What Should I Do?

The First Encounter

It’s summer time. The busiest season for “Bili Island Resort”. A lot of foreigners and tourists come to visit each year as it is known to be one of Asia’s top rated holiday island.

Francia has been working for Bili Island Resort since she was a kid. Well, her dad used to be the resort’s head chef and her mom was one of their waitresses. They used to take her at work when she was little, that’s why everyone knows her. But ten years ago, her dad got into a car crash and passed away shortly. Her mom didn’t cope well and got ill. So at a young age, Francia started working to help her mother raise her two younger siblings.

“Francia, go help on the floor. They need a hand now. It’s getting really busy!”

That was Joy, Francia’s manager, who looks really exhausted.

“I’m on it, boss!” Francia responded cheerfully. That’s one thing everyone loves about her, she’s very positive, a ray of sunshine as they say.

On the other side of the world. A British man was born to a wealthy family. Luke is the only son of a British business tycoon couple. He grow up with a silver spoon.

Luke is unlike those wealthy heirs depicted on movies as cold blooded and intimidating. His parents raised him well. He is a gentleman, soft spoken, polite, intelligent and charismatic. He almost got everything. ALMOST! Because he is very unlucky when it comes to his love life.

Don’t get me wrong, he isn’t bad looking at all! He is an epitome of wealth and beauty. He’s been awarded as Britain’s youngest billionaire at the age of 20. He’s also a sought after model of different luxurious brands. He is very well accomplished. But for some reason, he always struggles to keep a woman. And for the record, he never cheated. Ever!

Now, at the age of 33, Luke already undergone 3 divorces. Each former wives laid out that Luke is “too good to be true” as their reason for leaving.

But Luke believes that his infertility must be the reason. When he was a teenager, they found out that he cannot make enough sperm, causing him to be sterile.

He can’t blame women. Who wouldn’t want to have a baby anyway? He accepted his fate and just enjoyed life. His favourite past time is travelling solo. He loves adventures and always find peace on foreign lands where he isn’t recognised and is treated as a common citizen. He enjoys living a normal life away from cameras and spotlights.

For this year, he’s travelling to the Philippines! He’s been to several parts of Asia before but not Philippines. So he is really looking forward to it.

“Enjoy your holiday sweetheart. Remember, don’t talk to any Filipina!”

Luke grinned while reading his mother’s text message. His mom is over protective especially after all those failed marriages he had previously. And he couldn’t blame her.

“Don’t worry mom, I’m going there for adventure, not for women. Love you,” Luke replied.

After a long and tiresome journey , he safely landed at Bili Island. It’s already 8:00 in the evening. He can feel the moonlight penetrating his skin. The stars are so bright. It’s been a long time since he last saw constellations on the sky. The island is indeed a breath of fresh air.

The hotel his mom booked for him is just 10 minutes away from the airport. At the arrival area, he saw a middle aged man holding a placard with his name. He then approached the man.

“Hi, how are you? I am Luke Johnson,” Luke introduced himself politely offering a handshake.

“Hello Sir Luke! I am Lanz, your personal driver. Welcome to Bili Island. A Bili-beautiful paradise!” Lanz said with a wide smile.

They then headed to the car park. Right at the very end, is a fancy car. Lanz walked towards it and gently opened the door.

“Oh no! I know mom would do this!” Luke mumbled to himself.

“After you, Sir.”

“Erm . You know what, I’m not really into luxuries and please stop calling me “Sir”, just “Luke”. Would you mind getting me a local vehicle, not this one. Something that everyone uses here. I want to experience the local life. Would that be possible?” Luke asked politely.

“Are you sure, Sir? - I mean, Luke?!” Lanz asked with disbelief on his face.

“Yes I’m certain.” Luke assured Lanz.

“Okay, your wish is my command. Wait for me here and I get you something. It won’t be long.” Lanz then drove off.

While waiting, Luke suddenly felt like going to the toilet. When he entered the male toilet, he heard someone crying from the cubicle next to him. It’s a woman’s voice!

“Huhuhu! He lied to me! He’s a scammer! Arrgggg!” The woman kept crying.

Suddenly, out of the blue. A red thing landed on Luke’s head, almost covering his face. When he picked it up, he figured it’s a lingerie! A red one!

“What the!” Luke exclaimed.

He then heard the door shut. The woman is gone. Luke was left speechless and intrigued at the same time.

“That’s weird,” he chuckled.

Lanz came back with a weird looking vehicle. It’s called a “tricycle” but with a twist. It got a roof all over it and is designed with colourful prints. In front of it, is a bold label, “FRANCIA”. It also has disco lights installed on it.

“This will do, thanks Lanz,” said Luke looking amazed.

When they arrived at the hotel, Luke heard a familiar voice. He is certain that this voice is the same as that of the woman at the toilet! The owner of the red lingerie! Fortunately he didn’t chuck it away, he can now return it to the “rightful owner”. He followed the voice and saw two ladies. One is seemingly comforting an upset lady.

From a distant, he can see the natural beauty of the upset lady. He can’t help but admire her.

“Who would hurt such a precious sweetheart?” Luke thought to himself.

He decided not to interrupt the ladies and head back to his hotel room. But before he even stepped a foot, something hit the back of his head. This time, it’s a flip flop!

“Bloody hell!” he exclaimed and looked back.

“Who are you? And why are you eavesdropping?”

It’s the upset lady!

The lady then glanced at his hand where he is holding the red lingerie. Making the situation worse!

“Wait . Is that mine?!” The upset lady asked with her eyes wide open, “you p*****t!”

“Wait, let me explain!” Luke panicked and he didn’t know what to do but run.

The upset lady chase him. Luke run as fast as he could. Their footsteps are echoing across the corridor,

“Francia, leave him alone!” Lanz yelled.