42 Please Trust Me

Life is full of unpredictable events.

Clarence and Beauty, in their new found relationship, were happily on their way to his friend's resort north of Cebu, Vista Resort Hotel. Of course, the tag along Ronald was also with them. This trip which was hastily inserted to spoil John's attempts became a celebration for the starting point of their love.

Along the highway, as the traffic turned red, Clarence spotted Bernard who was driving a Fortuner. He drove nearer and stopped by it. He pushed a button pulling the windshield down and he knocked on the other's windshield.

"Bernard, busy?" greeted Clarence.

"Oh, hi. Just fetch someone from the airport. Guess who?" Bernard spoke after opening his own window.

"Huh? Who?"

"Look at the back."

Clarence's head turned to look who was sitting behind Bernard, there he saw Sheila.

"Hi, Clarence. Long time no see?" Her smile was breathtaking. She became a pretty matured lady in his eyes. This girl once throbbed his heart and thought she was the one, but it was only his own belief all along.

"Hi, heard you were away. Good to see you back." He casually greeted her. The dashing smile he had for her was now gone. Sheila felt distraught.

"Yeah, I'm back. Hope we can have some time together? Or how about dinner tonight to catch up with each other?" She was still trying to bring back the lost love.

"Sorry, not available. Well, glad to see you back. Bye!" Sheila was already history for him. Nothing more. Beauty was beside him. His eyes were only for her. He wouldn't dare to make her insecure after capturing her heart.

Time favored Clarence, the light turned green then the car sped ahead without him looking back.

Tears started falling from her eyes. She wanted to call him back. One of the reasons for her coming home was to seek him, tell him she was sorry, and make him hers. Somehow, no one could dictate fate.

"Why cry? Regretting? You already shunned him away, so why wish for him now? Did you see that girl beside her? That's his girl. Isn't she pretty?" mocked Bernard.

"Enough, please just drive and don't speak more," shouted Sheila. She was silently sobbing, full of regrets.

. . . .

"Was Sheila the one sitting at the back seat?" inquired Beauty.

"Yes and don't be bothered with her. Please trust me," said Clarence.

"I trust you," Beauty said with a very sweet smile that Clarence couldn't hold back but hooked his right hand to her waist to hug her.

"Hoy! I'm here lovebirds. Reserve that lovey-dovey scene later at the resort," blurted Ronald.

"Hey, you. . . don't do that. Watch where you're driving." Beauty shyly pushed him away

"It's your fault, you're smile was so sweet that I wished to taste it." The lover boy winked at her then stuck out his tongue caressing his lips.

She needed to make a clear boundary concerning their relationship. If not, he might do more absurd things than this. Beauty was thinking on how to talk to him in a manner he would understand what was allowed and not allowed in their relationship.

"By the way, I already called Mom and Dad. They will accompany us at the resort probably tomorrow night. Be ready Beauty, Mom might be bringing a lot of gifts for you."

"Oh my, what else can I do? I hope I won't be dressing up like a doll the whole time we'll be there." lamented Beauty.

"Yeah, nice. I'll be looking forward to it." Clarence said while nodding his head.

"Me, too," agreed Ronald.

"You two, always in collusion."

The two guys just laughed.

. . . . .

At the lobby of Cebu Prestige Hotel.

"John, any news about Clarence or his parents?" Cathy smiled alluringly as she asked the man at the front desk.

The man took a small paper then wrote: his parents booked tonight for a day.

"Just a day? That's unusual."

"They might be heading somewhere from here." He was hinting at her.

"Thanks," said Cathy while she blew a kiss to the guy. "I'll meet up with you later."

She suddenly made a call, "Luis, I have a job for you."

"Why would I do that? Last time, you didn't pay me," answered the man.

"I paid you."

"I asked for more to cover the loan. I borrowed that money to bribe those workers to remain silent but you didn't send any. I had a hard time paying it back. I called you but it seemed you change your number. I won't help you again if it's not paid soon."

"Fine, I'll send the money now."

"What's the job?"

"I want you to follow a couple to where they're heading and stay there at the same time. I'll send you a photo. Make sure to do away with the girl in the picture. The man is mine. His name is Clarence. He's with that girl most of the time so you can easily spot her. If you see my Clarence, do not harm him, only the girl. Got that?"

"Okay, no problem. Just make sure to keep your word, your payment."

"Yes, I'm sending it now. Make sure it's a success."

"Sure, the action you like, I'll deliver it personally."