Chapter 2

• ~REGINA~
• Remy looked stunned upon seeing me, probably because he wasn't expecting me to come. I felt my eyes sting with tears as he wrapped his hands around Valentina's waist. She was oblivious to the turmoil mirrored in my face that I didn't even bother to hide as her head rested on his chest.
• "Darl, meet my coursemate, Regina, and her roommate Karina."
• The surprise look on his face disappeared and was replaced with a forced smile. Of course, he knew us. He needed no introduction, and while I was expecting him to at least admit that, he extended his hand for a handshake.
• "Nice to meet you, Regina." I stared down at his hands for a few seconds before I sidestepped him and headed inside, tears filling my eyes. The hotel staff followed me immediately and so did Karina.
• Immediately we got to Karina's room, I slumped into her bed and let out a loud cry.
• Karina was by my side again, her hands crossed around my shoulders and bringing me closer to her.
• "Let it out," she said softly, rubbing my back softly.
• Tears flowed in torrents from my eyes, drenching Karina's expensive sundress, but she didn't mind.
• "I can't believe he really broke up with me." I croaked, my hold on Karina's thighs tightening.
• "I know he did. But you didn't want to listen to me."
• "Bitch!" I spat out, recalling the way Valentina's hands were all over him. I felt bile rise in the pit of my stomach, my mouth as bitter as ever. I regretted coming here.
• "Can we get a pretend boyfriend now?" I heard Karina's voice ring in my ears. I was already here. There was no going back and I knew that if I wanted to get over Remy, I had to start now.
• "Yes."
• ~~~~~~~~~~~
• After venting in the arms of Karina, I decided to head down to my room which was two rooms away from hers. I decided to let her pack since her boyfriend would be here anytime soon.
• I carried my pitiful self to the room to unpack and have a change of clothes. I didn't waste time in the room alone because I didn't want to wallow.
• Immediately after I had a quick shower, I dressed up in a sundress Karina got for me. With my puffy eyes and face devoid of makeup, I left the room, straight to Karina's room.
• Three knocks and the door wasn't yet opened. My brows furrowed. Was Karina still in the bathroom?
• I knocked again and soon I started hearing footsteps, followed by the flinging open of the door and a giggling Karina sticking out her head out.
• I gave her a sideway glance, noting the glint dancing in her eyes. It was only her boyfriend Clinton that was capable of making her giggle like that.
• "Clinton's here." She said tilting her head pleadingly. That was my cue to look for a way to keep my mind busy.
• I forced a smile and nodded. "Alright. I will be in my room."
• She planted a quick kiss on my cheek before closing the door.
• That was how I found myself by the beach, enjoying the gentle breeze and wishing that it could mend my broken heart. There was no way I was going back to that room.
• I spread out my arms, my eyes snapping close as I imagined myself inside a still water. I would have gone for a quick dip into the beach waters but I wasn't with my swimming outfit.
• I settled for basking in the natural scent of the waters and the gentle breeze that wafted around me, bringing a wave of calmness through me.
• "It's going to be okay, Gina," I murmured. A tear slipped and I didn't bother wiping them. I suddenly felt refreshed.
• That was before I heard a loud shout that snapped me out of my calmness. My eyes fluttered open. I caught sight of two hands in the air. Someone was drowning.
• Without thinking, I made it straight to the beach, and when I got there, I didn't hesitate to jump into the pool, not taking into consideration that I wasn't in the right outfit.
• I had managed to pull the young boy out of the deep side of the water, but I couldn't swim out because of my sandals. The realization of how stupid I was dawned on me. I jumped into the pool with my high-heeled sandals. I kept sinking to the bottom of the water, no matter how hard I tried to propel myself up.
• I was getting weaker, and that was when I decided to stop fighting. After all, nothing made sense in my life anymore. But before I sank to the hollow part, a strong hand pulled me up and dragged the young boy and me out of the pool.
• I hadn't passed out yet, but I had drunk a lot of water that made me dizzy, and my eyes fluttered shut, and I slipped out of consciousness.
• ~~~~~~~~~~~
• Coughing out a large amount of water, my eyes opened weakly, staring at the most gorgeous face I had ever seen. It wasn't clear at first. But the fog in my ears soon cleared and my lips fell inches apart.
• I was trying to catch my breath, and at the same time, that breath was being taken away by this muscular and gorgeous-looking guy who knelt in front of me, peering into my face with worry and concern.
• He had the most gorgeous oval-shaped face I had ever seen. His enchanting green eyes and long eyelids were what stood out for me, followed by his yummy red lips beneath a gorgeous-looking nose that wasn't overly pointed.
• "Thank goodness you are awake. You almost gave me a scare." His deep voice was another breathtaking factor about him.
• I didn't know I was gawking until his brows arched and I let out a nervous cough.
• My body shivered, but I didn't know if it was from almost sinking in the chilly water or from his gaze and grasp on my nape and at the back of my knees.
• "We should get you to your room. You are a guest here, right?" As soon as he said that, I recoiled from his hold, shaking my head.
• His brows furrowed. "Not getting to your room or not being a guest?" He asked lightly, a side smile tugging at the corner of his lips. My heart fluttered.
• "It seems you haven't quite recovered from the shock of almost drowning." He was staring at me with so much fondness that it made me forget I was the one he was talking to. Gosh! Those green eyes.
• "I'm going to take you to my room then." That was when my mind recollected there he was referring to me. My brows furrowed as I considered following this man to his room and getting to mine. But frankly, I didn't want to stop staring at those green eyes, not now, not ever.
• Great Gina! I just got my heart broken and I was already thinking about another man's eyes.
• "Are you a mute?" His deep voice dragged me out of my thoughts and when the realization of his words dawned on me. I shook my head vigorously.
• "Words, beautiful," He softly commanded.
• Of course, handsome. "No." I half-whispered.
• His side smile broadened to a grin and I felt my heart swelling out of its hold. Before I could register his next action, he pulled me out of the sand and into his arms and sprang to his feet like I weighed nothing. How the hell?
• My heart thudded loudly against my chest as our gaze met. I had to leave my lips apart because I was literally panting.
• "Let's get you to a warm place then." He whispered in a breathy voice that zapped out the rest of the breath stashed away in my lungs.