I slightly open my mouth, but no words come out of it. I completely lost track of what I’m going to say.

 

A moment later, I stutter, “isn’t it obvious? You chase me out of your room. You shout at me at the restaurant. And you—”

 

“And I drove around crazy trying to find you, I fought for you, and I risked getting a ticket just to cheer you up.” He shrugs, “yeah, I must have hated your guts.”

 

I flush. That’s why he confuses me. “Thanks.”

 

He grins, “as long as you feel better.”

 

I truly do. The way I feel around him…it’s so new and exciting and thrill. Being with him is such an adventure that it blows my head off. I know that’s partially because he comes from a different world than I do. But I don’t hate it when he gets his rich on, not the way I hated Zack.

 

And that’s why he’s so different.

 

We talk for a while and finish the beer. And he leads me to the guest room.

 

“Bathroom is inside. You’ll find anything you need…towels included.”

 

I giggle. “Anything in particular that I should keep my hands off?”

 

He lets out a short laugh. “No. Just make yourself at home.”

 

We both smile at each other. Just when I’m about to say goodnight, he gently lets me into his arm, giving me a short and warm hug.

 

“Goodnight Natalia.”

 

Before I can react, he takes a step back and closes the door for me.

 

***

 

I had a hard time falling sleep. But once I did, I slept surprisingly well. I wake up feeling refreshed. Breaking up with Zack, running away and chased by some scums in the park all seem like a century ago.

 

I stretch a little in bed and reach out for my phone. God, it’s almost 5 in the afternoon. How long did I sleep? I’m also not too surprised to find hundreds of missing texts and calls from mom.

 

I sign and toss it aside. My mom and her nagging can wait.

 

The house is super quiet when I come out. Seems like no one is around. I walk around a bit and see a slide door on the glazed wall. It was too dark last night so I didn’t notice.

 

I stride over and slide the door open. Then I got completely astonished by the view outside.

 

There is an infinity pool outside.

 

himself to the surface and draws his wet hair to the back of his head. Gleaming drops run down his broad

 

grin to me,

 

outside and crouch down by the pool. “If your house has a rocket ship, I still won’t be

 

Green eyes glitter with joy. I suddenly feel a pull inside of my heart. God he is so hot and attractive…almost toxic. No girl on

 

place his arms on the

 

I gulp. “No thanks.”

 

“Why not?”

 

one thing, I don’t

 

off your shirt

 

his bold statement. “No! Not

 

“What’s the big deal. We used to swim together all the time. You’ve grown

 

my brother and friend. But we have both changed a lot since. Now it makes me blush just thinking of taking my shirt in

 

a hand to me. “Come.

 

as he suddenly takes

 

the hell!” I steady myself and yell, “Let go

 

is about to say something,

 

take it out and, of course,

 

was so worried last night. Where have

 

have to chime in before she throws more questions

 

relived, “when are you coming back? At least talk to me.

 

need some time.”

 

me over this time with tears and pleas. She has coped with my father to banish

 

speaks up on the other end. “Natalia.

 

up straight.

 

doubt, but he is also a very intimidating guy that no one dares to joke

 

mom has been very concerned. We are

 

I’m fine…and I’m sorry that you have to fly back because

 

coming back today? We can all have dinner together if you

 

to decline his offer. But Shawn Ramirez is not a person you can say no to. During my hesitation, he speaks up

 

with Eason?

 

and watching me closely. Yet the more important question is: would he let me

 

“Natalia?”

 

My answer slips

 

he gives you

 

immediately pursues, “Was that my

 

try to avoid eye-contact with him, “He asks me if I want to stay here for a couple of days. And I

 

for me. My heart keeps sinking as he remains silence. God, what’s on his mind? What am I thinking? Of course he doesn’t want me

 

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