The Odd Billionaire

Traizle

"Don't you think they need us there?" I asked Matthew.

Last night, I decided to call him by his first name.

"Don't worry too much. I asked one of the HR team to look for the event. They will call me when something emergency happens," He answered. "We can date for the whole day. Let me date you for today, we should have been dating for the whole three days, that is why I planned this, but we only have a day to do it."

"Where do you want to go first?" I asked.

"At the Caco shop, they are selling sweets there." He answered excitedly.

"Caco shop? You went there already?"

"When we fought on our first night, while walking to remove my stress, I saw the shop. I just bought some and went home to eat it." he answered, explaining. Some?

"Just how many some are you talking about?" I asked.

He shyly scratches his head. "The usual?" he answered. "Hehe."

As per what he had suggested, we headed to the Caco shop and ordered a Belgian waffle and a chocolate mousse cake.

"We will eat a proper meal later, understand?" I asked.

"No problem!"

"Ah excuse me, Ma'am and Sir?" A man asked. "Sorry to bother you, may I ask if you are Mr. Matthew Zarsuelo?"

"Yes, I am. What can I do for you?" Matthew answered.

"I am a photographer, Mike Ferrer. It is my pleasure to meet you, Sir," he said, introducing himself. "Rumors are spreading that you are here, perhaps this lady with you is your girlfriend?"

Matthew looked at me unconsciously, not sure what to say.

"Yes, I am." I answered for him.

"Great. Can I ask a small favor? You can say no if you guys are not comfortable with it."

"What is it all about?" I asked.

"I am from a small photo studio. Supposedly I am here for a photoshoot with our client, but it seems like someone pulled a prank on us. We just got here last night and heard that you were here. I am taking this opportunity to let others know about our small studio. Can I shoot a few photos of both of you?" he shared. "But if Miss doesn't like it, and this might make news, it's okay."

"I don't mind it, but my wife might be uncomfo¬¬-"

"Let's do it? We don't have many pictures. They know about me already, so why bother worrying?" I told them.

"Really?" Matthew asked with his eyes widened. "Order some food first, we just eat. My treat." Matthew told Mike.

"I can wait for you outside, I might be disturbing your breakfast."

"Don't worry, you can eat with us. We don't mind. I think you did not have your breakfast while looking for him." I said.

"Sit here," Matthew said and pointed to the vacant chair. "I will order food for you, okay?" he added then headed to the counter.

"You don't... have to. I am really sorry, Ma'am." Mike said.

He looked like he had entered into trouble.

"It's okay, you are not disturbing us." I told him.

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"Will you be okay when we release the photos? We would like to attract new customers. This is the only way to help our studio. I thought, since I am here, I need to do it." he explained.

"I am immune to it, don't worry. I know the consequence of being that man's girlfriend, and I don't care what they might say. I am just worried that it may affect my family's privacy." I answered honestly.

There is no point of hiding. We won't be able to go out if we keep on hiding.

"Here," Matthew said as he put the food in front of Mike. "Tell your friends to go to the beach where my employees are playing. We have a team building and you can take photos of them for our remembrance. I will pay you after." "We can just take photos of them for free, Sir." he answered, panicking.

"There is no way I will let you take us for free. I want to help you and your studio. I like how passionate you are about your work," Matthew retorted. "Do you want to be my company photographer?"

Mike quickly shakes his hand. "No need, Sir. We are happy with you letting me take a few pictures," He answered in a flash. "You didn't even see my photography skills. I might disappoint you if it turns out bad." We can't help but to laugh at him.

"I don't mind. I like your passion, and that is enough for me to make you our company's photographer for special events," Matthew answered. "Be our photographer for our future wedding after a year as well!" "Matthew." I warned him.

"Nye, nye. After a few years, for correction." Matthew said, sulking.

"I think you can say no to him many times, but if he wants you, he will follow you until you say you will work for him. I have been there." I told him.

We continue to eat while planning for our photoshoot. Since we are not dressing formally, we will just use what we are wearing. We will just rely on his skills.

His friends are at the team building event already. Before we left the shop, we took some photos as well. We went to the beach to take pictures as well. Some of the people that know us did watch.

Although I am shy about the attention, I tried not to look at them or else I would be more embarrassed. Since me and Matthew don't take too many photos, having one will be a good remembrance while we are here. "Sir. Matthew and Ma'am. Traizle, I am very thankful for this opportunity." Mike said.

"We should thank you too," Matthew answered. "Anyway, type your details here. I will wire you the money when we get to our hotel." he added, and handed his phone to Mike.

Mike hesitated to take Matthew's phone, so I got the phone from Matthew and put it in Mike's hand.

"There," I said. "Just think of us that we are forcing you, okay?" I added.

He shyly types his details on Matthew's phone.

"Thank you, I will contact you when we finish developing the pictures. Thank you for the opportunity! I will make sure to release the photo with a good comment. I didn't know that you guys were too humble to let me shoot you." Mike said. "I know your feelings. I am not rich like him. That is why I know we need to be more passionate than anyone. We are glad to help you in any way we can." I told him.

"My wife can work two to three jobs in a day. That is how passionate she is." Matthew commented.

"I am glad that I met the both of you. I will head now with my friends, so that you can continue your lovely date while it is still early." Mike answered before leaving. "Right, wife. We are on a date. Let's continue it." Matthew said.

"Matthew, we should take photos ourselves while we are at it. We don't really have pictures to commemorate our memories." I told him.

He smiled. "Will you always call me by my first name now?" he asked. "I thought I had been hearing things. That is why I never asked you."

"I will call you with your first name now, but if you don't like it then I don't mind calling-"

"No! I want Matthew the most!"