The Between Love And Hate

Chapter 1

"And what about me?" I cried in front of him. "Aren't you going to ask if I'm okay?"

"This is not about you! Don't make a scene here and play a victim! You hurt her! She was rushed to the hospital because of you? Because of what? Huh?! You were jealous of her?! That's why you pushed her down the stairs?! "

"Gosh! D*mn it!..... He was the one who hurt me first!" I screamed. "If I had known that you would be angry, I would have let me be the one to push him down the stairs so that I could rush him to the hospital, right?"

"There was no accident! I saw the CCTV, you pushed me! Why are you lying if I saw you? She's sick-"

"Yes, he's sick, I know that!-"

"You know but you still chose to hurt-"

"Fuck! Is he that important to you?"

"Yes!" I stiffened. "She's my only family!. She's always good to me. She cares for me... She's always there when I need someone! So yes! She's that important to me. She's that important that I wish I was in her situation! I only the one who is sick-" after I heard those words I sl*pped him. Shaking with anger.

"I was there too!!" He stopped. And it's seems like he's shocked Of my words. But he just shook his head.

"I was there too when you have your breakdowns.... I was there cheering you up and watching your smiles. I was there before your success. I always there when you need someone to lean on.... And God knows the reason that I didn't leave you because I loved you..... You didn't see it because you only care about her. Fuck you! I am your girlfriend!" I cry. So much that I can't even breathe normally.

"I . Am. Your. Girlfriend!." I say it again. I can't be hurt by everything he makes me feel.

"Why do I feel like I'm the one who shares your love?" I asked weakly.

He didn't answer. He only looked at me, regretful. I cried so hard. So hard that I feel like I think I'm gonna d*e.

"Do you know how it feels? While I'm here doing my best badly to hold on for our relationship, you always give me a reason to let you go. While I'm here loving you...... You started liking someone else'? Cause, D*mn, it hurts .... So good!" I could hardly continue because I was struggling to breathe.

He's only standing there, looking at me with tears in his eyes.

"I can't loose myself just because I've been loving you!" I smiled bitterly.

Maybe we need to let go for our own good. Because no matter what we do, we can't force them to love us back.

My eyes turn sleepy. My vision blurred, I continued to struggle to breathe, and there! The surroundings are already dark.

And maybe this is not the right time for us, for him, and for me. How long will I gamble? I don't know anymore, because as long as I love him, I will continue to be blind. But this is wrong. From the beginning until now it's not right, I'm sorry.

Sky Amaris Valdez POV

Luck.

"Here!" Out of breath, I reached my brother with a weight of water to sprinkle the plant that mom planted while he was there with Papa having coffee and laughing.

"Make sure the plant doesn't drown, sky ha!" My mom shouted. I laughed at them.

"Don't worry, Mom. Kion knows this." I looked at them and glanced at my brother's angry face.

"I don't know how it will be done, sister! Why don't you stop and give it to Nanny?" His brows furrowed.

I moved the big burn while supporting you. I can't stand it either.

"Don't complain, Yaya yolly and Nana len are working too much. You should know at least do some chores." He only bothered me and took a broom.

I smiled at my lovely brother, grumpy and stubborn but obedient.

My life was perfect now, I don't really wish for anything more than this.

But it's not.

Am I wrong?

I was in a second year of college when my parents got into a car accident. They're comatose for several weeks until now.

I don't know how to start.

My brother stopped on his studies in senior high just to make sure I graduate first, he managed our business while I'm studying and helping him.

I'm in a meeting right with my brother kion, with the board member.

I could see their boredom while we were there.

"I don't think the youngest Valdez, can handle this. It's only a few years old and it's not obvious that he can handle this huge responsibility as the leader of a company. Shouldn't we have a new successor until Mr, Valdez wakes up? ?" One of the board member suggestions.

"I highly doubt that, this business owned by my father! I can't let it be given away and just look for a replacement just because he can't take over, I know my brother is still young but he will be the acting president of this company while I haven't been able to then, in the mean time, my brother will be your new president, I'll help him and guide him, how to manage this and I hope you'll help us too. It's hard but I hope you can help me."

The senior old lady smiled at me, "Don't worry, hija."

"If I can't do this, I'll let my sister take this responsibility. I have my own dreams but this is urgent and I don't think I can't manage this, it's just a first step, if I failed I'll take that as a lesson, please trust me, I'll do everything. I'll promise." Tears almost filled my eyes while listening to what my brother was saying.

It's a hectic weekend.

My brother and I hardly see each other anymore because he is in the US for business abroad and that's when dad checks up on our parent's while I'm here in Manila burning my eyebrows.

Our mansion filled with so much loneliness. I could barely glance at the garden where we used to hang out every weekend. The plants between the fountains are wilting. Maybe it wasn't taken care of well.

Kion almost sent me the reports.

I sat in the chair provided for me while studying the reports. There is no prof today because this time is vacant and it is almost two hours so it is not that noisy, others like students are outside doing various things or finishing the allotted time for projects so the whole classroom is quiet.

"Aren't you tired after that?" I almost screamed when someone suddenly spoke behind me while looking at my laptop.

It's Lucas.

I removed the glasses just to protect against the radiation caused by the laptop and looked at him carefully.

"It's necessary"

"I'm the one who gets tired for you." He said. I watched him carefully. He has this kind of angelic face. His thick eyebrows and brown eyes, pointed nose and clean cut hair, he looks like a model to me. Tall and not so dark and not so White.

I swallowed hard and laughed softly. "That's right, I'm young and the responsibility I'm facing is big.

He raised an eyebrow. "Too bad, if you want let's get married, so you can escape your responsibility." His playful tone did not escape.

I laughed mockingly. "Don't joke kid, I know what kind of person you are"

"Sorry," he laughed. "It's bad to always have your eyes soaked in gadgets, loosened up, you're still young." He said and smiled.

"I need to review the reports so..." I said slowly.

He smiled at me, his eyes twinkled. "Don't pressure yourself, okay?" He said before leaving the classroom.

I sighed and looked at my laptop. I typed a few before turning it off.

It's two o'clock. And I haven't eaten anything yet. I still have an hour to eat.

I left the classroom, it's gay! I was just talking to surrounded by a few women and men who are probably the same age as him. It's like the center of attraction because when he starts talking, everyone laughs.

How I wish I could be that easy.

They stopped laughing when Lucas turned, he winked at me, he smiled, I winked again. I looked away and sighed.

Before I continued walking, I heard the laughter there again, I just didn't know what it was.

I bought food and decided not to eat there.

The plants in the side row trees are beautiful to look at. The dry leaves where I was sitting scattered

Windy, quiet and peaceful. There I put down my bought food, the bag on the side and the laptop next to the food.

I tipped there again while slowly eating.

Minutes after I successfully finished the report, I smiled at my accomplishments.

"Is that done?" I almost screamed again because of that low voice.

I responded with a small smile and shook my head. "No, not really."

"When are we going to see Abby, the kid misses you" he frowned. "I don't understand this!" I looked at the laptop where his eyes were focused.

I shook my head and laughed softly. "You don't really understand that, this is not a project nor a lecture tho."

I said Turn off the laptop and put it in the bag.

I also spent a few hours at school before finally taking a break.

Mom, still! you go home

I don't know how to do this, I'm tired especially your youngest.

I sobbed softly. In the middle of my idle moments my phone beeped.

It's kion.

I immediately wiped my tears and got ready before answering his call.

"Hi sister!" It was the first time he opened it to me. He looked so stressed or am I missing something?

"Hello, how's your day?"

"Just fine, I just attended a meeting earlier but it ended right away. Is that you?" I smiled at my lovely brother.

"You looked a bit stressed, kion. ... Anyway I'm thinking ..... I'm going home to Batangas"

"Why?"

"I'm a bit pressured when I'm there at the mansion"

"Are you sure sister?"

"Yup.... I'll start there and there's another resthouse over there. I'll just be there."

"If you really want sister. Just to be safe. The investigation into Mom and Dad's accident is not over yet, but there is a suspicion that it was intentional, so I hope you will be careful."

I don't know who was behind that accident but in the past I felt like someone was following looked around the house.

I'm gonna miss this.

Then got in and started the car. I was driving the car slowly and smoothly when I noticed the two motorcyclists behind.

At first, I thought it was just one of those driving on the road, but when I noticed that every time I turned, they followed.

I drove the car fast, from one sixty to one eighty. Regardless of the cars I'm overtaking.

It was even more confirmed that they were following me when they tried to chase me.

I pushed you harder and turned you onto a wider road.

I turned again on the side mirror. They disappeared. I slowed down and calmed down as my heart pounded.

From one eighty to one fifty to one forty. I looked again in the side mirror, they were really gone.

It was three in the afternoon when I arrived in Batangas, the flight was too long and I had to report to a private investigator first so it took me even longer.

The first time I looked at the resthouse, I felt better.

By the sea, the setting sun, and the flowers in the yard. The one that reminds me happily ala ala.

Meet.

I gently opened the gate, it was clean and well taken care of by the caretaker.

I will increase his salary.

The potted plant is arranged in a neat row next to the outdoor seating, with a pole on the side and the light is placed right there.

I went inside the house. The furniture there is not so dusty, it looks like this house has been fixed. I also saw there our photos and papa's paintings of mom.

I also opened the room and my suspicion was correct that it hadn't been moved at all. What was right then is still right now.

I organized my stuff and put it in the walk in closet. I didn't bring much because I thought I was going to shop here but the tiange seems to be far from here.

My phone rang again, now it was Lucas calling.

I could already feel the tension in his voice.

"You're an idiot! You didn't even say anything!" He complained on the other line.

I laughed, "Come on, if I say goodbye, maybe you'll feel better."

"You left Dren and me here!"

"Wow! You don't want that, can you solo him?" I'm mocking.

"Of course I want to." He whispered. I burst out laughing. "How long have you been there?"

"Until I graduate!"

"Are you sure?"

"Yes"

"What about what?"

"He's in the US, Luc. He knows I'm here and besides, I'm not stressed here." I explain.

I didn't realize that I was sleeping with Lucas on the other line.

I just woke up feeling hungry. It's five in the morning. I saw his last chats with me.

Lucas: Goodnight! -,-!!

With angry face, I giggled.

I always do my routine with only hot water in the morning. I sat on the chair outside and watched the sunrise.

The wind biting my skin, and the quiet surroundings where I could only hear the waves and their lapping on the beach.

I've been sitting there for a few minutes and the hot water I've been drinking has run out and I'm still there.

I can't get enough of this beautiful moment. After a few more minutes of contemplation, the silence was broken by some tourists walking in the distance near the beach.

Three girls and two boys. Four are first and one is last to walk.

I turned to the sea. After a while I will come in.

The noise in the distance is getting closer and closer. I turned there and found them looking at me.

The girl with the short hair approached me and waved.

As he approached, he smiled at me. "Hi!"

I smiled too. "Hello?"

"I just want to say that your house looks so good." She said. He looked back at the house and turned to me with a smile.

"Ah yeah... They always said that, actually." I smiled.

His companions approached.

"Who's that? Karen?" A question to the blonde haired.

"I don't know...." He turned to me. "Your name?"

"Sky" I answered.

"This is maitai." Sha said Pointing to the wavy hair at the same time.

"And her twin, Maica." Now the blonde is the one who taught him.

"And this is, Ryle" to a mestizo boy. I turned behind him, .

"Rius." He was the one who said his name in a low voice, he didn't smile and he didn't frown, just that his ex had a stuckness that I didn't know.

I bit my tongue.

What was I thinking ah!

To Be Continued...

Chapter 2

"They are my cousins" he promised me with a nod.

"It was nice to meet you all." I smiled.

"Only you?" He looked at the house again.

"Obviously, Karen. Do you see anyone else?" Ryle said, still winking at me.

I frowned when I looked at him. The twins laughed and shook their heads. "Stop it, Ryle. You make her uncomfortable."

"W-what?" He laughs.

The laughter of the four broke when the man behind the twins said, "We should go now." Rius was looking at the distance.

"Nah, you go first, I'll be here first." Karen said, smiling at me.

Rius didn't answer and left first. The twins followed him and the other boy.

We watched them go away before he sat next to me. "Actually, I was the one who invited them here to check on something because we were running at the end, but brother Rius didn't want it, so I let them go first, I'm the only one who will go." Explain it.

I smiled.

"You're alone here?" She suddenly asked.

"Yup, my family is abroad."

"Oh? You're the only one who likes the Philippines like that?"

"Nope. My parents got an accident. They are in the US for treatment."

"I'm sorry." She smiled a little.

"No it's okay..."

I looked again at the rising sun. "I'm fine being alone."

"Are you still studying?"

"Yup, second year business ad"

"Really? That's my course too! Where school?" She asked a bit excited.

"I don't know yet."

"If you want, I will recommend someone where I study, so we can be together. Do you want?" He shook me. I laughed and shook my hand.

"Fine.... Fine.." I answered. He applauded and hugged me

"Yeeee!!!!" He laughed to himself and stood up. "Anyway I need to go, if I can come back later?"

"What time? I'm going to go buy something" I looked at my phone and opened it.

"Maybe around three?"

"Let's see..." I checked all my schedule today so I think that can be inserted. "Okay then." I smiled.

He smiled and then walked away. He waved at me first. Before continuing to walk.

I went inside to eat and I finished for an hour before tidying up and cleaning the house. I arranged all the rooms with the things that were there with my father, I didn't change them. That's important so I didn't know about it.

After eleven o'clock I got dressed to leave. I will go around this place and buy food and clothes.

I almost didn't bring the car, I just took a trike to make it easier.

As soon as I entered, the smell of fresh produce hit me. I went to the clothes sellers first.

It's great, the clothes vendors in the market are cheaper than the SMs that Lucas and I go to!

The pressure is low and the view is beautiful. I bought square pants with a beach style that cost one fifty?! And beach dresses! And d*mn those lacy seamless panties! I only spent almost two thousand!

I smiled. I will come back here again!

I carried the shopping in a plastic bag before I went to the market part. And as expected, the fresh fruits and vegetables I bought are also cheap. I don't buy much meat because I'm a healthy eater. It's okay with me even if I only eat meat often as long as I don't lose vegetables and fruits.

I spent almost an hour and a half just shopping. So I decided to go home.

I regret it just because I didn't bring the car, I don't have anything to put the weight on!

"Psst!...." I got a pinch in the corner. I looked there and d*mn it. I guess I made a mistake!

"Hi sexy, I guess you're new here?" I didn't pay attention to that. And the more I ignored them the more they laughed. They stood up and followed me.

"Wait, let's talk first!" Shouted the other man who threw away his cigarette because he was in a hurry to chase me.

I still have so many obstacles with me. Oh please let me know!

I quickly turned a corner again, walking fast. And f*ck it! Why don't I see people in this place!

Until someone suddenly grabbed me and covered my mouth so I couldn't scream, I leaned against the wall and he was in front of me, he took me to a narrow passage, it was dark and only two people could fit.

"Shhh..." In a low voice. I almost cried with excitement. I looked at him it's!

It's Rius!

The pounding of my heart made me cry even more.

"where is it!" Shout from the man who chased me earlier. They ran straight ahead and overtook us there.

For a few minutes, I didn't hear them anymore. The one in front of me moved and removed his grip from my mouth. I quickly moved away from him and grabbed his chest.

"Are you okay?" He asked me.

"Did they hurt you?" He asked again. I shook my head and could not answer his question.

I was so nervous that my tears started to fall. I haven't been able to wipe it off because of the many things I've brought with me.

"Come here." He took my left hand and his right hand held my left hand.

He pulled me out and I stood up. We immediately turned to another alley with a few vendors.

Talk.

We stopped in front of a coffee shop. He faced me, his jaw tensed as he looked seriously at my back.

"Did they hurt you?" He asked me again.

I just shook my head.

"Look at me then." He said in a hard English. I suddenly looked up at him.

"What did they do to you?" He asked. And seems to be holding back on something.

"Nothing... They just chased me and kept asking if I was here." I explain.

He breathed deeply. "Gone?"

I shook my head again.

I was surprised when he took the shopping I was holding in his right hand.

"Let's go then." He said. I followed him.

His car is not far from here. So when we got to the parking lot, I stopped in front of a looking tricycle.

He frowned when he looked at me. "What are you doing?" he asked.

"I am going home."

"I'll take you here for a ride." He said at the same time he opened the back door and put everything he bought there.

When he finished, he closed it and opened the front, waiting for me.

I sighed.

I approached him, then got into the front seat. Then he closed it and turned it around and rode it.

He was serious while maneuvering the car, I didn't talk much either.

Ours is not far away, so Kaminh reached home quickly.

We were silent until we got off, he also took my purchases again.

I don't know if I should pay him or not, what should I do? He doesn't charge! But it's embarrassing!

"Where is this?" My little problem with his question quickly disappeared, I pointed to the terrace. He went there so I followed.

He put it all on the table.

"Ah thank you.." I started. "How much?" I asked the money at the same time.

"You don't need to." He suddenly said. I looked at him.

It's a shame that he did me a favor and then saved me from those m*nyaks!

"Ah if you want.... Uhm..... Have lunch here?" My suggestion.

He looked at his watch first, before turning to me. "Hmm... Alright.. you really want to say thank you."

I smiled. "Come in?"

"No..." He said. "I'm just here... There's a chair here and another one.... you're a woman, it's not good to see a man in a woman's house that she doesn't know very well."

I looked at him. I suddenly flushed. My goodness! I smiled. Not many men I know are like this. It's rare to have this kind of respect for women.

"Then, sit on the sofas over there, I'll just prepare lunch..." he just nodded and then sat down on another sofa.

I put in everything I bought, then took out the dish I also bought at the market earlier. I just don't know if it's good or not. Ah just!

Because I cooked a while ago before leaving, that's what I served today, I turned around on the terrace, there he was sitting, both hands on his thighs and while talking on his cell phone. The polo shirt he was wearing with the top two buttons slightly open and folded up to the elbow was slightly tangled because of his sitting.

I sighed heavily, d*mn this man is so freaking hot. The way his jaw moved, as if he was holding things back. The muscles that reach his sleeve and the veins in his hands, accompanied by thick eyebrows and brown eyes. She's not white, she's not dark, she's just right and if you look at her, she looks like a model.

I've met all men in my ages back in Manila, fair boys, and some of them were mature. They are okay but not like him. I've never imagined how many flings, gf's and exes he has.

I got ready and then went out carrying the food. When he saw me, he immediately put his phone aside and looked at the things I put on the table.

"You cooked it?" He asked while I was sitting far away from him.

"Nope. I bought that earlier from a dish seller." I explain.

He just nodded and looked at the dish there again, I guess he doesn't eat food bought outside?

It was quiet and awkward between us. I took a bite and smiled, "Let's eat? I hope you like this."

He laughed softly. "It's okay, I'm eating home-cooked food. I just thought that you don't eat this kind of dish."

"Why did you think that?" I raised an eyebrow.

"You act delicately and quietly, a posture I know comes from someone who has the means in life, and in every word you say. It's obvious from you and your appearance." He promised.

My cheeks got hot from what he said. Yes! My mom is a half spanish-Filipino while my dad is Filipino British. I got mama's beautiful eyes and complexion while others say papa's height and nose. They always praise me because of my always fierce look. The type that you think always looks down on others. So I try to change that with the people I meet, I always tried to be gentle and humble at the same time, I always smile at them so they don't become like that and they don't become elusive to me.

"What's the point?" I laughed.

He genuinely smiled. "The point is, I've thought that you like a bratty spoiled girl."

"Ouch?"

"Sorry, My fault" he laughed again.

We started eating, It's a little bit awkward and I don't know how to take it lightly. It was so quiet that the only thing that could be heard was the sound of the spoon on the Plateau, the wind and the waves on the beach. The white curtains blow, at the door because of the wind.

After a minute, we silently finish our food, I only ate a little and he also ate what he put on his plate.

"Next time you leave, be careful." He said.

I drank some water first and nodded. "Yeah.... I don't know what would have happened if you hadn't saved me there."

"They're add*cts.... I've reported them, but be careful."

"I will" I sighed "Next time."

"You lived alone here?" He suddenly asked while roaming his eyes every part of the house.

"Yup, my brother and my parents are in US. I'm the only one here."

"Why?"

"My parents got an accident, so they are in the US getting treatment. But it's okay, I'm getting used to living alone."

"You still studying?"

"Uh huh."

"How old are you then?"

"I'm twenty,"

"Don't overstress yourself, kid"

I smiled. "No I'm not, I'm used to it"

"Did my cousin say she will come here again?" He asked again now looking at me.

I couldn't answer him, I watched his eyes, down to his lips to his Hand and back to his eyes.

I noticed that his forehead was wrinkled. "Well, uhmm..." I looked away and licked my lips. "She said she will come again at three, I don't know if she will.... Why?"

"I will go with him" I turned to him again with big eyes

"For?"

"Just to make sure that your safe" he said simply.

He stood up now and looked at the wristwatch. "I need to go, I'll buy some stuff."

I just nodded, he turned his back and started walking away, when he left the gate, I grabbed my chest.

Damn it! Why am I so freaking nervous?!

To Be Continued...

Chapter 3

Safety.

I put away what we sister outside earlier. Before I go to my room I make sure that the door is locked. So when I lay down, I only felt tired there.

The time when I was being chased and when he saved me. I closed my eyes in fear of what could happen but I can only see his face, I haven't even fixed the canned food and vegetables, I only put the meat in the fridge.

I'll do it later, I'm still lazy!

I tried my best to sleep, but in the end I didn't. Because he will come again later! I don't know if they will last longer but Karen wants to be here, she even wants to be my mates at school! Tho I really want that, because I don't know much here but im a bit uncomfortable when I see Rius, I get nervous when he's around!

I went down to the room and fixed the food, I arranged it in the fridge. After I finished, I washed the dishes that were used earlier and then folded the clothes.

Maybe because I was really tired, I just slept on the sofa in front of a big flat screen.

Just woke up to a call outside. I yawned before I opened the door and to my horror it was Karen and his brother Rius! Damn it! Even now when I look like I'm sleep deprived!

I immediately closed the door. I quickly fixed my hair and rubbed my eyes. Whatever!

I opened the door again and smiled at them. "Hi!"

They were just outside the gate. I ran there and then opened them.

I can't wait to invite them to the house.

"Do you want it here? Or inside?" I asked.

Karen immediately shook her head. "No, I'm fine here."

I just nodded "Just wait then, I'll just get a snack."

"Nah... Never mind. I'm a bit full, my brother and I will just eat outside."

"Juice?"

"That will do." She smiled. The man next to him was quiet.

He stared at me and it makes me uncomfortable. I moved a bit. "All right."

I went inside. When I got to the kitchen, I found myself leaning against the sink. This is fuck. It's a shame if he finds out that I feel this way!

I opened the fridge, I took out a broken pitcher and poured pineapple juice.

I sighed before walking out to them. Bring the juice and three glasses.

"So... Brother told me what happened to you earlier, are you okay?" She asked me a bit concerned.

I nodded, "Yeah. Thanks to your brother. I don't know what would have happened to me if he hadn't seen me earlier."

"There are a lot of really bad people here, especially if you're new."

"I do not know that."

"That's why Maita and Maica and I bring brother Rius with us when we leave." He still said. But my attention was different when he copied my glass, his glass and finally Karen's.

"Maybe you also need to go with me when you leave for your safety?"

I laughed. "To whom?"

"To me." I turned to him now who was drinking juice while looking at me.

"No need" I looked away unable to stare. "I can do that alone."

"You don't know those people, they will look for you even if they have been reported to the police in this town, but that is still not certain. In fact, right here in your house, you are dangerous when you are alone." He responded strongly.

"Maybe we can communicate with her brother through phones brother? So that if she leaves, she will just tell us." Karen's suggestion surprised me.

"No... I'm okay, I'm fine with me alone.... I don't want to disturb-" I stopped when he handed me his phone.

"Put your number." He said. I looked at him again and he was handing his phone.

"But I said I'm fine."

"Just do it." He said authoritatively.

I swallowed hard and looked again at his phone. I took it and typed in my phone number.

When he finished, he looked at it before turning it off.

"I said I'm fine.... It's a bit embarrassing if I interrupt you." I said that in my small voice.

Karen just smiled and winked at me. "Swear it's not."

Uh huh?

I don't know what to say.

"Anyway when do you plan to start school?" He asked now.

When exactly? I'm not ready for a hectic schedule yet, I admire the beauty of this beach but I should face the reality, that I need to finish my studies so that Kion can concentrate on his course. Although the task he is doing now is double and I am helping him manage the company I can't be easy. I know it's hard for him even though my brother is smart, and I also promised that once I graduate I will replace him, he has a dream, he wants to be a famous engineer someday but he won't be able to focus on that if he's already tied down him in his obligations.

"I'm planning the next week since I didn't enroll myself yet." I said.

"You don't need to do that. I can talked to my Aunt she can do something to make it less hassle for you" she suggested again.

I smiled. "Sure.... Thank you"

"Are you safe here?" Rius said. I turned to him now.

"Yup, I always double locked my doors and windows before the day ends. And of course I have CCTV's in both areas, front and back. So whoever tries to enter here, there will be a fate."

"Good to hear."

"That's why you don't need to check me every time,"

"If I hadn't seen that thing earlier I would have been relieved, but I was there during those times so I can't be relieved."

"And why are you restless?"

"I have cousins, there are many of them and they are all women, I see them crying and scared, . How will I not be worried about you?"

"I'm not one of them."

"You're still one of them," I winced. A kulet too?

"Okay fine. If that's what you want." I said so that he would know or realize that I really don't need him to be worried. Kidding I like it.

"It's not just brother Rius who likes it, me too." Karen entered our conversation.

"Yeah, I know Karen, but that seems like a big hassle."

"Swear, it's not. I know we just met this morning. But I feel like you're my sister." She said while doing some action of her hand. She even held my hand tightly and smiled at me. Her brown eyes twinkle and while his blond hair dances on its waves.

I smiled at her. I've never met a person like her. I love my brother so much and my best friend Lucas but in my deep thoughts; I've always wished that I had a sister who could handle my worst. Who always there when I have my problems. And to hear this from Karen makes my heart melt.

They were there for almost two hours and it was getting dark when they decided to go home.

"We need to go," she said. We watched the sunset.

We walked on the beach. Part of my dress is blowing. My hair was blowing because of the strong wind so I put it on my right shoulder.

"We're here." He said again. He turned to me and smiled before hugging me.

"Bye Skye." She smiled.

"You go first karen." Rius said.

Karen smiled and walked away. Now only Rius is in front of me. He looked at my house, "Just text or call me if something happens." Go ahead.

He looked at me. His Eyes are glowing. His t shirt was blowing in the wind, the rays of the setting sun were hitting his body which brought out his true reaction even more. His jawline moves like he wants to say something but he stops it.

"Okay." I said softly now looking at the setting sun.

"Go in first." He said. I looked at him now and smiled.

He licks his lips.

"Thank you." I said. "As of earlier, I realize I haven't thanked you in person yet. I deeply thank you." I smiled softly and straightened my messy hair.

He just stared at me. "You need to go.. your cousin is waiting for you." I said so that he can see that Karen is waiting for him.

"You go first. I'll watch you." He said.

I looked at the sunset again, at the silence; I could only hear the sound of the waves. And every boat on the beach is beautiful to look at. I turned to Karen who was waiting in the distance and now to her.

I nodded and started walking away.

When I got to the gate. I saw him still looking at me. I smiled at him. He did not return any reaction. His just standing and looking at me intently. I locked the gate tho, even though it was only up to the waist, I still locked it. I entered the house and when I closed the door, I leaned in nervously.

It was too late when I realized the smile couldn't be removed from my lips.

Is it love?

Trius El Fuego POV."

The first time I saw her sitting on the bench in front of her house while drinking some hot water made my heart beat faster than it's usual beats.

I was silent while watching him talk to Karen.

Her eyes spark every time she's smiling, she moves delicately and thinks about each word before answering.

I wish I could stay longer just to find aunt's twins. So when we got home to the mansion, they immediately talked about that girl.

"I like her, she's beautiful!" Ryle said while sitting on the sofa with a smile.

"Fuck off! You're always like that to the girls you see!" Now it's Maita.

"She's beautiful, that's why Karen Kanina's attention was immediately caught. She was curious about it, so we came closer. When we got too close, I noticed that she was really beautiful. I bet her parents are beautiful and handsome.!" Maice interrupted.

I looked at the water I was drinking. I just let them talk.

After a few hours I realized that I was going to make money from Bren for the business he offered.

I quickly went to the meeting place.

I caught up with him there drinking coffee while typing on his laptop. We negotiated something more than half an hour.

After the deal was over, I was about to go to a workshop to look at my car's tires when I noticed that woman earlier turned the wrong corner! There are so many add*cts there!

I quickly followed him, he was chasing me now I turned to another alley and when he was about to go I immediately hid him in a small space, I even covered his mouth so he couldn't scream, and angled him so that those who were kissing would think us.

After passing, I just let go of her, she's crying and shaking. Really afraid.

It's my first time to see a stranger crying, and a girl like her. I want to hug her, comfort her so she can look at her crying and wipe her tears.

Now that he is here in front of me thanking me, the reflection of the setting sun on him brings out his true feelings.

And that's the start.

I'm falling in love with this woman In front of me! Just the first income? Is this really true!

I shook my head and followed Karen. "What is it brother?" She asked when she noticed my irritated face.

I didn't answer.

I need to confirm it. I'm not like this before, am I? That's not f*cking love! It's.... It's.... Damn it!

I'll find an answer!

Sky Amaris POV

It's almost six am and I'm wide awake. I decided to jog, just by the beach.

I got dressed, wearing a Black sports bra and a set of fitted leggings.

I even brought my phone and it's belt bag, in my right hand while wearing an earpad.

I ran, I didn't go far, I was just coming back home, maybe the distance I ran was only five houses apart.

I don't want to go away because I feel like someone is watching me. I stopped in the middle, I'm exhausted and breathing heavily. I turned to the distance, I was about to start jogging again when I turned around the corner of a house. There was a man hiding there, when he saw me looking at him he hid himself again. He was wearing a black hoodie and pants.

I moved a bit. I started jogging again little by little, when I saw that he had turned and was walking faster, I ran faster. I was panting because it was heavy and difficult to run on the sand but I forced myself.

Incapable?

Now that I'm running, he's running, even though the sun is shining, I still have no one to ask for help, just a little further and he'll catch up with me! I ran as fast as I can!

I only stopped when I bumped into someone who greeted me. We lay down on the sand. My breast squished on his chest, my hand flew to his chest and his hand held my back.

He groaned in pain, when it hit we were already lying down.

I looked at him, Oh my f*cking! Rius!

I immediately stood up.

I turned back and the man following me turned into an alley where he came from.

"What's wrong?" Rius asked me while smoothing the clothes stuck to the sand.

I have it too, I got it from sweat. " I don't know who he is but it's weird. I always feel like someone staring at me, watching my every move, and before I thought what was watching me but as I walked little by little it was him following me I confirmed when I ran I ran too!" I said. Shaking with fear, he held my hand and squeezed it.

"Come here!" He combed my hair, and smoothed the sand on my arm.

I'm shaking, scared and tired.

To Be Continued...