- Cassidy -
I was so glad to finally arrive.
We stopped by Seoul for a while but it was only about two hours.
Parker walked next to me and led me straight to the car.
My resort was huge, with about five hotels and the final one was to be finished by the end of the month just before the official opening.
Though Caden was in charge of the trip the hotels were under me and I allocated everyone to a suite each.
When Parker was leading me to the car, I could swear I saw a shadow coming and I turned to see Charles marching toward us.
I pulled Parker and we jumped into the car, he drove off at full speed and we laughed, Charles' expression was hilarious.
My goal for this trip will be to not let him get close to me at all.
I looked in the rear-view mirror and saw Caden glaring at Charles before rolling his eyes and getting into his own car.
Parker chuckled and I turned to look at him, "What?"
"Nothing."
"I hate you."
"Hate is a strong word."
"So is nothing."
"Okay fine, it's just funny how you guys are 25 or 26 and even Presidents but yet you're all still so childish."
I folded my arms, "Nothing wrong with that, I'm young but I'm good in my work. I can have my fun too."
He shook his head and smirked, "Anyway, you're getting along with Caden aren't you?"
"Yeah he's fine."
"You mean fine? Or fine fine?"
I glared at him, "Okay spit it out Parker, What is it?"
He pointed to his neck and I automatically touched my neck, fuck.
I grabbed my phone and turned the front camera on.
My mouth fell open, there was a hickey. Caden gave me a fucking hickey.
"Oh my God."
Parker laughed, "You guys met for one week man, chill out."
I face palmed myself and endured the teasing from him while putting some concealer to cover it up.
It was faint but it was there alright.
We arrived at the hotel and I pulled my white blazer on, hopefully to cover it up.
I strode to the reception and the staff there greeted me. They handed the keys to the suites to me and when each investor arrived, I gave it out to each of them.
Caden nodded towards me when I handed him his card. He whispered to Smith and he took out his phone. Smith cleared his throat, "Everyone, we will meet here tomorrow at 9 in the morning. Korea time please take note.
Please feel free to explore the resort today, we will give you a fully guided tour tomorrow.
I've sent the schedule to your secretaries so please check with them. Thank you and we hope you enjoy your stay."
Technically it was morning here in Korea and it should be evening where we are from.
We're going to have to adjust to the time difference.
For now, I have a whole full day to myself.
Parker dragged my luggage to my suite. Each hotel had five suites so our group will be divided into two hotels.
The secretaries will be staying in the executive rooms because no way am I letting Parker sleep in a normal room. He worked too hard to be treated that way.
I entered my suite and Parker left me to go to his room. It felt so nice to be here.
There was a living room and two bedrooms. A walk-in wardrobe each with huge restrooms. My favourite touch would be the marble flooring.
It was beautiful. I went into one of the rooms and took a shower. Cleaning myself up. It was a terribly long flight and I was exhausted.
I barely slept on the plane even though I didn't sleep much the night before. Now I'm just sleep-deprived.
I dried my hair and heard my phone chime.
-- I'll meet you at the lobby in ten. --
It was from Caden.
I smiled and quickly grabbed some clothes.
I paused, I didn't know what to wear.
I opened my luggage and sighed, today's weather is nice so it should be okay to wear shorts.
I grabbed a pair of denim shorts and a white long-sleeved blouse with a pair of sneakers.
Casual and comfy, the way I like it.
I grabbed my wallet and phone, texting Parker to let him know I'll be out.
I checked myself in the mirror and remembered about the hickey.
Oh man.
I put on whatever minimal make-up and quickly made my way to the elevator.
"Hey, seems like you're in a hurry," I cringed at the voice but stayed composed.
"What do you want Charles?"
He came over to me and sighed, "You're being so difficult it's annoying."
I glared at him, "Then stay away from me, find some other girl that's easier to attain."
The lift arrived and I got in, not even bothering if he entered or not.
He stopped the door just before it closed shut fully and he came in. Standing way too close for comfort.
"I see why Caden wants to play with you now. It's kinda fun, chasing you around. It's a satisfaction to get your attention."
I rolled my eyes but I felt a slight pang in my heart.
No, Caden isn't like that.
But how can I be sure?
"Listen Charles, I won't treat you this way if you treated me with respect in the first place. I don't think it's minutely fucking funny that you go around thinking that every girl is open to fuck with you."
He scoffed and snaked an arm around my waist but I kicked the back of his knee and he kneeled on the floor.
"Argh fuck-"
The door opened and Caden was standing there, I couldn't help smiling.
Caden looked at me then at Charles, then raised an eyebrow. I shrugged and went over to him.
Charles was grumbling behind, "Think about it Cassidy."
Caden put his arm around my waist and got us away from there.
***
- Caden -
Rose was especially quiet. It scared me.
Her smile didn't touch her eyes, something was up.
"Rose."
"Caden."
"Is something wrong?"
She tried to shrug it off, "No, everything's fine."
We were walking down to the beach, I held her shoulders, "Hey you don't hide anything from your best girl friend."
She giggled and shook her head, "I don't know, I just have a lot to think about."
"Oh yeah? Like what?"
She thought about it, "Like if Charles didn't have such poor personality, I would actually date him."
What in the actual fuck?
I felt my heart sink and she laughed, "Gosh Caden I'm kidding! Look at your face."
She pinched my cheek and I heaved a sigh of relief, "Rose, I almost died there, don't do that again okay?"
She giggled and nodded, "Why would you even doubt how good-looking you are though?"
I raised an eyebrow and held her hand, walking down the path to the beach.
"You think I'm that handsome?"
Her cheeks flushed red and it was my turn to pinch her cheek, "Aww my Rose actually thinks I'm freaking handsome."
She took my hand away and cleared her throat, "Yes you are handsome, you know that yourself Mr Ego."
I shrugged, "Hey hey don't divert the topic though, what is it that you're thinking?"
She looked away and I sighed, she was being so difficult but it's okay.
I took a deep breath, "You know you can tell me anything right? I won't judge you, I'll be here for you, remember?"
She nodded, then looked at me, "I just- I just don't know Caden."
"Know what?" Okay we're getting somewhere. She's talking.
"I don't know if what we have between us will last."
Oh. She was insecure.
"What do you mean?"
"I mean, I'm sorry Caden but how do you know I'm the one for you? You seem so sure, too sure. It scares me."
We arrived at the beach, the wind blowing gently. She looked so beautiful my heart ached.
How can I not want her? It's not even a matter of wanting her or not anymore, I need her.
"Rose," I held her face and she sighed. "I love you Rose, I really really do. I'm not even rushing you into anything. Just chill alright?
It's okay if you're uncertain about us, I'll be here waiting. I won't abandon you."
She smiled, it actually reached her eyes this time thank God, "Thank you Caden. I was actually worried because Charles said some things. I feel stupid now goodness."
I watched her, "Charles? What did he say?"
"He said something about you only wanting me because I'm not like other girls. When you get me it will be like you know, a reward or something."
I sighed and pulled her in for a hug, "You're not okay? You're more than that, even if you don't like me, I'll just be this idiot watching you forever, that's all. Nothing weird."
She laughed and I smiled, I love her laugh.
She looked up at me and I leaned down to kiss her forehead, then I saw something on her neck.
I touched that spot, is that a-
Rose jumped and covered it with her hands.
I smirked, "Rose, what's that?"
She shook her head, "Erm, make-up?"
I wanted to laugh but damn I don't know, what's this feeling?
Satisfaction? Glee? Pride?
Her cheeks were red again and I chuckled, "Rose, that's a hickey."
She sighed and sat on the sand, "I hate you Caden, Parker made fun of me because of it."
Oh Parker saw it too? All the better.
I sat next to her and held her face, examining the mark I made on her and smiled, "You liked it too, don't deny it."
She tucked her knees to her chest and mumbled to herself.
I picked up, 'stupid' and 'annoying'.
"Rose?"
She looked up at me from under her lashes, I couldn't breathe for a second. She was so sexy.
"Stop it Caden, best girl friends don't give one another hickies."
"Oh really? Does that mean I'm promoted?"
She laughed a little then looked at me properly, "You're charming Caden, I give you that."
I shrugged, "Only for you."
She smiled and stood up, "You up for a swim?"
"Why not?"
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