Laura
"What?" I almost shouted after what Aaron said just now. "Do you really think I will give myself to anyone? Just because, we slept together doesn't mean that we had sex. I don't even remember sleeping next to him."
"Right, you don't even remember because you were drunk. And probably, you don't remember what you two did as well." Aaron said and gave me an arrogant look. He was now standing in front of me, wearing the checked ash coloured shirt that was gifted by one of my classmates who had a crush on him. He tried to provoke me with that? Silly!
I stiffened in place. He didn't believe me at all, not even a bit. "What's wrong with you? You weren't like this." He was the sweetest guy I have ever met. He had faith in me.
Releasing a long sigh, Aaron ran his hand through his hair and nodded. "I was the one who ended it. But... I just couldn't hold myself..." He paused and again, gazed back at me. "You said he is here. Call him. I want to meet him."
Ryan...I almost got caught but thanks to Laura. She called Rhia and saved me. Well, I knew that it was not the end, it was the beginning. Anyway, in the morning, after talking with Aaron once, I was able to reckon his character.I was right. Aaron, this guy was too good to play with. He was rude, arrogant. Of course, I would not have cared if it was that way only with me but not with Laura. He was disrespecting her in front of us as well and that was really too much. When he extended his hand, I refused to handshake, instead, I hugged him.A gasp was heard. He was surprised, unable to react. I could understand all of them were surprised. But I controlled myself and patted his back. "I don't know what issues you are going through. But there is nothing between Laura and me. And yeah...." I paused and let out a soft sneer. "Respect her." With that, I turned my back against them and left the spot."Ryan!" Rhia kept calling and following me to the car.
Laura...Ryan brought me to his mother's cabin in the hospital. Literally, I didn't come here to kill times. I came here because I really felt bad for Ryan. I told grandfather we have plans. I really didn't want to use him to meet Aaron ever. But since I already did, as an apology, I decided to spend some time with him."Mom. I am here." Ryan had a smile as he sat beside his mother. She was lying on the bed just like the last time. I wondered how beautiful she was when she was young and healthy because even now she looked so elegant.He spared me a glance and motioned me to the chair next to his. I hunched on it and smiled slightly. Wait, why did I?I cleared my throat. "I have something to ask you. It's...""About sleeping together?" He cut me off and held his mother's hand, gaze fixed at her face. He was acting so cold suddenly.I rolled my eyes as my cheeks flushed red. "You broke the rule." It was clearly mentioned in the contract
Ryan...I was pissed off by myself and the motive wasn't to piss her off, but since it did, I just couldn't miss to enjoy seeing her slightly stunned face after addressing her as my friend.Laura had taken me too easy to handle. But I was not like that even in a second of my entire life. People used to have a hard time having me around. Not because, I was rude or distressing, it was all because they were gracious and aware that it will certainly be a waste of time to think that they can have my heart or mind changed.As I drove her off home and sat back inside the car again, she knocked on the closed glass with a frown. Knowing she had something to say, I pressed on the button and the window hurled open."Where are you going?" She gave me a confused look.I tilted my head to her side. "Why?" Since when did she become a nagging wife?This time, she seemed furious. Her features contorted into a mask of rage. "I told you to take me with you whe
Ryan...Alex's face washed blank when I said I need to leave in the middle of the conversation. "Are you serious, dude?" His lips parted open."Not bad. I think he is missing his wife." The old nagging man spat out. "Or are you still seeing other girls? If...""Mr Xin, for God's sake, we are in a restaurant, don't start now. You are my father's adviser, not mine." I cut him off. I was tired of this man's advice. Whenever we met, he never skipped his lectures, not even once.Mr Xin let out a soft chuckle. "Let's say, I am delivering your dad's speech." That was impossible. My dad never said a word about my life. He never bothered to say. Nevertheless, he loved me a lot and gave me almost everything. "Wuxia Orphanage will be having an event soon. And your dad wants our company to donate. Please, sign this paper." Mr Xin continued.Inhaling a deep breath, I glanced down at the papers that he'd given me to sign. "Why didn't he come?" When Mr Xin called
Laura"Can you please turn the music off? It's so annoying." I blurted out, sneaking a glance at the driver. Grandfather's father driver was just like him, depressing as hell. He had been driving the car so fast even after telling him to slow down. Above that, he played some bedtime 1980s music like I want to know what love is, I'm on fire, put some sugar on me and now the careless whisper. Like what the heck? Where was his mannerism?Instead of turning it off, the driver decreased the volume. "I am sorry, young lady. The controller doesn't work. So I cannot stop this player until the car is stopped."Ryan who was sitting beside me let out a soft sigh. "So where are you planning to go?""What do you mean? The airport, of course." I tilted my head. Hadn't dad already tell him?He puzzled as if he didn't believe my words. "You are not really planning to go to the Maldives, are you?" His lips parted.Look, who was freaking out?I nodded.
RyanI preferred people around me, to be honest. If they couldn't be honest, at least they should be silent instead of lying.And I liked it when Laura was silent to the question. She didn't answer, yet did with her silence.Wait, I wasn't frustrated already. I just liked to confuse her, I liked to see the puzzle face of hers. I liked the way she blushes, I liked the way she stutters and gets nervous."Now... I think I like her." The words slipped out of my mouth, adapting from my thoughts."Who?" Laura asked as she adjusted the seat belt. We were on the plane, thrown out of the car. Yes, her grandfather's plan was successful. However, what her dad said was right, if we were two minutes late, we would have missed the flight. But... that would have been better for me. For us.Dismissing my thoughts, I smiled at her. "I thought it's none of your concerns?" She had been saying it was none of her concerns from the day I met her. But now I realiz
Laura...Except for the eating time and using the washroom, Ryan was asleep all the time, at least he pretended to. He was quite good at it.We arrived at our resort at night. A woman named Ms Ara was waiting for us in front of the reception. She escorted us to the villas' area of the resort.The entire place looked so beautiful. Even though it was night, I could see the resort was built using local materials, bright colours and stylish furniture with the interiors designed to reflect the Maldivian culture.The roars of the sea brought a smile to my face as we walked to the overwater sunset pool villa. Grandfather already told me about this beautiful villa. He and my grandmother had their honeymoon here."Please, call me if you need any help." Ms Ara said after she handed me the keys to the villa."Thank you." I replied with a smile. I realized I have been doing it a lot. Where was old cold me?Ryan grabbed the keys from me and swung
RyanDrowsiness? That was long gone. There was no sleep left in my eyes when I rolled on the bed and saw Laura enjoying the seaside alone. It was midnight. I wondered since when she was sitting there.In the soft breezes, her hair was flying over, covering her face. She didn't even bother to settle them aside. Her gaze was fixed at the illimitable horizon.She had got something miraculous, something different, something fascinating. She wasn't ruthless, she wasn't strong – not at all. She had the most fragile heart that was broke apart. It was all circumstance's fault, not her.I pulled myself up from the bed and mutely, walked to the deck to take in the phenomenal view.With every step closer, my heart vibrated faster. On the lounger, she was sitting with her knees folded and had her hand wrapped around them.I wasn't dreaming. She wasn't a hallucination. But how could a woman look such stunning?Her big eyes were gleaming in e