Love vs. Rich #2

The train came into a screeching halt at the train station. Ka Lu and the others got off the train with their luggage in hand ready to go. They all sit at a bench to rest their tired feet.

"Mai, you stay here with dad while I go ask someone for directions o.k."

"O.k. but hurry back." Ka Lu walks off to find somebody she could ask.

Meanwhile a man dress in black with black sunglasses came out of the crowd. He sits with Mai and looked around like a normal person would do. Fong felt his presence and ask Mai, "Is Ka Lu here already?"

"No dad," and as soon as she said that, the man grabs the money punch from her and attempts to run away but she holds on to his leg and begs him to give it back. He kicks her off him and throws a suitcase at Fong when he attempts to catch him. The man dashes out of the scene when Ka Lu returns and spotted Mai crying.

"What happened?"

"That man stole daddy’s money," she sobs as she points out where he is. Ka Lu pursuits the man in black and brush past many crowds and obstacles he created.

In the meantime, a fine-looking young man was getting out of the train. His short black messy hair shows that he had been working a lot as he took a sip from his coffee. His eyes are brown like the tree trunk and his calm face makes him look like a child of ten. He took a step and a man in black ran pass him.

"That was close," he said to himself and he continues to walk down the steps.

"Out of the way!" He turns around to see who yelled out that command and in an instant, Ka Lu crashed onto him, spilling his own coffee over his white shirt.

"Darn it!"

"I’m so sorry," Ka Lu apologizes and continues on her chase. The man looks at himself soak in his coffee.

"Darn it!" he shouted once again, "and this is supposed to be a new shirt!"


Ka Lu lost the thief after several crowds and returns to Fong and Mai, disappointed.

"I lost him," she reported.

"If only I wasn’t blind, I could’ve caught him."

"No father, don’t blame it on yourself. If I was still here with you and Mai, I could’ve stopped him."

"Why did you lose him again?" Mai asked.

"I lost him because of that guy. If he wasn’t in the way, I could have caught the thief, but I felt sorry for him though because I accidentally spilled his coffee all over him."

"I see."

"Well, I guess we have to get going," Fong said to them, "we can’t stay here. We have to find your mother."

"O.k.," and their search for Felis begins.


Meanwhile, a car was parked on a pavement in front of a big mansion. The man with his coffee stain shirt got out of his car and walks into the mansion. He looks inside to see a tall man sitting on a sofa, reading a newspaper. He looks up from his newspaper when he hears his footsteps and snicker at the sight of him. He coffee stain shirt man just looks at him with a frown and sits with him on the sofa.

"What happen to you little brother?" he asked still snickering.

"None of your business Tyno," and he snatch the newspaper from him and reads it.

"Come on, tell me. You must have a great day."

"Great day! You think that I have a great day?! Just look at me! I’m very tired and plus my new shirt is stained with coffee!" His brother starts to howl with laughter and bangs the table with his fist.

"Yeah, yeah laugh it off."

"How did it happen anyway?"

"When I got off the train, a girl crash onto me and made me spill my own coffee on my t-shirt." Tyno continues to laugh, not paying attention to his brother frowning face. He puts down the newspaper and stands up to leave.

"Where are you going now Yaki?" Tyno asked recovering from his wild laugh.

"First, a change of clothes, then, I’m going to a friend’s house," and Yaki continues up the stairs.


Nightfall came and still nobody knew a woman named Felis. Ka Lu decided to call it a day and they rest in an abandoned house.

"When will we find mother?" Mai wondered.

"Soon enough Mai, soon enough," Fong answered to reassure her.

"I’m hungry daddy."

"Ka Lu, do we still have money?"

"Yeah, luckily I put some in my pocket."

"Can you go buy something for us to eat?"

"Sure and she sets off to find a store.

Moments later, she finds a food stand and walk up to the lady who owns it.

"Hello there, what do you want?" Ka Lu looks down at the selection to decide what she wants to buy.

"I want three rice bowls please."

"Excellent choice," and the lady gave her three rice bowl in the bag as Ka Lu gives her the money but the lady was not satisfied as she said, "Young lady, the rice bowls cost eighteen dollars and you gave me fifth teen."

"I’m so sorry but can I have the rice bowls please. I’ll pay you later."

"I’m sorry but I can’t do that. Pay me now or I’ll call the police on you."

"Please, my sister is very hungry."

"Pay now or you’ll…" but she never finishes her sentence as a dog got lose from a house nearby and barks at them. The lady was so afraid that she immediately jumps on the top of her food stand. Ka Lu uses this opportunity to run, ignoring the lady’s threats. She runs and runs until she collides with three guys. One was wearing all white, the other is wearing a yellow t-shirt and the third one wears a green long sleeve shirt. Ka Lu knows that she is in trouble by seeing their smile at the sight of her. She tries to run but one of them grabs her arm while the other picks up her legs. She screams for help but nobody hears her because they’re deep down in the woods. They set her on the ground and the yellow and green one hold her arms while the white one is unzipping his pants. She kicks the white one’s stomach and jabs the green one’s jaw then punch the last one with her free hand on the face. She then runs as fast as she can out of the woods.

Yaki’s car stopped in the middle of the woods and he quickly gets out of the car.

"Man, I should have use the bathroom when I have the chance," and he did his business on the side of the road. He started to hear footsteps and he turns to see Ka Lu running towards him.

"What happen to you?" he asked in a worry tone but she fainted in his arms.

"Hey, can you hear me?!" He looks up to see the three guys stopping in their tracks.

"Get out of here right now or I’ll kick your guys’ asses."

"Who do you think you are," the white one said.

"Your daddy that’s who." The white one became mad and charge at him with his fist ready to fight. Yaki put Ka Lu down and kicks him on the chest. The other two try to hit him but he dodges and roundhouse kicks the green one in the face. He turns to the yellow guy and jabs its face two times before tripping him to the ground. The white one recovers and pulls out a switchblade. Yaki turns around just in time to dodge the first strike but his left forearm was cut by the switchblade on the second strike. Mad with rage, Yaki kicks the switchblade out of his hand and punch his two times follow by an uppercut to his jaw. The guy fell down defeated as he is nursing his jaw. The other two back down at look at Yaki with fear.

"Leave now!" he ordered after he takes a step forward. They all got up and ran away from him. He carried Ka Lu into the car and found a rag to wrap around his wound. Then he drove off into the night.


Moments later, his car is parked in front of his house. He got out of the car and opens the back seat door to see Ka Lu.

"Hey, wake up," he whispered but she is still unconscious.

"Hey, can you hear me? Please wake up," but there is still no response from her.

"Sorry about this," he sighs. He picks her up and carries her all the way to his bedroom quietly.

"Man you’re heavy," he said once he lays her down on the bed. He covers her with a blanket and went to the wardrobe to find some sheets and pillow. The sheets were spread on the floor to make a bed for him. When he is taking out a spare blanket from the wardrobe, he peek at the sleeping Ka Lu, his heart beats slowly and his eyes cannot have enough of her beauty. He continues on to make his bed and took one last look at her.

"I’ll see you tomorrow," he whispers to her and he was fast asleep.


The next morning, Ka Lu awakens to find herself in a strange place. She couldn’t remember anything except that she bumps into another guy when she was running away from the gangster. She gets out of bed and steps on something or someone. She looks down beyond her feet and sees a man cover his sheet from head to toe.

"Ahhhhh!" Ka Lu screams and awakens Yaki from his slumber as he quickly sat up, alert. He instantly stood up, whispering, "Shhh, don’t scream here." She swings her fist and punch him in the nose and he stagger back away from her.

"Rapist, what have you done to me?!"

"I have done nothing to you," he answered her confidently but still very confuse.

"Don’t deny your sin, rapist!" She runs for the door yelling at the top of her lungs, "Help me; a rapist is on the loose!" He quickly snatches her before she can open the door and covers her mouth to prevent her from screaming.

"Hey," he said impatiently as she struggles in his arms, "listen, I only help you escape from a couple of gangster that was about to…OW!" He instantly let her go when Ka Lu bit his hand.

"You bit me," he said angrily, "now you’re going to get it!" He grabs her shoulder but she turns around and punches him on the chest. Then, Yaki’s bedroom door flung open and what seems like his parents stares surprisingly at the whole situation. His father reacts first and slaps him across the face.

"What in the world are you doing? Are you about to rape her you little rascal!" He starts beating him up until his wife stops him and went to comfort him.

"George, you’re hurting our son. Stop it."

"No mother, it is right that father beats me because he never thinks that I’m an important figure in this family," and Yaki brushes past his mother and glares at Ka Lu with rage before getting out of his room. His mother chases him, calling his name and telling him to slow down. Tyno peeks his head into the room, asking, "What happened here? I heard lots of screaming."

Yaki’s mother got outside but couldn’t see Yaki anywhere but she knew where he’ll be and walk past some trees to uncover a lake. There he sat on a rock, looking deep down at the lake. His mother slowly goes up to him and said, "Yaki, your father didn’t mean to hurt you. He was just worry about you that’s all so please don’t get mad."

"I know he’s worrying about me," he sighs, "that’s why I let him hit me."

"Nonsense, you don’t deserve it. You didn’t do anything wrong at all. You were only helping that girl right, so I think your father will understand your true intentions."

"Yeah, I guess."

"Good but I still have one question."

"What’s that?"

"Did you and that girl really…ummm…you know, slept together last night?"

"NO!"

Back at the house, Tyno is asking Ka Lu questions.

"Did Yaki rape you?"

"No, he didn’t."

"Why did you accuse him of being a rapist?"

"I just misunderstood him because some gangster chases me last night."

"O.k. and what is your name?"

"Ka Lu."

"Did these gangsters hurt you by any chance?"

"Well, my arms and legs ache but I can manage."

"Where did you live? Do you have any family members here?"

"No, I don’t live here but I did come here with my blind father and my little sister." Afterwards, Tyno offers her a drink and some money but she refuse.

"I don’t want to burden you guys anymore so take your money back for I cannot accept it. Now, I must go."

"Go where?"

"Go find my father and sister." Tyno tries to stop her as she stands to walk but she collapses on the floor. Tyno picks her up and yelled out, "Help! Somebody call the ambulance."


Moments later at the hospital, Tyno and George are talking to the doctor.

"She only has a small fever so let her rest here for two days and she’ll get better."

"Thank you doc," and the doctor left leaving Tyno and George in the room. Tyno looks at his watch and suddenly remembers something.

"Dad, don’t we have work."

"Oh yeah, I almost forgot. Let’s go," and they both left the hospital.

Hours later, Ka Lu regains consciousness and realizes that she was in the hospital. She took off the I.V. and put on her clothes after she takes off the gown. She opens the door slowly and looks around to see no one nearby. Quickly, she walks out of the entrance and was relieve she was outside.

"Hey you," a familiar voice shouted at her and she looks around to see Yaki spinning his key chain with his finger.

"Where do you think you’re going? You’re not back to health yet."

"I can’t waste my time sleeping in the hospital; I have to find my father and my sister first."

"What happen if you faint again?" She looks at him with determine eyes and answered, "I don’t care, as long as I find them." She continues to walk on but Yaki runs and grabs her hand. Ka Lu was surprise to feel his warm hand and stares into his nervous eyes. He slowly lets go and looks down on the concrete ground so she cannot see him blush.

"Well, do you need a ride?"