KEN'S POV

I knocked three times and waited for my boss to let me in.

I’m nervous. My heart is beating fast and loud. My hands are cold and slightly shaking.

My boss is a weird one. Aside from the carpenters and technicians, no one is allowed to enter his office. He cleaned his own place and just put the trash out the door. The staff will pick it up and knock twice when they leave anything outside. I really don’t know the reason why my boss is like this, but I never bothered to ask. My boss has his own personal reasons for

"Come in." A voice from inside echoed loudly.

I slowly turned the doorknob and slowly pushed the door open, thinking that my boss would change his mind and wouldn’t let me in. But, until I opened the door wide and entered the room, my boss did not ask me to leave immediately.

For three years, this is the first time he asked me, his employee, to come to his office, but I can say that the room really gives the vibe of an office. Its minimal design is also clean.

"Boss." I greeted the person sitting behind the big narra table.

"Sit down, Ken." He calmly ordered me, then he leaned backward as his eyes fixed on me.

I am Matthew Anderson, 29 years old, owner of Insulo De Farjo, and the only person on this island who knows who I really am. He is handsome, tall, and kind. He is single and all his employees are dreaming of using his last name someday.

When I first stepped foot into this place, he immediately offered me help. When he knew who I was, he said that running away is a sign of cowardice, but it is understandable since not all people are brave enough to face everything. There are others who need time to gather their strength, courage, and will to face their struggles. He said that I could hide here until I found the courage to face my problem.

I'm grateful to my boss. Even though he knows that I am an heir, even though he knows that it would be a big mess if he let me here, he still lets me stay. Even though he knew that all I knew was to eat and sleep, he carefully taught me what I needed to know. He gave me an easy job. A job that, according to him, has a twist that I will know soon.

"Do you need anything?" I asked him as soon as I settled myself in front of his table.

"Do you remember when I said that your job has a twist?" He smiles at me. A kind of smile that I found creepy and sly.

"Why do I have this negative feeling because of your question, boss?" I asked back.

He chuckled. I never saw him with this kind of aura and vibe. It’s too positive. It's too positive that it sends shivers down my spine.

"No need for you to feel that, as for now."

"As for now? So, I have to be scared soon. "

"It depends."

"What do you mean?"

"Remember when I said that your job is not just a bellboy because it has a twist that you will know soon?"

"Of course. I’ve been here for three years, but the twist in my job has not happened yet. Is the wait over? "

"Yup." He answered with a popping P.

"Tell me." I’m nervous and my boss's smile is making it worse.

"Let me tell you something first." He leaned forward. He put his arms on the table and looked straight into my eyes. "Insulo de Farjo" is the Esperanto language, which means, Island of Fire. Some guests are asking why the name of the island is like that. Too many guests are curious, and they guess a lot. But, unfortunately, they all guesses are  wrong. I named this island Insulo De Farjo, not because of the scorching sun at noon, nor because it is facing the east. I named it for another reason. That reason can be found on the VIP island, also known as the "mermaid island."

"VIP?"

"Yes. This place has a VIP island that was hidden behind that big mountain known as Lion Mountain. " My boss pointed to the mountain that is visible from our vantage point.

Lion Mountain is one of the attractions on this island. Aside from the white and pink sand, one of the tourist attractions is Lion Mountain. The mountain looks like a lion guarding the island, standing firm while facing the sea. There are also many animals that we personally take care of. They are wild, but they do not hurt the guests. They are even willing to be fed. As per Rain, the island hidden behind Lion Mountain is also owned by our boss, but that’s not open to island visitors.

"For sure, you are aware of how the VIPs are treated, right?"

I nodded my head. Of course, I know. I always had VIP access to everything. Food stalls, boutiques, and many more. You will be treated like royalty and served by many people.

"If the guest acquires or joins our VIP offer, he will receive very special treatment. He will also be transferred from here to the VIP island. He can do whatever he wants in that place as long as it’s not breaking our rules. He can also use everything he wants, such as a lagoon and an infinity bathtub. He can choose a room, and he will be given a personal assistant. "

I did not speak. I'm shocked when my boss mentions that he has a personal assistant.

"The twist in my job is being a personal assistant, right?"

My boss heaved a deep sigh. "I hate your patience, Ken. I’m still telling you the story and the information. "

"That’s where your story leads." "Stop beating around the bush, boss."

"Fine." He raised his two hands and leaned backward. "Yes, you will be the first personal assistant on my VIP Island."

"What will be my duty?"

"Impatient, aren’t we, Ken?"

"You’re making me nervous, boss." Just go to the point. "

He shook and scratched his head.

"It’s simple. You will be our very first VIP personal assistant. No worries, as this person is my cousin. You will attend to all his needs, such as cooking or ordering his food and cleaning his room. As for the laundry, don’t worry; someone will do that for you. You will also attend to his personal needs if needed. You can say no, but your answer is negotiable. "

"What does it mean?" I can say no at the same time I can’t say no to him. "

"Right. There is an agreement that is already pre-made for you and my cousin. You can add and remove something. At the end of the day, you should meet at the end and seal the contract. "

"Okay. I’m okay with this agreement, but what if he asks for sex or something sexually provocative, am I allowed to say no? "

"Yes and no. As I said, you should have an agreement. And that agreement should be beneficial to both of you. If he asked for sex and you are not comfortable, then tell him that you need time for that. You can give time on how long you need time for that thing."

"What is the use of the agreement if, at the end of the day, I still submit to what he wants?"

"Ken, that place is not an ordinary place, just to let you know. That place is where fire plays. A place where anyone can be burned. "

I swallowed hard. A place where fire plays? A place where anyone can be burned. burned by desire.

"What if I declined this job?" I asked. No, I will not burn myself in that place.

"I think you don’t have any choice, baby." He handed me a newspaper that I immediately grabbed.

I read it, and I frowned as soon as I saw my name on the front page.

The sole heir of Alfaro Inc has finally been found.

"What the fuck?!"

"You are nobody right now, Ken. Someone took your place. Well, unless you are ready to leave this island, go back to your family and claim what is yours. But if not, you are a nobody. "

My tears started to fall down. It hurts me a lot knowing that my own parents did not even recognize if the man that they found was really me or not. I want to say this is impossible, but when I remember that they barely went home way back, this is possible.

"Who is this man?" I asked my boss in a cracked voice.

"I don’t know yet. I’m still looking into it. All I know is that this man is dangerous and your parents are in great danger. "

"And you are using this so I can say yes to what you want." I clenched my fist.

"Yes and no." Yes, I’m using this to get you to agree to what I want, and no if you are thinking that I’m blackmailing you. I’m doing this to protect you.

"From what?"

"From danger, Ken. This man is obviously after something. He is willing to hurt and use anyone to get what he wants. I’m protecting you from him."

"How?"

"By putting you beside my cousin?"

"Why?" I wiped my tears. Why should he put me beside his cousin to protect me against the person who stole my identity?

"Because he is the only person who can protect you."

"How sure are you?"

My boss smiled. He stood up and leaned forward to me.

"We are the rulers of the underworld, Ken. My brother is the Emperor of that place. No one can touch what is his unless that person has a death wish."

I looked straight into his eyes, confused about what he said. Is he telling me that they are some kind of mafia or yakuza?

I let out a deep sigh. Do I have a choice on this?

"Do I need to decide right now?"

"I’m not asking your permission here, Ken. I’m just informing you to be honest. Let’s just say, this will be your payment for me as a good samaritan".

I laughed. I forgot that he is also a businessman. As dad said, no businessmen give free service.

"When should I start?"

"Two days from now. I will give you two days off to prepare yourself. I can assure you of your safety but not your virginity. "

"Fucked you, boss!" I shouted. He just laughed and shook his head.

"You can visit the VIP Island, Ken, and check the things there so that you can have an idea of what will happen to you soon. My cousin is harmful to someone like you. He can protect you. I can assure you of that. But with your entire virginity? I can’t guarantee its safety.