.:Chapter Eight:.

At the Library

Ralph was so mesmerized by Yolla that he just followed Yolla and her group of friends into the library. Katy's parents were at the counter.

Katy: Hi mum, hi dad.

Yolla, Josh and Jake: Hello

Mr Tan: My, my we have a big group here do we? Turning to Mrs Tan

Katy: Dad! These are my friends. This is Yolla; you all have met her. This is Josh and that is Jake. They are all here to do a Geography project with me, so stop teasing me!

The rest laughed. Ralph just came walking in even though they have stopped and he almost bumped into Jake.

Jake: Ouch! Mind your steps!

Ralph was like in a trance and upon hearing Jake's exclamation he snapped out of it.

Ralph: Erm. Sorry.

Yolla: Oh! It is you again!

Josh: You know him?

Yolla: YEAH! Quite furious He…INTERRUPTED

Katy: No, er…we bumped into him the other day and he kind of got on her nerve. Hello Ralph, no offence, welcome in.

Yolla was annoyed by Katy's interruption. Ralph blushed but was quite disappointed by Yolla's reaction to him. The best he could do was he smiled at Yolla and dashed out of the library. Yolla frowned and Josh saw everything.

Mrs Tan: Oh my dear Yolla, calm down. He is a cute one. He might be onto you.

Jake: Yeah he is from my cca (co-curriculum), basketball. Every time he plays, there will be tons of girls over there watching him. He is popular!

Yolla: Who cares about him? Let's go and do project.

Mrs Tan looked at Mr Tan and they both smiled. Josh looked at the door of the library and thought of what Mrs Tan said.

Josh (thought): It might be a possibility. I have heard that Ralph rarely comes to the library. This time he just came in and then smiled at Yolla and just went off.

MEANWHILE

Ralph rushed off to Uncle Lim's shop. There is a new motorcycle there, waiting for him to repair yet he couldn't help but think of Yolla. When he reached, Uncle Lim was holding a screwdriver.

Uncle Lim: Hey boy! You are late. I almost started on the bike myself if you are a second late.

Ralph looked at Uncle Lim as if trying to apologize then took the tools and started working on the bike. Uncle Lim looked at Ralph and knew something must have happened. He has seen Ralph grow up and Ralph was like his own son, nothing escapes his eyes.

Uncle Lim: I know there is something going on. Want to share?

Ralph looked at Uncle Lim and sighed. He knows that nothing about Ralph will escape Uncle Lim's eyes.

Ralph: There is this girl…

Uncle Lim: Yeah…go on. I might be able to help you.

Ralph: I like her.

Uncle Lim: Well that is not something to hide. It is a good thing.

Ralph: She hates me.

Uncle Lim: OH! Hmmm…that is really something to worry about. I should be able to help you.

Uncle Lim went back to his office while Ralph continued with his work. He really hopes that Uncle Lim can help him although he knows that it is quite impossible.

Uncle Lim: There…

Ralph turned. He has come out with an old and tattered book. Ralph looked at Uncle Lim.

Uncle Lim: This is my special book, which is very useful for me at that time to court girls. I wanted to pass it on when I have my own child, but never mind you can have it.

Ralph took it and flipped through.

Uncle Lim: Bring it home and read it. Now just help me with the bike ok?

Ralph nodded his head. He is feeling much better now that he knows he has something to help him.

AFTER A WHILE

It was break time for Ralph. He has already finish his homework and started on the book. He flipped through the book that was given by Uncle Lim. The first few pages was on how to introduce yourself, then the next chapter was how to get to know a girl. He was flipping through and he smiled at himself. He has got a idea.