| Fan Fiction |
by DTLCT
And Chapter 3...
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Qiao Qiao comes back to Orchids Agency to find Wallace, Cyndi, and Chen Yi still sitting around at their desks. Chen Yi doesn’t bother to look up from the files he’s reading.
“Are you done with those files yet?” Qiao Qiao asked. “It seems like you haven’t move at all since I’ve been gone.”
“I’m just being thorough, okay?” Chen Yi snapped. “Unlike someone who finds the time to go on dates during working hours.”
“Hey! I was trying to bring in some clients, okay?”
Cyndi smiles. “So is this gentleman a client then?”
Chen Yi snaps his head up to see. “Another date?”
Qiao Qiao gives him a look.
“Quit it, you two,” Wallace interfered. :You’re scaring our client.” He turns to guy at that time. “How can we help you today?”
“I’m just here to…”
Qiao Qiao gestures towards the guy. “This is Ehlo Huang Yu Rong. He’s Jacky’s friend. Jacky said he could…”
“Jacky?” Chen Yi jumped in.
“The guy who was here earlier,” Qiao Qiao clarified.
Chen Yi goes back to the files – yet – again.
“So, you got it or should I?” Wallace said, gesturing towards Ehlo.
“Maybe…” Qiao Qiao hesitated.
“Want me to?” Cyndi volunteered. “Since he doesn’t look comfortable standing next to you like that.”
“You would think to ask him first,” Chen Yi remarked sarcastically.
Qiao Qiao ignores Chen Yi temporarily and turns to Ehlo. “Well?”
“Uh…I’ll go with…” Ehlo mumbled, gesturing towards Cyndi.
“All right then.”
Cyndi smiles. “Give me a minute.”
Qiao Qiao goes back to her desk as Ehlo’s waiting for Cyndi.
Chen Yi clears his throat. “Looks like someone isn’t as popular as they think.”
“Hey!” Qiao Qiao reacted, her face wrinkled.
“What’s with you two today?” Wallace asked, looking from one to the other.
“I was somehow recruited in to join this madness…so…” Chen Yi said.
“We were just kidding earlier. You don’t have to join us, you know.”
Chen Yi puts the files back into the folder and gets up to stretch. He glances at his watch casually. “Are we still up for tonight’s date or you have a date with Jacky?”
“Very funny,” Qiao Qiao snapped back. “Of course we’re going out to celebrate tonight.” She stops to retrieve her cell phone at that time. “I wonder what Yan’s doing right now. “
“Waitressing?” Chen Yi offered.
“Yea right.”
Cyndi is finally done with typing her report. She gestures towards the conference room as she’s making her way to Ehlo.
They wait until Ehlo and Cyndi are inside the conference room before speaking up again.
“So, tell me,” Wallace began.
Chen Yi and Qiao Qiao look up at him.
“What are you two up to? Putting up some kind of show? You both were so cheerful and were getting along just fine earlier.”
“I don’t know,” Chen Yi said, shrugging his shoulders. “Maybe the change in weather?”
“Aside from it being hotter, I don’t see the difference. We have AC in here, you know.”
“I think he needs some ice cold drink before he could calm down,” Qiao Qiao suggested, her voice full of mockery.
It is now Chen Yi’s turn to react. “Hey!”
Qiao Qiao smiles. “Just kidding.”
Qiao Qiao’s phone beeps at that time. She checks it and taps on the keypad for a bit before snapping the phone shut again.
“Who?” Chen Yi asked, curious.
“Yan. She said she’ll meet us here later.”
“That means I don’t have to make the trip then.”
“I guess so. Lazy!”
Chen Yi gives her a look before getting up again. “I’m out of here.”
“Had enough?” Wallace asked.
“First day, remember? I think I got it all. I’ll be back tomorrow though.”
“What about…” Qiao Qiao asked, gesturing her hands for effect.
“I’ll come back in time to meet you girls.”
“All right. Take care then.”
Chen Yi nods and heads outside.
Wallace turns to Qiao Qiao after Chen Yi leaves.
“Qiao, tell me,” Wallace began in the same tone he did before.
“What?” Qiao Qiao asked, giving him her full attention.
“Is there something going on between you two?”
“What?! No way. We’re just friends.”
“He was acting like a jealous boyfriend the whole time, you know.”
“You mean Jacky and I look that good together?”
“That’s not the point.”
Qiao Qiao: He prefers Yan over me. Do you think he likes me? Yea right.”
“Are you trying to get his attention then?”
“Again – yea right!”
“Qiao, come on. Stop acting like some kid. You know what I mean.”
“I mean it. Let’s get back to work, okay?”
Wallace sighs out, not knowing what else to say.
“Look. I’ll tell you when I have a boyfriend, okay?”
“Sure.”
They go back to work after that. The only problem is Wallace’s having trouble concentrating now.
*****
Jacky rushes through the hallway as fast as his feet would carry him. He dropped Ehlo off about 15 minutes earlier. He was about to head home when he received the call.
As he’s turning left towards Studio 5, he sees Sonia walking towards him with a pile of papers in her hands.
“Rough day?” Jacky asked casually.
“As always,” Sonia replied coolly.
“Miss Sui, we’re DJs. Be enthusiastic.”
“I don’t see you wearing a cheerful face either.”
Jacky brings his hand to his heart. “Ouch! You know where to stab.”
Sonia smiles. “My pleasure.”
They finally pass each other and part ways.
Jacky smiles to himself. Miss Sui always manages to strike back. She’s the only one in the station to stand up to him. The rest – either talking behind his back or are busy trying to suck up to him.
Jacky passes through another door before arriving at Studio 5.
“Producer Lin, what’s going on here?” Jacky asked upon seeing the producer.
“We need to cut your program back tonight,” Producer Lin answered. “I just recruited this new DJ in. We’re going to launch his debut program tonight instead of tomorrow morning like anticipated.”
“And you called me in here just for that?” Jacky asked in his mind. But his composure is still stable as he delivers his next words to Producer Lin. “I’m fine with it. At least I have some break.”
Producer Lin – not clueless as he seems, could detect Jacky’s state of mind – at least slightly. “Of course I called you in to help guide the new DJ through. He might not be familiar with our place and other procedures.”
“Sure then.”
“All right. You should go get something to eat and come back at 7.”
“Okay then.”
Jacky turns to leave, pondering to himself who the new DJ is.
Sonia passes by him again as he’s exiting the building. Her expression changes from challenging to curious as she sees how he’s so deep in thoughts.
“Hey, Young Master Chu!” Sonia called out.
Jacky’s finally aware of Sonia’s presence. “Very funny, Miss Sui.”
“What do you want me to call you then?”
“My name, of course.”
“What’s wrong with you? Did the boss decided to…” She pauses to fake a gasp before continuing. “…pull the plug on you?”
“In your dreams, Miss Sui. He needs me here to keep you in line.”
Sonia waves the folder she’s holding towards him. “Excuse me?”
Jacky smiles. “You’re excuse.”
Before Sonia could deliver a counter-strike, they see a guy walking into the building. They both move out of the way to leave room for the guy. They look after the guy’s disappearing back a bit more then turn back to each other.
“I wonder if that’s the new guy,” Jacky pondered aloud.
“You mean your replacement?” Sonia asked back.
“Maybe it’s yours.”
“The way I see it, you have a better chance of leaving than I am.”
With that, Sonia goes back inside as Jacky stands there, smiling to himself again.
She just has to have the last word, Jacky thought.
*****
Wallace yawns twice before standing up to stretch. This dreadful day is finally coming to an end. Cyndi looks towards Wallace, wondering why he’s so distracted today. Qiao Qiao has gone outside to take another break and to wait for Yan Yan also.
“Hey, what’s wrong?” Cyndi asked. “You seem a bit unfocused since after lunch.”
“Is that an understatement?” Wallace asked back.
Cyndi smiles. “Well, I have to start somewhere, right?”
Wallace smiles also. “True.”
“So…what’s wrong?”
“Don’t tell me you’re starting to feel some concern for me.”
Cyndi waves her pen at him. “You’re starting to sound like…”
“What?”
Cyndi wrinkles her face. “Forget it.”
“Girls.”
“What?”
“Always like to say half and leave half hanging.”
“Hmm…”
Orchids comes out of her office at that time as Wallace’s going back to his stretching routine.
“Looks like someone’s all ready to go,” Orchids teased.
“See?” Cyndi said, turning to Wallace again. “Even Orchids notices that you’re eager to leave.”
“At least I’m honest!” Wallace exclaimed defensively.
“It has been quite an interesting day,” Orchids said.
“I’ll bet.”
“You two want to take off early? I’ll close up.”
Wallace’s eyes are glinting with anxiousness.
Cyndi stands up. “Hurry up and go already. You’re driving me insane with your anxiousness.”
Wallace grabs his briefcase and heads towards the door. “Bye, Orchids!”
Cyndi looks after him, wearing a disbelief expression.
“Probably too much excitement for him,” Orchids said. “Cyn, you want to go also?”
Cyndi shakes her head. “It’s all right.”
Both girls begin to clean up the area for closing. Qiao Qiao comes back with Yan Yan 10 minutes later.
“Hey, Yan Yan,” Orchids greeted her.
“Orchids! Is it true that…” Yan Yan stopped because she still could not believe it to ask it.
“Like I would lie to you,” Qiao Qiao said.
“It’s unbelievable all right. I mean Mr. Chen Yi is always avoiding this place like a plague and now he’s willing to work here? There’s got to be something going on.”
“We made him a deal that we would save the best potential candidates for him,” Cyndi joked.
“Really?” Yan Yan asked, her eyes brightened.
“She’s putting you on,” Qiao Qiao said. “Of course not.”
Cyndi smiles. “It’s against the rule.”
Chen Yi comes back at that time. He sees the girls chatting together happily in the center of the room, so he marches right over to them. They could see that he’s in better moods than before. Actually, to be more accurate, he’s returning to his usual cheerful self.
“What are you all talking about now? Me?” Chen Yi asked casually with a tint of arrogant.
“How did you know?” Yan Yan asked back, surprised.
“I sneezed several times. So I decided to come back here and see.”
“So now you’re some psychic?” Qiao Qiao teased.
“So what were you talking about? How charming I am or…”
“You wish, Chen Yi.”
“Hey, how would I know? You girls might be…”
“Shut up!” Qiao Qiao and Yan Yan exclaimed at the same time.
As he’s talking, he’s helping Qiao Qiao putting away the Training files back to its original spot. When they’re done, he looks towards Orchids.
“You three can go ahead,” Orchids said. “Cyndi’s here.”
“I always know you’re the greatest!” Chen YI said, turns back to the other two. “Let’s go, girls!”
Qiao Qiao wrinkles her face. “Someone’s eager.”
“You’re talking to Chen Yi and we’re going to dinner here,” Yan Yan reminded her.
“Of course he’s eager. Desperate even.”
Qiao Qiao and Yan Yan try to catch up to Chen Yi as he’s practically racing out the door.
Orchids and Cyndi look after them, smiling. They return to closing up the place and getting ready to leave. As Orchid’s activating the alarm, her cell phone rings. She finishes up with punching in the codes and heading out the door before retrieving her cell phone from her handbag.
“Bye, Orchids!” Cyndi yelled out.
Orchids gives Cyndi a bright smile and a wave before Cyndi disappears from view to find her car.
“Hello?” Orchids said into the phone.
“Are you off yet?” A guy’s voice asked.
“Of course. I just closed. Where are you at now?”
“Meet me at the boutique near your house.”
“What’s all the secrets here?” Orchids asked in a teasing tone.
“It’s a surprise. Can’t tell you.”
“All right then, Mr. Mysterious.”
“Call me when you’re there, okay?”
“All right.”
“Bye then.”
Orchids puts her cell phone back into her handbag before using her keys to open the car. As she’s about to get in the car, she spots a light blue dress lying on the backseat. Alarmed, she looks at the car again to make sure it’s hers. Silly, she scolded herself. Of course it’s her car or why else would the door opened when she inserted the key? She gets into the car, closes and locks the door before retrieving her cell phone again.
“Come on, pick up,” She mumbled into the phone.
Someone finally picks up after she hears another series of music coming across the way.
“Hello?” A girl’s voice answered. “Orchids? What’s wrong?”
“You know anything about a light blue dress?”
“Oh! Sorry! I forgot to tell you that it’s mine.”
“Yours?”
“Yes. Someone got it for me as a gratitude gift.”
“Qiao, stop going around in circles.”
“Uh…” Qiao Qiao hesitated before continuing. “I agreed to go to a certain party with someone so he bought me the dress.”
“What? Who?”
At about the same time Orchids was asking Qiao Qiao those questions, she could hear a screeching sound on the other side. It sounds like brakes being applied quite abruptly on the pavement.
“What’s going on your side?” Orchids asked, alarmed.
“Nothing. Chen Yi, are you trying to kill us?!”
“You’re going to some party with that guy?!” Chen Yi bellowed.
“Who?” Orchids asked from the other side of the line, still confused. “Qiao!”
“Hold on, Orchids. I’m putting you on speaking so I can tell you all the story at the same time.”
“Okay.”
Orchids could hear some beeping sounds before Qiao Qiao comes back on again.
“I’m helping Jacky still,” Qiao Qiao declared bravely after clearing her throat.
“The dress was the deal?” Orchids asked.
“No. It was only a small skit in the shop earlier. But somehow we were talking about that party and um…I suddenly decided to go for fun, so…”
“You just met that guy today!” Chen Yi jumped in.
“Will you calm down?” Qiao Qiao yelled back.
“How can I when I know you could possibly be going with some perverted guy who’s luring you into his lair?”
“If you’re so good with describing the scene, why don’t you go and be a novelist?”
“Qiao! Chen Yi! Will you both stop it?” Orchids yelled above their voices.
“She’s the one who’s going to throw herself into some lion’s den here,” Chen Yi snapped.
“Must you be so extreme?” Qiao Qiao asked. “You forgot that I can defend myself.”
“Oh yeah? What if they spike your drinks?”
“Want to come along and see then?”
“Guys, come on,” Yan Yan interfered. “Stop it.”
“Qiao, are you sure this is a good idea?” Orchids asked when the atmosphere returns to its quiet state again.
“Are you letting Chen Yi’s words getting to you too?” Qiao Qiao asked back.
“That’s not the point. I promised Uncle and Auntie to take good care of you. I can’t risk it.”
“Don’t worry. I can take care of myself.”
“I know you can, but what kind of event is this and where is it at?”
“Uh…not sure yet. But he’ll call me tonight to fill me in on the details.”
“You’re not sure and you agreed to go with him?” Chen Yi asked in disbelief. “How can you be so…”
Qiao Qiao looks at him. “You dare to say the next word?”
“Dumb!”
“You’re a…”
“Qiao!” Orchids interfered.
“Can you guys stop?” Yan Yan begged.
Orchids could sense the tension building up. She regrets in asking Qiao Qiao about the dress earlier. She shouldn’t have poke into it too much. She should wait until they’re home to ask for more details.
“Qiao, call me back when he calls you, okay?” Orchids said finally.
“Okay,” Qiao Qiao agreed.
“And Chen Yi…” Orchids continued.
“Yes?” Chen Yi said casually.
“Don’t be so hard on Qiao. I’m sorry for aggravating you both.”
“I’m not mad at her. I’m just concerned.”
Orchids smiles although they couldn’t see her. “Good then, but whatever it is, you have to stay calm. Okay?”
“All right. I apologize too.”
He says that into the phone, but he looks at Qiao Qiao as he’s saying those last few words.
Qiao Qiao nods, getting it.
“All right then,” Orchids said, more assured. “I need to go also so talk to you all later. Have fun, all right?”
“Bye, Orchids!” Qiao Qiao, Chen Yi, and Yan Yan blurted out at the same time.
Orchids hangs up after that. She sighs out, knowing things are all right now. Chen Yi could be over-reacting sometimes, but she’s glad it’s out of concern. She puts her cell phone back into its original place and starts her car. As she pulls out, she could hear her cell phone ringing again. She drives straight to the location without picking it up, knowing too well Mr. Impatient is waiting.
*****
Qiao Qiao puts her cell phone into her handbag as she’s sitting back down in the backseat.
“So…are we still going to celebrate then?” Yan Yan asked, looking from Chen Yi to Qiao Qiao.
“You bet we are,” Chen Yi said, starting the engine again. “I’m hungry.”
Qiao Qiao reaches towards Chen Yi and grabs him by the shoulders at that time. “No wonder! You’re grumpy!”
Chen Yi wrinkles his face. “Quit it! Do you want us to crash?” He glances in the rearview mirror quickly. “Do you have your seatbelt on yet?”
Qiao Qiao withdraws her hands from Chen Yi’s shoulders and holds the seatbelt strap up for him to see that it’s securely wrapped around her.
Chen Yi finally pulls out into the streets again.
Yan Yan remembers that she hasn’t put on her seatbelt yet. She turns to face front and grabs the seatbelt strap on her right, securing it before Chen Yi picks up more speed. She feels that it has been a big mistake for agreeing to sit in front with Chen Yi earlier.
*****
Jacky walks past the entrance of the radio station again, sighing. He wonders if the guy whom he and Sonia bumped into earlier is actually the new DJ. He hears a snickering sound behind him as he’s heading back to Studio 5. Two guesses it’s Sonia. He turns to see her standing about a foot from him, holding a folder in her hand. Amazing, he thought. Only one folder.
“So…Miss Sui, sticking around to see the show?” Jacky asked casually, walking towards her.
“How could I possibly miss it? It might be a breakthrough and/or turning point for our radio station.”
“Like someone being replaced?”
“Exactly.”
“Want to bet?”
“Sorry, I don’t gamble.”
“Oh, come on now. What’s the harm?”
“What if I lose?”
“A date with me then.”
Sonia wrinkles her face. “That’s why I don’t gamble.”
“Have some faith in yourself,” Jacky said, smiling. Then he realizes something> “Oooohhh…I get it. You don’t want me to leave!”
“Clever trap, but I’m not falling for it.”
Sonia walks past him towards Studio 5. Jacky catches up to her and walks side-by-side with her.
“So…” He said in his casual tone again.
Sonia takes a quick look at him. “What?”
“Any plans this weekend?”
“We have that party to go to.”
“Only on Saturday. What about Sunday?”
“Typing up a report.”
“Come on, don’t you have any other activities?”
“Like avoiding you?”
“Nice.”
They finally arrive at Studio 5. They could see Producer Lin talking to a guy – the same guy who they encountered this afternoon.
“Producer Lin,” Jacky called out, announcing their arrival.
Producer Lin turns to see Jacky and Sonia standing side-by-side at the doorway.
Producer Lin smiles. “Come on in. Just in time too.” He gestures for the three to follow him. They step into the recording room together. He signals for Jacky to close the door before speaking up. “I see that even Sonia’s interested in tonight’s event.”
“She’s waiting,” Jacky said.
Producer Lin turns to look at Sonia and then back to Jacky.
“No, sir,” Jacky clarified. “Not for me.”
Sonia gives Jacky a look.
“Or maybe she is,” Jacky said with a mischievous smile.
They could see the other guy smiling.
“All right,” Producer Lin said as if to call their attention back to the situation at hand. “Since you’re both here, you both can guide him…” He pauses to gesture to the guy. “…through the show for tonight.”
“Sounds good then,” Jacky agreed.
Producer Lin turns to the guy after that. “Sam, this is Jacky and Sonia. “They’ll be helping you tonight since I have a meeting to attend later. I’m just here to set things up. We’ll meet again tomorrow to discuss the results, plus your upcoming shows and schedule. Okay?”
Sam nods.
Producer Lin turns to Jacky and Sonia. “I’ll leave it to you two then.”
Jacky opens the door for Producer Lin and then closes it again.
Jacky *extends his hand to Sam*: Welcome to the station, Sam.
Sam shakes Jacky’s hand and then turns to Sonia.
Jacky smiles. “I forgot. You should have shaken her hand first since she doesn’t want to catch my virus.”
Sonia gives Jacky yet another look.
Sam smiles. “It’s All right.”
He uses his other hand to shake Sonia’s hand before turning back to Jacky.
“Clever,” Jacky complimented. “I know we’ll get along just fine.”
Sonia leans towards Jacky at that time and whispers, “I told you he’s replacing you. He has your touch but only nicer and friendlier.”
Jacky puts a hand around Sonia’s shoulders and speaks in a very soft voice. “I know you’re worried for me, dear. I’ll try to keep my job so we can be together.”
“Are you two a couple?” Sam asked, a bit surprised. “‘Cause you look like one. “
“No way!” Sonia exclaimed.
“Not yet!” Jacky exclaimed at the same time as Sonia.
Sonia shoves Jacky aside as she’s replying to Sam’s question. Jacky turns sideways at the same time, causing their heads to bump together. They cry out in pain and retreat to their own corner of the room. Sam rushes forward to see how they are.
“You guys all right?” Sam asked.
Jacky rubs his head. “No. Twice in a day. No wait, three times.”
“Try it out yourself, it might be fun,” Sonia said at the same time as Jacky.
Sam knows Sonia’s in pain right now, so he doesn’t blame her for dripping with sarcasm. He turns to Jacky.
Sam wrinkles his face. “Twice in a day? What’s that all about?”
Jacky brings his left hand down to check if there’s any blood on it. He turns to Sam after knowing he doesn’t have a dent on the left side of his head. “Three times actually.”
“What happened?”
“I bumped into this one girl today while running away from another girl. We bumped our heads together like twice. The first time, it was an accident. The second time, it was because we were trying to get up at the same time.” He pauses to turn and looks at Sonia. “And now she wants to finish me off.”
“Like I’m not hurting myself,” Sonia returned, still pressing down on her head with her right hand.
“You never know. Pain is a good way to preserve memory.”
Sonia switches the folder she’s holding to her right hand and walks towards Jacky, raising the folder up to eye level. “Why don’t I hit you with this? It’ll make you remember better not to mess with me next time!”
Although she just finished, but she has already started to hit him about the time she said the first sentence. Jacky has already started running once he sees her waving the folder in front of him. Sam looks at them both in disbelief.
“Guys, we’re starting soon!” Sam interfered, looking at his watch.
Jacky and Sonia haven’t stopped yet. Jacky doesn’t dare to stop since he knows Sonia’s very capable of using the weapon in her hand.
“Guys! If you want to play around, wait until you get home.”
Jacky and Sonia stop in their tracks at the same time.
“What?!” Jacky and Sonia shouted out at the same time. “You’re telling us what to do?”
They both run towards Sam and try to attack him – Jacky with his fist and Sonia with her folder. Sam uses his hands to shield his face and dodges out of the way.
“And who said I’m living with him?” Sonia continued in her questioning tone.
Jacky grabs her right hand with his left. “He didn’t say it. You did!”
“Guys, I’m sorry, okay?” Sam said, his face showing apparent fear. “Let’s get started before it’s too late.”
Jacky, seeing Sam’s worried face, turns to Sonia. Sonia nods before turning to Sam again.
“All right, let’s quit,” Sonia declared. “We already tested him. He’s good.”
“Okay, let’s get this show going then,” Jacky continued.
“What?!” Sam exclaimed. “You both were just putting a show on in front of me? And I didn’t know?”
“Sure we were,” Jacky said casually – like always. “Who do you think we are? Bunch of psycho-maniacs?”
Sonia hits Jacky on the shoulder with her folder. “Stop scaring him.” She then turns to Sam with a smile. “Yes, we were just kidding. Don’t worry.”
“All right,” Sam said, not wanting to dwell any longer. “Let’s go then.”
Sam turns to open the door, not wanting another set of dramas to unfold again.
“And Sam…” Sonia said, waiting for Sam to turn around and face her before continuing. “Welcome to the team.” She puts on her sweet smile and extends her hand out to him.
Sam removes his hand from the doorknob and shakes Sonia’s hand. Jacky walks towards them and places his hand over theirs.
“To success and teamwork?” Jacky suggested.
Both Sam and Sonia smile at him.
They withdraw their hands at the same time and head outside to get ready.
Jacky smiles at Sonia as they’re walking side-by-side again. “Well, Miss Sui…we make a pretty good team, huh?”
“We’ll see,” Sonia said crisply.
With that, she walks towards the control room and directs the crew to start the show.
Jacky smiles to himself, remembering back to the scene that happened couple hours ago when he was getting into his car and making his way out of the parking lot.
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Before he knows it, he sees a shadow darting in front of his car. He brakes in time and sees Sonia blocking his way. Brave girl, he thought. What in the world is she trying to do here? He could see her walking towards his side, so he rolls down the window.
“How can I help you this time, Miss Sui?” He asked with a smile.
“My car broke down,” Sonia said. “Can I get a ride?”
Jacky looks around. “I can see that you’re very popular with the other co-workers.”
“I don’t trust them enough.”
“And you trust my reckless driving?” Jacky asked, shocked.
“Come on now.”
“Don’t bring up the past. We only have some minor battles and two wars between us.”
Sonia puts her hands on her hips.
“All right. Get in. I don’t have all day.”
Sonia finally smiles and circles around to the passenger side. As soon as she gets in, Jacky continues on his way out of the parking lot. She buckles her seatback quickly before turning to Jacky.
“Hey,” Sonia said in a softer tone than before.
Jacky glances her way briefly before turning back to watch the road. “What? I don’t like that look.”
Sonia smiles. “You’re not the victim this time.”
“You mean I’m that fortunate? Since when was I granted the pardon?”
“Since the boss hired a new DJ, okay?”
“Okay, so he’s the new victim.”
“You could say that.”
“What do you have up your sleeves then?”
“A test.”
Jacky raises an eyebrow. “A test?”
Sonia smiles. “Yes.”
“What’s the level of evil on this one?”
“Uh…5?”
“Our scale or the general public’s scale?”
“Okay, 7 then.”
“That extreme?”
“If he can take it, he’s crazy like us. If he can’t, then we have nothing to worry about.”
“You’re that competitive?”
“I have to ensure that my spot’s secured.”
Jacky laughs. “Unbelievable. Miss Sui worrying about her position being taken away? I told you so!”
“Stop talking nonsense. Are you in or are you out?”
“Okay, I’m in. But what game are we playing then?”
“Crank our craziness up a few notches.”
“Come again.”
Sonia doesn’t say anything. Instead, she leans in to him and starts whispering.
“Stop it. You’re tickling me. Hold on.”
He parks and puts on the break before turning to Sonia. Sonia leans in and starts to whisper to him her plan. She’s too paranoid, he thought. No one’s in his car but them. And who would eavesdrop like this? They’re out in traffic here.
After she’s done, Jacky smiles.
“Crazy all right,” Jacky admitted.
“So, what do you say?”
Jacky notices that she hasn’t sat back in her seat yet. “Hmm…your hair smells nice.”
Sonia slaps his shoulder and pushes him away from her as she’s edging back into her seat.
“Pervert!”
“Hey, you’re the one leaning into me here.”
“Quit staring! Drive!”
Jacky doesn’t deliver anymore of his smart-a-leck lines, but pulls out again as he was instructed. He smiles secretly to himself as he’s watching the street again. She’s so easily rattled, he thought.
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As Jacky’s reminiscing, he hears his name being called. He snaps out of his thoughts and looks towards the voice. Who else?
“We don’t have all day, Young Master Chu! Hurry!”
Jacky unfreezes himself from the spot he’s standing and follows Sonia back to the recording room. Sam’s already in there, putting his headphone on.
Sonia signals to the crew in the adjacent room through the glass window with her right hand. She then turns back to the crew in the recording room.
“Time for action, everyone!” Sonia called out enthusiastically.
Jacky smiles a secret smile of his own again. Yup, that’s Sonia all right.
© Wednesday, May 21st, 2008
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A/N: Hey, sorry for focusing on some characters too much and not so much as others, but I need to introduce some people first before switching back and forth between everyone, not just Qiao Qiao & Jacky...
See you in the next chapter.