September 19, 2024. Chapter 1-2. I'm late again today. The second chapter will be in less than two hours.
“Do you like it?” Adrian asked, using the exact words in the movie. A laugh escaped Riley’s lips. She answered, “It’s spectacular. It’s like a dream.”Riley looked around with sparkling eyes. They were in a small pond, roughly two acres, and a humble brick home was not too far from them. Other structures were nearby, too, and they appeared to be storage areas. She could also identify water pumps on one side of the lake, which meant that a water system was in place. Of course, there were other things she did not understand, like some tall metal bars from the pond’s access path. Adrian explained, “As you can see, this is an artificial freshwater pond. The family that owns the place grows catfish for a living. They let me rent their entire property today, including their wonderful home.”Riley looked back and quickly found Miguel standing by the pond’s wooden access path. Miguel was grinning and waving at them, saying, “This is what you call love, right, Mrs. King?”Miguel’s statement
"I'm upset!" Riley exclaimed. Zia sipped on her coffee and replied, "Okay, calm down. Tell me about it.""Adrian is meeting with his college ex, Daisy Harold, next week," Riley mentioned. "Their families have been business partners for years, but the Harolds moved to Canada, and since then, they've only been investors in King's Enterprises. Now they're back and want to take a more active role in managing their shares.""Okay, and you are worried because?" Zia asked. "It's an ex-girlfriend, Zia!" Riley reacted. "And Daisy, she is like the girl version of Adrian. She is smart, beautiful, and just perfect.""Smart, beautiful, and just perfect? That sounds like you too, Riley," Zia remarked before she laughed. "Besides, so what if she is an ex? You have an ex-husband too.""Yeah, but they will potentially work together," Riley said. "And I just don't feel comfortable with it.""Work together in the same office? How will that work?" Zia inquired. Riley and Zia were catching up in a coffe
"Um." Zia's face was bright red. She responded, "Yes, Cuddle Muffin."Clint quickly brought Zia closer to his chest, and she caught a whiff of his expensive perfume. He said, "I like to cuddle with Zia, and that's why she calls me Cuddle Muffin. I, on the other hand, think Zia has the sweetest lips in the world.""Awww. You guys are so sweet," Riley teased. "Get a room!"Zia couldn't believe what Riley had done, but there was no undoing it now. Admitting she hadn't found another man in the past few years felt humiliating too. All she could do was go along with it."Um. I'm sorry, who are you?" Sonia asked, referring to Clint. "And are you really Zia's fiance?""I am the Chief Executive Assistant to Adrian King. My name is Clint, and yes, I am Zia's fiance. I love her to death and can't wait to marry her," Clint said, making Riley chuckle. "Uh, Cuddle Muffin, you're making me blush," Zia said, playfully smacking Clint's chest. Her gesture was a subtle warning for him to stop, but Clint
A week passed. "I'm still mad at you," Zia said while waiting for the resort transfer by the port.Clint had a smile on his face. He gave her a ring and said, "Well, you won't be mad at me for long, Sweet Lips.""What's that?" Zia asked. "Your engagement ring? And you better put it on because your family is coming over," Clint said affectionately to Zia.Zia snapped behind her, and seeing her parents, her aunt and uncle, Sonia and Kent, closing in, she panicked. She grabbed the ring and put it on, saying, "Thank you, Cuddle Muffin!""Did you drop your engagement ring?" Sonia asked Zia. "I was admiring it, and it fell off my hand," Zia replied, looking at her ring. When she did, she almost choked because the thing seemed expensive, judging by the size and stones' reflection."Oh, my god! That is a big rock!" Zia's aunt, Stella, remarked. She approached and noted, "This could be worth four hundred thousand dollars!""Five hundred ninety thousand dollars, to be exact," Clint revealed.
"Seriously?" Zia reacted as a resort shuttle drove them to their villa. "Did you have to make Brian think that?""At least we did not have to convince him further that we are a couple," Clint said before laughing. He removed his glasses and wiped the lenses with a cloth. Seeing him like that brought back memories of when Clint didn't wear glasses. Paired with his dark blond hair, Zia thought he looked even more handsome without them. She must have been staring too long because he flashed a smirk and said, "Am I really that hot?"He laughed at his own remark, but Zia could not also deny how he truly looked attractive when he smiled. "Whatever," Zia grumbled while looking away. Then, remembering Sonia's reaction at the front desk earlier. So, she changed the topic. "I must admit, I enjoyed Sonia's disheartened reaction when she found out we were staying at a presidential villa."The best part was how Clint had also arranged for her parents to stay in an exceptional beach villa. It wasn
“Why did you bring this? I told you to bring the one-piece swimsuit,” Zia said to Clint. “Why did you bring the two-piece swimsuit if you did not want to wear it?” Clint asked back with a brow raised. “This was supposed to be my backup plan,” Zia reasoned. The two were arguing outside the ladies’ changing room by the beach because Clint did not follow Zia’s instructions. “Why not wear the two-piece one and make the one-piece swimwear the backup plan,” Clint suggested. “I don’t like wearing sexy clothes. It’s just not my thing,” Zia said before making a face. “What? Why not?” Clint asked. “I prefer the two-piece swimwear for you, Zia.”“Uh!” Raising her palms, Zia said, “I give up. I’ll wear it.” Zia spent a lot of time in the bathroom. When she stepped out, she slouched and covered herself with her arms. Clint leaned against the bathroom doorframe and said, “You know, the Zia I know is confident in herself.”“I’m just not sure if I look good, you know,” Zia remarked. “What are
"Fun day, huh?" Clint said as he walked out of the bathroom with only a towel around his waist. 'Damn, he looks fine.' Zia, whistled inside, watching the magnificent view from the vanity table. She was putting moisturizer on her face and could not help but admire Clint's slender waist, broad shoulders, and muscular back. While Clint gave Zia his back, her eyes landed on the shape of his ass. He took out a white shirt and put it on him. After that, Zia anticipated that he would wear his briefs and shorts as he wore his towel, but he suddenly removed the cover around his waist!"Ahh!" Zia screamed, covering her eyes. She might actually see his thing!"What's wrong?" she heard Clint ask, and Zia opened her eyes, only to be disappointed. Clint was already wearing his boxers! He wasn't naked after all!"Why were you wearing a towel around you if you already had boxers underneath it?" Zia asked in frustration. A smirk became painted on his face as he said, "I just wanted to see if you
‘This is different,’ Zia thought as she savored the kiss. Compared to the one they shared on the beach, that evening’s kisses were hotter!Clint hovered over her, his soft lips commanding the way their lips were locked in a delicate yet stirring way. His tongue was warm and sweet, gently playing with hers. It did not help that Clint kept pulling her towards him. Their chests were practically colliding. Through those thin layers of clothes, she could feel the solidness of his chest. “Mmmm,” Zia moaned into Clint’s mouth. Her eyes were closed as she rested her hand on the back of his neck. She unwittingly raised her leg, resting it above his thigh, and before she knew it, Clint was caressing her outer thigh. Zia gasped at that exciting sensation. She pulled away from the kiss to look down, but she did not want him to stop, either. So, she returned to savor his lips, and from then on, it only got more intense. This time, their lips parted with deeper desire, allowing their tongues to