Having almost met his death, Panda King's ocean blue eyes stare in panic at the unconscious woman in front of him. She looks different with her long hair and tired appearance but he can still recognise Tin.
How long has it been since he saw her? After months, he finally saw her again but what is this situation? Why was he suddenly attacked by an angry rampaging bull? Why did Tin help him? Why has she fainted?!
His heart is in pain as he sees her lying in the angry bull's arms. He wants to speak to her, to laugh with her, to hold her but he knows he won't be able to.
"What the hell are you waiting for?!" The bull lashes out at him angrily.
"I'm on it!" Panda mutters with a glare as he picks up his phone and calls for an ambulance.
"If anything happens to her, I won't let you go again." The man, who Tin had introduced as a friend that one time they met, threatens.
Panda scoffs, "You seem to think it's my fault she fainted. Wasn't it you who scared her by trying to choke me?"
"I should have cut your tongue off! Don't you dare touch Tina." The bull says furiously.
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*Tina*
Blinking, I find myself yet again in a hospital. Do all hospitals have white ceilings? I'm getting tired of waking up to see them already. When will I be strong again?
Wait, Panda King. Is he alright? Hans did stop right? I am sure he ran to me when I was acting ill. I roll my eyes at my own stupidity. How did my act turn into reality?
Sitting up, I stare at my hands. I am on the drips again. I hate getting injected by the needles. I gingerly touch my stomach. My fainting must have been from exhaustion.
"Tin!"
Did I hear the right voice? My heart warms up but I frown as I wonder about the reason he is here.
"Tin! You're awake!" Panda's handsome face comes into view and I have no idea how to react. Does he not care that I am a woman?
"P–Panda." I say awkwardly.
"How are you feeling? Are you in pain anywhere? Where–"
I lean forward and place a finger on his lips, stopping him from speaking. "You're asking too many questions."
His blue eyes stare into mine, "I'm worried about you."
Something crashes inside me. What a strange thing to say to someone other than his fiancé. Is he trying to keep me by his side whilst being with someone else?
"Why don't you worry about your fiancé instead?" I say bitterly. It hurts every time I think about how Ciarra is most likely the culprit who spiked the drink and even after she did that, Panda is now with her.
Could they be in it together? I am so confused about everything. One moment I feel like it all makes sense but then the next second, I am lost again.
"Miss Tina Gold, how are you feeling?" The doctor asks, entering the room.
Ignoring Panda, I nod, "I'm feeling better."
"That's good. You fainted because you were tired. As you are in your first trimester of pregnancy, please be extra careful about moving around. Even fast walking and running can be hazardous to the little one."
"I'll keep that in mind. Thank you." I say. I've heard the same advice over and over but it was necessary for me to run and stop Hans.
"Y–you're pregnant?!"
Damn it! I forgot Panda is still here. I have to do everything I can to prevent him from knowing the truth. If Ciarra is still involved with him, I have to be on my guard with both of them or she might have other dirty schemes up her sleeve.
Where is Hans anyway?
"I asked if you are pregnant?" He repeats loudly. He sounds furious. What is he suddenly so mad about?
"Do I need to answer? You already heard the doctor." I say coldly.
He grabs my arms tightly and glares into my eyes, "You and that bull are having a baby?! How many men have you slept with? I never imagined a person like you could..."
How dare he insult me? Who is he calling a bull? Hans?
"Let go of me! You have no right to touch me Panda! Yes, it's our baby, it has nothing to do with you so stay out of my business!" I hiss angrily. What type of woman does he think I am?!
His grip on my arms is tight and it hurts but I can't show him weakness. I can't show him that he is effecting me.
"I will stay out of your business but it was your husband who came to kill me earlier. Don't tell me you didn't enjoy watching me almost die." He says harshly.
Does he not realise how I tried to help him? What an ungrateful bastard! Hans was right. This man is trash. How did I fall for him?
I try to wriggle my arms out of his grasp but he holds on tighter. He is hurting me but I can't tell him.
"You're a bastard! A jerk who only knows how to be a spoilt brat and take his anger out on others!" I shout angrily.
He releases my arms and roughly pulls my chin until I can feel his breath on my face. His blue eyes are shadowed as he whispers, "You think you're any better? You deceived the world and then slept around until you got yourself knocked up." He laughs mockingly, "I wouldn't be surprised if you don't even know who the real father is."
The boiling anger inside me erupts as I slap his cheek with my free hand. He has no right to insult me after he was the one who slept with me and made me like this!
"I hate you." I say quietly, trying to keep my voice stable.
"Oh, do you want me to sleep with you too? How much do you charge?" He says with a smirk.
"I wouldn't have you even if it was free." I say coldly.
"I don't remember you saying that the last time." He leans his face closer to me and I feel his lips skim against my skin. "Do you want me to remind you?"
I push him with my free hand but my strength isn't enough to move him. "You're disgusting. Get away from me."
He grins and leans even closer. I am ready to shout but he muffles my mouth with his. Roughly kissing me, I can only feel coldness between us.
Why did he change so much? This cruel Panda is like a stranger to me. As he kisses me harder, my body willingly gives in. Why can't I stop loving him? I should hate him but my mind and heart don't correlate when it comes to Panda King.
My silent tears run down my face as he kisses me and uses his tongue. I should be happy that he is safe but my heart is in pain. Why is he acting cold towards me?
I try to fight against him, but he is still holding my other arm tightly. I have no choice. He already has a fiancé now. I don't care if he loves her or not but I can't be involved with him.
Biting his bottom lip hard, I quickly pull away. His grip has loosened on my arm. I stare at the blood dripping down the corner of his lip. He deserved it.
My arms look like they will end up bruising. What has possessed him? Where is the Panda King I knew and was friends with before? Can a few months change a person so much? Or is this his true self which he had hid from me before?
"What the hell?! Why did you bite me?" He groans in anger.
"Who told you to take advantage of me?! Don't you dare touch me again." I warn.
"You angered me first! If you hadn't I wouldn't have done this."
I laugh bitterly, "So I am to blame for you disrespecting me and taking advantage of me? Are you so full of yourself that you are never to blame for your own sins?"
He wipes at his lip with his handkerchief, "What sins? You're the one who lied to me all along and made me feel like I lo..."
"That's a different matter altogether." I say angrily. "You have no right to harass me! If you ever touch me again I will get you back ten-fold."
He glares before walking to the door, "Don't let your bull loose again or I won't hold back."
After he leaves, I close my eyes. What went wrong? Is this karma coming to bite my ass because I deceived him?
Why am I crying like an idiot? It must be my hormones again.