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Yes.
It’s been 4 years.
It’s been four years since that happened.
“You are the son of a famous business tycoon in the Philippines, Nathaniel Zeus Wu!”
Yes she’s right. I am the son of a famous businesses tycoon.
I’m an outsider. Bastard
It gave birth to Mama who was their old maid at the mansion. Mom was still studying. It’s 3rd year college but she got pregnant that’s why she didn’t finish, she went home to Bicol to get me pregnant and raise me there.
Mom’s parents are gone before that’s why she worked hard to educate herself. Like me, he left Bicol and worked as your father’s helper to support his lifestyle in Manila.
He tried to get away from the shovel but he didn’t do anything either. Papa was a businessman at the time and he was already married because he was five years apart from Mama.
He loves dad that’s why I was created.
Mama hid me to protect me from their family because she knew the Wu people would not accept me. They are half Chinese and social status and values are important to them. Even the surname Wu has meaning.
Wu (吴)
From the state of Wu, the surname means god-like, or the highest when you translate it.
That’s why their name is also a Greek goddess. Because the Wu people love the Greek Goddess.
Changed my name from Fertine Weiler to Athena Fertine Wu. Dad’s Athena added to that, transforming me into a full Wu.
Mom didn’t contact me then because dad found her and was afraid to find out that they had a child. But also found out in the end.
Hades knew everything. They and dad looked for me. It turns out that he really has the right to lecture me because he is my brother. He is only a month older than me, his mother was also pregnant when mom got pregnant.
I don’t know what to do after everything that happened that day. I couldn’t see and call Wilder. I had nowhere to sleep for the time being, so Hades helped me and let me stay in his condo.
I also met Papa there. They didn’t even wait for a formal introduction.
Even though papa’s parents didn’t like me, they accepted me.
“You didn’t even update me before! You’re annoying! You suddenly disappeared, you didn’t even visit me!” He said sulkily.
“You know what happened, don’t you..” I promised.
“Yes!” Ismid this.
I did not finish the course at Ateneo. Dad taught me in America. Hades was there with me. I also shifted courses. I just got the necessary units and finished it.
I took Business Management because Hades inspired me with what he does. From that day on, Hades never left me. We bond like real brothers and sisters.
Even though they call my father Hades differently and our grandfathers are grandmothers, I only call them that sometimes.
When we finished, we returned to the Philippines and helped Papa with his business here.
It wasn’t long before I built my own business, which I now run. I remember how proud they are of me because of it.
“I’m sorry. What happened then was also too surprising. Even I still can’t believe it. But I woke up everyday in the same bed, I go to the same work and I’m with the same people everyday so it’s not a dream. “ I said laughing.
“Apology accepted! She texted me but I already know. I remembered when I visited you. Your family mansion is so gorgeous!” I invite you to introduce me to people and business partners as Athena Fertine Wu. That was done after we graduated.
So that I have a face to show to the people there because somehow I’m done.
“Guess that, we’re really best friends!” This is next.
Because I studied in America, Freeda followed me and Hades. It’s the same school but the course is different.
“Miss Athena, you have a meeting with Mr. Zhang within 5 minutes.” My secretary is on Saturday. Ever since I was introduced to people, it seems that my second name, Fertine, has been forgotten, Athena is what people call me when I meet them.
“Alright Fertine, we have a meeting. Let’s chit chat next time then we’ll go to the club.” She smiled at me.
Only Hades and Freeda kept calling me Fertine.
I hugged her again and said goodbye.
I also headed to the meeting.
“You’re late.” Hades opened to me.
“Sorry, the meeting took longer. That’s why I couldn’t leave right away.” My defense
It is already sitting on our table and there is wine on the table.
We often eat at this restaurant because Papa’s Business is nearby, Hades is currently walking because they are in China for other business as well.
I sat down and looked at the menu. I’m also hungry because I only ate a little at lunch.
“Let’s order.” I said.
I ordered steak and caesar salad while he ordered chicken alfredo, and cheesy scallops.
When the order came I couldn’t help but think of Wilder.
I didn’t hear anything about him when we left the Philippines.
I did not receive a call or text from him even when I’m still here in the Philippines before. I want to call him but the thought of my mother crying and disappointed at me made me not do such a thing.
Even if I wanted to, I couldn’t do it.
I used to type in its number and press the call button but I didn’t.
“Let’s eat?” I looked up at Hades. “Yeah sure, sorry.” I promised and focused on the food.
I wanted to eat cheesy scallops but Hades wouldn’t let me. It knows I’m allergic to it. “No.” He said solemnly. “Come on, just a little bit. Maybe I won’t be attacked.” I try.
“No, Fertine. Your medicine is not even with you. Don’t take such risk.” It promised.
“It’s not that much to eat—”
“What a beautiful sibling bonding.” I didn’t finish my insistence when Hera appeared in front of us. She was wearing a simple satin champagne dress, her hair was also arranged in curls. Fierce eye make up suits his brave face. She also wore black stiletto heels. It has gotten even better over the past four years.
