Winter's POVJust when Matthew's face was an inch closer to mine, the door of the library room went open and one of the maids stepped inside. Because of that, both of us immediately moved away from each other. "I-I'm so sorry! I-I'll go outside now!" she immediately apologized and left the library room.That made Matthew and I be left alone together again.I could feel the heat captivating my whole face as I pretended to be looking around the library room. Matthew was just sitting next to me, probably wondering what to say next. "W-Why is it so hot in here?" I said while waving both of my hands."I-I'll turn on the other air conditioner," Matthew said as he immediately stood up.What the hell? Why does it feel like I can't even breathe?As soon as Matthew was done turning on the other air conditioner, he turned around and met my gaze again. Because of that, I immediately stood up and averted my gaze from him. "B-By the way, is that all that you want to ask me?""H-Huh? O-Oh, yes. Yo
Belle's POV"Hey, Dr. Belle. You haven't eaten your salad yet. Is there something bothering you?" Nicki, one of my co-doctors asked me while we were inside the cafeteria.I shook my head and looked at her. "I-I'm sorry. I'm just wondering...""About what?""Is it possible for someone to forget about his feelings for someone when he meets someone new? Like, a person he just met?"Nicki took a sip of her lemon tea before speaking. "You mean, there is someone that man loves, then there came another woman. You're asking me if it is possible for him to forget about his first love and love the new woman better?""Y-Yeah.""Well, it actually depends on the man and it depends on the situations that happened while they were away from one another. Most importantly, it depends on whether the man really loves his first love. Because if you love someone so much, then it would be impossible for you to fall in love with someone else."I continuously nodded my head. "I see. Then that means he won't f
Winter's POV"Are you busy?" I almost jumped from my swivel chair when Ian suddenly stepped inside my office. It's been a week now since my boutique started working. I straightened my back as I reached for the cup of coffee that Ian has brought for me. "I didn't know it's this hard to run a boutique.""Of course, it's hard. You'll have to assess everything, observe your employees, the progress of your business, what your customer wants, and what's the trend. Do you think it's more tiring than being a celebrity?" he said as he sat down on the couch."I think so. Because when I was still a celebrity, all I had to do was smile and cry in front of the camera. But at the same time, I think they're quite the same since you should both keep a good reputation."He patted my head. "At least you have a handsome best friend to talk to whenever you feel sad about something.""Handsome and boastful, you mean?""Hey, I'm just stating the fact! At least I'm always present and here for you more tha
Belle's POV"What do you think of my dress? Does this suit me? Should I change to a different color?" I asked Themis while showing him my red off-shoulder dress that I would be wearing for the cruise ship dinner.He scanned me from my head down to my feet before meeting my eyes again. "I think that's enough. It suits you."I could feel my cheeks getting hotter just by hearing a compliment from him. "R-Really?""Shall we go now?" "A-Alright."Themis guided me as we stepped inside the limousine. We never really get to be with each other more often, that is why I'm so glad to be able to be alone with him tonight. "Good evening, Miss Belle and Mr. Matthew. This way, please...""Thanks."The staff guided us inside. There were lots of people inside and most of them were businessmen or famous celebrities. We would be doing our plan tonight, which is why Themis also asked his men to dress themselves up as visitors."When was the last time we've been to a party like this?" I asked Themis whi
Themis' POV"Remember to just press that button on your watch if you ever need our help. Also, I will be outside this room, listening to your conversation." I kept on reminding Belle as she was about to meet the person we should be investigating about.She just smiled at me while nodding her head. "I understand. Ah, you're worrying too much about me. Themis, I can handle that man. I am no longer that weak Belle who always cries.""You're still that crybaby, though.""Of course, not.""Fine. You're not a crybaby anymore."Belle laughed as she looked at me to fix my tie again. "By the way, I have to go now. I'll come back as soon as possible.""Take care of yourself, Belle. Be alert all the time and don't let your guard down. I'm just one call away. I won't forgive myself if something bad ever happens to you.""I know. You have always been my savior. Don't worry, I'll surely call you when I need help. Or when I'm done kicking that man's ass."After that, Belle already prepared herself a
Belle's POV"It's such a waste to even have my men accompany us here when you can just punch that old man and he'll already lose his consciousness," Themis said to me, almost pouting.I just punched Mr. Collins and he fell to the ground because of that. "I told you, I can handle myself now. You used to teach me self-defense back then, right?""Yeah, I know. But I didn't know you still remember that even after all these years." "Of course, I will."He just heaved a deep sigh. "Alright, alright. Then I wouldn't have to guard you every single time now.""That's why you don't have to worry so much about me anymore.""I know, I know.""By the way, since we're already here, why don't we just enjoy the moment and have fun like everyone else?"He looked around us and saw how people were busy having the time of their lives. The sky was getting darker and countless stars illuminated the sky."Well, I guess you're right. Although, I can't drink that much. I still drive our way back home."I fr
Winter's POV"I didn't know it would be so boring here. I shouldn't have gone with you. It would be more fun to stay at home and play with Elisse than acting like a fool here in front of people who are also pretending to be someone else." I said while pouting at Ian. We've been on the cruise ship now for four hours and we did nothing but talk to some random entrepreneur. Also, most of them were celebrities who were just too curious about how I am doing now and wanted to check if I was already regretting my choice. There were also some perverted old men who tried to hit on me, but I immediately pushed them away from me. I don't even know where they get the confidence to approach a younger woman."Hey, don't say that. Anyway, if you want to have fun, then how about doing what the main leads of Titanic did? Let's stand in the railings!"I glared at him. "Are you going out of your mind? I will never do that. I won't risk my dignity just to do that silly thing.""And why not? Many couples
Themis' POVI gently pushed Belle away from me when she tried to kiss me. She looked straight at me with confusion all over her face."I'll drive you home now. You're already drunk.""Themis. Why are you doing this to me? Don't you love me anymore?"But I just didn't mind her. I took off my coat and placed it on her shoulders as I guided her to walk. She immediately fell asleep when we arrived in my car. I couldn't help but stare at her tear-stained face while she was sleeping. I swept the strands of hair that were covering her eyes and wiped the tears from her eyes using my fingers.I don't even know what's happening to me these past few days. I thought I still love Belle, but when she kissed me a while ago, I felt nothing. My heart didn't even skip a beat, unlike when Winter kissed me before.Belle is a very important person to me, and I know I really loved her before, but I don't know what happened and I don't even want this. This is wrong, and this was never included in my plan.