After the banana ride and quick dinner together with Min-seok’s family, I went back to our suite with Min-seok. Actually, he didn’t have to come if it weren’t for his parents’ constant nagging of being a gentleman and taking me back to my suite. No girls are supposed to go home alone.

I waited for Sunggyu until eleven in the evening but he never came home. Feeling upset, I went to sleep first.

The next morning, he woke me up, slightly shaking my shoulders and greeting me with a big grin. It was as if nothing happened, which deteriorated my mood. And then I thought about what I had decided to do yesterday, to act uncaring towards him. Trusting and opening up to him completely would have been the worst thing I could have done.

I didn’t smile back. Sitting up, I pretended to fix my bed and ignored Sunggyu. Then I immediately head straight to the bathroom to take a shower.

Maybe if he’d considering annoying me again and then smirking at me or at least putting up a fight, I could change my mind about going with Min-seok. Besides, I haven’t really said yes about his date proposal. I was waiting some signs from Sunggyu.

But he didn’t.

It’s completely nonsensical for me to even expect something from him. I’m not supposed to be like this.

After taking a shower, I changed into a racerback, pink tank topand another denim shorts. I found him standing at the sun deck outside the suite, his hands buried inside his pockets. And I was hoping that he’d continue doing what he promised that we would do. I was hoping that he’d remember we came here for our honeymoon. I was hoping, well, a lot of things.

I don’t want to sound selfish but… I mean, he promised. He promised.

It’s supposed to mean something, right?

“Soo, Zinger invited me to this really cool club where a local band is doing their gig today,” he says, involuntarily clapping his hands eagerly. He looked really happy. I almost forgot he does music, too. “Would you want to come? They’re really nice. She told me I could meet them and… stuff like that. I could get some advices…” he trailed off. “But anyway, I’m going there with Zinger.”

Yeah, so much for expecting from him.

I would love to share the enthusiasm but knowing that Zinger would also be there, my mood turned sour. I don’t want to see her. I don’t want to hear her name, let alone her voice.

Maybe he and Zinger are meant to be. I mean, this is no joke. He and Zinger had a past during their college days and now they see each other. Of all places, they had to meet again in Maldives. This must be his calling.

Perhaps, he could have been pretending to be nice to me and treating me as his responsibility. Like maybe he thinks I’m a charity case to take care of because of me being depressed over Seunghyun’s death. Maybe that was it.

My calling might be different. After all, I destroyed lives. I’m not worth of a good life anyway.

I wheeled around sharply, scrambling for my phone from my duffel bag. I needed to ring Min-seok up for that date. “It’s okay,” I muttered icily, marching towards the front door. I could go to the beach with Min-seok or something. “Min asked me out on a date. I’ll see you later.”

He didn’t respond so I thought he didn’t care. But then, I felt him firm grasp on my wrist. “What?! He asked you out and you agreed?”

I shot him my coldest look. Why was he even getting mad? He has Zinger and I have Min-seok. Well, for now. “Why? Can’t I?”

He scowled. “You’re my wife.”

“And Min is my friend,” I retorted, yanking my hand away. “It’s not like you even care, Sunggyu. So, quit pretending and drop the charity act or whatever it is. I’ll see you when I see you.”

The door was half-opened when I felt Sunggyu’s presence behind me, his hand roughly pushing the door. I growled, telling him that I have to go meet with Min when he suddenly grabbed my shoulders, turning me so I could face him. I took few steps, bumping my back to the door. I couldn’t move. Both of his arms were placed on the door, locking me in between.

He looked seriously provoked, his eyes not leaving mine. He was so close. So close that I could feel his warm breath on my forehead. My pulse raced and my breath hitched. My stomach did that flip thing again. I was certain that I wasn’t hungry anymore. Struggling, I tried to control my expressions. I can’t let him see I’m affected.

“What are you doing?” I asked in a low, taunting voice.

He smirked. “Doing what a husband is supposed to do to his wife.”

I gulped nervously. That didn’t sound good.

I wriggled, placing both of my arms on his chest and attempting to push him away. “Go away, Sunggyu. Leave me alone. Min-seok is waiting—”

He cut me off with a rough kiss, closing the distance between us. I didn’t kiss him back. Instead, I struggled and struggled, attempting to push him away and run as fast as I could. He grabbed both of my hands to stop me from moving too much. He stares at me with those piercing eyes and I stiffened.

He’s breathtaking. I’ve realized that just now.

“Stop saying his name,” he muttered hoarsely. “It’s annoying.”

I couldn’t speak. Even if I tried to, I couldn’t. I was too stunned to say anything. His eyes were mesmerizing and his lips are so soft. I wanted to…

Oh, God. What am I thinking?

“You’re mine,” Sunggyu declared, giving a peck on my forehead. Wrapping his arms around my waist, he pulled me against him. “And mine only. Don’t forget that. And what are you talking about me pretending and dropping charity case act?”

For the past few days, it’s been hard resisting him. Sunggyu is, so far, unpredictable. I don’t understand him sometimes. He doesn’t get mad at my sarcastic comments or when we get into fights. He smirks at me when I get mad. He’s… he’s definitely immune to my words. I don’t even know if he knows about my past or he’s acting like he doesn’t.

In fact, I don’t know what’s true anymore.

For a while, I’ve been having this flip thing in my stomach whenever I see him. Or when my pulse races or my heart beats faster whenever he gives me those kisses. I don’t want to admit that maybe I’ve developed feelings for Sunggyu because I can’t.

I’ve sworn to myself I was never falling in love again.

I looked away. “Nothing. Just go to Zinger already.”

When those words came out, I immediately regretted it. It sounded like I was jealous. Heck, fine. I was jealous. How dare he rather spend time with Zinger than his own wife? But I won’t come clean about it. It’ll make Sunggyu happy.

Too happy, I might say.

The corners of his mouth tilt up. “Wait, are you… are you jealous? Is that jealousy I detect?”

I rolled my eyes. “I’m not jealous,” I lied.

He lets go, one hand cupping my face. “Zinger is just a friend,” he explained. “Trust me. She’s just a friend to me. Yes, we had a relationship during our college days but it was nothing. Zinger is fun but I’m not planning to go back to her. Never. Don’t worry.”

Must resist.I slapped his hand away. “Keep dreaming. I’ll see you around.”

“Wait, are you mad at me?”

I shrugged. “I don’t know. All I know is that I regret trusting you.”

He frowned, moving closer to me. “W-what? But why? Did I do anything wrong?”

He reached for my arm but I yanked it away from him. The mood went down all of a sudden when the picture of him and Zinger together revisited my mind. He broke his promise. I hate broken promises the most. Why promise if you’re going to break it anyway?

“Just… leave me alone. I’ll see you around.”

Part of me wished he’d stop me from walking away. Part of me wish he won’t. I could feel his gaze on my back. If I turn around and walk back to him, then it’s like I’m admitting my defeat. It’s like dropping my pride and telling him that I was definitely jealous.

I dialed Min’s number as soon as I was meters away from the house.

“Hey, Min-seok?”

“Soo? Is this you?”

I rolled my eyes even though he can’t see it. “No, it’s your mother.”

“I’d love it if you meet my mother officially,” he spoke from the other line. “So, did you call because of the date I offered yesterday? Are you saying yes now? What about that Sunggyu guy?”

“If you don’t want then I can always—”

“I was kidding!” He cuts me off. “I’ll pick you up at your suite?”

“No! I mean, let’s meet up at the Spirit Bar.”

I hung up, feeling as if someone was following me. When I turned around, I saw Sunggyu by the door of our suite. He looked hopeful and disappointed. It took every ounce of my pride to not turn around and go back to him. He deserves it, I reassured myself. I know he does. This is what he’ll get for ditching me for that Zinger woman.

You’re jealous. Lower your pride and admit it.

I scoffed to myself. No way. I’m not jealous.

Two minutes later, I met up with Min-seok at the Spirit Bar. I was surprised when he brought another guy with him by the name of Chen. He looks cute but Min’s cheeks are cuter. He told me Chen is his cousin.

He and Chen led me to the water sports beach. His family, along with his relatives, has decided to do scuba diving or any of the water sports available. There were a lot of them. I met Min’s relatives from both of his mom’s and dad’s sides. It felt like I was Min’s girlfriend the whole time he introduced me to them. Even though it felt wrong, I was happy to meet all of them.

We went on separate dive boats since one boat can’t be occupied with a lot of people. I went with Min’s family on the first boat. It’s the same thing with Sunggyu the other day, with the person-in-charge informing us the safety reminds and the precautions. But since we can’t all go together, they allowed four people at a time. With the help of his assistants, he provided us the standard equipment for scuba diving.

Few minutes later, the first four—which consisted of Min-seok, me, Kai and Krystal—took a plunge into the water.  We had limited time to enjoy the underwater scenery but we took our time. While we were too busy to even notice each other, I felt someone’s hand on mine.

Min-seok threw me a lopsided smile through the diving mask.

I discovered a variety of fishes and corals. It was beautiful and I enjoyed every minute of it.

After scuba diving, we went to Lily Maa for lunch and I had a nice time with his parents. They kept talking about beaches, sports and stuff. Then they asked me a couple of questions, usually on what I do and what my family is like. I skipped parts of my life story since they don’t need to know about it. When they asked me who Sunggyu was, I lied and told them he was my boyfriend.

And then they asked me why Min-seok is introducing me to them to which I replied, “Unfortunately, I have no idea either. It’s questionable.”

Min shrugged. “I’ll break them up and then someday she’ll become my girlfriend, too.”

The rest of the hours flew by. Eventually, I found myself experiencing comfort in Min’s family. I missed my family, too. I missed my brother and my parents. If only I came here with them, it would’ve been really fun.

It was three in the afternoon when they decided to engage in beach volley. At the same time, I spotted Sunggyu approaching. And there was Zinger, hanging like a koala on his arm. Sunggyu swivels his head, only to meet my gaze. I immediately averted my eyes.

Min sat down next to me. “Want to play against Kai and Krystal?”

I shrugged. “I’m not much of a player.”

“That’s alright. None of us are.”

I rolled my eyes. “I meant I don’t really play. You’ll probably lose because of me.”

He smiled. “Okay, I won’t force you but I’ll need your support.”

“What would you want me to do?”

He propped an elbow and rested his cheek on it. “You can kiss me and—”

I felt a hand grab my wrist, turning me around to face whoever it was. When I looked up, Sunggyu doesn’t look really amused by the fact that Min and I were together. I wondered whether he heard Min mentioning something about a kiss. I hope he hadn’t.

But before I could even say something, he crashed his lips into mine. I had the urge to push him off. It was so embarrassing, kissing me in front of Min’s family. And there were kids, for God’s sake. How am I supposed to face them now?

He gave me a smirk as soon as he lets go. He turns to Min. “Let’s play one round,” he urged. “If I win, I’ll take what’s mine. If you win, then we’re even.”

Min scoffed. He stands up and walks up to Sunggyu. “Even? Nope. That won’t do, buddy. If I win, I get to spend the rest of the break with her. Now that’s what I call even.”

I really hate it when they’re acting like I wasn’t even there.

“You guys should just—”

“Deal,” Sunggyu interrupted, shaking Min’s hand to seal the agreement.

I rolled my eyes, feeling upset. Even if I tried to do anything, I couldn’t stop them. Sunggyu won’t listen to me. Min won’t listen to me. Does anybody ever listen to me? Am I speaking English here? What—I don’t get it.

I wanted to support for Sunggyu but Zinger was there, sitting on the other side and waving her hands in the air. She was yelling something like, “Go Sunggyu!” in this annoying, shrieking voice. I didn’t have any choice but to side with Min-seok. Besides, Min-seok has been nothing but a good guy who has comforted me even though I’m upset with Sunggyu for breaking his promise.

As soon as they started the game, I couldn’t help but feel restless. I wanted Sunggyu to win. I mean, Min-seok is a really good guy but Sunggyu is still my husband. And why would Min chase after me when he knows I’m married? He’s probably doing this for fun.

It has been thirty minutes since they started the game. More and more bystanders gathered to watch the intense match between Sunggyu and Min-seok. Min was leading by three points. And he only needed five more points to be declared as winner. Chen, who seemed to have appeared next to me all of a sudden, wasn’t kidding when he said Min works extremely hard when he wants something or someone.

Sunggyu looked resolute, too. In the middle of the game, he took his shirt off and I couldn’t help but stare at him. He was too… revealing.

An hour later, the crowd was cheering, hooting for Min-seok to win. One point. Just one point and he’s going to win. Sunggyu was behind by five points and there was no way he could catch up. Min was definitely a good beach volleyball player. Makes me think if he’s a natural player or just damn lucky.

Min-seok jumped and immediately spiked the ball so hard that I didn’t even see it get to the other side. Realization dawned on me. Min-seok won.

Without warning, Sunggyu tossed me over his shoulder and escaped.

omg, minseok is xiumin of exo-m.

i added him here because, well, i can't just ignore him. his adorable cheeks are such... ugh. my feels.

comments would be nice, preaseu c:

sorry for the late updates. college is super tiring ;~;

by the way, can you guys answer this poll. just vote for whoever you ship most. thanks xoxo