C2 CARTER

I let the cold water run down my throat so that I could at least get rid of what happened a while ago and somehow lessen the embarrassment I felt when Carter saw me.

It's already late at night. Carter and I decided to spend our time here at the seaside. I don't have any idea how he brought me here, but I think I should thank him for doing this.

If Carter didn't come up when I fainted a while ago, then I don't know what might happen to me.

The cold air from the sea sent shivers down my spine. I gripped my hands on the coat on my shoulder that Carter lent me a while ago. He knew that I'm not used to cold weather, so he decided to put his coat on my shoulder to lessen the cold I felt while we were still here.

He told me that he purposely showed himself in La Carte just to fetch me. He found out from Caleb that Yemi was with me, and he already had an idea where Yemi would take me.

Carter once warned me about being friends with Yemi, so I know that what I did now made them upset, especially him, who was now looking at me with his annoyed look.

"If I didn't arrive to fetch you, then there's a possibility that you're already doomed," Carter said, which made my mouth shut in embarrassment. He leaned on his seat and scoffed insultingly. "Imagine the trouble you brought to our family..."

All my life, Carter never treated me as his friend, unlike his brother, Caleb, who always supports me. Carter treats me like a servant. Sometimes he's a bit rude when he's dealing with me. The first time we met each other, he almost kicked me out of their house because of his irritation, which seemed meaningless.

"I said I'm sorry," I said, even though my eyesight was already blurred because of dizziness. "Caleb was right. I shouldn't leave the house without letting you two know."

He scoffed again, which made me secretly roll my eyes.

"Caleb already told you not to go with your rebellious friend; why did you go anyway?"

He turned to look at me with furrowed brows. Based on the way he looks at me, it looks like he's annoyed that I left them without asking for their permission.

It never entered my mind that this would happen to me, so he shouldn't blame me because I neither want nor like this.

If I had known that Yemi had this plan in the first place, then I would not have allowed myself to accept her invitation.

"I said I'm sorry," I said.

He didn't reply to what I said because of his irritation. I knew that, until now, Carter still hadn't forgiven me. I don't want to make him upset more, so instead of opening another topic, I decided to just shut my mouth.

Carter wasn't treating me well. He never sugarcoats the harsh words he throws at me. I feel like ever since I lived in their house, he never treated me right.

He's mean every time he's with me, and Caleb knows that. We often argue for no reason. Now that he's here by my side, while looking at me with his caring eyes, I couldn't help but feel confused.

I didn't expect that despite his rude treatment towards me, he still has the caring side he chose to hide from me.

Is he ashamed to show his true color to me, or does he just really dislike me because he felt something towards me?

I have a strange feeling that I want to get rid of myself. I want to bring it out now that Carter is here by my side, and I knew that he can't reject me for what I want to happen now.

"Have I told you lately how much I adore you?"

Carter turned to look at me with furrowed brows. I chuckled when I realized that I had blurted out the thoughts I had about him.

His face turned bright red because of what I said, so I couldn't help but chuckle a bit. I slowly leaned closer to him while looking directly into his brown eyes.

His brows furrowed because of my compliment. His milky complexion reddened a bit, and it made my heart flutter at his reaction.

"I love the way you look at me when you're blushing," I said and leaned towards him to give him a peck kiss. "You're turning me on."

"What the hell are you doing—"

Even before he could finish what he was about to say, I hurriedly grabbed his neck and gave him a passionate kiss. He returned my kisses when he sensed that I wanted something to happen between us. His passionate kisses slowly went down my neck, which made my back arch in pleasure.

I lowered the strip of my dress, giving him access to my body. He already knew that I wanted something to happen between the two of us, and based on his look, it seems like he really likes the actions I showed him.

I don't know either why I feel this way towards Carter. Yes, his charm is immeasurable. He has an intoxicating smirk, and I know that a lot of women would almost die just to get his attention.

I admit that I didn't feel attractive towards him before, so it's a puzzle to me why I feel this way all of a sudden.

I stiffened a bit when he stopped kissing me. He avoided me when I tried again to kiss him on his neck. Based on his look, it looks like he realizes what I'm doing now.

Even I am confused by the heat I feel right now. I've never been attracted to men, so these actions I'm showing him make me confused.

"I want you, Carter..."

I tried again to kiss him, but he grabbed my shoulders and fixed me in my place between him. His eyes darkened because of what I said, but he remained in his position while glaring at me.

"You're just drunk, Jia," he said, with his furrowed brows. He looked annoyed and irritated by my position on top of him. "Stop doing this shit."

Even before I could part my lips to ask him, I accidentally vomited right in front of his face. He grunted because of what I did, while I couldn't do anything but turn my back on him and throw up in the sand on his side.

Carter continued to curse behind me, while I couldn't do anything but throw up next to him.

"You kissed me just to puke?" he asked.

Annoyance was evident in his tone, while I did nothing but throw up on his side. I knew that his eyes were already glaring at me. He will definitely punch me if the alcohol I consumed earlier ever gets out of my system by tomorrow.

I wished it was just a dream, because if it's not, then I'll just let the ground swallow me to conceal the embarrassment I feel right now.