The Royal Contract-Chapter 1309: Eye to eye

She loved to be out of there, closer to nature, as she stared outside the bedroom, overlooking the vast, captivating blue ocean.

Although she could not imagine leaving the city where she had lived her entire life, she still enjoyed a break from her chaotic life.

"This is perfect." She thought. A few days away from the pollution, the fast pace, and her rat-race life.

She could finally have the vacation that she and her husband needed. And she guessed time to slow down and care for her unborn child.

Her husband had been nagging her to rest, take a day off or leave from work. However, she never felt the need.

On the contrary, she thought working had helped her forget, even temporarily, the trauma and the pain of losing a child.

"I know you will love it, Jacky." Marcus stood behind her, placing his warm hands on her shoulders as they both marveled at the spectacular view.

And he was right about that because he knew her too well. He could even predict what she needed before she realized it.

It was like they could finish each other's sentences. In some weird way, their brains had an invisible connection that linked their minds to a single thought.

"Now, you are going to be late for your meeting." She turned around and pushed her husband toward the door.

Luckily, their flight did not encounter any issues, giving them enough time before he had to leave for his meeting.

Still, he had to leave her for a few hours to herself to attend to business matters. But that was not a problem since she had already planned something to occupy her time.

"Are you sure you will be ok on your own?" Marcus asked, looking skeptical, more likely worried about leaving her alone.

However, he stopped by the door and turned to face her. He put his hands again on her shoulders while staring into her eyes.

"Stop worrying. I have you on my speed dial." She pulled out her phone from her pocket, wiggling it before him. "Any signs of a small problem, you will be my first call."

She wished to assure him she would be fine while he was away. Besides, she would not be alone the entire time. Many people would be with her at the resort.

In addition, she would not be surprised if someone followed her around without her knowledge. She was sure her husband already hired a bodyguard to assure her safety.

"Still, you can go with me. Then, we can..." He was saying, but she cut him off.

"I don't think so. I came here to relax and not listen to business craps." She disagreed with his offer. "Now, go. You are already late." She insisted.

She tiptoed and kissed him before opening the door. Only this time, she did not allow him to stay, watching him leave their room.

Quickly, she rummaged through her luggage, taking out a nice pair of tee and denim shorts. She wanted to change into more comfortable clothes.

"I guess it is time." She had a task to do, but it did not limit to exploring the place.

Of course, her doctors warned her about the risk and dangers of being pregnant. And she intended to practice every precaution.

But it did not mean she should confine herself in her room or the bed. She still needed some exercise and food to eat.

"Where can I find a nice cold drink?" She asked the cleaning lady that she had passed by in the hallway.

But first, a refreshing, delicious drink would be better for her parch lips. Then, she could continue to pursue her plans while her husband was away.

The woman gave her a simple direction toward the outdoor bar where they were serving their drinks. When she reached it, she hurriedly took a stool and ordered a fresh juice.

She could finally see the appeal of this luxurious, exclusive island. It was not just the beautiful villas or hotels that made it expensive but the exceptional nature itself.

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"I can tell that you just arrived on the island." The local woman who served her drink welcomed her with a friendly smile.

She even ushered her to a table with a comfortable chair and a large umbrella to shade her from the direct sunlight.

"What gave me away?" She asked as she sipped on her cold, freshly prepared drink, sitting comfortably on the chair and looking at the other few guests roaming around.

She would have liked to see more people, but the resort was not fully operational yet. But it would be soon.

Marcus was making sure of that as he finalized all the paperwork. Alex and Dani would be the new owner of this fine establishment.

"You kept looking around as if you could not get enough of your surrounding." The woman said as she tilted her head as if observing her.

"Or I may be wrong. And you are looking for someone. Maybe I can help you." She speculated as her eyes monitored the nearby tables.

Indeed, she was scanning the area. Not just looking at the scenery but trying to find someone. Maybe, she hoped to bump into a friend accidentally.

"You are good at this." Jacky complimented the woman, who probably had many experiences reading people who came by to visit their place.

"So which one am I right?" She asked, but obviously, she was enjoying their conversation.

"Just the first one." She admitted, raising her hand quickly in the air. "I am surveying the beautiful sight and hoping to see someone." Then waving them toward the ocean.

"You have a beautiful place." She conspiratorially said but did not say her other intentions.

Of course, she was not sharing anything with her. Although she looked like Mother Teresa, she was still a stranger.

But she could not help but wonder where her friend was. She hoped to find her friend among the crowd, enjoying the sun.

Nonetheless, she did not expect that the place would be massive. Her friend could be anywhere. For all she knew, her friend could be on the other side of the island.

"Yes, and we hope you will find your stay enjoyable." The friendly woman said before she moved along to wait on the other customers.

Nevertheless, she was not losing hope as she sipped her drink. She had a few more hours before Marcus returned from his meeting.

She would continue to act like a tourist and explore the various areas of the resort. Maybe by then, she would have found what she was looking for.

"Hey!" She quickly answered the buzzing sound. "How is your meeting?" She asked, sounding like everything was fine.

She was about to leave the lobby after getting more information about the resort's facilities when she heard her phone ring.

Of course, she did not want to give her husband a reason to worry when nothing was wrong with her. Besides, she did not want him to call her every minute if he detected anything fishy in her demeanor.

"Great!" He responded. "What about you? What have you been doing?" He asked, acting like he was clueless.

However, she knew better. She had seen two casually clothes men who tried hard to blend in with the crowd as another guest. But she could swear they were watching her. She knew the profile.

"Oh! I have been wandering around, trying to get the feel of the place." Jacky told her husband, playing it cool.

Of course, she would prefer to explore this beautiful place with him, but she had another purpose for doing it alone this time.

"I hope you are not tiring yourself too much." He reminded her, showing his concern in his voice.

She could not wait for him to return from his meeting and make this their official vacation. But in the meantime, she was taking advantage of the situation.

"Of course not. I will return to our room when I feel the first sign of fatigue." She promised him. freewēbnoveℓ.com

She would not compromise the safety of their child in her womb. But so far, she only felt the energy cruising in her vein. It was probably adrenaline or her pregnancy hormones.

"You better get back to your meeting. So you can finish soon." She told him. She knew that negotiations like that could take hours, especially if they had to iron out some glitches.

She said her sweet goodbye, leaving a promise of a surprise when he returned. But for now, she had some exploring to do.

She was about to exit the lobby when she saw her friend. She knew she was not mistaken. It was her, walking toward her. But she was reading something on her phone, so she did not see her.

"Hey!" She stopped her friend, excited to bump into her. Of course, it was not accidental since she had been planning the coincidental meeting.

She could see the momentary shock on her face before she relaxed when her friend saw who she was. She guessed she had spooked her with her surprise appearance.

Her friend appeared like she saw a ghost as her face slightly paled, and her hands shook. But she eventually recovered, pulling her to the side.

"I did not mean to startle you, but I hope to see you before Marcus does." She explained, hoping that her reasoning would suffice.

The last thing she wanted was to cause problems or create difficulties when the situation was complicated enough.

She just wanted to help by giving her friend a heads-up. She knew Marcus disagreed with her, but she believed this was the right thing to do.

She guessed these were the few occasions when she and her husband did not see things eye to eye.