The Billionaire's Irresistible Enemy

Ch. 10

Colton

"Ignoring me the whole time won't make a good impression on the kids. We're here to make sure they have a great time." I told Luna, whose eyes focused outside the side window.

"I'm not planning to ignore you." She finally turned to me. "I'm struggling to understand why on earth we're in this together? I wouldn't have shown up if I knew you were coming."

"I'd still show up, no matter what. The kids' happiness is more important to me."

"Same here. I really care about their happiness. But I'm too transparent. I can't fake how I act around you. They'll know I hate being with you. And especially after last night..."

"So, about last night, what's getting on your nerves? Me, or the kiss?"

"Seriously, can you cut it out? Just so you know, the kids can hear everything you're saying."

I checked out the kids in the back using the rearview mirror. They were busy watching a video for kids on YouTube.

The amusement park was just a thirty-minute drive away, so they could still watch their favorite kiddie show.

"Hey, kids, did you hear anything?" I asked them.

"Huh? What did you say?" Samuel asked.

"Nothing. Just keep watching TV. I was just checking."

"Are we there yet, Uncle Colton?" Zoe asked, then yawned.

"In a while." I said. "Take a nap. I'll wake you up once we're there."

I saw Zoe nod and doze off.

"See? They're not listening. We can discuss whatever."

"I'm not interested in talking to you. If you don't mind, I want to sleep."

"So, you didn't get any sleep last night? I bet you were thinking about me and the kiss."

"Can you knock it off? I wasn't thinking about you or that kiss." She sighed heavily, then blurted. "Anyway, you shouldn't have done that."

"You shouldn't have slapped me."

"How is that even related?"

"The next time you slap me, you know what comes next." I told her what to expect.

"Whatever." She rolled her eyes, then yawned.

"Have a nap. You need energy for later."

She didn't reply. When I looked at her again, she had her eyes shut. I guessed she was already out like a light.

I grinned. She looked absolutely amazing in her outfit. Besides her blond hair, she looked the same in college. Her personality hadn't really changed, just in a more low-key way.

We made it to St. Nicholas Kids Amusement Park. I parked next to the van with the bodyguards and nannies.

"Luna, we're here." I shook her arm.

She woke up all refreshed. I couldn't take my eyes off her. She was absolutely gorgeous.

"What are you staring at?" Her eyebrows furrowed.

"Nothing, umm.." I said, trying to come up with an excuse. "Oops, you had a little drool there."

"What?" She wiped her mouth with the back of her hand. "No, there isn't."

"Ha-ha. Got you." I chuckled, then turned to the kids at the back. "Wake up, sleepyheads! We're here!"

Bursting with energy, the kids woke up from their nap and immediately began shouting with excitement.