Chapter 17 (Not lying)

Mom's words hit me big time. I didn't tell her anything. I remained crying silently. But the words she uttered all hit me. I was very hurt. But somehow, I feel relieved. The afternoon wind blew. It's four o'clock in the afternoon. I am here in front of the bungalow in front of the sea. There is a hammock hanging on either side of the fruitless coconut tree. I lay there quietly, feeling the heat of the sun. When I felt that it was no longer hot, I stood up. I combed my long hair, blown by the strong wind from the sea. The sun was already set in preparation for sunset. The sky is turning a bit orange because of that. The blue sea water is enticing to look at. I walked closer to the sea and kicked the fine white sand of the Island. This Island is so perfect. There is no garbage in the sea, no black factory smoke, and no smokers anywhere. I watched the sea glow in the distance. I can't help but admire it more. Mesmerizing and refreshing. I untied the strap tied around the neck of my summer dress just to reveal my pale white body-hugging with my red two-piece. I landed my dress on the sand. I immediately paddled into the sea. It was also a bit cold. I decided to dive into the corals until the water reached my shoulder. This Island is healthy with marine resources. I swam back to where I had put my dress, but my eyes widened to see someone I didn't expect. My heart pounded immediately. He was here. He found me. Fuck heart! Don't betray me, please! Sebastian stood while holding my dress. His jaw clenched and his piercing eyes told me that he was dangerous this time. I almost choked on the way he looked at me. He has a lot of money. I don't need to wonder. I looked at his handsome face. He's wearing a white shirt and shorts. The veins and muscles in his arms are very noticeable. I approached him, trembling not because of the cold but because of nervousness. I feel like I'm going crazy now. Why is he here? Approaching him, I harshly pulled my dress in his hand. I looked at him badly. "Give me back my dress!" "Give me what's mine first." He drawled. I sarcastically laughed. "What mine are you talking about?!" He approached me, so I backed away. "You..." he said with full emphasis. My crazy heart pounded immediately. I feel like a bomb about to explode. "Go back to me." He said like I'm a thing he treasures the most. I stared at him ridiculously. I don't get him! It's impossible he didn't see that post by Eli. He has Facebook! Eventually, I let go of the strand of my dress that I was trying to pull from him. I crossed my arms on my chest. He stared at my chest and even raised one eyebrow. Asshole! He still doesn't know why I moved away. He wants me to tell him more right now! I got my phone and showed him his photo with Eli. He tried to hold me, but I slipped away. The sun is setting on its spot, seizing darkness and light. "Why are you here?" A tear immediately fell on my cheek. His jaw tightened. "We need to talk." Slowly but firmly, he said. What else does he want to say? That their marriage will continue? That he goes to London with Eli? What else? "We don't have to talk anymore! You better leave now and go back to your fiancée!" I stared at his face. I'm okay here! I'm trying hard to move on. Why else would he come here? The sand covered my wet feet as I moved away from him. I could feel him following me. "Natalia, please let me explain!" But I did not look back. Explain his ass. It will just hurt me more. No thanks, I'm fine. He kept on following me. When I reached the door, I opened it quickly and was about to close it, but Sebe quickly blocked me from doing so. Shit! My heart pounded immediately. "What do you think y-you -are doing?" I'm shaking. He sighed and immediately entered. He closed it languidly without removing eye contact. He locked the door. "Get out!" He shook his head. "We need to talk." I inhaled and exhaled. I want to relax my system. I think I forgot to breathe. Suppose that's what he wants. He just wanted to tell me they were back together. That they are now okay. That I'm the one who intrude their relationship. Am I the villain in their love story? I raised my left eyebrow and tilted my head confidently, not minding that I was almost naked in front of him. "I've seen it. You and Eli, the photo, that you are getting married. I know every-" "You don't know." He stepped forward. I immediately backed away. "Really?" I shook my head. "Please-" "The pictures don't lie." I stuttered, screaming. "Y-you and E-Eli!" Tears welled up in my eyes, which I could not hold back. He remained silent and I gave him time to cry. He stepped forward again. I shook and backed away, but I immediately felt the back of the cold cement wall. I bent down to wipe away my tears and looked at him again. "I feel like I'm crazy waiting for you here-" What I had to say was interrupted when he immediately closed our distance. I gasped! He immediately wrapped me in his warm hug. I could feel the hardness of his body. Everyone is tough. Contrary to my body as if just a breath will fly away. I tried to push him, but it was useless. He locked his arms around me. I have nothing to lose. "Let go of me." Full where I say. I wanted to hug him back but I clenched my fist tightly so I couldn't do that. "No." He spoke. He buried his face on my neck. I gasped to hold my tears. "Sebe... p-pictures don't lie." He nodded. "Yeah, that's not lying."