Chapter 17.0: Broken Heart
Shan Chai made her way to the café where the others have been waiting for her at their usual spot. She was about to swung open the glass door when she saw Ah Si scolding a waitress. The waitress was so near to tears but Ah Si seemed not to notice it and kept on yelling to the poor girl. Xi Men and Mei Zhuo were merely smiling at the scene while Jing was nowhere to be seen. Shan Chai had about enough watching Ah Si's cruelty in action. She blatantly opened the door. All eyes including the waitress's instantaneously were at her.
"DAO MING SI! WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU"RE DOING?" she screamed, walking straight to stand between the girl and Ah Si.
"She dropped the drink over my pants!" screamed Ah Si back at her.
Shan Chai glared at Ah Si. Looking back at the waitress, Shan Chai apologized, "Are you okay? I'm so sorry to what he has done to you. He shouldn't have scolded you that way for just a tiny splash. You may go back to your work. Just ignore the ugly pudding head."
"No! It was my entire fault. I should be more careful. This wouldn't have happened if I were more aware of the surroundings when I bring the drinks. The great Dao Ming Si is always right. I am so sorry," said the waitress to her, backing Ah Si up.
Shan Chai was quite shocked to hear it. Shaking her head, she looked over at Ah Si. Ah Si was smiling mockingly at her. Looking over at the waitress, Ah Si's smile disappeared.
"If sorry is enough, what's the use of the police? Why are you still lingering here for? Go away!" yelled Ah Si at the waitress.
The waitress hurriedly walked away at the sound of Ah Si's command. Still glaring at Ah Si, Shan Chai sat at the chair next to him. Xi Men and Mei Zhuo was still smiling in front of her.
"Do you find it amusing, Xi Men? Mei Zhuo? The girl was about to cry! Why don't you help that poor girl?" asked Shan Chai sternly.
"And risk of getting beat up by him? No thanks. Well, we do found it amusing, a bit, but not as amusing as the two of you! You scolding Ah Si was a fun sight every time. ain't that true, buddy?" answered Xi Men, asking for approval from Mei Zhuo.
Mei Zhuo just nodded his head, still with the teasing smile across his face. Ah Si was about to stand up and grabbed Mei Zhuo's shirt collar when Shan Chai screamed, "Ah Si, don't! Mei Zhuo, Xi Men, wipe out that stupid smirk from your face and Ah Si, try to control your temper! Arghh. can't all of you behave like adults? I'm the youngest here and yet all of you acted like small kids. Now, let us just have a normal, sensible hang out together. Peacefully!"
Ah Si shot an unsatisfying look at Mei Zhuo before reclined back to his seat. Mei Zhuo and Xi Men tried to put on a more serious face, but the smiling curve was still obvious. Shrugging, Shan Chai let out a soft sigh. Looking around, Shan Chai than turned her head towards Mei Zhuo.
"I didn't see Jing anywhere. Where is she?" she asked.
"Oh! You know her. modeling never have the same break as the rest of the world. She's rehearsing for her show tomorrow night. Here, this is the invitation card. You're invited. She wants you to come," explained Mei Zhuo, handing her a purple-pink card.
"I've never been to a fashion show before. Wow! It will be held at the JW Marriot? This must be a formal occasion. I don't think I have the appropriate attire. Does a casual knee-length dress count?"
"No! Never mind about the dress. I think you'll fit in with Zhuang's. She have some in her wardrobe. It's quite old-fashioned but it'll do. What do you think, guys?" consulted Ah Si with the other two.
"Yeah. I guess she's about her size. Why don't we go over to your house now and have a look?" agreed Xi Men.
"Wait! Lei's not here yet. He said he'll be coming over soon," protested Shan Chai.
"Oh Well! We'll just wait for him then. We're not in a rush anyway," said Xi Men in agreement.
"How about if we eat lunch first? I'm hungry," suggested Mei Zhuo.
The others nodded their head in unison. Xi Men, Mei Zhuo and Ah Si stood and went over to the buffet table. While waiting for them, Shan Chai took out the new mobile phone she had received from Ah Si and started to go through the menu. Not long after that, the three guys came back with 6 plates full of food. Ah Si set one of the plates in front of her. Shocked to see the amount of food, she stared at Ah Si questionably.
"Is this for me? Are you stupid? This is 3 times more than the amount of food I eat! I couldn't finish this up."
"You're so skinny. Eat more!" ordered Ah Si.
Mumbling unsatisfied to herself, she took the fork and started to go through the pile of food on her plate. There were salad, macaroni and cheese, pizza, sushi, lasagna and other foods, jumbled all up. Picking up a slice of tomato, she asked, "Ah Si, I've just noticed that I only have your number in this phone. Why didn't you install the other's number in the phone book?"
"You have a mouth. Ask them yourself."
"Ah Si, sometimes you can be so rude! This is one of them! Ahhh. forget it! I'm tired of having to fight you all the time."
Ah Si was about to answer back but at the end he cancelled it and kept on eating. Shan Chai ignored this sudden change of behavior from Ah Si and faced Xi Men.
"What's your number? You too, Mei Zhuo. Don't forget about Jing's as well."
"Here, let me key them in for you. Wow! This is the newest mobile in the market. Ah Si, how come you never give me one? I'm your friend too," teased Xi Men, taking the phone from Shan Chai and key in his number, Mei Zhuo's and Jing's.
"You have the money to buy your own," answered Ah Si, dryly.
"Shan Chai, don't you want Lei's number as well?" inquired Xi Men, curious when Shan Chai didn't ask for Lei's.
"No, it's okay. I'll ask from him myself."
Hearing Shan Chai's answer, Ah Si pulled up a sour face. He put down his fork and changed the conversation towards a new direction.
"Shan Chai, about the rumor, I think it's best if I pick you up as before. That'll stop it once and for all."
"Rumor? What rumor?" asked Mei Zhuo, finally taking his head up from the second plate of food.
"It's really nothing. Ah Si just making a big fuss out of it," said Shan Chai, refusing to answer the question.
"Nothing? They are talking bad about you and you still say 'nothing'?" exclaimed Ah Si with a high tone.
"They talk about what they don't understand. Just let them be, Ah Si. I don't want you to go around the college and make life a living hell for the other students, especially the ones who started the rumors. I'm serious, Ah Si!"
"Excuse me. the two of us still don't know what the rumor was? Care to explain?" Xi Men cut in.
"Since she have been going to the college with her scooter again this week, the students have been gossiping around that I dumped her because I have gotten what I want. I have no idea what's it all about really, but I know it's a bad thing."
Mei Zhuo and Xi Men looked at each other and laughed.
"Innocent and naïve. Ah Si, they thought you already slept with her and have her virginity."
"XI MEN!" exclaimed Shan Chai, her face all flustered up because of embarrassment.
"WHAT? Shan Chai, I know I've promised you but this is too much! I'm going to get the ones that have been spreading the rumors around!" growled Ah Si, standing up and ready to go.
Anger was apparently shown on his face. Scared of probably of what he would do, Shan Chai took a hold of his hand.
"Ah Si. Please don't make it worst. Let it go. People will forget all about it after some time. Ah Si." begged Shan Chai.
"She's right, Ah Si. For once, just drop it man," backed up Mei Zhuo.
Ah Si stopped on his track for a while before turning around to face them. Slowly, he sat back down in his seat, looking at the firm grip of Shan Chai's hands. Finally realize Ah Si was looking at her hand, Shan Chai instantly released them from his.
"Shan Chai, you look red.hahahahaha," laughed Xi Men, teasing Shan Chai's reddish cheeks.
Followed by Mei Zhuo, the two of them laughed their heart out even though Shan Chai were glaring at them. After their laughter died down, Mei Zhuo brought up another topic.
"Hey, Ah Si. The semester would be ending in two more weeks. Where are we going for the holiday?"
"Mei Zhuo, we have three more weeks, not two! The last week would be the final exams, remember?" corrected Shan Chai.
"Shan Chai, we own this college. Obviously we are going to get a four flat, no matter we're sitting for the exams or not," Ah Si proudly proclaimed.
"Huh! Rich spoilt brats!"
"Don't blame us for living our life and wealth. Anyway, about the break?" asked Mei Zhuo again.
"I have my own plans."
"Come one Ah Si. Let's go somewhere. All of F4," said Xi Men trying to influence Ah Si to joint in.
"Hey! Don't forget about my darling, Jing. Shan Chai, how about you? Care to join us?"
"Sorry guys. I'm going to spend a week or two of my holidays with my parents. I miss them."
"Shan Chai! You've promised that the first week you're going to the States with me! Forgetful woman!" exclaimed Ah Si, staring at her.
"Oh! Yeah, you're right! It's only for a few days, right? I still have to work during the holidays. My leave is only for two weeks."
Ah Si nodded his head. All the while during their little conversation, Xi Men and Mei Zhuo were staring at them in disbelieve. They were trying to cope up with Ah Si's sentence: '.you're going to the States with me'. Facing each other, Xi Men gave Mei Zhuo a questioning look as if he were asking: 'Did you hear what I just heard?' and Mei Zhuo nodded, reaffirming that he heard it as well.
"Hold on a second! Go back! You're going to take Shan Chai to America?" asked Mei Zhuo, trying to get a sure answer from Ah Si himself.
"Yes."
"Why?" inquired Xi Men, not satisfied with Ah Si's short answer.
"To meet Zhuang and if possible, my mother as well."
"WHAT?" exclaimed both Xi Men and Mei Zhuo.
Shan Chai looked at Xi Men and Mei Zhuo. Their expression was overwhelming. It made her curious.
"You... are going to introduce Shan Chai. to the Empress? Are you out of your mind?"
"Don't make it sound so bad! She's still my mother. I want Zhuang and my mother to approve of my relationship with Shan Chai."
This time, both Xi Men and Mei Zhuo's jaw dropped. Shan Chai just stared at them. Her curiosity increases.
"RELATIONSHIP? How long have the two of you being in a relationship?" uttered Xi Men aloud, still not able to believe what he had heard.
"About two weeks ago, I think. You two didn't know? I thought you've told them, Ah Si," answered Shan Chai, still don't quite understand of the reason Xi Men and Mei Zhuo's reaction.
"Well, I guess I forgot. Don't worry Shan Chai. My mother is not really as bad as they want you to believe. We'll be meeting Zhuang first. You'll like her. She's as fierce as you are."
"Maybe we could gang up to bully you.hehehe."
"You wish!"
"She's going to meet Ah Si's mother." Xi Men said softly, still in disbelieve to Mei Zhuo.
The two of them were still in shock, but not far from them, behind the sidewall, stood someone else, his shoes glued to the floor, his legs were paralyzed and he was in a deeper shock from the conversation he had just overheard.
~~~*~~~*~~~
He froze. Leaning slowly against the wall, he gazed up. His expression was devastating. He seemed lost in his own world.
'They are in a relationship? He's taking her to see his mother. I... I. I can't believe what I've just heard. Shan Chai and Ah Si? Am I already lost in this game? Shan Chai is no longer mine? First, it was Jing. Now it's Shan Chai. Will there ever be someone out there for me? Will I have the chance to feel loved? What should I do now?'
Taking another glance at the four of them and lingered for quite some time at Shan Chai, he heaved out a soft, distressed sigh. His eyes were now glassy. He couldn't face them now, especially not Shan Chai and Ah Si. The sadness and frustration he felt now, he was afraid they would simply realize it. Taking his mobile, he sent out a message to Xi Men. With a heavy heart, he took off the other way around.
'I hope you're happy with the one you love, my dear sweet Shan Chai. I hope we could still be friends.as long as you're still by my side. I will protect and support you. A guardian angel. that is all I can be now. For now, I need to be alone. Goodbye, sweet Shan Chai.'
~~~*~~~*~~~
"Tit.Tit.Tit."
Xi Men took out his phone from his left pocket. Scrolling down to read the message, he shook his head.
"It's Lei. He's not coming. Here we are, waiting for him, and he didn't even bother to show up. That guy is really an introvert. After all this years, I still can't understand him. Oh well! Let's go find Shan Chai a dress."
Shan Chai was taking her time to get up while the others have already done so. She turned around at the sidewall. For no reason, she felt someone was there. She felt something amiss. She couldn't quite make it but she have a feeling it must be something that has gone awfully wrong.
"Shan Chai. Why are you still standing there? Let's go! What a slow poke!" grumbled Ah Si.
Sighing, she looked over at Ah Si, nodded and hurriedly went to his side.
'Why didn't Lei show up? Something's wrong. I can feel it! He was being a bit different earlier. Oh, Lei! Where are you? I wish you'd tell me. Now I regret not wanting Lei's number. Tomorrow when I see him, I'll ask him for his number and also if there was something bothering him. But tomorrow are still hours away from now.'
She felt a slight touch on her arm. It was Ah Si. He gestured his head asking if something's a matter. She forced out a smile and shook her head. She doesn't want him to know she was worried of Lei.
Shan Chai made her way to the café where the others have been waiting for her at their usual spot. She was about to swung open the glass door when she saw Ah Si scolding a waitress. The waitress was so near to tears but Ah Si seemed not to notice it and kept on yelling to the poor girl. Xi Men and Mei Zhuo were merely smiling at the scene while Jing was nowhere to be seen. Shan Chai had about enough watching Ah Si's cruelty in action. She blatantly opened the door. All eyes including the waitress's instantaneously were at her.
"DAO MING SI! WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU"RE DOING?" she screamed, walking straight to stand between the girl and Ah Si.
"She dropped the drink over my pants!" screamed Ah Si back at her.
Shan Chai glared at Ah Si. Looking back at the waitress, Shan Chai apologized, "Are you okay? I'm so sorry to what he has done to you. He shouldn't have scolded you that way for just a tiny splash. You may go back to your work. Just ignore the ugly pudding head."
"No! It was my entire fault. I should be more careful. This wouldn't have happened if I were more aware of the surroundings when I bring the drinks. The great Dao Ming Si is always right. I am so sorry," said the waitress to her, backing Ah Si up.
Shan Chai was quite shocked to hear it. Shaking her head, she looked over at Ah Si. Ah Si was smiling mockingly at her. Looking over at the waitress, Ah Si's smile disappeared.
"If sorry is enough, what's the use of the police? Why are you still lingering here for? Go away!" yelled Ah Si at the waitress.
The waitress hurriedly walked away at the sound of Ah Si's command. Still glaring at Ah Si, Shan Chai sat at the chair next to him. Xi Men and Mei Zhuo was still smiling in front of her.
"Do you find it amusing, Xi Men? Mei Zhuo? The girl was about to cry! Why don't you help that poor girl?" asked Shan Chai sternly.
"And risk of getting beat up by him? No thanks. Well, we do found it amusing, a bit, but not as amusing as the two of you! You scolding Ah Si was a fun sight every time. ain't that true, buddy?" answered Xi Men, asking for approval from Mei Zhuo.
Mei Zhuo just nodded his head, still with the teasing smile across his face. Ah Si was about to stand up and grabbed Mei Zhuo's shirt collar when Shan Chai screamed, "Ah Si, don't! Mei Zhuo, Xi Men, wipe out that stupid smirk from your face and Ah Si, try to control your temper! Arghh. can't all of you behave like adults? I'm the youngest here and yet all of you acted like small kids. Now, let us just have a normal, sensible hang out together. Peacefully!"
Ah Si shot an unsatisfying look at Mei Zhuo before reclined back to his seat. Mei Zhuo and Xi Men tried to put on a more serious face, but the smiling curve was still obvious. Shrugging, Shan Chai let out a soft sigh. Looking around, Shan Chai than turned her head towards Mei Zhuo.
"I didn't see Jing anywhere. Where is she?" she asked.
"Oh! You know her. modeling never have the same break as the rest of the world. She's rehearsing for her show tomorrow night. Here, this is the invitation card. You're invited. She wants you to come," explained Mei Zhuo, handing her a purple-pink card.
"I've never been to a fashion show before. Wow! It will be held at the JW Marriot? This must be a formal occasion. I don't think I have the appropriate attire. Does a casual knee-length dress count?"
"No! Never mind about the dress. I think you'll fit in with Zhuang's. She have some in her wardrobe. It's quite old-fashioned but it'll do. What do you think, guys?" consulted Ah Si with the other two.
"Yeah. I guess she's about her size. Why don't we go over to your house now and have a look?" agreed Xi Men.
"Wait! Lei's not here yet. He said he'll be coming over soon," protested Shan Chai.
"Oh Well! We'll just wait for him then. We're not in a rush anyway," said Xi Men in agreement.
"How about if we eat lunch first? I'm hungry," suggested Mei Zhuo.
The others nodded their head in unison. Xi Men, Mei Zhuo and Ah Si stood and went over to the buffet table. While waiting for them, Shan Chai took out the new mobile phone she had received from Ah Si and started to go through the menu. Not long after that, the three guys came back with 6 plates full of food. Ah Si set one of the plates in front of her. Shocked to see the amount of food, she stared at Ah Si questionably.
"Is this for me? Are you stupid? This is 3 times more than the amount of food I eat! I couldn't finish this up."
"You're so skinny. Eat more!" ordered Ah Si.
Mumbling unsatisfied to herself, she took the fork and started to go through the pile of food on her plate. There were salad, macaroni and cheese, pizza, sushi, lasagna and other foods, jumbled all up. Picking up a slice of tomato, she asked, "Ah Si, I've just noticed that I only have your number in this phone. Why didn't you install the other's number in the phone book?"
"You have a mouth. Ask them yourself."
"Ah Si, sometimes you can be so rude! This is one of them! Ahhh. forget it! I'm tired of having to fight you all the time."
Ah Si was about to answer back but at the end he cancelled it and kept on eating. Shan Chai ignored this sudden change of behavior from Ah Si and faced Xi Men.
"What's your number? You too, Mei Zhuo. Don't forget about Jing's as well."
"Here, let me key them in for you. Wow! This is the newest mobile in the market. Ah Si, how come you never give me one? I'm your friend too," teased Xi Men, taking the phone from Shan Chai and key in his number, Mei Zhuo's and Jing's.
"You have the money to buy your own," answered Ah Si, dryly.
"Shan Chai, don't you want Lei's number as well?" inquired Xi Men, curious when Shan Chai didn't ask for Lei's.
"No, it's okay. I'll ask from him myself."
Hearing Shan Chai's answer, Ah Si pulled up a sour face. He put down his fork and changed the conversation towards a new direction.
"Shan Chai, about the rumor, I think it's best if I pick you up as before. That'll stop it once and for all."
"Rumor? What rumor?" asked Mei Zhuo, finally taking his head up from the second plate of food.
"It's really nothing. Ah Si just making a big fuss out of it," said Shan Chai, refusing to answer the question.
"Nothing? They are talking bad about you and you still say 'nothing'?" exclaimed Ah Si with a high tone.
"They talk about what they don't understand. Just let them be, Ah Si. I don't want you to go around the college and make life a living hell for the other students, especially the ones who started the rumors. I'm serious, Ah Si!"
"Excuse me. the two of us still don't know what the rumor was? Care to explain?" Xi Men cut in.
"Since she have been going to the college with her scooter again this week, the students have been gossiping around that I dumped her because I have gotten what I want. I have no idea what's it all about really, but I know it's a bad thing."
Mei Zhuo and Xi Men looked at each other and laughed.
"Innocent and naïve. Ah Si, they thought you already slept with her and have her virginity."
"XI MEN!" exclaimed Shan Chai, her face all flustered up because of embarrassment.
"WHAT? Shan Chai, I know I've promised you but this is too much! I'm going to get the ones that have been spreading the rumors around!" growled Ah Si, standing up and ready to go.
Anger was apparently shown on his face. Scared of probably of what he would do, Shan Chai took a hold of his hand.
"Ah Si. Please don't make it worst. Let it go. People will forget all about it after some time. Ah Si." begged Shan Chai.
"She's right, Ah Si. For once, just drop it man," backed up Mei Zhuo.
Ah Si stopped on his track for a while before turning around to face them. Slowly, he sat back down in his seat, looking at the firm grip of Shan Chai's hands. Finally realize Ah Si was looking at her hand, Shan Chai instantly released them from his.
"Shan Chai, you look red.hahahahaha," laughed Xi Men, teasing Shan Chai's reddish cheeks.
Followed by Mei Zhuo, the two of them laughed their heart out even though Shan Chai were glaring at them. After their laughter died down, Mei Zhuo brought up another topic.
"Hey, Ah Si. The semester would be ending in two more weeks. Where are we going for the holiday?"
"Mei Zhuo, we have three more weeks, not two! The last week would be the final exams, remember?" corrected Shan Chai.
"Shan Chai, we own this college. Obviously we are going to get a four flat, no matter we're sitting for the exams or not," Ah Si proudly proclaimed.
"Huh! Rich spoilt brats!"
"Don't blame us for living our life and wealth. Anyway, about the break?" asked Mei Zhuo again.
"I have my own plans."
"Come one Ah Si. Let's go somewhere. All of F4," said Xi Men trying to influence Ah Si to joint in.
"Hey! Don't forget about my darling, Jing. Shan Chai, how about you? Care to join us?"
"Sorry guys. I'm going to spend a week or two of my holidays with my parents. I miss them."
"Shan Chai! You've promised that the first week you're going to the States with me! Forgetful woman!" exclaimed Ah Si, staring at her.
"Oh! Yeah, you're right! It's only for a few days, right? I still have to work during the holidays. My leave is only for two weeks."
Ah Si nodded his head. All the while during their little conversation, Xi Men and Mei Zhuo were staring at them in disbelieve. They were trying to cope up with Ah Si's sentence: '.you're going to the States with me'. Facing each other, Xi Men gave Mei Zhuo a questioning look as if he were asking: 'Did you hear what I just heard?' and Mei Zhuo nodded, reaffirming that he heard it as well.
"Hold on a second! Go back! You're going to take Shan Chai to America?" asked Mei Zhuo, trying to get a sure answer from Ah Si himself.
"Yes."
"Why?" inquired Xi Men, not satisfied with Ah Si's short answer.
"To meet Zhuang and if possible, my mother as well."
"WHAT?" exclaimed both Xi Men and Mei Zhuo.
Shan Chai looked at Xi Men and Mei Zhuo. Their expression was overwhelming. It made her curious.
"You... are going to introduce Shan Chai. to the Empress? Are you out of your mind?"
"Don't make it sound so bad! She's still my mother. I want Zhuang and my mother to approve of my relationship with Shan Chai."
This time, both Xi Men and Mei Zhuo's jaw dropped. Shan Chai just stared at them. Her curiosity increases.
"RELATIONSHIP? How long have the two of you being in a relationship?" uttered Xi Men aloud, still not able to believe what he had heard.
"About two weeks ago, I think. You two didn't know? I thought you've told them, Ah Si," answered Shan Chai, still don't quite understand of the reason Xi Men and Mei Zhuo's reaction.
"Well, I guess I forgot. Don't worry Shan Chai. My mother is not really as bad as they want you to believe. We'll be meeting Zhuang first. You'll like her. She's as fierce as you are."
"Maybe we could gang up to bully you.hehehe."
"You wish!"
"She's going to meet Ah Si's mother." Xi Men said softly, still in disbelieve to Mei Zhuo.
The two of them were still in shock, but not far from them, behind the sidewall, stood someone else, his shoes glued to the floor, his legs were paralyzed and he was in a deeper shock from the conversation he had just overheard.
~~~*~~~*~~~
He froze. Leaning slowly against the wall, he gazed up. His expression was devastating. He seemed lost in his own world.
'They are in a relationship? He's taking her to see his mother. I... I. I can't believe what I've just heard. Shan Chai and Ah Si? Am I already lost in this game? Shan Chai is no longer mine? First, it was Jing. Now it's Shan Chai. Will there ever be someone out there for me? Will I have the chance to feel loved? What should I do now?'
Taking another glance at the four of them and lingered for quite some time at Shan Chai, he heaved out a soft, distressed sigh. His eyes were now glassy. He couldn't face them now, especially not Shan Chai and Ah Si. The sadness and frustration he felt now, he was afraid they would simply realize it. Taking his mobile, he sent out a message to Xi Men. With a heavy heart, he took off the other way around.
'I hope you're happy with the one you love, my dear sweet Shan Chai. I hope we could still be friends.as long as you're still by my side. I will protect and support you. A guardian angel. that is all I can be now. For now, I need to be alone. Goodbye, sweet Shan Chai.'
~~~*~~~*~~~
"Tit.Tit.Tit."
Xi Men took out his phone from his left pocket. Scrolling down to read the message, he shook his head.
"It's Lei. He's not coming. Here we are, waiting for him, and he didn't even bother to show up. That guy is really an introvert. After all this years, I still can't understand him. Oh well! Let's go find Shan Chai a dress."
Shan Chai was taking her time to get up while the others have already done so. She turned around at the sidewall. For no reason, she felt someone was there. She felt something amiss. She couldn't quite make it but she have a feeling it must be something that has gone awfully wrong.
"Shan Chai. Why are you still standing there? Let's go! What a slow poke!" grumbled Ah Si.
Sighing, she looked over at Ah Si, nodded and hurriedly went to his side.
'Why didn't Lei show up? Something's wrong. I can feel it! He was being a bit different earlier. Oh, Lei! Where are you? I wish you'd tell me. Now I regret not wanting Lei's number. Tomorrow when I see him, I'll ask him for his number and also if there was something bothering him. But tomorrow are still hours away from now.'
She felt a slight touch on her arm. It was Ah Si. He gestured his head asking if something's a matter. She forced out a smile and shook her head. She doesn't want him to know she was worried of Lei.