Arbella's POV
I know it was a risk trusting Tyler with my heart, but I realized I trusted Matthew because I thought he would never hurt me, but what he did was unbearable and way too much for me to handle. I felt so glad Matt released me from his hold, and I could see the anger on his face as he looked at Ty.
But Tyler didn't back down. He remained consistent with his decision to protect me from my ex, and I couldn't deny I was hurting inside because I realized I was such a fool for falling in love and believing Matthew's lies
I felt so hurt because I never expected him to cheat on me. I thought he was so in love with me, and looking at him right now pleading to have me back made me feel so sick. How could he still profess his love for me knowing my sister was at his house waiting for him to come home?
I know that Matthew will always be handsome in my eyes, and I couldn't deny that in my heart; I still felt the same towards him, but the pain he had caused me wanted me to forget everything about him.
Matthew left, and I lost it. I couldn't stop myself from crying. I hold my tears at bay because I don't want Matt to know I am still affected by him, and the moment he left our house, I let my tears fall.
When Tyler pulled me closer to him and hugged me, I never felt so secure, not even in Matt's arms. And I wanted to thank Ty for making me feel this comfortable in his arms as I tried to stop the pain of Matthew's betrayal.
I know deep inside my heart that I couldn't take Matthew back because he hurt me beyond what I could imagine. And I know I can never forget how he cheated on me, and until now, I couldn't believe that he made me the laughingstock of the island by making my sister his girlfriend.
"How could he say he loved me when he attended a party with my elder sister and they were kissing? How could they betray me like this? I am just thankful someone was concerned enough to tell me what was happening with him and Lucy." I blurted out in between my sobs.
And I felt Ty's arms tighten around my body, and I put my head on his shoulder, and he allowed me to cry on his broad shoulder while I made his white t-shirt wet with my tears. Ty remained silent while I continued to sob, and I felt him caress my back as his way of comforting me.
"I hate myself for feeling this way, and I couldn't believe you would see me like this," I added.
"Hey, I know you are hurting, Ara. Just release all the pain so you will feel better." He said, and he hugged me for a long time until I was no longer crying, and I could say Tyler helped me a lot.
We drove away from our house, and I was thinking about Ty's offer. I know the time will come. I would beg him to have me as his girlfriend, but Ty's condition was weird. I could tell it would be impossible for me not to fall for him not only because of his handsomeness but because of what he is.
Even if I have only known him recently, I could say Tyler Edgebright is caring and kind, and the rumors I have learned about him were all lies, and I felt so glad I met him on the harbor that day, or I will never get the chance to know the island's heartbreaker.
"Did you record Matt harassing me?" I asked Ty as I watched the blue ocean over his car window; the endless water felt like calling me, and I realized how much I miss the water.
"No, I just got inside when I saw him pinning you in the wall, and I was so afraid if he would kiss you." He said, half-laughed, and his words took me off guard, and I wondered why it mattered to him if Matthew would kiss me since Matt was my ex.
I looked at him sideways, and he looked so hot while driving his car wearing the expensive shades that made him look like a model in a magazine.
"Don't look at me that way, Arabella," he said more than a whisper, and I giggled.
"Why are you afraid if Matt would kiss me?" I asked since I couldn't stop myself from feeling so curious.
"I don't want him to kiss you again after what he had done to you. He has no right to kiss that perfect lips ever again." He said, and I couldn't stop myself from blushing.
Why do I feel this way when I hear Ty give me compliments? I could feel my face turn bright red, and I couldn't believe he thought my lips were perfect; it sounded so wonderful coming from his mouth because it is not every day I will hear the most popular heartbreaker in town will tell me his appreciation of how do I look.
I know I am just an ordinary girl on this island, and I am not like the girls he dated. I am not beautiful, and I don't belong to the wealthy family living in his neighborhood.
And I can tell he was only doing this to make me feel better, and I hate to admit I am enjoying all this, and I am afraid he will get bored of me and forget about me overnight. I don't know if it is safe to trust Ty with my broken heart.
I don't want to accept the truth that even if I am still hurting because of Matthew, I couldn't stop myself from thinking about all the lingering kisses of Tyler Edgebright.
I know I am crazy right now, but I am tired of being the girl who wants to play safe always; maybe it would be more exciting to have adventure sometimes to have fun. And I know only Ty could make me feel that way.
"You told me to meet me at our souvenir shop; how come you ended up here in our house early this morning?" I asked him after a long silence.
"I wanted to pick you up and drive you to the shop, and I was hoping you could come with me by the time your mom got back from Sapphire." He said as he darted his eyes at me.
"Where are we going?" I asked, surprised.
"To have some fun." He responded, and I laughed.
"Why are you laughing?" He inquired, and I could tell my laughter amused him.
"I just couldn't believe that you would tell me that," I replied.
"Why? Don't you like to have some fun?" He asked, and his intense gaze penetrated my soul, and I shook my head.
"I do. I was laughing because I thought maybe I could have some fun with you, and I couldn't believe you were a mind reader." I said, and it was his time to laugh. And I realized even his laughter is beautiful.
"So, will you come with me?" He asked, and I was smiling like an idiot.
"It depends," I replied, and he raised his eyebrow.
"What does that even mean?" He asked, and I looked at him again while leaning my back on the backrest of the passenger's seat.
"Where are you taking me?" I asked him back.
"It would be a secret for now, but I assure you, Ara, you will love the place," Ty said, sounding confident, and I know I can trust Tyler.
I had trusted him by the time I boarded his yacht, and I arrived safely on Perfect Blue island; and he even offered his house for me to stay in, so I didn't need to think twice about it because I wanted to have some fun and forget the pain my sister and my ex inflicted on me.
"Okay, I will come with you, but if we go swimming, I don't bring clothes," I replied.
"Don't worry about it, and I know you were wearing a two-piece swimsuit underneath your Hawaiian dress." He declared, and I couldn't stop myself from laughing.
"How did you know about that?" I asked in disbelief.
"Well, it is normal for the ladies to wear a two-piece swimsuit every time they get out of their house because the water will always be tempting around here." He declared as he glanced at the ocean.
"The crystal clear water and the beautiful extended white shoreline will tempt you to swim. But to tell you honestly, I was only guessing." He said, and he laughed while I slapped his arm; and he took my hand and laced his fingers with mine, and I felt my heart somersault as I could feel the spark that traveled from my fingertips down to my spine.
"You were right, I miss the ocean, and before I put on my dress this morning, I realized maybe I could swim after working in the souvenir shop. That is why I put on my two-piece swimsuit." I replied, and I don't know why I love telling Ty everything about me, even the most superficial details of my day. Maybe because he made me feel I am important and matter to him.
The moment we arrived at our store, my mom was so busy entertaining customers, and I could tell many tourists came today after the weather cleared up.
"Hello, mom!" I said, and my mom smiled at me.
"Thank goodness you are here. I need to leave now." She said as she handed me the price list of our displays.
"Mom, this is Tyler, Ty, my mom Clarissa." I introduced Ty to my mom, and I could tell right away his two sets of dimples made my mom's heart melt as well.
"Nice to meet you, Tyler." Mom said with a beautiful smile on her face.
"It is my pleasure to meet you, Ma'am." He said.
"You can call me Aunt Clarissa, Ty." My mother said, and Ty beamed at her.
My mom left, and I was stunned when Ty told me he would be helping me. I couldn't believe we had sold half of the stock during the entire morning, and it was not a question at all because even girls from our community came to our shop and bought some souvenirs.
It was odd to see girls from the island buy souvenirs, but we needed income, and I can't tell them they live here on the island and are not allowed to buy. I know the reason why they surrounded and lingered in our shop; it was because of Tyler. I had fun, and I can't deny Tyler Edgebright grows on me.