The night already falls when the dinner party starts. The four higher ranks of the Excelsis that I brought here in Anacapri surround the long table as we enjoy our fancy meal that is cooked by the most well-known chef in Italy. Ver on my left is still avoiding talking to me and Irvin on my right looks neat and gorgeous in his tux as he slowly eats his food. There’s nothing I can ask for more except for another bottle of expensive wine that only in Italy can be bought.“Now that you have already reached your goal, what is your plan?” Hong suddenly blurted out.I took the wine glass beside me and waved it lightly in the air. Watching the red fluid danced in my control. “Currently, our wedding makes me busy to think about it.” Glancing to my future wife who has his own world. “For now, feel free to do what you want. I’ll just call you when I need something.”“There’s new prospective business partners in US and making them wait too long will only lead to-““As I said,” I cut him out with m
Boone’s POV“Haven’t he texted you yet?” Finn is still anxious despite the ambiance of the place.I grabbed his now cold hand. “They’re already fine. No need to worry.” Though not really sure if I am right.Henrick last text was two hours ago, saying they’re staying at Villa. Irvin needs to recover for starving himself and need medical attention. No one in our group really know what happened nor dare to ask more. Henrick isn’t someone who speak his mind when it comes to problem.“Woah. I love this song. Woooo~” Oliver commented while waving his body to the beat as he walk his way to the dance floor. Among us he’s the most unbothered on the situation. Zeke also joined him. Leaving Moe, Finn and I in the couch.We don’t usually go out—especially me—on weekdays. But after we find out that Irvin was kidnapped and Henrick fly to Italy to grab his Irvin back, we can’t help but feel anxious on his situation. And the most stressed one is Finn. I’m surprised that he
Few months ago...The gate is now crowded with students excited to exit their classrooms. Some of them were busy chatting with their friends,while some halted at whatever they are doing when they notice the presence of the two students that decided to walk pass the hallway instead of the other passage wherein only the six of them know."Why are you walking so slow?" Finn growl at his companion who seems not liking the attention that they're having."The hell, Finn. Can't I just wait for you downstairs? I already booked the restaurant. I'm starving just in case you wants to know your boyfriend's well being." Boone reminded him. Months of being together, his relationship with Finn doesn't change much. He still admire other guys, spent time stalking other people and didn't give him much attention as a lover. And he's okay with it. Finn clarified it on him the day he confessed but Boone didn't expect that Finn would require his presence on doing his 'hobby'. He's leaning forward on the g
Henrick flinch on a light clicking sound of the knob. It was Roy. He was holding a tray of food for tonight's dinner. Other than the two maidservant that cook and clean the villa, there's only Roy and fifteen other guards that roaming around the place.There's no Ken that keeps on bugging them but Henrick still can't help but feel anxious. All he wants is for Irvin to be safe, besides him.Roy looked at Irvin that had been asleep for almost two days now. And all those times Henrick is waiting for him. He stayed on his sides watching him breathe under the thick white blanket. The old man glanced at his employer. There's a sign of exhaustion on his face but he choose not to mention that unnecessary words."What's your plan now?" He asked.Henrick took a deep sigh and check his wrist watch. Fifteen minutes passed seven. "I don't know yet.".The two remain silence. Their eyes just lay on Irvin. Henrick watch every detail of his face, one of the benefit of the cu
Henrick's POV"I'm NOT going home!" I raised my voice. Just enough for her to know that there's no way I'll follow what she wants. "Honey, please." Her voice is shaking. I could sense that she's about to cry."Ridiculous!" Father's voice overlap from the background.This two never stop bugging me. Even if they are working abroad or stay here, they still wants to control my life and I hated it."Mom," I lowered my voice. Irvin was just staying on the next room. I don't want him to here this conversation that I have with my parents. "I understand that you are upset. But my friend needs me." He lied. Both the 'friend' and 'me' part. Since he met Irvin, he never yearn to be just his friend. He wants him more than that. And in this situation, Irvin may need me physically, but deep down I know, that it is me who demands his presence."I'll be home soon, okay?" I didn't wait for her response and just hang up the phone.I laid on my back and let the be
Third Person's POVTwenty-five passed five when Henrick got out from his room and went straight to the dirty kitchen where a maidservant was busy cooking breakfast for the guards. Her companion left her few minutes ago running some errands at the market. Henrick didn't mind the idea of someone from the inside of the Villa coming in and out from a daily basis. As long as they know how to keep their mouth shut, there's nothing they can be afraid of and before they all went to this Villa, Henrick personally orient them on what and what not they should do. Somehow gives him the assurance that everything goes smoothly."Just knock on the door and leave the food outside. Am I clear?" He asked the maidservant. She looks young, around early twenties. She read the list of food that his employer given her for today's breakfast. Checking if she'll need to ask more question or just nod."Yes, Young Master." She finally replied. He then took his leave. The mo
Its been hours since Irvin trying to call Mr. Williams but he still can't get a hold of him. The operator's voice starts to annoy him, as if telling him that his persistence won't work. He'll still end up of choosing leaving a voice message instead. "Still no answer?" Henrick was now sitting at the couch. The trolley has been sent away by one of the guard that passed by the hallway and he is now waiting for Irvin to finish his business with his phone. Hoping that they now can start their next agenda for today.He shrugged glumly. He can't find any reason why suddenly Mr. Williams is out of reach. The old man usually on his phone most of the time. It has been roughly ten passed eight in a Tuesday morning. Just the right time that Mr. Williams would be on his phone, if not on his side, checking emails and sort. As far as Irvin know, Mr. Williams owned a number of grocery stores around the city. He once visited the one that was close from school. It wasn't
"Oh. My. God." Oliver squint. He halted when he bump into Boone on his way to the faculty. The dark coloration under his eyes is the reason behind his shocked expression. "What happened to you, man?" There was concern on his tone but the other is just too annoyed on his voice. The lack of sleep from last night leads him to even more lose his temper. "Woah. Are you studying so hard for the exam?" Oliver tapped his shoulder not even bothered even though he is giving him a death glare."What exam?" Zeke barged in. He was on the way to the comfort room when he notice Oliver and Boone talking in the hallway. He looked at Boone and reacted in disgust after seeing how exhausted he is. "My god!" He gasped. Grabbing Oliver by the shoulder for the support. "You scared me, Boone!"Boone didn't reacted more. He swing the rolled paper on his right, giving one swat each on Oliver and Zeke for over reacting. "This is all your fault." He grunted under his teeth. The main reason th