Stranded with Beauties: Chronicles of Temptation

Chapter 009: Disappointment in the Heart

"What are you doing?" Su Ya asked worriedly, seeing my unusual expression as I slowly approached her.

*I'm dying of thirst, and you ask me what I'm doing…* I thought bitterly.

"Don't come any closer. The water will be ready soon. I'll give you the distilled water right away…" Su Ya said, trying to appease me when she saw I remained silent and continued to approach. She guessed that I was acting this way because she had drunk the water earlier without leaving any for me.

She was only half right. The other half was that I didn't want to endure it any longer.

Su Ya saw the strange glint in my eyes, the terrifying expression that was far from what she had expected. She immediately tensed up. Seeing that I had bumped into her hand and still hadn't stopped, a piercing scream erupted from her small mouth: "Ah—"

Several birds took flight from the edge of the surrounding forest. I, too, was startled, sitting dumbfounded on the ground, disoriented and seeing stars.

Seeing that I no longer posed a threat, Su Ya relaxed. She wanted to check on me but, noticing her dripping clothes, she hurried back to the distillation process.

At that moment, my mind felt incredibly clear. Su Ya's high-pitched scream had jolted my body, awakening a hidden primal force within me. It felt as if my Ren and Du meridians had been opened. Just as I was testing whether I could levitate, a soft hand shook my shoulder. Before I could turn, I saw a celestial being before me. *I must be flying!* I thought. Then she handed me a baby bottle without a n****e. *A baby bottle?*

A strange milky fragrance enveloped me. I wasn't sure if it came from the bottle or Su Ya's clothes, but this unique scent invigorated me, easing the dryness and pain in my throat.

I walked towards the rising sun, along the center of the beach, searching for coconut trees. Coconut meat is edible, and coconut water can quench thirst, even if it couldn't compare to the milky distilled water. Still, who would complain about having more drinkable water?

As I walked further, the beach narrowed, and the forest drew closer. I arrived at the base of a cliff, looking up at its steep, insurmountable face. There was no way forward. I had to enter the forest.

Looking at the dense foliage, I considered how to ensure my safety, unarmed, after yesterday's dangerous encounter. As I pondered, my gaze fell upon a thick tree trunk covered in vines. *Vines…* I could use them to tie a rock to a stick. It sounded primitive, but it was better than nothing. It would offer some protection.

With that in mind, I immediately set to work. I found a relatively straight, thick stick and a jagged rock from the beach. The rock's uneven surface would allow me to securely fasten the vines, preventing it from slipping or sliding on the stick. It wouldn't do to have the rock fly off when I swung it.

After ensuring the rock was tightly bound, my makeshift weapon was complete. I inspected it. It looked crude, but it should be effective. While it wouldn't pose a threat to large, ferocious animals, it could injure smaller creatures. I nodded in satisfaction.

As if to echo my thoughts, a rustling sound came from the forest. I gripped my stick, ready to swing like a golfer. *If you dare come out, I'll knock your teeth out.*

Suddenly, a graceful figure emerged from the dense trees. My initial surprise turned to joy. Someone had appeared from the forest without me having to search. *What if it's my sister-in-law?*

Her features gradually became clear. Small black sandals revealed her delicate feet. A brown linen dress hugged her curvaceous figure. A thin gold necklace shimmered against her pale neck in the sunlight. Beneath her side-swept bangs were delicate features that made my heart flutter. Her captivating eyes, as bright as the North Star, gazed calmly at me as I ran towards her. She said nothing.

Another beautiful woman. I, too, remained silent, disappointed that it wasn't my sister-in-law.

Moreover, I felt a sense of rejection from her. I knew my ordinary appearance wasn't particularly attractive, but it shouldn't be repulsive either.

I was also surprised to see her emerge from the dense forest. The plane had crashed yesterday. Had she been in the forest for a whole day?

Was the forest safe? I had seen animal tracks on the beach at the forest's edge. Was she simply lucky?

Determined to learn more about her experience, hoping for a clue about my sister-in-law, I began to question her. She responded briefly to each of my inquiries. I learned about her ordeal over the past day and her name: Margo.

When the plane crashed, Margo, like the others, had lost consciousness. She awoke in the lake, near the wreckage. Knowing that crash sites are usually discovered quickly, she had waited there. But after nearly a day, with no sign of rescue and her food running low, she decided to explore the beach, hoping to create a large signal with stones or find something to eat. That's when she found me.