ROYCE
Nelly's eyes narrowed, looking straight at me.
"Too bad your girlfriend didn't come with us," she rolled her eyes, and then she looked away.
I was expecting her to be shocked to find me here in Palawan, not mad at me. I tilted my head while processing what could be happening.
"Hey, what do you mean? Girlfriend?"
I stepped forward, but Marica got in between the two of us.
"Look, Roxie Diaz came to us while we were shopping for bikinis, and she claimed that she is your girlfriend. Now, we need to hear your side. Tell us the truth," she lifted her chin; her eyes were stabbing.
I took it as a threat, but it didn't
NELINAThe bed was soft, but my body said otherwise. It was like I'd been struck by thousands of bricks. My muscles ache in every move I took in getting out of the sheet. When I finally managed to sit on the bed, I felt a sudden sore in my stuff and head.A strange feeling of concern occurred while I was trying to figure out what had happened last night. I tried to ease my pain by massaging my temple to my head. At the same time, I forcefully shut my eyes, urging myself to remember any clue that would help me understand my current discomfort.I let out a breath of frustration when none of them seemed to work. I figured it wouldn't help if I stayed in bed and did nothing to relieve my pain, so I decided to crawl out of bed. Rather than finding my flip-flops on the floor, I found my dress instead. A thought of c
NELINAI wasn't comfortable sitting in Royce's lap, so he made some effort to make it easier for me. Royce wrapped his arm around my waist. He took my arm and placed it around his neck, pushing us closer."Oh, that's nice," he said, tucking my hair in my ear."So, what game are we playing now?" I asked, trying to hide my embarrassment. But I know my cheeks have betrayed me for blushing easily."Well, do you want us to do what we did last night?" He obviously said it to tease me; his annoying evil smirk was on his lips again."But you said you want us to play a game; I thought it's a serious game.""Of course, it is. Let's play a SERIOUS game while
ROYCE I had to stop the urge to touch Nelina again. It was the hardest thing I've ever done in my life while she was sitting in my lap with only a bathrobe on. She smelled so good and enticing; her skin was soft and smooth in my touch; everything about her was tempting me to touch and make love with her again. I wanted to spend time with her for the rest of the day, but she had the vacation schedule for her and Marica alone to celebrate her birthday. I can't argue with that, so I had to restrain myself. Nelina stood in front of the mirror, fixing her hair after she had just changed into the floral printed red maxi dress I got for her. She looked so delicate and elegant, even in just a simple homie dress. "So, you have plenty of women's dresses in your closet every time you travel. Is that it?"
NELINA I entered our villa, pressing my lips with Royce in my mind. Royce made leaving him hard; I almost gave in to another heated move between us. He was simply irresistible. I fixed myself when I saw Marica standing on the balcony, especially my messy hair. I don't want Marica to think anything negative about Royce and me. Though, I still didn't know where to start when she would ask what we did last night after leaving the bar. "Hey!" Marica shifted at me. "Oh, good morning, my beautiful best friend. How was your night?" "Good morning, I'm fine. It was a long night." I kissed Marica on the cheek as I greeted her. "Oh,
NELINAI was having difficulty sleeping at night as I couldn't get Royce out of my head. The touch of his hand and his soft lips brushing my skin became so apparent to me like he was in my bed. I longed to have him near me, to love and care for me. I wondered if he was thinking about me while lying on his bed.The flash thought of Roxie came into my head, especially when she appeared behind Royce on the beach. The real score between them was unclear to Roxie, while Royce insisted that they were done two years ago. The thought of Maddox and Roxie kept me up all night. I don't want to be entangled with an unfinished relationship.The following day I woke in my bed with Royce still in my thoughts. I hugged my soft pillow imagining it was Royce's warm body, until I remembered I had to attend an event.
NELINAI wouldn't get tired of visiting this place to eat. I said to myself when we walked into my favorite, or should I say our favorite Italian restaurant. Amazingly, we shared the same sentiment in this place. How odd is that to people not related to each other?His granny and my brother left us almost simultaneously, and this place reminds us so much of them. Thoughts after thoughts came to mind. I've visited Boloca Felize many times, but I didn't recall seeing Royce; he is not a familiar face to me. I would love to believe that there's a suitable time for everything. The right time to meet the right person.Is he the right person? Some parts of me argued in my head."Welcome, Mr. Park, Ms.
NELINA"That's very unwelcoming Nelly, it's not like we had a good time before," he said, a disgusting smirk spread on his lips.When I first met Royce, I was annoyed with his wicked smirk, but with this man, I felt disgusted."Did we? I don't remember," my voice firmed as I stood up beside Royce.Royce looked at me in confusion but didn't say a word. His narrowed eyebrows and wary eyes were enough statements that he wanted to know what was going on. Royce grabbed my hand entwining with his, a smile escaped on the corner of his lips. I took it as an assurance that everything would be fine. He squeezed my moist hand with my sweat."Sweet..." Dennis said in his low tone voice as if to tease us, and then he t
NELINA"Yes, you are," an old man appeared on the door. He was probably in his 60's."Dennis, don't degrade your family's reputation. This is such a disgraceful act. And also, we have plenty of valued customers tonight. I can't let you ruin our restaurant's reputation." The old man reprimanded Dennis. He then nodded to the security guards to dismiss them.The security started to drag Dennis again."You can't do this to me, old man.""Of course I can. If you don't want your father to know about this, you better obey." The old man said; his voice didn't trail off.Dennis froze at the mention of his father, he was taken aback and obediently followed the secu