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15. Rhythm in the rain
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The Billionaire's Favourite Mistake 16. I thought.
Quinn's POV . 'You can tell the time by standing under the sun. When the sun is directly above your head where your shadow stands, that means it's noon time. If the sun is about forty-five degrees above the horizon in the west and your shadow appears on the other side, it's three o'clock in the afternoon. Just remember that shadow is long in the morning as the sun appears east and shortest around noon. It gets longer again once the sun sets in the west.' I smile, looking at my shadow. It's three o'clock now. I don't know if this is the right time, but what he taught me was probably right. How can I forget that? There was this one person who taught me about the complexity of Math, Chemistry, Physics and the evolution of love. . . it was Xavion. Every time I think of him, it brings many beautiful memories. It's a bitter feeling as I regret it a lot. But what else could I do? I was afraid of that time. I don't want Dominique and my father to kill him. There's no other way for us. So
The Billionaire's Favourite Mistake 17. Are you a dream?
Quinn . Sometimes I experience unbearable itchiness, but thankfully the seawater has a soothing effect on my skin, particularly my feet. It has nothing to do with eggs, as I didn't eat any eggs with me. It's just that I hurt myself after chasing the snake out of the storage room. I was shocked and scared, causing me to lose my balance and trip on my right foot. Unfortunately, my foot accidentally hit the corner of the door. The wound wasn't that bad, but it was profoundly deep. And it's now swollen around the skin. It's painful, and the little pink rashes are new, and I don't know where they came from. It's very itchy. Three days ago, the situation worsened, but I was able to invent a treatment. Mixing boiled sea water with temperature water proved effective. It would have been easier if I had a first aid kit, moisturiser, and cream. But I couldn't find it around the house. The person who owns this place probably forgets to put it in the right place where I can easily find it.
The Billionaire's Favourite Mistake 18. I hate you
Xavion . I have no choice but to deliver these items to her, including sanitary pads, snacks, and sweets she used to enjoy. I also reviewed the CCTV footage to identify the location of her injury. I thought it was terrible, as Bryce described it badly. I wonder why can't she find the medical kit around the house. I put it right where the fire extinguisher was located. "The medical kit. Did you move it last time we visited the Island hideout?" I asked Reeve in the line. The last time we installed solar lights around the Island, he was there with me. It's been a while since then. I recall Reeve injuring his finger and using the medical kit bag. "Oh, did you forget? It's inside the compartment of the helicopter seat. I took it out and forgot to put it back. Why? Are you in the hideout? At this hour? Did you hurt yourself?" "No, no, I didn't hurt myself. I was double-checking everything. No worries. Thanks, Reeve," I said and ended the call. The Island has become the hideout for the
The Billionaire's Favourite Mistake 19. Courage under the rain
Quinn . I should have followed him outside but I could no longer move my body. I hugged my knees, trembling in the cold and cried in silence. Who could have thought that it was Xavion after all? It was him. . . He saved me from my hell. The rain was heavy. The thunder and lightning sound like it's just beside me. It scared me. I managed to change myself, and I felt weak. It felt like there were thousands of needles around my feet every time I took a step. I wanted to check if the helicopter was still outside. But the rain poured angrily like how he looked at me earlier. I composed myself and looked ahead in the dark. I'm still waiting for him to return, with the door left open. Suddenly, a powerful lightning strike hits just a few meters away, causing my body to jolt. "Oh, my God!" I exclaimed. My heart pounded, and I was worried about him. I took a brave step forward but stopped when another lightning strike came. "No, please. Stop. Stop, please," I pleaded to the heavens and
The Billionaire's Favourite Mistake 20. Pleaded
Xavion's POV . "You may as well stay there, Xav. I'll take care of things here at the moment. The Montadamme and Langley clan are on low-key now. The search for Quinn seems focused in a different direction. I will provide you with an update shortly. My team monitors the situation closely, so there is no need to worry." "Thank you, Bryce. I will get back once the weather turns good." "Sure thing. It's going to be a big one, Xav. I am concerned about the impact of the typhoon on the island. I monitor the situation and hope the damage won't be too severe. It looks like the rain will persist for several days before the storm arrives on the island. Let's remain optimistic and prioritise your safety and Quinn." I sighed while talking to Bryce on an old 2D phone. It's the only device that will work on this island. The signal is too far for a cellular site, as we work only on the frequency line. We learnt this from our training combat abroad. "Reeve and Hendrix eagerly await your return
The Billionaire's Favourite Mistake 21. Smile
Quinn . "Xavion!" I stood up and began walking towards the door but halted and crouched down upon hearing the sharp crack of lightning, which was soon followed by a loud clap of thunder. The rain wasn't that heavy, but the wind sounded scary. There seemed to be a helicopter situated on the rooftop of this house, and it sounded scary to me. Xavion stayed at the storage house outside, like the other night. I'm concerned about him because he refused to stay with me in this brick house, and now that the storm's eye is coming, I fear for his safety. When I opened the door, the sheet of lightning spread in the sky consecutively, giving a glimpse of light in the dark environment outside. The wind is crazy and quite intense. It could easily knock you off your feet. "Oh, my God!" As I attempted to close the door, a sudden gust of wind swept in and knocked over a few of my plants, leaving them scattered on the ground. I managed to shut the door as soon as I stepped outside. I cling tigh
The Billionaire's Favourite Mistake 22. It doesn't matter
Quinn . I was sitting on a wooden chair, holding a broomstick in one hand while observing Xavion as he gathered the scattered wood debris. The area has been thoroughly cleaned, and there is a noticeable improvement compared to three days ago. We never stop working. We only stop to eat and have a little rest. I was preparing for our dinner when I heard a knock on the door. I smiled and looked in that direction. "Come in, Xav." The door opened, and it was him. Obviously, it's only the two of us here on the Island. My heart beat faster the moment our eyes met. As he smiled, I reciprocated with a smile of my own. His gesture helped ease the tension between us, which brought me a sense of relief. It was yesterday's first time I saw his smile towards me, and I was over the moon. Finally, he is opening his heart to me. "I have brought some ointment for you. I discovered additional supplies in the storage room. Reeve used to utilize it as he had a severe allergy to the prickly bush s
The Billionaire's Favourite Mistake 23. Let it go
Xavion . "Do I look like I'm going to die last night?" I smirked and sat down beside her. I woke up feeling great today after getting a total of eight hours of sleep. My body felt refreshed and energised, allowing me to complete the tasks left over from yesterday easily. The sun is bright, and everything around me is good. They're all good in my eyes. I couldn't get a signal to reach Bryce, but I will work on a new connection later and see how it will go. But now, I am urged to sit beside her as she cooks potatoes outdoors in this small, messy kitchen I built. "Am I allowed to talk about this and that now?" Her worried look made me realise the rules that I never implemented. She was the one who brought it all up from the start. It was her idea to never make any requests of me nor ask things privately. "Ahm," I responded and gave her a slight nod. She replied with a small smile. Although I didn't directly look at her face, I could sense her expression from my peripheral vision.
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