His Loving Embrace

When are we going to land? I'm really tired. " Ethan just chuckled. " It was already announced that we should get ready as we are about to land.

What are you complaining about? That's was about a year ago. Ethan looked at me closely. That was barely five minutes ago. I know I am overreacting but I can't wait to feel the sands beneath my feet again. 15 hours is not a short amount of time.

Okay, welcome to Singapore. Ethan said smiling.

We had landed. When we came down, I looked around the airport. It did not seem bad at all. Ethan contacted his driver and soon he arrived. Though I was tired, I could not stop myself from looking around. The view was really beautiful.

I felt a hand wrapped around my shoulder. I looked at Ethan. He was smiling at me as usual. Don't worry. When you are fully settled, I will show you around. " I smiled in appreciation. " Thank you Ethan. Thanks for everything. If not for you ...Shhhh... now rest. He said putting my head on his chest. We have a long way to cover." Okay" I mumbled and closed my eyes.

I opened my eyes to find myself on a bed in a strange room. At the end of the bed was a blurry figure. I looked closely at the figure and found out that it was Ethan. He was putting on ear phones. when are we going to land? I'm really tired. Ethan just chuckled. It was already announced that we should get ready as we are about to land.

What are you complaining about? That's was about a year ago. Ethan looked at me closely. That was barely five minutes ago. I know I am overreacting but I can't wait to feel the sands beneath my feet again. 15 hours is not a short amount of time.

Okay, welcome to Singapore. Ethan said smiling.

We had landed. When we came down, I looked around the airport. It did not seem bad at all. Ethan contacted his driver and soon he arrived. Though I was tired, I could not stop myself from looking around. The view was really beautiful.

I felt a hand wrapped around my shoulder. I looked at Ethan. He was smiling at me as usual. Don't worry. When you are fully settled, I will show you around. I smiled in appreciation. Thank you Ethan. Thanks for everything. If not for you ...Shhhh... now rest. He said putting my head on his chest. We have a long way to cover. Okay I mumbled and closed my eyes.

I opened my eyes to find myself on a bed in a strange room. At the end of the bed was a blurry figure. I looked closely at the figure and found out that it was Ethan. He was putting on ear phones. Ethan I called out to him but he did not answer. I got from from the bed. As I moved closer to him, he noticed my presence.

You're awake. He removed his ear phones and smiled. " Why do you always smile? I asked, sitting beside him. Must I have a reason to smile? Besides it just comes naturally. Hope you're feeling rested? Yeah. Why didn't you wake me up? I asked.

In addition to your ' special gifts', you're also a deep sleeper. I tried waking you up several time.

You did not even move. So I carried you here. Special gifts? What special gifts do I have? I asked confused. He grinned at me and said. Snoring with your mouth open, picking your nose, putting...

Enough. That's enough. My cheeks heated up in embarrassment hearing what he said.

He saw me again. I shifted from him and looked away. Now you're being shy. Stop it Ethan. It is not funny. I never said it was. He said and moved closer to me. I quickly stood up from the bed..

What is th...I'm hungry. I said cutting him short. Okay... Freshen up and come out. He said and left the room. I went to the bathroom. After a long bath, I left the bathroom and I wore something light. Then I called mum. We spoke for a while and promised to call when dad wakes up. Then I called Evelyn to inform her of my arrival, she was really happy and we also spoke for a while. I decided to call Hannah and Emily the next day. With that I left the room.

As Ethan showed me around the house, I noticed that he had a high taste in expensive things because everything in the house screamed money. My room, which was supposed to be the guest room was at the left side of the house while his room was at the right side.

Outside of the house was just as beautiful as the inside. His house was bungalow. There was a car at the porch. The view outside shows a small simple building but inside of the house screams something else. After showing me around, he took me inside for dinner. The meal is nice. I said breaking the silence between us while eating. I am glad you are enjoying it. He smiled. I prepared it. " He added. Show of. I murmured. Heard you. 

You have a simple but great taste in good things.

Yeah. I don't really fancy big things so the small things I buy, I try to maintain it. I looked at him in amazement. Try to maintain it ? Ethan this place screams money. The curtains alone should cost a fortune. Exactly how rich are you? Now I think of it you never really mentioned what you do and the position that you hold. Ethan chuckled at my outburst. If you must know, I am the CEO of Prisma hotels. I looked at him to see a hint of sarcasm on his face but there was known.

You're joking.

Do I look like someone that is joking ?"

" So that gigantic beautiful hotel that we past on our way here was yours? "

Can I claim something that is not mine? Also, that is not the only one. There are five more of them round Singapore. 

Hmm... Hard to believe that a famous CEO lives in a mushroom. " I said while drinking a glass of water.

Listen here miss, CEO, yes. Famous, I am not so sure about that. I always keep a low profile. As for ' mushroom', does this place looks like a mushroom to you? You said it yourself that this place screams money. If you're talking about the size, I already told you that I don't like big things.

I looked around and then at him. " Do you clean this place up yourself? 

" It depends on how busy my schedule is. If I am free. I clean up myself if not I employ people to do it for me. Enough talking now. Eat up so that we can discuss the next line of action. Also I already called my friend and told him about you. "

"What did he say? " I asked curiously. Though there is no vacant position, he decided to make one for you since we are close. He said if you are free tomorrow, you can come for the interview. I looked at Ethan again and returned to eating my food. I wanted to tell him thank you but being Ethan, he might get offended. I just hope that one day, I would be able to pay him back for all his kind deeds.

I took my plate and Ethan's plate to the kitchen to wash it. As I stepped inside, I could not help but admire the design it. ' the interior designer really did a great job here. ' I said to my self. Washing the plate, I kept it on the plate rack.

Everything was neatly arranged. ' the person that cleaned up this place also did a great job. ' I said knowing how disorganized Ethan can be. ' only God knows how he is able to manage such huge hotels.' You did not have to do that. I turned around and saw Ethan walking towards the fridge. Do what?

I asked. You did not have to wash the plate.

There's a dish washer. He said and pointed to my left I looked at it and saw the dish washer. How could I not have noticed. There are lot of unimportant things here. And there cost a lot of money. But what do I know, I am standing in the same kitchen with a rich, not so famous CEO.

Closing the fridge, he chuckled. And she said that I live in a mushroom. Then he looked at me. Do you realize your words are contradictory? He asked walking away from the kitchen.

I followed him until we reached the living room.

We both sat on the couch. Well, you leave in a mushroom full with wonders. He chuckled again. I understand that you are rich and all but how did you reach to such a great height ? I asked.

It was not hard.

"Really?"

Just kidding, it was very hard. I have always wanted to follow dad's footsteps of owning a chain of hotels round the country but he wanted me to be a lawyer. After he dumped me here, I abandoned his dreams for me and followed mine. I started from the scratch alongside with Wilson. 

Who's Wilson?

 My bestie. When dad saw I was persistent, he supported me and was able to own my first hotel here. As the years past, I already owned 5 more.

Guess what? Dad was proud of me.

I laughed. Of course he was. Every parent will be proud of their children's success. 

Jesse said looking at his wrist watch. 

Do you want to go out? 

To where?

To check out myyyy hotel. 

Show of. I muttered. I heard you again. 

I meant I would love to. He just smiled. What's with this guy always smiling?

Go get dressed. I will wait for you outside. Okay. I said and went to my room. I opened my luggage and brought out a blue evening dress.

Since I had bathed earlier, I did not feel the need to do it again so I dressed up, did a light makeup and went outside.

You're looking stunning. Ethan said as I approached him. 

Thank you. I said blushing.

You're not looking bad yourself.

As always. 

You could just say thank you.

Why?

You know what, I don't have your time.

I looked around. Where's your driver. He is not a permanent staff. I only call him for emergencies.

Hmm... Typical you. I said and joined him in his car and he drove off.

The ride was an interesting one. We chatted all the way to the hotel. When we got there, I noticed that it was even bigger than expected. The surrounding was very spacious even with all the cars trooping in. With the way the attendant attended to us showed that she did not know that Ethan was her boss.

At a time, I wondered if actually Ethan was keeping a low profile or he was just making empty claims.

He noticed my doubts and laughed at me. After we left, we headed home but not after buying ice cream.

Today was really a long day. I muttered to myself after retiring to my bed. Singapore is really nice. Then I realized something. Through out yesterday and today, I did not even for once think of George. I squealed happily. I am getting over him. I thought to myself. So many unpleasant things have happened but they are all in the past right. It was not too late to move on and start again.

All these were possible because of Ethan. I imagined his smile in mv head wondering how manv hearts that smile has stolen. I closed my eyes to sleep but I kept on seeing his smile. 

Why did your daughter fall for George and not Ethan? I heard a voice in my head say.

I shot my eyes opened. That was dad's voice. Why am I thinking of these things. It was not like I am falling my ex bro... jeezzz Selena shut up shut up shut up. How can you think such a thing. You're still moving on. Infact, you have not moved on. It is all in your head. Yes. I said to myself and breathed out.

but these are signs that you're having feelings for Ethan. You cannot get him out of your head, you blushed when he teased you earlier and also when he complimented you. And through out today, you did not think of George. 

Not even once. 

It was because you were with Ethan. My subconscious said.

Shut up. I said aloud myself. There's no way no one can move on so fast. It is not even up to two weeks I divorced George. And falling for his brother is out of it. 

Selena you stupid girl, Love does not matt...

Shut up. I don't want to hear anything else. I said shutting out my subconscious. I closed my eyes once more, ignoring his smile and forcing myself to sleep.