Green-minded (EDITING) ✔

F O U R: Cruisin' Together

We arrive in China after hours of flight. I slept through the entire plane ride so I feel much energized now.

This is my first time visiting this country and it's so nice here. This is where we'll ride a cruise going to Japan.

I feel uneasy knowing that I'll ride a ship that my father owns. Yeah, I'm shocked to know that it's actually Myers' Cruise Lines who sponsored the cruise date. Late did I realized that Tony is one of the endorsers of my dad's company. This may be one of their agreements in his contract with them.

I see a huge ship in front of me. Written on its side is "STAR OF THE NIGHT" in bold letters. It's pure white and very beautiful. It rests on the calm sea.

The cold wind touches my body which made me embrace myself. I don't know if I'm trembling because of the wintry air or if it's because I'm afraid. My father might be here and I'm not ready to see him. I'm unsure if I'll ever be.

I give out a nervous glance at Tony. He looks at me with a worried look, he must've felt that I'm anxious about something but it's a relief that he didn't ask. He places my left hand to his right arm and leads me to the staircase. He looks dashing in his black tuxedo. I'm also wearing a red fitted long gown. The sleeves are long and the dress hugs me perfectly.

"How do you feel about this cruise date?" A female reporter asks Tony.

"I'm very much excited. Ash is a wonderful person and I want to know her more." He gives his signature killer smile. Awestruck admiration shows on the reporter's face.

The press wants to ask more but we already started to go up the stairs. We reach the top and I see familiar faces now.

My father's wife, Paris Myers, and my four half-sisters, Angela, Sabrina, Trixie and Joan Myers, are standing beside each other acting peeved after seeing me. Oops, sorry, except Trixie, of course. We're friends.

Whew! I sigh in relief after seeing that my father is not here.

Trixie appears frenzied after seeing me, giving me a warm hug. "Hey, congrats! You're a fantastic match! I'll be here if you need my help, sis." Yes, she calls me sis. She says it doesn't matter because no one will notice since BFFs often call each other "sis".

I hug her tight and thank her for her support. Out of all my half sisters, she's the only one who's shown genuine concern and love for me.

She's Sabrina's identical twin but I can easily tell who's who based on their facial expression and the way they act towards me. They both have long brown, wavy hair, tan skin, and hazel eyes but their attitude is the exact opposite of each other.

Joan walks closer to Tony like she's walking on a runway and gives him a kiss on his left cheek, longer than the usual casual kiss. Her red lipstick left a mark. Ugh!

"Darling, you didn't choose me. You should know that I'm Sexy Angel. Why did you act like you didn't recognize me?" Joan pouts. I just want to rip off those lips.

Joan is one of America's top models. She's got blonde hair, green eyes, and a sexy smile. She's wearing a white mini skirt and a pink tube top paired with pink high heels.

She snakes her right arm around his left arm. Feeling self-conscious, I remove my hand from Tony's arm.

Darling? Sexy Angel? Wow, small world. We didn't even meet at the backstage before the show started. I didn't perceive her as one of the contestants. Seems like they're in a relationship. He lied, what an ass and a total flirt.

There's a striking pain on my chest. No, this is not jealousy. I'm just shocked, that's all.

"No, I didn't know that you were Sexy Angel. Sorry." Tony answers with a serious tone. He covertly wipes the lipstick mark off his cheek but Joan noticed and she gives him more kisses while hugging him tightly.

I draw in a sharp intake of breath. Cringe level 16890359835. Oh my! Get a room!

Tony carefully removes himself from Joan's grasp. He takes my hand, "Ash, let's go."

Joan is now pissed off.

"Tony!" A woman's commanding voice fills the place, "Eat with us." Paris Myers is not asking for Tony's permission. It's like she's just informing him that he'll eat with them. She's tall giving her an authoritative aura. She looks younger than her age. Her hair is blonde and short. Her face has sharp, defined features.

"Yes. We can also talk about your latest commercial for our Cruise lines." Angela says. She's very businesslike which is her usual self. She's the company's Marketing Director. As always, I receive cold treatment from her, as if I'm invisible and I don't exist at all. She's the eldest but she has a small frame, she's very pretty though.

"That's correct, Tony, don't waste your time with that girl and it'll be a lot better for you if you come with us." Sabrina hisses. She's the biggest bully. She spits out the gum near me. What a bitch! I stare at her. She raises her left eyebrow and simpers at me.

"I can also give you tips about Ash. We've been friends since we were little." Trixie smiles at me. I truly feel comfortable knowing that she's with me on this trip.

"Hey, Trixie. Stop it. Tony is mine!" Joan exclaims. She attempts to kiss Tony again but missed after Tony turned his cheek. Haha! I suppress a laugh.

She groans in anger and walks inside the ship.

"I would love to, Paris and ladies, but I'm still full. Ash and I already ate at the airport before going here. Maybe, next time." He carefully smiles at them. I gasp as Tony intertwined his fingers into mine, we turn around, his body leads me inside the ship.

We see the Blind date show staff and they show the way for us. The other Myers sisters tag along.

*****

"Whaaaaaaat?!" I blurt out after hearing what the receptionist said.

"Angela, do something! This should not happen." Joan is about to cry.

"What can I do? There's only one executive room available for Ash and Tony. We're fully booked because many fans are here after hearing that Tony's going to be on this trip. This is your fault. You said you're sure that Tony will pick you as his date that's why you asked me to book you and Tony in one room together, remember?" Angela explains. Joan is silent and throws her bag away, almost hitting a cruise staff but missed. Her face is bright red and furious.

I also no longer have any hope that this situation will improve nor change.

Joan faces Tony, "Honey, you can share a room with Angela and I. I'm sure you don't want to be on the same space with that girl." Her eyes examine me from head to toe.

"It's fine, Joan. Ash and I can stay in one room. I can just sleep on the sofa." Tony answers politely.

"Uhm, Mr. Green. You can stay with Joan. It'll be a lot comfortable for both of us." I feel apprehensive. I don't like the idea of being with Tony. In one room. For seven days. That's pretty dangerous!

"Nope. I'm tired and I just want to rest. Let's go." Tony says. Joan rolls her eyes and I take in a deep audible breath.

"Need not worry, Tony and Ash. We'll start filming tomorrow. Let's call it a day and rest well everyone." Cath announces. She's the head of the Blind Date show staff.

Joan stomps her feet as she walks away and the Myers follow her.

*Someone's POV*

"You'll regret you ever came to this trip, Ash! You'll experience a living hell! I promise you that, bitch!"

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