Episode 4: I am back

“It is so good to be back” as I stretched my arms into the air, I feel a bit of dizziness. Staying in-plane for this long whether in Business Class or private plane, give me this crap. I do not really like to travel via Air as I am a sea person. My stupid private plane got some glitch and my pilot does not want to risk the travel. I am in an urgent Business in China, this is why I am back.

 And, yeah. I am now a successful person and have my own legal firm in Washington and as I knew, only a few of my circles new my success. My closest friends associated my Business with my ex-girlfriend. I mean, why would I even associate this with my ex-girlfriend. I think big for my Business, so I want to establish this in an International

setting, simple as that. At first, crazy idiots do not want to believe me. But, as guaranteed I will establish my Business in China once I am a recognized Businessman Internationally.

Mostly, I helped big corporations fight each other or rather acquire one another. How do we play it? I like to play dirty as much as I can, and I was ambushed for more than 10 occasions in my life. And, nope I do not believe in Justice. I fight for survival.

 As I cleared my passport to the immigration, the attendant asked me “Welcome back to China, Sir” I responded, “Thank you”. She asked me a question again,” are you staying for good?”I responded back “Can you make me stay?” and she handed me back my passport with a shy smile and blushed cheeks. As I make my way to the exit and boarded my car with the waiting driver, I open my passport to check if everything is all set.

I notice a piece of paper inserted, oh it's her cellphone number. “hmmm…I have not tried an airport lady yet”. I sent her a text message, “Let me know if your free time tonight”.

As I check the time, I am now almost late for my appointment. Traffic is still worst and no changes, till now. And, there is nothing I can change. I need to call in Professor Kim.

 “Daddy, finally you pick up”

He finally picks up on its third ring, “Are you crazy?”

“you know I am”

"Stop calling me Daddy”

“You should take responsibility for me”

“You are an adult. No longer a child”

“You are at the age wherein you can no longer produce a child, right?”

“I still have robust stamina”

“Yeah, talk it out with your arthritis and high cholesterol”

“I must have gone insane”

“You are always insane, by the way, can you tell the school that I am

still stuck in this traffic”

“Stuck in traffic or a woman?”

“Both”

“Can you be serious???”

“Yes, I am. I am looking straight at her but I doubt she is looking at

me. She looks so wearisome because the bus is so cramped with people?”

“Okay, okay…you are stuck in the traffic”

“So, will you call them or let them wait for me?”

“Why won't you give me their number?”

“I do not want to…really. As much as possible, I do not want to entertain old colleagues with no business or whatsoever”

“Okay, I will call them”.

So, Mom and Professor Kim got married after I open my company. After I got the full scholarship in the US, I worked part-time and bring Mom in the US.  I occupied myself of all the stuff that I need to learn and get busier, I no longer have time for Mom, and it was Professor Kim, who taught her with everything in Washington. And, I am

happy. My mom deserves all the happiness in the world especially of all the nightmares I put her through.

I think the breakup was the hardest for her. She was waiting for me to breakdown. After Anna, decided to pursue her career…her showbiz career that I just found out last year and end everything with us.

At first, I was in shock in pain that my chest hurts so bad but I could not cry. In fact, there is not a deadline that I miss a beat or even skip. I became more focused and determined. There is nothing I can do to change her mind. I am a prideful person and I do not play word games if you will say you no longer want it and why would I even stay for a second. It is not because I am trying to avoid pain. I do not want to waste my time and better look for another person that I can work hard for our future together. Once you said those words, there is no going back…I  guess that is the case for me.

My mom keeps on pestering me to cry as that what normal human beings do and even Professor Kim cried in front of me when I told him the story. I am still not able to cry.

Mom was so freaking worried, but I still managed to get the best grades and grab all the awards. Though, Mom said that I started to sleepwalk on our 2nd year in Washington. Every night, I always go to Mom’s room and sleep in her bed. We ended going to a psychiatrist and I really have no choice but to tell the doctor of what I have been through. He said it is very uncommon for a person does not feel downed or depressed during break up’s especially for a relationship that was from childhood. And so far, I am doing so well both physically and mentally. The doctor told me that this could have been a response to my “stress subconscious and the pain that I should feel is not yet enough to trigger any overwhelming emotions to my part”. Maybe? But who can really tell, and I will deal with it once it really happens?

I just arrived at school and damn, I am late for 20 mins. The last time I was also late, and I just got back and still I am late. As I got off the car, a few teachers or faculty members are waiting for me. There is this one lady and she immediately runs towards me and hugs me so tight that the bouquet of flowers was literally crushed in the middle and as I look down, I saw her valley of boobs.

I whispered to her ear, “this position is not really a good idea though you are giving me the best view”

“Oh, I am so sorry. I was just so happy to see you again and these flowers are for you”

“Are they?” I try to act innocently and smiled and said to myself, “who the **** is she?”

The other teachers came forward and each one of them congratulated me by hand and ushered me to go to the auditorium. As we passed by the hallways, I noticed a lot of changes and I cannot help myself to say it loud “Wow, all facilities are now in better condition”

The Dean of Law responded back, “It is because of you. Our good benefactor”

“Well, I am happy that the money I donated is used for good deed”

The Dean was taken aback and pushed the lady who hugs me earlier, “I believe you remember Judy right?”. I really could not remember her, really and they were like waiting for my response. Then another teacher said,

“Oh, do not be shy. Judy already uses with compliments since our college days”

I look back and remember this guy, “Oh man, Coby! You are so skinny before and now you are all buff and has the muscles at the right places”

“Yeah, I have to. As I am in Physical Education”

“Oh, I remember you drop most of the classes in our third year. Who would’ve thought”?

“I can say the same thing to you, but you were already a prodigy”

I was enjoying this small talk with Coby and man; it was so good to be back in simple days. As we were talking Judy suddenly appeared at my side and drag me back to the hallway and she said back at Coby, “He needs to get into the Auditorium, the students are waiting for him”

 Ah, I remember now. Judy….the dumb sexy brunette from our year level. As long as I can remember she did not even pass all the test but for some reason, she is always listed within the top 20 or 15 who passes in the class. Only to find out that her father was the school director and the one who fired Professor Kim.

She wants her daughter to be under the class of Professor Kim or Dad, but he is so very picky of his students. He immediately resigned from his post as a teacher and invited me to go to Washington.

I know that teaching was his passion but because of Director Wong’s influence and connections, Professor Kim knew that he would do anything to damage his reputation especially that he declined his daughter. Was it Director Wong? oh yes. Director Richard Wong who has all the finest connections in the society. What a real small world really, I just submitted his wrongdoings at a local newspaper anonymously and told them that this is a big story.  As the police will do the arrest tomorrow and they will do their best to be discreet.

 Yes, I also submitted the documents as evidence to the police anonymously but I know how some of them can be sly, so to be sure that an arrest will happen. I need to include a new start-up media that aims to tell the truth.

Anyway, she is dragging me to the stage while keeps pressing her chest to my left side but why it feels like jelly. Is it even real? She is now announcing my presence to everybody using the first name basis.

Well, it is time for revenge. “I welcome you, our finest prodigy. Cai, come here” she said.

I wanted to say “wow” of all the shows I have to go through I will roast dad alive.

I did not go to her immediately, but I look her up and down and settle

my eyes at her chest and pointed it with my finger and said: “are these even real?”

 The students laugh so hard and I did not know if she turned bloody red or embarrassed. Well, I should prolong the game and taste her body first. She really has a beautiful face and a delectable body except for the brain. What can you

expect from a person if you grow up with a corrupt father who wants to destroy a pollute an innocent society?

I immediately kiss her hand and said “I apologize for embarrassing you but just wanted to get your attention to focus on me” This time, I heard the giggles and laughter of the girls with my prince charming moves.

I went up to the stage and said “That my gentlemen are a way to win a lady's heart or have your left or right cheek slap like thunder and if you are lucky to go to prison, please contact my Law Firm. We will help you get out safely with a clean record”.

This time, everyone laughs, and I started to heat up a debate on how we can ensure a person who sexually harasses someone get out free of charges and anything or how we can win the case of our victim.

Many students were so against my ways and I challenge them as an attorney, practitioner of Law, and defenseless of weak to help their victim win the case. Little did they know, they are enjoying the debate.

The seminar finished with a big celebratory and while the faculty looks for a restaurant, I decline the offer. I do not want to join especially that Director Wong is coming.

Instead, I walked on the corridors and remembered the hallways that I and Anna used to run, those were good memories but no longer weighs on me. The years have passed, and I can say that my feelings for her are totally gone, I could not even remember when it was gone. By the way, I started to flirt and have fun in bed when my Law Firm was known internationally.

I know that I am now a bad person, every woman knew me hates my gut except my Mom and maybe also Monique.  I went inside the classroom and noticed that this was the classroom and seats I used to seat with Anna.

I can see the engraves of our names and with other students. Indeed, I am in my memory lane. The adoration and love that I give to her without hesitation, just pure and innocent. Will I be given an opportunity to love like that again?  I heard footsteps and a door closed, as I look back. I am seeing Judy with her lips newly coated with red

lipstick.

 She approached me and said, “Can I make you stay?”

I sat on Anna’s table and touch it, look up at Judy and said “Make me”

She started to strip…she is wearing a blazer and a mini skirt. She really meant to Seduce me.

Women know a day, when can I meet a woman that would not drop her clothes in front of me?

I really enjoyed our little rendezvous and indeed her body is gifted, how I wish her brain too.

It was a bit dark already and the hallways look a bit dark like the setting of a horror movie.

I should get out of here and the lights suddenly turn on and I see Judy’s sly smile.

“My dad is still at school as he was doing some paperwork. Why don’t we join him for dinner? Or something else?”

I look around and I can now see everything clearly and I am still seating at Anna’s desk after I dressed up. So, we really stayed in this area and my phone suddenly rings. I check the caller and answered it back,

 “Tzu, what’s up?”

The other line responded immediately “Cai I’ve heard you just got back in China”

The news is indeed fast, “Yeah, what about it?”

“Surely, you want to meet your old friend?”

“We always met in Washington and you are not dying right?”

“Hahaha not yet, but you better get your *** here. This is your first night coming back to China”

“Then there is no need for me to meet you for now”. Judy started to do crazy things at my back, and it irritates

me and as I pulled her away, I was forced to stand up and see the engraved words

in the table  “Love you always – Anna”.

I was caught off guard and my mind went

blank. I read it again and again while Judy is doing all her ridiculous poses or something. I keep reading it while listening to Tzu on the other line.

“Come on man, I promise you. This bar is low key and not the hype type. But for you, I have already arranged it to

change tonight. It will be fun, just like the Mexico days. Tequila and tan lotion. The music and heat. Do not tell me you will still not come? You are not her keeper, nor you are his man. You are obligated to protect her right because

she pays you well. Though, the nights are another story.”

 I said to myself, “what nonsense” and answered Tzu back, “15 minutes be there”

“Alright, see you in fifteen minutes”.

Judy gives me her pout lips and she keeps on persuading me to join her with her father or let her join me. My ears really, starting to ache so bad. I do not like noisy women for sure.

As we walked near the park drive, I signaled my driver to ready the car. He was my driver in Washington and I have him flying early to China so he can get used to the area and had a vacation. I handed Judy to her dad and politely said,

“Good evening, Director Wong. Apologies, it took me so long. I really have a difficult appetite.”

He let out a cough or snort, he seems insulted but tried his best to keep himself check

“I understand the generation, nowadays”

I answered back, “Really?”

Judy responded as well, “Dad, come on. Do not make it difficult for him”

I answered back, “Your Father is just doting on you”

She blushed and I receive a very welcoming smile from her father. Winning points but I really don’t need it.  And, I face Judy “Speaking of Dote. Let me give you something”

Her eyes immediately spark wide as she noticed that I am handling a packet.

She is so surprised and said, “What is it?”

“Mints”

“You mean Candy?”

“Yes, my favorite Candy”

“What are you handing it to me?”

“I want to feed you one. This is my favorites and for now, I can only give you this”

“Oh, you’re favorite…hahaha. Okay, let me have it”. I drop it in her mouth

As she was chewing the candy and swallowed it. My goodness, what a seductress. I boarded the car and my driver closed the door. She was a bit stun; I can see her expression in the tinted window. I rolled down my window and said. “Sorry for the bad manners and by the way, the candy is so effective, and it is to ensure that you will not get pregnant”.

My driver drove immediately to “Mermaid Blue” and the damn traffic made me late again and maybe I was exhausted, I did not notice the time and sleep in the car.

I went inside the bar and my call is unanswered by Tzu. Maybe he is now enjoying all the attention and as I went

inside, I was handed with a mask. So, this is what he brags, and I can hear the sultry voice of a songstress in the background. I saw Tzu on the side, he was so mesmerized, and I think, everyone was watching something at the center stage. As I got nearer to Tzu, I understand his temporary blindness. I am now pulled in; the dancer is so exotic, and she twirls and twirls in her sexy way and suddenly stops but her eyes are staring at me, straight at me.

It seems like she is calling me, her hips moving, swaying in rhythm of the seductive voice of the songstress, and feels like I am watching a dance of a mermaid. Luring you and man, I was really mesmerized with those lips, and does she really have a raven hair? It seems a different color every time the light of the candle hits her hair. I can sense all the male looking at her, wanted to grab everything of her, and as she finished her dance.

She almost misses her step but was able to manage her balance.

A group of eager males started to surround her, trying to help or whatever since I was the nearest, I immediately

grab her and pull her in the back area of the garden. I was breathless and said, “You look like you need to be rescued” She looks up from head to toe, assessing me physically for a minute or two. I let her look at me, but I am

afraid she is in no state as she is so drunk, yet she bravely responded

“thank you for rescuing me”

I cannot help it and smiled back and told her, “I thought so too”

And saw chilled water on the side with a lot of empty glasses, so this is where they placed the water. I poured

one and handed it to her. She hesitated and I was trying to stop myself from laughing. She is so drunk and trying to keep herself in check and she was about not to drink the glass. I was going to explain to her the contents,

but she drank everything, and I suddenly feel hot when she licks the water droplet in her lips.

Those lips begged to be kissed and my head descended to hers. It was a flicking moment and I kissed her right away before she changes her mind. The kiss is so sweet, and I need more, I was kissing her harder, but she suddenly stops and said

“Why did you do that?”

“What do you mean?” I think she started to hesitate. I should show her what I mean. I pull her waist and trap both her hands in my chest. I caught her off guard and immediately kissed her again. This time more urgently, I was no longer gentle, and I want her here right now. I do not know for how long I was kissing her, but I desperately want her right now and as I was about to push her farther in the corner. I noticed her hands in my waist hugging me while kissing me back fervently. I suddenly became aware of my surroundings and this unfamiliar feeling of coming back home?  Why I am thinking of Home? And whose house? Was I being an idiot?

I stop the kissed right away and feels like I am chartered to a new territory. I did not even feel this with Anna

or even the kiss I made with other women.  I looked at her and said, “Thank you kiss will do” and walk away.

There is no point turning back.

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