Mommy, Where Is Daddy? The Forsaken Daughter's Return novel Chapter 38

"Are we going home after this?" Samantha asked, realizing it was still nearly six in the evening.

"No, Sam... The night is still, young," Ethan responded. He then moved closer and whispered to her ear, "I have another surprise for you."

"What is it?" She asked, turning to his athletic face.

She nearly fainted, seeing Ethan's well-defined jaw-lines, and while she had seen this before, she could not help but appreciate it once more.

Samantha found herself lost in Ethan's intense brown eyes as he glanced at her for a second. She heard him say, "It's a secret. We still have two itineraries for today."

Ethan did not miss pinching lightly on Samantha's cheek before reaching for her hand.

They wound up walking hand in hand, out of the cinema and to the lift. Still, the mall attendant was with them all the way.

After the mall, Edgar drove them to the Wright Diamond Hotel where a few of the company's employees saw their boss walk hand in hand with a woman with golden hair.

Reaching the top of the company building, Samantha was stunned to see a helicopter on the rooftop. She screamed, "Oh, my God! Where in the world are we going?"

Since the propeller's sound was so deafening, Ethan could only raise his voice back in response, "It's a secret! You'll find out soon!"

It wasn't Samantha's first time riding a helicopter, but everything about it just made her nervous. Her mind could not help but second guess where Ethan was taking her, 'To the next city? An Island? It must be an island.'

As they lift off to another secret destination, Samantha could feel her heart racing. She turned to Ethan and said, "You are making my heart beat so fast?"

He merely gripped her hand and said, "I hope... in a good way."

"Kyle would love this! This is his thing!" Samantha announced, smiling from ear to ear while observing the city lights.

"Don't worry, Sam. We'll take the kids another time... This time is ours," he answered.

They were on the helicopter for twenty minutes tops, going past the city, into the harbor, and towards the sea.

Samantha guessed it right!

They descended on an island property, nearing Braeton City. It was a stunning vacation home that was known to be rented by prominent families.

The island had a rocky landscape. It formed boulders of rocks by the shores and rock-like cliffs by the edges of the place.

On top of the island were lush vegetation and beautiful oak trees, but its highlight was probably the stunning view of the vacation home's third level, where a balcony perched.

Getting off the helicopter, Samantha could not help but took a full turn, just to appreciate the island. She took a deep breath and savored the sea breeze, surging against her elegant face.

She easily turned nostalgic when she said, "This is so beautiful." Turning to Ethan, she grabbed his arm and pressed her face against it. She repeated, "Ethan, it is so beautiful. I love it!"

"I'm glad you like it, Sam," Ethan casually replied.

Deep inside, Ethan sighed in relief. He had everything planned out before he left and he reckoned; he has never been so obsessed over choosing a place for dinner than that night.

Hearing Samantha's remarks warmed his heart. It was the kind of satisfaction only his parents and grandparents could give him.

They made a ten-minute walk to the mansion-like estate, made out of brick walls and stunning verandas.

The entire time, Samantha's hand rested on Ethan.

Reaching the third level balcony, Samantha gawked at the beautifully prepared candlelit dinner, and on the table, a bouquet of peach and pink roses were waiting for Samantha.

"Kyle said, you liked peach and pink," said Ethan. "Not the typical military-groomed girl, but I like the fact that you are still in touch with your femininity."

Samantha smiled as Ethan put the flowers in her hands. She unwittingly moved closer and pecked on his lips.

When she realized what she had done, she stepped back and bit her lip. She admitted, "Sorry, I was just so happy."

The man in Ethan could not help but act on her initiative. While he was a respectable and well-composed person, his desires were rising every minute that he was spending time with Samantha.

He declared, "I deserve more... don't I?"

Samantha easily formed twinkling eyes. She chuckled at his words and gradually returned to close the gap between them.

Not minding the servers who were waiting on standby for Ethan's orders, they both shared a kiss on the balcony that faced the sea.