Chapter 152 - Only You

The couple was taking a shower together in the bathroom after devouring a midnight snack.

They went back to bed.

Caroline exited the bedroom and went to the living room to get her phone to inform her mother that she won't be going home tonight.

She sat on the comfy sofa and typed a message, done typing, she sent it to her mother.

She went back to the bed and saw Mike lying leisurely waiting for her.

She went to the bed and lie down beside her boyfriend. She ran her hand on his chiseled chest.

"So, what's next? I mean the requirements are ready?" she asked.

"Yes, sweetie. By next week, we already completed all the requirements and we'll know our wedding schedule by then," Mike said and planted a kiss on her forehead.

"After the wedding, I will start planning the construction of the resort in Davao City. It's gonna be a long project. Why don't you go with me there so that we can be together every day?" Mike asked her.

Caroline would love to be there with every step of the resort's construction, but Allison won't let get her off the hook easily. That woman will find a way to make her life a living hell if she won't fulfill her promise of serving Greg.

"Sure, I will accompany you there in Davao City," she replied, avoiding his eyes.

"Fantastic! We can rent or buy a temporary house there while we're in the process of building our dream house in the resort," he enthused.

"After the wedding, I'll go to Davao City and scout for a house for rent or house for sale that we can use it us our temporary residence. What type of house do you want?" he added.

"I want a two-story house, but if you can't find one then a bungalow one story house is good enough for me, just like my house in Eastwood Subdivision," she answered.

He asked, "Do you want a house with a swimming pool?"

Caroline grinned. "Yes! A house with a swimming pool is much better. But again, if you can't find one and it's expensive then no need. A simple house will do as long I can see you every day," she smiled sweetly at him.

"Aw, you're so sweet and romantic, sweetie! My heart just melted right now!" he chuckled and pinched her nose. He gazed into her eyes adoringly.

"Let's go to the infinity pool. I want to see the breathtaking city skyline!" she said and rose from the bed.

"Alright, after you, my love!"

Caroline sprinted outside the room, giggling, while her boyfriend was laughing, following her from behind.

The settled on the lounge chair facing the city's sky adorned with shining brights lights.

She asked him, "Can we have our honeymoon after the wedding?"

"Sure, where do you want to go for our honeymoon? Here... inside the country or we will go abroad?" Mike suggested.

"Hmm, just here inside the country. We have many stunning and romantic honeymoon destinations here. I'll let you know if I already found one," she remarked. "But if you have a place in mind then let me see it first. I'll decide after I'll have a look at the area..."

"I have seen some destinations... but they are not private, not good for honeymooners like us. You can browse online though, several travel sites give excellent recommendation for honeymooners," he said. "Ah wait...let's browse online," he said and grabbed his phone from the center table.

Mike tap on the site containing informative articles about the beautiful tourist spot in El Nido Palawan.

The couple began browsing several hot spots and private resort destination in El Nido Palawan.

"Wow, I love this Island. Let's have our honeymoon in this place, Harmony Oceanfront Resort! Their villas are spacious... luxurious looking and boasting a private pool to please the guest. It's amazing relaxing on the pool while viewing the sunset and the magnificent ocean!" Caroline gushes in excitement.

"What an excellent choice you had, sweetie! Let's book that villa facing the ocean with an infinity pool so that we can watch the sunset while chilling in the pool. Unfortunately, we can't book right now because we haven't got the schedule of our wedding ceremony, yet. But as soon we'll have the requirements ready I'll book a five days stay on that villa of your choice," Mike said.

But when Caroline saw the accommodation price tag per night on that specific 270 sqm villa, she was speechless.

"OMG! It's 20 thousand pesos per night! Holy cow! Why it's so expensive?" she blurted out.

Mike laughed. "Hey, don't stress yourself out. I got it all covered. Honestly, it's just peanuts. I've been to a much expensive hotel and resort accommodations around the world and this price tag is nothing," he explained and planted a kiss on her forehead.

"A-are you sure?"

"Yeah..."

Caroline giggled, she wants to test if Mike will still push through with the villa. "I want to stay there for five days!" she grinned, joking.

"No problem! Let's have a five days honeymoon!" Mike agreed.

Caroline's jaws dropped. "OMG! That would be 100k total just for the villa accommodation! And we got to pay everything there aside from the villa! Are you sure?" she asked in disbelief.

Mike chuckled. "Yes, of course. Just leave everything to me, alright? I will do everything to make you happy," he said looking into her eyes full of love.

Caroline giggled feeling excited on her honeymoon day!

"I'm just joking. Do you think five days' honeymoon is too long?" she wants to know his opinion.

Mike shook his head. "Not really. Five days... is just enough time for us to enjoy each other's presence all day and all night long."

"Okay, it's five days then," she smiled and put her head on his shoulder, enjoying his loving presence while hiding the pain inside.

She needs five days' worth of heaven before she will descend into months of hell.

Life is indeed unpredictable, her life was going great just before that life-changing night until destiny put her in a cruel game again.

All of a sudden she wanted to cry, but Mike would surely be asking her why? Besides, she doesn't want to ruin this night.

"I'm going to the bathroom to pee," she murmured and stood up.

Caroline sauntered towards the bathroom and stays there for a few minutes, not to relieve herself but to calm her tormented self.

She's feeling restless, she needs to keep herself occupied. She exited the bathroom and went to the cabinet where the bathing suit was located. She grabbed a black one-piece swimsuit and donned it on her body.

She exited the bathroom, walked to the pool area, and waded into the water.

She looked at Mike and beckoned him with her finger. "Come here..."

Mike smiled and went to the bathroom to change into his swimming trunks.

A few minutes later, the couple was enjoying the water in the pool.

Caroline looked heavenward, gazing at the starry night above.

She'll acc.u.mulate lots of happy memories with Mike to store in her brain so that she can stomach what's she's gonna encounter in the house of Alex.

Destiny... indeed had a cruel habit of bringing back the past when she was about to leap into the bright future with her husband to be.

If she didn't meet Mike, and she's still in love with Greg, then it would be a lot easier serving him.

But since she already falls in love with Mike, she can no longer love Greg.

However, she needs to deal with her past first, before she can continue enjoying living her future with Mike.

Mike was puzzled by the gloomy expression he saw on his girlfriend's face. "Sweetie, why are you wearing that sad expression on your face? Did I say something wrong to you that made you upset?" he asked worriedly.

Caroline glanced at him. "Huh? I'm not sad. There's nothing to be sad about. I just remembered something in my past," she explained.

"W-what did you remember?" he inquired.

"I remembered what my daughter's late father had done to me. I thought that was the worst thing that ever happened to me. I nearly died. If I died on that day, our path will never cross..." she said sadly.

"Oh, sweetie, I'm sorry about what had happened to you. God is kind, he has other plans for you. He let you live because we were meant to be together in this lifetime," he hugged her from behind and kissed her head wanting to comport her.

"Don't worry, I'm committed to giving you everything, to make you happy and satisfied by my side. You shall never feel sad anymore. Your painful traumatic past is behind us now. It's now time for you to be happy. I'll take good care of you from now on," he added.

She wants his loyalty and devotion. Caroline looked at him in the eyes. "Can you promise me that you will never love another woman, only me?"

"Yes, of course. I promise you that I will never fall in love with another woman, only you, my wife!" he smiled lovingly at her.

Caroline was satisfied with his promise. She also needs to profess her undying love to him.

"Thank you for loving me. Thank you so much for accepting my past. I'm so lucky to have you... as my boyfriend and my husband. I will never love another man in this lifetime, only you," she made an oath.

Again and again, they swore their love to one another.

And that love is about to be tested in the coming days, weeks, and months.