Chapter 3: First Encounter

The two talked seriously afterwards. Kraius is Andrius' legal adviser. He gives opinions and ideas on everything he wants to do in his business. Even in the businesses he had  in different parts of the world. Andrius was a pro in his league while Kraius was the best in his profession. They were the best tandem in town. Both powerful and influential.

"Anyway, Andrius. Why don't you smile often? When you frown, you look even uglier." Kraius laughed with his own remarks while he received an evil stare from Andrius. "I'm really very handsome," he added and laughed again.

"Get out of my office!" Andrius shouted angrily at Kraius. He also pointed to the door of his office.

Laughing, Kraius stood up from his seat. He shook his head as he said goodbye to Andrius. He never did buy his jokes on him ever since because he was always easily getting mad at it. He immediately headed out of his office after saying goodbye. He also winked at his secretary before finally leaving the area.

He was just getting into his car when his cell phone rang. Kraius smiled when he saw the name of his mother Ferlyn on the screen. She was a former actress who married a Turkish magnate. His father was a billionaire in turkey.

His parents met in America based on his mother's story. They became friends then fell in love with each other in the process, and later got married. However, they live separately because her father doesn't like the hot climate of the Philippines.

For more than twenty-five years, Kraius traveled almost half of his life. Back and forth to Turkey or if not, he goes to Europe. He only knew how to waste money for this and that before he finally realized that being a lawyer was the profession he wanted to pursue. And he was not mistaken with his chosen field. Seeing where he was now, his effort really did more than just pay off. 

Kraius shrugged his thoughts off. He was thinking too much that he forgot to answer his mom's call. His phone kept on ringing that made him smile even more. Her mother is just naughty with the things she likes. After operating the vehicle, that’s the time he answered the call.

"Hi, Ma!" Kraius greeted her happily.

"Kraius dear, I miss you! How are you son?" she asked on the other line.

Kraius pouted. Actually, he's a mama's boy. He is too vulnerable when it comes to his mother. Especially when she’s talking to him tenderly. And if his suspicion was correct based on her voice, surely, she would probably ask some favor from him. 

"What is it?" he eagerly asked his mother.

Kraius' mother laughed on the other line before replying, "Can you join us for dinner? I'll introduce you to someone. She’s beautiful," she teasingly said on the other line.

Kraius sighed and shook his head. He did a quick glance in the side view mirror before answering his mother, "Okay. Just send me the location, Ma."

"I will. Please, hurry up and eat. Okay? Bye, baby. Seni Seviyorum!" (I love you!) she happily said before the call was turned off.

Kraius sighed again when he received the text message. He cursed because he had to return to Makati again. His mother's location was in Forbes Park and he was quite far from there already. Kraius did a quick U-turn and headed his way back.

Unlike before, the flow of traffic is lighter. It was rush hour but only a few vehicles were on the road. Some were already parked on the side of the road while others were busy waiting for incoming passengers on the boat.

Kraius felt relieved because of that. He also got faster to his destination. Forbes is exclusive so the guard called his mother's friend before letting him in. He was also not surprised by what he saw when he finally entered.

Large and elegant mansion from different rich people. Businessmen, celebrities and the Alta Sociedad were there. Everything in there was almost of the same design and beauty and is made of concrete or glass. Each screamed wealth and power.

Kraius' car stopped at a modern house. A three storey’s house which is made of glass and bricks. Its exterior is a modern classic design. There is a wide backyard, a fountain in the middle, and it is surrounded by different kinds and species of flowers on the sides.

Although Kraius wasn’t sure of what to do, he still got out of his car. The door opened from inside and her mom showed up. Next to her was another woman who was just her age. Both of them were sophisticated and smiled at him warmly. 

"Kraius baby!" his mother exclaimed happily. 

Kraius scratched his head. He didn't know whether to be ashamed or just laugh at his mother's reaction. They were together just this morning but she’s acting like they haven't seen each other for a long time.

"Good evening, Ma," he greeted softly and kissed her as he got closer. "Good evening, Maam." He turned to his mother's companion.

"I'll introduce you to someone, baby. I wonder where she is?" his mother said while leading him into her friend's house. Her mother also looks at home and is used to the place. "Baby Rhezi!" she loudly called. 

Kraius frowned. He doesn’t know about this someone whom his mother was going to introduce to him. He turned his gaze to his mother and saw the joy on her face. They stopped when they heard footsteps from the grand staircase of the house.

"Oh! You're just there, Baby Rhezi!" Kraius's mother's enthusiastically said. 

Kraius swallowed a lump on his throat with what he saw. He knew that it’s wrong to criticize someone  with their physical appearance but he could not control himself. He had scolded himself mentally over and over again. It was really a wrong idea that he agreed to his mother's request. Really wrong. Surely, he really likes young girls but not this particular girl who is almost the same size of a fatty pig.