Chapter 2

I couldn't help but frown while brushing my teeth. I looked at the door. I almost wanted to go out and say to him that I didn't smell bad, but I knew I really did. I just vomited in front of him, so I must be smelling bad right now.

 

  

 

I shouldn't be ashamed of him, right? He is not an important guy to me, but I really can't stop being annoyed and ashamed of what happened. He even managed to tease me after seeing it! I glanced at myself in front of the mirror and cursed because I was still dizzy.

 

 If Bella is here, she's really going to say that she's right and that this is not a good idea to be here.

 

When I went out to the comfort room, I saw him sitting on a single sofa. He raised an eyebrow and looked at me from head to toe again. I'm ready to say something, but he made me stop.

 

  

 

"You're only in Grade 12, and then you go to a place like that?" He immediately asked that to me, which made me frown, but eventually I got what he meant.

 

  

 

I came to my senses, and I can't stop myself from blinking my eyes twice when I figure out something. Did he remember me? It's been a month, but did he really remember me? I couldn't help but bite my lip to stop the smile on my face. Only now did it hit me that he was here inside the ship. He is here, so I have time to get his attention and gain his trust!

 

Fvck!

 

"But I am 18. I'm not a kid." I emphasised the word kid because I am really not a kid anymore! 18 is a legal age! And also, my body is not for a kid. If he can't see that, then he might need to get his glasses.

"Still a kid," he said, disregarding what I said about my age. Still a kid? I laugh sarcastically. I can't believe this guy!

  

 

I was about to say something again, but I held my stomach when I felt that it was going to turn over again. I heard him sigh while looking at me. Instead of speaking, I entered the comfort room again. I haven't vomited yet; I can still endure it, but just in case, I don't want to stay in front of him and then vomit right in front of him.

 

  

 

I have plans. I need him to fall in love with me, and I can't help but think that he might have turned off a while ago when he saw me vomiting. Maybe instead of making him fall in love with me, he'll turn completely off because of what he saw.  

 

"Do you volunteer to go here even though you know that it's giving you a hard time?" I heard a question outside, and of course, I know who it is.

 

  

 

I didn't answer him and tried to stand up, but I was really dizzy again. Damn! I still have work. I haven't even started doing anything yet! I stood up and went out again, even though I was still dizzy. I couldn't help but glance at the bed, and I felt like I was being lured to lay down there.

 

  

 

I caught a glimpse of Maddix when he approached a drawer, and then I saw him getting medicine there. I was still trying to figure out what that medicine was when he came to the mini fridge and took out a bottle of water.

 

  

 

"Take that medicine," he said seriously before coming over and giving me the bottle of water that he got from that mini fridge.

 

  

 

I stared at the medicine. Should I take it? Should I trust him that this is really medicine? What if this is an illegal drug? I bit my lips, and I really don't know if I will get that and take that medicine when he is the one who gave it to me. He is the reason why Dad died.

 

  

 

"What is this medicine for?" I bravely asked him before glancing at him, but he frowned and shook his head, like he knew that I wasn't trusting him.

 

  

 

"Obviously, for your sea sickness. Tsk," he boredly said.

  

 

Because I was really dizzy, I had no choice but to drink it right in front of him, but I almost coughed when someone suddenly entered Maddix's room.

 

  

 

"Bro, why are--- Hi, you look familiar," Wendell said immediately when he saw me.

 

  

 

I wiped my lips because of the spilled water. I snorted. I can't believe what he said. He doesn't remember me. What the hell?

 

  

 

"She's that kid in the bar," Maddix said, making my face wrap in annoyance. Here we go again. I said I was not a kid!

 

  

 

"I said I'm not a kid!" I tried to say that again.

 

  

 

Wendell's lips twitched and he looked at me from head to toe. I knew that he immediately knew what Maddix meant. Just by wearing these clothes, it's obvious that I'm one of the student trainees here.

 

 

 

"So you are really a kid?" He asked in surprise and laughed a little.

 

  

 

"I'm not. I'm 18," I said firmly to him and glanced at Maddix, who now looked bored.

 

  

 

"Well, you're right. Wait... Liyah, right? Nice to see you again," he said, coming closer to me. I was about to say the same thing to him, but Maddix spoke, which is why I couldn't say what I wanted to say.

 

"What is it, Wendell? Why do you suddenly come in without knocking?" Then suddenly, Mddix said that to Wendell angrily.

 

Wendell scratched his head and smiled at me before facing Maddix, who still looked angry.

 

"They are all waiting for you. What's your plan? Stay here all day?" Wendell asked Maddix sarcastically.

 

  

 

"I was about to go, but there's a kid here and it looks like she needs to be taken care of." Again, I heard teasing in his voice, so I couldn't help but frown again while looking at him.

 

  

 

"Go back to your assigned work," he added before walking towards the door, Wendell following him.

 

  

 

I thought he was going to leave now, but he faced me again and raised his eyebrow at me.

 

  

 

"What are you doing? You want to stay here in my room? This is not a playground," he said playfully to me. Damn you! 

  

 

I frowned again. He really emphasised that I was just a kid! Let's see, Maddix Villaranza! I will prove to you that I am not a kid anymore!

  

 

I saw him opening his door. He even signalled for me to go out, and he even waited for me to go out first. I couldn't help but squint and notice the playful smile on his lips. He's annoying! I sighed and let out a fake smile, then I walked closer to the door, but before going out, I faced him.

 

  

 

"Thank you for the medicine, and thank you for letting me come in here," I said with a smile and a seductive voice.

 

  

 

Yes. This is how I should do it. I should pretend that I am thankful, even though the truth is that I hate him too much and that I am not thankful to him.

  

 

I didn't let him speak anymore. I touched his untidy necktie. I saw him staring at me when I did that. I thought he was going to push my hand away, but I bit my lip when he let me hold him and fix his tie. When I'm done fixing it, I face Wendell, who is looking back and forth between Maddix and me.

 

 

 

"Nice to see you again, Wendell," I said before excusing myself.

 

  

 

I returned to my cleaning container, which was not far away from where his room is. I had a full smile on my face as I passed them and went to the right room that I was supposed to clean, but the smile disappeared as soon as I finally passed them.

 

 

 

That's his room. It's a big help that I know his room. I'm here for ten days, and I'll make sure I get close to him. Making him give me medicine was a big step for me.

 

  

 

If he believes that giving me medication will cause my heart to melt, he is mistaken. If he thinks that I will think well of him, that will not happen.

 

  

 

I was still a bit dizzy earlier, but I felt fine for the next few hours. The medicine he gave seems to be effective. I cleaned four rooms until nightfall. During our three days of assigned work, there will be a rotation.

 

  

 

I felt tired because I wasn't very used to it. It was past seven when we rested and ate our dinner. We were given two rooms. There are five people per room, and in that one room there is a long bed that will definitely fit the five of us and is even quite spacious.

 

  

 

This ship was one of the ships owned by the Villaranza; it's big, but I'm aware that this is not the biggest ship they have. The Villaranzas are this rich, and that's the reason why I can't make a better plan for my revenge. To make him fall in love with me, find a way to destroy his company, and leave him after that, is what I think I can do for now. 

  

 

"It was really tiring," Seji said before dropping her body on the bed.

 

  

 

"Ghad! Did you see the CEO of the VICL? I saw him a while ago. He's handsome and really hot!" I glanced at Hennah when she said that. She is applying something to her face.

 

  

 

"He's definitely a Villaranza, Hennah. It's no surprise that he's a handsome and hot man. I even saw his sister; she's so beautiful," Fely said, who was lying at the end of the bed.

 

  

 

I was shaken by what I heard. I hate to admit it, but they are right. Maddix is not only rich but also handsome, but I don't care. I will not lose my anger just because he is handsome. He's handsome, but even though he is, he is still arrogant, and he's very evil!

 

  

 

"Do you think he is a good kisser?" I put the phone down when I heard that from Wendy.

 

What the hell?

 

I don't know why my cheeks got hot when I heard that. I remembered that night. I had kissed another man before that night, but his kiss was something. He must be professional, because I know that he is a playboy. Good kisser? Damn it! Yes, he is, but I still don't care!

  

 

"Of course he is, and surely he is also good on the bed. With his long finger and his sword down there, he is really good in bed," Seji said with a laugh, so I couldn't stop myself from hitting her. He groaned and looked at me.

 

  

 

"I'm going to sleep, so shut up," I just said and dropped the phone I was holding on my side before laying down.

 

  

 

"You're killing joy," Hennah said, but I didn't pay attention to that.

 

  

 

I didn't fall asleep right away. I just closed my eyes until they fell asleep earlier than me. I can't sleep thinking about what I can do again tomorrow to get closer to him. I let out a deep sigh because I couldn't think of anything else now.

 

  

 

I sat down and glanced at my classmates. I slowly removed my blanket and went down. I don't know how long the effect of the medicine given by Maddix lasts, but I feel that the effect is disappearing.

 

  

 

I am now starting to feel nauseous and dizzy. I have to train myself; it's not good to be like this until my last day here. I left the room after that. I'm just wearing a sleeveless silk chiffon suit with shorts. My long hair was loose because I was trying to sleep early.

  

 

I met some guests. I was suddenly embarrassed because I went out like that, but I didn't want to go back to the room just to change my clothes. The balcony cabins were pointed out and shown earlier. I know I might get dizzy and throw up if I'm there, but I want to train myself. I want to get used to it.

 

  

 

I just hope there's no one there. I was nervous, but I continued until I saw the dark view. I even heard the rush of water. I held all my hair because it was windy, but I also let go and let myself feel the wind.

 

  

 

I closed my eyes, and I couldn't stop the tears from falling from my eyes as they slowly fell.

 

  

 

"Dad, didn't you say we were going to board this ship together?" I said those words while tears were falling, even though I was still closing my eyes.

 

  

 

"You said you'd come with me until I get used to riding this kind of s-ship." My voice broke when I said that, and I couldn't help but think and remember my last memories with my beloved father.

 

  

 

The first time I was on a smaller ship, I almost fainted due to dizziness, but my father was always there for me and told me that I needed to deal with the things that made me weak and that I should face my weaknesses.

 

  

 

I opened my eyes, but my lips parted when I saw the dark and serious eyes staring at me.