Love Game With The Rebel Billionaire

Chapter 9: Something Hotter Than This

THIS was the same paradise where I saw Ash. The gigantic trees were swaying in the air as if welcoming my presence. The large water fountain in the middle of the place seemed to move in harmony with the dancing trees, accompanied by the cool breeze that felt like an embrace, easing my feelings.

To be honest, I don't feel that bad. Maybe my heart has gotten used to it because this isn't the first time it happened to my family... but sometimes, my heart hurts because it feels so numb.

I can't feel anything and it frustrates me. I want to feel something, but I can't tolerate pain, like a broken flower vase held together by glue and tape.

"Wow..."

My thoughts faded as the lights flickered before giving a steady glow. It was breathtaking. It was like a scene from a movie, but I didn't expect to experience it here, even in this way.

I didn't know if this was a new park or just undiscovered by people because it was in a secluded area, but I was glad to be the first to discover this place.

Oh, right. I'm not the first person. It was Ash.

I smiled when I saw a table on the side. It's like the park owner knew I'd be studying here, huh?

I was supposed to study at home, but I was afraid... not of my father, but of myself. With so much anger bottled up inside me, I didn't know what I might do if I completely lost control.

"It's time to focus, Sapphire," I mumbled as I placed my thick accounting books on the table.

We didn't have a quiz, but I liked to study in advance. That's one of the reasons I survived this course. I adjusted quickly and tried to forgive myself every time I failed.

I was used to being alone, but I felt strange in this place. Part of me wanted to go home because I felt scared here, but I knew I needed to face my fears, so I picked up a book from the table to start reading.

when a man suddenly spoke in

"You're here."

Ash. He was wearing a black t-shirt and gray basketball shorts. His hands were in his pockets, and he was looking at me with his sleepy eyes.

walk

reminded me of what happened earlier, and I quickly looked away.

blushing?" Ash asked, his

"I-I'm... Not..."

trailed off when my gaze

through his shorts, and being so close to him, I could see how big it was. I gulped at the thought. How

my eyes twice, being knocked into my senses, as I looked up at his face. "What are

for the complete experience all for

from his pocket, making the bulge disappear from his shorts. "I was planning to give you this, but I guess you needed something

rolled my

was just checking my

Ash even grinned as he played with his lower lip using his right hand. The excitement in his eyes made me think

it," Ash said, handing me the canned coffee. "This will help you stimulate your energy while reviewing. Just don't think of it

scoffed at him before taking it. His course is also difficult. Maybe we have the same study routine-drinking coffee to stay

That was all I could say before opening the coffee

your study. I know how hard your course is," he said, sitting in a chair a bit away from me and taking out his

nodded and followed his suggestion. I had no intention of talking to him,

I occasionally felt him looking