Island Diaries: My Life with Ten Beauties

Chapter 61

"Zack, it's amazing. We can finally go back home!" Zoe was thrilled. She was normally shy, but now she was so excited that she jumped into my arms.

"When we return home, let's keep in touch. I'll miss you, Zack!" Zoe's voice broke as she hugged me, talking about the wonderful life she imagined for us.

I knew I would always be there for Zoe. My eyes were wet, and my throat tightened. I tried to control my emotions and patted her back gently to calm her down.

Stella looked at me, wanting to speak, but she lowered her head and continued eating in silence. Mandy didn't say anything either. She just held my hand with a look full of love.

Susie looked like she wanted to say something, but tears rolled down her eyes before she could speak. After all, I had saved her life.

By the firelight, the girls' happy smiles created a beautiful scene, deeply etched in my heart and unforgettable for a lifetime.

The time we spent together, facing all the hardships, had forged a special bond, one that was incredibly deep.

I wasn't usually emotional, but at that moment, my eyes were filled with tears. The girls' tears were of joy, while mine were much more complex.

Maybe it was because I knew they were leaving, and I would stay on this island, alone with the beasts and loneliness. Or maybe it was my uncertainty about finding Eva.

I couldn't figure it out.

But we didn't know then that things wouldn't be as simple as we thought.

In the following days, everyone was busy preparing. I took Mandy and Crystal, who were physically stronger, to dig through the ice, searching for our small boat.

Meanwhile, Stella and the others collected fresh water and prepared food supplies. None of us knew how long it would take for the rescue team to find us once we set sail, so we had to be ready for a long wait.

The next three days were quite busy.

As the ice gradually melted, we finally uncovered the small boat. Stella and the others had prepared the food and supplies.

I led everyone to push the small boat onto a river, testing it again to make sure it could carry us. We finally decided to set sail and leave the island the next day.

"Look, the stars are so bright tonight. Tomorrow's weather will be perfect for sailing," I said with a smile, pointing at the starry sky as we sat at the cave entrance after dinner.

The girls cheered. That night, everyone was excited, talking about the future.

"Zack, what are your plans after we go back?" Stella asked casually.

I was stunned, not knowing how to explain it to them. I hadn't told them yet that I planned to stay on the island to look for Eva. I decided to wait until everyone was on the boat tomorrow to bring it up.

I was afraid that if I told them now, their persuasion might weaken my resolve, and I might end up leaving with them.

Seeing that I didn't respond, Stella pinched me angrily. "I'm talking to you. What are you thinking?"

I came back to my senses, thinking of an excuse to brush Stella off, but when I looked into her eyes, I couldn't bring myself to lie.

Stella bit her lower lip and hesitated before saying, "Zack, I've always misunderstood you, but today I want to apologize. You're a good man!"

"And you're quite capable. Don't resign from the company when we get back. I'll arrange a position that matches your abilities," Stella added. "Of course, most of the blame lies with Leo, who always spoke ill of you. I didn't know you before, so you can't blame me entirely."

I saw Stella's awkward expression and knew she felt guilty but was too proud to admit it. I gave her a relaxed smile. "Stella, are you just realizing it now?"

Stella blushed and said, "Actually, I... I..."

Seeing the affection in her eyes, I instantly confirmed my previous suspicion. She had probably fallen for me.

If it had happened before, I would have been over the moon, happy for days. But now...

Since I had decided to stay and look for Eva, it meant tying my fate to this island. I couldn't ruin Stella's bright future.

I hid my bitterness and interrupted Stella with a smile, "Alright, it's late. Everyone should get some rest. Tomorrow's sailing will be tiring, and we need to be in our best condition."

Stella froze, frowning unwillingly, but she didn't say anything else. She huffed angrily, then lay down and covered her head with the blanket, ignoring me.

Gradually, the other girls' breathing became steady as they fell asleep, but I was unable to sleep.

'Tomorrow might be the farewell.'

Stella was cold and proud; Zoe was cute and shy; Mandy was mature and rational; Crystal was fiery and bold; Susie was gentle and weak. These girls were so lovable, and I might never see them again.

Thinking about this, my eyes grew wet once more, and my thoughts were in turmoil.

Just then, someone crept over to my bed quietly. In the moonlight, I saw it was Mandy, her face flushed. She hugged me tightly.

"Tomorrow we're leaving. Even though we've had s*x during this time, I don't know if our relationship will remain as close when we get back," Mandy said, looking deeply into my eyes, her emotions complex.

Seeing her slightly red eyes, I felt a pang of sadness. I had guessed before that Mandy, at twenty-six, sexy, beautiful, and generous, couldn't possibly be without admirers.

Maybe Mandy had a boyfriend or was even married, and her words just confirmed my suspicions.

Could it be that what Mandy and I had was just a mistaken encounter on this island?

My chest heaved. I was unable to accept this. Mandy noticed my distress, wiped her tears, and kissed me.

"I only know that I don't want to have any regrets," she whispered in my ear between the kisses.

I took a deep breath, grabbed her waist, and, with a little force, pressed her down beneath me. My hands moved to tear at her clothes, my actions rough.

Instead of stopping me, Mandy matched my movements and unbuckled my belt. She stroked my c**k gently, arousing my desire completely.

Mandy, bathed in the moonlight and covered in a silver glow, looked like a goddess sculpted from marble in ancient Greece. My eyes were filled with admiration as my hands roamed over her body. Every touch to a sensitive spot made her shiver beneath me.

Mandy blushed, wrapped her arms around my neck, and bit my ear gently. "You bad boy, hurry up!"