Fan Fiction |
by Carmen Yip
*Guest appearance*
Nick Cheung as Nick Kwok
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(Friday – Choi’s residence – 9 p.m.)
FLORA: (sitting on the sofa) Hey girl, why do you look so bushed?
ADA: (stretching her arms) Ahhh… what else? After work, I specially rushed to the campus and help Myolie out with her presentation.
FLORA: What a kind cousin you are!
ADA: Of course! (pauses) But I somehow feel that Myolie do likes Raymond!
FLORA: (chuckling) Since when have you been such a busybody?
ADA: Just speaking my mind! You weren’t there to see how Tavia was practically swooning at Ray! I bet Myo is trying to be generous again!
FLORA: But I thought Sammul likes Myolie?
ADA: (sighs) It must be a wishful thinking on his part! (sighs again) Two girls falling for Ray! (grins) I must say the Yips certainly have the charisma!
FLORA: (rolls her eyes) Oh my god! Beating around the bush and finally back to your Gallen Yip again!
ADA: Awww… how I wish he was mine!
FLORA: Hey, are you that desperate?
ADA: Hey! How many times have I told warn you not to insult my idol?
FLORA: Ok, ok… I’m scared of you!
ADA: He’s a gentlemen, and he even praised that you were pretty!
FLORA: (holds her head high) Well, that’s not a compliment, that’s a fact!
ADA: Oh my god! Looks who’s shameless one!
FLORA: How dare you! (throws a cushion at her)
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(Saturday – On the streets – 4 p.m.)
Gallen was driving on the streets when he spotted a familiar figure by the street sign. He parked his car by the road shoulder and walked towards him.
NICK: I heard from Ada that Dai Gor and you had some quarrels recently, so are you two ok now?
FLORA: Oh, so you do keep in contact with Ada via phone too!
NICK: (chuckles) Of course! That girl, she wanted me to come back and see how ‘pretty’ she will be in her bridesmaid gown tomorrow!
FLORA: Does Roger know of your return?
NICK: Nah… I intend to give him a surprise.
GALLEN: (approaching them) Hey Nick Kwok! You’re giving me a surprise here! Where’s Maggie?
NICK: She’s still in Ontario…
GALLEN: (angrily) Hey! You left her there and you came back yourself? If you can’t take care of her then don’t steal her from me in the first place!
NICK: (takes a breath) Ummm, sorry Mr. Yip, I didn’t ‘steal’ her from you, and as I told you, we are nothing more than friends!
GALLEN: Ridiculous! If this was the case, then why did she left the country with you? You think I’m a 3-year-old kiddy?
NICK: Believe it or not, it’s up to you! She’s just there to relax and take her mind off mundane affairs for the time being.
GALLEN: Then why is she going with you?
NICK: Don’t blame her! I insisted to tag along! I wasn’t too assured she could take care of herself.
Nick cast an adamant look at Gallen and made him speechless. From the look in his eyes, Gallen seems to find the old him. The stubborn and protective yet unyielding look of his belief, his stand. The next second, he finds himself completely defeated, while his attitude gives way. He raises his eyes and extends his right hand.
GALLEN: I sincerely wish you two the best!
NICK: (taken aback, hesitating) Ummm, I…
GALLEN: Hey, come on! Don’t be so wishy washy like a woman! I mean what I say!
FLORA: (interrupted) Hey, is that gender discrimination again?
NICK: (chuckles) (shaking his hand) Ok, thank you. But wish me good luck!
GALLEN: Huh?
NICK: Told you she hadn’t accepted me!
GALLEN: Oh… ok.
NICK: Ok, I’ll make a move first. Bye, Flora. Bye, Mr. Yip. (leaves)
FLORA: (teasingly) I can’t tell you’re such a generous and forgiving one! You really don’t blame him?
GALLEN: (held his nose in the air) Of course! Love is like bubbles in the air, when it doesn’t come your way, you’ll have to let go. Or else it’ll just be another internecine and meaningless battle.
FLORA: Oh my god, battle? Arghhh… don’t try your preaching on me, I’m not Ada! (rolls her eyes) But looks like your bubble had flown away, poor you! (shakes her head)
GALLEN: (eyeing her in amusement) You’re an interesting girl!
FLORA: Definitely not as ‘interesting’ as you, Mr. Gallen Yip! Your mood changes so unpredictably fast!
GALLEN: (gazes at her and speaks in a low tone) Just call me Gallen.
FLORA: Hey, what are you staring at?
GALLEN: (smilingly) If you’re not looking at me, how do you know I’m looking at you?
FLORA: (rolls her eyes) Annoying fellow! (phone rings) Hello? Ada? What’s the matter? Huh? Ok, I’ll come at once!
GALLEN: What happened?
FLORA: (keeping her phone) Ada needs my help. (pauses then look up) Hey, what has it got to do with you?
GALLEN: Need a drive?
FLORA: (hesitating, looking at her watch) Ummm…
GALLEN: You scared I will eat you raw?
FLORA: (holds her head high) Of course not! Me afraid of you?
GALLEN: Cool! Let’s go!
Soon, they arrived at the entrance of Ada’s high school. Ada approaches them with a 5-year-old little girl in hand.
ADA: Hey Flora, sorry to disturb you, but one of the students brought her little sister along for her supplementary class today, and this kid was making a din and all that.
FLORA: (looking at the kid) Why didn’t her parents take care of her?
ADA: Both the parents went to Macau, and left the two kids at home, so the girl just brought her little sister along. Do me a favor, just bring her to somewhere and bring her back by five.
FLORA: (looking at her watch) Oh my god. It’s more than 3 hours!
ADA: Yup, sorry about that, the classes are a bit long today, because their exams are coming, and they need to have remedial for different subjects.
GALLEN: (smiles) No problem about that, Ada! I’ll take care of her for you.
With that, he carries the little girl up and proceeds to his car.
FLORA: (calling after him) Hey! (to Ada) This guy’s a bit cranky!
ADA: I would say he is helpful and kind-hearted!
FLORA: Of course you say that. He is helping YOU!
ADA: (rolls her eyes) Why? Are you jealous?
FLORA: Yeah right!
GALLEN: (shouting from the opposite side if the road) Hey, are you coming?
ADA: Get going, and thank him for me please!
FLORA: Of course I have to help, but you can thank him tomorrow! (winks) Ok, I’m going, see you!
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(Same day – Yip’s residence – 8.30 p.m.)
Gallen came home whistling and twisting the keys around his fingers. When he turns and closes the door, his keys slipped off his hands. Raymond picks them up and sways them before his eyes.
RAYMOND: (grinning) Why are you so happy today? Went dating today?
GALLEN: Yeah yeah, with two pretty girls, you have no share in it. (snatching the keys back)
RAYMOND: Awww… tell me about it. Who’s the unlucky victim?
GALLEN: (sits down on the sofa) Hey, watch what you’re saying! (keeps his smile, then continues) I saw Nick Kwok just now…
RAYMOND: Huh? (sits closer to him) Then did you do anything to him?
GALLEN: Hey! You think I’m a brute? (breathes out) Well, I gave them my blessings.
RAYMOND: (touching his forehead) Are you running a fever, Gor?
GALLEN: (shoves his hand away) Don’t be ridiculous! I should learn to let go and not clinging onto a relationship that bears no fruits.
RAYMOND: (eyeing him, grinning) Look like you’ve found a new one that would bear fruits!
GALLEN: (sighing helplessly) Maybe, but it’s too late!
RAYMOND: Huh? Why? She got a boyfriend?
GALLEN: A fiancé, and they are getting married in 6 weeks’ time.
RAYMOND: (realizes) Oh my god! Prof Chan? But I thought you two are at loggerheads?
GALLEN: I have nothing against her from day one, it’s just that she finds me… irritating?
RAYMOND: So you went out with her today?
GALLEN: Uh huh, doing Ada a favor by taking care of one of her student’s sister.
RAYMOND: Ahh… a convenient excuse.
GALLEN: I used to think that she was unreasonable and rude, but after today… I find that she is cute and child-like… (grinning and lowers his head)
RAYMOND: Are you kidding, Gor? But she’s getting married soon. Don’t tell me you’re going to be the third party and break them up?
GALLEN: I don't know… But I think I do like her… do you think I should express my feelings to her, Ray?
RAYMOND: But Gor, it’s so sinful to be a third party… maybe you should look for someone else?
GALLEN: (sighs) You’re right… (pressing on his heart) I should not ruin their relationship.
RAYMOND: Haha, Dai Gor, so confident again?
GALLEN: (smugly) Of course! (whispering) But my heart hurts… And I’ll be seeing her tomorrow… (closing his eyes)
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PS: Awww... Gallen gave Nick and Maggie his blessings and now he is confused himself... will he take any actions? Hehe... wedding party up next! Stay Tuned!