"Thanks pal." I smile and open the bottle. I'm sweating after the fifth fight.
"Are you still interested in the job?" Hans asks as I wipe my face with my towel.
"Yes, I'm still struggling to find any decent jobs at the moment so if you could recommend me, I'll be happy." I smile.
"Sure, I'll let you know when we get a request. You're one of our best fighters, I am sure you will definitely get recruited soon."
"Thank you Hans! I'll see you tomorrow."
"Bye Tina."
After showering in the shower room, I go to the locker room and open up my locker. Changing into my casual top and jeans, I stare into the mirror.
I have Alopecia Areata (AA) where my hair falls out in patches when I stress. To save time, I keep it short. My hair reaches just below my ears at most.
Since I have been struggling to find a job, my hair seems to be in worse condition. Hopefully, Hans will find me a good job soon.
Packing my bag, I leave the locker room and walk out of the building.
As I walk down the street, my shoulder bumps into someone. The man is tall and with the contrast of his long dark hair and blue eyes, he is a handsome fellow.
"Hey! Stop and apologise! Don't you have eyes?" He shouts after me as I walk pass him.
I roll my eyes. So he's the type who ruins his good looks once he opens his mouth.
"What do you want? You bumped into me too so you should apologise." I say. He clearly bumped into me whilst on his phone so why is he blaming me?
"Are you picking a fight?" He says as he walks up to me and puffs his chest out.
Holding back my laughter at his attempt to intimidate me, I reach up and flick his forehead as hard as I can before running away.
What kind of rotten personality does that man have? If I ever meet him again, I will definitely turn him into mince meat.
***
As I prepare the dinner for tonight, I hear my parents arrive home.
"Something smells good." My mother says happily.
"Is my son cooking again?" My dad teases.
I laugh as I bring the dishes out to the dining table.
"Dad, I'm still a girl. Or do you actually want Mint to cook?" I laugh. My younger brother has no talent in cooking and only ends up burning things.
Mum helps me place the plates as I put down the bowl of rice and curry. I usually eat a lot of protein foods to build up my muscles and energy.
"Still no luck in finding a job?" Dad asks.
"Same old." I say as I eat. "Employers are too fussy nowadays. How many interviews have I been rejected from now?"
"Maybe you should look for a different way. Find a rich boyfriend." Dad jokes.
I flick the rice at him, "Daaaad!"
"Table manners Tina, how many times do I have to remind you that you are a lady." Mum scolds.
"Dad's fault." I say.
"Your brother should be home by now. Have you heard why he is still not here?" Mum says worriedly, glancing at the clock.
"He didn't mention anything." I say. "But I know where he will be." Mint is always out at his favourite nightclub after work.
"Will you be able to bring him back Tina? He is becoming more and more irresponsible."
"Sure Mum." I stand up and go upstairs to grab my keys and a jacket before leaving.
"Drive safely darling." Mum calls from the dining room.
"Yes Mum." I say before leaving the house.
I climb onto my motorbike, wear the helmet and insert my key as I rev it up. Time to search for my most-likely-drunk-brother.
As I drive down the lanes on my Harley, I smile as the adrenaline rushes through me. I used to secretly race in the past and the joy of it still hasn't left me.
I park up and take off my helmet outside the nightclub Mint usually frequents. He is probably here.
Ignoring the stares of the women as I walk inside the club, I scan the area. Where is that fool?
All of a sudden, a woman trips in front of me and I instinctively reach out my arms to catch her. Fortunately, she falls into my arms and I help her back onto her feet.
She seems flustered as she looks at me. "Th-thank you for saving me."
I smile, "No worries."
"Hey! Why did you touch my friend? You want a fight?"
Turning around, I see a very angry man who looks familiar. Have I met him before–
"Ah, what kind of jinx is this?!" I say loudly as I remember him from earlier. It's that same rude handsome man.
"Pan, it's okay. He saved me." The woman says, trying to calm him down.
"No, thugs like this guy have ulterior motives." The man says, still glaring at me.
I laugh, "You really want to fight me huh."
Without warning, he aims a punch at me but I dodge with my quick reflexes. This man really underestimated me.
"Tin?" I hear Mint's voice and hurry towards him, leaving the rude man swearing behind me.
"Mint! Mum and Dad are waiting for you." I say as I grab my brother by his collar.
"Wow Mint, you didn't tell us you had a brother this cool. He has stolen all the women's attention."
Rolling my eyes at his immature friends, I drag my brother away. It's not the first time that people have thought I am male. I usually wear oversized tops so my actual body figure is hidden. I just find the bigger tops more comfortable.
"Clean yourself up a bit before we go home." I order him and push him into the men's toilets.
I decide to wait outside for him. It's too suffocating with this smell of alcohol here.
Heading to my bike, I groan as someone pulls on my shoulder. What now?!
"You really want to fight me? Fine!" I say in exasperation as I punch the man squarely on his nose.
He aims for me but he must be really tipsy because he suddenly falls and the pressure of his full body weight pushes me onto the ground.
What is this thing on my lips?
My eyes widen as I see his face on top of me and the squishy thing on my mouth.
"Get off me!" I scream and push him away.
The man looks just as disgusted as me and wipes at his lips frantically.
If I wasn't the victim here, I would have laughed.
Damn you, you foul mouthed man!
My eye bags are brilliantly huge. I couldn't sleep at all last night because of that kissing monster."Are you alright Tina?" Hans asks as I practise my high kicks with him."Yeah, I didn't have enough sleep last night that's all.""Mint again?" Hans asks with a raised eyebrow.I nod, "He goes to that club every day.""He's probably just going through a phase.""A twenty two year old man?" I say incredulously, "He's an alcoholic at this rate."The ringing of a phone interrupts us and Hans walks to his bag and pulls out his mobile.
He takes me to an underground ring. There are a few people around."Mike! I've got you a partner!" The client shouts loudly.I gulp with anxiety as a tall and muscular man appears. He looks like he could flick me away with just his pinky."Hey Pan! What are you doing here?" Mike grins and then glances at me. "Who is this?""Your new fighting partner." Pan answers with a grin."Hold up, I have to fighthim?" I say incredulously.This jerk is playing with me!"Yes. Have fun. If you win, I'll accept you as my bodyguard."
By the time we arrive at his mansion, Panda King doesn't look as frightened as he did earlier.He manages to pull his helmet off but his jet black hair sticks up like Goku's and I can't help but laugh."How can you laugh?!" He glares at me."Your hair is a mess." I run up to him and reach out to sort his hair."Hey, what are you doing?" He asks backing away from me.I grin, "I doubt a rich son like you would want to be laughed at for his messy hair resembling an electric shock.""Shut up." He mutters before heading inside.The interior is really everything I had believed a rich man
As expected, my parents don't hesitate to interrogate me. I stick to my story of being the bodyguard for Liana King."Be careful and stay safe darling." Mum says as she hugs me."I will Mum. Call me if Mint needs sorting out. I'll come right away.""I can't believe my daughter is all grown up and off to protect people." Dad cries as he hugs me.I laugh, "I'm already half way to fifty Dad.""Don't miss me too much!" I call as I put my suitcase in the extra cart which I have just attached to my motorbike.My family wave as I shoot off.
"Where are we going?" I ask as I follow Panda to the car."You'll find out." Pan gestures to the chauffeur to come out of the driver's seat."He'll be driving from now on." He explains, pointing at me."What? I'm not your chauffeur! I'm your bodyguard." I protest."Now you're my driver. This is the disguise you will be following me with."I sigh. He's right. This will be the least suspicious position."Fine." I sigh and get into the driver's seat."Ow." Pan groans as he sits inside. I glance at him through the rear view mirror and smirk. His bottom must be hurting from when I pushe
"Ow!" Panda groans in pain as I flick his forehead hard."Tell me now, why did you do that?" I ask mercilessly as I stand over him. I have tied his wrists and ankles up and every time I feel annoyed, I simply flick his forehead."I told you already Tin! It was because that actress lied. You know I have a phobia of women so how can I have an affair with her? The only way to resolve the rumours was to show them something solid as proof. I could only ask you to act as a girl because I can't touch women!" He says desperately.I frown. He held my hands during the conference and even that time before all this, we hadthataccident and he was fine? Am I really not a woman? I shouldn't be feeling upset."Young Master, are y
After being angry at him, why did I still agree to this? I stare in the mirror at the dark lipped Flora Evian.I am nervous as I think about the storyline we will be following in front of his parents. This whole situation is weird from any angle you think about it. I'm a female, acting as a male bodyguard, pretending to be a woman in front of my employer's parents.At least he has promised me a bonus for this. Or maybe he is scared I'll tie him up again and throw him somewhere. In anyway, I have the upper hand. I smirk,let's put on a good show Flora.Formal. That's my first impression of them.His parents look very stern and snobby. They scrutinise me from my luscious hair (wig) to my newly pedicured and painted toes. P
Acting as his chauffeur and then stalker every day has become a daily routine. I yawn as I sit in the car, waiting for him to come. Maybe it's because I am menstruating but I am feeling really tired even though I slept so much.Tapping the steering wheel until he finally opens the door and sits in the back seat. I pull my sunglasses over my eyes as I start driving.He has been cold towards me recently for a reason I don't know. I sigh as we travel in silence. I'd rather he be rude and tease me like usual than stay silent like this.As I move onto the next lane, I glance into the side mirror. They have definitely been following us."Pan, I'll have to speed up. Make sure you have your seatbelt on." I say as I watch the two motorbikes fo