The Prince Who Loved Me - Chapter 3

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Chapter 3

His gaze was meaningful, as if he was testing something.

But Bada simply took it as shameless flirting.

‘He’s obviously made plenty of women cry.’

An excessively handsome man she met while traveling.

On top of that, he had a scar on his neck and even rode a Ducati.

If she fell for such a charming man and couldn’t escape, she’d be boarding the express train to a hellish life.

With her thoughts reaching that point, Bada wrapped up the conversation.

“Anyway, I hope you have a pleasant trip.”

“Don’t you need a travel guide?”

“Is that a date proposal?”

He maintained a calm expression and readily admitted it.

“Something like that.”

“With that handsome face, most women probably fall for you when you ask them on dates, right?”

“So you think I’m handsome too.”

When he smiled refreshingly, Bada calmed her suddenly racing heart and said,

“My tour guide position is already occupied by Google Maps and short videos. Thanks for the offer, but I’ll have to decline.”

“Oh, that’s a shame.”

He nodded his chin as if he understood.

But his eyes sparkled like someone who had no intention of backing down.

“By the way, that t-shirt suits you well.”

“….”

Hearing his chuckling laughter, it seemed like she’d have to bury that t-shirt in her closet.

She tried to ignore it and started walking away, when she suddenly seemed to hear Caroline’s voice in her ear.

‘You’re rejecting a date proposal from such a dazzling handsome man? Turn around here!’

Bada shook her head slightly.

‘But it’s dangerous to carelessly trust a man who’s charming like a devil.’

The moment Bada turned to walk away, a low voice flew from behind and struck her.

“Devil’s Den. Come there Thursday evening.”

Devil’s Den? A devil’s lair? Was it the name of a beach club?

Bada paused and turned her head to answer.

“…I said I won’t go on a date.”

“Who said anything about that? That place is famous for having the most beautiful sunset in Bali.”

He put on his helmet while showing a captivating smile that made her heart flutter.

“Just so you know.”

Soon the bike carrying him sped past her at high speed.

* * *

After that day, Bada spent three days resting alone.

In the mornings, she took Ashtanga classes at a yoga studio overlooking the Rice Field, and in the afternoons, she learned surfing at the Beach.

It was the rest she had dreamed of so much.

But repeating similar schedules every day was starting to become boring.

‘At this rate, I’ll have cobwebs in my mouth.’

Just then, a text came from Caroline.

Caroline

How’s Bali?

Bada immediately sent a reply.

Bada

So good… I think when God made Bali, he definitely modeled it after heaven.

Caroline

What about guys you’re flirting with?

Bada

Nothing like that.

Caroline

Tch, how boring. Have you been to any hot beach clubs at night?

Bada

I went during the day and just had drinks. It felt a bit awkward wandering around alone in the evening.

Caroline

Girrrrl! What are you even doing going all the way there?

Caroline

Don’t do that and lift that heavy butt of yours to go to Devil’s Den this Thursday evening. It’s a place that’s still not well-known among travelers but the atmosphere is supposed to be amazing.

Seeing Caroline’s message, the man’s voice seemed to brush past her ears.

‘Devil’s Den. Come there Thursday evening.’

Bada

But why Thursday specifically?

Caroline

In Canggu, there are designated hot clubs and bars for each day of the week. Monday is Luigi’s, Tuesday is Pretty Poisons, Wednesday is Old Man’s. These days Thursday is when Devil’s Den is hot.

Caroline

Anyway, definitely go check it out and let me know how it is! Got it?

Reading the text, Bada fell into thought.

‘Will that man also come to Devil’s Den today? His name was River, right?’

For a moment, the smooth face of the man who had smiled under Bali’s sunlight flickered before her eyes.

* * *

Bada called a motorcycle through the Gojek app and headed to Devil’s Den.

After riding on the back seat of the motorcycle for 20 minutes, a beach club located on a Cliff came into view.

“We’ve arrived, miss! Please give us 5 stars!”

“Of course, Terima Kasih (Thank you)!”

Bada got off the motorcycle and handed the helmet to the driver as she took it off.

Entering the entrance, she had her belongings inspected by a Security Guard, then passed through a gate where a Cerberus Statue was erected.

“Wow….”

As she entered the interior, she couldn’t help but exclaim in admiration.

It was a sight worthy of its reputation as Bali’s largest luxury beach club.

The ocean stretched endlessly beyond the Infinity Pool, and the Day Beds were filled with people leisurely relaxing.

‘It turns into a hot club when the sun sets, right?’

Bada wandered around the spacious grounds, looking here and there.

The Main Pool was filled with people dancing to Afro house music. It was an exciting sight that naturally lifted her spirits.

Eventually climbing the stairs to the second floor, Bada stood at the railing and admired the ocean view.

In the distance, the sun was setting over the horizon on the ocean, gradually dyeing the sky orange.

If she waited just a little longer, she would be able to enjoy a beautiful sunset.

‘That man said the sunset here is the most beautiful in Bali, so I’m looking forward to it.’

For a moment, Bada let out a small laugh at herself as she found her gaze wandering as if searching for someone.

Why am I acting like this.

I didn’t come here to see that man, I came to see the sunset.

Pushing away her thoughts, Bada took a seat at a prime spot on the second floor terrace and ordered a Long Island Iced Tea from the waitress.

She was enjoying the scenery while sipping the quickly served drink when someone suddenly approached her.

When she turned her head, some foreign man was grinning at her.

With a full sleeve of black tattoos on one arm, mullet hair, and a silver chain necklace. He looked like a thug at first glance.

For some reason, her mood soured.

“How are we.”

Bada bit her lower lip.

He clearly looked like the type who traveled looking for one-night stands.

‘Ah, this is going to be annoying.’

“Are you here alone?”

“No. My friend will be here soon.”

“Then can I sit next to you for a moment? I’ll buy you a drink.”

“No. I’m fine.”

Despite her firm refusal, the man sat down in the seat next to her without permission.

When their shoulders touched, Bada frowned and turned her body away.

“Aw, don’t be like that. Where are you from? Japan?”

Looking at the man’s eyes gleaming with lust made her feel like she might throw up.

“I like Asian women.”

The man smiled creepily and leaned his upper body closer.

‘Asian women?’

Bada’s eyes narrowed upon hearing those words.

Ah, yellow fever that lumps together hundreds of millions of Asian women.

From her past experiences, Bada could practically break out in hives just hearing those words.

“Why do you like Asian women?”

The man, mistaking Bada’s sarcasm for interest, spoke enthusiastically.

“Well, they’re cute and feminine. Compared to aggressive white women, they’re docile.”

“….”

“Plus they make cute mixed babies too.”

The man looked Bada up and down with sleazy eyes.

Ugh.

“Ah, so you need a submissive woman to coddle your fragile ego, is that it? Tsk. You’ve watched too many fantasy movies made by loser white men.”

At those words, the man seemed momentarily flustered before scowling menacingly.

“…What? You crazy bitch. You’re not even that pretty anyway.”

“What did you say? I couldn’t hear you because I was looking at your receding hairline.”

“This bitch really!”

“Oh my, are you going to hit me? That’s why your hair is running away too, because you’re so nasty.”

The angry man looked like he really might hit Bada.

Just as she was about to scream toward the guard if necessary.

“Darling, there you are?”

At the cave-like voice from behind her, she turned her head to see River grinning as he wrapped his arm around her shoulder.

“I was looking for you for a while.”

River pulled Bada’s shoulder toward him like an affectionate lover.

Then he slowly turned his gaze and jerked his chin toward the man, asking coldly.

“Who’s this?”

Bada was slightly surprised by River’s sudden appearance, but soon wrapped her arms around his waist and played along.

“…Someone I don’t know, ‘honey’.”

River stared at the man with murderous eyes as if telling him to get lost.

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