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I changed into jean shorts, a blue sleeveless top with a white kimono jacket."Are you ready for your best day yet, Lili? You don't mind if I call you Lili, do you?" Nathan asked as soon as I joined him outside."I do not mind." I assured him. "And yes, I'm ready to have fun.""Trust me, you're in the best hands." He said, shoving his hands in his pocket."I'll hold you to your words. Though you look very suspicious, hiding your hands like that."He laughed, holding his hands up in the air. "Do you trust me now?" I nodded, chuckling."You've had breakfast, right?" He asked, bringing out a car key from his pocket and opening a Range Rover."Yes. Is this your car?" I gasped. He nodded in response and opened the door for me to get in. "How much do you get paid as a tour guide? I'm contemplating joining you here.""I'm not sure your husband will be very pleased with that." He replied, igniting the car. At the mention of Byron, my supposed husband, my smile turned to a frown. I almost f
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I was thinking on how to coax Regina as I walked out of the room, pushing my dark hair away from my eyes. Regina was relatively easy to please. She just wanted something that looked nice and was expensive. The key to her anger disappearing was the money factor and fortunately for me, I didn't lack that.I would just promise to take her shopping. Like a collector, she made sure to buy clothes any where she went. Just wearable memorabilia.I spotted her figure up in a distance, after taking a deep breath I made my way over. When I got closer, I heard her let out a giggle and saw she wasn't alone. A tank top wearing guy – who was too tan for his own good in my opinion – was talking to her and she looked like she was hanging on to his every word.I cleared my throat "Am I interrupting something?" They both looked my way but I kept my eyes on the guy, who just raised an eyebrow at me."Oh, you are here" she looked annoyed by my apperance. "Sorry Chad, I've to go. My boyfriend's here for m
A Racing Heart Chapter 23
I flopped on my bed, exhausted from the day's activities. There was so much to do here and so many beautiful sights to see, especially when you are with someone so interesting. I couldn't wipe the smile off my face as I thought about my new friend.Nathan.I finally found the strength to have my bath and do my skincare.It was a long time ago but the last time I had this much fun was with a boy at the orphanage my Mum used to work at. He was so innocent and always pleaded with me to stay with him.Maybe if I had stayed with him... No, he ended up leaving. He couldn't have saved me from what happened years later.I heard my phone ring and went to pick it up from where it was charging.It was James.I felt guilty for forgetting my siblings but convinced myself saying I had lived most of my life for them and they were in capable hands."Hey little brother of mine," I hailed, "how are you doing?""Good morning... Or what time is it over there?""It's 9pm.""Oh, it's morning here. Rose cal
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LILIAN JACKSONI was too eager and couldn't stop my feet from bouncing as I sat on the bed, waiting. I felt flutters in my heart as it began to race.I reached for my pills and downed them. Maybe this much excitement isn't meant for me. I decided to start looking for an outfit I could wear. I didn't know where we were going to so I was having a difficult time trying to pick out a dress.I chose to play safe with jeans and a cute top. I wore a coat over it and waited patiently for Nathan.At eight o'clock, the door bell rang. I grabbed my purse and made my way out. Nathan was leaning on the wall when I joined him outside. He was wearing jeans and a shirt also."Hey." I greeted."Hi. Are you ready?" He responded."Yes." He led the way to his car and I followed him. "May I ask where we are going?""Remember it's a surprise and even if I tell you, you do not know the place, so just trust me."I smirked, holding up my phone. "I could always research it, y'know?" "Ahh.. I almost forgot a
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I dropped Regina off at the airport. She kept trying to make sure I wasn't angry at her. I assured her with a smile. She seemed skeptical but didn't say anything else after our goodbyes.I let out a sigh once she was out of my sight. Now that Regina was out of the picture, I could go check up on Lilian. I didn't know how I was supposed to talk or interact with her.I had lunch, relaxed at the spa for a few hours before I decided to go to the room. The sun had long set when I stood in front of the bungalow. The lights were out."Maybe she went out for dinner." I assumed, letting myself in.The first thing I noticed was that the room looked different. Although, I stayed here for barely five minutes, I remembered the newlywed feel that it gave. With the flower petals and candles strewn across the room. Now, looking around, there wasn't a trace of that in the room.I could understand why she'll get rid of them. I mean I'd also not be able to stand being in such a valentine themed room alo
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My emotions were all over the place that I couldn't help but shout at Byron. I was annoyed with his self-righteous attitude. He mentioned marriage, he can throw that word around all he wants. I don't give a damn.I was close to tears the entire night, replaying Nathan's stunned expression as he ran away from me.I kept checking my phone to see if he would reply to my text but he didn't.I cried myself to sleep, hoping I had not lost a friend.**I woke up with a massive headache but forced myself to get out of bed. Byron wasn't in the suite so I quickly dressed up and did all the things I wanted to do.A part of me hoped Nathan would return this morning, with a smile on his face ready to take me on a tour round the Maldives. I waited by the door, phone in hand, wishing and praying.The door was flung open and Byron came in. I stared at him for a few seconds before I spoke. "Good morning." "Morning." He replied. He went in and sat on the couch, phone in hand."I'm sorry." I apologized
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"Wear your shades babe. We wouldn't want the sun to hurt your lovely eyes." "You should apply an extra coat of sunscreen or else you'll get an awful sunburn, love.""I could stare at you all day. I wish blinking wasn't necessary.""You are so beautiful, every time I take a look at you my heart is a mess."These weren't words from a sappy romcom. This was an actual conversation between two real people. No, I didn't chance upon this convo. I was one, infact, of the participants in the weirdness going on.Let me explain. Ever since I held Lilian close as our pictures were being taken, she made it a mission to sicken me by acting overly affectionate to the point that bystanders would stop and stare. I,of course, couldn't stand and watch this happen without doing anything so I followed in on her plan but made sure to even beat her in showing ‘affection’. That's how it started, being sweet towards each other to the point of tooth decay."I'm going for a swim, babe. Wanna come along?" Li
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"Do you hate me?" I looked at the man in front of me. His dark hair fell on his face, his hazel eyes shifting slightly, a bit panicked, his hands spread out to stop me. He staggered and I realized he was drunk. He was handsome, no doubt about that, but he was a stranger to me. At most an acquaintance.The corner of my lips raised slightly in amusement. "Hate. How could I hate you? That would be silly." He visibly calmed. "I just realized how little I mean to you and how little you think about my wellbeing." I spat."I just forgot. I wasn't trying to kill you or something." he apologized again."It's the fact that you forgot that makes me annoyed. I mean you are Byron Bladell for Pete's sake, the guy who runs background checks on people he just met. I don't expect you to have a photographic memory but I don't think you would have forgotten if you thought it was important." I angrily poked his chest."Your forgetfulness could have cost me my life. So excuse me if I'm a little angry."
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