The Devil's Hands

The Sanctuary, The Angel and The Devil

I believe we have heard many stories about the devil who falls in love with an angel. Why is the devil always the man and the angel is the woman? Maybe because Angel always represents beauty, kindness, and fragility. While Devil as you all know represents wicked, dark, and anger. 

That is what May feels when she meets with Mrs. Yang. You will believe that the devil who falls in love with an angel story has come true. Mrs. Yang has an angelic smile, a fragility of a woman who will make any man want to protect her even using his life, you even will feel warm in a cold place because she emits the sunlight.

"Hi, Mrs. Yang. I am May, I believe Mr. Xi has told you about me. I will make sure, you arrive there safely."

"Yes, as I have explained before May is one of our reliable bodyguards and she is 100% trustworthy." Mr. Xi explains in a very soft voice.

Wow, even boss seems affected by her..."Is everything ready? I think the sooner we go the better. Mr. Yang and his subordinates can be here at any moment."

"I am ready May, you can call me Yi Mei."

"Has Mr. Xi told you about the rule at the sanctuary? The secrecy is the most important part of it, because a lot of women there, are the same as you, they need to hide to survive."

"I understand."

"Good now give me all the gadgets you use to communicate, Mr. Xi will save it for you. And change to this cloth."

(Yi Mei takes the cloth and changes into it in the bedroom)

"L, do you know where Mr. Yang is? and do you see any suspicious people near here?"

"Mr. Yang is still in the office, wait...he has just come out in a hurry."

"He must have heard about his wife. Please slow him down, I need at least 1 hour ahead from them to make sure they won't find us."

"Got it! And Jake has just called and told, Dr. Liu is alright."

"I am ready May, let's go..."

"Great, let's go! Boss, I will need your help to watch Liu Fei, I am sure when Mr. Yang can't find Yi Mei, the first person he finds will be Liu Fei."

"Don't worry about it May, I am still your boss, aren't I?"

huh using your position to impress Yi Mei, boss?! "Of course boss, we are going now then..."

"Bye Yi Mei and May, both of you please be safe."

May gives Yi Mei, a black shirt, a pair of black trousers, a black hat and a pair of sunglasses, but still, that doesn't help too much in hiding her beauty. Some people start whispering, hey is she a celebrity? what did she do here? abortion? plastic surgery?

What a frightening society we live in, glad that I can live as a shadow in this world...

They walk as fast as they can, and when they reach May's car, they quickly drive away. May drives around several times while looking at the rearview window and when she feels that nobody is tailing them, she directly goes to the highway. They leave the busy city street behind and take a highway road to the suburbs.

May sees Yi Mei nervously look at the window but she keeps silent.

"Don't worry Yi Mei, I will make sure you arrive there safely. As far as I know,  people who go there,  will get a new start, a better life. The first thing you should do is to convince yourself that you are precious, you have the right to live as a free person."

"Yeah...I know but..."

"May I know how can you end up with him?"

"I was working part-time in several places, you know to earn money. I only live with my mother, my father has passed away since I was a little kid. As you can see I get a pretty face, I don't mean to brag, I also don't regard my face like a blessing."

"Yes, I have seen it just now. With that pretty face, many people will always notice you wherever you go and watch whatever you do. So yes, I don't regard it as a blessing."

"When my mother got very sick, The money I earned was not enough. I never went to a university or something so the only thing I can do is a labor job. I heard people will give you a big tip when you work in the White dragon night club, so I went there. And I soon got some customers who were fond of me, I earned enough money by just doing that job. Until one-day Mr. Yang came, he kept asking for my contact number, waiting until I finished my job and sent me home. I never have someone who treated me that well, so I fell for him quickly."

"Did he never show his abusiveness before married?"

"I never thought of it as a sign that he is an abusive man, I always regard it as love. You know, he was very possessive, he got mad when I laughed with a customer and that was really annoying. Until one day he got into a fight because a drunk customer hugs me, I can't work there anymore, my boss said it is bad for their business. That's when I realize it is not loving but obsessing, but it was too late. I can't get away from him, I even forced to get married to him or my mother will not get her medication."

"I assume he sometimes asked you for forgiveness when he saw you hurt badly."

"Yes, and he said he won't do it again. I know I can't believe his word, I have read about this psychological illness, but I have no choice my mom still needs the money to pay for hospital bills. Last year my mom passed away. That's when his level of obsessiveness raises up."

"It's normal, you don't have anything that tied you to him, you have no burden anymore, he is afraid of losing you."

"You are right, usually I still can go shopping with my bodyguard only, but after my mom passed away he locked me up, I can only go with him. My handphone, laptop, and any means of communication were taken away from me."

"He is sick, he needs to contact a psychiatrist, but that's not your concern anymore. Listen don't ever think about him anymore, don't think about all the good things he has done for you, it will make you pity him. If that happens you will suffer that Stockholm syndrome and people who are good will be regarded as your enemy, you will regard him as your savior. That will make everyone who knows you in danger."

"Yes, I have once read about that..."

"Good if you know about that, listen I have arranged plan B with Diane, only me and Diane know about this. There she is..."

May drive her car through a mall parking lot, she parks her car next to a black sedan.

"Hi Diane, This is Yi Mei."

"Hi May, Yi Mei, no one is tailing you right?"

"I have checked no sign of Mr. Yang's people. (speak to Yi Mei) Listen I arranged for Diane to pick you up here, I still worry Mr. Yang's people will catch up with me, they know me but they don't know Diane. Please move to her car by bending over and stay low until Diane tells you that everything is safe, okay? Don't worry, I will make Mr. Yang thinks that you are with me so you guys can go safely. Go move fast, they can catch up with us anytime."

"Okay May, thank you very much. Please be safe..."

(Yi Mei moves to Diane car)

"Bye May, nice to meet you."

"Tell me when you arrive there if something happens please call me, I will stand by until I know you guys are safe. Drive carefully, Diane..."

"You too May..."

Diane drives her car out of the mall parking lot, while May stays for a while there.

"Yi Mei, please stay low until I tell you it's safe okay? I am so sorry we have to take you like this, May and I have checked on Mr. Yang, he is not someone who will stay quiet while his property being taken away moreover you are someone he loves."

"Don't worry Diane, I am okay. I should thank you and May for helping me, no one dares to offend my husband but you guys dare to take the risk. I am very grateful."

"Well, I was once a victim like you. I almost died you know, but a policeman safe me. He didn't believe in my boyfriend's word. When I was dying after he beats me badly, a policeman comes to our house because a neighbor hears I am screaming in pain. That neighbor has often seen me using sunglasses to cover my bruised eyes, she sometimes gives me food when my boyfriend was not at home. She climbs up the emergency stair, I was always locked inside... You know, asking for help doesn't mean you are weak or worthless. And don't worry there are still a lot of people who don't judge you by the book, they really want to help you, no strings attached."

"...I guess since you were there once, you understand how I feel right now. Thank you very much."

They continue their journey to the sanctuary where people get help and protected.

Meanwhile, Mayangsari people manage to find May's car through the city CCTV.

"Boss, I have found May's car, she is going to the seaside. "

"Is Yi Mei with her?"

"I saw them get out of the hospital and follow them to a mall, they wait there around 10 to 15 minutes, seems she tries to avoid us tailing her. And then she continues driving to the seaside, I have checked the nearby building, there are a lot of private villas. I think she must take Mrs. Yang there."

"Okay keep watching them, tell me which Villa they enter. I am 30 minutes behind them."

You must think I am an i***t who can't find you!!

"L, where is Mr. Yang? They are still following me right?"

"Yes, they are following you. They will catch up with you in 15 minutes, but he takes a lot of people with him I am afraid you can't handle them by yourself, should I call for a backup?"

"Don't worry about it L, I can take care of them when I have no one to protect beside me, I always play solo. But to stop people like Mr. Yang, we need evidence that can't be rejected by the police. When I face them, make it a live show on national television."

"Got it! But for precaution, I will tell boss where you are and your plan. He must know what to do when you need help. Be careful May, you have just recovered..."

"Don't worry about it, but please tell boss after they arrive here otherwise my plan will fail. I have to prepare now..."

May stops her car at a big white house, she looks at it and all of her memories about it come back. The building looks old, guess no one ever comes here after Liu Fei and his mom left. May looks at the opposite of the building where her house used to be, now it's only left with ruins. May have heard about the rumor about the appearance of the ghost of a crying little girl looking for her parents, She knows it was spread by the devil's hands organization to prevent people from investigating the family who used to live there.

After the big accident happened which got Prof. Liu killed, May knows she has knocked on the devil's hands' door, and they will know about her identity soon so she chooses to attack first, challenge them first. This is her first step, by standing in this place and makes the television broadcast her, she hopes they will accept the challenge and come after her. Facing Mr. Yang is only a way for her to make Uncle Xi Men doesn't stop her, he doesn't know about this plan.

I am sorry uncle Xi, I got tired and impatient...

"L they are here, start broadcasting."

"Got it May, be careful!"

"Hey b***h, I finally find you! Do you think you can get away from me?!"

"Hi, Mr. Yang, such a small world. I don't think I make an appointment with you here."

"Don't joke around with me!! Where is Yi Mei? You have no right taking her away from me, she is my legal wife!!"

"Calm down, Mr. Yang. I am here alone, I don't know where your wife is."

"You lie! My man told me you took Yi Mei from the hospital. They saw her get into your car!"

"Yes, I took her out of the hospital, she asked me to drive her to L-Mall. I leave her there, you can check she is not in my car anymore."

"You lie!! Guys, check the car. (Talk to his phone) Check the CCTV in the mall."

"Boss, Your wife is not here."

(pull out a gun and point it at May's head) "Where is she?! Tell me!!!"

(Smiling confidently, Being pointed a gun on the head for May is just an ordinary thing. She has experienced something much worse than this, it was the only time where she believes dead is better than her situation at that time.)

"Mr. Yang, I left Mrs. Yang at the mall. I believe your man has checked the CCTV right? As to where Mrs. Yang went after that I don't know. She is an adult, she can go anywhere."

"You think I dare not shoot you?! Tell me!!"

"Calm down Mr. Yang, I have a friend who helps me call the police and broadcast this scene live on the national television now. Believe me, your phone will ring in a moment."

(Sound of Mr. Yang's handphone)

"Zhong min, what are you doing? Have you gone crazy? You are suspended now!"

May looks at Mr. Yang's Face and smiles "I am telling you the truth right?"

"Damn you!!! I will make you regret, you will go down with me!" Mr. Yang takes his gun and pulls the trigger ready to shoot it any second.

His men are trying to calm him down, they put their gun down afraid of being blamed if anything goes wrong. "Boss, let's go back now...Everyone is watching us right now."

"Listen to them Mr. Yang, at least I won't sue you if you let me go now" May is ready to fight back, she never afraid of guns but she doesn't want her enemies know about her ability. Not yet, it should be a surprise for them. The little girl who becomes an orphan because of them has come back and ready for a pay back!

Yang Zhong Min in all of his life always gets what he wants, he is the third generation of Yang's business empire. He never thinks that his father will take his name out of the wills. Yang's family only has 3 children the first one is a daughter, A model who married to a fashions business owner in New York. She is also having her own fashion line and it's a success.

Yang Zhong Min is the second child, he has been prepared to be the next heir of Yang's business empire. While the third one is also a girl, she is a lawyer, has her own law firm that always helps his brother whenever he has to deal with the law. Because of his temper and his parents' teaching, he often does something according to his standard of " a right thing", money always wins everything.

His hands are trembling, hearing the phone call from his father just now sounds like a slap to his face. No one ever beats him, no one takes what he owns away from him. He really wants to teach this b***h a lesson, but his father sounds very angry just now, can he get out of this if he follows his heart to teach this girl a lesson? No, there is a time and place to do that. This time he should show the people who watch this damn live show, a husband who is desperate enough looking for his beloved wife. He puts down his gun and starts his acting.

"I am so sorry Miss May, I miss Yi Mei so much. Can you please don't separate me from her? I can't live without her. Please...I beg you..." Should I kneel down? No way, never, I never kneeling before anyone. But if I kneel people will feel sympathy with me and hate this b***h. Maybe Yi Mei also sees this and comes back.

Yang Zhong Min for the first time of his life kneels before a person, what more surprising is he hates this person. May almost claps her hands and laughs loudly, wow this person has leveled up his acting ability. He really didn't want to lose his belonging, but May is not a woman who can be tricked by this kind of act. Her ability to read people's minds through their actions has saved her many times, and that's why she always hones her skill.

"Mr. Yang, I am so sorry. I have told you, Mrs. Yang asked me to drive her to L-Mall and after that, I left. You know I am not your wife's bodyguard, I don't have any duty to follow her anywhere."

Mr. Yang's face is getting darker, his hands are trembling, he is going to explode anytime!

"Boss, your father is calling."

Mr. Yang stands up and takes the call "Yes, father?"

"Stop it! and get away from there now! We will find Yi Mei sooner or later, but if you do something there now, nothing, and no one can fix it for you!!"

"Yes, father."

"Miss May, I hope you don't mind about my attitude just now. I didn't mean to threaten you, it's because I am so desperate in finding Yi Mei. You know ever since she is in the hospital, I keep thinking about her condition. When I heard that she is awake, I feel so happy. I want to see her but the doctor still won't allow me. I miss her so much... I have never been separated from her for a long time..."

May looks at Mr. Yang's eyes, she sees everything there, how fake his intention is...

"Still Mr. Yang, I am very sorry I left her in L-Mall...You should go there, maybe she is still shopping there, you know woman after being caged for a long time IN A HOSPITAL (May intentionally speak the hospital in a loud voice, she actually wants to warn Mr. Yang that she know how he treated her)."

"Okay then I will look for her there, if you have any news from her please...please... contact me..."

"Sure..."