Chapter 2 Stowaway But Caught

• Chapter 2
• Alexis
• Damn, old pervert!
• What's his purpose, and why is he interfering with my nightlife too?
• There are countless bodyguards scattered all over the mansion. I can't even swim in the pool.
• Damn him!
• "Alexis, dinner is ready. Your mom says to come down now," said Yaya Loring.
• How can you even eat there with bodyguards watching your every move?
• What can I do? It's been three days since I've had a nightlife.
• I miss the noise, the music, and of course, the drinks with my bebe, Rond.
• He's been texting me nonstop, and he's available tonight. I still haven't told him about my arranged marriage.
• Let me think of a way.
• Hmmm...
• Then, ting!
• An idea popped into my mind.
• I slowly made my way downstairs to the kitchen, pretending to get a drink of water.
• My target?
• Jasmine, Yaya Loring's daughter.
• I quickly pulled her into the restroom. She was startled, but I signaled her to be quiet.
• Fortunately, she understood.
• And inside the restroom, a mysterious transaction took place!
• Well, it's obvious, isn't it?
• I swapped clothes with Jasmine and took her eyeglasses too. I gave her 5,000 pesos to buy new ones.
• I successfully made it out of the mansion and headed straight to see bebe Rond.
• When I arrived at the club, I changed into a new outfit. Luckily, his friend had an extra dress.
• Debbie wasn't around today, as she didn't want to disturb my "baby time". She's a kind and supportive friend.
• "Bebe, I miss you," Rond said, embracing me.
• I hugged him back. I missed my baby too!
• He smells so good, fresh from a bath.
• I, on the other hand, smell awful!
• In my rush to escape, I didn't get a chance to shower.
• No big deal, though - I showered yesterday.
• "I miss you too, baby..." My voice was all squeaky, like a duck.
• Whatever!
• "Let's party tonight, bebe!" Rond exclaimed, pulling me onto the dance floor.
• I'm going to dance my heart out!
• Rond is a great dancer. We're a perfect match on the dance floor.
• We're currently dancing to "The Time of My Life." Luckily, my dress matches perfectly.
• The crowd around us is applauding, and we're killing it with our dirty dancing skills!
• I almost threw my back out, but I'm just going with it - I guess I'm flexible!
• That's it, I've finally shaken off the stress from that annoying Zac.
• Dancing is one of the best remedies for releasing pent-up anger.
• As Bebe Rond and I were drinking, a crazy idea popped into my head.
• Or should I say, a wicked plan?
• I've had enough already. The thought alone is hilarious.
• But seriously, I don't want to go back to the mansion; I'll stow away!
• "Bebe, let's elope – right now!" I said seriously.
• Rond, who was sipping his beer, nearly spat it out when he heard me.
• I was tempted to laugh, but I'm serious.
• "Are you serious? What's gotten into you, Bebe?" Rond asked, incredulous
• I skipped dinner and ran away!
• "I'm serious: my parents arranged a marriage for me with an old man!" I replied.
• Rond's only reaction was to burst out laughing.
• "What's so funny?" I asked, exasperated. "I'm dead serious, Bebe. Marry me now, or my beauty will be wasted on that old, ugly man."
• I was on the verge of tears, but Rond just couldn't stop laughing.
• Finally, he snapped out of it and turned serious. This guy can be clueless sometimes.
• But he loves me so much!
• "Don't worry, Bebe, I won't let it happen. You're mine and mine alone," he said, his eyes burning with intensity.
• I lost all control and grabbed Bebe, kissing him passionately.
• It was the perfect reward.
• And judging by his dreamy expression, he was in absolute heaven!
• We were walking hand in hand to the parking lot when suddenly, shadows emerged!
• Zac's goons - or rather, bodyguards.
• But they looked like a group of mafia gang members, their serious faces and mustaches making them appear even more intimidating.
• To put it simply, they were terrifying!
• Our romantic moment suddenly turned into a horror movie.
• Rond wrapped his arms tightly around me.
• "Ma'am Alexis, Sir Zac wants you to go home," one of them said.
• I had to admit, these tough-looking guys were surprisingly polite.
• But I'm a stowaway!
• Why would I go home?
• Never, Zac!
• "I refuse to go home. I'll be homeless before I obey! You can't make me!"
• Yeah, right. I was talking tough, but, honestly, I am terrified and shaking now.
• "Ma'am, we'd rather not force you if possible. However, we have direct orders from the head bodyguard to bring you home, no matter what."
• Wow! He spoke perfect English! And I have to admit, I was impressed.
• She's just like Mommy - calm and composed, with a serene expression.
• I wonder how he'd look when angry?
• Snap out of it, Alexis! Focus.
• What do you care if he gets mad or not?
• Look at the situation: you're caught, girl! And you're going to marry Zac now.
• I was about to respond when Rond suddenly stepped in front, shielding me.
• Aw, my Bebe is so sweet!
• He's protecting me. But this is real life, and I don't want anything to happen to him.
• I stepped out from behind him – and that's when I saw the guns pointed at us!
• "Stop it! I'm coming with you." Let's be serious for a moment, girl—I don't want my beauty to get shot.
• But Rond restrained me. "Don't!" he exclaimed. "Are you going to marry that old man?"
• What am I supposed to choose?
• Getting shot?
• "Bebe, let's calm down and think. There's a solution to this too. For now, let's just separate, okay? We'll get through this," I assure him, gently caressing his handsome face.
• Fortunately, I was able to calm him down.
• He can be stubborn sometimes, and who knows what he might do?
• Before joining Zac's bodyguards, I gave my Bebe a goodbye kiss.
• Deal with it, bodyguards!
• I wanted to assure him that I'm here for him, that we'll fight for our love.
• Then, we shared a passionate one-minute kiss.
• Wait a bit, bodyguards... haha!
• I left Bebe looking sad...
• Hold on, Rond. I have no intention of marrying that despicable Zac.
• If I ever do get married, it will be to you, Bebe.
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• I'm back in this gloomy mansion, feeling uncertain. I don't know the real reason behind all this.
• Why is Daddy rushing me to marry that old man?
• Whenever I ask if there's a problem with the company, they don't give me a straight answer.
• Next week, there's even an engagement party. It's going to be a national announcement about our upcoming wedding.
• I'm sure it'll be trending in the business world. After all, both our families are incredibly wealthy and influential.
• Is this what my dad is after?
• The power and the money?
• Don't bother asking, it's obvious, isn't it?
• My phone suddenly rang.
• What a mood killer!
• The number was unknown. Who could this be? Calling at the crack of dawn!
• Answer your phone to find out, sometimes you're so clueless, Alexis.
• Shut up, Brain, stop it! I think I'm going crazy!
• "Hello?" I asked.
• And all I heard was a deep, drawn-out breath. What is this, some kind of horror movie?
• "Hello! Who is this? If you're trying to freak me out, you're not succeeding. I'm getting annoyed. So, stop calling me!"
• I was about to press the end call button when the person on the other line suddenly spoke up.
• "Just don't do it again..." Oh, that voice. It sends shivers down my spine!
• His voice is full of authority and power, and it's unnerving me in a way I don't understand.
• "Do what? And who are you, anyway? To talk to me like that?" I'm not going to back down.
• I have a feeling about who's on the other line, but I want to make sure it's him that I'm talking to.
• "Baby, this is your fiancé. Zac Rogen Walker," his voice alone sounds so handsome.
• But don't think you can fool me! You're an old, ugly man!
• "I'm not your baby! And I'll never marry you, not even over my dead body!" I'm just cursing him out, but to be honest, I'm getting scared!
• "He just chuckled and let out a small laugh. 'You're funny! Is your body, that beautiful?" he asked.
• This ugly is really something. Has he seen my perfect body? His question was laced with sarcasm.
• "Oh yeah? Are you handsome or something? You're the ugly one!" I shot back, refusing to back down.
• He laughs again. He's even crazier than I thought.
• "We'll be meeting soon... You are my bride, and that's final," he replied with an authoritative voice.
• I shuddered. Am I hopeless now? Am I going to be trapped with this old, ugly man?
• Just the thought of it is suffocating me. Go to hell, Zac!