TYSHA I still couldn't get over the pictures of Rue, Jeff, and me. I felt like I looked so obviously mesmerized by Rue! I hate it! I couldn't even bring myself to look at our pictures for more than a moment. Thankfully, after that, we decided to grab a snack first. Somehow, my mind drifted away from thinking about my embarrassing moment. “Uncle, I want a unicorn,” Jeff requested as we came across different booths offering games with prizes. He pointed to the unicorn stuffed toy prizes at one of the game booths. "Alright," Rue declared, determination in his voice as he took the lead towards the booth. However, I swiftly dashed his hopes, drawing from my childhood memories of countless amusement park visits. "It's not for sale. You have to play to win one," I clarified firmly. Rue glanced at me, contemplating for a moment b

TYSHA   "Don't be stubborn, Jeff. Listen to Teacher Tysha and Uncle Rue, okay? We'll be back tomorrow," Cindy instructed her son over the phone.   "Okay, Mommy," Jeff replied, a hint of sadness in his eyes, but he bravely accepted his parents' decision. I felt proud of him for being such a good boy.   After speaking to her son, Cindy decided to talk to Rue and me as well. Jeff handed me the phone, and I saw Cindy's tired eyes on the video call.   Cindy's stress was evident in the weary lines etched across her forehead, creasing her usually smooth complexion. Her eyes, usually bright and lively, now appeared tired and heavy-lidded, with dark circles forming underneath.    There was a tense set to her jaw, and her lips were pressed together in a thin line, betraying the weight of her worries. Despite her efforts to maintain c

TYSHA   "You'll need a bunch of lingerie for your three-day trip with Mr. Billionaire," Barra remarked, not bothering to keep her voice down as we walked through the mall.   The sudden attention from passersby made me feel self-conscious, their judgmental stares weighing heavily on me.   "Oh gosh," I muttered under my breath, feeling embarrassed and exposed by Barra's indiscreet comment.   My cheeks flushed with embarrassment as Barra's words hit me.   "Barra!" I exclaimed, quickly covering my friend's mouth in an attempt to silence her. But she paid no heed to the people around us, continuing to speak loudly.   "What? My gut is telling me that you guys will have explosions on that island! I'm so excited for you!" she exclaimed, gesturing explosions wildly with her hands.   Despite her a

TYSHA "Are we really alone on Isla Llevaste? Like, literally?" I asked Rue as we made our way to the rooftop of the SlumberLux building, the company that he made from scratch. He had decided to fetch me at dawn on Monday so we could have more time on his private island.   I hadn't been able to sleep after he talked to my parents yesterday and also after overthinking the things that Bryse told me. I also needed to prepare my luggage so that I would not miss anything.    "Nope. Don't worry, there'll be staff to help us out. They run the resort and take care of everything when guests are around," Rue reassured me.    I let out a sigh of relief hearing that.    Gosh. Thank goodness!    My mind was racing with thoughts since last night, thinking we would literally be alone in a private island. What if we were stranded there without

TYSHA   I dragged the KJ Rue with me toward his yacht. The closer I got, the more I realized it wasn't an ordinary yacht. It screamed luxurious vibes. My lips couldn't help but part in awe.   Approaching his yacht, I was amazed by its fancy look. The outside sparkled in the sunlight, with shiny metal and smooth lines making it look super cool. The deck was big, with comfy chairs and fancy stuff all around.   Getting closer, I saw how neat and tidy everything was. It seemed like the yacht had just been cleaned, and it smelled really nice too. Rue guided me as we climbed aboard his yacht. Stepping on board, I felt like I was in a fancy hotel. The rooms were big, with cozy seats and cool stuff everywhere.   As I walked around, I could tell a lot of effort went into making the yacht look so awesome. It showed how rich Rue was and how he liked to live in luxury.