I RAISED my eyes to look at him, and I frowned. I was observing his face to see if he’s telling the truth or he was just joking.
“You’re kidding, right?” I started to laugh and gasped heavily.
“No, I’m not,” he said in his serious voice. His words splinter inside me.
“No, Rex, I can’t.” I shook my head.
“You’ll do it because that’s what I ordered.” His voice was now serious and strong.
The redness seemed to rise to both my cheeks. I could sense the pressure in the atmosphere between us, and I could feel the blazing fire on my two ears when I turned to him.
“This is ridiculous. You know I have a compromise work for Nicholas and Cindy. You can’t be serious about it, Rex!” I couldn’t help but raise my voice slightly.
“I don’t remember agreeing with your decisions.” His voice was like a knife, just like how he look
“THIS is my friend’s restaurant. Like me, he’s also a businessman, and this is just one of the businesses he runs. Come on! Let’s get inside.” He held my hand to go inside the restaurant.The waiter greeted us and quickly guided us to a table. Then Nicholas gently pulled out a chair for me to sit down.“Thank you,” I whispered again, and my cheeks want to blush for what he did. In fairness, he’s a handsome gentleman.“Here’s your menu, Ma’am, Sir.” The waiter politely reached out to us.“Thanks,” I answered before looking out for food to order. But after a few minutes of looking at the menu, I don’t seem to have a choice because I think I want to eat almost everything. Eventually, I ended up with pasta and creme brulee while he was ordering beef stroganoff and cheesesteak.“Please give us some white wine,” Nicholas added before closing the menu. I
A SERIES of alarm clock sounds woke me up. I didn’t want to get up because I felt like my head was torn apart by the pain. I want to blame the Barcadi rum Nicholas, and I drank last night. I rubbed my head and covered my face with a pillow to force myself to go back to sleep.But I was suddenly startled by the sharp smell of my pillow and the extreme softness of what I was lying on.“Shit!” I got up and quickly roamed the room.“No, this can’t be happening, Cherry!” I quickly looked at my clothes, and I realized that I was wearing something else.“No!” I almost jumped when I was not wearing a bra, only a loose white T-shirt and panty.There, the door opened wide, and the last person I expected to see was the one who opened it for me. His deep-set eyes beneath his heavy black brows made me feel weaker. My eyes dropped even more on his muscular body, wearing only white boxer shorts.“What d
HE COVERED my lips again. My eyes shut in anticipation. His warm lips were gentle that sent shivers down my back. His hand caressed my skin, teased me, fondled, and lovingly cherish me. I gasped heavily, trying to find a surface to breathe in.He moved away from me to stare at me for a moment. My heartthrobs. I could feel the blood pulsing through my veins when I met his gaze. His lips quirked upwards in a half-smile to reveal his straight pearly teeth.He lowered his head to my neck and kissed me tenderly. I could feel her excitement as he put his hand back on my thin dress. I felt like I was drunk, following what he wanted to happen, and before I knew it, I was free to take off the T-shirt he was wearing.And suddenly, his kiss started to travel smoothly down to my breast. I also couldn’t help but moan. I don’t know how to react at this very moment. His kisses became deeper. I quickly lifted my head to stop him when I tweaked his hair, but why was
“I’M EXCITED! Thank you, best friend, for including me on this trip.” I glanced at Jacky, who seemed uneasy adjusting her sunglasses to her eyes.“After my photoshoot in San Simon, let’s stay here for one week so we can make time most of the beach,” I said excitedly.“Really?! I’m so excited!” She quickly hugged me with joy.“I smiled and returned the hug.“Wait, where is the one who picked us up?” she said before checking both roads.“He’s on his way already. He said he’ll just buy something at the convenience store for a while,” I calmly said.“Ah, who’s that? Your company’s driver?!” she exclaimed.I lightly shook my head and just ignored what she said. In fact, I was the one who’s worried now because Nicholas himself will come after us. It wasn’t his responsibility to take me to San Simon himself, any
“WHAT?!” His voice was full of rage after he heard my explanation. I would almost sink into the dashboard with his sudden break if only I wasn’t wearing a seatbelt. “This is unbelievable!” he shouted, hardly hitting the steering wheel with his fist. “Nicholas, calm down!” I exclaimed. I firmly grasped my senses. I knew it! This is how he will react. “I don’t think this is very professional. How could you agree to that?” he roared. His eyes were suddenly afire. “I have to be optimistic. I have no choice!” My voice erratically raised at him. “Tss. What does it mean to regret when you have no choice?!” He clenched his teeth and continued to look straight ahead. I breathed in real slow and shut my eyes firmly. Why is he willing to argue for what is right? And why was he ingenious at finding ways to deal with my problem? “Where are we? Have we arrived yet?” Jacky’s sweet voice interrupted us. She was awake from her nap. “We’
FARRAH INVITED me to go out for a party at the resto-bar, but I refused because I avoided the hangover the next day.“Are you sure about that? Our schedule is hectic, and in the next few days, it’s a pity if you don’t come now,” Farrah pushed me.I can’t agree because I feel like there were eyes looking at me. I watched him near, hiding behind my curtain of mahogany hair and noticing his power behind those breathtaking eyes.“Ah, next time, maybe when the work is done,” I said before looking away from him again.“All right, you take care. Good night!” Eventually, she also agreed and pulled some staff and Jacky to head to the resto-bar near the hotel.“Beshy, you know, this is really what I came here for!” She kissed me and waved her hand goodbye. I could do nothing but follow her with my gaze as a smile appeared on my lips.“Care to take a walk?” I heard Nicholas s
THE CALL TIME was early the next day, so I need to get up early.I blame myself for not sleeping all night thinking about what happened between Nicholas and me. I want to give him a chance, but I don’t know where to get my feelings for him.I glanced at Jacky, who was still sound asleep in bed. She came drunk last night, so I better not wake her up.“Jacky, I’m leaving. Will you lock the room?” I shake her shoulder. But that’s how I backed away when she turned around.“Why did you just wake me up?!” she said while rubbing her swollen eyes.“You were so drunk last night, so I didn’t wake you up. I’ll go ahead,” I said goodbye again.“Wait, I’m coming with you!” She got up quickly and ran towards the bathroom.The fresh morning air greeted me. I filled my chest with fresh air before smiling broadly.“It’s really nice here. It’s l
FEW DAYS after our photo shoot in San Simon, I am now here in front of his office. I want to clarify everything between us and bring back what we used to be.“Miss Banaag, you can come in now.” His secretary woke me up.“Ah, thank you,” I calmly said, filled my lungs with air before turning opening the door.When I entered, I saw him busy reading some papers.“Good morning,” I greeted him with a lovely smile on my face.He looked up at me before he closed the folder in front of him. “Please, take a seat, Miss Banaag,” he said in his formal tone of voice.I quickly followed what he said and gently sat down in front of him without taking away my sweet smile.“Why did you come here today?” he asked, tilting his head to me.“Ah, actually, I-I came here because . . . I-I want to invite you for lunch?” I timidly said and pressed my lips together. “A lunch d