A Call That Changed Her Entire Life

Emily called out Jacob's name repeatedly, but she could only hear the echo of her own voice from far away. She looked around but saw no one.

When no one responded to her call, she started to panic. Her mind was clouded with the tragic endings of lovers in TV series and this made her more anxious. She unconsciously rushed to the sea, braving the big waves and the cold water.

She was already far from the shore and water level was already on her waist. Her feet were barely touching the sand and the waves grew bigger and eventually she lost her balance. But before her body hit the water, a strong arm caught her and embraced her tightly from behind.

Emily was startled and turned around to see who it was. But the waves hit Emily's back again and she fell into the familiar arms with her face buried into the man's chest.

Jacob's charming and gentle voice echoed into her ears, "Hey, what's wrong?"

Emily was relieved to hear that sweet voice again, her heartbeat gradually slowed down. But instead of answering the question, she couldn't help but blame Jacob, "Where on earth did you go? You could have at least told me before you go!"

Jacob was surprised to hear these words from Emily. A slight smile crossed his face and he couldn't help but tease her, "You're worried about me, aren't you?"

" No, I'm not!" she stuttered, trying to avoid Jacob's gaze. She then pushed Jacob away and walked back to the shore.

Jacob walked right behind her still smiling. He gently said, "I was just resting on one of those big rocks. There's no need for you to worry, dear. Okay?"

"Yeah, fine. Whatever." Emily answered in a cold voice while walking back to the shore.

Jacob found Emily more attractive when she was pissed. As soon as they reached the shore, he cuddled her up from behind and whispered to her ears, "I'm sorry if I made you worry. But I'm happy to know that you care about me."

Jacob's arms were so strong, and his embrace was tight but gentle. When Emily tried to free herself from his embrace, she failed. She surrendered and grunted, "You're crazy!"

"What if I am?" he answered. Jacob kissed the back of Emily's ear and continued, "I'd rather be crazy and cured by you than to be normal without you."

Emily's face turned red and she could not say anything.

The people on the shore were busy with their own business – some were relaxing under the shade of their umbrella, others were enjoying the water, and few were tanning their skin under the heat of the sun. Emily and Jacob were like ordinary tourists in the foreign country beach. They blended in very well with the crowd and no one knew them; therefore no one could judge them.

This made Emily and Jacob more relaxed and happier.

They just enjoyed the heat of the sun, listening to the relaxing sound of the waves hitting the shore, and treating their eyes to the marvelous, infinite blue ocean.

the relaxing vibe of the beach made her more lenient to him.

hands as she ran towards them. "Please roast

to roast the lobsters

to sit beside Beryl. "Sit

Beryl pouted and said, "Daddy, why did you kiss only Mommy and not me? Don't you love me,

I love you too, my baby." Jacob lowered his head and kissed Beryl's cheek and patted her

smiled and

roasting area with the lobster and the other ingredients he

waited for a few minutes then flipped the lobsters and brushed sauce to the other side. When the lobsters were already cooked, he cut

concentrating on roasting the

eyes locked on the lobsters.

he sliced a portion of the lobsters and served it to her plate. Beryl smiled at the gesture of her

who had excellent cooking skills would always catch a lot of attention, especially

foreign ladies from the other table were stealing glances at Jacob as he was preparing the meal for

to Emily, "Mommy, I don't like the other women staring at

but did not want to pay any attention. But since her daughter mentioned it, she felt bitter for no reason at all and all she

them? I can't let them get Daddy's attention." Beryl said.

what are you talking about? You're too young to say those things," Emily said

was still worried about it. She said,

eat your lobsters, okay?" Emily shushed her daughter. She fed a small portion of lobster

mouth. At last, Emily was able to keep Beryl quiet while

the table. When he turned around to look at his family, he saw Emily blankly brushing some

back to her senses. "Oh, really? I'm sorry," she apologized. Emily stopped and put back the brush to the canister. She lifted her head and met his affectionate eyes and sweet smile. She blushed and moved

was only wearing a pair of trunks showing his long legs. His upper body was showing, flaunting his broad shoulders and muscular arms. His bronze skin complimented his manly features. One could say that Jacob was the perfect man.

the ladies

my stare?" Jacob

at his face, the

but did not want Jacob to see, so she grunted, "I'm not avoiding you. I just don't have a

feel that Beryl wanted to say something to him, but he suddenly stood up and