She fell on her knees as soon as she reaches the comfort room. She couldn''t stand Marcus'' presence. The lingering feeling she''s been trying to suppress for a year crumbled in just a minute of seeing him.

    She heaved a heavy sigh. How can she evade Marcus'' for good? Will she leave her work again? flee to other region? Then she thought of mother Cecil and the children. They need her.

    Well, since he''s married, he will surely go back to Z city after doing whatever his business here. Then she just need to bear with the pain of seeing him for a few more days.

    He''ll be gone, he''ll be gone… soon. Just bear with it a little, Jade. She encourages herself.

    Jade finish cleaning at least four more rooms before she headed to the staff room to have a quick change. She needed to be in the restaurant by two in the afternoon.

    Her mind is still in the muddle while walking down the seashore. She can''t help but think about that guy. Damn it, Jade! Shake him off your mind! She shook her head and breathe in and out before entering the door. To her surprise, no one is dining! The other servers are not around as well.

    Where are they? Did they close the restaurant? But I was not informed. She was about to pick up her phone to call the owner but the manager suddenly pop out of nowhere.

    "Sir, where are the others? Don''t we have any guests?" She curiously asked.

    The manager who seems to be in his mid-forties gave a smile. "The restaurant is reserved for today. But I need you to tend the guest upstairs."

    She creased her brows. Who the hell is crazy enough to hire the entire place? That person must be filthy rich to be doing such a nonsense thing. Except------- She paused.

    She was trekking the steps when a thought suddenly crossed her mind. Could it be-----

    Looks like she''s right. The second floor is an open space for people who want to enjoy a pleasant view while enjoying the best seafood the island could ever offer! But seeing how it was decorated from the walls to the ceiling makes it even more romantic.

    Whoever hired the place must be filthy rich! And whoever her woman is surely lucky.

    It''s her day.

    Ah, she''s worth to envy for making the man put his effort into this special date.

    Jade was smiling brightly as she gawked on the beautiful place coupled with the captivating waves dancing in the sea. Watching the sunset in this place will surely become a remarkable memory.

    If only she can watch the sunset with the man she loves and who truly loves her dearly…. If only. She suddenly frowns at the thought of it.

    "Did you like it?" A familiar voice echoed behind her. "Seeing how you smile makes me happy too. That means my effort did not go in vain." The man smiled with satisfaction.

    "You, what are you doing here?" Jade step back. "Did you…. do all this?" She gave another look around the place.

    "For you, yes." He was proud of himself.

    "Where do you think you''re going? I paid for this place, yeah, but your included in the package. You can ask your manager if you don''t believe it."

    That moment, her manager came up and confirm Marcus'' claim. "Please, attend to our guest for now. hmm?" He grinned meaningfully before leaving the two again.

    Jade forgot, her co-workers must have been hiding on the stairs eavesdropping at them! She scoffs at that thought.

    Marcus smirked as soon as Jade glared at him.

    "I chose your favorite foods. They''ll be serving it in a few minutes. So if you may, can we sit over there?" Without waiting for the woman to answer, Marcus glided his hand around her waist and guided Jade towards the table. He pulls the chair and motioned the woman to sit.

    Jade couldn''t grasp the situation. She still cannot understand why Marcus keeps on playing tricks on her. Is he enjoying wasting his time toying with her? Until when? She gritted her teeth in annoyance.

    A few minutes later, two of her co-workers came and serve delicious meal and Marcus was right, everything are all her favorite.

    She must admit, all are mouth-watering dishes! She''s been working in the restaurant for months now but she never tasted the food there, not even once. Most of the times, she gawks on the dishes she serves to tables and dream of enjoying them one day.

    However, the bills and the children''s basic needs should come first before her cravings.

    Luckily, Jess, her manager, introduced her to Mr. Kerie, who is willing to help the children in the orphanage. Yes, Mother Cecil''s house became an orphanage for the little angels who were abandoned by their own parents.

    Good thing she was given an additional day off starting tomorrow so she can lead the way for Mr. Kerie and his team to the mountainside.

    "Dig in. The food won''t jump into your mouth even if you keep looking at them the whole day." Marcus laughs a little.

    "Tsk!" She scoffs at him.

    "Let''s eat while catching up, can we?" Marcus added. "I know you''re tired and must be hungry all day. I heard you''ve been working since dawn until sundown since the other day. So why don''t you take this time to relax for a little while."

    Jade just gave a sigh before picking up the spoon and fork. Marcus is actually right, she''s super hungry!

    She doesn''t wanna speak with him though there''s a lot she''s curious about the man''s life. She has a lot of question in mind like what''s with the scar on his face? What happened to him? Why does he have a dangerous scar down to his neck? But she''s trying to suppress her mouth from saying a word. Once she asks about it, Marcus might think that she''s not over him yet and she doesn''t want to embarrass herself in front of him.

    She started eating and unknown to her, Marcus laid down his spoon and just take delight in watching the woman stuffs her mouth nonstop. She must really be hungry.

    She still looks cute despites how messy her mouth is. She looks like a little child eating messily. Amusing.

    Jade gulped nervously. She''s starting to dislike the words that are coming out from Marcus mouth.

    It''s heart whelming to hear that he never once forgot about her. But it must be a total lie! Impossible! He''s been enjoying his life with the ultimate love of his life—Rachelle.

    "Seeing that you''re doing good makes me feel at ease. At least your fine. It''s just that you lost so much weight. I was worried that I might not find you. But thank you for being safe. I wouldn''t be able to forgive myself if something bad happened to you." Marcus continued even if the woman never responded.

    Must be his guilt speaking. Jade reasoned to herself. She needs to, or else, she might fall for him again.

    "But now that I found you, I will never let you go. Can you come back to me? Let''s go back home." Marcus looks at her tenderly. Jade couldn''t help but raise her head to meet his gaze.

    "What are you doing? Just tell me what''s the catch?" Jade couldn''t hold it in any longer. She has to burst what''s inside her head. "What game are you playing right now? Why are you toying with my feelings? Can you just---- stop?"

    "But Jade I''m being serious here. I meant every words I said."

    "No, you don''t! It''s all a lie! You never loved me, Marcus, that''s the truth. You never did. So how can you tell me all those lies? And remember, our marriage… it''s fake! Or even if it''s not, we''re already divorced. So please----"

    "Who says we are?" Marcus cut her off.

    "How can you be so sure of that? Do you really think you and I are divorced?"

    Jade look up, confusion filled her eyes.

    "Who says where divorced? I never filed it!" Marcus couldn''t bear hearing her reasons anymore so he decided to spill the tea. "So we are still husband and wife according to the law."

    Jade was shocked. Dread fills her eyes. The spoon that she''s been wanting to throw at the man since earlier fell and made a clanging sound on the floor.

    "B-but… R-Rachelle----"

    "We never get back together! And the child, it''s not even mine to begin with."  He pouted in disappointment.

    No. Lies! Jade clenched her fist. You''re lying!