-Haruka POV-
"Right. That's the reason. Is it wrong for me to feel that way? After all, you're the person I love." He said that bluntly. Seriously, this guy.
"Levi Ackerman, you seriously treated your employees like that because of that?" I looked at him with a glare. I felt guilty for the others.
"I thought you wouldn't call me that when we're at work." He said that with a mischievous smile, and I realised I just called him by his name.
"I'm sorry, sir, I didn't mean to. But really, you shouldn't do that." I said that while sighing.
"I couldn't control myself back then. They doubted your abilities, then kept asking me those stupid questions. So that's not my fault." He said that, still resting his back on the chair. Ugh. I couldn't convince him at that time.
"Alright, sir, I see your reasons. Btw, I have a question I want to ask you. Are you really coming back to the art industry?" I asked him, looking straight in his eyes, to confirm it.
"Yeah. I'm thinking about returning to the art industry again." He said that without hesitation, even a bit.
"I believe you still have a lot of work to be done in the company, when will you have time to focus on arts? Not to mention, you even need to prepare the paintings for the grand prize and guest gifts. Seriously." I said that while sighing. Seriously, I couldn't read what this guy is thinking right now.
"I told you, didn't I? I'm not interested in being the heir, and I believe I've done more than enough for this company. It's time for me to step out slowly until my grandfather retires and make my father the next chairman. After that, I'm thinking about focusing on the arts again." He said it without hesitation, as confident as he is.
"Haa. I seriously don't care anymore. You better finish all your work first before you're thinking about focusing on something else. And btw, you don't have any other meeting today, sir. I'm leaving first, sir." I said that, ready to leave the meeting room.
"Oh, btw, Mr. Auclair, you should leave early today as we might be leaving for Pampelonne Beach tonight." He said that with a grin. What is he saying right now? Leaving where?
"Are you seriously telling me that just now?" I asked him, in disbelief.
"Well, I'm telling you now because we just discussed that yesterday. I mean Lucas and I. You see, the reason why I needed to go back early yesterday was because my father found out that I let Lucas handle the project, so that's why we need to get the shooting done by this week. If the meeting between Lucas and that model brat goes well, we'll be off to Pampelonne Beach by private jet tonight." He explained everything to me. Ugh. This is just too much for such an early morning.
"You just do what you want, right? Ugh. Just let me know whether we'll be leaving tonight or not later. I'm leaving first, sir." With that, I left the meeting room.
//SKIP//
"You're up, sleeping beauty. I was about to wake you up." I could hear someone's voice just now. My head is still feeling hazy. Wait, where am I right now? And who's voice have I just heard?
"Where am I right now?" I stood up from lying on the bed, and I could see Levi is smiling at me right now.
"We're at Pampelonne Beach, Mr. Auclair. Did you forget? You fell asleep as soon as we got on the jet last night. I guess that's already late last night." Levi said that while making his steps towards me.
"How did I end up here? And how did you get in?" I asked again. I don't remember what happened last night. I guess I'm really tired from yesterday.
"Of course I'm the one who brought you here. You were sleeping like a princess, so I don't want to wake you up. How did I come in? I sleep here with you, of course." He said it with an angelic smile, or should I say an evil smile?
"What did you say? You sleep here with me? On the same bed?" I asked many questions at one time, but then he laughed at me.
"Relax, Mr. Auclair. I slept on the sofa. I told you I wouldn't touch you, right? So don't worry. Now, you better get ready. We're going somewhere. I'll be waiting here." He said that with a smile. Without wasting any time, I woke up from my bed and left for the bathroom.
After 30 minutes, I was done getting ready. Since it's still early in the morning, I just wear casual clothes. I look at the balcony. Levi is there, breathing the fresh air. Until now, I had only realized a month ago that he really is handsome, and no one can deny that.
"You're done. So, shall we?" Levi looks at me. I quickly turn my head from looking at him. Luckily, he didn't catch me staring at him. He made his steps towards me.
"Yeah. So, where are we going? What about Lucas?" I asked him.
"We're going to watch the sunrise, of course. They said the sunrise view here is exceptionally beautiful. About Lucas, I bet he's still sleeping because he stayed up pretty late last night. Let's go." Levi said, making his step towards the balcony again. I followed him, and that time I realised this room has a bridge that connects straight away to the beach, just like my villa at Aussie.
"It's just like your villa, right? A bridge connected to the beach. I got this idea from watching a Korean drama long ago, actually, haha." He said that while laughing, walking along the bridge towards the beach.
"I didn't know you're into Korean dramas." I said that out of nowhere. This stupid mouth.
"Haha. I'm not. I lived with Lauren and Laura when I was a kid. I just happened to see them watch some of the Korean dramas that time. Come on, it's almost time." He grabbed my hand to walk along with him. He told me he wouldn't touch me, and yet he's the one who always grabs my hand first. I know this is not what he meant by touching me, btw. Well, I don't mind anymore. It's as if my heart keeps telling me that I'll be safe whenever I'm with him.
"Cool. Just in time. Look, Haruka." He said that and looked at me. I look at the ocean where the sun began to rise.
"It's beautiful." I said that in amazement while looking at the scenery. The reflection of the early morning sun on the calm, clear waters of the sea creates a peaceful and breathtaking scene. And not to mention, the soft light creates a warm, golden glow on the sandy beach, making the view much more beautiful.
"Right. No wonder those celebrities and influencers like coming here. I guess we should also take a picture of you with this beautiful sunrise. Hmm, let me be your photographer then." Levi said that, taking out his phone to take a picture of me.
"What are you doing? My shooting should be later, at 9, right? So there's no need for you to take a picture of me now." I said while trying to block his camera with my hand.
"That's okay. This scenery with you in it would be great too for the poster. Now, please, just let me take a picture of you." He said that, trying to move my hand gently. I don't know why, but I don't feel the urge to argue with him, so I just let him do what he wants.
"Perfect! I'll give these pictures to the photographer later." He said that with a happy face while looking at the pictures.I'm not interested to see them, btw.
"We still have time before your shoot. Would you like to have breakfast first? Or relax on the beach?" He suggested the activities we could do in the morning.
"I don't mind, really. Anything is fine." I replied, eyes still looking at the beach.
"Then we're going to do that both. Let's go!" Again, he just grabbed my hand without even asking me first. And we ended up doing everything he mentioned just now.
//SKIP//
"Brother Levi, Mr. Auclair, where have you two been?" Lucas asked as soon as we arrived at the shooting area. He looks a bit panicked. Of course he is. We're 30 minutes late, and neither of us realised Lucas kept calling. I guess we're too focused on enjoying what we've been doing.
"Sorry Lucas. I guess doing something with someone you love makes you lose track of time." Levi said so playfully. He doesn't feel guilty at all.
"Stop with that nonsense. I'm really sorry, Lucas. I'll go get ready now." I said that and rushed towards the changing room to change.
"Then let me go in with you." Levi said that, ready to enter the changing room with me.
"Are you stupid? I'm going to get changed and ready. You wait outside here." I flicked his forehead without thinking and then left him with Lucas there.
20 minutes later, I'm done getting changed. I didn't expect them to put some makeup on me. This is my first time wearing them, and I feel a bit embarrassed to go out right now. But I need to get this done quickly. I get out of the dressing room only to get them staring at me.
"What are you guys looking at? Is there something on my face?" I asked, trying to touch my face.
"No, there isn't, sir. It's just, this is my first time seeing a man this beautiful." The photographer said that out of the blue, making me feel more embarrassed.
"Ahem. Enough with the stares. You're going to make him uncomfortable. Didn't you say it's a bit late already? Get started now, then." Levi suddenly spoke with his cold voice.
"We're sorry, sir. Let's get started, everyone!" The photographer said, and then the shooting started.
//SKIP//
Finally, it's done. I didn't expect a simple photoshoot like this would take up to an hour. We're just taking photos, seriously. Now, I'm at the dressing room together with Levi, just resting. I don't even know why he's tagged along with me here.
"You know, I suddenly regret making you the face icon." Levi suddenly spoke and then took a seat beside me.
"Why? Because the photos didn't come out as good as you expected?" In an uninterested voice, I asked him.
"Of course that's not it. The problem is your photos turn out too pretty, that's why." He suddenly grumbled. The photos turn out too pretty then what's the problem?
"Levi, is the hot temperature messing up your smart head? What's the problem with that?" I asked him in confusion.
"The problem is, they got to see your pretty face, and now everyone in the world will be able to see that too when I should be the only one that should see that." He keeps rambling. So, that's the reason. This jerk is crazy.
"Levi, why don't you go get me something cold instead of keep talking nonsense like that? I'm going to rest for a while." I said that while yawning. I'm faking it, of course.
"Sure. I'll get you the coldest drink, so please wait here, princess." With that, he left. Finally, I have some time alone.
10 minutes later, I heard someone open the door. That should be Levi.
"Wow. It's really the second young master of the Auclair Family." An unfamiliar voice spoke, making me turn around.
"Alderic Daniel Chabernaud. What are you doing here?" I asked him in surprise.
"Ah, you know me, I'm glad. I'm here to shoot for the advertisement, of course." He replied to me with a smile and then made his steps closer towards me.
"Oh, right. But I was told that you would be coming later in the evening." I tried to act calm. I don't like this situation.
"Ah, it's just that my schedule for today got cancelled, so I was thinking about having lunch here. I didn't expect to meet you here, Mr. Haruka Charles Auclair. The photographer is right. You're too pretty for a man. Just like an angel. Especially those beautiful blue eyes of yours. As soon as I heard they said you would be here, I rushed over here. Right, let's have lunch together, shall we?" He said that, trying to grab my hand.
"Get your hand off of him."
TO BE CONTINUED!!