My Husband's Secret

Chapter 6 - Trespass

|ARLIAH|

It seemed that my curse had already started ever since I met Red Montenegro. The peaceful days that I thought I would have were immediately taken away from me that very instant. If I had known that unfortunate things would happen in my life next, I should have avoided him in any possible I can.

The sun was setting on our third encounter.

I was having the best time of my life by laying down on one of the loungers just outside my villa while savoring the not-so-hot afternoon sun.

I just got home from my trip. And to finally enjoy the setting sun, I decided to have a few minutes of sunbathing before swimming.

Hearing the sound of the waves, the rustles of the palm leaves and the whispers of the wind was enough to calm my entire being. It is what I needed, especially remembering the tension that I was feeling earlier.

I have become wary of my surroundings ever since I woke up this morning.

I have been extra caution of my surroundings, as if there was a serial killer who is in pursuit of me. I was being cautious that Red might suddenly show up. Whenever I see someone who has the same built as him, my heart would skip a beat.

If it was not for my trip, I might end up locking myself inside my villa just so I could avoid him.

The second day of my vacation, which was poured all over for the island trip, had keep me distracted about Red. I don’t even know why I am thinking of him even up until now. I just can’t rid at the thought of what he did yesterday.

He was persistent of not letting me go just to get my name. It kept me up all night. That’s a common act for a Casanova getting his woman. I have told him already that I am not interested on him yet… it seems that my rejection became a challenge for him.

Of course, right?

He might felt that I bruised his reputation, that no woman had actually rejected him.

I decided to forget everything about that playboy. Why am I even giving him some importance is a question to me.

I was in a good disposition for a few minutes. I felt like I was finally finding my peace continuously.

Or so I thought.

My forehead creased when I suddenly heard footsteps coming behind me. The sound of the heels hitting the stone path was heavy.

I should not be alarmed with those footsteps if I have a companion with me, or if it was owned by an employee of the island and they are here to inform me about something important.

But no.

Those footsteps were not owned by the employees of the resort, but to a man whom I prayed to heaven not to see the entire week.

“Good afternoon, darling. How was your day?” Hearing his voice made me confirm my hunch.

What is he doing here, anyway? Does he have no shame in trespassing on the private villa of the other people?

“What are you doing here? Don’t you know you’re trespassing on my privacy?” I pointed out as I tilted my head to his direction to see him.

He’s now standing on the last step of the stone path, while looking down on me. He’s grinning from ear to ear. And the bastard even shamelessly dropped his gaze on my body.

“Well, I wanted to see you so I came here,” he uttered without hesitation as he brought back his eyes at me. I rolled my eyes as a reaction. Does he think that I would be swayed by… those words?

“And I don’t.” I replied mercilessly. I looked away and relaxed my shoulders. I shut my eyes tight as I continued to savor the heat of the sun.

“Ah, you really have a sharp tongue, darling.”

I opened my eyes and shot him another glare upon hearing the endearment he just called me.

“I told you stop calling me that, playboy.” I hissed.

“Oh. But I prefer this than your na—”

“I don’t care. Fvck off,” I growled.

I was expecting that he would be offended by my attitude. I needed to act harsh just so I could get rid of him. After all, men immediately get the idea that a woman does not want them if they show him a rude behavior. But it seemed that I underestimated a womanizer like Red Montenegro.

He wouldn’t be branded with that title if he could not take care a woman like me. Instead of seeing the anger in his eyes about my rudeness, the amusement on his expression was all I can see. It was if he was liking that I was on edge because of him.

I exhaled a deep breath and lay back down. I shut my eyes tight once again as I tried to calm myself.

Why am I even shocked to know that he was not turned off, right?

At the back of my mind, I wanted to leave just so he won’t be able to pester me. But then, I quickly realized that why would I bother running away when I can do my best to ignore him?

Leaving now would give him the idea that I am affected by his presence. And when he realized that, he would surely continue on appearing wherever I am, trying his best to get me.

I wonder what will happen if I show him that I have no interest in him? Maybe it's better to continue bruising his ego. That I would ignore him and show no interest in him. That way, he would probably leave me alone.

I won’t let him be the reason that I can’t enjoy my vacation in paradise.

“Are you going for a swim?” I heard him ask.

Speaking of… I looked at the horizon and saw the sun almost setting. So, instead of witnessing the sunset here on lounger like what I originally planned, I think it's better to do it while soaking in the sea. That’s a better idea just so I could put a distance between us. Remembering his outfit, it seemed that he attended some formal party with his beige suit and brown leather shoes.

For sure, that he won’t swim with that outfit. And why would he suddenly swim in this part of the sea anyway?

I rose to my feet then took off the sunglasses that I was wearing. I placed it neatly beside my things on the vacant lounger beside mine. I undo the bun of my hair then put down the clip in the same place. Combing my wavy brown hair with my fingers, I started walking toward the sea.

I confidently walked near the shore as I looked around. There were only a few people on the other part of the shoreline. I saw a family on a picnic blanket while they were enjoying the sunset. I saw some people who were also swimming on the shallow part of the sea. And I temporarily forgot about Red when the waves crashed beneath my feet.

I walked further in the deeper part until the sea was at my armpit level. I did a few strokes as I witnessed the continuing change of the color of the sky. From its orange color, the gradient becomes stronger and darker. The moon was already showing up in the sky. I couldn’t help but admire the scenery in front of me.

Now I have confirmed that the sunset here is indeed breathtaking.

I was enjoying my swim for a few more minutes when my eyes darted on the loungers. If I did not turn around, I might end up forgetting that Red is here.

Somehow, the swim had distracted me from thinking about him.

He was now sitting on the lounger where I was lying earlier, under the shade of a tree where the sun could not reach him. I could tell that he was looking at me. After all, he was only facing my direction. And for some reason, I could feel his gaze piercing through me, making my skin tingle with uneasiness. It was as if he could see me clearly despite our distance.

I shrugged off what I was feeling and enjoyed my swim and the scenery in front of me. I did not know how long I was savoring the peace of the environment when it was… once again, disturbed by the person I am starting to hate now.

“That’s enough swimming for tonight.”