All Chapters of Make You Stay (Hermosa Beach Series #1): Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

I couldn’t recognize if these are tears or if the wetness of my face are from the foam party. I walked towards the hotel, straight to my room.The pain is etched in my chest, like it doesn’t have plans on leaving me alone. The more I close my eyes, the more it keeps replaying inside my head. The way he wraps his arms around her and the way she welcomed his mouth in hers. Tears brimmed in the corners of my eyes as I sat on the floor.This is what I get for trusting people too much. This is all my fault. I let him get through me and now, I’m played, I’m down and I’m broken. Stupid.I shook my head as I laughed weakly at myself. Stupid Kinsella, this is what happens when you trust people. This is what you get for trusting in sweet words. I gulped and pulled myself up. I have more than a month left to enjoy this vacation. I shouldn’t be affected with these kinds. I’m going to leave soon. I can even cut this

Dad talked to me about getting that deal done when I come back. I’ll be off to Hermosa Beach in two hours and he’s been telling me to seal the deal for our company’s future. Alright, too much for being so submissive with Mr. Pines’ and Kino’s suggestions.“Do you have all the things needed?” Aunt Miranda asked me as she eyed my baggage.I nodded and slung my bag on my shoulders. “I have everything, Aunt. I’ll be back in a week.” I smiled.She nodded and planted a kiss on my cheek. She always seemed so bothered whenever I get out of this house. Even going to work bothers her so much. Sometimes I think she even wants me to take her to everywhere I will go just to calm her heart.“You take care.” She told me and pulled me in a tight hug.I chuckled and hugged her back. “It’s just a week, Aunt Miranda.” I teased.She looked at me and with tearful eyes. She

Kino fetched me the next morning because we were scheduled to meet with the President of the Beach Hotels. He said that the owner wanted to personally take us to breakfast this morning. He also reiterated that the son will be with us so we need to hurry up to not keep them waiting.I wore a floral dress, a white blazer and nude pumps. I hated wearing the pumps, though. But nothing would suit the dress more than this. I curled the ends of my hair as placed a barrette on the side for accentuation. I put on light make up and a softer shade of a red lipstick.I was about to grab my bag and my files when my eyes accidentally glanced at the gray jacket on the rest of the couch. I bit my lip and remembered the words he said to me. My apology wasn’t enough for him. He’s going to need more and I am afraid I couldn’t reach his standards.I shook my head and just left the jacket that way. If I see him soon, I’m going to give it back to him. I don&rs

Kino was smiling from ear to ear as he met me for dinner that same day. He’s been gone for the whole day that I’ve spent every minute with Nero. I’m sure it’s one of their ploys again. After all, I don’t know whose side my cousin is on.“You’re glowing.” He uttered as he stopped in front of me and sat across me.We’re eating dinner at Bottle Inn, an Italian Cuisine. It’s about half a kilometer away from the hotel which is perfect because I got the time to walk along the shore on the way here. I loved walking near the sea. It’s too relaxing—especially at night.“We talked.” I told him after ordering our food.Kino smirked and leaned closer. Now, he seemed so interested. He was smiling like he was waiting for this to come after a long time. “How’d it go?” He asked eagerly.I smiled. “I think we’re going to see what happens after.” I

Nero stopped by my room from his office the next day. He said he’s too tired to even walk to his room so he wanted to stop by my place.I didn’t stop him from doing so. I was only busy drawing designs of the country club and I was almost done with the golf course. I’d only have to design the restaurant and pools next before presenting this to Mr. Bennett and to Nero.“You smell so good.” Nero whispered as he sniffed my hair. He hugged me from behind as we watched the night beach from the balcony.I bit my lip and held his hands resting on my stomach. I wanted us to stay like this. His arms wrapped around me make me feel secure. It makes me think no one could ever hurt me. He makes me worries go away every time he holds me close. It’s like nothing else ever mattered than the both us in the moment.“I missed you today.” He whispered and it sent millions of shivers to my spine.I smiled. “I’m