The Playboy’s Downfall novel Chapter 2

“HEY, APOLLO!”

Isla greeted her brother who had just come home. She looked at the clock on the wall and it was already five in the morning.-

“Did you find him?” she asked and went closer to her brother who was now frowning at her.

“What? I’m just asking if you find him,” she said and smiled.

Apollo nodded which makes Isla’s smile reach her eyes. “Great!” she exclaimed.

“Cut your fantasies to that man, Isla. He’s no good for you. Zero is like your older brother,” Apollo uttered as he walked towards their wide kitchen.

“Yeah, right. You told him he will be my last dance?” she asked, excitement-filled in her voice.

Apollo then glared at her. “You promised me that you won’t fantasize—”

“Big bro, I know right? Anyway, what do you want? Brewed soya beans or hot caramel coffee?” she asked as she walked to the other side of the kitchen.

Apollo frowned. “Caramel coffee. You should let the maid do the chores—”

“Bro, I’m already big and we only have Nana Norm and she’s already old. You’re diverting the main topic again,” she said and shook her head.

“Zero will come and already agreed for that fucking—"

“Bro! No cursing! A baby here,” she interrupted and raised her hand.

Apollo arched his brow. “Yeah, our baby. So, don’t you dare have a boyfriend? ‘Kay? You’re too young. You should focus on your studies first.”

“Yes, father,” she replied and laughed.

Apollo just shook his head. His sister is really playful. She’s a star that gives light to their life. She’s too jolly and always saw things in a positive way. She’s too pure and innocent.

“So, Zero—”

“Zero again?” he asked and his forehead creased.

Isla smiled and gestured a peace sign. “I’m just happy and you knew that he’s my crush ever since—”

“Crush or are you already developing something, hmm?”

She bit her lower lip and continue what she was doing. “J-Just a crush…” she muttered.

“Be sure of it. Focus on your studies, you’ll already be a college student next month. You’ll be staying at the dorm—”

“No! I don’t want it. I will be staying in a condo with my best friend. Mom and I already talked about it,” she said and looked at him

Apollo heaved a deep sigh. “Bring Nana Norm with you, okay?”

“What am I? A five-year-old kid?” she retorted and put the cup of caramel coffee in front of him. She pulled the chair across from him and sit down.

“Yes. You’re still a baby to us. You know mom is always busy with those business trips and can’t see you all the time. I have to manage my own company too. I can’t see you all the time either. You’re growing up and we only want the—”

“I already know how to take care of myself, Bro. I knew my limitations.”

Apollo sighed. “You don’t know how this world works, Isla.”

She laughed and shook her head. “I didn’t know that approaching you will bring me to a certain life lesson. Don’t worry, my awesome brother. I will do my best to make you and mom proud,” she uttered.

Apollo smiled. “We knew that. And sweetie, you already making us proud always,” he said and winked at her.

“Aw. I’m really flattered. Love you.”

Apollo arched his brow. “Hmm… it’s unusual of you to say those words to your big bro,” he grinned, “what do you want?”

She flashed a smile. “Can I spend a night with Becca?”

Apollo frowned. “Sleepover?”