JUPITER'S point of viewMy hands went up to her waist as I let the tiny waves sway our entangled bodies together. I was hugging Juno from the back, her head was leaning comfortably against my body. The water barely reaching our chest.I looked up at the sky and sighed in relief. The moon was glowing up above us, which added to the tranquil atmosphere of the beach."What do you want for tomorrow's breakfast?"I heard her snorted at my question. "Why? You'd cook for me? I doubt Matilda would let you mess around the kitchen.""Why not?" I chuckled, kissing her shoulder. "The beach house owner is my girlfriend.""This is not a conjugal property," she rasped. "Yet..." I added which earned a giggle from her. "Fine. I'm getting sick of the junk foods here so cook me some fruit pancake.""Hmm... we'll have to see what's available in the pantry first."She nudged my stomach softly. "Then don't ask me what I like! Just go and cook whatever's in t
JUNO'S point of view"That guy! Seriously!" I exclaimed irritated as we marched our way back to the beach house. "What does he actually want? I can't spend another day with him creeping around here! I am kicking him out!"Jupiter sighed, his arms wrapped around my waist as he catch up to my quick pace. "I don't disagree with you, babe."So without another thought, we stepped inside the house and approached Matilda who seemed to be getting ready to leave the front desk and call it a day. "Hello, love birds! Seems like you two finally decided to enjoy the water... or not?" Her brows shot up inquiringly seeing the frown in our faces.I nodded, sauntering close on the wooden desk as I folded my arms on top of it. "Matilda, I don't want you to think that I'm power tripping with this little request I would have to ask from you."The old woman's face twisted in bafflement. "What is it, dear?"."It's about Mike." Jupiter squeezed the side of my waist."Okay,
JUNO'S point of view"What are you thinking, hmm?" I laid down beside him after turning off the television. We just finished a movie, and as usual, it was only me who was paying attention on the film.He seemed to be quiet lost in his own thoughts."Care to share what bothering my love?"He chuckled and shook his head, snuggling close to me from under the thick comforter."Nothing. I was just thinking about that man...""Huh?" My eyes snapped up at him. "Which man? Don't tell me you found a hottie in the beach when we were out earlier? Who was it?!"He chuckled once again, pinching my nose this time. "No, silly. I mean that asshole, Mike.""Oh..." my mood turned sour. "What about him?""I don't know, babe. He seemed to be quiet familiar." His forehead creased, as if thinking or trying to remember something. "I feel like I've seen him before. Couldn't remember, though.""Oh gosh," I sighed out.
JUNO'S point of view"Thank you, babe! Now turn around. I'll put lotion on your back as well." I grabbed the bottle of sunblock from him so I can apply on the part of his skin that is unreachable. He took off his white tank top and let his back faced me. We have less than two days left to enjoy the beach so we decided we'll roam around the place and look for some beach activities we can engage ourselves to. We'll also buy some souvenirs for Venus and Monica.After we're done putting lotion on our skin, we finally pushed to our feet and went out of our room. Matilda was occupied when we passed through the tiny front desk. Seems like news guests have arrived to replace Mike and I hope they aren't much of a creep as he is. I winced a little when I felt the burning sand under my feet despite the slippers I was wearing. Jupiter must've felt it too and I chuckled, watching the frown on his face as he struggled to walk beside me."We should've boug
JUNO'S point of view"I got it!" The man came running down the short staircase while waving a red book in his hand. I chuckled and made a tiny jump, slightly amused 'cause the tattoo artist was just as excited as we are. "Thank you, Sir!" I accepted the tiny notebook he was handing us. "By the way, my name is Juno. And this is my boyfriend, Jupiter. We are guests here and leaving in two days. Thought we'd get a tattoo as a souvenir."The man nodded, smiling. "I see. My name is Joseph. I've been working as a tattoo artist for twelve years now in this beach.""Twelve years? Wow!" Jupiter exclaimed, totally amazed. "Well that's very assuring that you won't mess up the design you'd be inking on our skins."I laughed as I began browsing on the book."Oh, I won't! I'm very passionate and careful about my work."I turned to Jupiter and handed the book to him. "You may choose for us, babe. In the meantime, I'll sit down with Joseph here 'cause I a
JUNO'S point of viewI was seated pretty far from them while facing the tattoo book and waiting for Jupiter's tattoo to be finished. I'm not sure how many times I've already taken a photo of my own tattoo since I was too happy and obsessed with it!I sent a few to Venus although she hasn't responded yet.I looked across the room and smiled as I watched Jupiter wince in pain. The tattoo artist was inking his left arm and I'm assuming that the design was a lot bigger than the ones I have on my wrist. He refused to tell me what it is since it's supposed to be a surprise, as he said.Half an hour later, he waved at me and flashed a thumbs up, to let me know that the tattoo is done. I dropped the book and excitedly sauntered towards them so I can have a look on his little surprise.My eyes widened and I slapped a hand over my mouth in surprise. Jupiter smiled expectantly at me. "Did you like it?""Oh my God, babe! I love it! This is beautiful!" I ex
JUNO'S point of viewJupiter and I were deeply satisfied by the finish design of our matching tattoos. Since it was hard to see it by ourselves, we just take photos of one another so we can take a look of it.Jupiter gave the man a big tip aside from the original price we're supposed to pay. We exited the tattoo shop totally satisfied with the arts now permanently inked on our body.I turned on my phone and saw that it's almost four in the noon. I looked at Jupiter who was wincing from time to time because of the huge tattoo he had inked on his left arm. I laughed and nudged him to get his attention. "That'll heal faster if you would dive in the salt water." I said, pointing at the beach.He glared at me, his lips in a thin line. "That would hurt like a wound being poured on by kilograms of salt, Juno. Do you want me acting like a worm here?"I laughed hard. "Well, maybe not. I don't deserve a boyfriend that'll publicly embarrass me.""You and
JUNO'S point of viewThe following day, we were shocked to see the flat tires of his car in the parking lot. Not just one, but all of them! Which makes it obvious that somebody purposely ruined his car so we wouldn't be able to leave.I held on his arm, feeling even more scared. When my eyes darted around the are, my heart raced nervously when I saw Mike looking at us from afar. A satisfied smirk was on his face. I glared at him, letting him know that we're aware that he's the one who did this. He left after that, leaving me seething on our feet."What are we gonna do now, babe? Do you know how to fix tires?""I know but I only have one spare in the trunk. Maybe let's ask Gerard if there's a nearby car repair shop here?"I nodded as we sluggishly walked back to the house with our luggage."What happened? Did you two left anything in your room?" Matilda inquired when we stepped back inside the house. I sighed wearily, scratching the si
SIRIUS"You know you can fool anyone here but not me, Sirius." Johnny blurt out of nowhere. We were in my room and he's helping me to pack up my luggage since tomorrow is my flight to Munich with Astra. My forehead creased at his vague accusation. "What do you mean?" He chuckled maliciously before zipping up my travel bag. "You like Astra."I froze for a moment before arching a brow at him. "I do, yes. You won't catch me hanging out with someone I don't like. Duh?""Hmm... I meant romantically, idiot! You like her more than you're supposed to like her!"I shook my head and headed towards the door, trying to escape his bullshit. "You're imagining things in your head now, huh? Can't a closeted gay man be friends with a dumb annoying woman anymore?""Oh, please!" He tailed behind me, laughing manically. "We both know— oh, wait! Maybe you don't! Oh, poor thing! Maybe you have yet to confront your own feelings. You're in the confused and in-denial stage just yet!""You sound ridiculous.
ASTRAI was about to call our family driver when I saw a familiar red car zooming in to the parking. I immediately recognized it was Sirius' vehicle and I rolled my eyes when he stopped in front of me. The window rolled down and I looked at him sharply before opening the door to the passenger seat and sliding in.I threw my bag to the back seat and glared at him."Where were you? You went out to grab a barbecue?""I need to take you home quickly. I have to go somewhere," his voice sounded urgent and my forehead crumpled in curiosity."What? What is it? What happened?" I said in panicked. Is there a major emergency? Life and death situation?"Reclaiming my image back because Harrison just delivered the best news ever today."My eyes widened and a joyful squeal came out of my throat. "Oh my! I want to be there!""No, Astra. I'll take you home. We're heading to the police station today. I'll just tell you about it when I get home." "But-""No buts! Let's go!" And the car zoomed fast out
ASTRAThe conference room was empty when we arrived in the floor. We went inside and sat in silence before Michelle stood up to finally say her farewell."Do you need anything? Perhaps I can bring you something to drink while waiting for the old hags to arrive?" I stifled my laughter before nodding my head. "Indeed. I'd love some soda right now."She smiled at me before finally leaving me alone in silence inside the meeting room. I looked around the place and sighed reminiscing the times where I used to sit here before to discuss the positivity of my career with the executives. The huge glass-made walls of this room and the neighboring buildings surrounding us were a witness to that. Now, it is time to say goodbye to everything. I sighed deeply and shifted anxiously on my seat when I heard the door creaked open. A sigh of relief escaped my lips when I saw Matt walked in, and behind him was Michelle carrying two cans of orange soda. Matteo glared at me before taking the seat beside m
ASTRAAfter all the long hardwork these past years, and the previous predicament I've entangled myself with, I've decided that a cute long month break is more than what I deserve.I sighed deeply while sitting anxiously beside Sirius in his car. He insisted to drive me to my destination today; and the said destination is my entertainment company. This is actually a surprise visit. I never told anyone, not even Matteo, that I'm coming today. I would like to discuss my final decision about my contract renewal.And I hope they understand my decision, the fans as well..."Hey! Stop sulking," Sirius said as he started the car engine. I sighed for the second time before turning to him."What do you think I should do after this? How do you think the fans will react once the management put out an official announcement?"He shrugged. "Go out and have fun. For the latter question, of course, the real ones that stick with you during your darkest moment would be sad and disappointed. And it's nor
SIRIUS"Goodness! Wake up!" I groaned sleepily before forcefully opening my eyes to find Astra glaring hard at me."Get up and move to your own sleeping space which is the floor. I already made your bed, your majesty. Now move away 'cause I would like to rest," she demanded with a hard glare."Huh?" I said absentmindedly as I was too consumed by sleepiness. "What time is it?""It's one! The nurse just left to check on Dad. And you slept throughout the third episode! Remind me to kick your ass in the morning.""Oh, please. Cringey ass show," I mumbled as I groggily get off the sofa and straightly launch myself on the floor where my bed mat and pillows are already waiting for me."You're welcome, dummy.""No probs."It was too late. So of course, it's only reasonable I'd wake up later that morning as well. I felt disoriented and utterly shock to open my eyes to Astra's father already in his conscious form and even glaring down at me!I quickly rose to my feet and hurried to the bathroom
ASTRAIt is what I deserve. Have fun and have a good time. Or at least that's what I keep telling myself. "Your boyfriend seems like he need a ten hour sleep," the man said out of nowhere while wrapping up my order. It's been three hours of constant walking and stopping by in every shop we bumped into. And now, I'm hungry. I decided to buy us a burger meal while Sirius sat down on the bench nearby as he's been repeatedly complaining about going back to the hotel. Annoying! I want to stay some more! I chuckled at the man's assumption about my relationship with Sirius. I handed him my payment while I grab the tray of food from him."He's my husband, actually. But you're right, he looked tired as always," I giggled at my own lies before turning my back from the stall and walked towards Sirius. As I expected, he began complaining about his aching feet and the shopping bags. Of course, I'm not that heartless so I let his complains won this time. We can always go back in the following d
SIRIUSAstra snatched the paper bags in my hand as we headed towards the living room of her apartment. Which, by the way, looks like a total mess as if a tornado just passed through the place. My eyes watched her took a sit on the white stained sofa in front of the television playing a cartoon show. So this is what's keeping her busy these past days? Unbelievable woman!"When was the last time you took a bath, dumb ass? It seems like a lightning just struck your hair," I shook my head in disbelief as I took a sit on the much cleaner single couch beside the sofa. "And what is this place? Can you call a fucking room service? You pathetic woman!"I heard her snorted at my ranting. Her eyes were fixated on the television while one of her hand was reaching inside the paper bag. A silent grunt escaped her lips when she found a burger in there."Really? This is what I've been eating for the past days, Sirius. Couldn't you have bring anything else aside from this? A fancy meal from a steakho
SIRIUS I glanced at Astra beside me. We’re at the dive bar and drinking for a bit. But it seems to me that she’s not very good in handling her alcohol. My forehead creased watching her eyes blinking slowly. “Dumb bitch. Go home,” I whispered to her after taking a sip on my canned beer. Why did she even have to tag along with me?! I’m here to find myself a guy right now! She shouldn’t be getting in my way! Now I’m sure everyone here thinks she’s my girlfriend! I snatched the beer in her hand and grabbed her on the arm, getting up on my sit. “Let’s go, I’m walking you back to our villa. Go to rest now.” “That sounded dark,” she joked chuckling, and just letting me drag her without any protest. “You’ll come back here?” She asked as we finally stepped out of the bar. I shook my head as I glanced at the louder pub just two shops away from the bar. There’s a dance club, too. That’ll be my target. “No. I’m going to see the club.” She giggled and clung onto my arm, a gesture she’s alwa
ASTRAI dove straight on the soft mattress of my queen sized bed after taking a long shower. My body feels drain from all the shoutings I did today in the ride park. It was honestly a very fun experience with Sirius, and I hope it isn't the last time we'll hang out.A satisfied and contented sigh escaped my lips. I feel refreshed. For days, all I did was cry and feel anxious about everything. Nobody was there for me so I'm truly grateful having his sassy ass with me right now, even though I'm not sure how long he'll be staying to tolerate my presence.I yawned sleepily when I slowly felt the heaviness creeping up on my eyelids. I turned to face the other side of my bed and switched off the lamp on the bedside table, then I pulled the blanket up to my chin. The loud ringing of my phone woke me up the next morning. I groaned and tried to sleep through the noise but it just won't stop until I'm irritated! With a sigh, I sat upright on my bed and scratched my eyes while blinking rapidly.