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V

I look at my watch and feel annoyed with myself. I should have been at the airport half an hour ago. But the last-minute call from my cousin Health delayed my plans and now Amy is waiting in the private runaway. I tell myself that I am paying her for her time so it doesn't matter, but I feel like a jerk. After the meeting with Amy last week, I couldn't stop thinking about her. It's not like I never thought about her in the past three years. She has been in my mind ever since I first met her. And even after she betrayed me I can't stop it. Every time I wake up, I unconsciously reach for her in my bed. Once I don't find her I remember what had happened between us and then I get mad at myself for not able to forget her even after all the one-night stance and partying. I get furious with her for doing this to me. And my whole day gets worse. I have become this angry man who hates anything and everything. I hate Amy for changing me. I was a happy go lucky guy and now I am like the Hulk, green with anger all the time.

As we approach the runway I see Amy standing with James and laughing at something he says. They look so comfortable with each other and I can't comprehend what the hell is going? When have they become friends? What is James doing here anyway? He was supposed to be on the island yesterday to overlook the security arrangements. I step out of the car as soon as it stops and I stomp over to them. I was so blinded by anger that I didn't notice Amy. God, she looks beautiful. The woman can steal my breath away every time I look at her. She is wearing a blue spaghetti style dress which looks absolutely gorgeous on her snow-white skin and makes her light blue eyes look even more magnetic. It takes everything in me to not forget her betrayal.

Amy gives a nervous smile and says hello and James gives his usual nod. I am so mad at myself for being jealous of them and for wanting to kiss her, that I ignore them both and board the private plane. My family has been flying out to the island for the past week. I am probably the last one since I didn't want to have Amy for a longer time. The private plane has only 8 seats and I take the right side one on the first row. Amy takes the left one on the second row and James takes the left on opposite to her. It annoys me that he is sticking to her like glue. I make myself busy with work but I can hear them chatting which only angers me more. James is taking to Amy like they are old friends.

"Have you been looking at the brochures I gave you yesterday?", James asks Amy

"No, I was busy packing. I brought them along I will check when I have time. Thank you for getting them"

"It's okay. If you need any more information, let me know."

"Sure, James"

As soon as hear James's name cross Amy's lips rage like I never felt before takes over me. I shut my laptop with such a force, it scares Amy and she jumps in her seat. I turn around and lash out,

"James is your next prey. Huh, Amy? Found another fool to wrap around your finger. Have you?". I turn to James who looks pissed. "James, let me give you can piece of advice. The woman might look all beautiful and innocent but she is as vicious as a snake. Thank God, we had a prenup otherwise she might have cleaned my bank account by now."

"As much as I respect you, Ethan, I am in no need for your advice. If Navy has taught me anything, it's the good instincts and my instincts say Amy is a wonderful woman"

"Did that wonderful woman say she is getting paid 50 thousand dollars for a week to be there?"

"I know she is here for the money. And also know it's for a good cause. Not everyone has millions at their disposable. Some have to break their back to earn them".

"And what would that good cause be. Drugs and alcohol"

James starts to say something but Amy stops him.

"James please let it go."

James glares at me and moves to the back of the plane. Amy turns to me and says

"I know you do not have a good opinion of me, Ethan. But you approached me to do this for you and offered the money. And then why are treating me like this?"

To say I am shocked is the understatement of the century. The Amy I knew never stood up for herself. It annoyed me back when we were married. She would let everyone push her over. I had tried to boost her confidence and make her speak her mind but I have never seen her like this. Even when we met two weeks ago she was so meek. The newfound confidence makes her even more attractive. All I want to do is drag her to my lap and kiss her senseless. Only then I realize that maybe this is all an act as well. Maybe she is doing this confident girl act for James. He is her new conquest so she must be trying to impress him. Damsel in distress might have been for me. God, she is such a player. I get even more pissed but I don't say anything to her. I turn back to my laptop and indulge in work trying not to think about Amy or James or them together.

We land in Hawaii airport and take the helicopter to the Lanai island. Lanai is a private island owned by my grandfather Will Harris. It's a small island and it houses a huge mansion with 30 luxurious bedrooms,

Multiple living rooms, a huge game room with many arcade and video games, a mini theatre, a conference room, an infinity pool, a 200-acre golf course and many other things. When the family doesn't use it, it is rented out to corporates and socialites. Ferries And helicopter are the only ways in and out of the island. Though I love to go by ferry which provides an unparallel view, today I want to get there as soon as possible. The way James keeps looking at Amy makes me want to punch him and punching my head of security is not a good idea. And why the f*** am I even feeling this way? I am over Amy and her schemes. I do not need to get myself tangled in her web once again.

Once we reach the Island, I tell James to take the next car and I leave with Amy. He acted like I am kidnapping Amy. A******.

"What is going on between you and James?", I ask Amy as soon as the car drives off. Amy contemplates for a few seconds and then retorts.

"Why do you care?". I am shocked once again. When did she grow a backbone? It's going to take some more time before I get used to this new Amy.

"While you are here, you are pretending to be my wife. So keep it in your pants"

"Everyone except Nan knows we are divorced. No one is going to care."

"Amy, if you want the money as promised, you are not going anywhere near James or any other men on the island.", I say to her firmly.

"There is nothing going on between James and I. ", Amy says meekly sounding like the girl I once knew.

The mansion is almost empty when we reached. The manager of the mansion Mr Lockhart tells me everyone are at the beach and Nan asked to meet me as soon as I arrive. Before we step inside Nan and Pops suite, I warn Amy to behave properly. She looks nervous but nods. I take her hand with mine and knock the door.

Pops opens the door with a huge smile on this face.

" If it isn't my favourite grandson and granddaughter in law"

I can't help the huge smile that spreads on my face. Most of my life I grew up in Pops and Nans house. My parents were too busy to take care of me and my siblings. Nan took matters in her own hands and decided to raise us instead of the stuffy nannies my mom employed. I had spent more time with them than my brother and sisters. Elsa, my older sister did her high school in a boarding school in Switzerland. My younger twin brother and sister, Genna and Greg only stayed with Nan and Pops for a few years since Greg had ADHD and he was too much for them to handle. So I stayed with them throughout my school. The university I went to was also very close to their home so I visited often and hence I share a close bond with Nan and Pops.

I hug Pops while he pats my shoulder.

"Good to see you. Is Nan doing okay?"

"Elise is doing great. She was anxious that you haven't joined us. now that you are here, everything is going be great. "

He turns to Amy and pulls her in a warm hug.

"Amy, we missed you so much. How are you doing?"

Amy's eyes get filled with tears but she pulls herself together and smiles

"it's so good to see you, Will. I am so sorry to hear about Elise."

"Oh. She is fine. She is looking forward to meeting you."

"How much does she know"

"She is aware she is losing her memory. It terrifies her some time but she is dealing with it and we will help her. I am sorry to ask you to do this. I know I 'm putting you both in an awkward position and I am grateful for your help."

"It's okay. I am happy to help Elise in any way I can"

Nan walks in from the bedroom and looks at Amy and smiles broadly.

"Oh Amy, it's so good to see you. You get more beautiful every day I see you", Nan gushes Amy and she turns pink blushing. Amy used to blush so easy, it used to turn me on so much and even now after every she has the same effect on me. I shift a little and try to cool down.

"Not as beautiful as you", Amy says with a smile.

" Sweet talker. So why haven't been coming to Sunday Lunch." Amy looks at me unsure what to say. So I step in,

"Amy was busy with college"

"Oh, you started college. That's great. I must have forgotten. It's my dementia.", Nan says with a sad smile.

" They had a long flight. Why don't we let them settle in and they talk more during lunch", Pops says trying to divert Nans attending.

"Oh. That will be great. I will go get ready", Nan says and leaves the living room of the suite.

" Ethan, Jack and Paula decided to join us at the last moment. They are in your suite since every bother suite has been taken. You and Amy wouldn't mind sharing a bedroom right?"

I didn't see this coming. I am almost sure this is Pops plan. He was not happy when Amy and I separated. He thought there was some misunderstanding which would be sorted if I spoke to Amy. Greg had solid proof and I didn't want to hear Amy's explanation. Pops and I had stopped talking for a while since he wouldn't stop asking me to talk to her. When Nan was diagnosed with dementia we mended things and he had not brought up Amy after that. Now, I understand why he insisted I brought Amy here. He wants to throw us together and rekindle our relationship. I might be an idiot for falling in Pops trap but I am not that big a fool to fall in Amys. That ship has sailed and Pops should leave it alone.

"I know what you are doing Pops. This is all your doing, isn't it? You are doing this so we get back together. Not going to happen so. Please stop meddling."

"Ethan, do you think I am a man who will use Elise's sickness to blackmail you i", Pops says offended. I feel guilty for implying he is using Nans sickness.

" Hey, I am sorry. I didn't mean like that."

"It's fine. Your Nan is looking forward to lunch. I will ask Jack and Paula to move to the bedroom and you can have the suite."

"It's fine we will take the bedroom."

We leave and Lockhart shows us our room. It's the smallest bedroom in the whole mansion and there is no other go but share a bed. This is going one long week.