I was alone, seated on the deck with the food on the table. I’m still in my wet clothes while the towel is wrapped on my body. I’m silent and a bit shaking because of the cold. This type of coldness is something that’s not because of the weather. It’s like inside my stomach, it makes me numb.”What more do you need ma’am?” the woman a while ago asked.I looked at the food on the table and pursed my lips. “W-where’s Elijah?” I asked.”Oh, he’s taking a dip on the other side of the deck ma’am.” she smiled.I nodded and smiled lightly. “I’ll just wait for him.” The woman then left. I had the time to space out and contemplate things. Instead of being afraid about what just happened to me. I was more afraid of Elijah's reaction a while ago. He’s hella mad. That’s why I feel like it’s
Later that afternoon, we came back to our villa. It was never the same again. I can’t look at him the same way again. For that short period of time that we are at the sea. It’s like a huge twitch of fate happened.I look at my phone while lazily lying down on the bed. I ran through Lulu’s messages. All of it is just about current updates regarding her ‘mission’ of finding my father.Lulu:I’m quite not sure about this. But according to my own investigation, your father was last seen at a port going to the east.My brows furrowed. Port?Lulu:And that’s just not it. It seems like he’s hopping from one place to another as if he’s running from something.Well he’s probably having the time of his life right? He had a lot of money to spend so it’s probably normal to act that way. But I’m a bit bothered, because one possibility is him getting caught by the authorities.But if that’s the case then why am I still out here? I ca
The day before the wedding, people grew in volume. Everyone becomes busy and some are just having fun. Like today, some of the guests who just arrived are enjoying the beach while the other ones are busy with gown fitting and such. Like us.”You look gorgeous ma’am, who’s your dermatologist?” the sheman designer said. It made me flustered. I look at myself standing at the full length mirror while wearing a nude infinity dress. Maybe this is their wedding’s theme. The sheman slightly touched the ends of my hair. ”I’ll style you tomorrow.” he smirked. He seems to be so fond of me, which made me so shy. ”That man’s hot. Your boyfriend?”He side eyed the man who’s casually waiting at the couch. I looked in his direction as well and saw him scowling in our direction. I immediately avoided his gaze, cleared my throat and shook my head. &rd
I silently sat at the table designated for us at the reception. Elijah seems a bit busy greeting the people that visits our table. It warmed my heart a bit seeing the bride and groom having fun in their reception, while I just enjoyed my solitude. At the middle of the speech of their friends, I felt Elijah’s hands on my palm above the table. My eyes quickly turned to him, a bit startled. I put my hand under the table then he held it again. ”Hmm?” Biting my lip I asked, because I thought he had something to say.His eyes were a bit sleepy as he looked at me. He shook his head lightly then smiled a little. I was about to retrieve my hand when he clasped our fingers to each other. I just bowed my head a bit then focused on the event for him to not notice that I got a bit affected. Some people still approach our table but I noticed that he’s quickly ending the conversation specially that I’m beside him.
I have thought for so long that anger and madness are slowly filling me. Even if I’m not sold to him, I would still believe that I would act the same. I would always stick to my words. All my life, I’ve been abused and exploited that I wasn’t aware of my own well being. Then one day, I woke up and thought that I want to get even. I never thought being bad would be this hard and confusing. Is it because I’m not actually that kind of person? Or is it because it’s him and he’s got a point? While we were both walking, I could feel his tensed shoulders. I can feel that he’s mad, or probably just annoyed with me. I don’t know what’s with me too, I shut my mouth and felt vexed. When we arrived at the stone formation, without a word he held my wrist and guided me to step onto it. I just did it without questioning him. I almost forgot the reason why we’re here. The rock formation
Lulu: Done with that Mr. Anderson. Check your email.I hid my phone as soon as I read that. I saw Elijah glanced at me and I pretended not to mind. We’re going back to Seattle. He's been driving for a couple of hours now. I also can’t remember how many times I had a nap. ”You can watch movies if you want. I’m sorry I’m a boring company.” he chuckled. I smiled lightly and shook my head. ”My chopper is not available since there’s no helipad in Long Beach. I’ll work on that next time.” I don’t know how many times I could be more amazed about his wealth. It’s like he’s just blurting out those things as if it’s nothing. In fact, a month ago I’m using my body to make a living. ”We’ll stop by to have lunch.” Then we stopped at one of the fast food restaurants on the road. I
His parents are the late owners of famous business chains, but their strong point is their steel company who paved the way for them to enter several chains of business. They died. That’s all that’s been told in some of the articles. No reason and seems like it’s intentionally fabricated so that it will be private. But I already know the truth. His parents had been killed, that’s what he told me at the Lighthouse. Surprisingly, Lulu seems to be so good at her job of undercover ‘stalking’. Because she gave me a lot of information about this. She gave me some links to articles stated by a tabloid. It was years ago when the so-called ‘rival’ of Anderson Steel Corporation and Skytouch Company; a much successful contractual company for constructions of skyscrapers, had been the talk of the town. A steel supplier company and a contractual company for an issue of rivalry? That’s oddly to happen. For su
He stared at my eyes for so long. He eyed every corner of my face as if he’s looking for something on it. His jaw clenched repeatedly. ”I’ll order our food.” He stood up.My jaw dropped, shock by his action. Did he just…”E-Elijah,” Hr ran his fingers to his hair and came to the door’s direction, but walked back to the bed again. He wet his lips as he watched me sit on his bed. ”Didn’t you hear me?” I can’t help but to feel bitter. He wet his lips again. He can’t even look me in the eye. ”I said I want you.” My voice cracked. He turned his back and both of his hands went into his head. He’s really looking so frustrated by what he’s seeing and hearing. ”Why? Do I not attract you? Am I disgusting?” ”No!” ”Then why?” I ra