Chapter 10 Exgirlfriend visits
Quanktumspirit beaming, "Oh I just had a perfect idea. What if Pinky's ex-girlfriend would visit him? Who is she? How close are they really? Well, read to find out. And No I will not write anything in Spanish."
Still with Peter
Peter reached his home. Well, the one he shares with Pinky or has shared with him. Peter sighed as he was checking the post.
To his surprise, he found a pink letter, addressed to his ex-lover. Peter felt his heartbreak imagining Pinky betraying him during their relationship. But he shook his head, Pinky wasn't like that.
He walked into the home and sat on his couch, he placed the letter to the side... but he looked over at it again and again.
'Who is his secret lover? I know I am breaking a law, but I have to know.' Peter thought as he felt his stomach tighten in a knot.
He opened the letter and read it out loud.
"My dear Pinky, how are you? In your last letter to me, you wrote that you have found your lover and are engaged? To Peter Pandernick no less. I told you: you could jump over your shadow one day, or was it Peter who asked you? Anyhow, I'm coming over for a visit for a while, we could catch up on each other's lives. With greetings Kiki Zorro. Ex-girlfriend." Peter read.
Peter blinked, 'Kiki Zorro? Wasn't that his girlfriend in Spain? Before he was shipped over to America? I have to inform her.'
Peter logged into his facebook account and researched Pinky's account for Kiki Zorro, and he found her.
Quickly he set a chat side up to her, and to his luck, despite it being 8 PM in the evening over there and about 3 PM in the afternoon with him, she was online.
Peter quickly sent her a friends request and even a digital bouquet of yellow roses for good measure. She accepted his request and he could start their chat.
Kiki Zorro is online.
Kiki Zorro: Hello Peter. Why did you want to be my friend? We don't know each other?
Peter sighed and typed back: Sorry Kiki, it is just... I researched in my ex-lovers account. And saw you as a friend. I don't know how close you are to him, but I have some bad news.
Kiki Zorro: (thinking mojo) Who?
Peter rolled his eyes: Do you recall a Pinky Chicock? According to his facebook status and history, you were his friend.
Kiki Zorro: (smiley mojo) Oh Pinky Chicock? Sure do. He was my best friend as he lived in Spain. And I know him from High School. How's he doing? And how are you linked to him?
Peter sighed: Yes I know that part. I know Pinky threw the American OWCA. Anyhow, he is not doing too well. He was only just sent to a hospital. His condition is critical. He is having panic attacks and... and he has a broken heart. (upset mojo).
Kiki Zorro: (shocked mojo) PINKY IS IN HOSPITAL! OK, I'M COMING OVER RIGHT AWAY! Can you pick me up at the airport later? I will be leaving this instant.
Peter blinked: What? But its 8 PM in the evening at your place Kiki. No, stay home.
Kiki Zorro: (annoyed mojo) Sorry Peter, not happening. Pick me up at Danville Airport. My flight will take 8 hours. I will not just simply sit back in Spain whiles my ex-boyfriend is dying in America. If I can't stay at your place I will simply book a hotel.
Peter chuckled to himself and wrote back: Ok you can stay at my place for now. I'll see you later. Any special dinner requests?
Kiki Zorro: (thinking mojo) Can you cook?
Peter chuckled: Sure can. (bowing mojo)
Kiki Zorro: (smiling mojo) Then surprise me with a surprise dinner. But nothing romantic, just tasteful. See you in a bit.
Kiki Zorro has logged out, Peter Pandernick has logged out.
Peter smirked, 'A surprise dinner for Pinky's ex? And she is a Spaniard? Well, I know exactly what to make for her.'
Peter left into his kitchen and started cooking Mofongo with shrimp inside it. As his dish was done he placed it into the oven to stay warm and then grabbed his coat. He checked that he has his keys and left his and Pinky's home.
He walked to his car and drove that to Danville airport. Along the way he bought a small bouquet of yellow roses, to make a good first impression on Kiki Zorro.
As he reached the airport he waited outside for her, also texting her that he was outside and she should keep a look out for a Chinese man, black hair, in a black suit next to a black car. About 35 minutes later he spotted a young woman walking out of the airport, with a suitcase next to her.
She has sandy blond hair, her skin was evenly tanned and she has a few freckles dotting her face. Peter smiled as she walked up to him and gave the Chinese man a once over.
"Hi, you must be Mr Pandernick, correct?" She asked in a good English accent.
Peter nodded his head and shook Kiki's hand, "And you Miss Kiki Zorro, welcome to America. Thank you for coming over at such a short notice."
Kiki nodded her head, Peter drove them both back to his flat and they entered it. Kiki was surprised to find dinner on the table ready for her.
First of she took her suitcase to the guest room, Peter made a fresh pot of tea and served it in two teacups.
As Kiki had her last things stored away she walked downstairs and the two had a calm dinner with each other.
"So Peter, how do you know my ex-boyfriend Pinky?" Kiki began with the discussion.
Peter sighed a bit, "Well, Pinky works, or has worked, for the same organisation as I have. We have been friends since he transferred to our branch. Then about 2 years ago... I asked him out and he accepted. From there we fell in love and decided to move in together. However... then Dennis Anderson turned up at our OWCA and I showed him around the place. Had a small discussion... before Pinky then screamed at me and claimed I cheated on him. All because on the day he asked for sex, I said no because I was too tired from after a mission."
Kiki blinked, "Yes that sounds like Pinky. He can get easily jealous over the slightest things. That was one of the reasons I broke up with him, he accused me one day that I was seeing someone else all because I wasn't home from my night shift. I was deeply hurt by that and screamed at him to pack his bag and leave. He then showed me his US transcript from Mexico to the American OWCA. He left that very evening and I've never heard from him again."
Peter nodded, "And then he came to us. But at the moment it is not looking too good for him. One of our cases: Something to do with a Piranha, has caused Pinky to have a panic attack. He was so emotionally distraught as we were told Piranha might have captured Dr Rodney von Rodenstein: Dennis Anderson's husband, that Pinky was raced off to hospital. And since then he has been staying there, getting therapy help to calm his nerves down."
"That's not good. Could I go and see him now? I have to know how bad his condition really is." Kiki begged.
Peter nodded his head, they entered Peters car again and travelled down to the hospital. The time was now 6 AM into the new morning.
'Pinky please don't cause a scene today.' Peter begged in his mind.
At the hospital again
Dr Piranha has just arrived and started his shift. He cleaned a few older patients up, served everyone's breakfast around and now was just walking up to Pinky's breakfast to his patience bedroom.
He always enjoyed his talk with Pinky, he felt like... like he could be himself around him. Like he can understand the doctor better than anyone else. As he reached Pinky's private bedroom he knocked on the door.
"Come in," Pinky called out.
Dr Piranha opened the door and served Pinky his breakfast, Pinky beamed as he saw the meal.
"Wow, Dr Piranha, I hardly get this good food at my own home. Did you make all of it?" Pinky beamed.
Dr Piranha chuckled and nodded his head, "Yes, medicine and doctoring isn't my only talent. Well, bon appetite."
Pinky nodded his head, and again Dr Piranha watched Pinky eat his meal with exact. Pinky may find it a bit creepy being watched, but it only showed that the doctor had a heart of gold for the people in need.
Pinky ate the chocolate chipped pancake, the sunny fried eggs on toast and even enjoyed the orange juice in a glass. As Pinky was finished Dr Piranha cleaned the plates away and had to check his beeping watch.
"Sorry, Pinky. I have to help out today with my other patients. I'll see you later on this afternoon." Dr Piranha offered.
Pinky smiled and nodded his head. "Sure could we watch another film together?"
Dr Piranha smiled and nodded his head, as the doctor left Piny's bedroom the Mexican immigrant smiled and picked a magazine up.
Peter and Kiki just reached the reception and asked to see Pinky again. The nodded and just let them walk through to him. Peter lead Kiki to Pinky's room and knocked on the door.
Pinky looked up from his magazine towards the door, "Come in, the door is open."
Peter opened the door and Kiki walked in. She almost froze in the door as she saw her 'ex-boyfriend'. In all her years of knowing Pinky, she has never seen him be this hurt. She counted two bandages over his hands, he was on a medication drip and his hair was a bit of a mess.
Pinky's mouth dropped down as he saw his ex-girlfriend. Kiki was wearing at the moment a yellow sundress and black high heels. Kiki carefully walked up to Pinky and sat on the side of the bed.
"Pinky?... wh... what happened?" Kiki asked shocked, seeing him in his weak condition.
"I'll wait for you in the waiting room Kiki," Peter said and turned to leave.
Pinky waited until Peter has closed the door, as the door fell into its hold he faced Kiki again. It's been years since he has seen her, but she still looks like the day he left Spain, still the same green eyes, yellow hair and everyday clothes.
Pinky sighed and placed his head on his pillow, "Just... a very stressful year Kiki. But what are you doing in America?"
Kiki glared a bit at Pinky, "What? You think I could just simply stay in Spain whiles all the way in America I know my ex-boyfriend and the first crush was dying? Not likely Pinky. We may not be boyfriend and girlfriend of each other anymore, but I still care about you Pinky."
"Ah ok. And how has your life been since I left for America?" Pinky asked.
"Quite boring actually. I still work at the Spanish OWCA in Europe and managed to nap the Spanish LOVEMUFFINS as well. I'm..." Kiki was about to say, but then looked away in shame.
Pinky blinked, "What?"
"I'm sorry Pinky... but I've built up a new relationship with someone else. At the Spanish OWCA department. And have been together with him for about 12 years and from those 12 I've been married to him for 10 years." Kiki explained and showed him her engagement and wedding ring.
Pinky smiled softly at her, "That's brilliant Kiki. I'm sure your husband is making you very happy."
Kiki nodded her head, "The years where you were away, I've managed to let you go. Can you do the same for me?"
"Sure Kiki. Thank you." Pinky smiled, he was feeling better already.
"I'll be staying in the states for a bit, and I want to help you get on your feet again. My husband is away for a 4-month trip anyway. Is it ok if I visit you from time to time?" Kiki suggested. "Peter has already offered your old home for me to stay in."
Pinky nodded, "Sure. We can then catch up on each other's lives."
Kiki Zorro nodded her head, Dr Piranha walked in then after checking up on the last patient. He smiled as an idea passed through his mind.
"Hey Kiki, how about you go with Pinky later swimming at Danville's swimming centre? Just make sure to have him back by 7 PM, because dinner will be served at the hospital later on." Dr Piranha offered.
Pinky blinked, "Good idea. Will you join us as well Piranha?"
But Dr Piranha shook his head, "Sorry Pinky. I haven't got time. I got about 4 operations to complete today. Maybe some other time."
Pinky smiled and nodded his head, Kiki nodded hers and wheeled Pinky out of the hospital. They drove back to Pinky's old home to gather in their swimming costumes.
At Pinky's home, Kiki got from her suitcase her swimming costume and Pinky got his swimming trunks from his cupboard. Pinky also found a note on the table from Peter, saying he would be at the OWCA working on some cases he has to complete and won't be back until late that evening.
After gathering in a towel each and some swimming goggles the old friends drove in Pinky's car down to the swimming centre.
They checked themselves in and changed in the changing rooms into their swimming costumes. They emerged from there and then locked the other clothes into a closet. They walked towards the main swimming area and took over 2 beach chairs.
"Come Pinky, let shave our showers first and then enjoy a few rounds of swimming in the big pool," Kiki suggested.
Pinky nodded his head, they vanished into the shower, then headed into the pool, climbing in from some side steps. As the cold water touched their skins both friends shivered a bit but smiled. As their bodies were completely under the water the friends did a few strokes, up and down the entire length of the pool.
After a while, they headed for some slides and raced each other a few times. Pinky was feeling better already.
As they were getting a bit too tired for races they headed into a bubble bathtub at the water park. Both friends dunk into it and Kiki turned the energy onto 3. The bubbles rise up around them and behind each of their backs, a small water jet shot into them, giving them a sort of water massage.
Pinky smiled, "Thanks for coming along Kiki."
"Your welcome Pinky. Now relax, remember the doctors' orders, no more stress for you. Stress can be a killer when overused." Kiki warned her ex-boyfriend.
Pinky nodded his head, the friends breathed in the warm water and relaxed further and further. Pinky felt like a decade worth of worries and problems were just washed away. But just as the thought of problems came up Pinky froze in his movements, a lot of bad thoughts suddenly came up to the surface.
Inside Piny's flashbacks
20 years into the past
Pinky was just finishing his high school in Spain, as his father asked him into the living room. His parents were both very strict Catholic believers and followers, as well as following the bible very tightly knitted as possible.
This has caused a lot of turmoil between Pinky and his two parents since he doesn't take religion so seriously, as his parents would.
But one morning that brought him into a lot of trouble. His father had called him into the living room, his mother was seated in the recliner chair looking at her firstborn, with just as much disgust has his father was displaying.
"Pinky Chicock, is it true what your headmaster said? You kissed another boy?" His dad asked him mad.
Pinky shook in his body, yes James Cunning asked if Pinky would dare to kiss another boy and he had.
His father pulled the belt out, "GET HERE YOU HORE!"
Pinky was grabbed by his father and whipped over his backside, his mother was hiding in their bedroom, not to get in the way of her husbands' abuse.
"I DO NOT ACCEPT HOMOSEXUALITY!" His father continued screaming, before bellowing the quotes of the bible down Pinky's brain.
"I'M SORRY FATHER, I'M SO SORRY I WILL NEVER DO IT AGAIN I PROMISE!" Pinky screamed in fear and pain.
The beatings continued for months before his father eventually kicked him out of his own home.
Out of the first flashback
Pinky shook in his body, he still could feel the stinging of the belt over his back. That was something his father had scorned him with to carry for the rest of his life.
Pinky hung his head, a second flashback came to his mind as to how he escaped his abusive family and then cut all connections to them.
Second flashback
Pinky grabbed his things and fleed down the streets of Spain. He has just turned 18 years old and he was old enough to make his own way.
As he walked along the streets he spotted a young woman, sandy blond hair with a brown fedora on and she was following after a man wearing a lab coat.
Pinky followed after her and helped her catch the bad guy. As he was tied up she faced him.
"Thank's for the help sir. Who are you by the way?" She asked him.
"Pinky Chicock madam and you're welcome." Pinky smiled at her.
"Agent Kiki Zorro at your service. You know Pinky that was some impressive moves you've got there. Ever thought about becoming an OWCA agent? Our department could use young talented men like you, in the justice against evil." Kiki explained to him.
She showed Pinky her OWCA pass and waited for his response. Pinky smiled and nodded his head.
"I'd be delighted." Pinky smiled.
Together (with the baddy tied up into the OWCA police car) the two 'acquaintances' drove down to the Mexican OWCA Agency. There Kiki handed the prisoner over to a woman named Octavia Owner or simply OO.
She fingerprinted, photographed and then the man was sent to the OWCA prisons. Kiki took Pinky further into a private room and Octavia Owner interviewed Pinky.
"So young man, state your name, date of birth, and address please." Octavia Owner asked and got a pen and paper out.
"Name: Pinkarter Chicock, born: 17th August 1984. Adress: 12th of El Cancerbero at my parents' house. Parents names: Demonio Chicock father and Gallina Chicock mother." Pinky explained.
Octavia wrote the information into the OWCA database and smiled, "Good. Now, just look into the computer camera, and give a slight smile... that's it. Perfect. Well, Pinky welcome to the OWCA job at the detective Agency of Mexico."
Pinky blinked, he was handed a handgun, the handgun pass, an OWCA ID badge, a brown OWCA hat and other gadgets to help him with the job.
"As starters I want you to be the sidekick/partner to Miss Kiki Zorro, Kiki watches him, note his fighting ways down and accept him as your new partner. Help each other out in the war against the Spanish LOVEMUFFINS!" Octavia advised them both.
Kiki and Pinky promised and their OWCA adventure lives began. Several years later an emergency call was sent all the way from America, and Pinky raised his hand to be shipped over there.
He packed his home together and boughed a new home in America to start his new life over there.
As the day of the departure came Kiki walked up to her boyfriend with a bouquet of yellow roses, and one of them had a little bit of a tinted black colour on the petals.
Both Pinky and Kiki could barely speak, this was just heartbreaking.
"Pinky, can you please promise me something?" Kiki asked him as she faced her boyfriend.
Pinky nodded his head, "What is it Kiki? I'll hold it."
"Please... please Pinky let me go. Don't try and hold with me a long distant relationship, but move on and find someone who can love you in America. And enjoy your life over there. Maybe someday we will see each other again, but it will tear you apart if you try and hold the relationship with me whiles you are halfway around the world." Kiki advised him.
"I will try Kiki, I hope we will soon see each other again." Pinky sighed,
Kiki nodded her head, and then Pinky vanished with the plane all the way to America. Barely holding the contact with his parents, but a strong letter friendship to Kiki.
Out of the flashback.
"Pinky, Pinky." Kiki's voice suddenly rang in his ears. Pinky shook his head and saw Kiki staring at him very worried.
Pinky hung his head, "Sorry Kiki, I was just thinking about my parents again."
Kiki looked worried, "What? Have they tried to contact you again?"
"Not one bit Kiki. Ever since I ran away they never have tried to find me again. And I hope it will stay like that. As you know my parents were anything but kind to me." Pinky said gritting his teeth.
Kiki nodded her head, she knew Pinky's parents were anything but kind to their only child.
Quanktumspirit throttling myself: "I CAN'T GET THIS STORY STRAIGHT! I'VE BEEN PLANNING THIS MASK BALL FOR 2 CHAPTERS THREW AND STILL NOTHING!"
Perry comes to my side: "Hey QS, calm down, how about this: Me and the others, not mentioned in this chapter, are all busy setting the masked ball up. And you write it then out in chapter 21 a.k.a. 11."
I'm blinking, "Good idea. And sorry again Perry. I know the first tale you and Heinz were in the spotlight. But for this..."
"Ah don't sweat it QS. You are doing a good job anyway." Perry praised me.
I just nod my head. What do you all think? Am I doing a good job?