Logan’s POV
I remembered back then when I was younger, I was taught about how businessmen work. I was born to lead the biggest company and the wealthiest clan in Clayland. I am the eldest of my five siblings. I could still remember a time when I found myself isolated from my brothers and my one and only sister.
Our parents and other relatives were strict with me. Perhaps it was because I carried the weight of inheriting numerous businesses and properties. That was the reason why I am cold and aloof at times.
I couldn’t show my weakness. I couldn’t show any unnecessary emotions, or else it would be the doom of me and my clan.
I decided to swim in the waterfall, which was part of our private land. It's rare for me to go swimming there nowadays. I am really busy, but today seems like a good day to relax.
But who would have thought that I would hear noise coming from the waterfall other than the sound of water cascading? I felt mad for a second, as someone trespassed on our private land. There were really locals who are too persistent. How do they manage to get past the fence?
But when I saw a beautiful young lady swimming and enjoying herself, my anger disappeared as if it were just a bubble. I'm not the type of guy who easily gets attracted to women. I am past that puberty stage, and I have more work to do than to indulge in love affairs.
But when I saw her, I was stunned and mesmerized. But it doesn't change the fact that she actually trespassed here. She looked familiar but I couldn’t remember where I met her before. So I tried to tease her, just to scare her a little bit. I admit that I am starting to be curious about who she is and what she is doing here, but it ended up being a cat-and-dog relationship.
I realized that she was more irritated with me, and I am starting to get irritated as well. My anger rose when she kicked me straight in the groin. I almost thought that the damage would be enough to destroy my clan, but thank god it wasn't that serious.
I am currently talking to one of my closest friends and brothers, David. He was based in overseas but he planned to visit Clayland.
"Haha, maybe you've finally found someone who can challenge you? It's been a long time since you've been single, you must have blue balls right now," he teased me. It was probably the wrong choice to rant to this idiot.
"Shut up. I can still have a good time from time to time," I defended myself.
I am being true here, maybe once every three months. I am too busy managing the hacienda and our other businesses to focus on my sex life.
"Yeah, right! But let's go back to this girl. Are you planning to get back at her?" he asked me curiously.
I nodded. "Yeah, she must pay the price. She wronged me twice. First, she called me a pervert and old, and second, she kicked me in that area!"
"Haha, I often think that it's your karma. Imagine being such a playboy before that accident, Logan.”
"That was all in my past. You don't have to bring back those memories."
"Who knows, maybe you were destined to meet this girl? Maybe she's someone for you?" he guessed. I never thought my brother was a modern-day Nostradamus.
"She is too young to be my type of woman. I swear, I would never be involved with a brat like her."
"You know very well that age and wealth are not a big deal for us, especially to our parents."
Still, it didn’t change the fact that she was not my type.
"Don't force it. I will retaliate against that girl."
I have all the money and resources to find that girl. No one messes with me and ends up having a peaceful sleep. Everyone who has tried to challenge me knows that. They left regretting that they messed with me.
Thanks to someone I hired, I found out her name, background, and some important information. I almost pitied her because of what I learned about her family. She might be having difficulties adjusting to her new life, especially since they are new to this place.
So, I decided to seek a small revenge, just a warning that she should never think of messing with me. Using my brother, I was able to meet her. My brother Andrew happened to be a classmate of Krystal Miranda.
Krystal Miranda, just her name alone, I already dislike her. I used to call someone by that name, and that Krystal ended up breaking me so much with her promises.
That's why my irritation towards that girl worsened. I know it shouldn't be this way, but I simply hate that girl.
It's time for me to collect from her. There was an incident of swimming those days. I am planning to seek revenge by scaring her in the water. Maybe she could have a little fear in her heart instead of pure bravery.
But things took a turn for the worse when I found out that she almost drowned. I thought she was just pretending all that time. I didn't dare to help her until I noticed that something was wrong with the way she was moving. She was really drowning!
And I thought it was too late, I thought she was really going to die. It was the first time I felt that kind of fear again. I thought I had been caught for good, but I saved her!
And when she regained consciousness, I received a resounding slap from her. A slap that made my head spin due to the impact I felt at that time.
But I think I deserved that slap. She knew that I was just watching her drown, and I didn't dare to save her fast enough.
So I deserved it, and I decided that I would make it up to her. I wanted to change the way she looked at me.
Since that day, I tried to reach out to her. I tried to save her from those perverted teenagers, and she was eventually forced to come with me. I will ask her out for dinner, for a little chat and reconciliation.
While she was riding in my car, I noticed that she was a beautiful young lady. Then, I frowned because it seemed that I have met her in the past. She was just a little bit spoiled. But I could manage her, and I couldn’t blame her. It was rumored that she came from a very wealthy family whose company was currently in the midst of a financial crisis.
While she was in my car, she was quiet, gazing outside and observing the surroundings, lost in deep thought. I wondered what was going on in her mind, does she really hate me that much?
When we arrived at the mansion, I led her to the dining area. The first time she came here was for my grandmother's birthday. I saw her that time, accompanied by her friends and my brother Andrew. I still couldn’t help but be mesmerized by her beauty. She was indeed so beautiful that I couldn’t stop looking at her face.
My admiration for her was tainted with annoyance. As if I should be liking her. It's ridiculous for me to have a huge crush on a girl who was much younger than the women I usually date.
She's not even my type of girl in terms of age. No matter how tall she was, even if she has the figure of a woman, it wouldn’t change the fact that she was a young lady whom I shouldn't be attracted to.
One day, I was invited to be the escort of the festivities in Clayland. I am always invited to this kind of event, especially when the festivities in our place here in Clayland were approaching.
But this time, I couldn't refuse. My grandmother requested it, and when my grandmother speaks, I don't want to say anything more.
I knew the woman who was going to be the center of attention for that night. She was a young girl who has been dating my brother. For a moment, I wished that I would be escorting Krystal instead of someone else.
Even if it's just like that, I would choose this brat over that girl who seemed to have no intentions of doing good. But an accident happened, resulting in her getting injured, and fortunately, the girl named Maribeth couldn’t attend.
I thought the procession wouldn't push through, and I silently became happy about that. I respect their tradition, but for me, it all feels like a waste of time.
But everything changed when I saw the replacement, and it was none other than her, the spoiled rotten brat Krystal Miranda. She looked amazing and divine in her new dress. She didn't look like a girl, but more like a woman, a gentle and calm woman.
But even though she looked like that, it was still obvious how much she hates me now. I understand her in that aspect, after all, I am the one at fault.
I wanted her to forgive me for what happened. I knew I am to blame and I have my shortcomings because I didn't save her immediately. I waited for her life to be in danger that day. I felt like I won't be able to forgive myself if something bad were to happen to her. I won't just feel bad, but I will regret it for the rest of my life.
I asked her to eat, and in the middle of our meal, I asked her how much she needs for her to forgive me. And the next thing I knew, she was crying and she slapped me so hard.
Somehow, I felt like I had become an asshole, and I deserved the slap. So I let her, and I thought deeply about how I could make it up to her. It can't just end like this.
And when she broke that very expensive vase, I didn't feel any anger, even though it was worth millions. But instead, I saw it as an opportunity to get closer to her, to lure her into my one and only plan. I made up my mind that we should become close, and I won't let that not happen.
So I told her that the vase was very valuable, and the only way she could pay me back was by serving me as her master. That's what happened, and with each passing moment, I got to know her better.
I didn’t regret getting to know her more. She was more than what I expected. I hated her for being a brat, and also because she has a name that reminds me of my first love who broke me so much. My first love whom I don't know if I can forgive if I ever see her again.
Many things happened, things that deepened my affection for Krystal Miranda. I remembered when she was assaulted by a group of men. I almost killed someone that day.
Because no one messes with my darling Krystal. I swear that they will see the monster inside me!