“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
“YOU’RE lying to me, Grant,” It was Helios’s chilly voice that roared inside Grant’s office.Grant, who was surprised, suddenly stood up. “W-What are you doing—”“So, you found her?”Grant frowned and was a little bit baffled. “What do you mean?”Helios let out a soft chuckle. It’s been so hard for him to know that Zoe is just a little bit far away from him and the worst thing was, his cousin found her, but he didn’t even tell him.“What’s your purpose? Why?” Helios walked towards Grant’s table and slammed his desk.Grant raised his hands. “Calm down, and let’s talk—”“Shut up!” Helios moved closer to Grant and pierced his glare at him. “You knew I hate it when someone is toying at me. You know me, Grant. I trusted you because—”“I… I was supposed to tell you about it, but Zoe begged—”“Zoe?” Grant could see the pain in Helios’s eyes. He felt pity at the same time, scared.“What about her?”Grant took a deep breath and sighed. “She begged me not to tell you about it. I made a promise
“What are you doing here, Chloe?”Chloe let out a soft chuckle. “Are you really questioning me about that? Of course, I am visiting my fiance,” she replied as she sat on the side of Helios’s desk.Helios stopped tapping the keyboard and met Chloe’s gaze. “We’re not yet engaged–”“Yeah, because you’re prolonging it,” she interrupted. She raised her left hand and stared at her fingernails.“Call off the engagement. I am not interested,” Helios said, but Chloe just laughed and tapped his table.“I can’t do anything about that. Don Lincoln, your father, already set everything.”Helios clenched his fist and moved his swivel chair backward. “I will talk to him.”Chloe stood up and crossed her arms in front of her chest. “Try it if you can.”“You knew that I love someone else–”“But Zoe doesn’t love you, babe. But I do. She dumped you, right?”Helios frowned. It seems like Chloe is different at this moment. She used to admire Zoe.“Isn’t you wanted Zoe–”“Yes, not until I find out that she’
ZOE is staring at the two lines on the PT kit, and her hands are slightly shaking because she knows that Cindy’s anticipation was true. Cindy walked towards her.They were inside Zoe’s room. Right after they closed the cafe, Cindy bought a PT kit at the nearby drugstore and gave it to Zoe.The pharmacist instructed Cindy to take the test early in the morning. However, Cindy was determined enough that it was positive.“What was the result?” Cindy asked.Zoe sat on the side of the bed and took a deep breath. Then suddenly, her chest started to move rapidly as her tears clouded her eyes. Cindy sat beside her and caressed her back. “Let it out. I am here. I will listen,” she said.Hearing this, Zoe cried even harder. She tried to control it, but her sobs slipped out of her mouth.It was just seven in the evening, and as usual, the two old ladies were still working at the hotel and restaurant Grant until eight in the evening.Cindy hugged Zoe and started comforting her. “I am just here,