The Odd Billionaire

Traizle

"Zar-where is he?" I muttered when I entered his office.

Zarsuelo is not in his chair doing his work or what. I can't hear any sound from the comfort room, so where did that oddball Zarsuelo go?

A hug from the back suddenly embraced me. "I am here," he said, before putting a big distance between us. "Sorry for the sudden hug. I just wanted to hug you the first thing you entered my office." he added. I am so used to this that I don't find it uncomfortable anymore wait? Did I just say I was okay with it?

What the hell?

"Do it again next time, I will twist your arms." I warned him.

He pouted. "You won't let me hug you freely, so I had to take the risk." he replied.

"You told me that you don't need me in your meetings for today. I planned to go out for a while. I promised Layzen I would fetch him today." I responded, changing the topic.

His face became happy and excited at the same time. He was about to open his mouth and say something, but I interrupted him.

"No." I told him already.

"Ah, why! I still have my time too, so why can't I?" He complained.

"Fetching Layzen with me can create big news in a minute. Stay here and eat your lunch." I answered.

Zarsuelo hold my hand. "I can use a new car, let Layzen get inside of the car without us getting caught by the paparazzi." he replied, giving an idea.

When it comes to something like this, Zarsuelo can think of many ideas. He is an expert in this kind of event.

"Zarsuelo "

"Call me Matthew!" He complained again. "You are the only one who still calls me Zarsuelo. I am even calling you by your first name. Isn't it unfair?" He added. Still not letting go of the way I address him.

He treats me as his friend, yet he is my boss. I can't call him by his first name.

"Sir-"

"Oho! I don't like that more," he yelled. "Matthew is my name," he said. "You called me Matthew once, can you just continue that one?" He asked.

I shake my head lightly. "I can't call you that. They are all calling you Sir, and you told me to call you just like that. It is disrespectful." I explained.

"But still, you can address me by my first name when we are alone. You can always call me Zarsuelo. I do really want to remove my surname. So that, you will just call me Matthew." he said, giving out some of his ideas again.

"Don't change the topic, Zarsuelo. I'll keep on addressing your surname if you won't follow me." I replied, shooing him away from me.

"I'll make you call my name next time," he muttered, yet I still can hear it. "I just wanted to see Layzen. Lyndon was on a roll in our game last night." he added. Although he still has bruises on his body, he can't be absent from their games. I will make sure to confiscate his phone later and make him rest and sleep early. "You can see him after work." I told him.

He immediately held my wrist. "Okay! You go now, I will eat first. I'll see you after fetching Layzen from his school." Zarsuelo said, determined to eat his lunch now.

Did I just tell him to come with me after work? Am I being stupid now?

It's like he is doing a good job just to see his friend and play with him. Really an oddball kid.

"I thought you have friends?" I asked while we were on our way to the lobby.

I am on my way to fetch Layzen and to take Zarsuelo to the cafeteria. He started to like eating at the cafeteria and talking to some of his employees. It's a good thing that his employees don't find him uncomfortable.

"Of course! I have tons of them," he exclaimed. "But I can't play with my toys anymore. That is why I like kids, especially Layzen." he added.

"Why?" I asked. "Why do you want to play with kids when you know you are an adult already?" I added, curious about the reason behind it.

He smiled. "Since I was born as an only child and kind of alone, I started to like kids." he answered. "I know, you know, how matured Layzen is. He can follow what I am saying and we can understand each other. Layzen is fun to talk to. That is why I always wanted to be with him. If only I could borrow him for a day out of one week, I'll be happy with that." he added, already smiling at the thought of it.

He must be really bored in his house. He mentioned that he is always alone in his house, that is why he wanted to talk and talk to Layzen. I also think that he is playing the game with Lyndon to pass some hours.

"We will talk after work," I told him when we got into the lobby. "Make sure to eat a normal meal before taking your sweets, okay?" I added, emphasizing the word normal to him.

His forehead creased. "What are we gonna talk about?" He asked, confused.

"If you want to know, then follow me for now." I replied.

"That is a deal, huh. I will follow your orders and we will talk after our work." Zarsuelo said, as if he understood what I wanted to tell him. I do really hope that he can.

Working with Grand Finance is never hard, but taking care of that oddball billionaire is very hard.

"Traizle!" Layzen exclaimed while running to me. "I did a good job a while ago! I have so many stars in my notebook." he boasted.

"Wow! You are really a genius indeed," I said as I patted his head. "What do you want to eat? Let's eat while I still have time." I asked him.

"We can just eat at the fast-food near here. Lyndon will follow us afterward, right?" Layzen answered.

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He doesn't think of himself, but us as well. I can't help but to get proud of him. He is also treating Lyndon better than before after the incident.

"Okay! We will eat your favourite food." I told him.

When we got to the fast-food chain, Layzen ordered spaghetti, a regular burger, and water for himself. The lady over the counter found him adorable and even pinched Layzen's cheek after. I also ordered some food for Lyndon and myself. Lyndon came exactly when our order came.

"How's Matthew?" Both of them asked me before they even started to eat.

"Why?" I asked, and couldn't help but show my wondering eyes.

He ate his spaghetti first. "It's been a long time since we played with his toys." Layzen answered, after swallowing his food.

Lyndon answered, while munching his fries. "He lost again last night. He even asked me if he could be with my team next time."

I have this urge to tell them that thing, but I don't know if it is safe for me to do that.

Argh.

Whatever. Come what may.

"I don't really want to do this, but he seems like he was sad being alone in his house. Do you guys want to sleep at his house?" I asked them, unsure of myself. Their eyes widened.

"How about you?" Lyndon asked.

"I will just stay in our house, you can go and accompany the oddball." I answered before slurping my coke.

"It's more fun if you are with us, Traizle." Layzen insisted.

"If someone saw us, it would be a big issue and I don't want that to happen." I answered, avoiding the issue that might break in already.

"We can do something about that if you are worried about that," Lyndon replied. "I can't let you sleep alone in our house while we are staying at his house." he added.

"I am just... worried about him. He kept on asking me to sleep over in our house. You know how small our house is that he can't fit into it," I told them. "It was like I was babying a child that needed love and care." I added.

"If he can't sleep in our place, then we will make a plan to avoid getting caught by the paparazzi, or whatever they are called." Lyndon answered.

"I wonder how big Matthew's house is. He told me he had a lot of toys in his room." Layzen excitedly said, while eating.

After eating and talking with them, they went home, and I went back to the company.

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I think they are still in the middle of talk. We have another two big-shot customers. He wants to talk to them privately. That is why I used this chance to fetch Layzen from his kindergarten school. Zac was also busy doing his webtoon. I could help a little with finishing it.

Entering the building gives me a feeling of uneasiness already.

"Traizle, Sir. Zarsuelo is at the cafeteria." Tyler said when I drew close to him.

"What? Did two new people come in already?" I asked him.

"Yes, after sending them off he went straight to the cafeteria. I guess he was munching his sweets again." he answered.

I stormed to the cafeteria and found him eating the buns filled with chocolate.

"Pigging out already after the meeting?" I asked the moment I stood in front of him.

"Why are you always insulting me? I told you I was not pigging out. That's a foul, you know," I complained. "We just finished the meeting, okay? I made them sign our contract, and I am eating to celebrate it. What's wrong with it?" He added. "I know you ate sweets already for lunch and now you are eating again. Your teeth will be full of cavities soon." I answered, warning him.

"Don't worry too much, I have the best dentist in the world." he replied before eating the buns.

He really did make the contract with our new investors. Zarsuelo has a knack for business, and I can't deny that fact. No wonder he is a billioner.

After our work, as I was about to head out of the office, Zarsuelo blocked my way.

"Our work is done." he said in a sing-song manner.

The time has come. "Let's head out first." I answered.

We are still not far from our office, but Zarsuelo asked me already. I already knew that he hadn't forgotten about it and was way too excited to know what we were going to talk about. "What is it all about, huh?" Said Zarsuelo, who couldn't wait for the talk.

"Okay," I answered. Prepared myself and my soul. "I asked the two if they wanted to sleep over at your hou-"

"Can we? I want that!" Zarsuelo yelled, interrupting me.

I covered his mouth to stop him from talking. "Since it is Friday today, we can sleep at your house. If you don't find it a nuisance." I explained.

"I really love the idea! That can't be called a nuisance, that is heaven. Blessing from the above. I will prepare everything now." Zarsuelo replied, not letting the smile on his face fade away.

"Don't think of buying anything aside from the food, or else we will not do it later." I warned him.

"Okay, okay! I will get my toys ready in my storeroom. We will play all night! I was just daydreaming of playing with Layzen in my house a while ago, then you told me this good news. This is the best day I have ever had after seeing you!" He beamed.

Seeing him smile nonstop gives me satisfaction already. I guess sleeping at his house isn't bad after all. I am happy that he won't be lonely only for tonight.