Finding You

Chapter 18: Thank you

It was nearly lunchtime when they arrived at their rented Chalet located at the heart of the village. It was equipped with nearly everything that screamed lavish, from furnishings to the view down to their services such as having their very own personal chef.

Yaya was mesmerized yet again by the view of the Swiss Alps. Taking a picture of the scenery for the hundredth time, she sent one to her 2 best friends, wanting them to see what she was seeing. It was a way to reassure them that she was okay and somewhat having fun, whatever that may be in her vocabulary.

She was fairly excited to go skiing with Barry later, she didn't know how to ski but she was eager to try something new. Especially with the man she's letting in her life.

This trip so far has changed her in many ways, she began to wonder what it would be like to just travel all year round without thinking about anything. She liked the freedom of traveling, the spontaneity it brings, and the excitement of going from one place to another.

She began to learn new things about herself and about Barry. They were on the same wavelength with nearly everything, or maybe she was just beginning to consider the things he liked. The man was easy to please, he was always so attentive and thoughtful that sometimes she wants to pull his ears and scold him for spoiling her too much.

She asked about his 10 day disappearance, Barry told her that he got stuck in one of the remote villages in Hong Kong without reception for 8 days. She knew he was lying or not telling the whole story but she decided to just let it go, he did come back for her and that was enough.

There was no anger left inside her, her experience of being left behind may have heightened her emotional breakdown. Resulting to always bawling her eyes out in front of him, particularly because he was always the reason. Not exactly a good thing but he was also the gateway to her happiness. This trip may have produced a new and more open version of her.

She was still a tad bit guilty about what happened 8 years ago but it made her feel more motivated to take care of him.

"Bunny!" Barry's call interrupted her thoughts. He was walking towards her, crossing the spacious living room with his dimpled smile. "Do you want to go shop down the block for ski items? There's also a famous chocolate store here. " His excitement was very infectious, making her a little pleased.

"Swiss Chocolate." Yaya nodded without hesistation. This was their first time to explore and have fun together hence the anticipation was making it more exhilarating.

"I have a quick confession to make." He said scratching the back of his as if he was embarrassed. "I don't exactly know how to ski. But I got someone to teach us both later. I also got our Lift passes already, so we get to go anywhere you want. " His deep voice sounding adorable with his shy tone.

"It's fine. As long as we get to try drinking hot chocolate at the top of one of those mountains. " She smiled at him, pointing outside. "Let's go?"

"Change first, we'll have our lunch at a diner around the block and then head straight to the ski store."

"Okay! I'll be quick! " She turned around, hurrying to go to her room to change.

"Yaya." She stopped, hearing him call out her name. Turning around to face him, her eyebrows raised in question.

"Thank you." He said.

"For what?" She asked softly.

"For coming here with me despite your reservations to trust me again for leaving you... you didn't even know my reason before that." His voice was low, his eyes were clear as always showing his sincerity.

She walked back and stood an inch away from him, aware of the growing sparks of fire that kindled in her heart. "You're my Bear. Remember? And you came back for me and that's enough of a half apology. The rest of the apology rather, is taking me on top of the highest mountain in Switzerland and buying me hot chocolate. " She smiled at him, proceeding to tiptoe to give him a kiss on his cheek before turning around to walk to her room.

Nadech stared at her retreating back, a smile on his face budded by the elation he felt from that particular kiss.

He had a surprise for her, adding to it to the list of gifts he plans to give her. Mr. Bailey contacted him, offering his property in Grindelwald. He wanted to decline because of what happened last night but the property was a perfect gift for his bunny. It was an isolated 2 story country house located at the atop of a hill overlooking a meadow in Grindelwald.

The meeting was set to tomorrow afternoon but he was planning on sending his secretary for the purchase. He didn't want to leave his bunny alone.

After 15 minutes, they were both wearing another set of thick garments, still matching upon Barry's insistence.

"Let me take a Picture of you." He said holding their now shared camera. "I want both of us in the Picture." She replied.

"We'll have one after this." Nadech insisted, he really wanted to take a lot of solo photos of her. He plans to put lots of her pictures in his office and all over his house. If only Yaya could read his mind at this moment, he might get smacked in the face because of his thoughts.

Yaya posed awkwardly at first but when she saw how he smiled at his camera looking at her pictures, she became comfortable that her eyes disappears whenever she smiled at him for a photo.

After their snap session, they walked to the nearest diner and had their light lunch. They didn't want to fill their stomachs too much. Seeing as they want to try every little shop around the area, before going on top of the mountain.

Secretary Ito and the others left the two alone to enjoy their trip. He was a bit worried for his boss because of his injury but his boss was a very stubborn and a very scary man when Miss Sperbund is not around.

Nonetheless, He really was glad that his boss found the young miss. He didn't exactly know the whole story. It was only 2 years ago he was saved by his boss. Hearing some of the elder subordinates talk about Mr. Kugimiya's Loneliness since he was adopted,he was really glad he has someone with him now.

'Love really changes people, even someone like Mr. Kugimiya.' 

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