Chapter Forty-Five: Crazy For YouSamantha's POV"Catch!" Jane shouted, her eyes fixed on Anna, who was looking up, waiting for the ball to fall. She positioned herself, extending her hands, ready to catch it at any moment."I got this," she muttered. I sighed as I watched them playing volleyball with the other tourists on the beach."Go, Anna!" I cheered as she spiked the ball over the net. She winked at me when the opposing team couldn’t return the ball."Why aren’t you playing with them?" I heard Oldie say beside me. "Don't tell me you don't know how to play?" He looked at me with a judgmental gaze. I chuckled sarcastically. Though he was right—I do know how to play a little, but I’m not that good. Besides, I can't play volleyball anymore."I don't want to play that kind of game; it's boring. I’d rather play with you in bed," I whispered to him with a sly smile, thinking about my mischievous plans.He glared at me, then suddenly bent down, looking directly into my eyes. I gulped be
Chapter Forty-Six: TeasingSamantha's POV“Are you guys ready?” Jane asked us. Among us, she's the most enthusiastic when it comes to this kind of activity. She was carrying a heavy backpack. “I was born ready,” Anna answered, holding a stick in her hand.“I'll carry that,” Ray said as he took Elisha's bag from her. She handed it to him, and they started walking.I was only carrying food and water in my backpack. Diego was carrying the rest.We were going hiking today. We had actually decided to start early in the morning.“Do you remember, Anna, when Tiffany the slut approached us?” Jane asked her. Anna nodded repeatedly as she continued walking behind her.“Yup, I remember it clearly, like it happened only yesterday,” she said confidently. What were they talking about? Tiffany never mentioned anything to me about approaching them.“What did she say?” I asked curiously, trying to walk faster.“Tiffany told us to stay away from you. Maybe she knew at that time that we didn't like her
Chapter Forty-Seven: RainSamantha's POVWe finally arrived at the peak of the mountain. It’s beautiful here. I spread my arms to feel the wind. This is what a cloud looks like. This mountain isn't as high as others, but I can still see the entire hotel.We will head back after lunch, but for now, we'll stay here. I am sitting on a large rock, taking pictures.I noticed Diego standing and looking at the view. I started taking pictures of him until he noticed. Then I decided to take videos.“Can you smile? I’m filming you,” I told him, but he just stared at me. I walked towards him, still holding my phone.“You really look handsome, even on camera. You could be an actor. You look like the leading man in a movie, and I’m your leading lady,” I said, filming both of us as I smiled broadly.“See? We really look good together,” I told him, even pinching his cheek. He glared at me.“Have you ever thought of entering the modeling industry?” I asked, curious. I’m sure there have been agencies
Chapter Forty-Eight: Responsibility Samantha's POVMy head hurts as I wake up. My throat is dry as I try to speak. I open my eyes slowly. “You're awake,” Diego said with his messy hair. “Water,” I tried to speak. Damn it, I'm thirsty. He hurriedly left the room. I look around. Did he just take good care of me? There's also a towel on my forehead. The door opened, and he was holding a glass of water.“Here,” he helped me sit and lean my back on the wall. I started drinking. I gave him the glass after I finished. He placed it on the table.“How are you feeling?” he asked me. He removed the towel from my forehead. He placed the back of his palm on it to feel if I'm still hot.“My head still hurts, but I'll be okay,” I told him while smiling genuinely.“You should rest. Are you hungry?” he asked me. He really sounded so worried.“Yup, I want to eat pizza,” I told him. He nodded without hesitation and grabbed his phone.“What else?” he asked me. I shook my head. “That's all. Thank you,” I
Chapter Forty-Nine: You Can't Control MeSamantha's POVAfter the hiking, we did other activities, like going for a walk by the seaside. But for now, we're just going to have a bonfire.We started fixing our tents while the others were grilling meat. We also have drinks that Elisha prepared for tonight.After we were done with our tents, I went to grab a glass of drink. Diego instantly glared at me. I just ignored it and drank it in one gulp.“Woah, easy,” Elisha told me. I just smiled a bit while thinking about Diego. I was about to call him when someone approached him. That group was on the other side.They were talking until they invited him over. He went there. There were also girls who looked at him as soon as he was introduced by that man.“They were Diego's friends when he was in high school, though I'm not sure about the others,” Elisha said when she noticed that I'd been looking at that part.I nod. So he'd rather sit there than with us? Fine.“Let's just enjoy this night,” I
Chapter Fifty: He Loved HerSamantha's POVI am walking alone by the seaside, watching the sunrise. I can see up close just how beautiful it is. I started to take a picture of it.It's actually amazing how this place has a pool near the clean beach, with the mountains surrounding it. I can understand why there are so many tourists here.I stop walking when a small wave sweeps away a small starfish. I curiously place it on my palm and take a photo of it. Since I was a kid, I've really enjoyed taking pictures of different views or things—anything that catches my attention.“Do you want to go back to the water?” I ask it as if it’s going to answer me. I remove my footwear before wading into the water. When the water reaches my knees, I place the starfish back. It's still cold here.“Why are you up so early?” I hear someone speak from behind. From his voice, I already know who it is.I don’t turn to look at him. I go back to get my footwear and start walking again. I can feel that he’s fo
Chapter Fifty-One: MarriedDiego's POVMy gaze shifts to her as she laughs with her cousins. “I’m happy to see you with Sam. She’s an adorable lady,” Elisha says, watching them play together.“What do you think of her?” I ask. She glances at me before chuckling.“Really? You’re asking me that? Sam is your wife, dummy,” she laughs, clearing her throat. I glare at her; she knows how to tease me.Elisha is one of my closest cousins and also knows how to handle business—she’s very clever.“She’s amazing. I mean, look at her. A very jolly woman. She can even make everyone smile with her jokes. And I like how friendly she is. She’s innocent and lovely,” she says, glancing at me.“I’m glad you’re married. I thought you’d be single forever,” she laughs. I sigh, placing my hands in my pockets.“What’s with the face?” she asks. I shake my head.“Nothing, it’s just that—I don’t know,” I tell her. She looks at me suspiciously. I look away.“Are you hiding something I don’t know? Wait! Don’t tell
Chapter Fifty-Two: Small InsectSamantha's POVThis will be our last day here. I’m having coffee in the cottage alone since my cousins, Elisha, and Diego are busy packing.I giggled, having escaped to our room. I don’t want to pack my things. I lean my back against the wooden wall, staring at the sea. I’ll come back to this place when I have free time.“Hi, I remember you,” a guy approached me. My brow furrowed as I looked at the man in front of me. “I’m sorry?” I don’t remember knowing this person.“Oh, you might not remember my face. I’m Jonathan, the one who approached you the other night,” he said. I was still confused, but then I remembered his name.“Jonathan? Oh, sorry. I was drunk that time,” I chuckled. He leaned against the entrance, holding a cup of tea.He cleared his throat as he stared at me. I felt uncomfortable with the way he was looking at me.“You’re beautiful. The guy from the other night, is he your boyfriend?” he suddenly asked. Maybe he’s referring to Diego. “No