-=Yesha's Point of View=-"Arghh"My head hurt like it was about to split in half, and the pain made it difficult for me to remember what had happened.I started to stand up but was stopped by a strong arm, and when I looked up, I saw Xavier's smiling face."Good morning, beautiful," he murmured, a calm smile on his face."Shit! What the hell happened?!" When I spotted Xavier on the other side of the bed, I couldn't help but curse.When I realized I was naked, I grabbed the blanket to cover myself and fled to the other side of the room.I diverted my gaze when I noticed he was also naked, and the darn thing was already semi-hardened."What's the matter?" I could already see him frowning as he asked, concerned.I didn't respond but instead walked back and forth. "This can't happen again!"I couldn't believe I'd made the same mistake; I tried to recall what had happened, and it suddenly hit me.We went to a bar near the resort where we were staying; at first, I was enjoying pineapple ju
-=Xavier's Point of View=-I was losing patience with Yesha after she began avoiding me as if I had a contagious disease.She started avoiding me after our last sex, and she even left our room without saying anything.She would turn around or change direction when she noticed me, which irritated me!It was not my fault that she became drunk, and she forced me to have sex with her, which I don't regret because I know we both enjoyed it.I can feel it in my bones that she wants me as much as I want her, but I'm not sure why she's resisting the desire to be with me when we're clearly compatible in bed.My crotch reacted, and my desire went crazy just thinking about our sex the other night; I felt like one of those high school teenagers.I could still feel her body next to mine, how her body trembled from my touch, how she moaned every time I used my tongue to play with her nipples, how she squirmed when I started touching her in her most sensitive part, how she pleaded when I took her, h
-=Yesha's Point of View=-Shocked is an understatement to express how I feel right now as I stare at the scumbag who kidnapped me.If looks could kill, he was most likely dead by now as a result of the murderous glare I gave him.He told me that this place was a dead zone, but I chose to get my phone and call for help nonetheless, believing he was just bluffing."Shit!" When I confirmed that he was telling the truth, I mumbled. I tried to walk around, hoping to pick up a signal, but it was futile.I moved directly toward him, and I could see the amusement in his face as he waited for me to approach him; it was as if he was looking at his new toy, and I am not a toy, for crying out loud!"Easy there, tiger, we can do that later," he murmured, shocked, when I placed my hand in his pocket to check his phone, not because of what he was thinking."Damn it!" I cursed loudly after seeing that even his phone didn't have any signal.I threw the phone away angrily, didn't care that it broke int
-=Yesha's Point of View=-I awoke the following day, hoping it was all a dream, but when I saw my surroundings, I understood Xavier had really abducted me.I could feel the soothing fresh, and chilly air that made my sleep so pleasant as the sunray passed through the open window.I looked at my phone and saw that it was already past eight o'clock in the morning; no wonder my stomach was rumbling from hunger.I didn't get out of bed immediately away but instead sat down and stretched for a few minutes before finally getting out of bed.I went to the bathroom inside the room to wash my face and gargle some water, and then I went to the kitchen on the ground floor.I was already near the kitchen when I smelt something amazing inside, and when I finally got inside, I noticed Xavier busy cooking.He was merely wearing a plain white shirt that showcased his magnificent physique, and noticing the muscles behind his shirt sparked an inkling of desire inside me that I immediately dismissed."G
-=Yesha's Point of View=-I felt a gentle caress on my hair, and when I opened my eyes, I was greeted by Xavier's smiling face."Good morning," he said, his voice still hoarse due to being sick since yesterday."Good morning," I greeted back with a smile, then I realized that I had fallen asleep when I was supposed to be watching him.I put my hand on his forehead to check his temperature, and I could finally breathe with relief as I felt his temperature drop."You looked better. Is there anything you want to eat? Just tell me so that I can prepare it for you," I said, smiling.I was really worried about him; I didn't expect him to get sick this easily, considering that we were both under the rain yesterday, and yet I was ok."Wealthy people are such weaklings," I thought to myself."Anything..." But his expression suddenly changed to horror when he realized something."Maybe, we could eat instant noodles instead?" He asked with an awkward smile on his face."Suit yourself," I answere
-=Yesha's Point of View=-My mom scolded me nonstop when I stepped foot in our house, and here I thought Xavier had actually made arrangements for my family not to worry."Yes, I know you're already of legal age, but would it kill you to let us know that you won't be able to return home? Do you realize how worried I was that something bad would happen to you? Even your half-brother was worried."She kept ranting, so I had no choice but to wait for her to finish; after all, I couldn't blame her after I'd been gone for so long, and there was no way I could tell her where I'd been or what had happened while I was gone.What would she think if I told her? "Sorry, mom; my handsome boss kidnaped me because he wanted me to be his woman; he took me to this incredible place where there was a hidden pond where we had sex and where I eventually decided to be his woman."My mother would skin me alive if I told her that, so all I could do was listen to her tirade, which probably went about an hour
-=Yesha's Point of View=-I couldn't stop cussing because of how Xavier made me feel; I'm so angry right now that I don't know how to get it out of my system.I still can't believe he'd do such things; I get it, he's wealthy, but he didn't even consider how I'd react? Is he under the impression that I am a girl who enjoys being showered with material things?Because of what happened, I began to wonder if I had made a mistake in agreeing to be his woman; I felt so cheap, just like those bimbos.Instead of going home, I chose to go see Julia; I needed someone to talk to, and she was the only one who could understand me; after all, no one knew about the agreement I made with Xavier, and she was the only one I could confide in."Is Julia at home, Uncle Gerry?" I asked as soon as I saw Julia's father watering the plants in their front yard."Sorry, Yesha, but Julia is on a medical mission in Samar. Didn't she tell you about it?" He asked, and I remembered Julia's text about his out-of-tow
-=Yesha's Point of View=-"The negotiation isn't going well; the other party is playing hardball," Xavier stated as my head rested on top of his muscled chest.We had just finished making love and were now recuperating, possibly in preparation for another round of passionate lovemaking.Friday night, and because there was no work the next day, I decided to spend the night with him; we couldn't help but talk about work, especially since I noticed something was bothering him, and I was right in my guess that it was something to do with the contract."I've been working my rear off for this contract for about a month now, and the other company is being a pain in the ass even though I already gave them the best offer any company can give them," he added, and I could hear the frustration in his voice.I just sat there listening to him, my head still on his chest, listening to his heartbeat."What I don't understand is that I have the impression that someone is purposefully making it difficu
-=Yesha's Point of View=-I was still sleepy when I got out of bed, and I wanted to make breakfast for the man I love, but I was puzzled when I realized he wasn't in bed anymore."Where has he gone?" I wondered aloud.I went into the bathroom to see whether he was just relieving himself, but I didn't find him when I opened the door and peeked inside.The next place I looked was the kitchen, but I didn't see him there either, so I went back to our room, and that's when I spotted a sticky note on the side table.I picked it up and immediately recognized Xavier's handwriting."Yesha, I'm sorry if I have to leave early. I have a client I need to see today; eat your breakfast and don't wait for me."Those were the words scribbled on the sticky note, and I couldn't help but feel sad when he seemed to have forgotten what day it was.Today is our second anniversary as boyfriend and girlfriend; it's hard to believe that two years have passed since he told me he loved me as I was about to leave
-=Yesha's Point of View=-I went to Julia's house with a heavy heart; the ever-so-strong Julia had tears in her eyes as I bid her farewell."You're not allowed to have more than one best friend in the UK; I want to be your only best friend, do you understand?" She demanded stubbornly."Without a doubt! No one could ever replace Julia Montero as my best friend, and I doubt I'd ever find someone like you, not in the UK, not in the Philippines, and not anywhere else in the world," I stated.I was trying hard not to cry, but when I saw Julia crying, I couldn't stop the tears falling from my eyes.She grabbed me and hugged me hard, as though unwilling to let me go, but we both knew I had to leave, so she finally let me go after about 10 minutes of hugging me."I want you to promise me that you'll try to be happy once you're in the UK; you deserve to be loved, so never give up on love. Yesha, promise me that," she added."I promise," I said with a smile.I would do everything to be happy, n
-=Xavier's Point of View=-"I love you."Those three words kept replaying in my head; it had been more than a day since our last conversation, yet her words lingered in my ears.I hadn't expected to hear those words from her, especially because she already knew my stance on love.I had already told her that I don't believe in love and would never believe in love, but for some reason, those words from Yesha's lips struck me."Damn it, Yesha! Why did you have to complicate our relationship? Why did you feel the need to fall in love with me?" In frustration, I asked.It frustrates me that she expected me to feel the same way when I had already expressed my position, but what bothers me even more, is that I had missed her.I am a practical man who believes that if something no longer works, it is best to end it rather than let it continue, yet for some reason, I couldn't just let Yesha go.I used to have no issue ending a relationship, especially if the woman was falling for me, but I cou
-=Yesha's Point of View=-I awoke the following day sleeping beside Julia in her bed, hollow within. Still, when I remembered what I had discovered the previous night, tears streamed down my cheeks as I remembered Lindsay, Xavier's wife."How could you do this to me?" I tried to stifle the sound of my tears by placing a pillow over my face, worried that it might awaken Julia from his sleep, but no matter how hard I tried, a sound escaped my lips."You're crying yet again," Julia remarked.She lifted the pillow covering my face and gazed at me with so much sympathy.I couldn't help but embrace her, seeking support and comfort in the hope that it would help lessen the pain.She embraced me real tight, making me feel that she would always be there for me.I made a conscious effort not to turn on my phone; I knew Xavier would most likely want to speak with me, but I was still not ready to hear or even see him.I had already texted my mom last night to tell her that I would be unable to r
-=Yesha's Point of View=-My life goes on as usual, with everything falling into place.My relationship with my parents is improving, particularly with my dad, who wants to make up for the years he wasn't in my life; even my relationship with my siblings is improving.Everyone at work supports my relationship with Xavier; no one believes my relationship with our boss is inappropriate, which surprised me.Everything in my life is almost perfect, except for one thing: for Xavier to finally tell me that he loves me and for me to tell him how much I love him.I was tempted to tell him how much I truly loved him at times, but the fear in my heart kept me from doing so; yet, I realized that in order for me to know the true score between us, I needed to lay all my cards on the table and tell him how I felt for him.I was afraid because I didn't know what to expect; I knew Xavier cared for me, without a doubt, but does he already love me?As much as I didn't want to get hurt, I knew that to w
-=Yesha's Point of View=-I awoke the next day, still sore from last night's passionate lovemaking, but pleased to see Xavier's peaceful face, still fast asleep; I'll never tire of looking at his handsome face, the man I love.I took a quick shower and then decided to leave; I locked the door behind me before leaving, as no one should know that Xavier and I were sharing a room again or that Xavier was wearing nothing and the only thing covering his manhood was the blanket I used.I can only picture their shock if my relationship with Xavier became public knowledge.When I eventually stepped out of my room, it was still early; it was just eight a.m., and there were few people outside, but I could see a few coworkers eating breakfast.I immediately grinned at seeing Angie and Sally eating their breakfast; they were seated in a far corner of the restaurant and thus did not notice me immediately."Hello, ladies! Are you all right with me joining you?" When I approached their table, I aske
-=Angie's Point of View=-"Do you really think you could get away with messing my chance of finding a foreigner husband, Yesha? Better think again, my friend," I said while going to Yesha's room.I managed to get a duplicate room key for her room when I acted that I was supposed to be sharing a room with her and told the receptionist that I had lost my key card, and since the receptionist saw me with Yesha, she believed my lie.My heart was pounding in my chest while I continued walking. I was afraid that I might get caught. I was about to turn around when I suddenly remembered the missed opportunity of having a handsome foreigner husband.I mean, I was almost there; I convinced Phillip that we were meant for each other, and he had already promised to bring me to the US so we could get married, but because of Yesha's revenge, that would never happen.I knew I had done her wrong when I decided not to wake her up when we had already arrived, but that was just a joke, so she shouldn't br
-=Yesha's Point of View=-I am happy for my mom; she has finally been reunited with her true love. However, I only have one concern.My dad wanted us to follow him to the United Kingdom, where he hoped to start our family.I love my mom and support anything that will make her happy. As much as I hate being apart from my mom, I have no plans to leave the country permanently, and I don't suppose Dustin is ready to return to the UK."I'm truly happy for both of you, but I don't see myself leaving the Philippines for good; I have a career here, and I couldn't possibly abandon it just like that," I stated firmly.They chose to talk to me after learning of my decision to stay in the Philippines from Dustin. I'm sure my mother persuaded my father to do so."You don't have to be worried, Yesha; there are plenty of better opportunities in the UK. I could place you in one of the largest advertising agencies in the country, or you could start your own," he suggested casually."I said no," I repl
-=Yesha's Point of View=-Dustin's statement helped me understand him even more; it's no surprise that he grew close to my mother and me because it was the only time he felt like he was part of a true family.Living in a house void of love must be torturous for Dustin; even though I haven't had a love of a father, my mother made sure that I didn't lack in love; she never failed to show me how much she loved me, and I make sure that I also show her how much I love her.Maggie had a confused expression on her face, and I could tell she was struggling, but after a few moments of hesitation, she ultimately departed with Jessica; before she left, she looked at Dustin again, and I could see the sadness in her eyes.We watched as Maggie and Jessica walked away, and we kept staring behind them until we couldn't see them anymore.Dustin shed a tear from his left eye, which he quickly wiped away with his hand; after today, my love for Dustin, my loveable bisexual and complicated half-brother, h