CHAPTER 3

"THIS place has a nice view. We can build something on this place," I heard Dad and Mom's companion say — probably their business partner. Ailey and I walked quietly, following them.

I didn't know the specific place we were going to. Earlier, I saw some houses along the way. There were more trees and plants than houses.

"Woah," I heard Ailey whisper.

I immediately looked at what she was looking at. My mouth fell open when I saw the beach not far away. It was incredibly beautiful. The sea sparkled under the sun's rays.

"A resort..." I whispered.

That's right! Mom and Dad were going to build a resort in this place!

"Feel free to enjoy here, Elysee. We'll call you later. We have somewhere to go," Dad said. I gave them a wide smile.

"Relax yourself, baby girl. We will see you both later," Mom said. I hugged them before they left completely.

"Come on! Hurry!" Ailey pulled me towards the shore.

"It's so beautiful here!" Ailey exclaimed happily as she ran towards the water. I stayed back, keeping my distance from the water, and admired the sea.

"Elysee? I saw a food stall! Let's eat there!" Ailey shouted from a distance. I ran towards her location.

We didn't bring any belongings, so I was initially puzzled because we were supposed to go camping, which meant we should have brought a lot of things. I didn't expect that it wasn't going to be a complete camping experience.

"THE food you cooked is delicious, Aling Lina!" Ailey commented while eating chicken adobo.

"It's truly delicious when it's cooked with love," Aling Lina said. She was the vendor and cook at the stall we found. Actually, there were many stalls here, but Ailey chose Aling Lina's stall.

"Why did you come here, by the way? Are you just sightseeing?" Aling Lina asked.

"It's kind of like that," I replied. I was eating the paksiw na bangus (vinegar stewed milkfish) that Aling Lina cooked for us. We chose to have her specialties prepared.

I glanced at Aling Lina and caught her looking at me.

"Is there a problem?" I asked curiously.

"No, but if you ever have a problem that can't be easily explained, you can come back here and ask for help," she replied with a smile, furrowing my brows.

"I have a question for you. Do you know anything about dream demons?" Aling Lina asked.

"Actually, we don't know anything about that, Aling Lina. But we discovered a unique horror creature — a demon creature seen in dreams. It's called an Incubus, right? Isn't that right, Elysee?" Ailey looked at me, but I didn't look at her.

I just stared at Aling Lina, who was also looking at me.

"That's right, a demon thirsty for lust, living in lust, and dying if it doesn't have intercourse in the dream of a virgin girl," she replied. Aling Lina shifted her attention to Ailey.

"You know a lot about Incubus, don't you? Can you give us some information? We want to use it for the comics we're making about Incubus," Ailey said excitedly.

"I don't spread factual information that is not easily believed, dear. I'm sorry," Aling Lina said. She went inside what seemed to be her house, connected to her stall.

"What a shame! I'm really interested in Incubus! They have a perfect body, based on my research. I want to see at least one of them, but it seems unlikely," Ailey said disappointedly.

"You can pay now. Let's go, Ailey. Let's find Mom and Dad. I want to rest," I told her. Suddenly, I wasn't feeling well — I wanted to sleep.

"ARE you okay here?" Ailey asked. I composed myself. I was really sleepy.

"Yes, I'm fine now. Just enjoy yourself outside," I replied.

We were in a mini-hotel where I would spend the night with Ailey, while Mom and Dad were in another room. I called them earlier, and they said we should go to this mini-hotel where a room was reserved for us when we wanted to rest.

I was the only one feeling sleepy. Ailey wanted to wander outside. I didn't stop her because I could manage on my own.

"Alright. I'll go for now. I'll be back soon, Elysee. I'll also buy some food for us so we have something to eat later."

I nodded with my eyes closed. I heard footsteps moving away from me. The door to the room closed.

I hugged the pillow next to me and succumbed to sleep.

"ELYSEE... I'm glad that you let me see you."

I kept my eyes closed. I didn't want to open them because I knew it was just a dream. I'll wake up eventually.

I felt the blanket being pulled off my body. I remained lying down with my eyes shut.

After a few moments, I sensed the movement of the bed. Someone was beside me!

"Elysee, open your eyes, you don't have to be scared."

I didn't know why, but something urged me to open my eyes, so I slowly did. As I fully opened my eyes, the man I saw last night greeted me. I could see him clearly because the room's light was on.

He was sitting on the edge of my bed, looking at me. I couldn't help but stare into his gray eyes. As time passed, I was engulfed in his gaze. I felt a strange warmth in my body.

He leaned closer. He brought his face closer to mine. I couldn't move, so I stayed in my position. I could only close my eyes as I felt his lips on mine. Our lips met, and for a brief moment, he gently moved his lips.

I recoiled when he bit my lower lip. I sat up on the bed and distanced myself from him.

"W-Who are you? What do you want from me?" I asked with fear in my voice.

I gasped when I felt his hand stroking my thigh upwards. My eyes widened when I realized I was no longer wearing shorts. I was only wearing black underwear!

"S-Stop—Ahhh..."

I was cut off as I moaned when his hand suddenly entered my underwear. I closed my eyes as I felt his fingers moving inside me.

"Do you want me to stop, Elysee?" His voice had an unsettling effect on me.

"Ahhh... Ahhh... Ahhh..." I moaned repeatedly as his fingers continued to move within my underwear.

I gasped for breath when he suddenly stopped. I saw his hand rise, accompanied by his other hand sliding inside my white blouse.

I gasped again when both of his hands cupped my ample breasts. I felt a strange tickling sensation as he squeezed them.

"Do you want more?" he said with a flirty voice. I bit my lip.

I didn't want to because I didn't know him, but the intense heat I felt overpowered my hesitation. I instinctively nodded my head, prompting him to push me. I found myself lying on the soft bed. I saw him position himself on top of me.