Zoe’s POVThe following day, I felt much better, making me woke up early and open the café myself. As aunt Millie and mom took overtime last night, I decided to open the café myself at four.And to my surprise, I saw Mr. Reynolds on the staircase, waiting for the café to open.“Good morning, Mr. Reynolds,” I greeted.He stood up and smiled at me. “Good morning, young lady. You’re up too early. I thought it was Millie who would open the café,” he said, and I could sense the tint of regret in his voice.It seems like I ruined a chance for them.I smiled and tried to ease it. “I’m sorry about that, but Aunt Millie was tired when they got back home last night. I know you’re expecting her—” I halted when I heard Mr. Reynolds’s soft chuckles.“It’s okay, Zoe. It’s no big deal. It’s just that—”“You like her, do you?”I know my question is a little bit personal, but cowardness is a big NO. If he likes her, why not tell her? Besides, I know that aunt Millie likes him too.Seconds passed, but
“ALL I need is an update, Grant! Why can’t you give it to me? I already paid you!” Helios’s thunderous voice boomed inside his office at the penthouse.Grant is standing in front of him. “I am doing my best—”“You all have the sources, but why are you having a hard time locating her?”Grant pinched the bridge of his nose as he met Helios’s gaze.“What you are doing will cause trouble, Helios. You have to think—”“I don't fucking care! All I want is to see her!” he yelled.Grant sighed. “I will look for her again. But I am telling you, it’s so hard. My informant is a skilled one, but still, she’s having a hard time. It seems like someone is hiding her—”“Don’t add bullshit to your shit, Grant!”Grant frowned. “I am your cousin, but you’re telling me those things?”Helios glared at Grant. “Don’t make me say that you’re useless.”Grant let out a soft chuckle. “But you already said it. Whatever, pussy-whipped. I will find your girl,” he said and was about to turn around when Helios spoke.
CINDY AND ZOE are waiting for a cab when suddenly an Audi stops in front of them.Cindy grimaced and looked at Zoe.Zoe arched her brow and shrugged her shoulders.They are about to move to the other side when the window on the passenger side opens. Their eyes widened, and Zoe heard Cindy gasp when they saw the person in the driver’s seat.“Grant?”Grant smiled at them. “Come on, ladies. I’ll drive you home,” he said, making Cindy arch her brow.“Are you following us?” Cindy asked.Grant smirked. “Of course not. This is a coincidence. And if you don’t get in…” he paused and raised his phone, “—I will call Helios right away, Zoe,” he added.Zoe clenched her fist and walked to the left. She opened the back door.Cindy was about to follow when Grant stopped her.“I don’t want to be your driver. At least, you, seat in front,” he said.Cindy didn’t bother to talk and just rolled her eyes as she got in.“So, where do you want to go, ladies—”“Home!” Cindy and Zoe said in unison.Grant smirk
“SO, what’s your decision, Zoe?” Cindy asked the next day at their work. It’s still early, so they’re sitting while sipping coffee paired with bread.Zoe shook her head. “I don’t know. I am distracted. I can’t think clearly.”Cindy heaved a deep sigh. “You know what… I experienced falling in love too, but it was unrequited; he didn’t know about it until one day. I confessed—even if I knew that he would reject me, I still told my true feelings. Because the more I keep it myself, the more I get distracted and even get weak.”Cindy reached for her left hand. “Love is all about taking risks, Zoe. You must know that.”Zoe pressed her lips and nodded.Cindy sighed. “In the end, it doesn’t matter what other people think about whether or not taking risks for love is a good idea; we do it anyway. The most potent weapon a person can wield is fear. Fear of being harmed, ridiculed, making mistakes, failing, and not achieving our objective. It’s possible that fear keeps us from pursuing our goals
“DO you want to go to the bar—”“Passed,” Zoe immediately declined, making Cindy roll her eyes.“Hmph! Killjoy. But I understand you.” She grabbed her sling bag and wore it. “See you tomorrow then,” she said and waved goodbye.Cindy felt pity for Zoe, but she understands her friend. She heaved a deep sigh as she rode a cab towards the high-end club. She doesn’t care if she will see Calyx. So, what?That cruel billionaire.Cindy ordered Sex on the beach as she sat in front of the bar counter. It’s still early, so there is nothing many party people yet. Maybe, later.Usually, they arrive from ten pm until three.She drank into her glass and felt a tight slit in her throat because of the alcohol. She continues to drink it until it’s empty. She ordered again and again… and again… until her vision started to get hazy.“Fuck!” she cursed to herself.She tried to get down, but her vision got blurry. Then suddenly, she felt someone who enveloped his arms in her waist.“You drink too much, an
Cindy’s POVThe sun's rays glinted through the window of our hotel room, waking me up. When I moved, I groaned. A sharp pain shot up between my legs. And then I remembered what had happened to us the night before.I smiled as I looked at the most amazing man I’d ever met in my entire life. We took each other nearly five times last night and wouldn’t have stopped if we weren’t tired. One of the inexplicable feelings is the way Cal devours me. It’s tinged with love, lust, and respect.There’s a feeling of hesitation inside him, no matter how hard he tries to do it rough. Nonetheless, I manage to provoke him. And last night was one of the best nights of our lives.I slid out of bed, curling the comforter that covered my nakedness to the side. I walk naked to the bathroom to take a quick warm shower. I need to shower because I didn’t do it last night. I just let myself be taken by the darkness when we’re done for the last f*ck. And I knew it was Calyx who had wrapped the comforter around
CINDY was startled as she was getting dressed when she felt Calyx’s hands go into her waist while the other was cupping her face with the other. When they kiss, they nibble each other’s lips and battle with their tongues, which is a sign of passion and heat.The kisses became deeper as Calyx pulled her even closer to him, and Cindy found herself sitting on his lap with her hands wrapped around his neck and grabbing his hair as the kisses became deeper. Calyx pulled her even closer to him, and Cindy found herself sitting on his lap as her hands were enveloped in his nape.Calyx’s hand began to wander around inside her body.Cindy could feel his warm hand brushing against the hem of her cotton shirt. And then, all of a sudden, the poking of his sword poked her right in the gut.Calyx let go of her lips, and the pain traveled all the way down to her neck. While saying, “You anger, my junior,” he continued to give her soft kisses on the neck until he reached down and grabbed the hem of he
Zoe’s POVI was wondering the whole day what had happened to Cindy. I tried to look for her in the neighborhood, but she was not there. I wanted to call her number after she called, but she turned it off. An overthinker like me feels like something is going on.I waited for her at the café the next morning and speaking of the witch; she had just entered the café. I walked in front of the countertop and crossed my arms in front of my chest.I saw how her eyes widened when she met my gaze.“What happened? Don’t give lies because it means friendship is over,” I threatened. However, I don’t mean it. Cindy rolled her eyes at me and pouted her lips.“Did you have sex with Cal—” I didn’t finish my words when she dashed over me and covered my mouth?“Gosh! What’s wrong with you?” she asked as she pulled me to the counter.I frowned and pushed her away. I arched my brow soon as I let go of her grip.“I am asking—”“But why do you need to add the word—”“Sex—hmm!” I groaned when she covered m