"Help! Help! Someone is drowning!" The woman who was playing with Tin Gold earlier screams as she stumbles onto the shore.
Panda King instantly stands up and runs towards her. "What did you say?"
She stares up at him with big brown eyes and falls onto her knees on the sand. "Tin! Tin got hit by the wave!"
"What?!" Panda shouts loudly.
Without a moment of hesitation, he runs towards the water and swims away. His heart is heavy and beating anxiously as he swims. Tin can't be hurt! He won't allow anyone or anything to hurt his bodyguard. He won't accept even a wave to hurt Tin.
As he frantically searches the sea, his heart sinks. He can't give up. Tin is definitely somewhere here.
Something glistens on the surface of the water and as he swims towards it, he realises that it is red blood. Diving fast into the water, he glances around.
Shivering, I wrap the blanket tighter around me. We will have to stay overnight here. Panda has been acting strange since earlier but I don't pay attention to it because he has been weird since we arrived at the beach. I know it's because of Ciarra. Is he actually jealous that Ciarra is my friend?"You can sleep on the bed, I'll sleep on the sofa." Pan says, walking in with a new set of clothes. I've changed clothes too because my other ones were soaked through. I am still in disbelief that Pan rescued me. Does he care for me because I am his bodyguard?"Sure." I nod and lie down. Usually, he would want to share the bed without hesitation. This is good too though, so I can sleep comfortably.I wonder if Ciarra has returned home or is she staying here too? I haven't seen her after I came back. There's no text message or call."Pan." I whisper in the dark. I am still feeling extremely cold. My bo
After Panda has made sure that my fever is down, we set off for home. It feels weird being driven around by Panda King himself. He has been acting on edge and jumpy since yesterday. I still don't know what has made him nervous. I check my phone again for any messages from Ciarra but there is nothing. I just want to know if she is okay. I was actually planning to introduce Pan and Ciarra to each other but I guess I'll have to wait for another time. "You've been checking your phone a lot." Pan says glancing sideways at me as he drives. "I'm just wondering if Ciarra is alright." I confess. He smirks, "Your girlfriend is fine. If she really cared about you, she would have contacted you." "What's so funny?" I ask in irritation. Is he laughing at me? "Nothing." He says and reverts back to his poker face as he drives. I look out of
Lying on my back, I stretch myself out on the bed. Home sweet home. I never thought I would ever call this huge mansion a "sweet home" but here I am."Tin." I hear Liana's soft voice from outside."Come in." I quickly sit up as she walks inside. She stares at me with concern in her blue eyes."Are you okay now Tin? Pan told me what happened." Her eyes water up and before I know it, she is in tears.Grabbing the box of tissues on my bedside table, I hold it out to her and pat the space next to me."I'm okay now. Don't worry. Sit down Liana." I say gently. She sniffles and sits next to me, her eyes still watering."I was so worried when Pan told me." She sobs into my chest.I glance down at her head. What should I do? I am still wearing my binder on my chest so I should be fine for now.Hesitantly, I bring my hand towar
Refusing to explain the kiss, I cry endlessly into Wade's arms. It feels nice to be comforted by someone like this. No wonder Liana came to me.As my brain reloads and my senses return, I understand the reason why I am upset. It sounds petty and childish but I know the reason Pan kissed me was to distract me and stop me arguing with him. It was foul play.On the other hand, my heart couldn't appreciate the kiss because I only now realise that there is something else I feel for Panda King.Something more than a business relationship, something deeper than friendship and something which is threatening to overcome my being.How did I end up having this feeling for none other than Panda King?!Tina Gold is in love with Panda King.The ridiculousness of this whole situation would have made me laugh on a normal day but after the kiss, I have realised th
TW: Cancer _____________________________ On the drive home, my mind has become a battleground. After discovering that it was Panda King who saved me that night from Theodore Emmet, a part of me feels warm and happy. However, the better part of me is still feeling angry with Pan. The mystery behind why I awoke naked still remains. I know that he didn't do anything to me but what exactly happened after I blanked out? "Tin, are you still angry at me?" Pan asks into the silence. I roll my eyes, "What do you think?" "I didn't mean to do it." He says apologetically. Switching the engine off, I step outside. The night air feels nice against my face. I stand there for a few minutes, smiling as the breeze grazes across me. "Tin, you know I didn't kiss you on purpose." Pan says from behind me. My face scrunches up in a
The next few days are hellish. I don't return to the King mansion. This nightmare feels too long. Mint and Dad seem to have become lifeless zombies but I am no different. We still haven't come to terms. The funeral is prepared in a blur and it's only the three of us who are present. I know we should invite Mum's friends but we aren't in a good state ourselves right now. Our eyes are bloodshot and we have dark circles from the sleepless nights. Dad is trying his best to stay strong for us but I know he is broken inside. We hang her photo up in the house as a memory. My eyes haven't been dry in days. We haven't eaten properly either. I do my best to cook something but none of us have any appetite. Panda King has rang me many times but I have ignored his calls and switched my phone off. Hans has been coming over every day to check up on us and take care o
The sun is bright as I wake up. My head hurts as if a giant stomped his feet on it and I find myself gazing at a handsome face.As I groan in pain, I realise that this is the first time in a month that I have been able to sleep without nightmares. The feeling of being wrapped in these arms is not bad.I lie there, reluctant to get up and leave his arms. It's fine for me to sleep for a while more. Closing my eyes, I snuggle into his chest again.***Panda King has never felt more on edge than he is feeling now. Pretending to be asleep when she woke up, he had closed his eyes but he felt her stir within his embrace and his heart beat erratically.After a month of not seeing or hearing from her, Tin Gold has lost weight and looks more lifeless. He has never seen her without the light in her soft brown eyes like she is now.As hi
As usual, Panda King corners me when I am least prepared.Ever since I returned, I've been spending any free time I have, cooking and doing random chores to keep my thoughts away.As I clean the chicken meat with the biggest kitchen knife, I hear his voice from behind me."Why have you been avoiding me?"I hack away as I answer without turning around, "I haven't.""So why have we not spoken properly in a week?""It doesn't bother me." I shrug as I continue slicing."Tin Gold!" He shouts into my ear and I jump, the huge knife still in my hand. His ocean eyes stare in horror at the knife. When did he come and stand next to me?"What?" I ask in boredom."C-can you put that away first?" He hasn't taken his eyes off the knife.I grin and put it aside. "Sorry Pan."