Zack was restless on the bed even though the clock showed it was 2 in the early morning. The image of Natasha's face lingered in his mind whenever he closed his eyes."Darn it. Why does her face always haunt me?" Zack exclaimed while ruffling his hair in frustration.The image of Natasha's face was truly captivating, capable of diverting his world. Zack grabbed his phone and tried to surf the internet, searching for Natasha's personal account.After a long search, Zack smiled as his eyes met a photo of Natasha on one of her social media accounts."Turns out she looks beautiful even in a feminine appearance," mumbled Zack, looking at a photo of Natasha wearing party attire at a wedding.Curiosity drove him to scroll through all the photos until the very bottom. From the beginning, Zack never saw a photo of Natasha with her father, and it made him curious."It seems like she—" Zack stopped mid-sentence.Zack fell silent, feeling the sadness that he had long felt and kept buried. "I may
Olivia's body trembled intensely as she saw a multitude of large-bodied people standing in the middle of the road with hostile glares. It was the first time in her life witnessing a fight up close."Bell, I'm scared. Let's just go home," Olivia invited, her voice trembling."Come on, don't be such a wimp. Don't go home yet. What if we hide in a safe place to find out which side is the strongest," Bella said enthusiastically.Olivia found her friend's idea ridiculous."No! I'm going home. Are you staying or coming with me?" After saying this, Olivia walked away, leaving Bella still curious to watch the fight."Oliv, don't go yet. I still want to stay here!" Bella shouted, seeing Olivia already sitting on her motorcycle and starting the engine.Olivia didn't care. She just wanted to get away from that place and didn't want to witness the frightening scene."I don't care. I'm going home first." Olivia waved her hand, leaving the mini market's premises.Bella, who didn't want to walk home,
Hearing the question and the voice, Zack quickly turned his body back in surprise. Amidst the scent of morning flowers and the gentle sunlight, Zack saw Natasha with a wide smile on her face."Hi, Natasha. Good morning," Zack said, smiling.Thrilled to see Natasha finding him and greeting him, Natasha responded cheerfully, "Hi, Zack! Beautiful morning, isn't it? Wow, you must have some exciting plans for today!"Zack shook his head slightly. "I have a bit of work today, and I might stay longer until my tasks are completed," Zack explained briefly. He just wanted Natasha to know that if he, a man, stayed longer in this village, he hoped Natasha would always be there with him."Oh, really? I understand your busyness. Maybe some other time, you can enjoy the beauty of my village when you're not too busy!" Natasha replied with sparkling eyes.Zack felt appreciated because Natasha's best service to guests might be routine, but her attitude towards Zack gave him a different impression. He f
"Clearly, Dad. I really miss moments like this," Gerald said with a smile; these were the moments he always looked forward to.In the past, every time he received his report card and saw perfect grades, Albert and Elena would always give him warm hugs. They used to grant Gerald's wishes and fulfil every request he had. Despite that, Gerald always emphasized the importance of family togetherness and shared dinners, enjoying his favourite dish, medium-rare steak with black pepper sauce.Albert embraced his son and wife warmly, expressing his love and affection. He felt grateful for having a family that understood and forgave each other."Your mother and I have high hopes for you, son," Albert said softly, audible to both Gerald and Elena.Elena nodded with tears in her eyes, affirming what her husband said. She was thankful that her husband and son had now reconciled.With enthusiasm, Gerald cooked in the simple kitchen, ready to serve the favourited meals of his parents. He decided to
Gerald's eyes widened as he watched Grace confront three guards, whom he also knew were skilled in self-defences."What are you doing to my foster mom?" Gerald asked firmly, also surprised.Startled and shocked, Gerald approached his foster mom and signalled the guards to step back."I apologize, sir. We were only defending ourselves because this woman attacked us first," explained the head guard named Hugo.Hearing Hugo's explanation only added to Gerald's confusion, especially as the commotion attracted residents who gathered in front of Gerald's parents' house. It seemed they came upon hearing the noise and Grace's shouts.Gerald was captivated by Grace's skill in martial arts. Amidst his confusion, he silently observed every move and strategy she employed. Grace displayed unmatched resistance, facing seven guards without a hint of fear.Gerald, too, watched the fight attentively. Each punch and kick from Grace felt precise and powerful, enabling her to easily overcome her opponents
After a while, Gerald emerged from the kitchen carrying a special dish he had prepared. The delightful aroma instantly filled the room, making everyone eager to taste the cuisine."Thank you for your patience. Here it is, the special dish from Chef Gerald Lewis!" Gerald announced, placing the dish in the middle of the table.Cheers erupted, and all eyes were fixed on the tempting dish. Beautifully plated with artistic presentation, the table looked incredibly inviting."Wow, this is truly amazing, Gerald!" praised Albert, admiring the dish with awe."Seriously, just the aroma has made me hungry. Come on, let's eat!" urged Elena, followed promptly by Grace and the others.They all began relishing the dish with delight. The dining table became filled with low murmurs, occasionally interrupted by small sighs expressing the deliciousness of the meal."This is incredible, Gerald! You're truly talented!" praised Grace with a smile.Gerald humbly nodded. Joy and satisfaction radiated from hi
When Zack was about to order his subordinates to stand down, his eyes accidentally caught Natasha coming out of Gerald's parents' house. Seeing that, thoughts crossed Zack's mind on how to defeat and ruin Gerald."For today, let's end this surveillance," Zack ordered while asking Tian and Cris to return to the inn.Upon hearing Zack's command, Tian was clearly surprised and disappointed. After hours of surveillance that ended with nothing but a return, he was frustrated and protested, "Why go back? We wanted to teach that jerk a lesson. Why return now?"Zack squinted his eyes, pondering for a moment before answering. "Tian, Cris, this is not the right time. We need a well-thought-out plan to destroy Gerald. Don't rush it, or we might lose a big opportunity."Tian shook his head with a displeased expression. "But, Zack, we've been waiting for this chance for so long. Now that Natasha is here, we can use it. Don't let this opportunity slip away."Zack smirked cunningly, contemplating Ti
Early in the morning, Zack had already woken up and dressed neatly. He then headed to the dining room in the inn.Zack looked around, both left and right, and it still seemed quiet and dark as the clock showed 6 in the morning.He chose to sit while playing with his phone, occasionally glancing around."She's taking so long to arrive," Zack muttered, starting to get bored waiting for Natasha. "It's the first time in my life waiting for a woman, while with my mom, I can't be bothered to wait for her," Zack continued.The long wait made Zack bored, and he tousled his hair, which was now starting to look long."Is there a problem? You look troubled," Natasha's voice snapped Zack out of his thoughts, and he quickly tidied his hair."Hey, Natasha. So, you're already here?"Instead of answering Natasha's question, Zack didn't respond but asked another question.Natasha just smiled, hearing Zack's encouraging words. No man had ever been sweet and caring to her like this."Sorry, I have to go