ADOPTED HEIR

Chapter 1

The next day, he was here at the resort with Aling Martha and was sweeping up the scattered leaves and equipment that had been used last night at his son's wedding reception.

Even though he was busy sweeping, his mind was wandering about what happened last night. He never expected something like that to happen to him. It was the first scary thing he had ever experienced that someone would do that to him. He was very scared, but he was so relieved that someone saved him. A man who is very tall and very strong. He saw how it lifted the man so that those on the ground no longer glowed. He couldn't see her face or part of it because of the little light on the road. He wanted to, but because of the speed of the incident and fear, he immediately left and went home.

It's just frustrating because I didn't even understand what it said. He sighed. If only he had been able to continue his studies, he would have understood what the man who saved him said.

Hopefully, he will recognize it and appreciate it. I hope so.

"Alana!"

"Which Mar!" he was surprised and dropped the broom when he heard ALing Martha. "Why?"

"Why? I've been calling you for a while. What's happening to you, why are you so stupid?"

Oh? He didn't notice anymore. "I'm sorry, Aling Mar."

"Did something happen to your Mom?"

"Nothing. Mama is fine. What happened last night?"

"It's good. What happened last night?"

"Someone saved me last night."

"Saved?"

He told the whole story of last night. Very shocked and worried to hear what happened to him.

"I just didn't understand what he was telling me so I left immediately and said I didn't even see his face."

"Does your mom know this?"

He shook his head. "I didn't tell him because he might get worried and get worse. Don't tell him Aling Mar, please!"

"Yes. I think your mom's condition will worsen when she finds out. I wish I would have taken you home if that's what happened to you. It's good that someone helped you. So next time, go home early . That might happen again."

"Maybe not, Aling Mar."

"No. You'll be at the store until four in the afternoon."

"But, Which Mar---"

"It's a tough time right now, Alana. Even though we can say this place is safe, there are still people who will do bad things to others. It's better to be doubly careful, especially you. You and your mom are the only two here. Do you understand me, hija?"

"Yes." He couldn't do anything else. He will just follow Aling Martha. All he wants is to meet the person who saved him.

[Roman Manicci]

"He's been doing that for three years and you just found out?! Are you really working or just hanging out? I've been away for a week and this is what you're going to greet me with when I come back? Give me the reports! Now! "

He had just returned to the office after a week of business trips and attending the wedding of an acquaintance at a resort. After the wedding he attended, he immediately went home and was suddenly told that one of his administrators was making embarrassing news to the audience. News that even his name and what he has worked for for several years may suddenly disappear and he will never be able to get over it!

He was born into a rich family but that doesn't mean he won't make his own fortune. Everything he has today, he worked hard to build without any help from anyone until now at the age of thirty-two.

Then, this Francisco Caprio is the first person to do something stupid in his company?!

[Roman]

He threw the newspaper in his face that contained the news that he had hired a pro^^titute and was photographed entering a hotel. "I don't care how many paid women you sleep with but don't be fooled that you have a high position here in my company!"

"I apologize to you, Sir Macini. I didn't think there were photographers following me."

"That means you are stupid! Look, our enemy here is not only the media but also other business competitors. For sure they are very happy that you, me and the company have been scandalized. I hope you think! Use your brain, he doesn't bring you!"

"I'm really sorry. This will not happen again. If you insist that I resign from the position and the company, I will not stop you"

He shook his head and laughed. "Oh, no. I don't believe that sh^t. Didn't you remember that you owe me a huge unpaid debt? How are you going to resign?"

"I'll pay for it all. Don't worry. I'll find a way."

"I'll accept your resignation until the debt you owe me is paid in full. Make sure Francisco, don't ever run away from me."

"Yes, sir."

Even though he was older than her, she didn't care. He already knows what responsibility is hanging on his shoulders, but he seems to be acting like a child between the two of them.

[Alana POV]

"Mom, you have to eat the food." He begged his mother.

He shook his head and lowered his hand holding the spoon. "I'm full, son."

"But you just have a little bite, eh."

"Later, son. I just want to go back to bed."

He supported her and laid her on the bed. He notices that it is page by page and that he prefers to lie down rather than leave the house.

"By the way Alana, what do you want us to do for your birthday? You'll be eighteen years old next week."

Yes it is. "Nothing. Don't worry about my birthday. We will prioritize your health first."

"Alana, it's your birthday so we should make it a priority. We'll only celebrate it once and make sure, you're not a child anymore."

"Mom, I'm not a child."

"Alana, listen. When you reach the age of twenty-eight, you will become a woman. That means, you can be yourself and you will decide what you want to do with your life."

"Is that so, mom? Well, when I'm eighteen, will you agree to get checked up?"

"Why?" it was a surprising question.

"You said I can do whatever I want when I turn eighteen."

"Oh, you." It laughed. "Alright, what do you want for your birthday? Do you want us to prepare a party?"

"I don't want to, mom. I don't want to do anything on my birthday."

"That's not right, son. It's your birthday and then we won't get ready?"

"That's not really up to me, mom. If you really want it, maybe just have a little party with Aling Martha and Ate Julia."

"Alright, we'll do that and the ones we'll prepare are your favorite foods."

"Thank you, mom."

"Alana, listen to me. When you're at the right age, you should stand up and know whatever you want to be and decide in life. If you know you're not stepping on anyone, do what you think is right. And wherever you go, remember that mom loves you very much. Take good care of yourself."

"Mom, I'm really doing that. And I love you too. I promise I'll remember what you said. But mom, I want a present."