"Isabella?" We all turned towards the cabin door, and there stood Alex with the two guys who had been with Chelsie earlier. Seeing Alex made me anxious. I couldn't forget his face from the dream and what he had said. I stepped back when he approached me. Confusion flashed across his face when he saw me retreating, and even the girls seemed puzzled by my reaction. "Are you okay, Isabella?" I looked at all of them before finally locking eyes with Alex, who seemed equally bewildered. I calmed myself. It's just a dream, Isabela. Get a hold of yourself! "Can you all leave me alone for a while? I'm not feeling well," I said without looking at Alex, keeping my head down. Every time I saw him, that scene from the dream played fresh in my mind. They informed me they would leave, except for Alex, who remained quiet and kept staring at me. I lay down and turned to the side, not planning to engage with him right now. I felt the bed shift, and my heart raced, but I forced myself to stay calm
I was shocked, a mix of confusion washing over me. He smiled at me, but due to my surprise, I stumbled and couldn't react immediately. Who wouldn't be surprised? He had used Shena's brother's car, which had become familiar to me. "Oh my, daddy~~" We both turned to look at the three girls who had just come out of the gate. It was already late at night, but there was still enough light to see where we were standing. Some of our classmates also glanced at us, but they didn't stop. They were just intrigued. Rizonel bit her lip while her gaze lingered on Alex. Even the other two girls had their mouths hanging open, and if they were animated, their eyes would be filled with hearts. They delicately tuck their hair behind their ears, all at the same time. It's as if they're enamored with his good looks, acting a bit crazy. Even before, everyone was already impressed by him the first time I saw him, especially when Alex laughed. His voice was deep, and when he laughed, he looked even more h
When we arrived at the bar, Alex didn't let go of my hand, which made me feel uneasy. It became even more awkward as people around us couldn't help but steal glances, as if he didn't want anyone else to touch me but him. We walked until we reached a quieter area, and there, I saw the familiar figure of Shena's brother, along with several other men, who seemed to be a group of seven. I wasn't surprised when I spotted the other two men I had met in Hawaii. As we approached them, I felt the people's attention shift towards us, especially me, making it challenging for me to look directly at them. "Wow! Splendid beauty... Alone?" I was taken aback by the swift comment from one of them. He had a mischievous grin on his face, his focus squarely on the two of us. In his presence, I noticed that Alex's grip on me tightened, almost as if he were angry. "I'm not a ghost, Xavion. F*** you," he retorted sharply. Laughter erupted from the group at his choice of words, leaving me feeling bewild
When I arrived outside, Alex was waiting for me. He must have positioned Shena inside the car quite well. He stood by the bar's exit, his phone pressed to his left ear. He sensed my presence, so he turned to me and greeted me. He also put down his phone and pocketed it. "Silver took Shena," I stopped and faced him. "I thought she was going to dance earlier?" "Their parents called, so Silver had no choice. He didn't mention anything else. Maybe there's an emergency at home. I'll call and ask tomorrow." "Aren't you hungry?" He suddenly asked, not waiting for my response. He began walking toward a car parked at the side of the road. It stood out prominently from the others. "A little. Wait, Aventador?" I exclaimed as the design of his car suddenly became familiar. After my comment, he turned his gaze towards me. "Yes," he replied, his voice carrying a note of satisfaction. "It's a limited edition, you're right. Do you know a lot about cars?" I shrugged. "Not much, really. I saw th
[Read at your own risk] I've been smiling since earlier while I was chatting with Alex. I have a lot of questions for him, especially about his friends. I also catch him glancing at me from time to time, so to avoid feeling uncomfortable, I look for topics to talk about or ask him questions that he willingly answers. I had asked about the other three guys we were with, as they weren't in Hawaii, and Alex explained that they were Kuya Silver's friends. They all met when they were in London. Among the seven of them, Meir was the most pitiable because he got slapped by girls several times. Sylvie was mad at him because Meir and his brother, Oliver, were both known womanizers. Xavion, despite being a prankster, didn't pursue many girls. He was a bit picky and preferred being the one pursued rather than pursuing someone. He was quite popular with the ladies due to his good looks. The Japanese guy, Dalchi, already had a fiancee. Their marriage was arranged when they were young because Da
"WHAT?! Why didn't you tell me sooner? Shit, that was so embarrassing!" Shena shouted angrily while we were inside the cafeteria. A few people turned to look in our direction because of her loud outburst. Her voice was shrill, and it could startle you like a pig being slaughtered. She called me early in the morning, but Alex answered because he woke up early for a work meeting, and he came home around noon, which surprised me. I woke up thinking someone had hugged me, and I almost punched him. When I realized I was in an unfamiliar room, I remembered I had stayed in his penthouse. What's even more embarrassing was that I had no underwear on! Out of embarrassment, I kicked him since he was touching my thighs while I had my back turned to him. He was wearing loose pants, and I almost hit something. I still remember the look of shock on his face when I did that. Who would go hysterical in that situation? I had no underwear, and there was a bump in his pants. He might have misunderstood
As I reached the gate, my phone rang with an unknown number, but I decided to answer it. "Hello? Who's this?" "I'm outside. Where are you?" I furrowed my brow and looked at the number again, but it was still unfamiliar. I held the phone back to my ear. "Who are you?" "What do you mean, who am I? I told you I'd pick you up because mom sent me." Mom? A pickup? As far as I know, I didn't receive any messages on my phone. "Sorry, I think you've got the wrong person. I'm not the one you're looking for." "What do you mean, wrong person, Isabella? I texted you this morning." I quickly checked my messages, and indeed, there was a text that had come through, buried under other messages from different SIM cards I had used. They were reminders to reload because they missed me. It seemed like they remembered me better than others. After reading the message, I realized it was Kuya Silver who had texted me. He was coming to pick me up because they were looking for me at their place. I used to
The enticing aroma of various dishes filled the air, intensifying my hunger. Colorful banners displayed images of delicious meals, tempting us to choose. I was about to take money from my wallet when he suddenly handed the vendor some cash. "I got it... You just eat whatever you like," he said. I want to protest, but I know I'd still lose. Kalel can be quite stubborn at times. I even lost to him in our past arguments. We took a seat at a small table. He excused himself to buy some soft drinks, leaving me alone, and I began to eat. Kalel placed the soft drinks beside me before sitting across from me. We sat in silence, eating, while watching the people around us. Once we finished eating, we both stood up. We started walking while observing the happenings around us. I didn't plan to enjoy myself right now; I wanted to ask him many things, but I knew Kalel was just looking for the right moment to speak. "Why did you do that?" That's the first question I wanted Kalel to answer today