Chapter 9

WHAT is seasickness? Stomach queasy and dizzy eyes when boarding a ship? Feelings of wanting to get something out of the abdominal cavity? Daphne Tjia's mind was too busy to do that. Her heart was too happy to spit out her guts. Even though it was her first time on a speedboat, she didn't feel what people called seasickness. The only hangover she's feeling right now is a love hangover. A-line dress with pleated embraces her youthful body. The Aegean sea breeze seemed to join in celebrating her happiness. Her eyes stared at her smartphone screen. A message from Mona.

Mona: Hey, Bitches! I'm sure you threatened Ansel Balder into making love to you.

Daphne Tjia violated the non-disclosure agreement of the agreement with Ansel Balder. She tells two of her friends about the reason for her sudden leave from college and the possibility of disappearing from civilization for five years. Unexpectedly, her best friend was very enthusiastic to hear that Daphne Tjia was made a slave by Ansel Balder.

Princess Daphne Tjia Bieber: I'm an expert at pleasing men. Didn't I tell you a long time ago?

Mona: I'm really jealous. If only my father was in debt to Ansel Balder, I would certainly have tasted this fortune.

Princess Daphne Tjia Bieber: Actually, I just wanted to ask you to swap positions with you so you can go to his private island. However, it seems that my charm is too strong to be resisted.

Laura: I'm waiting for further news. I'm sure Daphne Tjia keeps a voodoo doll under her pillow and tomorrow our billionaire will vomit blood.

Daphne Tjia is too happy to listen to her friends' malicious tweets. Naturally, her friends reacted like that after she sent a 'perverted' photo with the caption: Sleeping with the billionaire to her friends, which was followed by a romantic kiss on the beach with a man like Ansel Balder who they could only read about on the internet. Responding to the barking of her two friends, she replied:

Princess Daphne Tjia Bieber: The monkey barking Princess passed.

There has been no reply since then. Surely her friends are busy working on the final exam questions while she is on vacation at the place of the gods. The Aegean Sea breeze blew the red dress as well as her hair. Her face was decorated with a smile of satisfaction. Soon Ansel Balder would definitely propose to her. She can make her father happy. Maybe this is the only way to make parents happy.

In the midst of happy thoughts that filled her head, a young coconut with a spiral straw served in front of her nose.

"Young coconut, Love." Ansel Balder's voice cracked.

Daphne Tjia was taken aback. What was he called just now? L.O.V.E? God, no one had ever called her that before, including her imaginary boyfriend: Justin Bieber.

Daphne Tjia received coconut grains. They had only met for two days and this rich handsome already called her that? Then what should she call Ansel Balder?

"B, are you sure you want to date me? I mean..." Daphne Tjia couldn't help but continue her sentence. Afraid to destroy her sweet dreams.

"Love, I can only love one woman." Ansel Balder placed the young coconut he was holding onto the floor of the speedboat deck. His hands went into the pockets of his chinos and khakis and found something. The man moved behind Daphne Tjia, pairing a pink diamond necklace with a blood red diamond pendant that matched the color of Daphne Tjia's red dress. "That woman deserves this necklace."

Daphne Tjia fingered the necklace around her neck. She couldn't see it fully because there was no mirror there. But she could feel the red diamond pendant. If this is genuine, it must be expensive. What the exact price is, Daphne Tjia doesn't know. However pink diamonds and blood red diamonds are rare items.

"H-how y-you can decide to love me so soon?" Daphne Tjia stammered. "W-we j-just f-first met."

"You're wrong. I always remember our first meeting at Mr. Tjia's plantation. Since then, I can't forget you. The girl who was so afraid of caterpillars, but instead played among the orange trees. You stole my heart at that time," replied Ansel Balder.

Daphne Tjia does not remember her meeting with Andel Balder five years ago. She did not expect this rich man to be lined up as a guest of honor on her father's plantation anniversary. It was even more unexpected when five years later Daphne met under different circumstances.

The girl lost all familiar vocabulary when Ansel Balder's hand turned her body. Once again Ansel Balder made it hard to breathe. Ansel Balder's shady eyes dived into Daphne Tjia's soul and the girl looked back at her because there was some kind of magical power there. Their eyes met.

Ansel Balder, his lover lowered his head, brushing his lips gently. This time the kiss was deeper. Somewhat urgent with all his manhood. Daphne Tjia doesn't want to refuse because she likes Ansel Balder's treatment. Ansel Balder's lips sucked hers longingly. It was as if they were old lovers who met again. Ansel Balder's hands moved from her waist to her back. Forcing their bodies to stick together as if nothing heavy was going to separate them.

The roar of the waves of the Aegean Sea which was split by a speedboat towards Ansel Balder's island translated Daphne Tjia's feelings. tempestuous.

Nobody saw them up here. The young coconut that was in Daphne Tjia's hand was released. It fell with a thud on the deck floor. Both, she and Ansel Balder paid no heed. Now Daphne Tjia dares to clutch the back layered V-neck T-shirt Ansel Balder . AB only belongs to her. This kiss. The hands that hugged her back. The lips that brushed her lips. All is hers.

***

Ansel Balder holds Daphne Tjia's hand affectionately. Their fingers intertwined. Their sides pressed against each other on the pier. Daphne Tjia's suitcase was in front of them. The long journey was not exhausting at all. The man crossed his free hand above his eyebrows, blocking the dazzling morning sun. They are waiting for something or someone to come pick them up. Until you hear the sound of animal paws. Is that a horse?

Sure enough. Two male holsteiner horses approached them. The two jockeys are beautiful creatures. Ansel Balder recognized the two. The handsome animal's footsteps slowed and then came to a complete stop two meters in front of Ansel Balder and Daphne Tjia.

A grown woman in a ponytail dismounted from the white holsteiner she was riding. "Welcome, Mr. Balder," she greeted graciously.

Daphne Tjia smiled at the beautiful woman with a violin tattoo on the nape of her neck. Their eyes met. It's weird, why does the girl look like she doesn't like it?

"Mr. Balder, leave the guest's luggage here first. Someone will come to pick him up." Ethan Colleen said over the top a handsome black holsteiner.

"OK," said Ansel Balder with a curt smile.

Rachel Colleen looked at the hands of Ansel Balder and Daphne Tjia who were still holding each other. Then looked at the necklace around Daphne Tjia's neck. As if he knew Rachel Colleen's thoughts, Ansel Balder looked back at the woman.

"This is Daphne Tjia. My girl friend."

Ansel Balder's gaze made Rachel Colleen realize he was serious. Ansel Balder enjoyed the hurt look in Rachel Colleen's eyes. But she soon got over herself. Kindness returned to her injured face.

"Hi Miss Tjia. I'm Rachel Colleen, music teacher at the Shining Education Center. And that . . ." Her fingers pointed at Ethan Colleen on the horse. "Ethan Colleen, my husband. Science teacher," he told Daphne Tjia.

Ethan Colleen waved at Daphne Tjia and the girl returned it.

Ansel Balder stepped forward, taking over the reins of Rachel Colleen's horse. Their skin touched until the taste infiltrated. Split his bleeding heart. festering. He knew Rachel Colleen's feelings for him. If there really isn't anything in the woman's heart, why does the light in her eyes shine with pain? Women are the most hypocritical people in the world.

Rachel Colleen didn't say a word, but stepped away from Ansel Balder and climbed onto Ethan Colleen's horse. She hugged her husband to reduce her feelings of sadness. She loves her husband and wants Ansel Balder at the same time. She wanted these two men in her life.

Ansel Balder hated this sight. Rachel Colleen hugged Ethan Colleen very intimately. Bitter rage burned through him but he had no right to be angry. Does he have the power to forbid women from hugging their sick husband?

Immediately conscious, AB looked at Daphne Tjia. He guided his lover's hand to come closer. "Careful." Ansel Balder helped Daphne Tjia onto the handsome white horse, then he himself took a seat in front of Daphne Tjia. "Handle." He said briefly. His girlfriend complied. Ansel Balder felt his waist wrapped around Daphne Tjia's arm. He sighed. He was suddenly in a bad mood.

Rachel Colleen hugs Ethan Colleen on a black horse. Daphne Tjia hugs Ansel Balder on a white horse.

Rachel Colleen looked at Ansel Balder with the corner of her eye. But the man just stared ahead. Drive the horse.

***

"καλημέρα, Briareus," said Ethan Colleen to the gatekeeper.

The handsome man opened the door so the horse's hoofs could gallop in.

"καλημέρα." Rachel Colleen greeted him graciously.

"καλημέρα Colleen," said Briareus.

"καλημέρα, Briareus." Ansel Balder smiled at the doorman.

At the same time, they arrived at the Shining Education Center. The most amazing orphanage and school Daphne Tjia has ever seen. In fact, she felt like she wanted to be a part of the orphanage. children who were climbing, running, jumping, and laughing.

The girl scanned the field she passed from atop her horse. She doesn't look there's a runny or runny kid in there. The galloping of the horses stopped. With deft movements Ansel Balder got down from the white handsome and helped Daphne Tjia down.

"Welcome to Shining Education Center," Ansel Balder said to Daphne Tjia, full of pride.