51 I Always Get It In (1/2)

The party on the island went on until dawn broke.Some guests stayed in the island, sleeping in nipa huts, with some in drunken stupor on open cottages. Other guests, for instance, Midori and Dan, and their assistants went back to the ship in the middle of the night. People were allowed to sleep in. In the morning, everyone was back in the cruise ship.

After they had their lunch, the four of them walked along the deck, passing by the swimming poolwherein women wearing strips of cloth they call swimsuits googly eyed Dan.

Dan was wearing a light blue casual shirt and dark blue chino shorts, with a pair of beige topsiders. His height and features, with his hazel eyes, despite the indifferent attitude, charmed the ladies.

Midori, who was idly walking beside him scoffed at the scene. It will really be a piece of work if she gets back together with him.

He noticed her expression and was amused. He was wondering if she felt jealous. He opened his mouth, about to say something, when a bug came jogging towards their group.

”Midori! Hi!” He was sweating as he waved his hand excitedly.

Midori's mouth twitched. 'Why did this guy suddenly address me like that?'

Dan's face turned murderous. This bug kept on buzzing near his lady. The assistants behind them looked at each other as they felt a chill on such a fine whether.

”We're playing basketball.” Tang Jinxuan declared.

”So? What does it have to do with us?” Midori's words stabbed him back.

Dan smirked as he heard her say ”us.” He might let this bug live for now.

Tang Jinxuan is suspicious of Midori's relationship with CEO Zhou. To test the waters, he sent him the invitation. ”CEO Zhou, I still can't believe we lost to you in yesterday's game. I hereby challenge you to a one-on-one!” His dramatic antics involved pointing towards Dan while cradling the ball in his other arm. ”First to get 10 shots in wins.”

Midori shook her head gently. This bug does not know whom he is challenging. She waited for Dan to calmly decline.

To her surprise, he replied, ”What's in it for me?”

Tang Jinxuan sleazily smiled. ”I'll have Midori Xiu for three hours!” His forefinger pointed to her.

Before Midori could protest, Dan calmly said, ”Deal.”

The prize opened and moved her mouth but no comprehensible words came out. She sat on a bench as the two men positioned themselves on the half court. She turned to Riley. ”Get me a cocktail!”

A while ago, Midori was certain that Dan can beat this guy. After all, he was a good shot in high school. However, doubts and worries flooded her when she became the prize. It would be alright if Dan wins since she could control him, in a way...but what if by chance he loses? Who knows what will that sleazy heir do to her!