I Love You As Much As I Hate You

21. You Are Mine

Opening her eyes, Rain found herself laying in Cloud's arms. Last night they sat on the beach with two bottles of wine, watching the waves in silence. After drinking four glasses of wine, Rain felt light-headed, leaned on Cloud's shoulder, and soon she fell asleep. Apparently, Cloud did not want to move her from the spot so he just brought a blanket from the restaurant and covered them after gathering Rain into his arms again. Rain did not move an inch not to make Cloud awake. She liked to watch him sleeping when his expression was softer and peaceful.

"You gonna make a hole in my face if you keep staring me like that," Cloud said teasingly while opening his eyes.

Rain blushed as she was caught red-handed. Then a brilliant idea hit her, "by the way, why are we naked?"

"Shit!" Cloud pulled the blanket to check, but saw they were totally clothed. Meanwhile Rain burst into laughter. "Damn, you got me!"

Rain ruffled his already messy hair, "you were adorable," she said in between her laughter.

"I see your laugh is solely dependent on me," Cloud said with a sexy tone while ruffling her hair the same way she did a second ago.

Rain got serious, thinking his words. "What do you mean?" she had to ask at the end.

Cloud caressed her cheek with his slender fingers, "mom told me you never had a laugh during your time here."

"Well, it is not a surprise," she trapped his hand between her cheek and her hand, trying to feel his warmth better.

"Does it mean you will go back with me now?" Cloud asked with hope.

"No," Rain pulled his hand while standing up, "I promised your mom to help her for a week."

Cloud pouted to the first part but then his pout turned into a hopeful smile at the second part, "it means after four days, you will come with me?"

She reached her hand to pull him up, "maybe, we will see..."

***

Not wanting to be separated from Rain even for a minute, Cloud also started to help Rain and his mom in the restaurant. While Anisa and Rain handled the kitchen, Cloud took the job of a waiter although he was more at the kitchen than at the dining room, not missing any chance to flirt with Rain.

Looking at his son's smile, Anisa felt as if a burden left her heart. It was so nice to see Cloud happy again.

"Mom, how come you are handling everything with two people?" Cloud asked while slumping on the chair. He was exactly like Rain on her first day.

Anisa gave a bittersweet smile, "actually other than Serra, there was one more girl, Becca but the owner wanted to spare the money so..."

Rain lowered her head with her guilty conscience and blinked a few times to fight with the tears welled to her eyes.

Watching her every move like an eagle, Cloud did not fail to see her reaction. "Okay ladies, I believe we should go home now," he said cheerfully and led them to the door.

***

The fifth day was the same, so on the sixth day Anisa decided to give Cloud a hand as Rain was still resisting to his son's flirtation. Hiding on the veranda, Anisa called Jen who was Cloud's childhood friend for help. Luckily, Jen had time so she showed up in the restaurant in half an hour.

"Cloud!" Jen exaggerated a little and almost jumped on Cloud who did not even understand what happened. "I missed you so much!"

Rain darted from the kitchen wanted to see the owner of the voice and got the shock of the day. Apparently, the owner of the voice was an octopus, clenching on her boyfriend as strong as she could.

"Please sit, I will bring the menu," Rain stood right next to them, pretending to be indifferent and professional. Then she walked back to the kitchen with fast steps. Otherwise she could jump on her.

Cloud was appalled and Rain was jealous, only Anisa was having fun, watching the situation as if it was a Spanish telenovela.

Cloud wanted to follow Rain but Jen stopped him by whispering him that it was his mom's plan. He was reluctant to deceive Rain again but maybe she needed a push to show her true feelings. Therefore, he played along. He sat with Jen and pretended to have a very pleasant conversation.

"Who is she?" Rain asked to Anisa while her eyes were throwing daggers at the duo.

"A childhood sweetheart," Anisa lied very smoothly.

"Really?" she asked with eyes wide open. She started to nibble her lower lip with irritation.

Rain did not like it any seeing the intimacy they were showing. As if it was not enough, Rain saw Jen put her hand on Cloud's thigh. That was it, she lost her reasoning as she approached them from behind and pushed her hand off Cloud. The duo turned their heads behind to see a very angry Rain.

"Can you keep your limbs off my boyfriend?" She folded her arms, "I am very possessive, you know."

Cloud and Anisa gaped. Was it that easy to make Rain confess?

"All yours hon," Jen was the first to react. She winked to Cloud before leaving the restaurant.

Getting rid of the octopus, Rain focused her gaze on the next victim, "Cloud, I swear if I see something like this again, I will castrate you." Her tone was deadly.

Suddenly Cloud pulled Rain on his lap before locking their lips. "You have to be with me all the time to be sure then," he said in between their kissing.

"It makes sense," she replied while encircling her arms around his neck. Fortunately, it was still early so there were no customers in the restaurant, so Anisa let them kiss as much as they wanted.

Finally, they were officially back together...