TYSHAI was so pressured as I showed my skills to Rue. Who wouldn’t, right? I was not ready for another embarrassing moment so I tried really hard not to make a mistake. With a determined nod to myself, I revved the engine, letting the roar drown out the chaos of my thoughts. I steered us over the waves, the sea sprayed cool against my skin. I didn’t need to look back to know that Rue was impressed.When we finally slowed down, I could hear the smile in Rue’s voice.“Not bad at all,” he admitted.I grinned, feeling proud that I was able to show him my skills. “Told you so.”As the jet ski's engine hummed beneath us, I felt Rue's grip tighten slightly, a silent acknowledgment of my skill. "You handle this like a pro," he muttered using his calm voice. "Impressive."I couldn't help the pride swirling in my chest at his words. It was one thing to know I could do it, but another to hear Rue—Mr. Billionaire himself—praise me.Just then, a glint of white sand caught my eye, and I eased of
RUEI watched and let Tysha go, speeding away on the jet ski, her hair flying wild in the wind. With my feet planted in the sand, my heart sank a little. We just had it out, right here on this tiny strip of sand in the middle of nowhere. I said some things, she said some things… and yeah, I guess I deserved that look she gave me before she took off.I couldn’t blame her, not really. I knew I messed up, bringing all that old stuff back up again. But seeing her like that, so mad she couldn’t even stand to be near me, it stung. I thought maybe we could fix things, or at least understand them better. But maybe some things are better left alone.Now, all I could do was to watch her ride away, the sound of the engine getting fainter. I hoped she’d cool off, that she’d come back. But if she didn’t, well, I would have to live with that. I just wanted to make things right, but I guess I’ve got to learn my timing. The sun was beating down on my back, and the sand felt hot under my feet. I kep
TYSHA The guilt was like a stone in my stomach after I left Rue stranded on that sandbar in the middle of the sea. It was a rash decision, one that I regretted as soon as I made it. Still, I couldn’t get myself to turn back. As I walked back to the resort, everything was quiet. Adam was there, leaning against the railing, a cup of coffee in his hand. He looked up as I approached, his casual smile fading when he noticed I was alone. "Where's Rue?" he asked, his brow furrowing with concern. I avoided his gaze, focusing on a spot just past his shoulder. "He's still out on the sandbar," I said, my voice neutral. "Could you... could you go pick him up?" Adam set his coffee down. "Did something happen? Did you guys argue?" There was a gentle probing in his voice, an offer to listen, and to help. But I wasn't ready to talk about it, not yet. "It's nothing," I said quickly, too quickly. "Just... please, can you get him?" He studied me for a moment longer, searching for an answer I w
TYSHA Adam's words really struck a chord with me, pushing me to gather the courage to apologize to Rue. His honesty and concern for Rue had been a wake-up call for me. After saying sorry to Rue, I felt a weight lifted off my shoulders and I woke up earlier than usual the next day. Of course, the first thing I did was to message my mother and ask about my kids. I even left them a voice message. Then, after doing my morning routine, I decided to go out of my room. In the kitchen, I found Cecilia busy preparing breakfast, the aroma of coffee in the air. “Morning, Cecilia,” I greeted with a smile. “Need a hand with breakfast?” She turned, a smile brightening her face. “Oh, no. You’re a guest here.” “Just let me,” I insisted. Even before she could agree, I already stood beside her and joined in her cooking session. She then sighed, giving up. “Alright. Whatever you please.” I chuckled. We started cracking eggs and flipping pancakes. The conversation naturally turned to catching
RUE After doing my morning routine, I stepped out of my room. I had promised Henry a souvenir, and I was planning to get started on making it. However, as I made my way to the dining room, I saw Tysha, sitting at the table who gave a slight smile when she saw me coming. She looked surprisingly... normal. “Morning,” she said, and it threw me off. Since when did she start the day with anything but a cold shoulder? “Good morning,” I managed to reply despite my confusion. Breakfast was laid out in front of her, but nothing was touched. It looked good, and I was hungry, but this was weird. “Have you eaten breakfast?” I asked, trying to figure out what was going on. “No. I was waiting for you,” she answered, and I was taken aback. Again. Waiting for me? Since when? I sat down, still trying to wrap my head around this sudden change. Was she being nice now? What happened overnight? But hey, I wasn’t going to complain. If she was offering an olive branch, I’d take it. Maybe we coul
TYSHA I was rummaging through my drawer for something to match the new bikini I'd brought for this trip when my fingers brushed against the smooth, cool pearls of the necklace Rue had given me. It was a simple thing, but the most special piece of accessory I had. I picked up its shell pendant and stared at it again. Rue had made it himself, each pearl and shell carefully chosen, strung together with a patience I didn't know he had. It was like proof of the care he put into everything that mattered to him. And somehow, that included me and my twins. Holding it now, I couldn't help but smile. It perfectly complemented my royal blue bikini under my sheer cover-up. "You ready?" Rue asked the moment I stepped out of my room. He was already dressed in his summer outfit, sunglasses perched casually on his shirt. "Yeah," I replied. I noticed his eyes lingered on the necklace he had given me, and a small smile tugged at his lips. My heart raced and my cheeks flushed at the sight. Gosh
TYSHA"I have a surprise for both of you," I announced, calling my kids over as Rue and I returned to the resort. I was lying on my bed, exhausted from swimming."Really, Mommy?" Addison and Aiden asked eagerly. I could already imagine their eyes shining with excitement."Yes, I'll give them to you when I come back," I promised."Yay!" they exclaimed at the same time. Hearing their happy voices seemingly took all my exhaustion away. I spent some time dozing off after the exhausting swim in the sea. Eventually, I stirred awake when a knock sounded on my door. It was Cecilia."How was your swim with Rue?" she inquired."It was fine," I replied, keeping my response brief.I felt the urge to add more, to say "it was fine, I just relapsed a little bit" but I held back. Cecilia smiled at me warmly."We've set up a simple beach feast outside. Let's all eat together," she invited.Since I didn't have anything else planned, I agreed to join her. As we stepped outside, It was already dark ou
TYSHARue's words kept replaying in my head, swirling around and bringing with them a tidal wave of emotions. The moment he expressed his willingness to still be the father of my future children, despite his belief that I betrayed him, it struck me deeply. I couldn't help but wonder… if only I had stopped to truly listen to him before resorting to deception, maybe my children wouldn't have to face the prospect of growing up without their father. If only I had trusted him just one more time, perhaps I could have avoided jumping to conclusions. Now, our lives are in disarray. Gosh! It's so frustrating! Rue also told me that he never married anyone else and legally adopted Henry after taking legal action against his only relative, Leilani.“You should sleep,” Rue said when we got to my room’s door. He walked me to my room after everything he told me. Even though he was the one who clearly needed assistance, he still chose to put me first. "Are you going to keep drinking?" I inquire