1- 7 years ago

Neil and Francis were at the Football stadium in Dubai, and Francis confessed his feelings towards him, but unfortunately, Neil rejected him twice and that was because he said he was more interested in a natural-born woman than a transgender. However, on that very day too, Neil kissed Francis and something happened between them in the dark alley, but thereafter, Neil disappeared without telling anyone, even his parents and elder sister the reason. When Francis heard that from Princess he was devastated, so, he told her everything, even their intercourse, which surprised her because what he knows is that his younger brother doesn't like gays, and that gives her confusion.

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"That was very wrong. Terribly wrong. Fvck. What's wrong with me? Why did I do this to him? I shouldn't have. I am going crazy. This is not right. Now, I have to leave," Neil mumbled inside his head in dilemma, and he started the engine of his car and left the football stadium where Francis was.

In no time, he reached the palace and without saying a word, he passed by his parents who were both sitting in the living area and talking, he went straight to his room and collected all of his things. He also grabbed a big suitcase and placed all of his things inside it.

"I cannot stay here longer, or I will go crazy," Neil murmured again in his head when he remembered what happened to him and Francis unexpectedly.

"What are you doing? Where are you going, and are you packing your things?” Queen Kristine asked when she entered her son's room because she was bothered by his actions, and she was shocked when she saw him packing.

"I am leaving," Neil responded briefly while packing his things, including the files he needed and stuffing them inside his suitcase.

"What? And why? Why are you leaving? May I know why? You can tell me anything, my son. Is there a problem? Please — tell me so, I would know why you are doing this. You are making me worried," Queen Kristine worriedly said to her son, who came closer to let him know that she will always be on his side, no matter what happens.

"Mom, I will stay in the Philippines for a while. Okay? So, don't worry. I will keep in touch with you," Neil gently explained while looking directly at his mother's eyes to let her know that he's alright and nothing is wrong with him.

"But why? Why are you going there?” Queen Kristine asked next, not stopping her son.

But Neil didn't talk anymore, and he closed his suitcase after grabbing all the things he needed, and then, he started walking going through the door while Queen Kristine followed him because she didn't get an answer to her question. And with that, Neil left the palace without even saying goodbye to his father because he didn't have time to explain himself more. He rode in a private plane and finally left the country of Dubai without planning to go back anymore.

NEIL's

"This place will do," I said to myself while checking out the place where I will stay for how long, I don't know.

No one recognizes me here, so, it's the best hiding place.

And so, I unpacked my things in the master bedroom, which is big enough for me. Actually, the whole house is big enough for me since I'm gonna live alone. I'll just get a maid to clean once in a while to keep the place clean and neat.

A ring called my attention so, I fished out my phone from my pocket and looked who's calling. Oh, it's Dad. Definitely Mom told him already. Well, I didn't have a choice, so, I picked it up and put it in my right ear.

"Hello, Neil?" my Dad spoke on the other line.

"Yes, Dad? Why did you call?” I asked indifferently, and sat on the edge of my bed.

"Is that really you? If that is really you, tell me something that the real Rashid-Al would only know," my Dad assuredly mentioned.

And I rolled my eyes at that because he always does this to me. And to me only, as if someone would snatch my phone and something had happened to me. "I had a twin brother, but he died inside of Mom's womb when you and Mom got separated on the day of your engagement," I simply stated that only Rashid-Al would know because as far as I know, Mom and Dad did not publicize that news, and it was because we don't want anyone to ask more questions about it. It's a traumatic experience for Mom, and we don't want her to have depression just talking about it.

"Okay, you really are a Rashid-Al. So, tell me, where are you, and why did you leave the palace? I'm listening," Dad directly asked, and I can tell by his voice that he will not stop calling me unless I answer all of his questions.

"I'm here now in the Philippines, where people don't recognize me. It is true that it's the safest place,” I replied without telling him why I left Dubai.

“I’m here now in the Philippines where people don’t recognize me. It is true that it’s a safe place,” I replied without telling him why I left Dubai. I will not answer that.

“And why?” he questioned anyway.

"Dad, I'm a big boy now, okay? Stop asking me like a teenage boy," I said angrily even though I wanted to hang up on him but, I wouldn't do that because I did not want him to think that I have no respect for him anymore.

"Just answer the damn question, Neil. Or, I will go there by myself and I will force you to come back here," he demanded as always.

"You gotta be kidding me," I retorted.

"Don't give me that attitude, son," he hissed.

Well, I better answer him with a convincing alibi, or he will really fly here and get me, and I don't want that to happen.

"Dad, I flew here because the Philippines is a nice place, just like you and Mom said. And just like my elder sister who found love here. And guess what could happen to me, I might as well find the love of my life here. I do not know. But I am hoping. You see, I am getting old so, I want someone to live with me. And oh, I want you to cut all of my credit cards. I want to live on my own. You know, by myself. And… I would like to find someone who doesn't show up just because I have a lot of money and my parents are the rulers of Dubai,” I sweetly mentioned, even though I have no interest in finding one.

I just want to live on my own. Not only that, but I would like to know what will happen to me without all the ravishing things around me.

Oh, come on, Dad, bite it. I couldn't think of any excuse anymore. I prayed so, he stopped pestering me.

"You sound sincere. Okay. You take good care of yourself there, okay? If you need anything you know where to find us," he replied. That made me smile.

"Thank you, Dad. Bye," I only said, and I hanged up the phone.

Finally!

Then, I checked my credit cards on my phone and just like I wanted, Dad frozen my account. The only account left in me now is my credit card with a billion dollars in it. This will do for me to start living on my own.

— — —

"Hello, Danny?" King Noha spoke over the phone with his deep voice while he was sitting comfortably on his chair at his office. "Tell me, how's your daughter? That's a good thing. Listen, I require your help. My son is there, and I am worried as hell. Can you help me? I will be the one to pay for your expenses, everything including your daughter's medication. Just…help me track my son,” he pleaded so that he was still updated on what was happening with his son. And because he couldn't let his only son be away from him, especially, he carries the title of 'Prince'.

— — —

I am doing my cardio exercise in the top of the sun when all of a sudden my business phone rings. I answered it right away after seeing the guard's caller ID.

“Good afternoon, Sir. You said you are looking for a housekeeper, right?" the guard asked in the other line.

"Yes, I am. Have you found someone?” I asked curiously because I really need some help when it comes to chores. And because I am not used to it.

"Yes. His name is Danny, and he is coming over there now. He is from our agency," the guard said seriously.

"Okay. Thank you,” I responded, and hanged up the phone.

And right after I hung up, the doorbell rang so, I stood up and answered the door.

"Yes? Who are you?” I asked just for confirmation because he might not be the man the guard was telling me about.

"Name's Danny Lee, Sir. I'm the one applying as a housekeeper," he introduced himself to me with a smile.

I immediately smiled and opened the door as he confirmed his name. "Please, come in," I mentioned, and I invited him inside my house.

I led him to the living room, and we sat in front of each other.

"Ask ko lang po, matagal na po ba kayo naglilinis? (I just want to ask, have you been cleaning for a long time?)" I politely asked in a Filipino language.

"Yes, Sir. You speak Tagalog?" he said with a laugh, shocked by what I said.

"Yes. I am fluent in Tagalog and because my Mom taught me. She also stayed here when he was hiding my Dad. Anyway, what do you know about housework?" I told my story but, I immediately deviated because I didn't want him to have an idea of ​​whom I really am.

"I know how to do all the housework. Gardening, washing dishes, I can also be a carpenter, plumber, painter, all household chores. I can handle all of that," he answered me cheerfully, which made me smile.

"That's good to know. If you'd like, you can stay here. Everything is free. All I need is to keep my favorite place clean and neat," I replied with good news to him.

"Really? But would it be okay for you to bring my only daughter? There are only two of us. Her mother died giving birth to her, so I'm the only one raising her now. Don't worry, she's a good girl," he begged me.

"No worries, you can stay here as long as you want. There is a room next to the lounge area, you can stay there," I also kindly answered him since I can tell that he's really nice, and he won't do anything bad to me or my house.

Moreover, my house is inside a subdivision, so if they try to do something, the guard outside will report it to me.

He's the perfect man I'm looking for. Now, I can work and go wherever I want.

~

I started finding a job, and it wasn't hard to find. My first job here in the Philippines was as a waiter at a bar that was very crowded, but the good thing is no one knows who I am. There were girls hitting on me while I was working, but I immediately declined, and that was because I was not interested. Then, I also become a singer in wedding venues with a mask on so, they won't capture my face, and because I get to receive a high amount of money.

I hide my identity wherever I go. After a year, when I got my savings, I began traveling around the world as a tourist. I stayed for two weeks in every country I visited, and I go home to the Philippines whenever I want to.

But then after two years of being a housekeeper, Mang Danny talked to me and said that he could no longer clean because of his osteoarthritis, which I accepted immediately. Well, he's old too, so I can't blame him, but he recommended his daughter, Wendy, who he said is also good at housework who was still in school, so she's not here now. I didn't decline, and I approved it right away, even though I haven't seen her. All I need anyway is someone who can keep my place clean and neat, and we won't have any problems. And I bet he knows that already.

"You can pass to her the duplicate key I gave to you so, she can clean here. Don't worry I often get home, so you can be sure that I won't do anything bad to your daughter," I mentioned giving him assurance that I won't do anything bad to his only daughter.

And because I am not interested, but of course, I didn't say that.

"I have confidence in you, Sir," Mang Danny kindly replied to me, and I know from there we understood each other.

To be continued...