The next morning Zara texted Sebastian after packing her bags.
'I will come to the island on Wednesday as my boss granted me leave from then. I am coming with my friend and we already booked our tickets'
It's night in Sebastian's place so Zara have to wait till evening to get his reply. She spent her day absent minded in the office. She applied for a week's leave and her boss granted her leave because she completed her previous task successfully.
"What do you want to eat?"
Meredith asked when she saw Zara going into her room after watching TV for three hours continuously. She looked so lost or maybe sad. She wanted to ask why she is sad but held back because Zara is not good at expressing her worries and it's their fault as parents.
They never asked their children about their thoughts or problems and Zara got used to being that way. She tries to solve her problems by her own.
Meredith always felt guilty for not being with her kids when they needed her. She never supported them emotionally, Jenna and Zara never blamed her for that as they knew her situation. She only followed her husband.
"I am not hungry mom, I am going to sleep"
Zara went into her room and locked her door. She is waiting for his reply and she is scared. What if he ask her to come alone? No she wouldn't give in to his demands.
She still couldn't believe the man of her dreams threatening her to be with him. He even asked her to marry him. She never believed in fantasies but now her life was like one of them.
When she is trying to prepare herself for the battle her phone rang. She saw the caller ID and gulped subconsciously. After taking a deep breath she answered the call
"Who is coming with you?" asked Sebastian as soon as Zara picked the call.
"My best friend" said Zara biting her nails.
"If you play any tricks, trust me, you don't like my actions"
Sebastian warned her gritting his teeth. He saw the message when he woke up and called her immediately. She's good at manipulating him otherwise how could he escape from his bodyguards trusting a stranger. She has that power over him.
"SHUT UP, who do you think you are to threaten me? And listen I can't promise to be with you. We are meeting to make things clear UNDERSTAND!!"
Zara lost her temper and shouted at him. She didn't want to be a coward anymore. She hated his dominance and didn't want to back down.
"We'll see"
Sebastian grinned wickedly making her nervous. Be patient Sebastian! He got the details about her but not the address. So he threatened her to meet him at the island.
She told him it's one of her bucket list destinations she wanted to visit when they were in the restaurant and he will fulfil her all wishes.
Zara cut the call and collapsed on the bed. She tossed for three hours before drifting to sleep. Sebastian is so excited to meet Zara so he cancelled all his meetings and appointments for a week to spend some quality time with her alone.
"You texted him that we are coming on Wednesday but why are here two days earlier" asked Paula as soon as they stepped into their hotel room.
"Why is it always him to blackmail me? It's my turn now"
Zara smirked before calling Sebastian. Paula sat on the edge of the bed frowning. She wanted to book tickets on Wednesday morning but Zara booked them on Monday and they are here by seven in the evening.
"What are you up to Zara Jones?"
Paula asked Zara who is leisurely wandering around the room placing her phone near her ear with her deep voice. Zara gestured her to stay quiet. Sebastian picked up in two rings
"Missed me Sunshine"
Sebastian rested on the recliner chair in his balcony enjoying the view. He is just thinking about her by seeing the moon when she called him.
Perhaps she heard his silent pleas. Zara rolled her eyes before speaking arrogantly
"I am here as I promised. You have twenty four hours to meet me as my flight is at ten tomorrow evening and I should leave the island by nine to reach the airport. I will text you the details. This is the ultimatum and do not threaten me using my family. If you are a man accept the dare and keep your promise"
With that Zara hung up the call and threw the phone on the bed breathing heavily. She is still in shock remembering her courage to speak with him. Did she just challenge him? Oh my god Zara you are so brave.
"What the hell Zara?" shouted Paula as soon as Zara hung up the call. Zara who is busy praising herself came back to senses
"Why should we listen to him darling? If we accept all his demands, he will take us granted for everything so we should not give him a chance" said Zara stretching her muscles.
Paula shook her head in disbelief. Zara is really crazy to challenge Sebastian. She unpacked her luggage and told Zara to send him the details.
"So are we leaving tomorrow? Didn't we book this room for a week?"
Paula asked making Zara laugh out loud.
"Of course not darling, he can never make it to this island by tomorrow evening. And as he promised he shouldn't threaten me using my family. I am free from his threats and even if he use his influence to search for me he can't because I booked this room using your identity and he don't know about you. He thinks that I left so we can enjoy this trip. Darling!!! Finally we made it to our favourite island"
That's right. Sebastian can't make it to the island as it takes more than twenty three hours from Sebastian's place.
Zara jumped on the bed squealing and Paula joined with her, pillow fighting with Zara. They have been friends for years and wished to visit this island once in their lifetime but never had a chance now because of Sebastian they are fulfilling one of their dreams.
Sebastian stared at the blank screen for few seconds before standing abruptly. He opened his door swiftly stepping out but held himself back. He took a deep breath before sitting on the bed running his hands through his hair.
He knew it, how can Zara be obedient? She is smarter than he thought. How dare she to challenge his male pride? He really underestimated her, she, who helped him to escape from his well trained bodyguards and wrapped him around her fingers in just one night, how can she listen to him?
When he is planning something in his mind his phone buzzed indicating a pop up. He saw Zara's text about their meeting place. He made few phone calls before closing his eyes to sleep. Zara Jones, you can't escape from me. Never in this lifetime.