The sun is about to set; it now began kissing the ocean. Slowly, its rays blinded their vision but left a magnificent impression. The clouds are painted with different colors; now, the sky is like a splendid canvas of the greatest painter.
Cassie clapped and prayed, "Thank you, God, for this beautiful sunset you let us witness today."
Shun was a bit surprised but ended up smiling. This girl is interesting. Although it was only a short time she grew up with her parents' guidance, she learned this excellent habit from her parents.
It just turned out she became stubborn growing up. Is it how she copes with the absence of her parents? His heart pinches a bit. From now on, he swears to look after her.
Cassie felt a pair of eyes looking at her intently. She felt embarrassed about how to begin a conversation at this moment, so she gathers enough courage to speak.
She cleared her throat, "Ahem... and that's our pride sunset! Beautiful, isn't it, Master?" she tried to make her voice casual.
"Hm? Ah yes, indeed."
She feels her Master is distracted, so she quickly glances at him. He is now staring at the last peek of the sun before it is completely gone before their eyes.
They heard clapping from the people waiting to witness this famous sunset. They felt that their effort paid off in visiting this island.
"Master," she wants to take Shun's attention. "Is one of the reasons you want to build your Hotel because of the sunset?"
Shun turns his gaze to her. He stayed silent for a long moment then before he answered.
"Maybe. What I know is, that's one thing." He reached her head and patted softly.
How many times did her Master make these gestures? She can't help not getting g flushed thinking about it.
Then an idea came to her innocent mind. Shun probably sees her like a younger sister, and that is why. And with this idea, she smiled warmly. How great it feels to have a brother like him.
"Let's go," Shun announced.
"Okay!" She answered energetically.
Shun smiled and then got an idea. "Cassandra, give me a bike."
She is confused but follows what Shun says. He sat on the bike and said, "Now, hope in."
"Master?" Cassie felt amused, staring at her Master's now in the pedal.
"What are you waiting for? Or do you choose to walk instead?"
"No! I'll ride with you!" She hurried to sit in the back of her back. "I'll hold that, Master."
After saying it, she took Shun's T-shirt to put the other fruits. "Go!" she raised her right hand.
Shun laughs, then starts pedaling. At first, they make a staggering run, and Cassie throws her right arm and is hooked on Shun's waist until he manages to run the bike smoothly. Of course, it's been a long time since the last time he went cycling with his friends, and he needs to set a schedule to go sometimes.
Cassie takes back her right hand, but Shun yells at him."Hold on!"
She held tightly as they were taking a bumpy uncemented road. "I think I have to cement this part."
"Huh?"
Shun chuckles. "How can you manage to run your bike here?"
"It's nothing I am used to. Besides, I am not that heavy, Master Shun," she replied. "I think my bike is unsuitable for your weight, Master," Cassie teased.
Shun chuckles, and he admits Cassie is right. They almost reach the Villa when the tire gives up, and they break out with laughter. Shun reached into his pocket, pulled out his cell phone, and called Daichi, then hung up after instructing him to meet them below the Villa.
***
They could see the Villa from a distance across the beach. Someone is shouting at them, so they look up. Shun now pushes the bike while Cassie walks behind.
They saw Daichi waving his hand from where the Villa stood proudly. Daichi now began going down the rocky stairs.
"Woah. What is this? What happened?" While asking these questions, he handed the basket to his boss.
"Carry the bike," Shun commanded. He began transferring the fruits from the bike basket to Daichi's basket. He instructed him to bring one.
"Ah..." Daichi stayed speechless.
"What are you waiting for?"
"Oh, I am waiting. Lead the way, boss." Daichi said comically.
"You go first," Shun said firmly, then glanced at Cassie.
"Oh, right!" Daichi finally understands. It is not appropriate that Cassie climb first as she is wearing a skirt. Daichi thought, when does his boss be considerate to other women aside from her sister? He can't remember any.
Daichi now carried the bike on his shoulder. Good thing he regularly does his exercises, including boxing practice, so his body was built perfectly, so having the stuff is easy.
Followed behind are Shun and her. She now has the opportunity to stare at Shun's back. She has no idea what he does every day, but she knows he is swamped, all she knows.
She began imagining what things her Master did during his free time. Did he go on dates? Spending time with a girlfriend like the couples they saw on the beach?
That's right. She just met them yesterday. She still doesn't know whether her Master, Mr. Daichi, and Mr. Rodulf have a girlfriend. Or maybe they are already married.
Well, it's none of her business. She is glad that these men treated her like a younger sister. She never meets the attention she ever dreams of from her brother, but when she is a one-year-old baby.