Library

Maghanap

Home / Romance / Yuletide Getaway: Fake Dating The Hot Billionaire / Kabanata 1 - Kabanata 10

Lahat ng Kabanata ng Yuletide Getaway: Fake Dating The Hot Billionaire: Kabanata 1 - Kabanata 10

26 Kabanata

001

REGINA "I'm sorry, Regina, but I can't do this anymore. You have to find another person to go with for the Yuletide Getaway at Manhattan Island."That was how a relationship of three years ended, two days ago. In the cafe where I worked. Over a mug of freaking coffee! And of all seasons, Christmas! With no solid explanation.The season I had been looking forward to since I finished my last paper a few months ago. It was supposed to be a moment of total freedom and happiness being that I was officially a graduate and finally quitting the cafe tender job(which saw me through my college degree) My roommate, Karina, and I planned our official graduation party to take place on Christmas day, and we also decided to fulfill our Christmas wish list by buying a ticket for a cruise tour and getaway in Manhattan Island. Remy was even the one who suggested it. Now, he was bailing out on me.I still couldn't get over the thought of him ditching me just like that without any valid reason. I could

002

~REGINA~Remy looked stunned upon seeing me, probably because he wasn't expecting me to come. I felt my eyes sting with tears as he wrapped his hands around Valentina's waist. She was oblivious to the turmoil mirrored in my face that I didn't even bother to hide as her head rested on his chest."Darl, meet my coursemate, Regina, and her roommate Karina."The surprise look on his face disappeared and was replaced with a forced smile. Of course, he knew us. He needed no introduction, and while I was expecting him to at least admit that, he extended his hand for a handshake."Nice to meet you, Regina." I stared down at his hands for a few seconds before I sidestepped him and headed inside, tears filling my eyes. The hotel staff followed me immediately and so did Karina. Immediately we got to Karina's room, I slumped into her bed and let out a loud cry. Karina was by my side again, her hands crossed around my shoulders and bringing me closer to her."Let it out," she said softly, rubbin

003

~KRISTEN~"A break from the business meetings and getting to know your fianceé." Those were the exact words that landed me at the Manhattan resort for Yuletide Gateway. Billie, my fiancee by business arrangements, suggested this resort because of the awesome events it held in store for couples this Christmas.My Dad was pushing for us to work out because our marriage meant an alliance with one of the most powerful conglomerates in Manhattan— Sternberg Conglomerates, owned by Billie's mum, and that technically made her the heiress.It would be a huge boost to our company's clientele.Our engagement was finalized last month and while Billie seemed to be on the highs for me, I felt nothing for her. This vacation was an avenue for me to give myself a trial if I could fall for her. I made that clear to my Dad. I arrived at the Island solo because Billie had an impromptu business meeting in Istanbul and wouldn't be back until tomorrow. I decided to go and at least spend some time alone— a

004

~REGINA~The feel of his rock-hard body against mine sent rippling sensations through my spine. Worse still, I couldn't take my eyes off his well-sculpted biceps as he marched towards the vacation island with me in his arms.His high chin was another thing that caught my fancy. He was so tall that I couldn't see the rest of his facial features at that moment. But I had already memorized them from staring at him while I was sprawled on the sands at the beach side.This was the first time someone was showing me this kind of care. He didn't even mind that my body was all wet and Sandy yet he carried me in his arms, thereby staining his loose shirt.I was so engrossed in drinking his sight that I didn't know we had gotten to his room until he carried me in one hand to enable him to unlock the door. His men's cologne stuck to my nose, making me dizzy. Heck, everything about him had been spinning my head endlessly, and this just had to tip the scale. Was I already attracted to this handso

005

~REGINA~Tossing endlessly from one end of the bed to the other, and ended up not getting enough sleep. I was yet to wrap my head around the fact that I kissed Karina's brother, plus the fact that he was freaking engaged!But why the hell did he kiss me!!"I mean who goes about making out with another woman when he's engaged?" I mutteredI still couldn't get over how shell-shocked I was."He... he's your brother?" I had stammered, and Karina nodded vigorously, totally oblivious to the shocked look on my face.I could still remember the way his eyes danced around my face before he broke into a soft smile of recognition. "Glad to see you again!" That smile had my heart soaring. The fact that he didn't pretend not to know me like my asshole ex gladdened my heart, despite being disappointed that he only mentioned the saving from drowning part.I sighed for the umpteenth time since the day dawned, sliding tiredly out of the bed to open the large curtains and send the sun rays in.The firs

006

~KRISTEN~It wasn't my style to go kissing a lady that I just met but there was this irresistible pull I felt toward her that I couldn't quite resist. Yesterday evening when our lips touched, I didn't realize what I was doing. I was so drawn to her that I temporarily forgot that I was supposed to be engaged. My hands forgot as well, because they trailed down her body on their own accord, wanting more than anything else to feel the warmth of her skin. But I wasn't carried away for long. Thanks to her phone. But then, I didn't know whether to be thankful or disappointed because as soon as she walked out the door, her exit brought a certain coldness to the room— to my soul— surprisingly.I had never felt this kind of coldness before and this had nothing to do with the winter cold.I tasted her. I felt her warmth and now, with her parting, that was all I could think about. Leaning against the cabinet that was close to the door, I couldn't help relieving the incident that took place minu

007

~KRISTEN~Billie and I had a little stroll around the resort before we finally decided to prepare for dinner at the resort dinner hall. I was the one who suggested the stroll because I needed to clear my head a bit before facing Regina again. During the stroll, while Billie rattled on about how her business trip went, I mulled over what happened between Regina and I yesterday afternoon and I realized that in the peak of my desires, I didn't take permission before crashing my lips against hers, neither did I do so when my hands strayed down her chest. And being that she had already found out about my engagement, I bet she would be feeling bad. God! I didn't want her to have a bad impression of me.So, while Billie was taking so long to wrap up her preparation for dinner, I decided to take that opportunity to make a quick stop at Regina's bedroom before the dinner would commence."Hey," she threw me a quick glance from the dressing mirror. "I will be right back."She nodded with a smi

008

~REGINA~Was I expecting this turnout? Hell no. Was I spellbound for a few seconds? Hell yeah. I mean, what were the odds that the man I was trying to remind my already thumping heart that we could never be together because of his marital status, and this lady and her funny mapped-out events were trying to bring us together again."What kind of stupid arrangement is that?" Kristen's fianceé broke the sudden ice that descended on the dining hall. Everyone was busy glancing amongst themselves. I bet they were trying to know the people who were just called.Everyone except Karina and Kristen. Karina was shell-shocked as she glanced from me to Kristen.Kristen's fianceé sprang up to her feet, causing me to flinch lightly. Her murderous gaze was on the woman, whose gaze was focused on the event list, probably to start from where she stopped— as though she hadn't just dropped the bomb. "I came to this resort to spend some quality time with my fiancé and you are pairing him with another, hu

009

KRISTEN~An hour later, after dinner, Billie was pacing in front of me, her face contorted into a deep frown. I had a feeling it had something to do with the event I refused to pull out from. It certainly did.But I made no move to stop her pacing. I merely leaned on the cabinet, my ankle crossed and my hands folded across my chest— one hand technically. I used the other to balance my chin as I stared pointedly at her. Her glass heels were clicking furiously on the tiled floor with each step she took and damn! They were disturbing the peace and quietness in the room.I let out a loud snort, but that didn't seem to get to her. With one hand placed on her waist and the other pinching her lower lip, she paced from one end of the room to the other.I let out a sharp exhale, deciding that I needed to stop her else we wouldn't be getting enough sleep tonight. Speaking of sleep...Today would be the first time we would be sleeping together on the same bed. And somehow, my body pulsed at tha

010

~REGINA~"I can't believe I was paired with that bitch. Now, I am wishing to pull out."Brandon had said that for the umpteenth time since we arrived at the mini coffee booth on the island. He had showed up at my room this morning, offering to take me out before the whole fake dating thingy would start tomorrow.Being that staying in my room was torture because I couldn't stop thinking about tomorrow, and Karina was probably still in bed with her boyfriend, I readily jumped at Brandon's offer. Besides, he was just doing his job. And I needed a distraction.Surprisingly, he was paired with Billie, but not for fake dating like Kristen and I. Theirs were more like playing games together."She's too stuck-up and snobbish to even ski." He continued, over the rim of his mug of latte.I couldn't help chuckling, for the first time since I woke up this morning. He wasn't gloating about his looks now and how girls were falling over themselves to get his attention. Who would have thought we woul

PREV

NEXT

I-scan ang code para mabasa sa App

DMCA.com Protection Status