Hans drops me off at the cafe we have agreed to meet at. I know he isn't comfortable or happy with me meeting Liana King but I reassure him that I will be perfectly fine. I don't know how Liana will act towards me now that she knows the truth.
I can accept that she will hate me like Panda King but I am not prepared to lose a friend. Anxiously, I slowly walk into the restaurant. I wore a maternity top today since my bump has grown a little. You can't see it unless you stare closely.
"Liana." I smile awkwardly as I sit down opposite her.
Her blue eyes widen as she glances at me. "Tin? I...couldn't recognise you."
"I'm sorry." I say again, closing my eyes as I wait for her reaction. I couldn't sleep at all last night because I was so busy worrying over how angry she will be.
"It's fine."
I open my eyes in surprise as she gently smiles. Why is she not
Tears drop down his face as he stares, horrified at the stream of red blood dripping down the head of the woman he loves. It is his fault for slamming on the breaks in anger when he heard her mention that evil woman. "I am sorry. I'm so sorry Tina." He whispers over and over again as he uses the first aid kit in his car to clean her wound. Her forehead hit the window quite hard. He wants to take her to the hospital but he knows that the media will involve her in a scandal if he does. Reporters are always following him nowadays. Ever since he met Ciarra Lake, his life has not been peaceful. Fortunately, the wound isn't deep so he gently places a plaster over it. Staring at her unconscious face, he softly kisses her forehead. She is right in front of him, yet she seems so far away. When will he be able to be with her like this again? There is less than a week until his wedding but his heart has not changed. Panda rea
Currently, I am chewing my nails. The reason is because Liana has found out about my upcoming marriage with Hans. Who could have been the whistle blower? Is probably what you are wondering now. Of course it is none other than, "Mint! Tell me right now, exactly what you mentioned to Liana!" I scream down the phone. When did Liana and Mint become friendly with each other? As far as Liana told me, her and Mint always bickered when she went over to pester him about my whereabouts. "C-Calm down sis." He sounds guilty, "I didn't mean to. It kind of slipped." "You'll be slipping on your face when I see you." I threaten half jokingly. What if Panda finds out? "I'm sorry sis. Forgive me? You know I need my face to live." Mint moans. "Yes, like picking up girls with it." I say sarcastically. My brother is handsome and gets as much attention as I usually did
By the time the ferry stops at the shore of Berta Island, I am nauseous from seasickness. I smile at the captain weakly before dragging my suitcase behind me as I exit the ferry.It has been a day since I set off and by now Hans is probably mad at home but this is something I have to do. I touch my stomach. I need to know the truth.As the island is the King's private land, only the sounds of the ocean and seagulls accompany me as I walk forward. There are no signs of a human at all. My stomach rumbles with hunger and I glance around for something edible.There are some coconuts and mangoes under the trees. Smiling in relief, I collect a few and crack open a coconut. I eat one part of the coconut and more of the juicy mango slices. As I wander further inside the island, I find a glamorous mansion with a small hut in front of it. They appear to be the only buildings here.Tiredly, I knock on the door
Once we have calmed down, I do my best to cook the fish Panda King caught earlier in the small kitchen area. It makes me gag but there is nothing else to eat. I would suggest having the chickens outside but that would be rude of me since I am a guest and I don't want to start another fight with Panda. After we have eaten, the darkness arrives and I glance at Panda. "I'll be heading back home now." "Not yet." He clings onto me like a child and I gasp as he grabs my arm. "There's no ferry at this time. Stay with me Tina." I sigh, "There's really no ferry back? What time will it come tomorrow?" Panda gives me his puppy eyes stare, "I'm not ready to return to my chained life. Stay with me please." "I..." "Please stay Tina." He sounds like a little boy. The sadness in his eyes hold me captive. "Fine." I sigh.&nb
"Tina, are you sure about this?" Panda King asks as I sip the coconut water from the coconut which he cracked for me. I nod and smile at him, "You have a better idea?" "You know I don't." He sits down next to me on the giant rock as the waves splash around our ankles. "I'm just worried about what might happen." Grabbing his hand, I gaze into his worried eyes which match the ocean in front of us. "Don't worry Pan. If you play the cards right, we will have her hook, line and sinker." He frowns as he stares at me, "Hold on, aren't you even a tiny bit jealous?" Laughing at his concern, I pat his hand and lie, "Of course not. I wouldn't have planned this if I was." His eyebrows furrow more as he pouts, "Not even a minuscule?" Sighing dramatically, I reach my hand out and touch his forehead, "Don't frown so much, you'll get wrinkl
TW: Slightly 18+ Content _____________________________ After staying at the island with Panda King for a few days, I have discovered that he has learnt new skills and improved himself into a better man than which I had thought. "Open your mouth love." He says gently as he holds the spoon out towards my mouth. I stare at him incredulously, "I'm not ill Pan, I can eat by myself." He shakes his head, "I have to take extra care of you right now. What would I do if you got hurt? Just let me feed you." Staring at the bowl of soup in his hand, I warily ask, "Is it edible?" "Of course it is! You don't know how long I practiced cooking after you left. I can make a decent meal now." He puts the spoon of soup into my mouth as I obediently eat. "Of course not as good as you love." I blush as he feeds me. I am stil
The dreaded day finally arrives where I have to leave Panda King. I shouldn't be feeling this unhappy and upset given that this is all my plan and Panda is helping me by willingly sacrificing himself. All the way through the ferry ride back to the mainland, I had held hands with Panda and slept on his shoulder, afraid of when I will be able to be this close to him again."Don't cry Tina." Panda hugs me to him as my tears fall out of my eyes. "It won't take long. I'll come to get you soon."I wrap my arms around his back and cry into his chest. Why does this man have the power to weaken me so easily?"It feels like a dream." I mumble against him, "The island.""Don't worry about me," Panda pats my back in comfort, "I'll get the evidence and put her behind bars.""Come back to me quickly." I say through tears, "If you don't hurry back, I might decide to get married to Hans."
"Pan, is Ciarra really your wife now?" His sister Liana King asks as she pushes her blonde hair back. Liana has been worried lately. Ever since the ruined wedding, Ciarra Lake insisted and demanded to move into Panda King's mansion and live as his wife.Panda shrugs at his sister, "In her dreams.""You don't care for her, not even a little?" Liana asks curiously as she drinks the milk."No. I only love..." Panda hesitates. Will Liana get upset if Panda tells her the truth about Tin being a woman? He knows his sister has a crush on "him"."Who?" Liana asks with wide eyes. "Come on Pan, tell me." She begs."Someone." Panda says mysteriously. He doesn't want to upset his younger sister. She will find out soon anyway."What are you guys talking about? Shall we eat together?" Ciarra's annoyingly cheery voice says as she walks into the kitchen.