GIAN
“IS that Chyna? Doctor Salvatore’s younger sister?”
I suddenly stopped warming up for our water polo game when I heard that name.
Chyna.
And Dr. Dasha Salvatore, Costa Galaxia's in-house physician who was always trying to slaughter me. Whenever I got sick, the good doctor would always make me wait to give me a hard time before I got treated.
But I couldn’t blame Dasha. She had the right to be mad at me. I had dumped her sister. I had been stupid to do so and had felt bad about it for so long.
“Yes! That's her! She's even much prettier now! What a stunning beauty.” Thug elbowed Josh. “Bro, when did she arrive?”
“Just yesterday. Doc Dasha said Chyna is here for a long vacation. She will be staying around until after Castillo’s wedding.” Josh answered.
Josh was probably the head of the security team here in Costa Galaxia.
“I heard my name. Were you talking about me?”
Aelax arrived late, wearing his coloured cap. We were water polo teammates.
“You assume too much! You are not the only Castillo in the world!”
I became oblivious to everyone else when someone caught my attention. The pool complex was graced by the presence of a goddess.
Indeed, she deserved all the attention. She was charming like that. No wonder I had been so obsessed with her.
She was tall and slim with the right curves at the right places. Her smooth and white complexion was highlighted by the mustard yellow cropped top and micro shorts she was wearing. Her wavy hair was loose, which made her look even sexier.
I could already feel something building up inside me by just watching the beauty. A mixture of fear and excitement filled me. It was the exact same feeling I'd had when I first attempted to talk to her through one of her social media accounts, three years after hurting her.
Chyna was gorgeous than ever. If anything had changed about her, that was it.
Scenes started playing on my mind. I started growing down there.
I forced myself to calm down, but I could not take my eyes off her. What a view to behold? I did not even notice that my lips had begun to curl into a wide smile as I kept my eyes glued on the goddess called Chyna Salvatore.
But the magic moment was ruined when a man interrupted the scene. I did not know the guy. A guest, perhaps? How about I got him banned from Costa Galaxia?
My blood began to boil when I saw the man’s hand caressing Chyna’s smooth arm. He had no right to touch her!
I got up from the swimming pool without thinking. I didn't give a fuck even if our game was starting in five minutes. A few steps later, Chyna was informed of my presence.
“Chy, baby! When did you arrive?” I exclaimed, feigning cheerfulness. The excitement was genuine, however.
My heart pounded in my chest when Chyna turned to me. She had the most beautiful face I had ever seen.
She seemed genuinely surprised to see me. Her lips slightly parted as she stared at me. So she didn’t really come here to see me or watch the water polo game we were about to play.
I felt a slight pinch of emotion. Three years ago, she had always made sure to watch the water activities in Costa Galaxia because I had always participated in them.
But now…
I dismissed the unpleasant feelings. Because that mouth of hers was so tempting, I couldn’t stop myself from grabbing her and claiming her lips in a passionate kiss.
God! I had missed Chyna so much!
My whole body seemed to convulse at the deliciously warm feeling that quickly enveloped my entirety. I felt the urge to deepen the kiss to show her how much I'd missed her.
She protested for a moment but soon was responding to my kisses. I felt her need as she kissed me back with the same enthusiasm. It ignited my intense emotion, making me want to explode as our lips locked together.
A faint growl escaped from Chyna’s mouth, reaching my ears. I was surprised to hear my own response to her moaning and muttering.
And then I remembered Camille. I felt guilty somehow, but it was not enough for me to release Chyna.
Three years!
It had been three fucking years since I had last felt this extreme urge, this hot sensation. I almost lost my mind as I let the feelings consume me, just like before... three long years ago.
I was filled with longing and needed for Chyna. Indeed, when I lost a very important person, only then did I understand her real value. And there never was a moment in all those years that had passed that I didn't regret losing Chyna. Until this very moment, I still felt sorry for letting her go.
I had missed her laughter, the silly talks we'd had about anything and everything… her being so understanding despite the fact that I'd been a big fucking asshole.
I had missed her softness in my arms. I had missed cuddling with her, her warm breath against my chest. That hot feeling only she was capable of igniting in me. I had missed her lips against mine.
Darn, I missed everything about her!
I felt someone pat my shoulder. I released Chyna. We were both panting. I couldn’t get enough of her lips, but, hell, I needed to let her go.
The referee of the game was sending me back to the pool. I wanted to beat him up for disturbing us.
“Thank you for the good-luck kiss. I am with the Blue Team. Cheer for us, okay?” I winked at the still stunned Chyna.
Oh, I could kiss her all day.
I turned to leave, and then I felt her grab my arm. When I turned to face her, I was met by a forceful slap on the face. Then Chyna marched her way from the vast pool complex. The guest she'd been talking to earlier would have followed her had I not given him a warning look, prompting him to change directions and leave the place with a surly look.
“That serves you right, Voltaire," Lenard teased.
GIAN:Aelax and the rest of my teammates pulled me back to the pool.“I will break his bone. This brute was acting arrogant as he always was.” Zedrei grinned and locked my neck once we were all in the water.I couldn’t blame them. I had done another foolish thing to Chyna just now. Well, it couldn't be helped. I had snapped at seeing another man touch Chyna. Perhaps I had no right to feel that way and what I had done to her was totally uncalled for, but I didn't care anymore. I no longer had control over myself. Just being that close to Chyna stirred me to distraction. I was exploding into flames.And those sweet lips... I would be a hypocrite if I claimed I hadn't meant to kiss them. Frustration wormed through me as I kissed her with great passion.I totally lost it when the memories of all those passionate times we'd shared together came painfully back. Those memories rendered me lonely all those yea
The whole flashback…ChynaI was furious while walking at the vast field towards the Enchanted Walled Garden. And what made me feel that way is no other than Gian Voltaire. The guy that Dasha warned me not to mess with.Ah! That guy! Didn't he know that it was rude to ogle? Am I a specimen for him to study?But then, luckily,, I saw an image from a distance. It just made my annoyance fade away instantly. Smiling wide, I walked towards the handsome guy. He was alone in the wooden bench scattered around the place. He seems busy browsing in his iPhone that he doesn't even notice me approaching.“Hi!” Smiling sweetly and seductively, I tried to get his attention.“Chy…” He seems not surprised to see me here. I got confused.“Don't you want to ask why am I here, Lenox?”I sit beside him even though he was not inviting me to join him.
Chyna “I am not hugging you. I just fix your position. Instead of complaining, why can't you be grateful instead—?” Gian wasn't able to finish his words because I suddenly hit him on the chest. I refused to get embarrassed anymore. This guy was making such a horrid alibi. “Ouch!” he complained. Don't he ever push his luck? He can't get away from me. I am not a gullible kind of woman. “You deserve it!” But then, Gian suddenly smiled. Nah, this guy must be a lunatic. I had hit him, right? Why would he smile like that? He was just making my blood boil, so I must leave him. I stood up and decided to walk away when I felt him following me. “Where are you going? Are you tailing me?” I snapped again. “Don’t you think you are too assuming? Just because you are beautiful doesn’t mean I'll tail you. Do you think it's my first time to see a goddess?” I don't know if I should be flattered or I
CHYNA And why am I arguing with him over nonsense thing? What the heck is going on? We are not even teenagers who argue just like that. Hell! This guy was acting like a jerk. I didn’t know how to handle him anymore! “I’m pretty okay. Don't follow me anymore. And you don’t have to worry about me.” He was smiling from ear to ear, and I just wanted to slap him on the face, really hard. He put his hands on his pockets and face me completely. I am just holding my temper, and maybe, if he pushed me more, I am really going to hit him one more time. I exaggeratedly rolled my eyes at him. “I’m not worried about you! Why would I, anyway? And heck. This is a pathway, and everyone can pass by here. And FYI, just because I am at your back doesn't mean I am following you. What a thick face you had?” And I leered on him. What the heck?! I shouldn't be dealing with someone like Gian, who seems to be playing on me.
CHYNA “OUCH!” I hit Gian with my bare hands. I was shocked that I couldn’t tell even a word while Gian maneuvered the conversation. It was like my brain was flying like a kite. Just until the girls leave us, I finally took back my sanity. “Wait…” He tried to stop me. “What the hell was that?!” I yelled at him as I hit him anywhere my hands landed. Gian finally caught my hands. He looked around. And when his eyes seen something, he guided me there. “Damn you, stupid thing! Why would you say those things?!” I keep on yelling at him. “You have a future in boxing. I felt my chest was beaten hard.” He doesn’t sound like complaining. Instead, he seems amused. I give him a hard hit on the arm again. “If you are putting an act, don't dare dragged me in there!” I snarled. “Oh, that.” Gian fixed himself first before facing me. “I know those girls will invite me to some
Chyna I was so bored in my hotel room here in Earth Cove. The management said that maybe I could move into my new unit anytime tomorrow. I was so excited that I wanted to pull the time. I don’t know what else to buy for my condo unit. I saw it already. It was a huge unit and expensively decorated. They were still doing some finishing. I could imagine how beautiful the place would be. Yet, I still felt that the place was empty. Something was missing. Maybe I could figure it out if I already occupied the unit. That is why I couldn’t wait to move in. My phone beeps. ‘Hi!’ A message from an unknown number popped into my text inbox. I knotted who it must be? I ignore the message, locked the phone, and throw it above the bed. I walked near the balcony. My room was facing the ocean. Maybe, I should breathe some fresh air to clear my head and this boredom. The message alert tone beeps again. And again. And again.
Chyna “You’ll surely love it.” “Give me a sec.” “I can wait for you until forever.” He jokingly answered. “Dumbass!” I hissed and ended the call. I hurriedly look for something to wear. I even checked if I looked good even without make-up. But I was not satisfied, so I put a light powder on my face. I even put some lipstick and light blush on. I suddenly got stunned and checked on myself. Am I dolling myself for that guy? Damn it! I wiped away my make-up and just rolled up my hair in a messy bun. I didn’t change my oversized t-shirt and short shorts. I just tucked the front of the t-shirt on my shorts and let the sides and back hang loosely. “You looked great.” I don’t know if Gian was sarcastic or he meant it. He was looking at me like he was really pleased with this outfit. “Don’t start, Gian. I know I am a bea
CHYNA I was about to plop again when I heard my doorbell rang. Who must it be? Without enthusiasm, I stood up and opened the stupid door without even checking the CCTV monitor. And I was surprised to see who is the uninvited guest. “What do you want?” I grumpily asked. “Is that how you greet your neighbour who visited you?” Gian grinned. “You are an uninvited guest so, it’s fair to greet you that way.” I bluntly said. “So, what are you doing here? And where are you going to deliver my furniture?” “Take it easy. Why don’t you invite me for a coffee, at least?” “I told you, already. You are not invited.” I lazily said. “Aren’t you bored? Don’t you want a company?” “This boredom is your fault.” “Huh? Why it was my fault?” “I can’t do anything in this kind of weather.” “So, you blame me for the change of weather?” Gian laughed.
CHYNAGian went stunned. I let go of him and smiled so lovingly. I reached for his handsome face and gently caressed it.It was such an enchanting moment for us. I didn’t anticipate it will happen to me.“Rizzi, just stitch some lies to drive you away. Luckily, Flynn was willing to play along. He was not a doctor. He is a head nurse in the biggest hospital in the capital.”“But how did you know, Flynn?” Gian seems not convinced yet.“Here in EMG. That very day my nose bleeds non-stop. He was the one to catch me.”Gian winced. I wasn’t sure if he was grateful or dismayed.“That should be me!”He even made a ‘tsk’ sound. I laughed at his reaction.“Well, it was fine that he caught you while I am not present in the scene. But from now on, I promise to be with you forever. I'll be with you and accompany you wherever you wa
CHYNAI tried to pass over him, but he didn’t let me take another step.“Don’t you hear me? I love you, Chyna. And I know you still love me too. Don’t dare deny it because I know it! I can feel it! You won’t let me kiss you if you don’t have any feelings left for me, baby.”I harshly took my arm away from him. But Gian didn’t let go.“What the hell, Gian?! Do you hear yourself? We are both committed. And now, you’re telling me that you love me. You love me, and you love Camille as well. Three in a relationship is too crowded; you only need one, Gian. And one more thing…” I stopped and took a quick breath. My tears started to roll down my face. “Just because I still love you doesn’t mean I would let you play with my feelings. Don’t use it as a license to hurt me over and over again!”Gian let go of my arm, but he suddenly cupped my
CHYNA“You are too stubborn. Why did you keep coming inside without a guide?”I stopped stepping inside the EMG's entrance. I was startled to see Gian when I turned back. He was smiling while looking at me.And once again, my heart flew away from its ribcage to meet him. I wanted to run towards him, throw myself to him and hugged him tightly. But I can’t. I’ll just embarrass myself if I do that.I have enough.Enough to lay down my armour.It’s just what I need. Confirming that I don’t have anything that would make him want me anymore.But though I accepted my fate, my heart won’t stop loving him still.No way it would. Always and secretly, I will still love Gian. Maybe, until forever.“When is your boyfriend coming back? He should not leave you here. Lots of men here would love to be with you.&rdq
CHYNAI stayed inside Dasha's penthouse for almost two days. I still can’t get over what happened.Until Dasha has enough, she harshly opened the door of the room I am using.“Did you really want me to cancel my wedding?”I turned to Dasha, who seems to cry just after sitting on the bed.“Nah! What are you talking about?”“You’re caving here again!” She yelled out of desperation.I frowned. “What’s that got to do with your wedding? I mean, I was just a part of the entourage. I'm not the wedding organizer.”“Darn! How am I supposed to get married if one of the reasons why my sister was acting like this is my fiance?”“Huh?” I got confused.When I asked Dasha to report what happened, she did. But never gave me an update. She just said that everything was fine. Besides, I didn’t get hurt.It was tru
CHYNAGian walked me through the door, but he was suddenly stunned. The door wouldn’t open.“Are we locked?” I nervously asked.“I think so.”Gian tried hard to open the door, but it just wouldn’t open.“There’s another door here.”Gian pulled me in the other direction.“Huh? How did you know? Where are we?”“At the ground floor of the lighthouse. They purposely turned the lights off.”I just can’t tell what is going on. Who would dare do this to us?“Fuck! It’s locked too! I'll call Josh.”He tried to dial Josh, but his battery died.Fuck!“They planned this!”“Huh?”I just can’t see him. It’s dark, and his phone was drained. That’s the only light we have.“They were playing with us.”&ldq
GIANI AM on my way back to the cluster building when I noticed something. No, it’s someone.A fully clothed guy in black, wearing a mask and cap, was putting something into the ball car.Mask and cap? At night?It confused me. But my confusion turns into anger when I notice it’s an unconscious woman he puts inside the ball car.It’s Chyna!Even her mouth was sealed with packaging tape; I know it was her!Fuck!“Hey!”I hurriedly ran towards the ball car. But the man drives at full speed.I went out of my mind and couldn’t think of a way on how to save Chyna. I run fast as I could. The ball car was running toward Neptune Cove. I remembered that the campers were rescheduled for tomorrow. Today was the cleaning schedule.Is that why that man chooses to take Chyna? And who was that fucking asshole!?I swear I am going to kill that guy!&l
JOSHThe plan was laid just right after summoning other CG men.Only Dominic, Jules, Thug, Lenox and Aelax came. The rest were busy.“No way!” Dominic screamed.“I can’t do it!” Jules announced.The two were the unlucky dude who picked the Yes card. That means they’re supposed to do the task.“Come on! You have done it before. You are pro with this!” I grinned at their reactions.“What are you talking about, Josh?” Jules turned to me.“I know what you did three years ago. Remember Chyna’s request?”Jules and Dominic went silent. Maybe these brutes had forgotten that I am the security head. I know everything.“But it’s different when it’s Chyna whom we—”“Just do it. We agreed with this, right?” Vincent coldly said.The two pulled a long face.&l
GIAN “SO, you’re here again, Gian.” Josh sighed as he saw me entering the command department. It’s been two weeks, and I was always there. I tour Camille around for the last time. We've been hanging out for two days, and I think I made her happy at least. After that, I decided to stay in the command department so I can monitor Chyna. She seems happy with her boyfriend. And all I can do is to watch her from afar, even if it hurts. I should be that guy. I should be the one who makes her laugh. I should be the one to stay with her. I should be him. I know Josh was getting tired of dealing with me, but he just tolerated me. He has no choice. At least he understands how it feels loving from a distance. I was thinking why Vincent wasn’t kicking me out of Costa Galaxia. I messed again, and that’s his condition. I should be thankful, though. “Where am I supposed to go?” I smirked at Josh. “You sh
CHYNA“SO, what are your plans for this day?”I turned to Dasha. Aelax and Dasha were back at Costa Galaxia. While me, I just finished packing my things from my unit. Those were ready to be sent to our villa in the city. I still don’t know what to do with my things.“I was thinking of selling my furniture. Flynn offered a hand.” I answered.Flynn was on his month-long vacation. His cousin, a member of Costa Galaxia, lent him the unit where he stayed for a while.Dasha knew that I already withdrew my membership here. There’s no reason for me to stay anyway. I was just here until her wedding day.“Good to know that you were making yourself busy.” Dasha smiled at me.There’s no need for words. I know she felt pity for me. And I wouldn't say I like it. I don’t want to get that kind of look. I'll still live. I just broke my heart many times, but I wi