"Good evening, you didn't tell me you were busy with other things, that's why you couldn't go to work today?" Gideon sarcastically asked Isabel, his face solemn."Could you leave? Derek might return, and I don't want him to see you.""What happens if I don't?"Isabel smirked. "If you don't leave, I won't go back to the Resort.""How are you going to pay me?""I'll find a way, if only I could go back to the bar-""No!""What is your concern about that?"Gideon gave her a heartfelt look. "I'll leave here but promise to return to work at the Resort tomorrow." Isabel became silent. She is wondering why this man is concerned about her and how she pays back. She doesn't have a choice, though.“Okay. I’ll go back to work tomorrow…in the Resort.” she finally said.Gideon nodded and stood up. “Then I'll see you tomorrow." When Gideon returned to the table with Catherine, the businesswoman asked him about it.“Do you have a problem with that girl?” Catherine asked him.Gideon returned his gaz
Gideon drove his car to the bar, while Freya just followed him away. She couldn't catch up with Gideon anymore because it looked like his destination was important, every time he finished work, Gideon was always eager to leave the Resort. Even though it was painful for her, she couldn't confess her true feelings to Gideon for fear of him rejecting how she felt. As a result, she chose to remain silent and obey whatever he said.She took out her phone and dialed the number of a man she always called when she needed to talk or comfort."Hello, Darwin. See me tonight in the hotel.” Freya said over the phone. After a brief conversation, Freya hung up the phone and walked out of the Resort.________Gideon went straight to the bar owned by his father. He immediately entered the VIP room where two women immediately greeted him.“Back off!” Gideon ordered the two women who’s trying to catch up with him, but quickly left the VIP room.Gideon immediately took the whiskey that was poured into th
Gideon slowly opened his eyes, noticing that his left arm was heavy, and looking at the woman who was leaning on it. When he saw Isabel sleeping soundly by his side, he couldn't stop smiling.Gideon removed the hair from Isabel's face with his right palm. "Beautiful," he said as he looked at her angelic face.“Hmmmm…” Isabel mumbled. "Oh.my.God.." was Alice's reaction when she got out of her room to see Isabel and Gideon sleeping side by side on the sofa."Ssshhh.." Gideon hushed because he didn't want to disturb Isabel's sleep.Even Isaac was stunned by what he saw."Um, Isaac, go to the shower now and I'll prepare breakfast." Alice said quickly so as not to disturb them.While Gideon could not get out of his place. Until Isabel slowly opened her eyes. Her eyes widened when she saw Gideon's smiling face next to him.“What the–”"Good morning." Gideon greeted her, smiling in her eyes._______“He’s late again!” Freya snorted as she looked outside the Resort, Gideon was an hour late.
Gideon drank himself into whiskey at the bar. The memories of Derek and Isabel dancing to romantic music are still fresh in his mind. And how Freya used it to her advantage to kiss him.(FLASHBACK)"What the hell, Freya!"" Gideon yelled, pushing Freya away from him after she kissed him on the lips."What? It was supposed to be like this, we were going on a date and-""You're insane!" Gideon looked at Isabel and Derek hugging each other. He stopped and didn’t know how to react.“Yeah, I am right. You are in love with that poor waitress!” Freya said, controlling her emotions.Gideon looked at her, “This date is over!” as he took his coat and left the Resort, leaving Freya heartbroken.(END OF THE FLASHBACK)Gideon throws the glass against the wall. It was the first time his heart had been broken. Seeing the woman he loves hugging another man while dancing sweetly. But his thoughts returned to the moment Isabel slept with his arm this morning.""Yeah, the only way I'll know we feel the s
Inside the car, Gideon and Isabel were still hugging each other, as if they were making the most of their time together. Isabel's head was resting on Gideon's shoulder, who was caressing her arm gently."It started that night," Isabel explained as she played with Gideon's hands. They are reminiscing about their first night together."Since then, I've always been looking for your fragrance...you drove me insane Isabel that night, and you still do it every time you get closer to me," Gideon replied before kissing Isabel on the forehead.Isabel smiled and turned to face him. "Gideon, I want to be completely honest with you about Derek."Gideon frowned. "Go ahead.""He is my ex-boyfriend, he is my puppy love in high school. But nothing intimate happened in four months of relationship with him.” Isabel explained.Gideon nodded. "I trust you, Isabel.""Gideon, I want us to be honest with each other. But I'm concerned about tomorrow; I don't know how to act properly at work, especially since
"Isabel, how is Sir Gideon?" Alice asked as soon as Isabel exited the office."I think he was too affected by what happened to Ms. Freya. He’s not like the Gideon I'm talking to today, not the one from last night." Isabel answered sadly."Perhaps we just need to understand him for now; perhaps he's having trouble at work," Alice responded.Isabel nodded. "Maybe he needs space, because I don't know him very well yet. I don't know what he wants or doesn't want.""Give him space first, let him introduce himself to you," Alice stroked Isabel's back. “Let's get back to work."Isabel nodded, wiping her tears away from the corner of her eyes. She and Alice parted ways to return to their work._______"Kevin, where is Gideon?" Freya asked as soon as her eyes opened. While Darwin seemed to be disappointed on one side, when Freya noticed him, it was Gideon that she was looking for."He will come here too soon, he's just busy with work because you know you're not there to assist him, he is havi
"Hey...are you alright?" Isabel asked Gideon after their hug. Gideon, however, refused to remove his wrapped hand from Isabel's waist.Gideon shook his head. "I'm sorry about this morning."Isabel stroked his cheek. "I understand, you've been with Ms. Freya for a long time, especially at work, and—""This isn't about Freya," Gideon sighed. "My Uncle called me, and...he wants me to return to the City because if I don't, my older brother will take over the company," he explained."What? But it was you who built it."Gideon nodded. "Yeah..that's why I need to get back there as soon as possible."Isabel suddenly gets sad. "How long are you gonna stay there?"Gideon didn't respond right away.Isabel felt that Gideon didn't answer right away. She believes Gideon will be in New York for an extended period of time and is unsure when he will return to Brooklyn. It’s a bit different because you won't see me at Resorts anymore." Gideon smiled bitterly."Yeah...I'll miss you," Isabel said as she
In the morning, Gideon was stunned on one side. He continues to think about his mother. In her dream, he called her again. This happens whenever he has a problem or something bothers him, especially when it involves his father.He sighed and shifted his gaze to the papers under his desk. He needed to finish these papers, but his headache was still drowning him.It's still a burning fever, he held his head. He picked up his phone and dialed Isabel's number."I need you in the office, the air conditioner is killing me in the cold." he said.Isabel wasted no time in going straight to Gideon's office. She found the remote and quickly turned off the air conditioner. She came closer to caress Gideon's forehead."My God, Gideon, you're on fire; we need to call a doctor," she worriedly said.Gideon gave a nod. "I called Dr. Jace to check on me; he'll be here soon, my love; don't worry."Isabel blushed. Gideon addressed her as "my love" for the first time. She stroked Gideon's cheek as they w
Gideon stopped when he saw the woman that was not disappearing from his mind. He still couldn't stand, sadness and teary eyes remained in his eyes.“Um, I'm sorry if I didn't inform you that I was coming–”"Y-You surprised me." Gideon trembled.Isabel sighed. Even though he couldn't speak, he seemed nervous that now he was facing Gideon."Yeah, Um..." he still stood his ground.Gideon stood up and faced Isabel. He slowly walked towards her."What brings you here?" he asked."I would like to finish my transactions with you, remember the debt I owe you? I'm carrying him now.." Isabel answered.Gideon frowned. "Isabel, I'm not charging you. And you don't have to pay, it's my help for Isaac, it's not a debt—”"But I want to pay him Gideon. Please accept it." Isabel took out the money inside the envelope and handed it to Gideon.Gideon shook his head, tears in his eyes. "No, Isabel...""Please...for the peace of my mind." Even Isabel was crying but she stopped it in front of Gideon."No, I
One week passed, after more than two weeks of Isabel and Isaac's stay in the hospital, they were finally released. Derek and Alice happily welcomed the two siblings to the apartment with a surprise for the two.“Welcome home, Isaac!” Derek and Alice were surprised at the same time.Isabel was stunned by that surprise, and even Isaac couldn't help but be surprised.“Wow! Lots of balloons and food!” Isaac's reaction.Alice just laughed and hugged Isaac at the same time."That's all for you, Isaac." he says."Thank you Alice." Isaac looked at Derek and hugged him too."You're a strong boy!" Derek said and stroked Isaac's hair."Anyway, we still have a guest. Of course, I invited him so that we can thank him." Alice said and asked Arkus to enter the apartment."Hello!" Arkus greeted happily.Isabel smiled. And he let Isaac thank him for his help when he took him to the hospital."Thanks." Isaac answered shyly."No problem, Isaac. You have to be thankful to your sister because she begged m
Five days passed, Isabel chose to make up for her brother who was still confined to the hospital. She even wrote an excuse letter for not going to work until her brother's condition returns to normal.And because Arkus witnessed Isaac's condition himself, he volunteered to exempt Isabel and even helped with the hospital bills. Somehow the burden on Isabel's heart was reduced by the fact that there were people willing to help her brother, Alice was one of them who every time she finished work, she went straight to the hospital to bring them something to eat.Isabel has not heard from Gideon for five days. She decided not to let him know about her situation because she didn't want him to feel sorry for her.So as much as possible, she is also looking for an extra income to pay the huge debt she owes to Gideon."There was a lot of work earlier at the Resort, what I heard earlier is that they will first look for a replacement for you Isabel." Alice said when she arrived at the hospital.T
Isabel immediately returned to the hospital after she got Isaac's needs for their stay. Carrying the bag, Alice met her from the hallway."Isabel, the nurse said Isaac will wake up soon. Did you buy food for him?”Meanwhile, Isabel is still dumbfounded and unable to speak.“Hey…Isaac will be okay. Don't worry, okay?" Alice said, patting her shoulder.Isabel sat down, as did Alice who was still surprised by the expression on Isabel's face. Her facial expression was different before she left the hospital earlier."Isabel what happened? You talked to Sir Gideon, didn’t you?”Isabel nodded. “I met him outside the apartment.”"So, you must be happy because somehow—""I'm done with all of us, Alice." Isabel said sadly."Huh?" Alice also felt sad. "Did he admit he had a girl?"Isabel shook her head. "That's the thing Alice, he doesn't admit it. He told me perhaps it is just Freya, I said I don't care who else she is." she sighed. "He saw that Arkus rode me home and hugged me. He told me that
Isabel immediately got out of the car and Arkus supported Isaac, the nurses immediately came to take him to the emergency room."Miss, you have to wait here. We will take care of the patient." The nurse blocked Isabel on her way.Isabel just sat down and couldn't stop crying."Isabel! Isabel, what happened?" Alice runs up to Isabel, concerned."Alice!" Isabel hugged her friend immediately, "I'm sorry I couldn't wait for you, I had to take Isaac to the hospital...""Hey...it's alright; my God, I'm worried about you and Isaac.""I'll just wait outside." Arkus interrupted because he was also shocked by what he witnessed.When he got out of the hospital, he seemed to regret what he had thought about Isabel; he had no idea her brother's illness was so serious.When he opened the phone he read Freya's text."I convinced Gideon that you and Isabel are having dinner today, Arkus; keep up the good work!"Arkus rolled his eyes and let out a sigh. He felt guilty so he didn't reply to Freya anymo
The night ended when Gideon didn't remember to call Isabel because he was too focused and tired from work.The next day, Isabel is depressed and appears out of place at the Resort. Arkus noticed this, so when he noticed Isabel's tears on the side, he secretly handed her a handkerchief."I don't need that, Sir," Isabel said again, but Arkus insisted on putting it in her hand."Are you going to wipe your tears with the dirty rag you use to wipe the table? Come on, that doesn't suit your charming face," Arkus replied.Isabel remained silent and locked her gaze on Arkus'."Why are you doing this?" she asked abruptly."What"“Why are you getting my attention? If you have a plan to do something, please do not carry it out. "I'm sick of you, boys," Isabel said sluggishly before leaving, but Arkus stopped her."Are you all right?" Why do you appear to be insane today? Did you get into a fight with Gideon?" Arkus asked, concerned.Isabel remained silent."Okay, I'm sorry for bothering you; I'
Over the course of several weeks, the long distance relationship between Gideon and Isabel continued, however they gave each other time after work every day. But that isn't enough for Gideon, who misses Isabel, especially her hugs and kisses.But for now he has to stay in the City to fix the rift between his father and son regarding work. Grimo starts again at the beginning in Enterprise but he does not lose his envy whenever Gideon is known and always sought by investors."I'm looking for Mr. Fierro to discuss the upcoming event here in New York,” said a businessman to the guard.Grimo looked at the businessman and guided what the guard was going to say before he spoke."Hello Mr..?""Robert Jackson," introduced the businessman.Grimo smiled. "Nice to meet you, Mr. Jackson; my name is Grimo Fierro, the oldest son; how may I assist you?""Hello Mr. Fierro, well you're here, perhaps I'll discuss the upcoming event here in New York with you, a representative from Fierro Enterprise, we'l
After the pleasure and romantic night, Gideon took Isabel to the apartment to get ready for work. Isaac and Alice were pleased to see him again.They kindly let Gideon inside while waiting for Isabel to get dressed.An hour later, Alice, Isabel and Gideon entered the Fierro Resort together. Gideon's car was still far away when Arkus saw it immediately, he frowned and immediately thought that Gideon's car had come to a stop in the garage.“Cousin! You didn't say you were going to visit.”Arkus said cheerfully as soon as Gideon stepped out of the car.The combination of Isabel's and Alice's expressions changed immediately in the morning. That's why Alice decided to go in first, while Isabel chose to stay with Gideon for a moment."I just give a ride with Isabel and Alice, and I'm heading back to the City," Gideon replied.Arkus turned to face Isabel. "Hmm, so you spent last night together?" he asked, looking at Gideon.Gideon nodded but said nothing."Gideon, I'm going inside," Isabel s
"Oh, why did you talk to Sir Gideon so quickly?" Alice asked, just coming out of the kitchen.Isabel sighed. "I didn't talk to him much. He is with Ms. Freya at the office, I even heard that they ordered pizza. I don't know if Ms. Freya made me hear that she knows Gideon better than I do or something.” she said with mixed doubts."They are still at work at this hour? But at Resorts I rarely see them together.” Alice answered.Isabel let out a sigh. "Maybe Gideon is really busy at work, maybe he needs help from Ms. Freya, that's why she's there too." she replied, trying to calm herself down."Hmm, it's better to trust your boyfriend, Isabel. Besides, they've only been in the City for two days, maybe Freya will just get really close, taking advantage of the fact that you're not by Sir Gideon's side."Isabel nodded in agreement with what Alice said. "I trust Gideon, but Ms. Freya no—Haist, I don't want to think bad of Gideon, he promised me!" She stood up and went to the kitchen to drink