After thirty minutes on the water, I already spotted a small island. I saw a cottage house, and behind it, there was a small forest of mangrove trees. The sand was powdery white.
"Wow," I mumbled as I stepped foot on the island. I couldn't hide my amazement as I roamed my eyes around the place. This was like a little paradise in the middle of the blue sea.
"Like it?" Adam asked beside me.
"How did you know this place exists?"
He smiled and winked at me. "One of my friends owned this paradise."
Before we even reached the cottage, I saw a woman coming towards us. He looked like she was in her fifties. Maybe she was the caretaker of the cottage or something.
"Sir Adam, everything's already prepared. Just call me if there's a problem or if you need something."
Adam smiled at the middle aged lady. "Thanks, Cory."
I saw the woman go straight to the boat. Then together with Peter, they sailed away from us.
"They're husband and wife. Cory and Peter," Adam said beside me.
I just nodded at him.
"How will you contact her?" I asked him. Didn't he tell me there's no reception here?
"We have a two way radio on the cottage. That's what the guests are using to contact them. The caretakers are just residing on the neighboring island, anyway."
I nodded. We went inside the cottage. I looked around as I admired the rustic vibe of the place. Almost everything was made of wood.
There's only one room but it was big enough for two of us. Well, I don't think we'll be needing another room. Wasn't the reason I went with him was for us to have sex? Aside from the king sized bed, there was a big wooden cabinet and a night stand.
There's also a big window beside the bed where I can see the view of the sea.
"There's no cellular signal but we have electricity here, thanks to solar panel."
I looked at the cellphone in my hand. He was right. There's really no reception here. Well, what should I expect, we were literally in the middle of the sea.
After inspecting the bedroom, Adam brought me to the kitchen area. Everything was complete. There was even a water dispenser beside the fridge. Impressive.
Adam opened the ref. It was filled with food supplies that I'd bet would last a week. "You can cook anytime you want."
I pursed my lips. "But I didn't know how to cook."
"Really?" He cocked his eyebrows. "Oh, right. You mentioned last night that you wanted to learn how to cook." He grinned. "Don't worry, you won't get hungry with me." Then he winked.
My cheeks flushed the same time I felt something hot travel my spine. Was he throwing me an innuendo? Or was it just me thinking dirty?
"Your friend must be really rich to be able to own a place like this…" I commented as I kept on looking around the cottage. The whole place was like a paradise.
"It was an inheritance from his gramps." He shrugged at me.
"What a nice friend you got there…" I mumbled.
He just chuckled before he lowered into me. His lips almost touched the shell of my ear. I gasped when I felt him licked the side of my ear. "I suggest you take a rest for now. You'll be needing energy for later, Claire."
Heat traveled at the base of my nape. My cheeks flushed. I felt the rush of excitement move on my skin.
"A-alright, I'll go to sleep first." I bit my lower lip. "But then stop seducing me."
His sexy laugh filled my ears. "Hmm, fair enough."
The sun was almost setting down when I woke up. I looked at the small wooden clock displayed on the side table. It was already five in the afternoon. I couldn't believe I had slept for almost three hours.
I must have been too tired from last night. Until now, my body was still sore.
I turned to the opened window and was welcomed by the beautiful view in front of me. The sky was already painted orange.
God. I couldn't remember the last time I went to the beach. I was still in the States when I last had a vacation. For years, I've been living my life in that boring office of mine.
If this was one of my normal weekends, I would still spend my day working at home. With my laptop in front of me.
I smiled bitterly at myself. If I hadn't discovered that I was dying, I bet I wouldn't even try to do this.
Damn. I realized I've been really bad to myself.
Claire, this is not the time for that.
Right. I was here to enjoy myself. Nothing else.
Right now, I shouldn't think of anything else but my own happiness that I've deprived myself of for a long time.
I went out to the room but I didn't see Adam. I decided to leave the cottage.
I closed my eyes when the gentle breeze hit my skin. My short hair swayed with the wind. Suddenly, Manila seemed like a very distant place.
I walked to the beach. I saw a familiar man swimming nearby. It was Adam. I pursed my lips as I stood there and watched him as he played with the water. He was a flawless swimmer. He was moving back and forth before he finally decided to get out of the water.
He looked at my direction and smiled when he saw me. Instead of smiling back, I couldn't help but stare at him.
He was topless. The only clothing on his body was his black trunks. Fuck. My throat ran dry as I watched him walk towards me.
I had a sudden urge to touch his wet body. And his tattoos. Damn. They looked sexy on him. I wanted to run my hands over those inked skin. He was God's gift to humanity.
I couldn't believe I would be able to taste that body again tonight. I bit my lips at the thought. God. I couldn't believe that after losing my virginity, I've transformed myself into a pervert.
"Hi," Adam said as he stopped in front of me. He ran his hand through his wet hair.
I cleared my throat. Maybe I should stop ogling his body? "Sorry. I slept too much."
His lips curved. "It's okay. I know you're tired."
I pursed my lips. How about him? Wasn't he tired? After all the things he did to me last night? Did he really have that kind of stamina in bed?
Damn. I should seriously stop these perverted thoughts.
"Come on, let's swim."
I looked down at myself. I was still wearing the pink dress from this morning.
"I'll just go change."
"Alright. I'll wait for you."
I left Adam and went back to the cottage.