"There. Happy now?"He took a glance to make sure I was covered now and finally calmed himself. "That’s better. Let’s go. They’re waiting for us.” He then held my hand as we headed to where the boat was waiting. I glanced at Phoenix’s figure, trying not to gawk. He was wearing black shorts only and shirtless ... My eyes trailed to his lean body. He wasn’t that bulky, and at the same time, wasn’t also that thin. Just perfect. “What are you looking at?” He asked, raising his eyebrows at me suspiciously. “It’s not fair for me to cover up when you’re here tempting me too,” I mumbled but he somehow heard it and asked again. "What?" He looked at me. I quickly shook my head, realizing the words I uttered. Damn Sereia, you’re digging yourself to your own grave. It’s best if you keep your mouth shut before you say some

I became even more curious. Gosh, I feel anxious not knowing what is it. After going for a bit of swimming, we went back to our rooms and I pulled Phoenix aside. "Tell me what your plan is. I’m getting anxious.” I whispered to him when the others were gone."Luke will surprise Ember later. It’s their third anniversary.” I screamed in joy but Phoenix covered my mouth. “So, is there anything I can do to help with this surprise?""No. You just need to act."Phoenix said that they will take care of everything. I just have to keep the girls busy while the boys prepare everything and act as if I know nothing. So here I am now like a clown making fun of them. aside from the boys, I was the only one who knew of it. When dinnertime came, Phoenix texted me that I should guide Ember now. It’s time to show my acting skills. I talked to Snow and asked if I could borrow her ca

His bare chest was now visible, and I saw how the water droplets trail from his sharp jaw to his chest and down to his abs. “What are you looking at, princess?”  I swallowed. “W-what are you doing?” “What else? I’m removing my wet shirt to avoid getting sick.”  I nodded, dropping my gaze to the ground. What is this temptation! I feel strange.  I stole a glance and saw him folding his shirt and gripped it tightly to let the droplets fall. He then wiped the water from his body and shook his hair. He noticed me staring and he smirked.  “You should remove your clothes too.” He suggested. “What?” He shrugged, “What else? It looks like the rain is not going to stop soon princess. And I see that you got a bit wet.” I snorted at him, “I’m fine.” “If you say so.” Once finished in his business, he settled himself on the ground and sat beside me.  “So, what should we do now? Stuck i

Phoenix never spoke to me after that. And I still stayed at the mansion the next day. When he finally recovered, he locked himself in the room all day. He refused my help, saying that it was his fault from the start so he has to fix this. He said that he’s the one to be to blame for everything in the first place so he is the only one who should fix it.I sighed. He is really stubborn when it comes to his land.I saw Lola Nanding cleaning the picture frames that were hanging on the wall. She was gazing at one particular picture, and I saw tears falling from her eyes. She was shocked when she saw me and wiped her eyes. "Oh, you’re there, Sereia…" She announced, smiling gently at me and fixed the picture frame on the wall. Her eyes were red now. Why is she crying? I guess it was too personal for me to ask her about it."Lola Nanding, don't you want to hire a maid?" I can't help but

I halted in my steps and looked around. Phoenix’s dad? Why is he calling me? No, how did he even got my number? "Do you want something from me?" That came out to me without thinking. It's kinda rude but I think they don't earn my respect, especially to the state of how Phoenix turned out to be because of them. I know that this is a family matter, and I should mind my own business, but I have to listen to his parents' side and don't be biased."I know your relationship with my son. Whatever it is, I demand you to stop it." He said, straight to the point. “He’ll get married soon.” Marry? They are still up to their deal with Phoenix no matter what he says? I couldn’t help but get angry. I really feel Phoenix’s wrath towards him. "Excuse me sir, but who are you to stop us?" I said calmly. “It’s your son’s life.” I’m not sure what I am to