All Chapters of FORBIDDEN FLAMES ;Touch Me Like A Sin: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

70 Chapters

Chapter 41: New Horizons

Very early on Saturday morning, the house stirred with quiet activity, mom had woken up before dawn to prepare a special snack pack for Jayden and Sophia — homemade energy bars, fresh fruits, and some of her famous travel biscuits. She moved around the kitchen with that calm efficiency only she had, and the nanny followed to give assistance even though she was already dressed for another long day at the hospital.When Jayden and Sophia came downstairs with their bags, Mom pulled them both into quick hugs, kissing them lightly on the jaw. “Take care of yourselves,” she said warmly, looking at Sophia with a gentle smile. “And please call us often so we know you’re both okay, if Jayden forgets, you call me directly, alright?”Sophia laughed softly and nodded. “I will, ma’am thank you for everything.”Mom didn’t stay long, she had to rush off to work, but she reminded us all one last time to stay safe before heading out the door, the house felt a little emptier the moment she left.Later

Chapter 42: Unexpected Sparks

The manager and staff welcomed us with warm smiles and open arms the moment we stepped off the bus.Downhill Resort was everything the pictures promised and more — it felt like stepping straight into a fairy tale, lush green hills rolled gently toward crystal-clear beaches, palm trees swayed lazily in the breeze, and colorful lanterns hung between wooden cabins, casting a magical glow even in daylight. Everything looked carefully designed to make you forget the outside world existed.“Wow,” Kylie breathed beside me, eyes wide. “This place is unreal.”We followed the staff on a quick tour, oohing and aahing at every turn the main lodge had a huge open-air deck overlooking the sea, the pool area sparkled under the sun, and winding paths led to secluded spots perfect for quiet moments by the time we reached the beach, I was already in love with the place.The wind hit me first — strong, refreshing, carrying the salty scent of the ocean I stopped at the edge of the sand, closed my eyes, a

Chapter 43: Beautiful laughs, New Connections

We sang karaoke until our voices went hoarse, played the weirdest group games that had everyone in stitches, devoured plate after plate of grilled food, and danced like nobody was watching under the stars, it was pure, chaotic joy — the perfect beginning to what already felt like the best week and this was just day one we still had six more full of possibilities ahead.I made sure to thank the resort staff personally, they were incredible — smiling, helpful, and never once restricting our energy they let us run wild while keeping everything safe and organized,ditching the fancy hotel rooms for colorful tents right on the beach turned out to be one of the smartest decisions we made there was something magical about falling asleep to the sound of waves instead of air-conditioning.My friends and I shared one tent, the three of us squeezed together on sleeping mats like old times it wasn’t weird at all, it felt safe,comfortable and peaceful we talked nonsense until we drifted off, laught

Chapter 44: Sparks on the Shore

The days at Downhill Resort blurred into a beautiful haze of sun, laughter, and freedom.Kylie and Brandon bonded with Dave almost instantly, which surprised me , they were usually picky about new people, but Dave had this easy, genuine charm that won them over fast. He took special care of our little group — making sure we had enough snacks, saving us good spots by the fire, and even carrying Kylie’s bag when she complained about the sand, his senior friends noticed immediately and started teasing him nonstop.“Dave’s playing babysitter now?” one of them called out with a laugh. “Never seen you this attentive before, is there anything special with this group?”Dave just shrugged with a small smile, but his eyes kept drifting back to me every time I spoke, he listened like my words mattered, i caught him stealing glances more than once — soft, lingering looks that made my stomach flutter in a way I hadn’t felt in a long time. When he smiled, really smiled, it was hard not to get los

Chapter 45:Digital Shadows

Day five at Downhill Resort felt like the peak of summer freedom the morning started slow and lazy, the kind of day where no one rushed, last night’s drinking and dancing had left most of us moving at half speed, but the air was still buzzing with excitement. Kylie, Brandon, and I were strolling along the beach path, phones out, snapping random pictures of the sparkling water and swaying palms, when Dave walked up with a basket of fresh fruits.“Energy boost for the day,” he said with that easy smile, handing us bananas, mango slices, and chilled coconut water. “We’re heading to the island soon, you’ll need this.”My heart gave a little jump we’d only sighted the distant island from the shore, a misty green paradise that looked almost unreal I hadn’t thought we’d actually go.Kylie’s eyes lit up. “Wait, we’re really going? Today?”Dave nodded. “Boats leave in an hour you three in?”We didn’t even hesitate.About an hour later, the seniors gathered everyone on the beach they split us

Chapter 46: Village Dust and Burning Shadows

(Jayden’s POV)The village was quieter than I expected,dust kicked up with every step, coating my shoes and clinging to my skin under the relentless sun. Two days in, and the project was already demanding more than I’d planned — meetings with local leaders, workshops on small business setups, translating ideas between city ambition and rural reality. Sophia was handling her part well, her notes organized, her smile easy with the locals,she fit in and naturally people liked her.I should have been focused, proud, even. This was the kind of work that would look good on reports, on future applications, on the image my parents wanted me to project instead, my mind kept drifting back home. Back to him.Troy the fight in the garden still played on loop in my head the way his voice cracked when he said he hated me the tears,the way he walked away without looking back. I’d expected him to break,to come crawling back the same night, like he always did but days had passed, and the silence from

Chapter 47: Quiet Promises

The final day at Downhill Resort felt like the universe had saved the best for last, golden sunlight poured over the beach, turning the water into liquid diamonds. The air smelled of salt, sunscreen, and the faint smoke from morning bonfires still smoldering on the sand. Everything moved slower today — no rush, no schedule, just the gentle rhythm of waves and laughter echoing across the resort.we’d packed most of our things the night before, but no one wanted to leave early. This place had become a little paradise, and we were milking every second I walked along the shoreline with Kylie and Brandon, feet sinking into warm sand. Dave had joined us naturally, like he’d been part of our group the whole time he walked beside me, close enough that our arms brushed occasionally every touch sent a small, pleasant spark through me. It was different from what I was used to — lighter, sweeter, without the heavy shadows we’d spent the morning swimming, building one last ridiculous sandcastle

Chapter 48: Roads Home and Open Hearts

The last morning at Downhill Resort felt bittersweet, like the final page of a book you didn’t want to end, we packed our bags slowly, dragging our feet as the sun rose over the beach one last time. The colorful tents came down, the bonfire pit was cleared, and the staff waved us off with big smiles and bags of resort snacks as parting gifts. Kylie hugged everyone twice, Brandon took one final dramatic video of the waves, and I stood at the edge of the sand for a quiet moment, letting the breeze carry away the last bits of stress I’d brought with me.The bus ride back was pure chaos in the best way. We turned the five-hour journey into a rolling party — playlists blasting, windows down, snacks passed around like we were still on vacation, someone started a game of “Never Have I Ever,” and the confessions had us laughing until tears streamed down our faces. Kylie dramatically reenacted her water bike crash, Brandon kept stealing my headphones, and Dave sat across the aisle, occasion

Chapter 49: Homecoming and Silent Wars

Jayden came back on a quiet Tuesday evening, two days after I returned from Downhill Resort, the house felt different the moment his car pulled into the driveway. I was in the living room with Marbel, half-watching a movie while scrolling through old trip photos on my phone. Mom had been baking since morning, filling the air with the smell of fresh bread and cinnamon, Dad kept checking his watch, pretending he wasn’t excited. When the headlights swept across the windows, the whole family moved like we’d been waiting for this exact moment.Marbel jumped up first. “He’s here!”We all went outside Jayden stepped out of the car looking tanned from the village sun, a little dusty, but carrying that same confident energy he always had. Mom pulled him into a tight hug immediately, kissing both cheeks. “My boy! Welcome home you look healthy, how was the trip?”Dad clapped him on the back, grinning. “Good to have you back, son the house wasn’t the same without you.”Marbel hugged him next, t

Chapter 50: results

A few days passed and the anticipation for results to be realised was growing.The afternoon sun was warm and golden, the kind of light that made everything feel softer around the edges,we were all outside in the backyard — Marbel stretched out on a lounge chair with a book, Jayden lazily tossing a basketball at the hoop on the garage wall, and me sitting on the grass with my phone, half-scrolling through Instagram, it was one of those rare, peaceful days where nothing urgent needed doing. Mom was at the hospital, Dad was in his office on a call, and the three of us had the yard to ourselves, it felt almost normal, almost.Marbel suddenly sat up, phone buzzing in her hand. “Results are out! The portal just updated!”My stomach flipped. I’d been waiting for this moment for weeks, but now that it was here, nerves hit hard Jayden stopped mid-throw, the ball bouncing away as he walked over. Marbel was already refreshing the page, eyes wide.“Come on, let’s check together,” she said, wav

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

SCAN CODE TO READ ON APP