Will you?

RIX’s P.O.V.

It suddenly became quiet inside the hut, leaving me wondering what had happened or if they had already settled their differences.

I clearly heard earlier that Charis wanted to separate from Harley, but now they seemed to have another chance and were probably having a thorough conversation. I couldn't help but smile at the thought.

Charis and Harley had been together for four years, the same age as Adonis. It was impressive that they had managed to communicate, confront their feelings, and keep them hidden for so long.

Especially for Charis because I know that from the very beginning, he had feelings for Harley and was just keeping it to herself.

Charis had been dating other guys to cover up her emotions and hide her true feelings for Harley, but somehow she had managed to keep her feelings intact without getting attached to anyone else.

The attachment she had with Harley was deep-rooted and difficult to remove.

Suddenly, Harold, Seb, and Michael came into my mind.

Yeah... memories of the moments we spent together suddenly flooded my mind.

Initially, it felt like a nightmare to see them together, as they were the reason behind my failed relationships. But looking back, I realized it was a blessing in disguise.

If only I had paid attention to the warning signs and ended the toxic situation earlier, I wouldn't have gone through hell and wouldn't be stuck in this constant struggle of moving on.

To be honest, I've been attached to Harley, but not in a romantic way.

It's a platonic love that comes naturally with friendship, and no one can take that away from me.

Besides being a hostess girl, I had a life I built inside that club. I miss my girls...

Trixie was the first friend I connected with when I started working at Madam Glo's club.

But right now, it's hard to reach them. I don't even know if I'm still on their minds.

Maybe they'd forgotten about me because I was just another passing girl in and out of Madam Glo's bar club.

"I'm done. I don't want to continue this relationship anymore. I've been foolish for several years, believing that you still loved me when you didn't. We had a friendship that we built several years ago, but I'll take my leave now."

Suddenly, everything happened so fast. The situation took an unexpected turn, and I was left feeling overwhelmed.

Charis suddenly appeared out of nowhere, already packing her clothes into a big suitcase that I didn't know where she got from.

What's happening in the world...

"Are you still holding onto your pride? Do you think I'll beg for your forgiveness just like I've been doing every single day whenever your mood strikes?" Harley said calmly.

I don't really understand him. He went from explosive to speaking normally and thinking rationally.

But maybe it was too late for him to act like that.

Charis had already made up her mind.

Why do men always come to realizations after women have endured so much?

I was just watching them fight, not wanting to get involved again and have my name dragged into their conversations as a reason for the breakup.

And she always makes impulsive decisions without thinking them through, not considering the consequences.

Not making decisions based solely on emotions.

Why is she still clinging to the idea of leaving?

Jeez.

Whatever she's planning to do right now, I just hope she stays safe.

"Don't mock me again, Harley. I don't know if I can continue to tolerate your behavior because I'm truly done. I don't want to continue this relationship while harboring these feelings for the woman you love. It's not fair since we're also sharing a home."

"What the hell are you talking about in front of me? Am I invisible here?" I said.

"You know what? I really don't understand this. Are you accusing me of something with your best friend of years? Do you think our relationship as friends is exempt from being affected by this argument?"

Charis suddenly dropped off her baggage so I could sound tuna whole hot.

"I said, don't make fun of me because I'm serious!"

It's weird. How can my best friend for years could get angry like this after getting so mad at her husband?

I decided to intervene. Actually, I'm glad that Donny and Yuns went outside to play again.

"You guys, do you understand that I'm right in front of you? I mean, I'm not just a ghost here. I'm talking, and I'm not sleeping. I can see you, I can hear you."

Charis was the first one to look at me.

Still, although it looks weird, Charis was glaring at me, and there is a sign that she was angry with me.

Why would she be? Is there something that I did to upset her?

"Whatever you were saying right now, you're right. For four years, you were always the reason why Harley and I couldn’t stop arguing as if were just a minor, a kid. Maybe it feels immature to you, but that's the fact."

I took a deep breath.

I'm stuck with nothing, I don’t know how to respond. It’s as if she gave me an ending that she wanted to have a sequel.

Harley interrupted, "You don't understand, so please just don't understand."

I just took a deep breath and looked away.

Things have gotten worse, and it did get out of hand.

I don't understand why this is happening. Why does our friendship have to be ruined because of a guy?

It's just a guy!

What's wrong with this woman? Is she really out of her mind? Has she forgotten that I am her friend? HER BEST FRIEND?

"Beatrix!" I was called by someone living in the vicinity of my home.

I looked at him, hoping the focus of the situation would be diverted to something else.

I noticed that a storm has been raging outside.

I don't know, but there's sudden panic lingering in my chest.

"What? Why are you panicking?" I asked.

"I think your husband won’t be able to come home, and he needed someone to fetch him. He's the only fisherman who's not returning to the shore. Maybe because he was just a beginner who didn’t know the rules of the sea."

Without even letting him finish the statement, I just walked away.

I wanted to go fetch Apollo, even if I'm alone.

I've been trained by the most intelligent fishermen in our town, so I'm not scared of storms.

I know how to navigate the waters alone.

That was just a piece of cake to me, so yeah, I wasn't really scared of the water.

But...

Maybe my little ornak has gone too far.

What if I put him in danger?

What would happen to him?

Oh no... I'm starting to have panic attacks.

I have to make sure that everything's good, perfectly fine.

But what would I do if I'm alone, right?

Oh gosh... What should I do?

I can't see him.

Someone from the enforcer traveling in the sea caught me, forcefully pulling me out of the water with her full strength.

Take note that this was a woman.

A strong woman was the only one who could get me inside the boat and rescue me from the raging sea with thunder and lightning.

It's harder to see Apollo...

I'm starting to tear up...

Charis and Harley approached me as the enforcers tried to push me away from the shore. But in the blink of an eye, I had already escaped from them.

I needed to see my husband.

I needed to check if he was okay! Especially because I was the reason he was in this difficult situation after all.

God damn it.

"Stop intervening, will you?" Charis said.

We still had unresolved arguments that were not finished because of the accident.

But I was just glad that they weren't bringing that up to me while it was obvious that I was struggling to find him.

I saw Donny and Yuna a while ago with the rescuers, although they didn't need to be rescued because they were found playing on the shore.

Goddess...

Please forgive me, mighty one. Forgive me for my crazy fucking pranks on him.

I can't help it...

I'm cracking up, my body collapsing to the ground.

I don't know what happened.

Everything seems unreal.

Just a second ago, I was talking to him like nothing was about to happen.

And now, this?

Oh gosh.

I'm starting to cause a fucking scene.

I almost went to the ground— in the sand, asking for the rescuer to let me emerge into the sea, just to find the lost fisherman, particularly, Apollo.

To be honest, all the fishermen were already gathered at the shore because they knew how unpredictable the water could be and they wanted to save their lives after realizing the dangers it posed.

However, as for Apollo, he was just a visiting fisherman. He didn't know how the water behaves and how it could endanger someone's life. He was not a fisherman in the first place!

Literally, the sea could put someone on their deathbed in just the blink of an eye.

What mattered most was getting him back to shore. I desperately wanted to see him, ALIVE!

If I could turn back time, I would instantly agree to his proposals and forgive him. The reason I haven't accepted his apology is that I still want more.

I needed more.

Apart from the fear instilled by my friend's comments, I was also waiting for him to propose to me clearly, without false hopes or mixed signals, to be his girlfriend again.

"Just let me in, I won’t bug you after that. Please… I wanted to hold him tight."

"Bessy, don't mess with the rescuers. They are just doing their job to protect the welfare of the people, and that includes you not emerging in the sea."

Charice struggled to fight against my strong reflexes. She pulled me out of the crowd and tried to get me back to my hut, but I resisted.

She couldn't hold onto me for long.

In the end, I still had a chance to get away and reach the shore while the enforcers weren't looking at me.

I'm sorry if I seem like a selfish person, but I need to find my husband. It's not just about my own well-being; it's also about my Donny and my family.

A moment of silence...

And then there was a random dance, random music, and a random singer appeared before my eyes.

Am I dead, or what? Why am I seeing people dancing and singing as if they have no worries or concerns?

What the fuck is happening? Am I the only one who doesn't know what's going on here? Is this the end of the world?

But just a while ago, we were talking about the disappearance of my husband, right?

God, why do I keep calling him my husband when we ended the contract years ago?

To be honest, we didn't even get married in the first place because it was just a contract. So maybe I'm crazy for calling him my husband, or maybe it's just my innate desire.

All the people lined up, singing and dancing in front of me, and suddenly the crowd split into two.

Emerging from the middle was Apollo. Oh my god… is this real? I covered my mouth with my hands.

I couldn't help but run towards him, tears streaming down my face.

“Apollo…” I whispered.

I couldn't believe he had survived the storm.

But wait, why am I even thinking about the storm when everyone here is clapping, dancing, and singing as if there's a celebration?

Am I the only one missing something?

Apollo stepped forward, welcoming me with open arms.

He hugged me, and the people around us were filled with joy, watching us.

A storm of applause erupted in the midst of the storm itself.

Apollo whispered in my ear, "See how many fish I brought for you?"

I was confused. What was he talking about many fishes when he hadn't brought anything?

Suddenly, someone from behind him stepped forward, carrying a huge bag of fish.

There were so many, and it seemed like we could feast on them for years. Maybe it's better to sell them.

The gathering crowd seemed unusual in this quiet city, where people usually mind their own business. But on the other hand, people here love stories and dramatic situations.

That’s why I wasn’t surprised at all to see them still sticking up to watching Apollo and me having a dramatic reunion..

I whispered to Apollo, "I think we should come inside. I'm starting to feel shy now."

As I squeezed myself tightly around his arms, he chuckled and pinched my cheeks.

"Everything you do, you're always so cute."

"Aish! Could you stop bringing that up, Apollo? I already know that, so you don't have to remind me every single time."

He kept laughing in front of me, and I was getting really shy. I had no choice but to pull him away from the crowd that was clapping, dancing, and singing, like crazy.

He waved goodbye to the people which I thought he had interacted with, newfound friends perhaps.

Wow, I never knew he could be this versatile.

Well, what can I expect? Apollo is a businessman, and he knows how people's minds work and how to win their hearts. He knows how to deal with people.

Yes, I can say that because every time we're together and I'm mad at him, he always finds a way to make things better. He always has a way to win me back.

Our little walk away from the crowd gradually turned into a run.

We were running in the pouring rain, not caring about getting wet, just enjoying each other's company.

When was the last time I smiled like this?

I can't even remember when I was genuinely happy before.

Once again, he completes my heart and my mind.

What kind of magic does he possess to make me always feel this way?

As we ran and chased each other under the pouring rain, we found ourselves in each other's arms, lying down on the sand as we both laughed madly.

We smiled genuinely, our laughter echoing in the air as if it was the end of the day.

He whispered in my ear, "Will you marry me this time? Do you accept my proposal to be my legally wedded wife?" Then, before I could respond, he took out a ring from his pocket.

We both rise up.

He left me in awe, and all I could do was cover my mouth and try to hold back my tears.

"How can you say that so soon after we reconciled?"

But he silenced me with a kiss, a response in itself.

"I can't wait any longer. I've been waiting for this moment to express what my heart truly desires. I want to marry you, Beatrix. I want you to be mine officially—"

I cut him off by claiming him through my kiss, expressing my love without words.

The insolent kiss that he uses to me to win me back over and over again.

As I wrapped my hands around his neck, he wrapped his around my waist.

And I went closer to his body, only to feel his hard cock.

Yeah, it will never go away because it's a normal response of human bodies.

And I love the feeling that he's always hard whenever I’m getting near him. The closer I get, the faster it becomes hard.

Yeah, it's normal.

After kissing him, I rested my head on his face, we are now nose to nose as I whispered, "Yes— yes, I want to marry you."

All of a sudden, there was a storm of claps that resounds around the two of us. God, when did they come here?

But instead of getting shy and embarrassed about it because we were hugging in the middle of people as if we are the owner of this island, we just smiled. Enjoying the pouring of attention and love.

"Well Mom, can I finally say and admit that he is really my father? Can I tell my friends that I have a father living with me under the same roof? Can I be honest with Dad that I know he is my father?" asked Adonis coming out from the crowd jumping and smiling full to his ears.

I can't help but feel the joy.

Apollo twisted my face so I can face him. "So all this time, my son knows that I am his father? But he couldn’t admit it because you don't want him to let me know about it?"

I just laugh and shrug my shoulder.

"So tell me what is supposed to happen right now?" ask Charis.

I didn’t respond. Instead, I smiled at her, knowing that she already decipher what was behind that smile and what am I trying to say to her without words.

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