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

waving her hands as she ran towards them. "Please roast some lobsters

Since most tourists preferred to roast the lobsters themselves, the waiter who was attending

kissed Emily's forehead as he led her to sit beside Beryl. "Sit tight and relax. I will roast

said, "Daddy, why did you kiss only Mommy and

lowered his head and kissed Beryl's cheek and patted her head. "Feel

and

to the roasting area with the lobster and the other ingredients

he carefully put the lobsters on the grill, then brushed sauce onto the lobsters. He waited for a few minutes then flipped the lobsters and

was concentrating on roasting the seafood for

with her eyes locked on the lobsters. She was excited to taste

so he sliced a portion of the lobsters and served it to her plate. Beryl smiled at the gesture of her father and started to munch on

skills would always catch

were stealing glances at Jacob as he was preparing the meal for his

and whispered to Emily, "Mommy,

did not want to pay any attention. But since her daughter mentioned

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

You're too young to

said and was still worried about

okay?" Emily shushed her daughter. She fed a small portion of

mouth. At last, Emily was able

saw Emily blankly brushing some sauce onto the lobsters repeatedly. He gently stopped her, "I think that's enough sauce,

"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

His upper body was showing, flaunting his broad shoulders and muscular arms. His bronze skin complimented his manly features. One could say

worried about all the ladies around here, '

Why are you avoiding my stare?" Jacob asked as he gently lifted Emily's

at his face, the more she realized how sexy Jacob was. She suddenly felt a tingling sensation

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

him, but he suddenly stood up and