Lingering Nights (Aroha Series #3) | ON-GOING

Chapter 10

Even before the yacht departed to the sea, I already smelled the alcohol from Leo.

The August wind swayed my floral cocktail dress back and forth as I watch the waves bluntly. 

"Let's have our lunch so we can drink?" He smirked and held my waist.

Leo and I talked moderately for the past weeks. But more about business, since we always see each other formally with our parents. He is fairly kind. But right now, it feels like he's a different person. 

Or maybe I'm just overthinking again. I always see him in tux so maybe, it's really different. That's just it.

But his eyes that gazed on my chest didn't just pass my attention. 

He's just drunk, Flaviel. But why is he drunk already?

We took shots after we ate. It's just that, I didn't really enjoy at all. Even the loudness of the waves crashing that I should be loving right now annoyed me. 

"I'm a little dizzy. I'll just rest inside for a bit, Leo. Let's talk more later." I smiled at him and dismissed myself. 

I stayed inside the cabin, scrolling my messages with Eunwoo when in not more than an hour, the door swung open. I clearly remembered that I locked it.

"It's getting cold outside." Leo was grinning obscenely that gave me goosebumps. "You wouldn't mind if we cuddle, right? Afterall, you'll soon to be my wife."

What the hell is he talking about?

His words gave me chills and him nearing me automatically creeped me out. 

I jumped out of bed and pushed him but he grabbed my arms! It hurt. 

"Let me go! Stay away!" I screamed.

Remember when I said he had the same built with my brother Franco? He was so strong to pin me on the bed.

He started kissing my lips harshly. I slapped him and groaned loudly in pain. My tears were falling like a waterfall, blurring my sight.

"You asshole! You're gonna pay for this!" I thundered in between my gasps.

His hands were roaming as I hardly rocked it off from me. He was quick to graze his lips on my neck this time and I couldn't feel more disgusted as I punch just anything that I could.

I felt so, so vengeful. Yet, I don't even know if I cause him pain. 

The moment I felt like I'm near to using up all my strength, Leo was already far from me and I collapsed to the ground.

"Flaviel! Flaviel!" It was Ford's panicking voice. He carried me. "Open your eyes, please! You're fine... Please, Flaviel!" 

And my sight turned black.

"Flaviel was fucking harassed, dad! Your daughter! How could you..." Ford pulled his hair frustratingly while on the phone. "No! She needs a break from all of this!"

When I opened my eyes, I'm already inside a different cabin, certainly in a different boat. 

Ford ended the call with dad when he saw me getting up. 

My throat was dry and I could barely speak. It was all numbness I'm feeling. I was asleep for a day.

"I wanna leave the country." That was the only thing that came out of my mouth.

My brother looked at me softly even if his eyes were bloodshot tired. "Yes, Flav. You will."

"Korea."