Zhi Ruo and Howin stepped out of the helicopter to find themselves welcomed by rows of servants. Each one imminently ran off to collect their bags and to offer them drinks and sweets.
"Now that we're here I can finally tell you where we are!" Howin giggled. "Can you believe it? We are at the Natria oaks spa!"
Zhi Ruo was originally annoyed with Howin keeping it a secret but now she was just stunned, Natria oaks was a very reclusive luxury spa and retreat. The resort was known for its specialty in acupuncture and expertise in traditional Chinese medicine. Zhi looked all around trying to take everything in. This trip would probably be the only chance in her lifetime to be at such a place.
The thick trees and bamboo bushes easily helped to hide the resort away from the outside world and immediately filled Zhi with a sense of relaxation. "Who is Tadashi Gao that he can afford to send me here?" Zhi knew for a fact that even with her father's wealth he would still not be able to afford such a place.
A suite at a place like this is rented out hourly and the amount for a whole day was an amount Zhi didn't even dare guess.
As if Howin could read her mind Howin happily announced that they were going to stay for two whole weeks. "Isn't that great Zhi?"
Zhi couldn't answer, her jaw had dropped to the floor.
"Oh, come on. Just let loose. We are here for you to relax and heal!" Howin was ecstatic to be here. Howin decided being Zhi Ruo's manager was the best thing to ever happen to her. She slapped her hands together. "Thank you, Tadashi for pampering this woman and allowing me to benefit." Howin grabbed a beverage from a servant and took a victory sip. The drink was definitely alcoholic but the taste was so pleasant Howin was almost sure this trip would make her a lush.
The two were escorted to their suite. Tadashi booked one with two rooms. This would make it easier for Howin to take care of Zhi.
The private suite was top notch and Zhi almost died when the door was opened. An indoor lounge area was the first thing she saw when she walked it. The room was dazzling and more importantly, it was comfortable.
Zhi had rested on the plane with the heating pad on her chest which helped but now her chest and ribs were searing with pain from the walk to the room. Zhi decided to retreat to the shower to calm the pain.
The bathroom was designed like a zen garden. It was a water-resistant bathroom designed with Bamboo plants, grey stones on the floor and matching fabric shower curtains that put one instantly in a sense of ease. When Zhi got out she was confused to find her clothes hanging on a rack and her toiletries in a bag on the bed. Tadashi must have sent them ahead of time. Zhi's heart couldn't take much more from this guy. He was so amazing and thoughtful. Suddenly Zhi froze, "but that means Tadashi went through my things." Zhi rushed to find her underwear. Zhi's mind raced as she imagined him touching all of her panties. "That pervert." She started to search for her undies when finally she noticed next to her toiletries was a bag that zhi didn't recognize. She picked it up and inside was an unopened brand new pack of light pink and wight lace panties. Zhi turned tomato red again. Did he pick these for me?" They were cute and dainty. Not too simple but not flashy either. Zhi let out a breath of air. "Ok, this isn't bad at all."
Zhi wanted to thank him but realized she didn't even have her phone or have Tadashi's contact information. Zhi would have to ask Howin about that.
Howin booked a massage treatment in the suite for her and Zhi. The booking included a fruit platter, a bottle of sparkling wine, and music. Howin was already enjoying her own message by the time Zhi joined her. "Come, quick Zhi. This feels like heaven!"
Zhi quickly obliged and laid down while strong-handed women tenderly caressed every part of her body. Zhi was still thinking about Tadashi. She felt guilty for yelling at him at the party. Her mind wandered for awhile while she enjoyed the women's relaxing touch and then it hit her, she couldn't stay for two weeks, she had the movie to start filming soon. Zhi turned to Howin and very seriously she called out to her. "Howin I can't stay here for two weeks"
Howin lazily replied. "What do you mean?"
"I have a movie to film in two days. As amazing as all this is I'm going to have to leave tomorrow.
"Yes yes, darling, your movie right. Well, that's already been taken care of. You definitely have two weeks off."
"What do you mean?" Zhi had to stop for a second. "I really needed that part Howin." It was rare to find a quality movie that her stepsister would allow her to take part in. "I can't miss this opportunity."
Howin laughed. "I'm your manager now Zhi Ruo. You don't have to worry about things like that anymore."
Zhi couldn't, not worry. Howin didn't know Fang Mi. And she definitely didn't how broke she was and how badly she really needed that part.
"Relax Zhi, I can feel you stressing from here. Just know that they can't have a movie without a female lead and right now theirs quit yesterday when she didn't show up for filming."
"What happened to Shi Cho?" Zhi asked.
Howin laughed. "How am I supposed to know? I'm here with you, now shut up. This massage is supposed to loosen and relax muscle tension and blockages. This will definitely help you."
After what Shi Cho tried to do to her, Zhi didn't care one bit that she wouldn't shoot this movie with her so Zhi silently went back to enjoying the message and didn't worry about it.
The full-service bar included wine, beer, and cocktails wich was where Howin spent most of her time while Zhi rotated through treatments from meditation teachers, sound healers, shamans, breathing specialists, and therapy treatments. This all made Zhi's recovery time cut in half and she was expected to be healed by the time they left.
Zhi received five-star treatment like this for the whole two weeks. Finally, it was the last couple of days before Zhi and Howin would leave. Everything was going so smooth and then one of the servants noticed Zhi Ruo from her most beloved idols fan page. "This was the girl Jin Hyun was looking for. Of course, she was. Only the best could be here at a place like this. Only a beautiful and wealthy woman like this could catch the eyes of my Jin Hyun." This woman was definitely worthy of her king's heart. The servant women snapped a quick picture of Zhi lounging by the pool and posted it anonymously on Jin's account. "Jin's Cinderella spotted at Natria oaks spa."
"This should make my king happy," the servant girl laughed to herself.