Fan Fiction |
by Jenny Tran
Shanghai
Sunny stayed with Allie after they saw each other on the great wall. They spent every minute of the day together, finding out more about each other. She knew there was an obvious connection since there were times she could almost read his mind.
They were having dinner at a well known restaurant in the city when he received a phone call. He tilted his head in curiousness "It's Nick." he said to Allie. She raised her eyebrow as he answered the phone. "Hello? Hey, yeah, I'm having dinner. What's the matter?" he listened for a while and a smile came over his face. "Not a problem. I'll be back tomorrow night." he hung up the phone and shook his head laughing.
"What's wrong? The restaurant is chaotic without you?" she asked jokingly.
He looked up at her "How did you know?"
She laughed "I was just joking. But you're serious?" he nodded "Wow...can't leave them alone for one week huh?" she suddenly saddened "My flight back isn't for another four days."
Sunny smiled "It's okay. We'll see each other again." he reached over and took her hands in his "It's been the best vacation I have ever been to." she nodded in agreement "Should I tell the others or should we wait until you are back?" it was a question he was meaning to ask.
Allie was quiet "I don't know..."
He instantly knew the reason "You're worried about what Josh might think right? I know he still has feelings for you." he patted her on the hand.
She nodded "I don't want to make anyone uncomfortable." he understood "I know you understand, but I'm afraid some people can't. Do you mind if we keep it on the down low?"
He smiled "If I said I did, would you tell everyone?"
Allie laughed "You know the answer, so why ask?"
"Just testing the fate thing you know?" he smiled "Don't worry, I won't tell that nosy little girl. She'll be the first to blab it to the world." he joked.
"Thanks for understanding." she was so grateful that he was the way he was "How did I ever not see that part of you?" she asked playfully tilting her head to the side. Her curls fell softly over her shoulders.
Sunny reached over and moved them away from her face with obvious affection "You knew but you were afraid to believe it."
"And how is it that you know me like a book?" she asked, it didn't not scare her but it made her began to believe in fate.
"I know you because I was meant to know you as you are meant to know me. Just give yourself time to soak it all in." he assured her.
***************One day later*************
Josie didn't have a hard time getting the day off since Nick was more than happy to let her have the time off. She was working harder than everyone. "Thank you so much!!" she gushed "You're my favorite boss!!" she exclaimed happily.
Nick smiled "I'll be sure to tell Sunny."
Josie's smile turned into a frown "Uhmm...how about we keep this to ourselves?" she winked to confirm the secret. She had another motive, she did not want Allie coming back to know that she was going on a date with her ex boyfriend.
"Fine by me." he nodded. He looked at the clock "You can leave at 2pm. Is that enough time?" he asked.
Josie nodded "More than enough! The dinner is at 7pm." she worked happily for the rest of the time but every so often she would look at her watch to make sure time was actually passing. Josh would be picking her up at the restaurant. She called and left a message with his receptionist about the time she would be off.
It was passed noon when she saw Steve sitting at one of the tables staring out the window again. She remembered Nick was a friend of his as she rushed over to where Nick was "Hey boss, what's wrong with that man over there?" she pointed to Steve.
Nick looked up and frowned "I don't know... has he been doing this?"
Josie nodded "Every day around this time. Is he stalking someone?" she whispered.
He let out a laugh "I doubt it." he returned to his newspaper reading and after a few seconds he placed it down "I'm gonna find out." Josie smiled with her head shaking, he was as nosy as she was.
Steve saw Nick's reflection in the mirror "Don't bother me." he said putting up a hand without looking up at Nick.
Nick sighed "Okay, what's wrong? Why have you been here everyday? You said you did not like the food and service here." he pointed out.
"I'm waiting for her..." Steve sighed.
Nick looked out the window only to find hundreds of female walking back and forth "Who?"
"Her..." he mumbled. "Just leave me alone, you'll never understand. Only Allie understands." he sighed.
Nick took the hint "Alright, just let me know if you need anything else." he sighed at his friend before leaving him to his own day dream.
***************
At 2pm on the dot, Josh came to pick up Josie. She collected her belongings and happily trotted to him. "Shall we?" he asked politely.
"Sure." she smiled "But I need a shower, I smell like barbeque pork and duck." she sniffed herself and made a horrible face.
He laughed "That's fine. I think I should shower too." she looked at him strangely since he did not smell "Being in a car with you will make me smell too." he cracked.
She laughed as she hit him playfully. Josie abruptly stopped laughing as she gasped "HAH! I don't have a dress!!" she exclaimed.
Josh clutched his heart "Is that all?" he sighed and leaned back to grab a box "You look like a size 2." he handed it to her. "I hope you don't mind me picking up the dress for you."
She was in total shock as she opened the box to find a beautiful lace turquoise blue dress with spaghetti straps. There were waves of lace on the collar part, making it look classy. The cut was diagonal at the hem giving it a classic look. "This is beautiful." she gasped "I've never had anything this...girly before." she searched for the right words.
He smiled "I'm glad you like it." he stopped in front of her apartment "I'll pick you up at around 4, is that enough time?" Josie nodded happily.
She got out of the car and carried her box up to her apartment happily. She sighed blissfully before landing on her bed tummy down. Something she did only when she was truly happy.