Chapter 23 1

Oswald!! That was the thing I remembered when I felt my eyes stretching wide seeing the Skiing resort in front of me. Wonder why? Well because I think my eyes were becoming that round at that moment, which was pretty similar to that four legs and four-hand, Octopus. Because obviously, my eyes can't shrink to the level of his eyes, but his body was a killer! Don't kill me, kids!!

*Don't forget the sarcasm Mate*

But for now, shouldn't I be worried about myself?

Yeah!! Hands up, legs and fingers crossed because I am going to compete with my mad plus hyperactive fiancée!

I eyed Serena from my peripheral vision, and I can see that as much as nerve-wracking I was feeling, she was enjoying it all the more. Why won't she now? After all, I was the one who was her puppet here, not the other way round.

Locking the car, she took our bag with necessary stuff while I stood there gaping at her.

When did she pack the bag? Probably when I was busy calculating in my head about the things that she might do.

"Smile Price, Smile! We are visiting this place to have fun, not to scare away people by your boring expressions". She chided me, but I knew she was having a good laugh inside.

"Easy for you to say because you know how to play with that ice." I scoffed in annoyance making her stare at me with amusement.

Holding the bag in one hand, she wrapped her other hand around my shoulder as if she were talking to her best buddy. But for the moment I would like to believe that I was her only best friend and lover.

"Dude, you know people only grow up in life, they don't shrink."

"Huh!" I turned my head to look at her to see her already gazing in my direction. Her eyes held seriousness, but I wasn't moved by this charade. She was an atom bomb, who can blast you at any time with her charming sense of humor.

"What are you implying at?"

"Simple, that you aren't getting any younger Price. So have a little fun or else in the time of being called a GrandDad, you will want to fly kites and ride horses". She remarked and leaving me, she walked ahead, while I stood there with my mount hung open in shock.

What the fuck!!

I followed her, still keeping my angry murderous glare on my subconscious, who has all of a sudden united with my mad girl, to trouble me. But I wasn't bothered, because I knew she was teaching me to live the life which I didn't do before. Of course, I did things for her but that was a way of physical representation, I didn't invest my soul in it and Serena wanted me to do things in which my soul would be present. She wanted me not to just show my love to her through physical things, but she wanted me to feel it by every single cell of my heart.

I was hit by the howling, shrieking, and maddening roars of the people, around who were already getting decked up to rock and roll on the snow. The passage of the snow area was about to open and already the excitement was on the top.

I saw Serena exchanging a weird greeting session, with a guy and I felt like pulling her hair out in the same way I did, on our first meeting.

Don't blame me, now. That woman can drive people violent and aggressive as hell in a span of seconds.

She was hugging that asshole in front of my eyes, whilst that man was feeling her up back.

What the shit??

Marching up to them furiously, I pulled her back from his tight hold, earning a death glare from Serena.

"You know man, it's called crossing a line to feel a girl's back especially when her boyfriend cum future husband is tagging along!" I emphasized every damn word of mine, draping my one arm around that crazy woman's waist. I squeezed her waist as sudden possessiveness invoked in my mind and nerves. Shooting a sharp look at her through my side glance, I kept a straight face in front of the American guy who was giving me amazing looks.

"Babe, you never told me you have such a hot shot boyfriend! Too bad, now I have to step back". The bastard feigned hurt but it depicted his sarcasm too. His eyes roamed over at me as if he was taking in my body lustfully. And I wasn't getting good vibes from him.

Should have known, Price that people associated with Serena will be crack only!

"Why is he gawking at me?"

"Because he is gay, you duffer man and Gavin has a thing for men who are possessive as fuck and there is no doubt that he is dreaming about rocking you on the bed currently!" Serena replied to my whisper. I could sense her anger with the way, she was gripping my arm tightly in her hold.

"Ahh, Gavin I think Gabe needs you in the office". Serena broke his trance from my face and he looked disappointed but giving us an evil nod, he walked away to the other guy who was staring right at us on the front.

I left out a deep sigh, pulling apart from her. She raised her brows at me as if she can't believe I was holding my breath for so long.

"How do you know him?" I inquired pushing aside the unsettling feeling.

"Are you jealous?"

I gave her a smug look.

"I used to come here with Alina and Jessalyn before I met you. That's how I met Gavin, since he owns this place and to add further, he is married to Gabe". She explained making me scowl.

"Then why was he feeling your back?"

"Maybe, because I asked him to do it so that I can see whether my charms are still working on someone or not".

She walked away to the room in the right to gather the stuff needed for skiing while I stood there gaping.

How can you be so mean to me, God? Couldn't you have given me a little less brainy girl?

Cursing my fate, I followed her to the room to only see her wearing the warm jackets, gloves, and other knee and elbow pads as well. I did the same without a fuss, if I may add because I need to save my energy to fight her on the battlefield err snowfield.

Grabbing the snowboards, as well as stick. Yeah, no one uses the stick with a board but hey I was an amateur. I can be an exception here but looks like my girlfriend has other thing playing on her devilish mind.

She was shooting the sticks, with her eyes only, and without a word, I dropped them back. Simply picking up the snowboard, I made my way out. I was hit by the chilly cold air whilst the smell of ice was blowing all over the place.

I wore my goggles whilst Serena stood beside me looking hot as ever.

"So, dude, since today is the fourth day, and our mission is to adventure, which began from the nature that is the prayers. The most integral part of life. So now we are working on gaining your confidence. Answer me honestly, how much interest do you have in this activity?"

"Void and Null!" I replied as if I am admonishing her agreement right there.

"Let's turn this null into Hundred Percent, Price. Today, you are going to bury that vampish bitch in this snow forever. Think that you are going to show your hate towards her in this frozen place. Put your strength, not just by mind but your heart as well. Today, your target is not to step back, but to step forward and show Carolina, your hate. Don't dwell on what she had done with you, or what she told you ever, but on the fact that you are a Heir of Price empire and they don't lose. They win." She explained looking straight ahead at the sliding patch where the people have already started to move. Her composure was calm and straight, but I know she was up to something more than what she was trying to put forth in front of me.

"It's not that easy given that I don't know how to even skate. Let alone snowboarding!"

"Have you read that play of Shakespeare, 'Macbeth?'

I nodded in affirmation.

"So how do you think the witches were able to manipulate, Macbeth, to kill the King Duncan in order to gain the throne?"

"I guess they played with his mind which was already reeling with power and greed because he was one of a warrior of the country who won many battles for the King!"

"Exactly! They played with his mind; just like Carolina has played not your mind but your heart as well. I may not know what she has done with you yet, but I can feel the vibes of that crazy manipulation that she has sown in your head. And that's why like Lady Macbeth supported her husband, to kill the King even though she knew that he was wrong, I will support you in killing the demons of Carolina without knowing what Happened in the past".

"But Lady Macbeth died, because she witnessed the murder and it turned her into an insomniac too. Didn't it?"

"But this time this insomniac won't see his end, but his rise. This insomniac will wake up forever from the torments of the Bitch named Carolina!"

Throughout our conversation, we were staring straight. Not for once, we met our eyes, but I can hear her confident breathing. Her voice was so determined that I was forced to believe that she will do anything and everything in her power to save me.

To lighten up the atmosphere, I stated, "Can't believe we are discussing, Macbeth here?"

"We won't be turning this boring if you didn't resemble him at the moment." She replied with a stoic tone and I was amazed. She had answers to every single thing. But my life wasn't a play, it was a freaking reality that I lived daily.

"And just so you know, couples here discuss their sexual life, so if we discussed something related to your personality, then I guess we still have our dignity intact". She added removing her Goggles suddenly, and I was dumbstruck at the Revelation.

My head which had snapped in her direction was cocking to one side as she gave me a sexy wink, taking a position on the board.

"Alright Price. Let's start now. Shall we?" I nodded taking a deep breath, fixing my feet on the snowboard holding Serena's hand tightly.

I was shivering and making a fool out of myself in front of her, but hell a man has his fears too.

Seeing the public, slanting down in a zig-zag way, my mouth was going dry while my heart was soaring in excitement as well as dread.

"I".

"2".

I looked at Serena who turned her head to me, asking for my last nod, to behind the race.

"3".

"Let's go!" She shrieked, and holding my one hand, with the full force she sloped downwards along with me. We were going in a slanting way like we were riding a slide, but I guess it was more fun. I was getting hold of it because of the strength, warmth, and tight hold was providing me.

"Come on Darling, faster!!" She squealed encouraging me as went down with full force.

It was a race yet; she was taking me along with her never leaving my hand. Her gesture warmed my heart and soul. In that second,

I forgot everything else as I looked straight, leaving Serena's hand. I was suddenly filled with new resolve, as I remembered my brother Josh who was smashing in skiing.

"Just be confident, and keep your feet balanced, Daniel and you are good to go". I suddenly heard Josh's voice in my head, and I went straight overtaking every single person on my way, leaving Serena behind. At that moment, I wanted to win it.

"Come on Daniel!! You can do it." I heard Ana and Allison's cheering voice while my parents were right in front of me, staring at me with pride in their eyes.

"I can do it!" I chanted like a mantra, until I reached the edge, and halted with a jerk. Right after a few seconds, I felt someone halting right next to me, and I didn't have to turn around, to see who it was?

I knew it was Serena.

"Are you taking the high jump?" I removed my goggles, turning my head towards her side, giving her a smirk that didn't resemble the broken Daniel, but the Playboy Daniel Price who was the heart of the girls.

"Let's kill the bitch!" I wore my goggles back, while Serena watched with a blank look because certainly, she wasn't showing her excitement to not kill the confidence I have suddenly attained.

I examined, the distance between the two ice edges. For a starter it was much, but not above my capabilities to tackle it.

Taking a deep breath, I shifted back a little, and then without another word, bending a little, I lifted the snowboard with full force rising high up in the air and straight away landing on the other side, on my feet.

"Whoa!!" I turned around to look at Serena, who was smiling broadly now.

She gave me a flying kiss, while I winked at her, removing my goggles.

"Time for you to jump, Waldorf!" I challenged her with a playful look.

She went back a little, and just like I did, previously, she jumped high up in the air, landing straight on the ice edge next to me.

"So what do you reckon now, darling?" I inquired raising my one brow at her, while she was still reeling in the change, she was witnessing in me.

Before she can open her pretty hot mouth to answer, I grabbed her through her waist with a jerk, making us both fall on the ice.

Serena was on top of me, while I leisurely laid on my back on the ice. But the jacket was lifesaving, so I was least bothered at that moment.

"Want to have a kiss in this sexy weather? I don't mind giving the bitch a live show, you know?" I asked her, making her jaw touch the snow, while I was caressing her waist smothering circles on it. I can see her positively reacting to my touch as she was bending down her head, permitting me to seal her lips.

And I exactly did that by crashing my lips on hers and staking my claims right there and then. Our nose was blocked but who cares when we were enjoying the bliss of our love. Do hell with nose blockage, or even an earthquake?

I slid my tongue inside her mouth, as I tasted her sweet saliva while she tasted mine. My entire body was on fire despite being on the cold frenzy of ice, but it was the fire of love and passion.

"Daniel!" She moaned as I was losing it badly. My fingers were Tangled in her cap, while hers were stroking my cheeks. I was loving that feeling.

"I love you". I confessed kissing the top of her nose making her blush.

But instead of professing back, Serena stood up on her feet, and stretching her arms wide, she yelled loudly for the universe to hear, "I love Daniel Price. Serena loves Daniel. You will never be successful Carolina. You failed. Did you hear me? You failed!"

I was standing there stunned, totally surprised at her statement but I was proud. Proud of her inner strength. When people say that, a woman was damn strong emotionally, it was never wrong and today I was feeling it.

One woman might have destroyed me, but the other one was reviving me back from the hatchets.

I walked up to her, and stretched my arms wide, just like she did. Inhaling and exhaling the air, with closed eyes, I saw Carolina laughing and I was hit by sudden rage to snatch her laughter.

And there I yelled, what might snatch her smile!

"I hate you, Carolina Rodriguez! Daniel Hates Carolina sincerely. You can never snatch Serena from me. Never. If you tried also, then you will never succeed!!"

"And get it straight in your head in whichever grave you are, I love Serena. I love Serena and Serena alone. You were never my life and you can never ever get any place in my life."

After I was done pouring my heart, I opened my eyes, and I was feeling extremely light-headed for the first time in years. I turned to look at Serena who was in tears, but they were proud. And there I decided to reveal another side of my personality.

But seeing her getting serious, I decided to play a little. So, making a snowball, when she was lost in her thoughts, I threw it at her making her gasp.

"What the??"

"Catch me, Princess!" I threw another one straight on her face, while she started covering it in horror.

She was about to throw a ball at me, but I jumped back to another side quickly.

"You Moron. I will kill you!" She shrieked with every fiber in her while I grinned. She jumped back on my side, and once again the chase began with Serena trying to catch up with me. But as usual, I was back in my full glory. And the old Daniel never accepts defeat.

He is born to kill, and I exactly did that, when I gave a flying kiss to the girls when we were passing by. I knew smoke was coming out of Serena's ears now, but who cares?

She is waking up the lion, and this lion only tames around.

Showing her the sign of my victory, I removed the jacket and other stuff, making my way back to the car while Serena followed me with a sulking look. But I knew inside she was rejoicing, seeing me enjoy for once without any hesitation.

"I know you are anything but sad". I teased and making a face, she shifted in the seat, resting her head on my shoulder as I drove us to the restaurant. I wasn't sure where I wanted to talk to her about that day but guess I can do it in my office.

We reached the restaurant in no time, but before Serena can walk to the Changing room to get dressed for the kitchen duty, I cornered her in my office, confusing her.

"I want to talk to you about something, now". With this I walked into my office, leaving the door open for her. With my serious look, I was sure, she was certain that it was important, and immediately she followed me to the office.

I was sitting on the sofa as she sat in front of me. I was fidgeting in my seat not knowing how to start this important discussion which can change our relationship forever. I don't want to lose her.

Finally, gathering my courage, I confessed the darkest truth of my life, "I cheated on Carolina, when we were in a relationship!"

"What??" I heard her gasp, and before she can take it otherwise, I was forced to live the past again.

The time when I accepted her as my girlfriend.