Chapter 29

"Do you have any idea what happened to Zion in the past?"
Kiesha was referring to his bruises.
To this day I am still looking for an answer to that matter.
Who was he up against at that moment?
What kind of creature is he and why does he seem to have so many enemies?
Why is it good at karate?
Why is he wearing a shirt now?
And what do I care?
The person is probably rehearsing, he will be more comfortable to move if he is wearing that.
Here we are now at Kiesha"s uncle"s vacation home, also a few hours away from home. We had no class for two days, the teachers had no work left so they could move freely.
Kiesha and I are also lucky and close friends. So mama was very confident that nothing else would happen to me if she was with me. It's no wonder why I've come this far, as long as I promise to avoid any kind of temptation and as long as I don't have a man with me. The only promise I am currently breaking.
It's as fragile as my friend, even the boyfriend and the staff are included here.
"What's his name turned white again?" Maxine suddenly entered the conversation. She's Kiesha's cousin.
"Zion."
"Zion ..." she smiled sheepishly.
The three of us are now watching what the men are doing now.
Zed is busy running the horse, while Zion is alone practicing mix martial arts.
It is breathing and bathing in its own sweat, yet it continues to do so. He had both soft and hard features. He can be a flower boy in town, and can also play the role of a dangerous alpha whom any weakling can never dare mess with.
"Handsome," Maxine added.
"I'll just come in first," I got up from my sit.
"You're not coming?"
"It's boring," I shrugged.
They agreed to ride today. It is said that they will go straight to the creek for bathing. Even if I want to go along, the body won't allow it. He slept for as long as last night and was still drowsy. I'll sleep for a while, I might think not to follow them later.
I first went to the kitchen to drink some water. I can still see from it what the two men, especially Zi, are doing. He was moving skillfully, with fondness and rage very visible on the pair of his dark eyes. As if he was thinking of something or someone.
Are his opponents? He had a plan to giant them, so now all the strengthening.
I prefer to shrug my shoulders at the thought. As is often said, I didn"t care about his whole life. I just have to know some details of it for Kiesha's safety. I only need to know his true character, not the whole story of fate. I know and maybe he just fabricated what he said. It can be possible to someone with bad intention.
My gaze was just focused on him as he opened the refrigerator, as well as getting the jug with water. The glasses are just on the table, there is no need to leave the seat or look away. I am not fond of him, let's just say I am trying to read his mind. It's hard for me to know his stench ...
I slowly brought the glass with cold water to my mouth. I think the eyes are demonized, because even drinking at him is still staring.
Unexpectedly, it suddenly turned in my direction. Stunned, he gasped as he lifted the shirt he was wearing to wipe the sweat from his face.
I immediately saw the perfectly molded art. A flattened stomach, ornamented with full-pack abs.
I took a deep breath, immediately drowned in the drinking water. My chest was so full that I lowered the glass I was holding and was exaggeratedly humbled. I can't imagine how epic my face was right now. Why did he do that all of a sudden?
I won't be able to look at it again. Because apart from being embarrassed, his critical eyes were also very sensitive. I stood up straight, then confidently walked out of the kitchen. I can't let him know how my world suddenly shattered with just his simple move.
I run up the stairs. Still biting the lip, suppressing a loud shout.
So that's what it looks like in person? In fairness, the view exceeded my expectation. I thought it was just a movie to look at a man's physical appearance. But-
But what Geline? What is it I'm thinking? Why did I suddenly seem to admire the beauty of her body?
Alas, the disgust I hear.
I walked straight to my room in this place. This is Max's big vacation house, there are no other people besides us so you can do whatever you want without anyone else looking.
I faintly threw myself on the bed, then rolled over. Once again the sweaty image of Zi and the body-
"Hey, Neilani! If only your mom was really here you'd be beaten up by now," I scolded myself.
So maybe mama doesn"t want me to be around men to protect the innocent brain. She probably want my innocence being preserved until marriage. So aside from the infinite affection, I could offer another best gift to my future husband.
I couldn't deny how romantic that was. I would love the idea too. But I just hope to share the opportunity.
I closed my eyes, then hugged the pillow next to me tightly. I fought with my own thought for almost an hour, until I finally fell asleep.
"Why are you there?" I wondered the question as I watched Zion. He was standing on the seashore, both hands in his shorts pocket and eyes were stuck on the ocean's panorama.
His expression was blank, I couldn't read his current thoughts.
"Hey!" I strutted closer to him. "Are you alright?"
I only heard the crash of the waves. Simultaneously the violent kiss of the afternoon air.
Not a word came out of his mouth. I know he"s not dumb, but why is that?
He looks lifeless ...
I slowly brought my hand to his shoulder. Cause of his sudden presence. Its pallor is intense, whether on the lips or eyes. The next thing I saw was blood, gushing through his chest.
I took a deep breath and quickly covered my mouth. I do not know what to do. But before I could think of something, he suddenly disappeared right in front of me.
"Zi?" I looked around, hoping to trace any signs of him.
"Zion!" I'm starting to cry.
Why is it like this? Why am I hurt by the loss of someone I don"t really know very well?
"Zi, please come back. I need you ..."
The last thing I said before the light ate all around.
The easthetic aura of this room's ceiling greeted me as I opened my eyes. Such is the rapid heartbeat and repeated sneezing caused by crying.
It was just a dream. It was just a dream Nielani, relax ...
I was breathless and sweaty. Add more intense tremors.
It was just a dream, but it had a devastating effect on me.
What does that mean?
Will something bad happen? Should I remind him to be careful?
I got up and left the bed. Aside from not having a bath yet, I also want to cool down, just in case it helps to ease the feeling. So go straight to the bathroom.
I am not looking straight ahead. My mind is swamped with worries and different thoughts. Physically acting, the mind is in another dimension.
"What the- Are you going to fish for me Nielani too ?!"
I was caught off-guard. Literally jumped in panic and automatically blocked the front arms to protect himself.
"Hey pisti, hala!"
Instead of avoiding me, I stared even harder at her wet and uncovered body. I subconsciously scanned him from head to toe. I did this over and over until I finally realized what I saw.
I screamed out loud. Then he thought of covering his eyes and turned away. Too late for this, I know. But, can someone give me holy water please?
I was embarrassed to run out. What's that? Why naked? Is it really natural to be that big?
"What shall I do?" I grabbed the phone from the side table. "Ambulance, I need to call an ambulance?"
Why would I call an ambulance? E, there is no emergency.
"You're bad Geline," he said in hard baritone.
I immediately backed away from it. Is it really next? But this time, it was neat and covered with a towel on the lower part of his body.
It's crazy how my emotion suddenly shifted from pain to frightened. I just cried for him because he suddenly disappeared from the dream, now I wish that would be the case.
I hate it ... I hate him! In just one day, my innocence got taken away. Because there is only one person who is still hated.
"Why are you here?" bewildered I grabbed the pencil found in the drawer.
"They locked all the rooms, including mine. My body is itching, I can't wait for them anymore. Because your room is open, I was forced to take a bath here," there was a bored look in his eyes as he wiped his wet hair with another towel.
"You should have ask permission first!"
"I did, but you're sound asleep."
I couldn't help but look at her exposed body as she retreated.
"There's a CR down there-"
"No water," he cut me off.
"You mean, you just really want me to see ..." I chose to just point to his body rather than make a sound.
"I'm not the one who just went into the bathroom," he lips rose in a sarcastic smirk.
"You must have heard the water flowing."
How can I hear that when my mind was too occupied?
"How dare you?" annoyed I threw him the pencil. "You're rude! I'll report you to the police ... That's right 911, isn't- What's the police station number?"
Disappointed he sighed. Folded, then leaned the body against the door jamb.
"Why would I tell you?"
"Right! Is there a criminal helping his victim sue?"
Animal, it's dull oh!
I angrily threw away the phone, then pulled myself together.
"I'm dead to mama ..." I murmured.
It quietly moved to the bed, then buried its face in the pillow I was using.
"Why are you there?!" I exclaimed.

"I'll sleep for a moment while waiting for the others."
"There you are in your room!"
I think the scream will even break my throat.
"It's closed. I don't have a key."
"Wear clothes."
"My things are in the bedroom."
"So you'll stay like that?"
"Do you have a spare clothes for me then?" his eyes averted to me. It got up and raised an eyebrow at me.
"Nothing, but I have ..." I went to the cabinet, where there was some clothes I had seen earlier.
It was safer than the towel.
"Here," I immediately grabbed it then threw it at him.
"I better step out," I stretched my hand towards him. "Please reach for the phone."
Slowly, without leaving my eyes he took the robe on and then licked on his lips. I could clearly see how his jaw tightened as the gaze openly hovered over my body.
"Excuse me?" I nervously hugged myself.
"If you want your phone, get it yourself."
I sighed violently as I reflected on the phone he was running.
"What do you really mean?"
I first grabbed the stick I found on the side of the door before approaching it.
"Get up!" I poked his side.
But he was not even shaken. Bagkos turned a blind eye, pretending to be asleep.
"What is Leander ?!" I sighed. In annoyance he slapped her ass.
"That's sexual harassment Gee."
"Kuyawa uy!" I was about to give him another blow, but his sudden movement held me captive.
Suddenly it grabbed my hand and effortlessly pulled me horizontally on the bed. Then quickly surfaced.
"What is Zion ?!" I pushed him hard.
"Your suplada too. Maybe a kiss can help me change your mind," he slowly moved his face closer.
I stopped breathing, then suddenly became a statue. I can almost hear my heartbeat, so tensed and nervous.
There is only a little bit left for the rest of us to finally apply.
And then ...
"You are too innocent for this Gee, you can't yet," he whispered.
When I woke up, I was left shocked and dumbfounded.
"I guess you're quiet now Gee?" Kiesha's sudden criticism as we share the table. They have been told to return with Zion.
After messing up my world, he also left immediately to follow others. Join in the rejoicing facing the clear water of the creek. While I was left stunned here, the cooked rice and dish were almost disgraceful.
We would all have prepared the food. In case I'm bored of waiting, there's nothing else to do.
"Is it forbidden to be silent now?" I faked a laugh.
"Of course not."
"Why didn't you follow us again? I immediately entered the room so your explanation was too vague," Maxine said. It gently left out what I cooked, deliciously.
"The bike wheel is flat."
"You should just go with Zi. You two can fit on a horse's back."
I'd rather stay here, just be close to him again. I will never let what it did happen again. He caught me by surprise, using a gentle force. It was only a few seconds, but to this day it still has a strong effect on me.
Now, I can't look at him straight in the eye anymore. I hide it, but I'm the only one who's too shy.
"They don't get along," Kiesha herself replied. "My best friend is very artistic."
"Ah, maybe someone wants to," Max stared at me meaningfully, still wearing a mocking smile.
"Who likes whom?"
We all looked at the entrance of the house at the same time. Nica's smiling figure was the first to appear.
She was wearing a simple white shirt, inserted under her denim skirt, and a pair of white puma shoes completed her overall appearance. It holds two large bags. Apparently there is a plan to live here, it looks like all the belongings are with them e.
"You are finally here!" Max excitedly strutted towards her.
Like Kiesha and me, they are also close friends. Both talkative and with a bit of saltik, so reconciled.
"I thought you weren't going to continue. You didn't contact me!"
"Eh, I had second thoughts before. Because apart from this vacation house of yours, laziness has also attacked the system."
"What's new from you anyway?"
"Then the driver of the taxi misled me, so it took even longer to arrive," Nica added. "I really thought I wasn't familiar with the place, so I was beaten up."
"Really?"
I know that sometimes it's just a fire when a classmate arrives, yet I find it hard to believe what I hear. She's the kind of woman everyone would never thought can do shit. She is so beautiful and like me looks innocent.
"Yeah bes, probably. Then I left on the side of the road and took the taxi."
"You didn't just get beaten up, you even stole a car," Max raised an eyebrow.
"But of course, it's just a joke. You don't have to talk to Nica today if I really did those. I don't know how to drive. Instead of being here, maybe I'm at the gates of heaven, maybe even in hell. Having sex with San Pedro or Satan .
"You are still sane to be acquainted with Lucifer. But you are not good enough to face Sr. San Pedro either," Kiesha said rudely. "You are in between," she added.
"Well, I agree Kiesh. Good evening to you!" Nica stared at us one by one.
The eye stopped for a moment at Zi who was just in front of me, then turned to me and smiled meaningfully.
Even he thinks I like the arrogant man. How can I, when all of his traits are far from my type? Tsk!
"What are you carrying?" my casual question.
"Clothes and tents. There's going to be a bonfire today, right?"
Is there? I wasn't informed.
"I haven't told them yet," Max scratched his neck.
"That was cool!" si Kiesha. "We also brought Zed's tent."
"Why?" I narrowed my eyes at it.
"Because we have a plan to stargazing."
"That I'm not there? Then you'll sleep in the same tent side by side? That's a no-no for me my dear," I shifted my gaze to her, then to the startled boyfriend. "You can never touch my bestfriend Zed, not on my watch," I rolled my eyes.
"You're too advanced Geline Nielani. It's just stargazing ..."
"Don't use that as an excuse Kiesha Amira."
He just snorted, then bowed. He knew in something like this, I would win. Even though he is not a real blood relative, I still consider him a brother at heart. I will be affected and affected by everything it does, whether wrong or right.
Of the two of us, I have a more sensible mind, it just deserves to be used in the right way. I have all the reasons and means to control her. I was assigned to be the sister in this friendship. To avoid disappointments coming from her parents, I should do my best to proctect her from any danger and temptation.
"Gee's motherhood is working again," Zed commented with a laugh.
"Don't talk to me. You have a plan to flirt with Kiesha!" I stared daggers at him.
"She's serious ..."
We just kept eating as well. Laughter, jokes, and teasing erupted again. Nica is even louder now that she is here.
To be continued....