Royals'

Thirteen.

"So then I just walked out and broke down in my car." I said, fresh tears soaking Sherwin's shirt.

"Damn gyal." He said patting me on my back.

"I am just so SICK of his mess! I always had my suspicion that he was cheating but never really thought too much of it." I said sitting up to blow my nose. We were sitting outside by the pool underneath the shade of the swinging couch.

"Well now it will be easier for you to leave him so we could be together." He replied, taking my hand so he could kiss it. Slowly removing it away from his soft lips, I shook my head.

"Mason and I's net worth is in the trillions. Leaving him would be giving up a huge investment. What will the media say?" I asked shaking my head.

"Well for now just worry about clearing your head. Come on, let's go to the beach or something." Sherwin suggested with a hopeful smile. When I did not answer him right away he resorted to tickling me. Finally cracking I agreed.

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Shielding my eyes from the beaming rays of the sun, I looked about at the picture perfect bodies that roamed the beach. Even though I wore a visor, I could not escape the heat that penetrated my face.

"You look mighty comfortable." I said looking over to Sherwin, whom had not broke a single sweat.

"What can I say? I'm a chill dude." He replied, nodding his head at the music that a street musician played on his bongos as we walked past him.

"Okay cool guy. Why don't you find us a spot while I go pay for some drinks." I replied gesturing to a vendor a little further down the sidewalk.

"Nah, we're bonding right now. I would rather stick with you." He said throwing an arm around my shoulder,causing me to giggle.

"Mrs.Royals' is that you!" A wide woman said quickly making her way towards me.

"Um..yes. Please keep your voice down. I do not want any attention today."

"Oh ok. But can I have your autograph. My daughters and I just LOVE your show!" She yelled, clearly excited because she was now causing a scene.

"Watch out lil bihh." Sherwin said guiding me around her and away from the small crowd of people who were snapping pictures and pointing. When we were a good distance away from them, we slowed our pace.

"Wow. You can't catch a break huh?" He asked, chuckling.

"Not at all. Let us go over there by that rock. It looks a little more private." I said walking towards it without hearing his answer.

When we were settled on the beach towels we brought, I dug into my bag and pulled out some cheese and crackers.

"Really Yasmine?" He asked, while I fixed the snack.

"What?" I asked smiling.

"Nothing. Nothing. So what is it like having your dreams come true?" He asked scooting closer to me. Even though the sun was doing it's job very well, Sherwin still managed to raise the temperature when he neared me.

"It feels blissful. But at times can be very tiring. People always expect a certain something from you. There is no privacy at all. I would not give it up for the world however." I stated placing a cracker into my mouth.

"Not even for love?" He asked laying a kiss on my neck. Clearly my throat, I shook my head. Even though my mind was screaming yes!

"Loosen up Yas. Come on let's get in the water." He said standing up.

"But I just ate a cracker. I could get a cramp." I pleaded.

"Well then I will rub the pain away." He replied smacking my snack out of my hand and pulling me up to my feet. In one fluid motion he picked me up and carried me towards the water.

"Put me down Sherwin! My hair!" I yelled.

"You have money. Pay someone to fix it for you." He replied as he walked further into the water.

"I can't swim." I said looking into his eyes.

"I got you." He replied looking into mine. I could not help but feel that his response had a deeper meaning.

When we were deep enough to where the water circled around his chest, he gently allowed me to stand on my own. I closed my eyes when I felt something slide past my leg. Yuck. Wrapping his arms around me, a kiss was soon placed on my forehead. Looking up, I cupped his face and brought it down to me. Laying a gentle one on his lips,then biting it as I pulled away.

"I'm glad there's no one here to see us." I said.

"Why,you don't want anyone to see me do this?" He asked. Before I could ask what I was pushed under water. I spurtered wildly as I tried to stand and regain my balance.

"I am going to get you for that!" I yelled,splashing water onto him. And that is how we spent the rest of the evening,playing in the sun. All stress about Mason was out of mind.

***

"So why don't you guys have any kids?" Sherwin asked as he took a gulp from his beer. Slowly chewing my steak, I scrunched my eyebrows together.

"Why do you care weither or not we have any?" I asked,chuckling.

"Hey, no need to get all defensive; I was just asking. Patna shootin' blanks?"

"Sherwin that is enough. I do not feel comfortable with talking about this. Can we please change the subject?" I asked after I swallowed

"You wanted kids at one point Yas. Your career is settled, along with a nice ass house. You should be filling it up with pretty little you's."

"Then give them to me Sherwin seeing that you are so concerned about it." I teased.

"That can be arranged." He replied licking his lips. Blushing, I took another bite of my steak.

A little Sherwin Jr. huh? Maybe it should be arranged, I thought as I peered at him from underneath my eyelashes.

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