"Is this a coincidence?"
Yael could not believe who the woman he just saved was. After giving her CPR and after vomiting water, she remained unconscious. So he decided to carry her and bring her to his cabin.
The island was situated half an hour away from the mainland of Hawaii. He bought it from his savings since he was still a student, and from the salary, he saved up after working under his brother in their family business. He used to live in Texas, but after he graduated he traveled until he fell in love with the beauty of Hawaii island. He always found the city stressful, that's why when he was given a chance, he decided to live on the island alone. Enjoying the beauty of nature and away from the chaotic world.
When he arrived, he carefully pushed the cabin door open and placed her body on the mattress. She was drenched and had injuries.
He looked at her for a moment, contemplating his next move.
She's really gorgeous. As he remembered her naked and moaning beneath him, his pants tightened.
He took a deep breath and rubbed his face with his palm.
Damn this woman for making me horny!
He noticed her shivering so he decided to change her clothes. His hand touched her arms and noticed her burning in fever. With that, he hurriedly removed her remaining clothes.
He was sweating bullets. His hands were trembling and he felt him getting hard with their skin contact.
Damn it, Yael! This woman was completely unconscious and in need of assistance! Bury your dirty thoughts for a while!
With that, he pulled down the remaining clothes that she was wearing. Revealing her sexy curves, fully naked in front of him.
He hurriedly wiped her body and cleansed her wound.
He noticed that she writhed in pain every time he wiped the wound so he immediately put medicine on them. After making sure that she was all clean, he got his clothes and dressed her.
He wrapped a blanket around her to keep her warm. He then sat on the sofa and promptly fell asleep.
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Yael stirred in his sleep because of the heavy rain and thunderstorm. It looked like the typhoon has arrived. He stood up to check the cabin but he noticed the woman on his bed trashing her body and crying in her sleep.
He walked towards her and tried to wake her up but she didn't. She continuously trashed her trembling body. She was burning in fever and looked like she was having a nightmare.
Yael didn't know what to do, so he lay down beside her and hugged her body under the blanket. Her body gradually stopped trembling and she slept soundly.
Because of exhaustion, Yael had also fallen asleep with Kate in his arms.
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Kate awakened because of the loud thunderstorm and heavy rain. It was cold. But the pillow beside her and the blanket that covered her body made her comfortable and warm. She hugged it tightly. She squeezed her body into it. Given that she felt her world spinning, and she felt sick, she fell asleep again.
Kate woke up again feeling tired and hungry. She moaned and stretched her body until she felt someone moving beside her.
She turned around, her eyes wide with bewilderment. Her gaze was fixed on the man next to her. Her entire body froze. She compelled herself to recall. Yes, he was exactly the man I had a one-night stand with! But I flew to Hawaii! Why is he here?
Memories flashed to her mind. The plane she was riding exploded. She jumped off the plane and lost consciousness under the sea. She could not remember being with him.
She examined her body to make sure. She was still in pain and noticed some bruises on her arms. She was sure she got it when the plane crashed. Aside from that, she wasn't wearing her clothes.
Did he change her clothes? But how so?
When the man sleeping beside her moved and hugged the pillow beside him, she jolted in her seat.
"Save your scream for later, I haven't slept yet," the man said hoarsely.
Kate remained seated and watched him with her shocked expression.
She blinked when his left eye opened to look at her. He tapped the bed next to him. "Sleep. I will prepare our lunch later. But let me sleep first."
Kate unconsciously lay beside him. However, after a few seconds, she jumped off the bed.
“What happened? Why are you here? Did you kidnap me?!"
The man chuckled. "You really bumped your head after that plane crash."
He moved to the side and sat. "I haven't gotten any sleep yet. You kept pushing and trashing me last night that I could not sleep well until this morning when you suddenly hugged me and used my body as your pillow. Now, why don’t you keep quiet for a while so I can sleep peacefully again?"
Kate was about to object when he spoke up. "Let the man who saved you take a rest, will you?"
The man lay down on his stomach, grabbed a pillow, and covered his face. But she couldn't stay still. She stood up and began walking back and forth inside the room.
She could hear the cold breeze and the sounds of waves as it rained heavily outside.
Where could I possibly be?
She looked out the window and noticed that it was cloudy. There appeared to be a typhoon. She took a deep breath and sighed. Until she realized what the man had just said.
Did h-he save me?
She looked at him in disbelief. But I just saw him in the city! How come he's here? I would not be mistaken, it was him the other night!
With a lot of questions in her mind, she walked toward him and woke him up.
"Hey! What happened?"
"Where am I?"
"Why are you with me?"
"How did you find me?"
She shake his shoulders to wake him up, but he remained still.
"Come on! I need to leave right away! I can't be here with you!" Kate's voice was becoming desperate.
The man moved swiftly. With one hand, he was able to grab her hand and pulled her to the bed.
"Ahh..!"
"That's not the scream that I wanted to hear." The man suddenly said before he lay on top of her while still holding her hands.
"But this is the position that I wanted best."
Kate's mouth dropped open in surprise.
She was lying beneath him, with both of his legs beside her hips. Both of her hands were on top of her head, and he was tightly gripping it with his left hand. His right hand rested against her cheek, supporting his weight on top of her.
Her cheeks heated when she realized their position. Memories from the previous night flashed through her mind. However, her red cheek due to the memories was replaced by irritation when she noticed how he looked at her.
His lips were partially raised, and his eyes were mischievous. He appeared to be making fun of her!
"I told you I wanted to sleep again. But you woke me up with your questions, can't it wait? Or do you want to get laid again?"The man on top of her had a grin on his face. He then said, biting his lower lip "I could not blame you though. I have sent you to heaven several times, so it's expected if you want me now."Kate's eyes widened in disbelief. How could this man be so shameful?! "Anyway, your body ain't healed yet, so I think you need to rest first. I don't want to sleep beside you when you're sick. You're like a mad horse."He remained to stare at her before he opened his mouth to speak, "To answer your question, I just saw your body yesterday morning lying on the seashore when I arrived here."The man sat on the bed after giving her a smack on her lips. "Good morning, baby! Welcome to my island! And yes, you've got to live with me as long as I want. I really enjoy seeing your beautiful face so I guess you'll get to see my handsome face from now on. Unless you wanted to leave
"Yael…!"Kate screamed at the top of her lungs to stop Yael from saying more. She put down her spoon and rubbed her face, hoping the redness would fade. She suddenly felt full.She sighed heavily and glared at him, who was still eating while looking at her reaction from time to time.He was suppressing a teasing smile. "Hmmm. My name sounds good to my ear when it comes from your mouth.""Does cursing sound good too?" She asked sarcastically."If it comes from you.""Fuck you!"Yael chuckled. "Sure!"Kate's eyes widened in surprise. This guy can really test my patience
Yael gripped her waist to control her from slipping. His eyes glistened as he looked at her. He gulped upon seeing her naked body. "Hmmm. Are you a genie?" Kate's cheeks reddened in embarrassment. She immediately broke off from his embrace and picked up the towel from the ground to cover her body. She then grabbed the shirt and boxer he was holding before she ran to the bedroom. She slammed the door. She felt her heart racing quickly. Her face was still burning in embarrassment. And she felt like screaming but controlled it and just bit her lower lips. Damn it, Kate! What have you done?! She rubbed her face in annoyance before she wore the clothes he gave to her. It was too big for her but better than wearing nothing. She felt so embarrassed that she didn't want to be seen by him again. However, she remembered what he just said. Genie? She was taken aback. Her eyes gradually widened and she gasped when she realized what he meant. How could he think of that? It looked like I jus
The sun's rays started to appear from the clouds. It reached the solemn face of Kate in the bed making her groan. She still wanted to sleep. She turned around and grabbed the pillow and covered her face.It was a very peaceful morning. However, the silence didn't last long. The sound of rooster crows echoed non-stop as if they were being fed. The sound of a man's voice calling them could also be heard.Kate slightly opened her eyes and groaned.Yael! Do you need to be that noisy while feeding them?!She scratched her hair and sat in the middle of the bed. The sun was hitting her face directly because she was facing East. She raised her arms to cover her eyes and looked at the window. She noticed that the curta
Yael blinked.Kate smiled sweetly.Yael blinked again.Kate's smile widened even more.Until Kate's smile froze when Yael suddenly burst out laughing. Gradually, Kate's smile faded and was replaced by a huge question mark when Yael didn't stop laughing.Yael pinched her cheeks and drew them away from her face."O-ouch!" Kate screamed but Yael refused to let go. Her eyes started to well up because of what he was doing. Until she used the spatula to tap his forehead.Yael then stopped but his smile didn't fade."Is that your secret recipe?" Yael asked, laughing.
"Kate?"Yael waved the spoon he was holding in front of Kate's face but she did not even blink. She was just staring blankly at space with different emotions that were flashing through her eyes.He got worried.He stood up and sat on the table and called her out again."Hey!"Still no response.Yael then touched her nose and pinched it.Finally! Kate blinked and looked at her in disbelief.Kate got back to her senses. "Huh? What?!"Yael chuckled. So adorable!
The heat of the sun lingers on their skin, but the breeze from the ocean and trees was so soothing. The flock of birds was playing on the beauty of the blue sky, the leaves of the trees dancing through the wind, and birds humming. It was a nice place to stay to unwind. A few meters away from the cabin, Kate could see from where she was standing a small greenhouse on the lower part of the island. On the slope part, there were different kinds of ornamental plants that were planted, which add color to the beauty of the place. Butterflies and bees were flying around. A nipa hut was located on the other peak. The pathway, on the other hand, was already overgrown with green bushes. She wished she could get that far."Careful!" Yael immediately caught her arms when she slipped again.Yes! I have been slipping because of the moth for so many times now! But I wanted to go there!Yael noticed where she was looking and smiled. "There are many beautiful spots here where you can enjoy various s
"Did that mother ever consider how frightening it was for a child to be left alone? Did she ever take into account how frightening it was to live in a place that you have never been into?" Kate's unexpected outburst stunned Yael. Her words caused him to feel pain. "Did she ever think about how her child felt after being abandoned, especially at such a young age?" Kate had to control her breathing because she felt suffocated. "It was like being alone in a street, where there's a lot of bends to turn to! But because of too many bends to choose from, it was so hard to pick! Of course! How hard would it be for them to choose from something they have never reached before? How difficult would it be for a child to choose something that she had never felt? It was like taking a leap without faith because there would never be an assurance if they would be saved!" Kate felt like her heart was being squeezed by strong hands. She immediately remembered her days in the orphanage. Like the chick
“Deal?” Kate’s seriousness was replaced by a mischievous grin as she asked Kael. Her left eyebrow was even raised.Kael’s lips curved into a smile. It’s not really her request that arose his interest. He was already expecting that. It’s the thought that she volunteered to help him convince his brother. His gaze fell down on Kate’s hand waiting for his handshake. She’s so confident. “Deal.” He accepted her hand and squeezed it. Let’s see…“So…”“Hmmm?”“When are you planning to invite him over? Why don’t you invite him
“I heard that before…” Kate whispered. She remembered those times when she was easily duped to marry him. She once believed them.“I understand, Hope. It’s not that I don’t want to let you go, but I also don’t have a choice.” Kael leaned on the chair with his arms crossed. Seeing her confused look, he added, “We need to remain married, Hope. This will benefit us both.”Kate was perplexed. Her brow furrowed with a mix of surprise and curiosity.“You filed a divorce when you learned that my parents were already dead. I assume it was because you thought that their promise would not be fulfilled, right?”Kate absentmindedly nodded as she waited for him to continue.
Hope?Kate's heart raced as she desperately turned around until her eyes finally landed on the owner of that voice. “K-Kael?”Standing right in front of her was a man who exuded an air of undeniable handsomeness, arrogance, and dominance. It was a combination that both admired and repelled her at the same time. The intensity of his presence made her pulse quicken, and she couldn't help but wonder if he was the man she married. Questions flooded her mind like a torrential downpour, leaving her feeling both apprehensive and intrigued.He looked familiar.Funny! Kate wanted to laugh at herself. He was her husband, but it was the only time that they met. Suppressing her thoughts, she decided to wait for him to approach her and
I have to… Kate felt her weight getting heavier as she walked toward the rescue boat that had been waiting for her. You must do what is right. She talked to herself as she sighed heavily. She didn’t know what to do. Not really, she actually knew. She needed to fix the mess she created and must be responsible for the consequences of her actions. She just didn’t know where to start and the deep gaze she felt from behind didn't help her to decide at all. It seemed to pierce through her like a thousand sharp needles, reminding her of the happy events that had unfolded on the island that she was about to leave behind, for an unknown exact reason, she was about to know. She took a deep breath, trying to compose herself. With each step she took, the sa
"R-Rescuers?"Kate was finally able to decipher what was written on their shirts. "A-Are they here for me?!" She looked up at Yael, her voice tinged with excitement.Yael, on the other hand, firmly gripped her hand. He looked so serious. He kept looking intently at the rescuers arriving with a hint of dismay until his eyes fell on a familiar figure.As the rescuers finally stepped foot on the island, Yael's eyes fell on their companion who was running toward them. Without waiting for him to speak, he already asked, "Who are they, Carlos?"Carlos trembled as he heard the irritation in Yael's voice. He quickly stepped forward and answered, "They're looking for someone, Sir Yael!" Carlos assumed that Yael was irritated because he hated being disturbed on the island. H
"You really don't want to come with me?" Yael repeatedly asked Kate who had not been paying attention to him."I said, I don't wan---" Kate faced him pissed but halted when she noticed what he was holding.Is he planning to---Yael smiled sheepishly when she noticed Kate's reaction. I knew it!"Are you going to catch a fish?" Kate exclaimed. She ran up to him, but he just shrugged and turned his back on her."What else?" Yael asked, holding the fishing rod as if to state the obvious.Kate rushed after him, clutching his arms. "You should have told me earlier!" Kate kept grinning.Yael frowned. "I've been asking you…""Yeah! But you didn't inform me right away!""So, it's my fault now?""Well… Of course!"Yael shrugged his arms and walked fast, leaving Kate behind.Why is he sulking?"Hey! Don't leave me here! I'm coming with you!" Kate dashed after him, grabbing his arms once more. "May I join you?" she inquired sweetly."...""I'm coming with you!""...""I'll accompany you!""...""
This ain't right…A heavy sigh broke the deafening silence inside the presidential office of the highest skyscraper in Houston. He stood tall, facing the floor-to-ceiling window, but his gaze was elsewhere, oblivious to the beautiful sight of the entire city glistening in the night, mirroring the night sky that was shining brightly due to the million stars.His hands were clenched inside his pockets. His coat was disheveled, and so was his hair. His brow furrowed, and his eyes were lost. A glimpse of a man, who has not slept yet for the whole night. Taking another heavy breath, he turned and walked toward his table. He halted in front of the scattered documents. The reports that were given to him the other day. His gaze was drawn to the woman he had never met before. His jaw tightened as he witnessed her intimate relationship with the man he knew so well.He massaged his temples as he gazed up at the ceiling.What should I do?He closed his eyes tightly, as his mind flew with the w
Lip locked. Tongue intertwined. Body pressed against each other.It seemed that they had forgotten where they were.Yael started to roam his left hand on Kate's body. Caressing every skin that it touched. While his right hand was still on her waist, pulling her closer to his body. Their wet shirt and the cold from the waterfalls didn’t dissipate the building of desire within.Kate moaned inside his lips, making both of their temperatures increase. She felt suffocated and unsure, that’s why she pulled out. Her eyes stared at Yael's burning gaze with unconscious desire and confusion. She was catching her breath with her swollen parted lips.Yael could not get enough of her. Her parted lips and hot breath that could reach his face made him want to claim her lips again. So he did. With his eyes closed and an uncontrollable heartbeat beating incredibly fast, he held her face gently. He licked her lips. He bit and played with her tongue. He sucked it. He yearned for something that would enr
"You're so lucky to have a place like this." Kate commented as she floated her body in the water. Her eyes were so drawn to the blue sky that her smile never faded. She inhaled deeply before she closed her eyes, savoring the fresh air and listening to the sounds of nature. "It's so relaxing." Yael kept an eye on her. Her calm demeanor put his mind at ease. "This used to be our family's vacation spot."Kate's eyes snapped open. "You didn't own this place?"Yael nodded. Smile appeared on his lips as he looked away reminiscing. "It was owned by an elderly couple, and we usually rented it for vacation. Every summer break, we came here for relaxation. It became our family sanctuary, and we made many memories away from the city.""Then, how did you own this?" Kate inquired. She was well aware that with such beauty, the entire island would be prohibitively expensive."I bought it," Yael chuckled. "I guess," he said, his eyes shining with pride. "It took a lot of persuasion to get the owner'