One Night In Dubai

By mommy tree

Kaylin Meyer is a woman who is arbitrary, spoiled, careless, and has everything because she was born as the only daughter of the Meyer family.

She always gets whatever he wants, but not in the world of love. Her first love was a cold man for whom she cried for a whole month.

When she sees him again, he appears as her new bodyguard. And when she loved this man for the second time, that feeling had to wither before it could develop after finding out that he already had a girlfriend.

But what happens when they meet again and are trapped in a one night stand in Dubai? Will these two be together? Or separated for the second time?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Noveltoon
• Release date: Jan 17, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224841011

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One Night In Dubai

Chapter 1

Mama...

A small boy, just over two years old, darted off, ignoring the nanny in pursuit behind him.

Mama... he shouted louder.

This caught the attention of a beautiful woman sitting with her potential beau, both turning to look at the young child.

Mama..? the man questioned Kaylin, now with the boy standing by the woman he was getting to know. Who is this? Don’t tell me you have a child already?

No.. no! You’re misunderstanding, he’s—

Mama I want ice cweam... Rex lisped a little.

Oh my God, you actually have a child. I assumed you were unmarried. Feeling deceived, he hurried away from their meeting spot.

Wait, Rafael! You’ve got it wrong. Kaylin chased after her blind date, determined not to fail again in love, after twenty-two blind date debacles all due to the meddling little Rex. He's my nephew, I'm not married so how could I have a child?

Rafael stopped, gazing at Kaylin with a cynical smile. You expect me to believe that?

You must believe! If necessary, ask his nanny. Kaylin pointed to the trusted caregiver in charge of Rex.

Rafael glanced at the nanny, then back to the boy who had called Kaylin Mama. Instead of questioning the caregiver, Rafael chose to directly ask the young boy.

Is she your mama?

Rex eyed Aunt Kaylin, who was signaling to him, and he spontaneously waved back, drawing Rafael's attention behind him.

Don’t be scared, tell me, is she your mama? Rafael persisted, scrutinizing Kaylin sharply.

Mama, my mama. Rex pointed to his auntie.

Kaylin roughly smacked her forehead upon hearing her nephew's answer. "You're in for it now, Rex," she thought angrily.

See..! Rafael exclaimed, disbelieving. A young and beautiful woman had dared to lie to him, claiming to be single whilst potentially having a child, even possibly a husband.

Rafael, why would you ask him, my nephew always calls me mama. If you don’t believe it, ask the nanny.

No need, Rafael declared, deciding to leave the place.

Kaylin could do nothing but watch him go, cursing her nephew under her breath for ruining another chance at love.

Rex Meyer...! Kaylin glared menacingly at her nephew.

Sensing Aunt Kaylin’s anger, Rex hid behind his nanny.

Why do you always make Mama fail to get a boyfriend.... Instead of anger, Kaylin ended up crouching and bursting into uncontrollable tears, oblivious to everyone in the restaurant staring at her. You're so frustrating, just like your Mommy... she sobbed harshly.

Don't cry Mama... Rex gently stroked the hair of his aunt with affection.

Far from soothing her, Kaylin wept even harder. She lamented her cursed fate, burdened with a nephew resembling a little demon who constantly disrupted her life. Now, thanks to Rex, her tally of failed love attempts had hit twenty-three.

Do you want your beautiful Mama to stay single forever? she said sharply, while hugging her one and only nephew.

No matter how angry Kaylin was with Rex, she still loved her nephew dearly. She also knew that her failures in love were not entirely his fault. Blame her annoying brother-in-law who always taught Rex to call her mama so that Kaylin would end up taking care of Rex, reluctantly.

Chapter 2

What's that, Mama? Rex asked with his innocent face, making Kaylin burst into laughter after previously crying, entertaining the restaurant visitors.

Never mind what Mama said earlier! Kaylin stood up and stared sharply at her caretaker. Where is Mommy going this time?

Madam and Sir suddenly had some business in Bali, so I was instructed to bring the little master to you.

Kaylin sighed heavily because once again, Rex was entrusted to her because Cleopatra and her brother were busy working. Do you know what her sister-in-law forgot? That she was also busy, busy looking for a partner to be her future husband. And it should be emphasized, how could she find a lover if Rex always followed her everywhere and called her mama?

One more thing that her sister-in-law forgot. Kaylin was still young, her age was more suitable for having fun, not burdened with the task of taking care of a little child. Although the opposite happened, Rex was the one who took care of her more, with his carefree nature that couldn't disappear even though she was already an adult.

Let's go home now!

Rex wants ice cream, he didn't want to go home before his Aunty bought him what he wanted.

Oh my goodness, Rex Meyer... Kaylin messed up her nephew's hair in frustration. Because she was amazed by Rex's love for ice cream, ever since her nephew was still in her sister-in-law's womb. And don't forget, she was once told to buy ice cream that was quite far from the Meyer mansion.

Mama will buy it, but let's go out first, okay. Kaylin led Rex towards the exit.

Mama aw— Before Rex could inform her that the glass door in front of them hadn't been opened, Aunty Kaylin had already hit the door.

Hey...Who put this big glass here? Kaylin asked angrily while rubbing her sore forehead.

I'm sorry Miss, this glass door has been here since the restaurant opened, the restaurant waiter answered.

Oh great, answering back too, I was just asking to lessen my embarrassment, Kaylin cursed in her heart. She hurriedly left the restaurant, half running.

Unbeknownst to Kaylin, the incident she had just experienced was observed and closely watched by a sturdy man sitting at one of the tables in the restaurant.

You're still the same, clumsy, childish, and spoiled, he muttered. He stared at the woman who used to fill his days with all the silly behavior that irritated him. At first, he thought that after not seeing each other for three long years, Kaylin would have grown into a more mature person. But the reality was that she was still the same as the last time they met.

After buying the ice cream Rex wanted, Kaylin walked towards her car parked across the street. However, as she was about to cross, a black car came speeding from the right. Unable to dodge because she was too shocked and scared, Kaylin could only close her eyes as she felt her body being embraced and quickly falling.

Miss.. Are you okay? Kaylin, still terrified, dared not open her eyes even though she heard many voices asking about her condition. But when she heard the sound of a crying child, more precisely Rex's cries, Kaylin slowly opened her eyes.

Mama...

Rex... Kaylin hugged the small body that looked very frightened. Mama is fine, don't cry.

Mama... Rex's scared.

Ignoring the pain that was throbbing through her body, Kaylin tried to stand up while carrying her nephew and comforting Rex, persuading her nephew to stop crying.

Chapter 3

Are you okay, Miss? Rex, the caretaker, asked nervously after seeing Miss Kaylin nearly hit by a car.

I'm fine, although her elbows were stinging from abrasions, at least she was still alive. Remembering how fast the black car was that almost hit her.

Thank goodness, Miss. Luckily, there was a gentleman— the caretaker searched for the whereabouts of the man who had saved Miss Kaylin.

Who, sir?

The man who saved you, he was here just now, but... he looked in all directions. Well... That man who saved you, he pointed to a man who was walking away from their location.

Kaylin stared at the straight back of a man wearing a black suit. But before she could call out, the man had already entered the car.

Why do I feel like I know him? Kaylin whispered to herself.

The next day.

News about Kaylin almost getting hit by a car finally reached the ears of Kenan Meyer and Cleopatra. The two immediately returned to Jakarta, even though their work in Bali was not completely finished.

Starting today, I am assigning a personal bodyguard who will accompany you wherever you go!

I don't want to, brother! Kaylin said with the typical face of someone who just woke up.

We're not negotiating, this is an order!

But I don't want to, Kaylin yawned several times while trying to hold back her sleepiness. How could she not be sleepy, it was only nine in the morning and she had been woken up to listen to her brother and sister-in-law's nonsense. I don't need a bodyguard, I can still take care of myself.

Can take care of yourself? Did you forget that you almost got hit by a car yesterday? If no one had helped, who knows what would have happened. Kenan decided to have his sister guarded by a special personal bodyguard not without reason. Because accidents like yesterday's had happened three times in the past month. Kenan was afraid that his sister would become a target of his competitors who felt resentful for always losing in winning a tender.

Almost, but look, I'm fine, right?

Kay! Kenan snapped.

Cleopatra, who had been silent all this time, began to win her husband over as he appeared to be getting emotional.

And one more thing! You said you can take care of yourself? You can't even take care of yourself properly!

What? What do you mean, brother? Kaylin's sleepiness turned into emotions all of a sudden.

Tsk, look at yourself in the mirror! No woman wakes up at this hour, and even your drool stains are still visible.

Really, brother? Kaylin reflexively wiped her lips and cheeks, then smiled when she realized how messy she looked. That's not right, brother. I just woke up and was dragged here. My mouth must still stink, thankfully there's no one else here.

You...

Enough, why do you two always argue? Cleo, who had been quiet until now, spoke up when she saw Kenan getting more emotional. She didn't do it to help Kaylin but because she wanted their matter to be settled quickly so she could rest. Kay, are you sure you don't want a personal bodyguard?

Of course, Kaylin answered firmly.

Sure? He's very handsome, and—

Good morning, Sir, Madam.

Everyone in the room turned to the source of the voice, including Kaylin. They looked at the handsome, dignified man who was now standing in the same room as them.

Alexander... Kaylin's eyes almost popped out of their sockets as she was surprised by the arrival of the man who used to be her lover.

Meanwhile, Cleo almost laughed when she saw the surprise on her sister-in-law's face. Alex is going to be your bodyguard? Are you sure you want to reject him? Cleo whispered.

Kaylin herself ignored her sister-in-law's whisper because she was still shocked by Alexander's arrival. Especially when she found out that her ex-boyfriend would be her personal bodyguard.

Chapter 4

Starting today, Alexander will serve as a special personal bodyguard to look after you!

Kaylin was silent, not hearing what her brother had just said. Her eyes were fixed on Alex, unwavering.

Kay, did you hear? Kenan snapped, seeing his sister's silence.

W-what, brother?

Ugh... Kenan massaged his forehead, trying to ease the sudden headache caused by his sister's antics.

Enough, love, let's rest. Cleo pulled her husband's hand, intentionally leaving Kaylin and Alex so that the two former lovers could talk freely. If you're wondering how Cleo knew about Kaylin and Alexander's past, it was because she was the one who forced Alexander to accept her sister-in-law's love with a threat. Kay, don't forget your drool marks... Cleo shouted with a laugh.

Drool marks? Kaylin, who had just realized, immediately looked at the mirror on the right wall. Oh my God... she screamed when she saw her disheveled reflection, with a few strands of hair standing on end. Kaylin quickly ran to her room, leaving Alex standing with a flat expression on his face.

Mr. B, you've truly put me in a dangerous situation, he muttered, watching Kaylin disappear behind the wall. How did I become her bodyguard?

Alex truly regretted and cursed his own stupidity for saying he could handle the task given by Boy Arbeto, simply because he thought his boss would assign him a dangerous mission as a spy in a recent big case. But in reality, Boy Arbeto gave him the task of being a personal bodyguard to Kaylin Meyer.

Initially, Alex wanted to resign immediately after finding out what his task would be, claiming that the given mission was not dangerous at all. But unfortunately, Boy Arbeto didn't accept his resignation, saying that any task related to a woman is the most dangerous task. More dangerous than a shootout with enemies. It was quite comical, wasn't it, his boss?

If it weren't for the fact that Boy Arbeto was the leader of the Delta team, Alex would have reduced his boss to ashes. But now, the situation had become complicated, and he couldn't withdraw from his duty as Kaylin Meyer's personal bodyguard. A spoiled, stubborn, childish, and reckless girl.

Meanwhile, Kaylin, in her room, paced anxiously. Anger, frustration, longing swirled within her as she anticipated reuniting with Alexander after all these years of painful separation. All the memories of Alexander flooded back, starting from the day they first met.

Flashback on.

A girl ran hurriedly, paying no attention to her disheveled appearance. She continued running out of the hotel to escape the two guards who wanted to capture her and bring her to her brother, Kenan Meyer.

Darn it! Where should I go? Confused, Kaylin decided to hide first next to a parked car. Kay, think! If this car starts moving, it's the end for you! she muttered, looking back where the two men were approaching. Pressured, Kaylin reluctantly tried to open the car door and slipped inside.

Hey, who are you? And why are you getting into this car? someone sitting in the driver's seat asked.

Before Kaylin could answer, she was startled by someone entering the car from the passenger side.

Who are you? the man with a blank expression asked.

Instead of answering, Kaylin was captivated by the man's handsomeness as he sat next to her.

Chapter 5

Who are you? You dare to get into my car! the man repeated his question sharply.

Kaylin, who was admiring the beauty of God's creation, immediately snapped out of it when the man yelled at her rudely.

Shh.. be quiet! I am hiding from them, Kaylin pointed at two people dressed in black, one of them being Bram, her brother's trusted aide.

The man looked in the direction she pointed, then looked back at the woman sitting next to him.

I don't care! Get out of my car now!

I don't want to, Kaylin shook her head. Please help me escape from them, and I will pay whatever you ask once we succeed.

The man sighed harshly, without saying much, he grabbed the woman's hand to get her out of his car.

Hey, wait! I'm willing to give you anything you want, anything... Kaylin pleaded.

I want you to get out of my car! the man pulled the unknown woman's hand again.

No, please don't! Kaylin was shocked when the handsome man pulled her out of the car. He even brought her to Bram, her brother Kenan's personal assistant.

Miss... Bram quickly held Kaylin's body as she was pushed by the figure she recognized as Cleopatra's former bodyguard.

I don't know what problem you two have, but solve it without troubling others! Alex stared sharply at Bram.

Yes, the man was Alex who had just left the hotel to return to Jakarta after completing the task given by his superior.

Thank you, for—

No need to thank me, I just don't want to get involved in problems that are not my concern. Especially problems related to a woman like... Alex glanced at the beautiful woman younger than Cleopatra. And honestly, he didn't want to get involved with creatures of God named women.

Like what? Kaylin retorted sharply, seeing the man's disdainful gaze. Coupled with his heartless behavior of dragging her out of the car, her admiration disappeared in an instant.

Miss... Bram held Kaylin back as she tried to approach Alex, not wanting any problems, especially problems related to Alexander, the leader of the Delta team. Thank you once again.

Alex didn't say anything, he immediately got into the car without looking back.

Oh my God, he's so arrogant! Kaylin cursed, annoyed. And you, why did you thank him? Can't you see he made me angry? Do you even know him? Who is he? she asked passionately. This can't go on like this, I won't accept it. Kenan should teach that arrogant man a lesson, the one who trapped me back with you all. Kaylin hurriedly entered the hotel.

Leaving Bram, who had been silent all this time, sighing as he saw Kaylin entering the hotel without any coercion.

Move quickly! Bram ordered his subordinates to escort Miss Kaylin, so that she wouldn't run away again.

Flashback off.

Kaylin smiled as she remembered their first meeting. How could she fall in love with a man at first sight, especially when that man was so cold and heartless.

Kay, wake up! He never loved you, your love was unrequited. Kaylin slapped her cheeks to snap out of her daydream, especially to remind herself of the reality that Alex never loved her.

Not wanting to remember her past, Kaylin decided to freshen up before meeting Alexander. Although he was her past, Kaylin had to maintain her appearance to show Alex that their separation had no effect on her life. Despite the fact that she had spent a whole month crying over Alexander.

Chapter 6

I apologize for keeping you waiting, Kaylin sat gracefully and elegantly on the sofa, showing Alex that she had transformed into a mature woman. Not like the old Kaylin. The clingy, stubborn, and reckless Kaylin.

No problem, just one hour. Because I once waited for someone for more than three hours.

Sigh.

Kaylin struggled to swallow her saliva as Alex casually mocked what she used to do when they were still a couple.

Really? Who was that amazing person who made an Alexander wait? Kaylin sarcastically replied to her ex-lover.

Alex stood silently with a flat expression on his face, raising an eyebrow slightly upon hearing Kaylin's question. A question that made him laugh cynically in his heart, because the woman seemed to forget the incident that had infuriated him to no end.

Why are you silent? Tell me who it is! Kaylin stared at Alex from head to toe, taking in the appearance of her ex-lover, who unfortunately was becoming even more handsome and noble, making her heart beat faster. "Remember Kay, don't be weak to Alex's charm! He may be handsome, but his heart is as cold as the North Pole," she reminded herself, shifting her gaze away.

I forgot their name.

What? Kaylin exclaimed in surprise, but in the next moment, she showed an indifferent face. It's a shame you forgot their name. But it's understandable, considering your age now, it must be difficult to remember anything.

I apologize, Miss. What do you mean? Alex didn't appreciate the jab that Kaylin threw at him. It gave the impression that he was already very old.

No, forget it! Kaylin smirked. I came back here just to tell you one thing, I reject you!

Reject?

Yes, I reject you as my personal bodyguard. Understand! Kaylin felt an overwhelming sense of happiness right now, as she finally got to experience what it felt like to reject a man. Especially a man like Alexander, who had rejected her love several times before reluctantly accepting it out of necessity.

Very well, Miss. I'll take my leave then.

What? Wait! Kaylin even stood up from her seat, looking at Alex in disbelief. How could he agree so quickly to her request, without even thinking it through first? You-you can't just leave like that.

Alex, who had intended to leave, changed his mind and stared intensely at Kaylin, making her feel awkward.

Don't misunderstand. I'm not stopping you from leaving because I want you to stay here, uh, I mean... Kaylin was confused about how to explain it, because she herself was confused about her own desires. The point is, you have to talk to Kenan first, I don't want my brother to be angry because I kicked you out.

Alex remained silent, not responding to Kaylin's words at all, only showing a sharp gaze towards her.

D-don't look at me like that... Kaylin lowered her head, unable to bear the intense gaze from the man who still made her heart pound heavily.

Why? Alex walked closer, still not breaking eye contact with Kaylin. Is your heart still pounding when I look at you? he whispered when he was right in front of the woman named Kaylin Meyer. He didn't care if what he was doing right now could be seen by Kenan Meyer; in fact, that was what he hoped for, so that Kenan would fire him as the Meyer family's bodyguard.

Ugh... you're too confident. Listen carefully, Alexander! Not only is my heart not pounding, I even forgot you ever existed in my life. I even forgot your name, Kaylin said curtly, pushing Alex away.

Chapter 7

Unfortunately, the man caught his hand, bringing them closer together. He could even feel Alex's breath, inhaling the same aroma they had experienced when their lips touched.

Mama...

Quick as a flash, Kaylin pushed Alex away upon hearing her nephew's voice. Meanwhile, Alex immediately distanced himself upon realizing that there were other people in the room.

Rex... Kaylin straightened her body, preparing for the annoying yet endearing hug from her nephew. Why are you here? Where are Mommy and Daddy? Because since entering the room to clean up, she hadn't seen her sister and brother-in-law. Normally, when they were at the mansion, they would play together with Rex.

Daddy... Mommy said they wanted to have a baby, so Lex played with Mama instead.

What?

Rex's words obviously made Kaylin uncomfortable, especially with Alex present in the room. Alex, on the other hand, showed a blank expression, though he wanted to laugh upon hearing the chatter of Kenan Meyer and Cleopatra's child. How could he know that the child was their result, as Alex had studied the ins and outs of the Meyer family, after taking on the task of being their personal bodyguard.

Papa... Rex looked at the adult man beside him.

Papa? both Alex and Kaylin said simultaneously.

If Alex showed a confused expression with furrowed brows, while Kaylin tried to silence her nephew's mouth. But unfortunately, Rex ran towards Alex, even asking to be carried, making it difficult for Alex to catch him.

Papa came, so Mommy doesn't need you anymore.

Rex Meyer... Kaylin forcefully pulled her nephew away, afraid