Andyโs whole body ached. He wanted to open his eyes, but he felt too tired to do so. He left out a soft groan as turned his head, forcing to open his eyes right when he heard a relieved voice call his name.โAndy! Andy! Oh, thank God you are awake!โHe could recognize that voice anywhere. It was the voice of the person who he has loved for so long. But poor him, the girl seems to have no idea.โJanet, gosh, stop screaming.โHe muttered as he opened his eyes and he felt like he was going blind when the light suddenly hit his eyes. Janet was staring at him widely, with tears in her eyes, as if it was hard for her to believe that he was awake.โYou know, for a moment I thought I would go blind with the lights but I would have gone deaf instead if you shouted more.โAndy commented with a silly smile on his face and though he expected an outburst, Janet broke into a little choked chuckle. What happened next was unexpected, because she leaned down and hugged him.โYou scared meโฆโShe said,
Three weeks later...It has taken a while for all the members of Aurora Airlines to calm and settle down their minds after what happened. But now, everyone has started to forget about what happened on the island. Work has resumed as usual, and Avery was coming back from her first flight in Aurora Airlines. She landed the plane not two minutes ago, and right now, she was going back to Aurora headquarters.Ever since they came back from the Team Building Retreat, Avery had been keeping herself busy. Because every time she was free, she would get reminded of the traumatic incidents from the island. But one thing was sure, she had gotten a lot closer with Andy and Janet while she grew extremely close to Caden. Now that there was nothing holding them back from loving each other, they had been quite open about their feelings. There were no labels yet, but both of them knew what it was. They talked every night, though they barely met each other due to their schedules and all the hours the
โIโm sorry, but we canโt do that, sir.โJanet said sternly, and that made Caden turn his head toward her at once. โWhy?โHe asked his secretary. Whether he was surprised or not about the fact that Janet was speaking sternly to him, he was not. This was not the first time Janet spoke like that to him, and his secretary always had this habit of keeping him checked. And Caden was thankful for that. He gets distracted easily.โThis is a meeting with our shareholders, sir. You canโt miss this. You know how important this is.โโBut I already met the shareholders a week before, Janet. What is the reason to have a meeting again?โโA few shareholders wanted this meeting, sir. They said they have something important to discuss with you.โโThen they should have spoken about it in the meeting three days ago. I havenโt met Avery at all in two weeks, Janet and I havenโt spoken properly with her for three weeks. Thereโs so much time I can allocate for one party, and I allocated theirs three days ag
Caden and Avery were in Cadenโs car. Caden was taking the car out of the parking lot while Avery was sitting in the passengerโs seat, still flustered. After Caden said that he was taking her on a date, he had leaned down to her and placed a kiss on her cheek.Somehow, rather than a kiss on the lips, Avery had felt it more intimate and more loving. She had felt her heart beating faster, and she had felt like her knees were going weak. So, when Caden had led her to the Porsche and made her sit in the passenger seat, she had instantly obliged. Because one more minute of standing could have led her knees to buckle and fall on Cadenโs arms. Well, not that she cared, but that would be slightly embarrassing, and she wasnโt ready to let Caden see that whipped side of her yet. โAvery, are you all right?โCaden asked her because she had been silent over the past few minutes. Avery came out of her thoughts and replied with a huge error inside her head.โUh-huh.โCadenโs eyebrows furrowed. He h
Andy was in the middle of a meeting when Caden called him. But knowing his best friend, Caden and because the CEOโs call was more important than anything else, Andy went out of the meeting room to answer it.But when he heard about what had happened between Caden and Janet, he immediately ditched the meeting and went in search of Janet. The meeting was with the executive board so other than the major decisions, the discussions could be carried on without him.Andy was restless. How could Caden talk to Janet like that? When the woman always tried her best for him and when she was literally in love with him, how could Caden do that? Especially when Caden knew that she loved him. At least he should be careful about her feelings, shouldnโt he?But then again, knowing Janet, Andy knew she might have crossed the boundary and urged Caden. Which was not respectful either. Andy just let out a low, frustrated scream as he ruffled his hair, annoyed.He had been searching for Janet all over the b
Caden had driven Avery to the most beautiful hotel she had ever seen in her life. She had actually thought such picturesque hotels only existed in films. Though Caden had initially called the place a restaurant, it was actually a luxurious hotel on the top of a mountain.The hotel looked like an ethereal painting with delicate woodwork and vibrant colors, which gave the real vibe of a Thai hotel with the lush greenery in the background. As the couple stepped out of the car, the cold mountain breeze hugged their bodies, carrying the sweet scent of the mountain flowers and the pine trees.Avery was in total awe as she stared at the scenery.โCaden, this place is amazing! How did you even find it?โ she asked, her voice filled with admiration.Caden grinned. This was what he wanted to see on Averyโs face. Pure joy, surprise, and glee. Caden would trade anything to keep those expressions lasting on her face and it filled his heart with pride that he was the reason she was smiling like that
When they entered the room, the air was heavy with the scent of fresh flowers and the subtle scent of essential oils. The large windows invited Avery to look at the breathtaking view of the surrounding mountains and the distant sun, whose rays didnโt seem to reaching the top of the mountain they were in even though it was noon. Avery walked toward the window, with her heart on her sleeve, still unable to process the beauty of what she was seeing. There was a well-mowed lawn below with all kinds of mountain flowers in different, vibrant colors. A stone pathway was leading to the lush greenery of the forest, signifying that it was open for exploration. Beyond those lush green trees was the majestic mountains with clouds touching the peak. The play of the sunlight over those mountains just created a wonderful scenery as if painted on a canvas. โCaden, look at this. Is this even real?โ Avery gasped. She didnโt turn back to Caden because she was too enchanted to take her eyes off from wh
Caden and Avery were dipped in the hot water bath. Their towels laid on the tile somewhere at a distance as their naked bodies rubbed against each other. Caden was back hugging Avery by her waist, leaning to the edge of the water bath, and Avery had the back of her head placed on Cadenโs shoulder with her eyes closed.The steam of the hot water evolved around them as the yellow lanterns added a dim lighting, making them look cinematic. Cadenโs hands on Averyโs hips slowly strode toward her hips and started to caress them, making Avery let out a soft whimper of pleasure. They had finally explored each and every nook of their bodies ever since they met for the first time, and both of them couldnโt have asked for a better experience. It was like they were two pieces of a puzzle that matched perfectly with each other. โCaden...โ Avery said, her words almost lost in her breath. Cadenโs fingers were slowly massaging Averyโs hips, and she had to bite her lips to hold back a moan.โHm?โE
Avery and Caden walked out of the meeting room to meet Andy and Janet out of it. The two of them were grinning from ear to ear.โEveryone seemed pleased going out of the meeting room, so I guessed everything went all right?"Andy asked, and Caden hummed.โEverything was perfect, but I wonder who told the executive board about me and Avery.โโOh cโmon man, everyone was wondering where the ever so dutiful CEO disappeared and I had to give answers.โAndy brushed it off as he patted Cadenโs back, and Caden just huffed, making Avery and Janet stifle their laugh.โSo you are flying in a few hours?โ Janet asked, and Avery nodded.โYeah, in exactly two hours. Speaking of which, I should probably head out to get ready.โโHow about the four of us grabbing a coffee before that?โAndy asked, and Avery nodded as the four of them started to walk to the cafeteria.The cafeteria was buzzing with the little chats of crews in Aurora Airlines, and everyone fell silent when they saw the CEO approaching.
The moment Caden and Avery got down from the car, they could see Janet briskly walking toward them.โGood morning.โShe greeted cheerfully as she walked toward Avery and patted her back.โGood morning, Janet.โAvery greeted back. Acknowledging Averyโs greet with a nod, Janet turned to Caden and smiled, who looked apologetically at her.โLook, Janet. That day, I think--โโForget it, Mr. Caden. Letโs focus on the upcoming meeting. This is Averyโs first meeting with the executives, and I need to brief you two about it.โHappy about the fact that Janet had already let go of it, Caden smiled and gestured for her to continue.Caden started to walk with Avery by his side, and Janet followed as she summarized everything up.โAvery is the second female in Aurora Airlines to attend an executive meeting.โShe carried on, and that was when Avery asked, feeling a little proud of herself.โIโm sorry, but may I ask who the first is? Iโm curious.โโLara.โCaden replied shortly, and Averyโs heart swel
Avery and Caden were on their way back to the office after the little escapism they had for a day. Caden drove, humming a little song while Avery checked the emails Caden had got in order to aid him with the work he missed. โYou receive this much of emails a day?โ She gasped as she opened each of them and read the important notes in them for him, and Caden looked at her briefly as he asked, โHow many emails are there?โ โEighty-one.โ โThatโs actually better. There were days I received over a hundred and fifty emails. Most of them were from companies asking for partnership and some from events asking for sponsors, but it still meant I had to go through each and every one of them.โ โDamn. Canโt Janet do what Iโm doing for you right now? Like read the emails and tell you whatโs important?โ โShe can, but there is so much she can handle. She is already having a big workload. We can take another employee, but I donโt feel itโs worth it.โ โI get it.โ Avery muttered just when her phone
Avery and Caden were coming back to the hotel from the pebble path that led them to the forest. They were hand-in-hand, and soft chuckles filled the air. โI want to come to this place again. You are right. This provides a wonderful escape from reality.โ Avery said as she clung on to Cadenโs arm, and Caden just picked up and twirled her around, her white dress twirling with her among the lush greenery. It was getting late at night when they returned, and the lights of the hotel were on, making them feel like they were in heaven. โThis place is so beautiful, Caden. I will never get tired of saying it.โ Avery said as she shuddered to the cold wind that blew across their bodies, and Caden immediately hugged her, making her giggle. โIโm glad you like the place, sweetheart. Now, this can be our little escape space whenever we want some rest. Iโm glad I could share this place with you.โ โAnd Iโm glad you found me worthy enough to share.โ Avery stood on her toes and kissed Cadenโs chee
Avery giggled as Caden carried her back to their hotel room in his arms.โCaden, put me down. What if someone sees us?"She covered her face on Cadenโs chest; her laughs get muffled in him, and Caden kept smiling widely.โSo what if they see Avery? People should know already that this is how people in love look like.โโMore like how much people in love stinks. Have respect for the single community, and this is so embarrassing!โShe was still giggling, though.โReally? But why do I have a feeling you love this? Because I donโt think you will be laughing this much if you didnโt like this.โCadenโs face leaned down to Averyโs before booping his nose on hers, and Avery blushed prettily as she booped her nose back on Caden before hiding her face on his chest again.โThat is how I cope with my embarrassment.โShe declared, and Caden shook his head at her antics. By now, Caden was already used to Averyโs subtle shyness for the little things he was doing, and he was living to see those reacti
Caden and Avery were dipped in the hot water bath. Their towels laid on the tile somewhere at a distance as their naked bodies rubbed against each other. Caden was back hugging Avery by her waist, leaning to the edge of the water bath, and Avery had the back of her head placed on Cadenโs shoulder with her eyes closed.The steam of the hot water evolved around them as the yellow lanterns added a dim lighting, making them look cinematic. Cadenโs hands on Averyโs hips slowly strode toward her hips and started to caress them, making Avery let out a soft whimper of pleasure. They had finally explored each and every nook of their bodies ever since they met for the first time, and both of them couldnโt have asked for a better experience. It was like they were two pieces of a puzzle that matched perfectly with each other. โCaden...โ Avery said, her words almost lost in her breath. Cadenโs fingers were slowly massaging Averyโs hips, and she had to bite her lips to hold back a moan.โHm?โE
When they entered the room, the air was heavy with the scent of fresh flowers and the subtle scent of essential oils. The large windows invited Avery to look at the breathtaking view of the surrounding mountains and the distant sun, whose rays didnโt seem to reaching the top of the mountain they were in even though it was noon. Avery walked toward the window, with her heart on her sleeve, still unable to process the beauty of what she was seeing. There was a well-mowed lawn below with all kinds of mountain flowers in different, vibrant colors. A stone pathway was leading to the lush greenery of the forest, signifying that it was open for exploration. Beyond those lush green trees was the majestic mountains with clouds touching the peak. The play of the sunlight over those mountains just created a wonderful scenery as if painted on a canvas. โCaden, look at this. Is this even real?โ Avery gasped. She didnโt turn back to Caden because she was too enchanted to take her eyes off from wh
Caden had driven Avery to the most beautiful hotel she had ever seen in her life. She had actually thought such picturesque hotels only existed in films. Though Caden had initially called the place a restaurant, it was actually a luxurious hotel on the top of a mountain.The hotel looked like an ethereal painting with delicate woodwork and vibrant colors, which gave the real vibe of a Thai hotel with the lush greenery in the background. As the couple stepped out of the car, the cold mountain breeze hugged their bodies, carrying the sweet scent of the mountain flowers and the pine trees.Avery was in total awe as she stared at the scenery.โCaden, this place is amazing! How did you even find it?โ she asked, her voice filled with admiration.Caden grinned. This was what he wanted to see on Averyโs face. Pure joy, surprise, and glee. Caden would trade anything to keep those expressions lasting on her face and it filled his heart with pride that he was the reason she was smiling like that
Andy was in the middle of a meeting when Caden called him. But knowing his best friend, Caden and because the CEOโs call was more important than anything else, Andy went out of the meeting room to answer it.But when he heard about what had happened between Caden and Janet, he immediately ditched the meeting and went in search of Janet. The meeting was with the executive board so other than the major decisions, the discussions could be carried on without him.Andy was restless. How could Caden talk to Janet like that? When the woman always tried her best for him and when she was literally in love with him, how could Caden do that? Especially when Caden knew that she loved him. At least he should be careful about her feelings, shouldnโt he?But then again, knowing Janet, Andy knew she might have crossed the boundary and urged Caden. Which was not respectful either. Andy just let out a low, frustrated scream as he ruffled his hair, annoyed.He had been searching for Janet all over the b