CHYNA
“You’re not good. I'll fix your wounds first.” Gian stubbornly stopped me from doing anything. “I might not fix your wounded heart, but let me help with your knees. And let me tell you, I would not let you do such stupid things just because you were hurting inside. Deal with me, from now on, Chyna.”
I was too stunned to say a word. Did he think I was broken-hearted? Gosh! I don’t even felt the pain and jealousy.
“I was fine. I was perfectly fine. I am not what you thought—” I tried to explain.
“Hide it as long as you want. Soon, you'll find your words were getting real.”
But it was all true, damn it!
I wanted to yell at his face. But it seems he already made up his mind.
Soon, the staff arrived with some medical stuff. Gian started to nurse my wound. The alcohol gives a smarting pain with my injuries, but it ebbed away when
CHYNA“Yes. Anything. So, please? Pretty please?”Hmm… that seems to be a great idea. After playing the act, I'll ask him to stay away from me. He can’t say no to me this time.I smiled to myself.“Fine. I'll just take a shower and get dressed.” Gian raised from kneeling down. “Uhm, wait. Where are we going to meet your Mom? At Mon Refuge or Orange Cup.”“In my unit.” Gian frowned. “What makes you say yes? Are you up with something?”I glared at him. “You are not in place to ask questions. You are the one who needs help, so shut up and live. I'll be at your door after thirty minutes.”“Your smile makes me nervous. I know you are up with something, Chyna.” Gian insisted.I faced him arrogantly. “Do you want me to help or not?” I even crossed my arms above my chest.“Fine.”
CHYNA“Mom, that’s way back before. I changed the very moment I met Chyna.”Gian went beside me and hugged me tightly. As if he was giving me a sign. I didn’t flinch even though I wanted to push him away.“Chyna was too possessive. How do I manage to changed women very often? Right, sweety?”“Yeah. Didn’t we agreed that I'll skin you alive if ever I found out that you are dating another woman?” A wicked smile formed on my lips.Gian forced a smile. “Yeah. See that, Mom? How can I manage to attend those blind dates you set me up? The Salvatores might kill me as well.”“The Salvatores?” His Mom turned to me. “You are a daughter to Michael and Laurice Salvatore?”“Yes, Ma'am. I am the youngest.”I assumed Gian’s Mom knew my parents. Our family was one of the richest.&ldquo
CHYNA“Chyna, honey. I was just worried about you, your situation, and your reputation.” Tita Mildred went soft and caring when she turned to me. “I could tell what are you two were doing. What if you get pregnant? Your parents and us should talk about you and your plans—”“Wait. Why would I get pregnant?”Did the hotel room had recorded that night? And someone had uploaded it on the internet? If so, then I should have known.“I knew what you kids were doing. The paintings said it all. And you, Gian. You must act up. Be a man to whatever you did.”“Me?” Gian pointed himself, confused.“Yeah. And you must keep those painting in your bedroom.”“What painting?” I whispered grimly at Gian.I have this feeling that the painting was the very reason why the older woman suddenly changed her mood.“I shou
CHYNA“I always believed in the saying that it was bad luck to burn someone else images,” Gian said while busy piling up the firewood.We are here at Neptune Cove. The exact place where the campers stayed with their campfires. Gian asked the staff of Neptune Cove to bring them some firewood and gasoline. This is where we will going to burn the paintings. Not a bad idea because there’s no one here to camp anyway.“I don’t believe in that kind of stuff. Besides, it is more humiliating to see others gawking at my nude images.” I snorted.I can’t believe he keeps these paintings. No one knew if he was watching it in his free time.“It’s ready,” Gian said and set the fire.I started to throw the paintings one by one. We just watched it until it burns. I made sure I turned back the painting before throwing it to make sure Gian wouldn’t watch the painting while burni
CHYNA“Come on, Mom. You are here to relax. Why bother caring about my relationship status.” Gian commented.“Because I know you are not the type to take things and relationships seriously. I was worried about your future.”Somehow, I sympathize with Tita Mildred. Mom told me about that thing with Thorx. She was worry Thorx wouldn’t have any plan of settling down.“Anyway, I am staying here for a month or two. So, see you around.” Tita Mildred announced. It cuts my thoughts.“What? Why are you staying that long?” Gian demanded.He seems he didn’t anticipate it. And sure, he doesn’t like it. I also have an idea that this acting game would be prolonged.“I wanted to have a vacation. Why are you so distressed about that? Is there anything I shouldn’t see here?” Tita Mildred asks in suspicion.“Nothing, of course. Alright, enj
CHYNA“Hey! What are you frowning at, baby?”I suddenly heard Gian. I rolled my eyes. He used to call me baby. It was his endearment to me, and he insisted on it, especially when his Mom was around. He said all lovers had endearment with each other. I don’t know. I have never been into a relationship.“Aren’t you done with what are you doing?”There was this hard thumping of my heart inside my chest telling me I was in a big, big trouble.Jeez!Gian turned to his sketchpad. This time, he had that broad smile on his handsome face as he looks at his sketches. It seems he loves his drawing that much.“I’m almost done. I'll finish it before the sun sets.” And he winked at me.I sighed and waited patiently. He was always like that. When he was absorbed with what he was doing, no one can stop him. And I understand. That’s the artist characters, a
CHYNAWhen Gian came back, I started a serious conversation with him.“Gian, didn’t you tell me that you'll do anything I asked in exchange for this acting deal?”Gian knotted his forehead but smiled after a while. “Yeah. Did you already know what you wanted?”“Yeah.” I gasped. “Can you be my consistent companion here? I mean, you shouldn’t be dating anyone else instead of me.”Gian frowned. “We were always together, don't we?”“Yeah, but I want you to be my exclusive companion.”He was taken aback by my request, but I was already making up my alibi if ever he asked questions.“Why is the sudden request? I always thought that you want me to go away. I mean, I anticipated that you'd asked me to stay away from you whenever Mom went back to the city.”Wow! That surprised me. So, he really anticipate
CHYNATHREE DAYS, later…“Let’s have lunch first,” I told Gian, who was already perspiring.We are about to do the paragliding, but I decided to cancel it. Gian helped me manage some of my stuff that just arrived this morning. Those were essential things from Salvatore's mansion. I only get some. I can’t bring everything because probably, my Mom would go hysterical if I did. She might think I'm not going back home.And since Gian was too willing to help, he becomes my slave for today.“Sure, I'll call the resto to deliver here.” Gian wiped the sweat on his forehead with the back of his palm.I hurriedly took a paper towel and helped him with his sweat. Gian suddenly smiled wide. I just realized what I did and stopped it.“I cooked chicken adobo,” I said and looked away from him. I suddenly became conscious of how I acted. “Sorry, it's the only thing I can co