The waves keep kissing my feet as the heat of the sun hug my body.

Sitting in front of one of the floating cottage while looking at the waves that making effort to kiss my feet, make me smile. The luke warm sea breeze calm my nerve somehow while the school of baby fish that enjoying what they are doing the shallow water make my mind clear.

The past night is kinda chaotic. Well, for me, it is. Being ask to be lover of a stranger out of nowhere and knowing the reasons behind it, make my mind mess the whole night. Luckily, boss Matthew and Zion allowed me to stay in one of the floating cottage on the other side of the island which now I called as ordinary island. They're giving me enough time to think.

I heaved a deep sigh. I still don't know what to do. I still can't decide if I'll say yes to Zion. Well, I think I have to, as it's Zion's request. As boss Matthew said that at the end of the day I should adhere to what he want. But I can't decide yet.

Though Zion's purpose on asking me to be his lover is a win-win situation, it hard for me to said yes. I really can't. He want to make it as an official, not just by contract because he don't want a loophole. That alone is enough for me not to say yes. He will be my first boyfriend if ever. He will be my first relationship. I don't want my first relationship to be like this.

Thinking of the reason, part of me want to say yes.  Knowing that the person who stole my identity is not an ordinary and simple person and he might plan to look for me and kill me, make me want to say yes. Thinking that he might harm my parents, that he might kill them, make me want to say yes immediately.

That man who stole your identity is a triad member, a heir to be exact. He belong to a not so big triad and he want a connection to make his clan a bigger and stronger in the underground. He want to overthrow us, the mafia groups and let his triad to rule.

I'm not that sure how famous my parents are. All I know is we are rich. Too rich that we can even sustain the need of five communities for long years. But with what Zion said, I think what we have, what my parents have is more than what I think.

You will be his main target. He surely have plan of killing you as you are the biggest obstacle in his plan. But if you are my lover, you are well protected. He might target you, but I am the one who face him. I'll protect you at all cost. You have my life on your hand.

Zion is a mafia heir. No. He is already the leader. He admitted it last night to me when I asked him. He is the most powerful leader a per boss Matthew when I asked him awhile ago. Though boss Matthew did not give me an exact definition of how Zion as a leader, I can already imagine it. He is bossy, ruthless and merciless leader. A intimidating one. A leader who will reward you if you did a good job and punish you if you did a mistake. A kind of leader that will send shriver to everyone under his command.

I don't know, but I have this feeling that he can protect me. That I'll be safe. But, it still hard for me to decide.

"Thinking under the scorching heat of the sun is not good Ken."

I look up and saw Emman standing beside me with a huge umbrella on his hand. Huge enough to cover the sun even though he is five steps away from me.

I stand. I remove the dirt on my shorts  and put on the slippers.

"Why are you here?" I curiously asked.  Emman is the only staff in this island that you will not see any time. I mean, he is the only employee here that don't go outside and stays in the kitchen or monitoring room. He hates crowd. He love being alone in a room, do his things, sleep and listen to music. He love playing saxophone and when he played it, visitors love it.

And him being here in front of me makes me wonder why he is here and how come he came out from his comfort zone.

"Ask boss Mat." He said annoyed. He close the umbrella and sit on one of the beach chair.

"Are you the one who bring that here?" I pointed the tray with food on the table.

"Hmm. Boss Mat asked me to bring this to you. He also said that you can talk to me regarding your situation as I might help you to decide."

"Okay. Thank by the way." I sit on the beach chair on the other side of the table. I pick one of the sandwich and gave it to Emman. I pick another one and took a big bite.

I'm not sure of Emman's story. Red said that when Emman arrived in the island, he was so timid and shy. He got lot of bruises and wound in his body. He never speak to anyone beside to our boss. He always hide in the stock room. After a week, Emman start talking but he never initiate a conversation. When Red saw that Emman initiate a conversation with me with I arrive here, the was so shocked but at the same time happy. It's too rare for Emman to do that and he is happy that finally Emman seems to slowly come out of his little shell. Emman even asked me to stay first on his room. By the way, he is the only employee that has own room. Red said it was boss Mat decision.

I remained silent while looking at the ocean. I continue eating because I am already starving. I did not eat breakfast. I just ordered one for Zion a while ago.

"Whatever you are thinking now, better look for a bigger picture. There is a time when we have to be selfish. There is a time when we have to think about ourselves first. But there is a time when we have to forget our own happiness and think of the majority. " Emman said.

"Have you ever choose between what you wanted and what you had to do?" I didn't look back at Emman. I look above and watch the plane that slowly cross the clear blue sky and small white clouds.

"Yes. That's why I'm here."

I immediately turn my head to Emman. He is smiling but his eyes is sad. "What do you mean?"

"I want to choose my happiness. Well, at first I choose what makes me happy. I choose what I want. I tried to do what I wanted but in the end, I hurt someone. I hurt them. And rather than running away,  I let them do what they wanted. When I saw that they seems can't get what they want, I leave because I know I am the one holding them back and their happiness."

"I don't get it."

"I don't want to elaborate my story, to you. I'm not ready for that. But, Ken, sometimes you have to sacrifice for the benefits of others. First relationship should be the one you have in your mind. It should be with the person you love and not with the stranger. But, your safety is more important than your first relationship memories. You parents safety is also important."

"Did boss tell you about it?" I wanted to laugh because Emman was panting at the length of what he said. He rarely speaks because it's too lazy to open his mouth to speak. For him the purpose of his mouth is for eating only.

"There are many kinds of people in the world, Ken. Different races, different types. Not everyone you meet is just an ordinary person. They are beyond your imagination. And this island house a different kind of person."

"What you said is giving me an headache."

Emman chuckled. He stand up. He open the umbrella then he put his hand in his pocket.

"What I mean is, better say yes. Your safety, life and your parents safety should be your priority rather than what you desire. Besides, sir Zion is a good catch. Rich, handsome, looks like a gentleman also. I'm sure he will give you a worth to remember memories for your first relationship."

Then, Emman wink at me then turn his back and walk away. I was left dumbfounded. His smirk and smile obviously has a naughty meaning.

I continue eating while thinking of what Emma said. He have a point. Priority should come first than what I desire. I can get what I want after this. Besides, first relationship always lead to first pain. It a kind of memory that most of the time not worth to keep and remember.

I should think of my safety first. If what Zion said is correct, I can be safe if I'm with him. Getting back what is mine is not that easy if my opponent is someone I don't know how to deal with. He's not just some kind of brat and spoiled kid that want attention. As far as I know triad is dangerous as mafia. I should deal bad people with bad people also just like countering poison with another poison.

I finished my meal and stay for a couple of hours watching the clear sea water and school of baby fish that playing in the shallow water.

I made up my mind already. I will say yes to Zion's offer. He also mention that if I accept his offer, I will also help him with his problem. After everything settled all debt was also settled.

When I received the a text message from Zion that he wants to go back to the other side, I left the place and went straight to the lobby where Zion is waiting.

"Did you enjoy your me time?" Zion asked while we are on the shore waiting for the boat that will bring us on the vip island.

"Kinda." I answer, shrugging my shoulder.

"Was the time enough for you to think of my offer?"

I look away and nod my head as an answer.

"Good. Then, starting today, your mine."

I was startled when he grab my hand and pull me towards him. He put his left hand on my nape and his other hand on my waist.

"Let's sealed it baby."

Before I can even utter a word, Zion crushed his lips to mine and devour it like we are not in the shore.

Red

Emman

The next pictures are for imagination purpose only..this is how the two sides of insulo looks like:

The non VIP part

The VIP PART