Debt and Guilt

Chapter 7

DAY 2

Catherine

The ride seems like forever for me! We are already here in a private yacht that rescued us but it felt awkward to be with him remembering the failed kiss.

I'm glad that it failed! Or else I will become a cheater!

I love George and I don't know why it happened!

The Devil Bastard has a strong charisma that pulled me closer to him and forgot everything!

I don't know if George was able to get the golden key. I hope he gets it because I don't have it!

"Want to have a drink?" He asked me and offer me some wine.

I just rolled my eyes and didn't mind him.

"You're so confident. You're not beautiful!" He smirks.

He is the death of me! I don't want to talk to him but he will always bother me.

"I know! And who cares! My boyfriend loves me and that's enough." I answered confidently.

"Wow, I forgot about your happy 5 long years relationship!" He said.

"If you don't like to drink, what do you want then?" He asked.

Then my stomach makes a sound. It answered his question.

My most embarrassing day!

And the Devil Bastard laughs at me!

"Oh, haha. So you are hungry? Wait, I'll get some delicious food for you." He said laughing and walked away.

Damn you my tummy! I scolded myself.

The Devil bastard came back with lots of fresh plates of seafood. I felt more hungry!

I eat without talking and he only watches me eating.

I don't care! I'm hungry and the foods are all delicious. I don't care if I look like a hungry glutton in his sight. I will eat until I'm full!

"I like the way you're eating. By the way, it's for you. You will need this." He said and put the golden key on the table.

The golden key sparkled in my eyes!

Why he's giving me this? I smell something fishy about it! This Devil Bastard will always do a dirty trick!

"It's your golden key. Why give it to me?" I asked having doubt.

"You like to win right? It's too early to go home." He answered.

"And you don't like to win that's why you're giving it to me?" I asked again furrowing my brows.

He's confusing. If it's too early to go home, then why give his golden key to me?

"My partner got the golden key. So, I will give it to you. And you owe me for this one!" He answered and wink at me.

I blush at what he did. He's a playboy maniac!

And I will not fall for his charm. I should not!

"No thanks, I don't want to owe a favor, especially to you," I said.

"You don't like your babe to be happy? He's eager to win. I think he didn't get the golden key." He answered laughing.

"Then, we will go home. It's simple as that." I don't want to owe him a favor!

"Okay, we are back. But I will leave the key in here. It's up to you." He said and walked away but he paused in the middle.

"By the way, I'm Vincent. What is your name?" He asked.

"I don't give my name to a stranger," I answered coldly.

"Wow, I'm the only stranger who saw you naked!" He said and run away.

He's teasing me again!

"Devil bastard!" I shouted but he only laughs at me.

I look at the golden key that shines brightly.

What if George didn't get the golden key?

I know that he will be very sad but I don't want to have a debt with the Devil Bastard!

I sigh in frustration. I promised George that I will support him.

And the Golden key is calling me to pick it up!

The moment I will accept this key. I know that I need to return its favor!

But the game is the most important right now.

The Devil Bastard can wait! He should wait because he wants me to owe him a favor. Damn!

"Babe! Are you okay?" George is waiting for me at the entrance.

I look around but didn't see the devil bastard!

That's good. I don't want some misunderstanding between George and me.

I hug him tightly. I felt guilty for what I did! Even if the kiss failed but I'm close to being tempted. Or I'm already tempted?

No! I shouted in my mind.

This cannot be. Forget that damn failed kiss, Catherine! I scolded myself.

"Babe, are you hurt? I'm sorry that I didn't see you drowning. But don't worry I'm here. I will not let it happen to you again." He said lovingly and hug me back.

"I miss you, Babe," I said and kiss him.

He kisses me back and we share a hot passionate kiss.

"I miss you too. I felt relief that you've been rescued. I thought that something happened to you, babe." He said and hug me again.

"I'm okay, Don't worry. Did you get the golden key?" I asked.

"I'm sorry babe. I didn't get it. I think we will go home tomorrow or today." He answered sadly.

It's a good thing that I get the golden key. I know that he will be happy with this!

"I got it, babe!" I shouted showing him the golden key.

He carries me in his arm out of surprise and happiness.

"Wow, you're so great, babe! I'm so proud of you!" He said happily.

"Put me down babe and let's give the golden key," I answered.

"Right! Let's go. Whoah!" He shouted while still carrying me.

He is so happy and I'm glad to hear him laughing and see him smiling.

"Put me down, babe," I said because the other contestants are looking at us.

"No, you're tired. Let me carry you, babe." He answered smiling.

I just let him carry me. So what? We are a couple and we can do anything here on this Island as long as we are a real couple. There's no problem flirting with each other.

Unless...

I noticed Vincent from afar. He's looking at me smiling while talking to his girlfriend. The nerve of him! He's letting me know with that smile that I have a debt that I need to pay!

But what is the price?

And that, I don't know. Got no choice but to accept the golden key.

And thanks to him that we qualify for the next round of the game. George is thankful to me and massages my whole body until I fall asleep.

I woke up and George is not there beside me. Maybe he's outside at the Cafeteria. And I forgot that I didn't eat my dinner!  I'm hungry. I went out looking for George but found Vincent instead!

What is he doing here? Don't tell me that he will eat too.

"Nice to see you again." He said smiling.

"I'm not glad to see you," I answered then looked for food.

It's a good thing that the Cafeteria has lots of food just in case we will get hungry in the middle of the night.

But where is George? I don't know how to cook!

I'll choose some sandwiches but there's no filling! I will still cook some ham or bacon strips. There's a burger but I need to cook the patty.

"They will not cook if you will only look at them. Let me!" He said out of the blue.

I thought that he was gone!

"Why? Do you know how to cook?" I asked.

"Yeah, just a little bit. Do you like burgers and fries?" He asked.

"Yeah, I like it. But- Can you cook?" I asked again.

I doubt him. Who knows if he's only bluffing and boasting?

"Watch me!" He answered confidently.

Moment later.

I can smell the yummy burger and fries!

Before I could eat, George appeared with a man.

He's one of the contestants I guess.

"Babe?!" He asks surprised as if he sees a ghost.

"Yeah, I'm hungry and found some food. Where did you go?" I asked.

"Ah, we just hang out by the sea to smell some fresh air. He is Fred, one of our co-contestant." He answered.

"Oh, nice meeting you Fred. I'm Catherine. Why don't you join us?" I invited him to eat.

Vincent already left the moment we heard them coming. He comes and goes like the wind. But I'm glad that he cooked for me. It's another debt that I need to pay!

"Oh I'm sorry but my Girlfriend is waiting for me just enjoy your food guys." He declined and walked away.

George didn't eat and is quiet beside me. His forehead is sweating while it's cold in here!

I stop eating and touch his forehead.

"Are you alright babe? Are you feeling sick? It's cold in here and you're sweating!" I asked concerned.

"I'm not feeling well babe. I don't know why. Can I go ahead?" He asked.

"Sure! I will follow you after I finish eating." I answered.

"Okay, I will try to rest. It's a new game tomorrow and we need to be strong. Don't eat too long okay?" He kisses my forehead and walks away.

But-

Why do I find it awkward?

George is acting strange!

It's weird!