Day Fifty…
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Abigail's self-control was being tested by Nathan's flirty gestures. He was clearly tempting her despite her resistance.
But her strong resolve not to engage in a very intimate moment with Nathan won her over. She had to respect the real Abigail and Dave.
"Nate, let's eat!" Abigail simply pushed him and escaped from his embrace.
She had to control her desire, otherwise, she might end up doing something she was not supposed to do. Nathan and Abigail were just alone in that place and many things could happen between them.
On the other hand, Nathan groaned inwardly when Abigail ignored him. He could feel that she was avoiding some intimacy with him.
'What's wrong with her? Is she jealous or mad?' Nathan mused to himself. He followed Abigail behind. And they both sat down on the ground.
"Abi… are you avoiding me? Are you upset with me?" Nathan confronted her.
Abigail immediately shook her head. "I'm not avoiding you nor upset with you. I'm just… shy… Yes… I feel embarrassed." she said as an alibi.
Nathan glanced at her with disbelief. He didn't know whether he should cry or laugh. Why would she feel embarrassed at this moment?
Nathan was about to ask her more when Abigail immediately scooped a food and brought it to Nathan's mouth, feeding him. She didn't want Nathan to pursue this topic further.
Abigail made sure to compensate Nathan by being so attentive to him. She continued feeding him.
"Nate, did you cook this? They are all delicious." Abigail praised Nathan. She even wiped his lips using her handkerchief.
Nathan just responded with a simple "Hmm."
Noticing that Nathan's mood changed, Abigail moved closer to him. She nudged his side and leaned her head on his shoulder. "Thank you, Nate… for today. I love this place."
The two were now watching the trees, the blue sky, and the beautiful scenery beneath Caceres Hill. The two didn't utter some words, just savoring the silence and peacefulness of the surroundings.
Nathan was the first one who broke the silence. "Abi, what is your plan after this? Will you still continue working in the entertainment industry or will you work for your grandfather's company?"
Abigail was stunned for a moment. Nathan also asked the same question her grandfather.
"If I were to consult you about this what would you choose?" Abigail asked him.
Nathan turned to look at her face, lifting her chin. He met her gaze, not breaking their eye contact. "I want you to quit Show business… because I don't want to see you with other men. I know you are professionals… but I can't bear to see you having a kissing scene with another guy… even though it's just pure work." Nathan was expressing his thoughts and feelings to Abigail.
Abigail blinked her eyes several times, just staring at Nathan. She was at a loss for words. Nathan was sincere with his words. She could see a hint of jealousy in his eyes.
"Are you serious?" Abigail chewed on her lower lip, anticipating his next words.
Nathan bobbed his head. "Yes. I'm serious. You can quit Show business. I can teach you how to manage a company. I'm free nowadays. I can be your coach." Nathan volunteered.
Abigail let out a soft giggle. She would love to do that. She would prefer to work in a company, instead of working in front of cameras. She was used to working in the shadows. She didn't want to attract the public's attention.
"You should go to work. You are the CEO of your company. You shouldn't be procrastinating like this." Abigail teased him.
"I'm the CEO so I have the right to do what I want. I am paying my assistant and my employees to do their jobs. I'm the Boss."
Another soft chuckle escaped Abigail's mouth. "Good for you." She shrugged her shoulders and grabbed some drinks.
"How long are we going to stay here?" She asked and looked around. She was still wondering why no other tourists or hikers visiting the view deck at this hour.
"We can watch the sunset here," Nathan answered her indirectly. This only meant he planned to stay there until sundown.
"Nate, did you book the whole place?" Abigail had her suspicion.
"Yes. I did." Nathan responded truthfully.
Abigail: "..."
While Abigail was in a trance, Nathan stood up and extended his right hand in front of her. He was inviting her to join him.
"Let's do… paragliding together. It will be fun."
Abigail was rendered speechless for a moment. She had fear of heights for two reasons— Abigail's body could remember the feeling of falling off the 13th floor. Second, it might be connected to her childhood memory, related to her accident.
When Nathan remembered the incident in the Ferris Wheel, he realized that Abigail had a fear of heights. "Don't worry. I'll be with you. You have to conquer your fear. Whenever you will see this, our moments together will be the ones you will remember, not the traumatic ones."
After hearing that, Abigail understood why Nathan told her he would make this memorable for her. This what was he meant.
Nathan was right. She had to face her fears and conquer them. Abigail stood up and accepted his hand. Nathan guided her to the location of the parachutes. The safety gears were already prepared.
"Let's do this." Nathan smiled at her.
Abigail could only nod her head. She would like to trust Nathan. She let him assist her. After wearing the safety gear, Nathan positioned himself behind her. They were now ready to take off.
"Ready to fly?" Nathan whispered in her ears.
"Yes!"
Nathan wrapped his arms around her waist as they jumped together. At first, Abigail closed her eyes, but later on, she opened her eyes and saw the beautiful scenery below them. They were flying. Nathan was navigating the parachutes based on the direction of the wind.
'Oh My Gosh! This is so extreme! Exhilarating.' Abigail thought to herself. Since Nathan was with her and holding her close, she didn't feel the fear anymore. She began to enjoy this extreme ride.
"Are you still afraid?" Nathan asked her.
"Not anymore! Thanks to you!"
Nathan smiled as soon as he heard that. He was watching Abigail's back. He also asked himself. 'Am I still afraid? Afraid to admit my real feelings for her?'
At that certain moment, Nathan finally realized something. He began to love this woman. She became part of his life. She was so important to him and he cared about her like no other. 'Maybe, this is the right time to accept the truth. I can no longer deny it. I can no longer ignore it. I like her. I like Abigail. I think I've fallen for her.'
Nathan was in the middle of accepting his feelings for Abigail when Abigail noticed something from a distance.
'Wait… what is that? A sniper?' Abigail was familiar with this concealing tactics of a hitman. Her eyes widened in shock. She was worried not for herself but for Nathan's safety.
"Nate, we have to–"
"Abi… I love you…" Abigail's words were interrupted by Nathan's sudden confession.
Abigail: "..."
The next thing followed was the sniper firing at them, hitting their parachute.
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