Our flight going to City A is quite long and we just landed in the Airport at exactly six in the morning.
It's still so early and I'm really really exhausted! Even though it was a 17 hours flight, I still didn't get enough sleep and right now, I feel so dizzy like I wanted to vomit or something.
Argh. I hate this feeling! This is the reason why I hate long flights! - she complained inside.
"Here," Kath handed her a bottled water and an Advil.
"Thank you." I said then sat on the waiting area and ate my medicine.
Kath sat beside me, "The driver will be here in 30 minutes."
"Hmm," I sighed. Another ride.
After a while I stood up, "Kath, I'll just go to the restroom."
"Okay. Do you want me to accompany you?"
"Nope, just stay here. I'll be quick."
***
I've been looking for the sign of the comfort room or restroom but I can't find it! Ugh. The guard said it's on the right side but I've been walking and still couldn't find it.
But I continued walking while looking around hoping to see that sign when I suddenly bumped into something hard.
"Aww," I groaned in pain while holding my forehead.
"Tsk." I looked at the man in front of me and was ready to scowl at him but I stopped when I saw his face.
F*ck. She cursed inside.
"Big bro! Why do you walk so fast?" I heard someone shouted. But I couldn't get my eyes off of the person in front of me. He had the kind of face that can stop you in your tracks and made you fall on your knees.
I stared at him. He wore a slim fitting tailored suit that emphasized his broad shoulders and slender waist. His white shirt was buttoned all the way up to his collar. His cool and calm demeanor was like that of an olden day emperor that can be seen on Dramas.
Damn. I've never seen such a good-looking guy before... - She thought.
Maybe the man noticed her checking him out-- I mean-- observing him because he looked into my direction. He directed his gaze as deep as the ocean at me. The way he looks at me... like a surgery knife dissecting me piece by piece. His chilling stare... it made my bones shudder!
Fudgee bar! Why is he looking at me like that? And why can't I take my eyes off him? - I asked myself.
"Big bro?" I looked away when I heard someone called him, again.
Oh my gosh! I stared at him! That's so embarrassing!
I bet I am as red as a tomato right now.
I shifted my gaze to the person who keeps on calling him "Big bro". But my eyes widen when I recognize who he is!
"Z-Zifan Deguzs?" I blurted out.
He was the Deguzs Empire second prince, Kingdom Entertainment's boss, but leaving his stunning looks and titles aside, he was known as a playboy!
I can't be wrong. He's definitely Zifan!
Who wouldn't recognize him? He's more famous than the other celebrities. He has so many scandals! And it's all about him being a playboy! And he's not even a celebrity!
"Hi, miss beautiful! I'm Zifan and you are?" he asked then extended his hands to me.
He's really Zifan! Goodness gracious! Maezhei told herself, still couldn't believe that she is seeing the famous Zifan in person!
But wait, if he is Zifan Deguzs, it means that this ice statue here in front of her, the one she bumped into is... Zake Deguzs?!
Zifan called him Big bro and the Entertainment Industry knows that the only person Zifan called Big bro is his mysterious older brother, Zake Deguzs!!
No one knows about what he looks like but his name is well-known! Be it in the entertainment industry or business world! And only few people knew his real face because he hates to be seen on televisions or in public. And no one even dare to upload a photo of him because if you dare then your life is over!
But there's a rumor that the reason why he doesn't do interviews or any other public appearances is because he's ugly. He's ashamed to show his ugly face to the public.
Damn! I can't believe that I actually believe those rumors!
Ugly, who? This guy in front of me is SUPER HANDSOME!!
He's tall and masculine. He had a look uncommon to most people. His eyes were mesmerizing blue like an ocean. He has a thick natural eyebrows, which sloped downwards in a cold and serious expression. His face was strong and defined, his features molded from granite, as if sculpted by a famous artist. He carried an imperious nose well and his angular cheekbones carved down towards a flinty jaw.
His existence was like a King sans a crown!
What the heck? So, this is the mysterious older brother of Zifan and the World's famous King of Fortune, Zake Deguzs?!
And he is in front of me, right now!
Am I dreaming?
I pinched my thigh to test if this was just a dream or I am just seeing things but I am not! He is real! He is the patriarch of the Deguzs Empire! Oh My Gosh!
"Pfft." I snapped back to reality when I heard someone chuckled. I averted my gaze and turn to Zifan who's suppressing his laugh.
What the heck? He saw me staring at his older brother!
Maezhei felt like his cheeks had flushed even redder. How she wished she could dig a hole and bury herself in it!
"Miss Beautiful, my hands are tired..." Zifan said and looked at me mischievously. I looked at his hand that was still extended in front of me.
Sh*t. I cursed.
"Oh!"
He was asking for my name but I was too mesmerized and too engrossed staring at his brother to notice it. And damn, I didn't noticed that we are staring at each other for a while now.
I was about to extend my hand when I heard a "Tsk" again and then someone walked in the middle of us making my hands be pushed aside.
I looked at Zake's direction. He looked at me coldly before he turned his gaze away to me.
"Big bro, wait!" Zifan called and followed his brother but he suddenly stopped then turned to my direction.
"I'm sorry about that though it was nice meeting you! We'll definitely meet again, for sure!" Then he ran after his brother.
"Kuya! Why do you walk so fast? You are always in a hurry!" Zifan said while chasing his brother.
[Kuya - Older brother]
The two was long gone but I was still here, standing and still staring at the direction where they disappeared. And I am still thinking if that incident really happen.
And what did Zifan just said? We'll meet again? I don't think so.
Because people like them are hard to see and rare to be encountered especially his brother.
--hidayawu--
"Zhei, where have you been? I went to the rest room but you're not there!" Kath asked worriedly as soon as she saw me. "Sorry, I was lost while looking for the rest room." she then smiled at her while clinging her arms to Kath. "Our luggage is already in the car, let's go." "Okay!" Maezhei replied while still clinging to her arms. "By the way, you won't believe who I just bumped into!" I told her. "Who?" Kath became alert, "Don't tell me it's your scumbag ex and your fake sister?!" "No, not them." I chuckled a little. She's more affected than me. "Then, who? And please why are you laughing? Stop it." She said a little irritated. "Haha sorry I can't help it. It's just that you still look like an angel even when you're angry. So, I really can tell if your mad or not." she teased. "Argh, I hate you!" "Love you too!" I laugh again. I saw her lips curve upward a little. I know she loves me too. "Who d
Maezhei was silent while they were eating. She was still in a daze after seeing the people who she just saw after five years and they are just sitting near them. About three tables away. They didn't saw her and she's thankful with that. Yes, she doesn't care about them anymore but it still shock her to see them after all those years. So they're still together, huh? They really love each other. Well... good for them. - she thought. Maezhei looked away. She still hate them. Of course, she was not a saint to forgive them that easily. After what they've done to her? Hah. I'll take back what's really mine. Though, I don't really care about the money of the Dayone's but... I won't give it to that white lotus! I am the real heiress and she's just nothing but a fake daughter! "Zhei, are you okay?" Maezhei was lost to her thoughts that she didn't notice that Kath was already in front of her. She just nodded. "Then, why
In the CEO office of the Deguzs Corporation. The tall and slender Zake sat on his swivel chair. His assistant Lawrence Lee stood there respectfully. "Mr. Deguzs, Rose has brought a message from Doctor Z." Zake looked up coldly. "What is it?" Lawrence coughed and touched his glasses. Then, he read out the message methodically. "Doctor Z asks, 'Mr. Lee, are you looking for me in such a hurry because your boss require brain surgery?'" "...." As soon as he said those words, the temperature in the room dropped to a freezing point. After a long while, Zake finally suppressed his anger and squeezed out two words, "The Photo!" Lawrence instantly understood what he meant, and he immediately brought out a photo of Doctor Z that he had bought at a high price and handed it to him.
At the same time, in the office of the owner of the White Tiger Bar, the atmosphere was heavy. The bar owner, manager, security, and all the related staff trembled together in a huddle, as if they were all about to face imminent disaster. All because of the Deguzs' most precious treasure, Little White Tiger, had gone missing. Sitting on the sofa, Zake Deguzs' expression was very cold. He was like an ice sculpture, without the slightest trace of emotion, but he exuded such tremendous pressure that everyone standing before him felt their legs shake, and their sweat falls like rain. No one dared to make a sound. On his side was a young man kneeling by his feet, his face was full of tears and snot, "B-Big bro, I-I'm really sorry. It's all my fault! I shouldn't have bring Little White with me! If something's bad happen to him then I won't live any longer!" After Zifan finished talking, a kick was thrown at his chest. The sound of a bone breaking ma
Zake immediately went closer to the woman but when he recognized who it was, he paled. It's the woman from the airport! - he thought. "What happened here?" his voice raged. He walked over and directly picked Maezhei up in his arms. He smelled the strong scent of blood at the same time, he smelled a hint of a subtle fragrance, not the pungent smell of a perfume, but more like a flower that had bloomed on a glacier. Everyone didn't know how to respond. They are still dumbstruck of what's happening. Zifan Deguzs coming out of nowhere calling the big white tiger "Little White" and now this handsome cold guy in front of them who has a powerful presence of a person who always found himself in top positions and the murderous aura that could only be exuded by someone who experienced thousands of battles suddenly oozed right out. "President Deguzs, this is..." The owner of the bar had a face full of bewilderment, and was failing to und
Maezhei could never had imagined that the white tiger she just saved, would turn out to be the Deguzs most treasured and dangerous possession. This white tiger was kept by Zake in Seed Island. It is a private island that was surrounded by a big dense forest where white tigers often roamed around by themselves. The white tiger's name was Snowy because of its soft snowy-like fur. He's the youngest white tiger in the Seed Island that's why they also nicknamed him as Little White Tiger. Maezhei looked at the ice statue that was standing near her but regretted it right after she saw that he's staring at her intently. She was uncomfortable with the way he stare at her so, she shifted her gaze to the door but her cat-like eyes suddenly widen when she saw the white tiger who had its snow-white fur slowly entering the room. "Oh my god!" she squealed. "Great Whiteee!!" she said excitedly and was about to run into the white tiger but a strong arm stoppe
"What... What did you just say?" she asked bewildered. Did I heard it right? "Marry me." he repeated. Maezhei went completely lifeless, before coughing fiercely, again. After finally managing to stop her coughing, she hurriedly looked at Zifan with intensity. "Please translate!" she mouthed at him asking for help. However, Zifan was also stunned. He was completely dazed. "Big bro, what do you mean? You did not just offer her to marry you... right?" Zifan cautiously asked but Zake didn't even bother glancing at him. He was just staring intently at the girl seating on the hospital bed. "Wait, d-don't tell me you've decided to repay me with your body because I saved Snowy?" Maezhei said falteringly. Zake inclined his head slightly and thought about it for a while before he nodded, "You could say that." Maezhei was dumbfounded. Maybe I was not just shot in my shoulder. I think I h
Even though Maezhei's wound is not yet healed, she forces herself to get away with the Deguzs brothers especially to Zake. He's the most good looking guy I ever met, yes, but every time I heard his cold voice, and meet his intense eyes my knees will started to tremble! I get nervous and my heart beats erratically when he was near! He's scaring the hell out of me! It was traffic and it took her 45 minutes to arrive at Royale Hotel. She thanked the driver and went straight to their room. When she entered the room where they are staying, she saw Kath on the couch watching television while laughing. "And here I thought that you're very worried about me," she scoffed while looking at her friend in disbelief. "Zhei! What are you doing here? Are you okay now?" Kath immediately stood up upon seeing her. "Really, Kath? You're asking me, what am I doing here? I was shot and you didn't even bother to visit me in the hospital! You're even watching
"Maezhei, the producer, screen writer, and I are very pleased with you but reality is cruel. But money is one of the most important thing in making a movie. We need funds in order to do a movie. We pick whom to cast in a movie through audtition, yes, but we are not the only one who make decisions here..." Director Martin paused.As Maezhei listened, her heart sank like a stone falling to the bottom of the ocean. Had she been replaced after all? Then, why did the screen writer called her a while ago to go to the filming set tomorrow?"Yes, Chairman Dayone looked for me to replace you but..." the director continued to say. "But you were lucky, Maezhei. Another investor was very impressed with you, so make sure you do your best!""What... what did you just say?" she
"Rest here. I'll just make a call." Maezhei just nodded. Zake got out of her room and directly went to his study room. When he entered his office, he immediately call Zifan, "Come here tonight. I have something to discuss with you." Right after he said those sentence, he didn't wait for Zifan's reply and ended the call. He made some more calls and give instructions to them. After that, Zake went downstairs to give orders to the servants to make an early dinner. But he has not yet come down when he heard some noise coming from the kitchen. Maezhei tried to sleep again when Zake went out her room but everytime she tried to close her eyes, she kept on hearing the voice on her head.
"Dr. Silvestre, please." Zake said as he wriggled his hand out of the girl's embrace. However, even if he moved just an inch away from her, Maezhei became visibly distressed and tightened her grip, as if she was holding onto her only lifeline. The chief disciple got a clear glimpse of Maezhei's appearance, and a trace of astonishment flashed in his eyes. This girl was so beautiful that even when she looked so weak and her cheeks were flushed, she was still extremely stunning. No wonder the great Zake Deguzs, who was said to be ruthless, and cold was so worried about her. I wonder what illness this girl's contracted?- the chief disciple thought. Zake looked at the elderly man and asked, "Could you take her pulse like this?" Dr. Silvestre coughed lightly, "I am afraid not. It'll affect the results." He thought he'd been called
Maezhei came back to the Platinum Residence. She thought she forgot about what happened that day but hearing his father's words "...shaming my Dayone family" and "her father's biggest embarassment", her memories all came back to her. Her video using drugs. The reason why she became her father's 'embarassment'. Silica and her has the same birthdate but they celebrated it separately. Silica's birthday was celebrated the day before their birthday. But it was just a scheme by Silica because that day, Maezhei was lured to a bar by her and was tricked by a group of people to try drugs. At that time, the house was filled with boys and girls using drugs. The scene looked very c
"Did you find any lead?" Zake asked without any expression on his face. He was seating on the sofa inside the private room of the hospital. His Grandma was still unconscious so he can't leave the hospital yet. "We're still locating her location----" Lawrence started explaining but he was interrupted when a phone started ringing. Zake reached out his phone on the coffee table and when he saw the name of the caller on the screen, without further ado, he answered the call. It was the investigator they hired to look for Doctor Z. "Mr. Deguzs, we’ve confirmed that Doctor Z has indeed returned to the States. And we have received news that she is coming to the hospital in town for an operation!" Zake's thin lips parted slightly. Hisface darken when he heard the investigator. Finally, they have found Doctor Z... After a few minutes he ended the call. He was about to give an order to Lawrence when an excited Zifan rushed
"Chairman Dayone," she called. Chairman Dayone looked at her with a heavy expression, extremely unhappy with the way she was dressed. "What are you wearing?" Chairman Dayone sneered. Maezhei looked down and smile sarcastically, "Heh. What am I wearing? Are you concerned of me now?" "Do you have no shame? Why are you competing with your sister? I am telling you! Stop this nonsense right now and give up your role!" he angrily scolded. Maezhei felt pain in her chest as soon as she heard him say those words. It's as if someone squeeze her heart that she can't breathe properly. She knew it! It's for Silica again! Maezhei's expression was cold as she glance at her so called 'father'. She chuckled and said, "Sister? Are you kidding me? She's not a real Dayone!" Chairman Dayone was abruptly in a rage, "Maezhei, what kind of words are you saying?!" Maezhei raised her brow. "Obviously, I'm speaking in a human language. Can't Chai
After the Opening Ceremony was the evening dinner. All the cast members, investors and special guests were gathered in the banquet hall, eating, drinking and getting to know one another. The atmosphere was very relaxed and lively. They were all happy chatting when Maezhei arrived. Seeing that Maezhei had arrived, the assistant director was the first to stand up and pull her over to his side, you could tell how satisfied he was with her. "Finally, our second female lead is here! Come, come sit down here," then he pulled a chair for her. "Speaking of which, isn't it such a coincidence that the two beauties of our cast both come from the same company and they even have the same surname, Dayone!" The screen writer exclaimed. 'Yeah. Same company, same surname, and same manager. what a f*cking coincidence!' - Maezhei sneered in her heart. "Alright, alright! The food is getting cold. Let's all dig in!" Director Martin uttered.
At that moment when Maezhei was being interviewed, Silica's nails were digging into her palms, and her face become so ugly that she was close to losing her composure. She then called her manager. "Why is she here? Didn't I tell you not to inform her about today's event?" she scolded. She had purposely let her manager inform Maezhei at the last minute to make her a laughing stock at the opening ceremony. However, she had never thought that it would result in her making a stunning appearance to the crowd instead! "Y-Yes," the manager stammered. "Then, why is she here?" Silica asked with gritted teeth. "I-I don't know! I informed the other employees not to inform her---" "Stupid! What kind of brain do you have? It's just a simple task but you can't even do it properly!!" she spat angrily. The manager just bowed her head and didn't argue anymore. 'Damn it, the outfit she was wearing was worth several millions. H
Director Martin had an expectant look on his face after he finished speaking. As expected, the reporters turned to look in the direction Director Martin indicated, and were all stunned silly. "This... isn't she too beautiful?!" - one of the reporters exclaimed. "Who is she? I've never seen her before." "She's the second female lead?" "I think she's quite... familiar." - one of the fans. "Me too! I think I've seen her before... Ah! She's an artist from Star Entertainment, Maezhei Dayone! Oh my god! She's so pretty!" "Maezhei Dayone? She's Maezhei Dayone? Sh*t! My brother's been talking about her! I didn't know she's this beautiful..." "She's stunning! She's so... gorgeous." Maezhei was wearing a magenta dress made out of lace. The cut of the dress perfectly emphasized her mesmerizing waistline, and the neckline exposed her elegant collarbone. The color was even harder to pull off than pure red. Although the desig