CHAPTER 4

I am already starting to pack the things that I will be taking to the resort. Eight pairs of clothes and undergarments were enough for me.

I packed my belongings in a small suitcase.

It's 10:52 in the morning.

I had already informed my landlady that I will be gone in a few weeks. I also said goodbye to my mother. Jane told me last night that it is forbidden to bring phones inside the resort so it may be a long time before I can call them again.

I was finishing packing when my phone suddenly rang. I immediately stopped what I was doing and went to my phone on the bedside table. It’s Kiel.

I smiled and quickly answered the call. "Hello!" I greeted.

“Hi there! How was your sleep, Iah?” He asked.

I was suddenly stunned. No one calls me by that name but only the people I hated the most.

"Uhm… Are you still there?" I was brought back to trance when the person on the other line spoke again.

"U-Uh, yeah."

“Uhm… By the way, is it okay with you if I call you Iah?” I heard the hesitation in his voice.

If I was the one to be asked, I didn't want anyone to call me by that name, but my mind dictated otherwise.

“Yeah, of course. N-N problem.” I then laughed sparingly. "Why did you call?" I asked.

“I’m just about to invite you for lunch. So, are you free?”

“Yeah. I am free today.” I answered quickly.

“Hmm… Do, what now?! Can you come out now?”

I frowned slightly at what he asked.

“Huh? Why?” I asked, confused.

"I'm outside." He answered.

I stepped closer to the window and pulled back the curtain to peek outside.

And I did see Kiel in front of my apartment while he was looking up at me and smirked. His phone is on his right ear. He removed his hand from his pocket and waved at me.

I smiled and waved back.

"Have you been there for a long time?" I asked.

“Of course no. I called you as soon as I got here.” He answered. I could see his happy face from where I was standing.

“Just a moment. I’ll be downstairs in a sec.” I said before leaving the window.

"I will wait for you." The other person in the line said before turning off the call.

I quickly picked up a fitted pair of jeans and a blue blouse and quickly put them on.

I only wore one pair of flat shoes. Then quickly exit.

As I went down, I tied up my long and messy hair in a bun.

When I finally got out, Kiel greeted me with a smile.

His muscular chest is bulging with his white long sleeves. It was paired with a grey jogger and white sneakers. It’s just a casual outfit but he still looks even more handsome. Even if this man wears a rag, he would still look manly and handsome.

"Hi!" I greeted him.

“Let’s go?”

I nodded. "Let's go." Then we started walking.

"So, where do you want to eat?" He asked as we walked.

"Up to you. Wherever you want. It’ll just be fine with me." I answered.

“I know the nearest restaurant here. Let’s go there.” He said.

I just followed him. The two of them were silent until they reached the said restaurant. He even opened the door for her. He then pulled a chair for her as they both approached their chosen seat. He’s also a gentleman.

She was feeling very special. There was something inside her that was celebrating because of what Kiel was showing her.

This is the first time she feels that way.

Kiel sat across from her and called the waiter. The waiter immediately came to them and handed Kiel the menu.

She’s just looking at him while he’s taking orders for the both of them.

After talking to the waiter, he turned to her with a wide smile on his lips.

She stared at his puffy eyes and a very handsome smile. She didn't know why but she wanted to touch and stare at his gentle face. She wanted to stare at it for a long time. His face looks peaceful.

She is comfortable being near him even though they had only met last night. She is not like that with the people she only met.

But when it comes to Kiel, she seems willing to do whatever he says because she feels safe.

“Done admiring my handsome face?!” The sudden speech of the person in front of her caused her to come to her consciousness.

A playful smile formed on his lips.

She suddenly felt ashamed. Her cheeks suddenly became hot. She could feel it. She could her cheeks blushing.

“I-I am not". She denied and quickly averted her gaze.

“Aww ! You’re blushing! Cute!” He said, teasing her. She even touched her chin to meet their faces. He even laughed slightly hard as she threw the tissue on his chest.

He immediately let go of her chin and moved away.

"Shut up. You’re so full of yourself! You’re not handsome”. She really had nothing else to say.

He gripped his chest and acted in pain. “Ouch! I’m hurt. My uncle said, I am the most handsome of all men in the world”.

"Well, your uncle is lying".She jokingly said.

“My uncle is not a liar. You are. You're just embarrassed to say I'm cute and handsome. ‘Don’t worry, it’s just me. Don’t be shy. No others will know that you admitted it". He proudly said.

"Tsk!" She tsked while smiling. "You're so proud of yourself, don’t you?! So arrogant". She scoffs at him.

“Ain’t arrogant. I’m just stating facts”.

“Here’s your order, ma’am and sir!” Suddenly, the waiter appeared and placed Kiel's order for the two of them on the table.

“Let’s eat. Maybe your arrogance will be reduced that way. Maybe you’re just hungry”. She said while smiling.

He just laughed at her and they started eating. But as they ate, his arrogance continued. And she, in turn, just always opposes it. But sometimes she just lets it go. They always end up fighting over small things.

After they ate, They agreed to take a walk first before she headed home.

After touring a mall they went on eating street foods.

It was almost six p.m when Kiel suddenly said that they should go for a walk in an amusement park. Without hesitation, she agreed.

Ever since she was young, she has never been to an amusement park. Her real parents are too strict when it comes to her. Even mosquitoes never got to taste her blood because of their strict rules. She never leaves their house and she is also home-schooled.

She was just able to leave their house everyday during her highschool days.

She was being suffocated by their rules before. She mostly depends on her parents because she’s too ignorant of the outside world. At a young age, she always wanted to get out but she couldn’t.

She was grateful because her highschool years came.

"Your thoughts are deep". Kiel suddenly spoke, which made her look at him.

She immediately felt uncomfortable when the distance between their faces was very small. She immediately looked at what they were going through.

They are about to enter a famous amusement park in their area.

"I-I'm just thinking about something". She said.

"Want to share it with me?"

"I'd rather not". She answered quickly.

"Why not?" He then pouted his lips. She noticed that from her peripheral vision.

"It's something personal".

“Okay. I understand”. He said. "Wanna ride a ferris wheel?" He asked, changing the topic.

She looked at the ferris wheel that was only a few steps away from them. There are already few people riding it.

"You’re paying?" She asked with a smile.

“Sure.You’re cute so it will be free”. He then removed the hand that was holding her and walked to the man who was guarding the ferris wheel to pay.

She smiled as she watched and waited for him.

When he finished paying, he immediately approached her and took her right hand.

"Let's go". He said happily pulling her closer to the ferris wheel.

Until they got on the ferris wheel and it started to move, their hands were still intertwined. He gripped her hand tight.

She felt peace and comfort inside her heart by that simple gesture.

She turned in the other direction so that Kiel could not see her trembing smile.

“Are you fine?” The young man suddenly asked.

She turned to him smiling and nodded.

"Your first time riding a ferris wheel?" He asked.

"Hmm”. She answered sparingly.

"It's an honour for me then. I’ll be the first person you’ll be riding together with a ferris. This will be a great moment". He said. She just smiled at him.

When they were at the very top, the ferris wheel suddenly stopped. She suddenly looked down.

She saw a smoke coming out of the machine from the ferris wheel. It was immediately attended by the guard.

She felt Kiel's sudden tightening of the folds of their hands so she turned to look at him.

“It’s fine. Don’t be scared”. He said in a soft voice.

She smiled at what he said. "Who said I'm scared?!" She jokingly said.

Suddenly, it was as if something far from their direction had exploded, causing them both to turn away from its source.

Suddenly different colours of fireworks spread in the sky.

She was amazed by that.

"Wow!" She exclaimed.

Too many fireworks scattered in the sky. She couldn't take his eyes off it. She didn’t care about whatever is happening around her. She focused on the captivating image in the sky.

“So beautiful”. Suddenly the young man spoke. But she just kept looking up.

But just a few seconds later she suddenly felt as if there were eyes staring at her intently causing her to turn to the young man sitting near her.

He stared at her intently. Straight on her eyes.

She could see the strange emotion in his eyes. She just couldn’t estimate what it was.

His stares are meaningful.

"Is there any problem?" She asked in a soft voice.

The young man seemed to suddenly come back to his senses. Slowly, it sparingly smiled at her and shook his head.

He didn’t speak a word.

He suddenly looked up at the sky wherein the beautiful fireworks were still scattered.

She never spoke again.

They were both silent while watching the fireworks display.

The fireworks display lasted for almost half an hour.

Just minutes after the fireworks display, the ferris wheel they were riding suddenly moved.

He was silent until they were down.

"You want to ride horses?" Suddenly he asked once looking behind her. She looked at what he was looking at.

There is a carousel there. There are also very few passengers there.

"Your treat again?" She asked, smiling.

“Yes. Of course”. He said with a smile.

When Kiel paid for a ride, they immediately got on the horse. She climbed first and Kiel followed. They’re riding only on one horse.

The horse started to turn around but none of them spoke a word. Until she herself broke that silence.

"What is your job, by the way?" She asked.

But she received no answer.

“Kiel?” She called his name which was just behind her.

“Uhh…Y-Yeah. Uhm ... I’m a f-freelance m-model”. He’s having difficulty answering her.

She was about to move to look at him when he suddenly stopped her. “D-Don’t move”. He uttered.

"Are you alright? What's the problem?" She asked.

“Nothing. Let’s just focus on this damn horse”.

"Oh...Okay".

She just looked to the front again and just remained silent.

But she suddenly noticed that there seemed to be a lump attached to her ass. She knew what it was but she just ignored it.

They just kept quiet until they finished their ride and headed home.

When they reached the opposite side of her apartment they stopped walking together.

“I’ll be ahead of you. Thanks for the treat”. She said.

The young man slowly smiled. "You're welcome. I’ll see you some other time then”.

She nodded. "All right."

“Good night! Sleep well! See you!” He said and turned his back on her as he smiled and started to walk away.

She looked at him first until she stepped inside her apartment.

When she finally got inside, she picked up her phone to see what time it was.

But Jean's 30 missed calls and 20 messages welcomed her.

She immediately opened her messages.

Girl, are you still alive?

Hoyyyy!! Answer me!!

Where the hell are you?

Why aren't you answering me?!!!

Are your things ready?

I'll pick you up at 9pm.

She suddenly remembered that they will be leaving tonight.

She looked at the time.

8:20 pm

"Gosh".

She quickly threw her phone on the sofa and then ran to her suitcase. She simply put the things she had prepared there this morning and quickly took off all the coverings on her body and went into the bathroom to take a shower.

She just finished quickly and straightened up right away.

She wore a hoodie, fitted jeans and a pair of black sneakers.

Five minutes before nine p.m, she was already outside her apartment, waiting for Jean to arrive.

Suddenly, a taxi stopped in front of her and Jean came out wearing a floral below the knee dress and a pair of high heels. The taxi driver followed to take her suitcase and put it in the compartment.

"Let's go, girl". She said and went inside again.

She also followed her inside

"Why are you wearing like that?" She immediately asked as she sat beside her friend. "As if anyone else notices that. It’s dark and night".

"I'm doing up for myself, not for anyone duhh!" Her friend while rolling her eyes. “By the way, your outfit so cheap. Eww”. Her friend even acted in disgust at the way she looked at her.

This bitch is so f*cking judgemental.

"I'll take a nap first". She changed the topic while leaning against the door while closing her eyes.

She did not realise how many minutes she had been asleep until something suddenly shook her shoulders.

"Hey!! Wake up!! We need to go on the boat”. She heard Jean's voice.

She quickly opened her eyes once roam around.

She could see from the windshield a series of boats moored on the side of the vehicle.

"Where are we?" She frowned when she asked Jean.

“In the port of the Alcovendas. The boat will take us to the resort”. She answered. "Let's go".

Jean came out first. She followed her.

She saw a man loading their belongings into the boat. Jean followed him and so did she.

The old man who she thinks will take them to the resort helped them get into his boat.

She suddenly felt cold. It's almost midnight. Strong and cold wind hits her face. Jean, on the other hand, doesn't mind the cold even though her clothes are thin. There is a wide smile still plastered on her smooth and beautiful face.

"We're going to travel for an hour and a half now, my dears." The old man said. "Don't sleep first or you will fall". He added.

“All right, sir. Thank you”. Jean said.

There were only three of them on the boat.

“Where’s Ellen? Didn’t you say she’s coming with us?’ She asked.

“She said that she’ll catch up. I just texted her. She is on her way. Let's just wait for her”. Jean replied, smiling.

After more than five minutes of waiting, a taxi suddenly stopped not far from where they were staying and a woman wearing fitted jeans and a crop top came out from there. She’s wearing a large hat.

She immediately recognized who it was. Its Ellen.

Suddenly Jean stood up and waved at Ellen.

"Ellen!!" Jean called her name to catch her attention.

Ellen saw them immediately. She waved back at them.

She walked closer to them while dragging its two suitcases.

The boatman helped her put her suitcases in the boat.

Ellen then kissed Jean and her on the cheeks.

"Hi!" She greeted her.

"I am excited". Ellen and Jean said and screamed at the same time.

She just smiled at the two.

Elle sat down next to Jean. They were sitting next to each other.

"We are leaving now, ladies". The boatman then began to steer the boat.

Throughout the trip the three of them talked about what they were going to do when they arrived at the resort.

Jean and Elle plan to do boy hunting right away. She just laughs at them.

For her, she will just enjoy the whole stay without men. She has no intention of doing anything when it comes to men and sex.

She just wanted to get away from her problem even for a weeks.

After almost more than five hours of travel, they finally arrived at the resort.

The surroundings were so dark that she could not see the whole place.

They were greeted by a woman who identified herself as a worker from the resort. Jean gave to her their gift cards. And she then took the three of them to a small cabin where they took all the gadgets they had and oriented for just a few minutes because it was already dawn and they needed to rest.

The woman then escorted them to their adjoining cabins. It first told some details about their accommodation then left as well.

The three of them said goodbye to each other before entering their respective cabins.

When she got inside her cabin and when she turned on the light on the side of the door, she was greeted by the colourful design inside.

Many beautiful designs made of seashells hang from the ceiling. There are also yellow LED Lights hanging on the ceiling and walls which adds to the beauty of the place. The brown floor she was stepping on was also very shiny.

She closed the door first and set her suitcase near the door and slowly walked over to the sofas in the middle.

She looked around the whole place.

Simple yet elegant. That was his definition of place.

Obviously the equipment there is very expensive.

She walked closer to a small door and turned it open once alive in the light on the side of the door.

A king size bed greeted her in the middle of the room. Slowly, she stepped in. She laid one of her palms on the bed and slowly sat there. She immediately felt the softness of the mattress.

She looked at the door almost next to the door she had just entered.

She stood up and went to that door.

I turned the door open. It’s a bathroom. Even the bathroom is covered with pretty decorations of seashells.

I left the room and went back to the living room.

Smiling, I hovered over the place again.

I am starting to enjoy this vacation.