To say I'm beyond exhausted might still be an understatement because I was so tired that as soon as I hit the bed, I went into deep slumber.

Phone started ringing next to me interrupting my sleep.

"Charles" I groaned as I put a pillow on my ears

But the ringing didn't stopped, "ughh Charles" I turned around to see that the other side of bed is empty.

Sighing, I picked up the phone crouching little which was on the night stand of the other side of bed.

I looked at caller's name, Mariah.

I crunched my eyes, as I don't have any friend with name Mariah.

Ohh, it's Charles phone, I face palmed myself. Before I can pick the call, it stopped ringing.

When I placed the phone back to night stand, the bathroom door open revealing Charles.

"Had a good sleep?" he chuckled

"No, the ringing of your phone disturb my peaceful sleep" I pouted

"Who was it?" He asked now coming to sit next to me.

"Mariah" I tell him as I grabbed his hands in mine

His eyes go wide as he pulled his hands back.

I looked at him confused about what happened.

"Who is she?" I asked him looking at his eyes but he is looking somewhere else

"No one" he stood up, walking towards the couch.

"Uh-"

"I have an important meeting in 5 mins. I will be in lounge area, if you need anything just call me" he grabbed his coat and suitcase walking towards me as he gave a small kiss on my forehead.

"Okay" I gave him a lip tight smile still confused about the whole situation.

He headed out of the door, leaving me with my thoughts.

Not wanting to make it a big deal, I jumped out of bed to go towards bathroom. Washing my face and pulling my hair in a pony I walked back towards my bed.

I picked my phone up, it was almost 7pm so having nothing to do I started looking at the photos we clicked today. After swimming, we went for scuba diving which was an amazing experience as I have never done that before. Then we visited The National Art Gallery after that we went to Versailles Garden which was really beautiful garden, there were monuments of some great men like Hercules, Napoleon and some more. We also stopped by the Garden of the Groves, we rest there for a while listening to sound of waterfall and enjoying the greenery and the peaceful surrounding.

I was posting a story on Instagram when I heard knock on the door. But before I can reply, the door open as Brandon came smiling like a fool.

"Ughh" I groaned.

"Aw I'm not that boring" he said

"Who said you're boring? You're just too much of-of umm" I was finding the right word when he said, "hot, sexy, dashing, sex ap-"

"Conceited"

His smile disappear making me now smile.

"Whatever, party girl" he is back with his smug smile.

"Why are you here Brandon?"

"I was getting bored, Sarah is sleeping, Aaron is busy with his lady and I just saw Grumpy pants shouting on the phone. Now that left me with you, my best friend" he said making me roll my eyes at him

"Don't call him that"

"What Grumpy pants? Even you know he is" now he rolled his eyes

I ignored him going back to scrolling through photos but was not able to concentrate when there was constant poking from the man-child.

I glared at him, "sometimes I wonder what Sarah saw in you?" I asked him sarcastically

"My good looks, good looks and good looks" he replied smugly

"I wish she had notice something else too apart from your GOOD LOOK" I said emphasizing on word good looks.

He eyes travel down to....

"You're an asshole" I grabbed the pillow about to hit him but he was already on his feet laughing like maniac.

"Get out of my room" I throw the pillow at him, but he dug down hitting the door..

"What? It is not my fault, I-" before he can finish his sentence the door open, as Charles peep his head in.

Brandon step aside from the door letting Charles come inside. He looked at me and the pillow in my hands. He raised his eyebrows questioningly then looking at Brandon.

"What are you doing here?" He asked Brandon.

"Nothing, I was just about to leave"

He ignored what Brandon said, looking at me "why are you clutching the pillow like you're about to hit someone?"

"Oh she already did but I dug down" Brandon answered before I can say anything.

"Why would she hit you?"

"Be-"

This time I cut him off, "you know his stupid jokes, annoying me"

"My jokes-"

"I agree" now Charles cut him off.

"Bro-"

"How was your meeting?" I asked Charles placing the pillow back.

"It wa-"

"Guyyyyysssss, I'm here too" Brandon pouted like a child

Charles and I look at him, "what does Sarah sees in you?" Charles asked making me laugh so hard while Brandon glared at me.

"Am I missing something here?" Charles asked not knowing why I was laughing so hard.

"Will explain you later"

He nodded, looking at Brandon "you were leaving?"

"Yeah, you guys won't listen to me anyway" he huffed

"Aw, Bran you know we love you" I joked

"Haha, very funny" he came towards me hugging me tightly. All this time Charles was watching us closely

"Bro" he bowed his head at Charles making me chuckle at drama queen he can be.

Winking at me one last time he walked out of the door.

"I hate when he does that" Charles gritted his teeth

"What?"

"Wink at you"

"You know he's just joking" I said asking him to come sit next to me

"Still, I don't like it"

"Fine I will tell him not to do it again" I smiled at his jealousy.

"Hmm"

"You must be tired. Rest for a while" I said

"I have something else in my mind" he looked at me with a mischievous smile on his face

"Tell me"

"How about I show you" with that he pulled me close to him capturing my lips with his.

***************

Right now we all are lying on the beach mat, tired from the powerboat ride. It was so much fun and thrilling. I was actually enjoying watch Charles and how happy he looked. He was like a kid this entire vacation. Not having to worry about things and just enjoying every moment, he definitely deserves all this.

"What are you thinking?" Charles ask nudging me.

"Nothing, just a little sad that our trip is about to end" it was true. Today is our last day here in this beautiful island.

"We could stay here for more 2 days if you want" he grabbed my hand smiling down at me

"No, no. It's fine, we can come back here any other time. And I miss kids from the orphanage" I said, remembering the last time I visited them

"Oh. Did you bought souvenirs for them?" He asked

"Yes, I did"

"Good"

I laid my head on his shoulder, enjoying the sunshine.

"Btw where are Aaron and Freya?" I asked Sarah

"Aaron wasn't feeling well so they went back to their room" she replied

"Oh, I hope it isn't something serious"

"He's just tired" she said as she took a bite from her apple.

"Btw Charles I got a call from Mariah she was asking about you" Brandon said making me pull my head back from Charles shoulder

"Isn't she the girl who was calling you yesterday?"

He just stared at me saying nothing, then his phone started to ring as he excused himself.

I looked at his retreating figure, wondering who this girl is and why is Charles not telling me about it?