Arti Country

There are fifteen floating houses!

"Uncle, how?!" Bella's so enthusiastic she was jumping around.

He was chuckling because he deliberately surprised her. "When I went to the construction company, there were no ready-built ones. But I saw these and discovered that these already had owners that are simply waiting for the release day. It's not simple to deliver these, so they do it only once a day to avoid mishaps.

So I contacted every proprietor and offered a price they can't refuse, so they happily sell it to me." He was grinning while rubbing his nose.

"Uncle, that's brilliant! Thank you!" , "No, we should thank you!" Uncle Liam said resolutely. Bella hugged and kissed him. Dean was a little jealous, but when he saw how joyful she is, his heart melted and just swallowed his grievances. Bella saw him, so she kissed him also but on the lips letting Uncle and Adelle eat dog food.

She surveyed the houses and liked the biggest one with the tainted glass walls on the first floor, two bedrooms with a rooftop. In comparison, Adelle liked the two storey gray colored house with a slanted black roof. She moved them all to space and went back to the beach house where Grandpa and Granny are waiting.

After dinner, Grandma led her to the back of the villa. Bella gasped in surprise, so many trees and plant saplings!

Granny laughed. "Dear, you know I love trees and plants so much, it reminds me of my childhood. Although you already have mountains of it, some of these can only grow in this country, and some are rare. Since inside they can grow without special conditions, why not plant it? Oh yeah, this dragon fruit tree is from a friend in Ravenna continent, so I ask butler Bo to dig it so you can also save them too, those as well." Granny pointed at the corner. She chuckled and moved them inside.

"Pffftttttt!!!!" Aside from the big cherry blossom tree, the garden is now empty….They dug the garden and replanted them in vases….It looks like they're not planning on coming back.

The next day, Bella saw Butler Bo staring at the empty garden, confused. Yesterday after drinking tea, he felt sleepy, so he excused himself even if his masters were still awake.

The three of them slowly dug all the plants these past few days. Granny Dy said she wants to change the garden but wants to replant it somewhere else. She already asks somebody to transport them, so he doesn't have to worry and just water it as it is.

When he saw that she was disappointed because they couldn't dig the cherry blossom tree, he suggested buying saplings, so they went shopping. It shocked him when they were delivered because of the quantity! There's not even a place to walk!

So he was shocked when he was about to water them this morning. Granny said it someone took them last night, but he didn't hear any commotion. It's bizarre because he's a light sleeper.

Bella saw Granny looking at the dazed Butler's back; she elbowed Grandpa, who was rubbing his nose embarrassingly…..

It was a beautiful day, so Dean suggested playing in the sea. The truth is, he wants to create a lot of happy memories with Bella and also to enjoy their present life in every chance they have.

The ladies are encouraged to try new things, but guess who the captain is? Bella smiled proudly at her capable boyfriend sailing the huge luxurious yacht. They only dreamed of this, now it really happened.

The girls know how to swim. Since both of them are quick learners, Dean suggested scuba diving. After teaching them the basics, precautions, dangers, emergency scenarios, etc., they put on their suits. Actually, he wanted Bella to wear the scuba suit because he couldn't control himself seeing his sexy girlfriend in a two-piece bathing suit. His mind plays dirty scenes, and something starts to burn down there, but even a dip in salt water doesn't help.

They left his grandparents on board with Butler Bo and dove deep in the ocean. The girls were amazed by the scene, like another world but much colorful. A bed of multicolored coral, fish, and other aquatic animals. Bella felt sad that this beauty might be gone in the future. Seeing Bella dazed, he held her hands. She waved, saying she'd be fine.

After minutes of exploring, Bella felt weird when she approached a particular reef. When she was near, she saw a small opening so she waved at Dean, telling him to follow her. It wasn't long when a half clam with a blue-green stone is in front of them. There's a faint connection, just like before. She pointed at Dean and he picked it up, then placed it in a small pocket beside his knife. It's dangerous if she suddenly faints underwater, so Dean understood she doesn't want to touch it.

Uncle Liam caught some lobsters and crabs while Adelle took a lot of pictures, then slowly they surfaced. Everybody's delighted about their discovery and decided to go back for now.

After dinner, Dean and Adelle are in the room with her. They knew what she wanted to do, so Dean gave her the stone. She lied down, then imagined the beautiful scene from earlier. Tears fell from her eyes, maybe the helplessness and desperation knowing she can't do anything to save them. Then her mind went blank.

When she opened her eyes, Dean was lying beside her. He kissed her forehead and felt her pulse.

"How are you feeling?"

" I feel fantastic!"

"Good."

"Hmmm, How long this time?"

"Two days baby."

"Urghhh, Sorry."

"No worries."

"I'll take a bath."

"Sure."

While dying her hair, she peeked at the space. Her towel dropped….

She's now barefoot standing in beach sand!!!!! She cried, feeling joy and satisfaction! She tried to sense the sea and only see coral reefs !!!!! She gasped and looked further, half an hour had passed, it didn't seem to end like the barrier was lifted. There are places with no reefs too.

She turned around and gasped again. After a few meters of beach sand, she's now facing what seems like a huge and rocky wall that stretches to the east and west. On one side there's a huge cave but with a light in the end, so she walked inside and at the end, more fields!!!!

From the end of the cave, she can see small white fences. She moved back near the waterfall…. OMO!!!! The land stretched on the northeast and south. More mountains were added, wait! We're on a huge ISLAND!!!!! The sea surrounds it….

She moved to the east side, there's also a rocky wall and a cave-like entrance but there's a jungle right at the end of the cave and the river also stretched on this side. There are also caves in some mountains but have no time to explore them now.

In the north, behind the mountains, are also fields and small hills. To the south, more mountains and a large plain. She moved some tree saplings and with her mind, all of them grew roots. Destroying the vases that slowly vanished as the trees grew taller until lush trees were fully grown. She'll ask granny later where she wants to plant those rare ones.

She picked an apple and juice fell on her chin, so delicious! Among the trees were fruits she had never seen before. Bella took another bite and couldn't help but feel amazed at how particular but savory it tasted. She took four fruits of every tree; she moved on the north side. Planted them, and it also grew until they bore fruits. Same on the north and south side. This way, those rare fruits can be replanted around the island, making it an endless source of food.

When she went out, Dean was sitting on the bed.

"Sorry baby got carried away."

"It's okay, come down for lunch?"

"Yeah."

After a fabulous lunch full of seafood dishes, Bella saw Dean smirking at his phone and thought he looked cute. These past days, he's always holding his phone or making long calls, but she doesn't mind.

She called everyone to her room, aside from Butler Bo. Everybody was stunned by seeing the sea and the vast land. It also surprised them to know that it is a huge Island. After exploring, she told her about saving some sea life, so they all agreed to scuba dive the next day.

Seeing the joyful lady, they can't help but feel the urge to pamper her more, especially Dean. It scared him when she blackout with tears on her face. Now he knows why. She felt sorry because she couldn't save those poor lives. Now that there's a way, of course, he'll support her. He could even travel around the world with her if she wants to save them all!

Speaking of travel, his uncle reminded him to retrieve their own yachts. Although Zhang's has a family yacht, which they are using, they also have their own since their children like to sail often with friends. Now that the sea exists in space, he will ask her to put them all, even his. He makes a mental note to shop for scuba diving gear, surfboards, etc.

Adelle wants to buy more swimsuits, beach blankets, chairs, swim fins, and other items. Also volleyball nets, balls, inflatables rafts, etc., kayaks, lifejackets, etc.

Somewhere in Tactica Base….

'Adelle's pic', the phone vibrated. 'How much?'

He texted, 'Four MRAPs', the phone vibrated. 'DEAL!' Dean smirked and sent photos.

"MEDIC!!!!MEDIC!!!! General's nose is bleeding!!!!"