"Love isn't something you find. Love is something that finds you" -Lorreta Young

CARINA'S P.O.V.

The rest of the flight was silent between us. The air between us got awkward. I didn't know what to do and how to act in front of him anymore. I suddenly felt confuse about him. One time, he was cold and distant, then the next thing I know, he was comforting me not to mention kissed me. I wanted to get away from him but it was not possible, since we were on a plane. I touched my lips absent-mindedly, reminiscing our kiss. That was my first kiss. I wanted to laugh hysterically. HE is not even my boyfriend!

Because of embarrassment, I tried to just sleep it off but I couldn't; but after 3 hours of trying, I finally doze off.

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I felt someone shaking my shoulder gently and I groaned in protest. I wanted to sleep more.

"Ms. Westbay, wake up. We're here." I recognized the familiar voice and I quickly opened my eyes. I was about to get up when I felt something on me. It was a blanket. My stared at it curiously. Did someone put a blanket on me? Who?

When we went out of the plane, I saw our luggage carried by someone who was wearing a black suit and deposited them inside the car's trunk. He looked like a bodyguard in the movies.

"Bonjour Monsieur Novell, bonjour Mademoiselle". The guy in a black suit greeted politely. I smiled at him in response.

"Bonjour Florent, comment ça'va?" I looked at him curiously. He speaks French?

(Hello Florent. How are you?)

"Très bien monsieur Novell, merci, et vous? Ça fait longtemps"

(I'm fine Mr. Novell, thank you. How about you? It's been a long time)

"Bien. On est là pour une affaire importante et pour se détend un peu" Florent nodded and opened the door of the car for us. Then he went to the driver's seat and maneuvered the car out of the airport.

(I am good. We are here for an important business matter and to relax a little bit)

The air between me and Mr. Novell was heavy that I focused on the scenery outside. The view outside was really splendid that I forgot about my awkward feelings.

Deep inside, I was so excited. It was my first time in France. When I saw the Eiffel tower from afar, I took my phone and tried to capture a shot of it but the sun set almost covered the entire view.

"It this your first time in France?" I heard Mr. Novell said in a strange voice. There was something in his voice. Strange like awkwardness or something that I couldn't pin point. What? No way!

"Yeah" answered politely and the awkward silence was back again.

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I was surprised when the car stopped in front of a huge mansion and the metallic gate opened. I faced him with a questioning look. I thought we were going to spend our days here in a hotel.

"Is this your house sir?" I asked him in awe. The mansion was proudly standing at the upper part of the city and the view was so beautiful. It was already dark and the lights from the houses, buildings and street lights were creating a breath taking view.

"Yes. This is our ancestral house. My mom is living here with my sister" The grand door opened and I saw a chestnut brown haired girl, her face was brightened by a smile. She ran towards Mr. Novell and hugged him happily. She was roughly the same age as me.

"Regan! T'es enfin ici! Tu me manquais vraiment!" she said excitedly and kissed him on the cheeks.

(Regan! You're finally here! I've missed you so much!)

"Moi aussi, tu me manquais. Elle est où maman ?"

(I've missed you too. Where's mom?)

" Elle est allée chez tata Veronique. Je ne sais pas pourquoi" she answered and shrugged her shoulders.

(She went to aunt Veronique's house. I don't know why)

I was just watching them awkwardly, their language was like singing bees in my ears. She was so beautiful. They looked like so close with each other. I felt my heart tightened at the sight of them. I suddenly felt jealous of her. Jealous? No! You're crazy! My eyes widened when I saw the girl diverted her eyes on me and smiled then she approached me and kiss my cheeks. (French greet people with 'bisous'. Not really a kiss. It's a 'cheek to cheek' thingy. I don't know the right translation of this in English)

"Hello there. Sorry, I was so excited seeing my brother that I didn't notice you. Don't tell me you're his---- ?" her brother? I unknowingly heaved a sigh of relief upon hearing it.

"Oh no! I'm not. I'm just his EA. I am Carina" I interrupted her.

"Oh dear! Sorry. I am Regan's younger sister, Ellie. Nice to meet you"

"It's nice to meet you too"

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I couldn't get over at how beautiful their house was. There was a red carpet lying on the grand spiral staircase. The walls were full of paintings and pictures. The inside was grandiose.

"Ma'am, this is your room" Mila, the Filipino maid said to me as she helped me carry my luggage.

"Thank you Mila" I asked gratefully

"Do you need anything else ma'am?"

"Hmm...If you don't mind, would you mind bringing me a glass of cold water? And please don't call me ma'am. Just call me Carina"

"Okay Carina. I will just get your water"

When I was alone, I examined the room. It was fuchsia-themed room. There was a flat screen television hanging on the wall across the king sized bed. Even the headboard was fuchsia. The bed cover was white but the duvet was also fuchsia. There were 2 lamp shades at the either sides of the headboard. I sat on the corner of the bed and opened my luggage to get my charger because my phone was already dead then the closet got my attention. Since we will stay here for a week, I decided to take out all my clothes from the suitcase and place them neatly in the closet. After that, I decided to change my clothes. I took my clothes off except my underwear. I was searching for something to wear when someone knocked. It must be Mila bringing the water, I thought.

"Come in Mila, it's open" I shouted. I heard the person came in but I didn't bother to turn around because I was still searching for something to wear.

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REGAN'S P.O.V.

"Hey Regan. It was your first time bringing a girl home after her. Don't tell me she is your girlfriend. You know you can't do that" Ellie's voice was reprimanding and I gritted my teeth in irritation.

"Don't ever mention anything about her, I don't want to hear it. And Carina is just my Executive Assistant. I just felt like going home. Don't give any meaning to it" I said and took off my suit and throw it on my bed.

"Okay. I can see that you're still bitter of what she had done to you but Reg, you need to move on. Just make her sign the----"

"I don't wanna talk about it" I said curtly and she rolled her yes.

"Oh Regan...Anyway, Carina is beautiful and seems nice" She said. I gave her a warning look but she just laughed it off and went out of my room.

I suddenly remembered our kiss and it made my body hot. It's been a long time since I felt this way and I was losing control over it. I shook my head and went out of my room. I decided to go to the fuchsia room which is one of the guest rooms to check on her. I knocked on the door and I heard her say something but I didn't understand. I opened the door and my breath caught in my lungs when I saw her almost naked body. She was facing the bed and her sexy back was displayed in front of my eyes. She was only wearing her undergarments. She was wearing a red bra and a red boy shorts that made her milky white skin sexier. I wasn't fond of girls wearing boy shorts but looking at her wearing one was making me dizzy with desire. Her waist was so small and when my eyes went down to her butt, I gasped. Damn, she was gifted there too, like her bosom. How does it feel like to squeeze those---No! What are you thinking? Are you out of your mind? You know you can't!

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CARINA'S P.O.V.

The t-shirt that I was holding fell on the floor when I saw who the person was. It felt like the world had stopped and our eyes were locked into each other. The desire in his eyes were visible. My throat suddenly became dry. My brain was telling me to cover myself up but I couldn't move. I was stuck like a glue on the floor. Then I saw his eyes went down to my breasts and I covered them instinctively. The magic spell between us broke and I quickly picked up my loose t-shirt on the floor and put it on. My hands were trembling and I struggled putting the garment on.

"W-Why are you here sir? You should've said something before you came in. I know this is your house but for now, this is my room" I said while turning away to put my jogging pants on. I felt him stepped closer. My heart thumped.

"I thought you said 'come in'." His breath fanned my exposed neck. His ragged voice was radiating of desire and I trembled with anticipation. I felt his warm hands landed on my shoulders, slightly massaging them, teasing me. You need to get away from him! My mind shouted and I stepped my foot forward to get away from him but his hand held my shoulders and turned me around, facing him. His eyes searched mine.

"Do you have any idea what you're doing to me, Carina?" he asked and closed his eyes tightly. Carina? It was the first time he called me by my name!

"I don't k-know what you're talking about sir. I-I should be the one asking you that. You keep doing these things to me. Y-you are confusing me" I tried to meet his gaze and I saw mixed emotions in his eyes. Desire, lust, gentleness, and....anger? His grip on my shoulders tightened before he let go and turned his back.

"I just came to say that the dinner will be served at 7:30. If you want, you can go and join Ellie in the family game room. It's the room next to this room, at the right side. His voice was cold and lacked of emotion, back to his original self. He stood there for a few seconds then went out.

I sat on the bed staring at nothing. I couldn't comprehend what just happened. Why was he acting like that?

I looked at the wall clock, it's still 6 pm so I decided to go to Ellie to distract myself from thinking about what just happened. The door was open and I heard a loud noise coming from inside the room. Then I saw Ellie playing billiard alone. I looked around in amazement. There were different kinds of games like darts, mini golf, mini bowling, and video games. There was even a mini bar at the corner.

"You're here. Glad you came. What do you want to drink?"

"No thank you. I don't drink alcohol before meal" I declined politely and she smiled.

"Okay. You wanna play?" She offered me a cue stick and I gladly took it. I rarely play the game but I always enjoyed playing it.

"Sure. I'm not that good though"

"It's okay. I will teach you"

I tried my best to follow her instructions and before I know it, we were already enjoying the game. Ellie was a nice and gentle girl. She reminds me of her cousin Christine, my best friend. We were laughing at my mistakes like we've known each other a long time. We didn't even notice the time. The loud music was making the mood more entertaining and lively. We just stopped when Mila called us for dinner.

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