilim ang aking paningin.