.:Chapter Nine:.

The next day

IN 4.1

It is now computer lesson but today was special they are attending this lesson in their classrooms and not computer labs. Delina was looking at Ralph admiring him from her seat while Ralph was still thinking of the way that he decided on yesterday to get to know Yolla well.

Mr Lee: Delina! Can you please pay attention and stop gorging at Ralph!

The whole class giggled. Ralph snapped out of his dream and blushed while Delina make an attempt to talk back to Mr Lee.

Delina: I wasn't…INTERRUPTED

Mr Lee rolled an eye at her and continued with his lesson.

Mr Lee: Now class, as I was saying, we will be embarking on a Macromedia Flash assignment. Since I have already finish the teaching you how to use Flash this software, I want you all to either form a pair or work as an individual and complete this assignment in two weeks' time. Can you please find a partner now and come to my table if you want to work in a pair. I want to have a flash video of at least 2 chapters which with 50 films.

The class immediately became very noisy. Delina 'jumped' over to Ralph's table and used her most seductive voice to ask if he wanted to partner her.

Delina: Ralph, do you want to partner with me?

Ralph ignored her totally and continued reading the book that Uncle Lim gave him. The other girls giggled at Delina's failure in 'luring Ralph into her den'. Delina glared at them and went up to her closest friend, Ruby.

Delina: Ruby, I will pair with you.

Ruby: Okay!

And they went up to Mr Lee to tell him. Ruby is the nicest girl in the class. She is gentle and polite totally opposite of Delina. Many boys in their class pitied Ruby as they think that Delina is always bullying her.

1st boy: Hey, Ruby is partnering Delina again. I really pity Ruby.

2nd boy: Yeah…me too.

3rd boy: Me too.

Delina glared at them but was pushed back to her seat by Ruby.

Ruby: So, when do you want to meet?

Delina: How about er…today is Friday…let's have it on Sunday. I am free on Sunday.

She took a glimpse at Ralph and found him still reading. She got very curious as to what he is reading. Ruby caught her eyes looking at Ralph.

Ruby: Hey look here not him. I am fine with Sunday. Where and when?

Delina: My house at 11am?

Ruby: Yea! Then it is settled.

And she went back to her seat.

During recess

Barty again waited for Ralph outside his classroom. Barty was excited. It's been a day since that kiss happened and he wanted more of that feeling. He peeped into the classroom and looked at Delina. Just then the teacher released them for their break. Barty waited for Ralph. Delina and her gang came out first.

Barty: ellllooo!

When Delina saw him, she was shocked and quickened her steps away from him. He was quite upset but when he saw that she turned back to look at him, he cheered up a little. Actually Delina did not really intend to look at him, she was just checking if he followed. Ralph came walking out sulking.

Barty: Ellllloo sir! Llllet's gooo dooowwwn nnooowww.

Barty practically pulled Ralph all the way down because he wanted to see more of Delina. Ralph was quite irritated but the thought that he might see Yolla in the canteen make him quicken his steps. The canteen was very crowded on that day, so that two lovesick guys did not see any of their lovers during recess that day. Yolla, as usual is in the library with Katy while Delina deliberately hid from Barty. Barty and Ralph went back to class dejectedly.

AFTER SCHOOL

After seeing Barty up the car, Ralph, like yesterday waited for Yolla at the gate. This time Yolla was only with Katy. Ralph plucked up his courage and followed her again. This time he was very careful not to be noticed.

Katy: You were quite bad towards Ralph yesterday you know?

Yolla: I really can't be bothered about him. He hurt you and yet now you are still talking for him. Are you all right?

Katy: He is a real cutie, you should really consider the fact that he might like you or else he won't follow you around.

Yolla: Well, he is NOT following me around. Yesterday's library incident was just coincidental.

Katy: He is right now. You better be careful when you walk to your block because I need to go to the library.

Yolla looked at Katy and hugged her. Katy always cares about her.

Yolla: Thank you Katy. Thank you. I am sorry I was harsh to you. Don't worry about me I can settle this. I am strong.

And they started laughing. They separated at the cross-junction with Yolla walking straight and Katy walking towards the library. As Yolla walked she did feel someone following her. She finally reaches her empty void deck. Ralph makes a mental note of the block and was about to hide behind another pillar when Yolla 'caught' him.

Yolla: Why are you following me?

Ralph immediately took out a box and a card and gave it to Yolla, he then ran away. Yolla was shocked. She took the box and the card up to her house and to her room. Curiously, she opened the box and found founded small cranes. She then opened the card. It wrote:

"Hello,

I don't know who you are, but I am really sorry about that incident.

I really hope you will forgive me, and not be angry with me anymore. These cranes have messages, please forgive me.

Ralph."

Yolla was shocked. She took a crane out and read the message:

"I am very sorry. Please forgive me."

She took another one out:

"I am Ralph Woon, who can't bear to see a girl being angry with me."

She unfolded another one:

"I have magic, and I know what you are thinking now. You are angry with me."

Then another one:

"You are thinking that I am lame."

And another one:

"Now you are smiling."

She continued opening them:

"If you have forgiven me, please tell me so that I don't have to worry about it."

Yolla slowly smiled. She was touched by Ralph's way of making her to forgive him. He could feel that he care. She unfolded another one:

"I worked at the motorcycle store at the end of Westwood Street…"

Yolla was already off to find Ralph.