My eyes widened as my jaw dropped while looking at Vance. He didn't seem to care at all. I was so eager to punch his smirking face, but I gasped after hearing a knock on my door."Sofia, sweetie, you in there?" Mom was just right in front of my room now. I massaged my head while he leaned closer, reaching my ear. "Why hide in the closet if I could hide in the bathroom, silly," he whispered before entering my bathroom. He then carefully closed the door.I sighed and looked around."Mom, wait!" I said after she knocked three times again."What are you doing there, Sofia?" I looked into my luggage and grabbed my robe. I then wrapped it around my body before opening the door. "Mom!" I chuckled, slightly awkward. "I was in the bathroom.""Oh, taking a shower this early? Do you have a jacuzzi in there? Let me see your bathro---"I blocked mom's way before she could even enter my room. "Mom, uh... how's the island? Have you guys found a place where we could spend the night?" My knees were
"Kyle," Vance murmured.I grabbed my phone from his hand. I declined the call before throwing my phone on the bed. "Kyle," he murmured again.I sighed and pulled him near the door. "You better leave now. Be sure there's no one near my room before you go out. Let me check." I slightly opened the door and sneaked my head out. I looked around and puffed a breath. "Walk faster."He chuckled and tapped my head. "Chill, Sofia. See you around." He pinched my nose before he sneaked out of my room. I immediately closed the door and locked it. I leaned my back on the wall as I squeezed my eyes shut. Please, I hoped no one would see him. My heart was thudding crazily. I shook my head before I went back to my bathroom and continued taking a bath.While exfoliating my body, I couldn't stop thinking about how good Vance's illicit touches were. I shook my head before I rinsed my body. I then grabbed my towel and chose an outfit from my luggage. I contemplated whether to wear a dress or just as sim
He smirked and walked down the porch after whispering to me. I was left stunned by my body hair awakening. He clearly knew how to give me goosebumps.There was no way I was going to share a tent with him. It was too risky! I puffed a breath before I walked back inside. Mom was still in the kitchen, and Franklin was helping him pack the foods my mom had prepared.Hans was in the living room, watching a murder documentary on the huge television. I sat beside him and tried to entertain myself. I loved watching mysteries and documentaries about serial killers. "Be careful." Hans suddenly uttered."What?" My brows crossed at him while his eyes were fixed on the TV. "What do you mean?" I asked again when he didn't speak.He finally met my eyes. "Be careful at hiking. You hate hiking, don't you?" "Is it that obvious?" I asked sarcastically."Yeah, it is so obvious." He smirked playfully.I furrowed again. He sounded as if his words had double meanings. I stared at him, clueless, while he t
"And what about our parents?" I crossed my arms over my chest. "I'm sure they will be looking for us, you lunatic!""Then it's going to be a hide-and-seek game. Much more fun, right?" Vance was so confident."Asshole." I hissed. "You're gonna get my mom so worried!" I shook my head, but my thoughts started squeezing my heart. Fine! I really did love his idea, but my mom would go crazy looking for us. "We definitely cannot do that." I sighed. My chest got heavier. His idea was totally great, but fuck it!"You can still change your mind. Come on!""Vance, do you---""Sofia!" Mom's voice thundered my heart. She ran towards me and almost tripped after passing by some fallen branches. "What are you two doing?! We thought we lost you." Mom held my shoulders and scanned me from head to toe."I noticed she wasn't walking behind me, so I went back and found her here," Vance explained to mom, and when he looked back at me, I saw how his ea
I heard enough. I started walking away, but the rustling sound caught their attention. "Sofia, come back here," Vance commanded as I stepped further away."I'm tired," I said without looking back at them. Hell no, I wouldn't want to see them together again. I was starting to regret I joined this trip except for the part in the cabin where --- oh fuck! Shut it, Sofia. "Sweetie, have you seen Beatriz? She's here to join us," mom said after she noticed me unzipping the tent in the middle of another two. "Yes, mom. Fun," I said sarcastically."We're all hoping you two can be close. I mean, you're both girls. You should vibes." Mom smiled.I raised my right brow. "And why is that? Is she Franklin's daughter too that I need to get close to her?""Sweetie, Beatriz is almost like a daughter to Franklin. He treats her like his real child. Be nice to her, okay?""Did you also say that to Beatriz?" Mom's brows crossed.
Hans shrugged. "I just know that you hate Beatriz." I looked at him with a clueless expression. He was confusing me with his playful smirk and I couldn't even read his emerald eyes. Although I noticed his resemblance to his older brother, Vance. Hans looked younger indeed while Vance's well-toned body was all mature and well-developed. They were almost at the same height but Vance was perhaps an inch taller still. They both have long lashes and their nose were almost the same structure, well pointed, and almost looked like they made a surgery for it."How would you know that? I mean it's not that you're right, but how did you come up to that conclusion?"His air got messier to the strong wind that flushed on us. Lucky, I brought a scrunchie with me, so I grabbed it on my wrist and tie my hair in a ponytail. The wind was getting colder. I should have brought a jacket with me. I just hugged myself while I waited for Hans' answer."Hey, how did you come up to that conclusion?" I asked a
Vance left the tent with a playful smirk on his face. My throat got drier and I swallowed a couple of times before I lay on the sleeping bag and closed my eyes. Goddamnit! Even under my eyelids, Vance's face was all I could see --- his alluring smile, his body built, his messy hair, the way he licks his lower lip, goodness gracious! He was occupying my mind and I never experienced this kind of feeling before. This weird feeling that --- oh fuck it.I forced myself to not think of anything until sleep was about to consume me, and my phone rang, all of a sudden. I gasped and opened my eyes. I was still alone in the tent. I wondered what they were doing outside. I rolled my eyes before I reached for my phone.My lips parted after seeing Kyle's name on the screen. Come on! It was in the middle of the night, why was he calling?Out of curiosity, I hit the answer button and put the phone near my ear. "Hello," I spoke lazily.My brows crossed when all I heard from the other line were soft b
Beatriz shrugged. "Nevermind."I rolled my eyes and looked away. I closed my eyes again while massaging my annoyed hands."So let me guess, if Kyle is not your boyfriend, perhaps he is your best friend." I looked at her with my wrinkled forehead. "Are you really that interested to know who the caller is in my life?""No. I just remembered him to Vance. You know Vance used to call me every midnight." She giggled. "Even those times when I was having a trip with my family or friends, he was always calling me from time to time. I just imagined Kyle treats you like how Vance treated me.""Really, huh? What happened then?" I asked."What do you mean what happened? We just became busy in our lives, but we're making it up to each other now. I'm actually excited about what's ahead of us. We have plans you know. When we were younger, we planned so many things for ourselves and now we're going to start pursuing those plans. Isn't that exciting, Sofia?" My brows trembled as I tried to stop it f
“I don’t know what you’re talking about,” I quickly denied. “And if it was us, so what?” Vance raised his right brow. I frowned at him, and I slightly nudged his waist.“So what?” Beatriz scoffed. “Do you think it’s normal for step-siblings to hang out in the fitting room?”“As I said, I don’t know what you’re talking about.” I gulped.“You said it yourself, Beatriz. Sara and dad are still not married, so technically, we’re not step-siblings.”“Yeah, but that won’t change the fact that you guys are soon-to-be step-siblings.”“I’m outta here,” I shook my head and walked past Beatriz.“Woah, too guilty?”I stopped and faced him again with my chin held high. “Guilty of what?” She rolled her eyes with a smirk on her face. “You may think that you’re gonna get away with this, but you’re not, Sofia.” She moved closer as she placed her lips right beside my ear. “Trust me. I know Vance more than you do.”“Cut that bullshit, Beatriz.” Vance’s face turned cold again.I faked a smile and nodde
I thinned my lips as Vance gripped his arms around my waist.“I can’t believe this,” I breathed out.“You can’t believe what?” His one hand slowly trailed between the valley of my boobs.I rolled my eyes while the temptation was screaming loud inside me. “You’re fucking annoying.” I was trying to calm the warm pleasure I was having, but his touch was so sensible, burning my body with the darkest desires.“Is that what you usually say when turned on?” He smiled teasingly.I sighed deeply before I got the strength to push him slightly, but he just tightened his grip around my waist with his huge, warm hand touching the bare skin of my back.“You need to get out before mom catches us,” I hissed.“Just relax. No one will catch us,” he whispered to my ears with his breath sending signals of lightning to my cells.‘Oh, you’re so sure about that, huh,” I said sarcastically, maintaining my voice in a low tone. “What about Beatriz? She’s probably looking for you already.” I rolled my eyes aga
The silence was succumbing to our van. The ambience was awkward, and I just couldn’t wait to reach the mall. This is the longest minute of ride for me so far. Considering that Vance’s eyes kept on meeting mine through the rearview mirror. I’ve been wanting to tell him just to keep his eyes on the road, but I pursed my lips while squeezing my wrist, stopping myself from doing so.I rolled my eyes when Beatriz started talking to him, asking questions about their childhood. I couldn’t fucking relate.“I didn’t know you were coming with us to the mall’” I asked while looking at Hans.Hans glanced at Vance before he shrugged at me. “I’m bored, so why not? I mean, you don’t mind me coming, right?”“Oh, I don’t mind at all.” I scoffed.I glanced at mom, and she was smiling at her phone. Perhaps she was talking to someone. “Do you remember we used to play at the arcade inside that mall a lot?” Beatriz giggled like a child.I badly wanted to mock her, yet I just swallowed deeply.Vance just no
My lips parted in annoyance, but then I pursed them, keeping my poise. I sniffed too before I shrugged. “Did you brush your teeth before going here?” I asked with a curious expression.Her jaw dropped in disbelief. She then laughed sarcastically. “My breath always smells good. Vance knows that very well. Ask him.” Her sweet smile sent annoyance all over my squeezing chest. I swallowed deeply. Calm down, Sofia. I lifted my chin up with my eyes screaming in confidence.“Is that so?” I arched my brow. “Okay then, I’ll ask him. But I doubt he wants to talk about you.” I walked near her and whispered, “You don't interest him anymore.” I put a sad expression on my face. “Do you know that?”Her brows trembled, and her eyes started getting gloomy. Somehow I felt bad. I looked away and bit my lower lip. Her eyes became teary. What was it between him and Vance, truly? “He said that?” She gathered back her composure and smiled. “Well, I can’t blame him. Our relationship has been on a rocky roa
"Mom!" I smiled, hiding the nervousness inside me. "Why? I'm taking a shower.""Oh, you are?" She looked at me from head to toe. "I see.""Yes, mom. What's up? Do you need anything?" I pursed my lips while my foot was tapping the floor. Oh, I couldn't relax. "I'm just checking on you, sweetie. You know, I don't want you getting bored on our trip." Mom chuckled. "I mean, it's not every time that you agree to come with us." I smiled. "Don't worry, mom. I'm not bored, okay? Plus, don't think too much about what I think about this trip. Just go enjoy yourself. Have fun! I didn't come here, so you could worry about me being bored or happy." Like, hello, I had never been happier. I put my hands near my chest as I remembered how my heart was beating fast just a minute ago. I bit my lower lip."Still, Sofia. I want you also to enjoy this trip. I'm suggesting you can roam around the island. See the beach or the souvenir shops. I can come with you while Franklin is still busy---""What about
"Uhm..." I moaned when his finger slid inside my hot wet core. I tightened my grip around him, feeling all the electricity exploding through my skin.His finger was playfully exploring my femininity, and I couldn't help but look up and breathe out from time to time. As our eyes met, the intensity of our stares shivered more in hotness.I gripped tighter when he moved until he guided me to sit on the bathroom sink. His stares got deeper, and he suddenly smirked, making my face heated, and I could imagine how red it was at the moment. He kissed my nose before he owned my lips again. In a split second, he slid his finger inside me and started thrusting it hard and fast.I bit my lower lip while my hands were looking for a thing to hold onto as my legs trembled even more while something inside my stomach was forming. Oh goodness! All my emotions were mixing up inside me. "Fuck... Vance..." I bit my lower lip as my body and legs curled, feeling a burning liquid inside me. I moaned softly
"For Christ's sake, Vance." I gritted my teeth, controlling my inner chest not to shout. "Why the fuck are you here?" I looked outside the bathroom and checked if I had locked the door before I faced his smirking lips again. I slapped his bare chest when he didn't utter a word. He was just smiling playfully, almost chuckling. His chiselled chest was somehow distracting me. Goodness! Why was he even roaming around here topless?! Not that I didn't want to but... oh fuck, my thoughts! I swallowed deeply when his deep, alluring eyes looked down at my body. I covered my boobs with my wrist and my femininity with my other hand. I even forgot I was fully naked.He laughed. "What's the point of covering your body?" I kicked his leg. "Why are you here?" I asked again."Obviously." He shrugged and moved closer to me. "I wanna take a bath with you.""Oh my God." I rolled my eyes sarcastically. "You are clearly aware that our parents are just in another room, right?""I couldn't care less." He
"Oh, hey!" Beatriz greeted us with her very fake smile. "I didn't know you two were hanging out. I mean--- that would be ridiculous, right? Step-siblings hanging out together---""Hanging out isn't only for dating, Beatriz," Vance cut him off. "Don't put malicious meaning on everything you see.""Uh... we're just--- I was just walking alone, cause I woke up really early and you know. Since I'm not really familiar with this place, I got lost, and I couldn't find my way back, so I called Vance to come to find me." I chuckled awkwardly. "Thank God he did."Beatriz arched a brow while staring so deep into my eyes. It was as if she was digging my soul. She then turned her gaze back at Vance. "Hanging out isn't only for dating," she repeated what he said as if she was sinking it into her brain. "Step-siblings were hanging out. Hmm... yeah, right! Sounds not so malicious," she said sarcastically. "We are not hanging out, Beatriz," I clarified. "As I told you, I was lost, and I just asked hi
My heart started thudding so fast as I watched his well-built back walk towards somewhere with his hands gripping mine."You're full of shit." I scoffed while he was heading somewhere. "What if they wake up and notice we're both not there?" I imagined my mom panicking. "They're gonna be worried. They're gonna look for us!""Chill." He laughed without looking back at me and just continued walking. "It will only take a minute or two then we'll come back safe and sound." "What the fuck, Vance?" I gulped while my throat was getting drier. His hand on mine felt a little warmer than a while ago. It sent electricity to my entire nervous system."Yeah..." He stopped and finally faced me. "Yet there you are--- following me with your own decisions, own desires." He looked at my hand while smirking. "I'm not even pulling you, Sofia. I'm just holding your hand." My lips thinned as my brows arched. He tightened his grip on my hand when I tried pulling away. "Stop resisting your body's desires,