The last few days have been amazing with Ali. We were still taking things slow, but it was great. We were able to speak about all the reservations we had and any insecurities. It was great because we were able to reaffirm our love to each other. I apologized for my wrongdoings and so did Ali.

Everything was going well until Skye came into my line of sight. I groaned and turned around, but I heard her steps get closer. She even tugged on my wrist. I turned around to glare at her, but was shocked at her expression.

"Can I please speak with you?" Her tone was pleading.

I didn't have a chance to reply since she began pulling me. She led me to a cabana with a swinging bench. I groaned and sat next to her. I yanked my hand from her hold, but she grabbed it again. Can this girl really not take a hint?

"Skye, what do you-"

"I'm in love with you." Say what? Not even Hannah Montana could say a long enough 'say what' to Skye's craziness. Did she hit her head on a rock?

"Wait, what?" I was befuddled.

"I admit that I first started pursuing you to get back at Alicia." She sighed. "I was still in love with her and wanted her to feel the pain I felt when she ended things with me. But the more time I spent with you..." She held my hands tighter. "The more I fell for you. I'm now love stricken with you. You're all I think about and want."

"Skye, I'm sorry but-"

"She can never be who you want or deserve!" She spoke with conviction. "She can't out of fear of the backlash. I can give you everything you want and more. I can be what you deserve!"

"I'm in love with Alicia!" I retorted. "And nothing you say will-"

She cut me off by pressing her lips to mine. I struggled to push her off since she was stronger than me. I refused to kiss her back and squeezed my eyes shut, willing for her to release me. She finally pulled back and that's when I saw Ali's face. My heart dropped, fearing the worst. Her hands were balled up into fists. She left a shocked Astrid and Yaz to walk over to us. Skye was about to say something, but Ali pushed her back.

"I don't care if you're a princess or whatever." She spoke close to Skye's face. "If I ever see you sexually assault her again, I swear I'll end you." She threatened.

"Ali, I swear I didn't kiss her." I grabbed her arm. "She kissed me and I tried-"

"I believe you, my love." She smiled back. "No need to try and convince me. I take you at your word." I smiled at her.

"You can never be what she deserves!" Skye shoved Ali back. "You'll never publicly claim her!"

"And what's that to you?" Ali fired back. "That's between Nic and I. That doesn't concern you." Her voice was cold like ice. "Leave."

"You know you don't deserve her and that you can't give her the life she deserves, Alicia! You should do the honorable thing and let her go! All you'll do is bring sadness and misery to her life!"

I saw Ali's shoulders fall. Clearly, Skye's words were getting to her. Her eyes were downcast. She was thinking about what Skye was saying and starting to believe them. No! I refused to lose the love of my life again. I quickly ran to Ali and grabbed her face. She looked into my eyes. My heart broke at how sad she looked.

"This is my life and I want you. I don't want anyone else, only you." I kept staring at her. "Don't listen to the haters, Ali. I'll tell you if I'm hurting. I'll tell you if I'm sad or scared or whatever. I promise to be completely honest with you from now on. Do you believe and trust that I'll be honest with you?" She nodded at me. "Then believe me when I say I only want you and my heart only beats for you." I kissed her. "Please, don't leave me." I whispered against her lips.

"Never." She embraced me. "Now, leave." Her eyes were stone cold as she glared at Skye.

The girl looked vengeful and stalked away. Yaz and Astrid jogged up to us. They were staring daggers at Skye's back. Yaz smiled down at me and placed a comforting hand on my back.

"You heard her, Francesca!" Tridi yelled at Skye's retreating form. "Go back to Monaco with all your luxury and women and designer clothes and..." We arched a brow at Astrid. "And famous people and... just don't come back here!" She shouted.

"Thanks, Tridi." I smiled and hugged her. "And you to Yaz." She smiled and hugged me back.

"I'm still debating if I should allow Tamsin to kill her." We all laughed at Ali.