Chapter 66

RENOVATED PLACE

Diane’s P.O.V.

After our late lunch, Liam toured us in his magnificent and elegant hotel. It even reached up to the thirtieth-floor level. Denise couldn’t stop herself but run in the hallways while ogling about everything she could see. From the spectacular ceiling drapes and chandeliers, down to the brick-designed walls, Greek-style staircases, and red carpets, every single thing was truly amazing.

The staff and crews were also showing great and authentic hospitality. Perhaps, because we were accompanied by Liam himself, but it doesn’t matter anymore. I could see some pairs of eyes glued in our direction, but I didn’t let them steal the show.

We went to the scenic part of the hotel—the rooftop infinity pool where we could see a panoramic view of the famous Quego del Mar sea. Alongside the pool were a mini-bar and long deckchairs. It was a romantic, charming, and enchanting setting even though the afternoon sun was relentlessly gleaming at our skins.

No one aside from some crews who welcomed us with refreshing drinks was here on the rooftop, and everything was indeed tranquil and stress-free. I was even more grateful that I was with my mother and two siblings to experience this.

Blissful, I couldn’t remember how many times I thanked Liam for this day. He even promised to book us here in summer. I told him that it was not necessary and he shouldn’t bother.

Mom and Denise were happily strolling around the rooftop, with the latter playing at the infinity pool. David took Liam’s DSLR camera, and he instructed us to take a pose with a picturesque view. Aside from academics, I had known my brother to be truly engrossed with photography. I was glad that he was now enjoying, after being hopeless during the day.

There was even one pose where Liam kissed my cheek while cuddling me from behind. I wasn’t even looking at the camera, so it became a candid and perfect shot.

After an hour, Liam drove us home using his brand-new Cruiser SUV. Then, he asked my mother’s permission if we could eat dinner outside with just the two of us. Mom agreed with the condition that Liam would take me home before eleven o’clock.

Ever since I resigned at Lucy’s Club, I already became a Cinderella. But unlike her, my curfew was an hour earlier than twelve midnight.

“Hmm… I thought we were going to have some dinner outside? Why does it seem like we’re going to your condo?” I asked when I saw some familiar landmarks. I was aware that we were driving the LC road too. It was already five in the afternoon.

“Just wait and relax, sweetie. You’ll see when we get there,” he replied before he clasped my left hand with his right, filling the gaps in between our fingers. Until we reached the parking lot of LC1 Tower, Liam did not let go of my hand.

When we entered his pad, I was a bit surprised that it looked different. It might be the main reason why he doesn’t bring me here for the past few weeks. He might have asked his architects and other workers to renovate his condo unit.

We always went to their mansion after office hours because we couldn’t help but explore each other’s naked bodies. We experienced making love at every part of it, and one thing I couldn’t forget was when we did that on top of the dining table. I was afraid that the table would break at how hard Liam was pounding inside me, and now, I could feel my stained cheeks at my recollection.

So back to his condo unit, the right part of the first floor that doesn’t have any interior design before became a round swimming pool area with a space in the middle for two-person dining. There was also a jacuzzi and scattered red rose petals around. I gaped at everything because I was too stunned.

Wow, the setting was just so romantic I couldn’t help myself but fall for him even more! I couldn’t believe that someone would do this for me. I could only see this in movies.

From the infinity pool on top of his hotel a while ago, and now, this…

“Well, I did this for you!” Liam beamed as if he had already read what was circulating on my mind.

“Anyway, I no longer hired a musician and waiter because I just wanted to be with my queen. I wanted to spoil our time here completely alone. So, what do you think of our renovated place? Do you like it? We can play some romantic music if you want to,” he told me while carefully assisting me on my seat in the solid-round base located at the center-top of the pool.

And he referred to his unit as ‘our’ renovated place? Oh my God, my heart was beating so fast!

“I just don’t like it, Liam… I love it! I really do. But you don’t have to do this for me. A simple celebration will do.” That was all I could say. I felt like my eyes were still twinkling while ogling my eyes around his place… I guessed, our place.

What else should I say? I’m totally speechless.

“I love you, and I will always do anything for you, Diane… even if it means doing the impossible thing. Happy graduation day, my love!” Liam bent down to press his soft lips into mine, which I delightfully accepted before he sat on the seat in front of me. Then, he doesn’t waste any of his time to serve me.

He said that his personal chef, aside from Nana Lydia, just came out before we went here, making sure that all the foods were freshly cooked and baked. There was a bottle of champagne, lobster bisque, beef burgundy, lasagna, and baked scallops. There was this one food called Coq au vin, where I couldn’t even pronounce the name at first.

It was a French dish of chicken braised with wine, mushrooms, and bacon, with onions and garlic. That was when I learned that Liam had French blood, after dating him for five months.

“Anyway, this one was my favorite, and I’ve always been craving for this. You should try this one. Say ah,” and Liam placed his spoon in front of my lips to feed me some braised chicken. Just like how I made him eat a dried fish during our first day.

Every time I would see his fabulous dimple, I couldn’t help myself but ask what did I do to deserve someone like him. It was as if my feelings for him were always getting back from the first night I met him. As always, it was intensifying.

And what he did made me feel so many butterflies in my stomach ever again. Liam was always like this. I found his gesture sweet and caring—that I couldn’t even remember if there was a time that someone did that to me. All they could do was stare at my body.

In the end, I had no other choice but to open my mouth and accept what he was feeding me. After all, I didn’t want his right arm to get tired at all. It tasted heavenly delicious!

“Hmm, I loved it! It tastes awesome,” I voiced out.

“Oh, wait… you have some sauce on your—” before he could finish his sentence, he already wiped the left side of my lips and seductively licked his thumb after. And that made the butterflies wobbled intricately.

I knew that he intentionally did it slowly, acting like it was truly pleasing. He also charismatically winked at me before sultrily biting his lips. I was tongue-tied at first, but I just laughed at what he did. “Seriously, Liam? That’s gross!” I exclaimed.

“Nothing’s gross when it comes to you, sweetie. Or do you want me to lick the sauce using my lips? Just tell me, and I would be more than willing to do it. I can even use my tongue,” he conceitedly remarked as he leaned forward.

“Later,” I commented for him to stop, not minding that it was a naughty response.

“You promise?” He asked with sparks in his eyes, from which I mischievously nodded. “Good, because you don’t know how I was controlling myself from ripping that pretty red dress of yours.”

“Silly!” I teased him more while eating a baked scallop.

An hour after we ate, Liam and I decided to use the pool. I used to have my spare clothes here in his condo, he even bought the majority, so I wasn’t expecting that he would give me a paper bag again. I wasn’t yet to open the gifts he gave me earlier.

“Wear this,” he told me. When I opened it, it contains a black two-piece swimwear.

“When we were on the beach, I want you to wear such bikinis and flaunt your curves in front of me… but it’s only possible when we were alone together. I’m quite selfish, you know. I don’t want anyone else to look at my girlfriend.” As usual, Liam winked at me again.

“Hello? There are so many people on the beach, but you don’t have to worry, I don’t wear things like this.” Heat rose to my cheeks as soon as I replied. I was sure that my perfect curves would show too much, and my boyfriend here would undoubtedly salivate beyond.

“I have my own private island in Balesin, sweetie. I’ll take you there next time so we won’t be doing this here. And if in case you wanted to explore other beaches, I’ll make sure we would be the only ones out there. No matter where it is, I will rent it exclusively for us. I’m mean and possessive. I don’t want anyone else drooling on your gorgeous body,” he declared with a smile.