14- The Devil with a Heart

CHINKY's POV

Well, the sand was removed from my eyes because of Brent's help. Then, a few minutes later, someone just brushed Brent's arm and for a moment I saw him rolled in the sand.

My eyes widened in shock! Someone knocked him out! My thoughts went up to the man who was bluntly punching him. Kyaaaa... it was Chrysler Cruise!

"What are you doing?!" I said to Chrys.

Then I quickly persuaded Brent to help him get up. Chrysler is really a pain in the ass! Grrr .. What did Brent do to him and he just punched him? I sighed.

"Are you okay Brent?" I quickly grabbed my handkerchief to rub it on his lip. Poor boy, his lips were bleeding. This Chrys is getting on my nerves!

"He's a maniac, can't you see that?" Chrysler later blamed Brent for it. "Because you're desperate to be noticed by men, so—"

He didn't continue whatever he was saying because I gave him a big slap on the face.

"He didn't hurt me or whatever, he just helped me removing the dirt from my eyesand for your information, I'm not like other women you think!" I yelled at him.

Even Brent was blamed because of Chrys' negative thought. Brent was good and kind and he didn't fight back with this Devil.

"He didn't kiss you?" Chrys's asked stupidly.

He's really crazy and annoying! He thought Brent kissed me? Argh! Did he think that I am an easy girl? My head is aching!

"Think of whatever you like, crazy monkey!" I said angrily. Then I turned to Brent. "Nice meeting you, sorry for what happened. I gotta go." He just nodded at me.

And I quickly walked away. Damn! I want to enjoy my vacation but everything was ruined because of my Devil boss. I am stressed, i need a stress-reliever. I went back to look for something to eat! I want to forget that annoying guy!

*Hotel's Resto*

Good food is included in the hotel package at this expensive restaurant. So, I don't need to spend money anymore. It was a buffet meal, so, I moved quickly to get more! Whoa! Everything looks so good. Can I take it out later after I eat? Lol.

GOD! There's a lot of food! Hmmmm .. The scents are inviting and enticing. Those people who was before me just put little amount of food on their plates and they looked so classy. It was kinda embarrassing but on one tray, i placed three large plates, so, i could put all the foods that I like.

These people probably eat these foods often and in my case, I just rarely eat it. I got all of their attentions because i placed lots of food on my tray.

This is eat all you can, right? So, I can eat whatever I can. Not long after I had queued up, I settled on the last table at the end--the place was isolated.

I'm okay here, at least I can eat even without finesse.

I started eating the delicious foods on my plate and I was like.... Oh, my God! Sooo delicious ! I felt like my eyes are twinkling with excitement and satisfaction.

The foods were creamy, cheesy, saucy, sweets, spicy and I just mixed all of my dishes. And also, I didn't know each names of these foods, but it's highly recommended.

Kyaaaaaah... So, yummy!!!

CHRYSLER's POV

Wait!!! What? That guy whom I thought a maniac was just helping Chinky to remove the dirt from her eyes? Shoot! I sighed.

Why did I do that all of a sudden? I felt like I just want to punch him. I don't know! Chinky walked out and I was just staring at her back before I turned to the man i punched earlier.

No, I would not apologize to him because I don't know how to apologize. I walked away. I went back to our room, because i feel exhausted!

When I got inside, I noticed that Chinky wasn't there yet.

Suddenly, i felt hungry, I was tired of walking around the beach a while ago. I'm going to eat but where's that girl? She seemed really mad at me or maybe she thought of leaving me here. But that would be impossible since she don't have fares back to Manila.

But where is she? Argh! Since I didn't have her cellphone number, so, I couldn't call her.

Right when I was about to leave I stopped because my conscience seemed to stop me.

Conscience: Can you eat without her? Look for her!!!

Argh! Do I have a conscience? Yeah! It was my fault why she's missing right now, but is she right to act that way? She must have notified me where she was going. Is it my fault for misinterpreting it earlier? Haaaay!

My stomach is growling again! I'm really hungry! It is that woman's fault if I die suddenly because of starvation. You'll pay for this Chinky!

I got on the elevator because I was going to start looking for her. I returned to the seashore — to the swimming pool — to the souvenirs market — just about anywhere.

I'm feeling so exhausted and hungry! I'm going to die already! After wandering around looking for her I still couldn't find the woman with bangs, so I decided to just go back to the hotel. Where the hell is she?

When she returns, I will let her suffer from consequences! I'll pretend to be sick! I will let her feel what I felt.

CHINKY's POV

BURP! I'm still in the second round of my foodtrip. I wanted to takeout, but I think no one is allowed to do so.

I'm full. But wait, did Chrys eat already? Waaaah! Why am I still thinking about him?

It's his fault if he haven't eaten yet, in my case, I'm just full! Maybe he wouldn't starve to death, would he? I need to return to our suite room now, take a bath and get some rest.

I got on the elevator and hit the 4th floor. That's because our room was in room 401. When I got there, i walked towards our suite room and went inside and everything was lit. Maybe that guy is back. It's just a waste time to think about him.

Then I went inside the room and I saw him lying in bed. He seemed okay, so I just shrugged. Then I walked to the bathroom.

"Hmm.. I just loved the food!" I said then smiled.

But I diddn't get a proud answer from him. And I noticed that he was so wrapped in a blanket and shivering? What's going on with him? No way! I approached him quickly.

"Hey! Are you okay? "I asked. Even though I am still angry with him, I still have a heart. And he doesn't look good. "Hey, what's going on with you?" I asked him.

I could feel the trembling of his whole body. He seemed to be in pain.

"My stomach hurts so much!" He said in a low voice.

"Do you have a stomachache?" I asked. Then he nodded. "Wait, I have a medicine in my bag." Then I hurried to the closet to find my medkit in the bag.

My medicine has a super power because the pain last and I recover quickly!

Argh! I have a lot of stuffs inside nlmy bag and I couldn't find the medkit. Oh my vegetable! Did i left it at Nanay's house?!

I returned to where he was. "Can you still get up? I will take you to a nearby hospital here! " I said. But he shook his head. "All right, I'll just find a nearby Drug Store." I said. Then I left quickly to find a cure for his stomach ache.

But temporarily, I put a hot compress on his stomach. It was nice that there was a hot water bag in the medkit cabinet, which could be used. But there are no such drugs for stomach ache.

I then left the Hotel to find a nearby drugstore. Look there, look here, look anywherr and everywhere! All I could think about was where to get the medicine.

There is 'left, then turn', there is 'right, left and turn', there is 'take a trike and then go down and ride again' ..

Waahh, I feel so dizzy. I feel like I've been burned right away. Waaah, I still want to keep what I've been up to.

Suddenly, there are people over there, whom I can ask where the nearest drugstore is, they may know. So here, I walked closer to where they were. But I suddenly stopped — couldn't I be nosebleed? The bunches of people over there were bristish americans.

But I don't care, I need to buy medicine right away! I walked closer to them to ask a question.

"Excuse me guys, can I ask if…"

CHRYSLER's POV

BWA-HA-HA! My stomach hurts — not because I am in pain but because I laugh.

And I heard that girl had her good dinner. How could she do that when I hadn't eaten since I looked for her everywhere? Fortunately, I rewarded her with consequence. HA-HA-HA.

While she was looking for my medicine, I would eat my dinner. I ordered to the hotel crew to deliver food in our suite room.

And here I am, enjoying the delicious food they prepared for me. I was eating like a construction worker and as if I hadn't eaten for ten million years, I was so hungry! There are Korean, Chinese, Italian and Filipino foods served. I can finish everything.

After I had my dinner, i started a movie marathon. It's 9:30 and it's been half an hour since that woman left. Where could she possibly be today?

* 9: 45 pm

* 10: 00 pm

* 10:15 pm

Where is she? Did she went back to Manila to find my medicine? God! If she hadn't found anything, she would have gone home.

* 10:20 pm

Damn! Made me scratch my head. Annoying! Why do I think about the clock? And why am I worried about that woman? It was her fault why I pretended to be in pain! Argh!

I got up from my couch. Then sigh. Fine! I'll find her! But she will pay big time for this!

I turned off the TV then left the room — but I stopped walking at the lobby when I heard a couple talking about Rape victims.

"It's now a trend for women who have been raped and are suddenly being dumped anywhere.

"Well, what a pity that little girl, I heard that she was forced by Americans to ride in their car."

Suddenly I felt cold. W-What did they just say? Little girl? Forced by Americans to ride in their car?

Well, I suddenly breathed a sigh of relief — well, not because she wasn't attracted to any man — not because she wasn't beautiful — because — she wasn't — as flirty as anyone else. She just look like a kid especially when she wear a round thick eyeglasses!

I walked back to look for her but I still feel sorry. Just in case she was really forced to ride by the Americans, maybe my consciende would follow me 'till the very end of the world.

I started running out of the hotel. It was late at night and I needed to hurry. When I got out of the hotel I started asking people there if they had seen a girl with full bangs.

I even showed her a picture on my phone. No way! What if she was the one who was forced by the foreigners?

I stopped running when I felt a drop in my arm, then I gazed into the dark sky. Oh, it's raining! Damn it! I quickly searched for shelter. I haven't brought any rain cover. Argh! Getting soak in the rain is what i hate the most!

As I glanced at the rain drops, I suddenly come to mind the past where Chinky was with me. Weird! But even though her bangs were thick, she was a short girl, have a blurred vision (but she was wearing contact lens right now), noisy, crazy, silly and clumsy - she is my wife now!

And even going back and forth around the world and even denying myself — she's a Cruise now. And when something goes wrong with her, my God, her family would blame me to death and kill me with their bare hands. She has a petrifying kind of family.

I started running under the rain while calling out her name. The cold of the rain, the chill of the wind, I don't like it but I can do nothing.

"Hey Chinky!" I shouted, as I ran.

Damn it! I started worrying about her. There is still no trace of where she went. I'm annoyed! I never did this whole thing to anyone before.

"Chinky! Where are you? "I shouted again.

People standing around were looking at me. What a shame! I look like a terrible pathetic now!

"Hey Chinky!!"

I was looking for her for about half an hour. She may have been kidnapped by those guys and then thrown away somewhere. I am having a goosebumps with that thought. My strong conscience also persecuted me! It's my fault why she went missing!

"Chinky!" I shouted again. I still keep running.

I am already soaked in the rain, and I'm still running to find her.

"Chinky!"

She can't die! I didn't want this thing to be this way! Oh father God, i hope she's okay. Help me find her!

CHINKY's POV

♪ ♫ At kung ikaw ay nakatawa, ako pa ba ay nakikita ah... ♪ ♫

I'm singing Chinito by Yeng Conatantino right now. So, it's raining! I told you before, when it's raining — it's a sign that I'm singing! Did you wonder what happened to my search for medicine operation? And where am I now? This what had happened...

"Excuse me, can I ask if you know where I can buy medicine at this hour?" I asked the british americans.

"Oh! We didn't know any place." They answered.

They were three. They were handsome, but I am not fond of their looks. Choosy? No! I'm married!

"Oh, thanks." I said. Then I turned my back on them.

But I was suddenly surprised when someone grabbed my arm. "Can you stay here a 'lil bit longer?" One of the three men asked.

Oh my! I didn't immediately notice that they were drunk! I started to get nervous because I become a beautiful lady every time a drunk man see me.

"Sorry, but I'm on a hurry, my husband is sick. And I need to get his medicine ASAP!" I replied.

Then I quickly recovered my arm. I was about to run when they stood in front of me. My eyes widened in shock.

"What do you want from me?" I asked.

"You're beautiful! We like to be with you tonight." I told you. I shook my head.

"Come with us—"

"No!" I cut.

Then I trampled them one by one with what they had — just there and ran fast.

Damn it! I run like there's no tomorrow. I'm like in running marathon! I am very tired! Sorry Chrys, but it looks like I'm going to save myself from those monkeys first!

I saw them following and chasing after me. Waaaaah! My heart rate is immeasurable. Help!! I'm not really beautiful, they're just drunk! Once they are sobber, they will lose this fantasy too! I need to hide somewhere. Somebody help me!

I saw an isolated place with no light and there I immediately hid. Owemji, this place is scary. It is like an abandoned place that the spirits are now in control! But I'm not afraid of ghosts, because I'm more afraid of those men. I have to hide well!

That's it, so I ended up in this place. I'm still here all alone. I don't want to spend the night here! I want to lie down on a soft bed and have my sweet dream. I wonder how's Chrys right now?

* 11:00 pm

There are so many mosquitoes here and I am chilling because it's getting cold. I really want to sleep, I am sleepy! Haaay... And I'm about to close my eyes when...

"Hey Chinky with full bangs! Where are you?"

From the blink of my eyes — I suddenly glared sharply. It's as if I heard my name!

"Chinky, where are you ?!"

Yeah, it was my name! I heard it! So I got up from sitting on something I didn't know what, because it was dark inside. I didn't know it would be a snake later.

"Chinita Kaye Villaruz !!"

I heard the voice of a man again that sounded familiar! If he's one of the three men, how did he know that Chinita Kaye Villaruz was my full name?

I didn't come out of that abandoned place to look out for the man who was calling my name. And that's just how big my eyes are when I see him at the peephole! Yes, Chrysler!

Is that really Chrysler? He's so wet! Fortunately I was able to hide before I could sing. Wait, is he okay? What is he doing here?

"Chinky !!"

"Chrysler, I'm here!" I shouted too.

And I quickly caught his attention. His eyes widened when he saw me, and he quickly ran to reach me.

"What are you doing here--"

Suddenly I was surprised when embraced me. I continued to stand in my place and suddenly my intestines swirled inside my body!

"I've been looking for you for almost an hour, where have you been? You said you were just going to buy my medicine? What are you doing here in this scary place? And 'I've heard that someonr was forced by Americans to ride in their car and what if it was you? What would I explain to your family and my grandmother? You made me nervous!"

He said long, as he still hugged me. I was in deep thought as I still could not recover from my knees weakening as he hugged me. So I even tried to say a few words.

"Ahm, I, I—"

"You know I don't like to get soak in the rain and I don't like looking like fool in front of others - but I did all that for you!"

I would have been disappointed if he had just stopped doing what he did. But if you listen closely to him - he seems very human and really worried about me.

Even a Devil have a heart. I began to smile. He hugged me for a few minutes more and I am so wet already!! But why does it feel so good to feel his embrace?

"How's your stomach—"

He stopped hugging me. "Are you okay? Did anyone hurt you? What are you doing here? This place is scary!" He said worriedly.

Waaah, he really cares about me. I feel my heart is swelling with his words. So, there, I told him about those monkeys who chased after me and why I ended up being in this place. And as we walked back to the Hotel I could feel his cold hands holding my hands.

I don't know why he did it, but I just let it go. I feel so safe and secure — because I'm with him. And even though his temper was rugged, stoic and devilish — he was the only known Devil with a heart.

I don't know what I'm feeling right now, but my heart beat is getting faster and faster. I feel so suffocated.

When we arrived in our suite room, he just dropped me off. Then we changed our clothes. When I got out of CR, he was all dressed too.

"You're going to sleep in the bed, I'm just on the couch." I heard him say. It almost whispered but it reached my ear.

"How's your stomach?" I asked.

He sat on the sofa and I sat down on the bed.

"Ahm, I-I was just pretending to be sick a while ago, to get a revenge on you because you tortured me to look for you earlier and wait, even though I was so starve. Then I found out thay you're done eating— "

My eyes widened in surprise at what he had said. "What? You were just pretending?" Argh!!!

"I almost got kidnapped by those just to find your medicine, then you were just pretending?" I tried to calm myself but I couldn't.

I am annoyed! I almost had a heart attack in concern for this man, but— Grrrrr ..

"Hey, it was all your fault!" He yelled at me.

"To whom did it all start? It was because you were too malicious and judgmental!"

Right! It was because of him and jis green-mind that I was annoyed of him and walked out. m

"I don't care about you anymore!" I said, then I lay down on the bed and covered my face with the blanket.

"Yeah, whatever!" I heard him say it too.

Aaah! I am getting back my compliments to him earlier. He is still the devil with no heart!!