Chapter Four - To Tell Or Not To Tell?
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Sandy rolled onto her stomach. She couldn't get her mind off Boss's mom's grave...
"Poor Boss..." she murmured. "Hope he's not too bummed. Hmm...Man, I don't feel tired one bit."
Sandy sat up.
"Hey, I know!" she exclaimed. "I can visit Boss's mom again! I better bring some ribbons, too. Yellow ribbons. Boss told me yellow was his mom's favorite color."
Even through it took a while since Sandy only had one red ribbon, Sandy searched the house for two yellow ribbons. Plus, in the dark she kept bumping into things. Hams were good with their ears and nose and other senses, but seeing in the dark wasn't one of them. She was finally able to find two ribbons. Ringing them around her ears so she wouldn't have to hold them, Sandy slipped out of the slightly-opened window (i know! who would leave their window open while it's snowing?...besides me).
As she hopped off the window-pane, she was swallowed in snow, sinking it.
"Brr," Sandy murmured, poking her head out of the hole. "Hey, the snow's all powdery. I could hecka snowboard!...But first, I'll visit Boss's mom."
Sinking into the snow once in a while, Sandy made her way to the spot she had followed Boss earlier. It was dark in the forest, but Sandy followed the moon's light. Sandy stepped lightly, hoping not to sink into the snow for the hundredth time.
"Ipes!" Sandy squeaked when she saw a figure.
The figure also jumped and looked at her.
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!" it shouted.
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!" Sandy yelled.
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!"
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!"
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!"
"Boss?"
"Yeah?"
"You can stop now."
"You too."
Sandy slowly approached Boss.
"What are you doing in the middle of the night?" she wondered.
"Visiting," Boss replied. "What's with the ribbons? I never remembered you as the girly-type."
"Oh, they're for Nancy."
Sandy unwound the ribbons from her ears and lay them on the grave.
"You should bury them so the wind won't blow them away," Boss instructed.
Sandy nodded and did as she was told. After patting the snow a few times, she stood up again. There was silence as the two looked at the grave.
"What are you doing up, kid?" Boss asked.
"I'm a Gemini," Sandy replied. "A natural night-owl."
"Then, what are you doing here?"
"...Visiting."
"...Boss?"
"Nm?"
"Do you miss her?"
"Who? Oh. Well, duh. Do you miss your mom?"
"A little...I never got to really lay eyes on her, but...Yeah."
"What about your dad?"
"Him? He took care of me and Stan until a snake attacked. He got dragged into the water and...yeah. I ouldn't really stop crying after. That's when Stan made up the Twirl-Twirl Song." Sandy grinned. "So, it's more of a family-song than a sibling-song. Hey, what happened to your dad?"
"Eh, lived with him for a while. When I was older than enough to take care of myself, he left. I know where he is, but I don't like visiting him."
"That's too bad. I visit my parents all the time."
"But...I thought your parents are dead."
"No one's really dead until they're forgotten. Jingle told me that. He said it was a phase from Africa."
"Mnn."
"The New Year's coming tomorrow...Or at least the day after tomorrow."
"And the party's tomorrow."
"...We can tell them."
"No way! Nu-uh! You promised, Sandy."
"Yeah, but I was thinking you should tell them."
"Think about it, Boss. If they know, not only can we have a party, but we can also have a memorial-like thing. Wouldn't that be just sooo totally cool?"
"...No."
"Come on! Would your mom agreed?"
"Yeah, but-"
"Good. Then it's settled."
"You don't need to do this for me."
"You! Ha! Who said I was doing this for you! It's for Nancy!"
"WHAT! I outta-"
"Chill, Boss-man! I was only pulling your leg. 'Course I'm doin' this for you."
"You better."
Silence.
"It's getting late," Boss stated. "You better go home now, kid."
"Whatever," Sandy replied. "I'll be at the Clubhouse early tomorrow for moral support."
"Eh, sure."
"Well, see ya later, Boss!"
"Bye-Q."
The next day, Sandy was there at the Clubhouse, early like she said.
Hilary wanted a full day at the gym," Sandy explained. "So she woke up extra early."
"Yeah, yeah," Boss muttered.br br He looked like he had just gotten out of bed.
"What time'd ya go to bed last night?" Sandy asked.
"Same time as you," Boss replied sharply. "I don't know how you're all chipper."
"You're not a morning person, are you?"
"Does it look like it? How do you look all ready?"
"It's a gift."
"Whatever. I'll be back in a few. Don't touch anything, got that?"
"Mm-hmm!"
Boss disappeared into his room.
"So, what's up, Snooze-man?" Sandy greeted.
"Zuzuzu..." Snoozer snored.
"Oowah. Maybe I can get some shut-eye. But just a little before Boss comes back."
Sandy sat down and leaned back on Snoozer. Then, she closed her eyes...And drifted off. Boss, in his room, had went back to sleep. So, as the morning passed, the two slept the hours they missed the night before.
Knock, knock.
"Hello?" Hamtaro's bright voice asked.
Knock, knock, knock.
"Sandy, wake up!" Boss snapped, whacking Sandy on the head.
"Ouchichi!" Sandy yelled. "What was that for!"
"Why didn't you wake me up!"
"I didn't know you were asleep!"
"Well, they're here and I didn't get any practice?"
"Boss, calm down! Maybe you won't even need practice!"
"Hm...Maybe you're right."
Knock, knock.
"Boss, it is just us," Bijou's sweet voice said.
"Ah!" Boss squeaked, running behind Sandy. "I can't do it! I need more practice!"
"No, you don't! You're okay!" Sandy assured. "Now unlock the door and-"
"You gotta answer it for me!"
"But Boss-"
"DO IT OR ELSE I SWEAR I'LL KICK YOUR EFFING ASS!"
"Okay, okay!"
Sandy walked over to the door, unlocked it, and opened it.
"Sandy?" the Ham-Hams asked.
"What are you doing here?" Hamtaro asked.
"Where's Boss?" Cappy wondered.
"Boss-man's inside," Sandy replied as the hams walked in. "Hilary left for the gym real early and I was bored."
"Alright! Let's talk about the New Year's Bash!" Stan cheered.
Soon, all the hams were chattering about the party and their jobs and how well it was going and planning out what to do in the party.
"Now, Boss," Sandy whispered, elbowing Boss.
"I know, I know..." Boss murmured.
"Go."
Boss was shoved forward by Sandy. He gulped.
"Uh, Ham-Hams-" he said loudly.
"Ribbons are my specialty! I can tie ze streamers!"
"Ookyoo, ookyoo!"
"I can get some pink decorations from my house."
"It's about my mom-" Boss started.
"We're gonna totally party-hardy! The girls will be mine!"
"You stay away from Pashmina!"
"Keep your filthy paws off her!"
"She died on-" Boss raised his voice.
"Nothing can ruin this party!" Hamtaro exclaimed.
"Unless someone dies," Panda replied.
"Even if a ham died, I couldn't care less for the New Year!" Stan exclaimed.
"Oopaa!" the hams agreed.
Sandy couldn't see the look on Boss's face.
"Boss-" she started.
Boss ran out of the Clubhoue.
"Boss!" Sandy called.
"What is wrong with Boss?" Bijou asked.
"Is he sick?" Pashmina asked.
"Ookyoo, ookwee?" Penelope asked.
"Don't worry," Maxwell assured. "I'm sure Boss will come back. I mean, this is his first New Year party!"
i hope you're right, maxy... Sandy thought, gazing at the open door.
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Me: Boss. Is. Gone. No one panic. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHH! HE'S GONE!br br btw, Sorry this chap took soooooo friggin' long to put up. The next one'll be quicker. Promise.
