| Fan Fiction |
by strawberry_fields
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The flight to a private island in Macau was nothing more than civilized. Two confused hearts almost dreading to look straight into the other’s eye. They knew that f they continue to be like this, this vacation trip would be a pointless waste of time. After two lifetimes of awkward moments, stolen glances and heartbreaking silence, ZaiZai tried starting a decent conversation which he hoped could bring back the easy-going and giddy atmosphere they once had before.
“Do you still remember the time when you went to France for the Cannes Film Festival?..”
“Yeah..You squeezed out a small amount of your time just to meet me in Paris..” She smiled a bit at the memory
“I missed you that’s why I followed..”
“Of course..you always want to stay close to me..”She teased
Vic chuckled at her over –confidence, though it was true. When they were still together, he always made sure that he would accompany Barbie anywhere she wants to go. A lot of times they were seen shopping while holding hands, unmindful of the attention the whole world constantly gives them. Those memories haunted him for quite a long
time already
Seeing Vic’s reaction with her joke, she realized he haven’ t changed a bit. Those unguarded moments wherein he looked like he had to do something, bearing that worried expression in his handsome face. It was scary how she seemed to know every little thing about him.
Just like now.
His sudden seriousness means that he remembered one of those happiest moments they shared in the past.
“What are you thinking of?..” She asked
He just offered her a wary smile
Thank God for the the pilot’s announcement of landing.
The awkwardness was bloody irritating.
As expected of her choices, the island was secluded and calm. Surrounded by the majestic scenery of the blue sea, excitement filled the both of them. Celebrities have a hard time in maintaining their privacy.
Privacy. Of course they know how privacy-deprived they were before. Paparazzi’s were everywhere, much to their disappointment.
It was 7:00 in the evening when they landed and went straight to the villa he reserved a few days ago. He thought he was waiting all his life for this moment to come and heavens will fall if he’d make a fool out of himself this time. This was his last chance to prove his love, including his regretfulness in letting her go.
“You wash up first and I’ll prepare dinner..”
“I’ll help you..” Barbie offered
“No..I’ll take care of it..Besides, I’m about to make a promise to you..”
“Silly..” She thought it was still too early to fall for his trap. Barbie started walking towards the villa, ignoring his talk about the “promise” he wants to make
“I promise to treat you as a princess from now on..” He whispered to himself as he watched her disappearing. It hurt his heart that she wasn’t even interested about it. She walked away just like that. She walked away just like what she did almost two years ago.
“Stop those emotional thoughts..” He tried encouraging himself. He can’t screw up and ruin the night.
An hour later, ZaiZai finished setting the table and Barbecue grill. The lightings and decorations complemented the glow of the moon showing it’s beauty and glamour.
He put her favourite wine in the table and smiled contentedly. He knew Barbie will be moved by his efforts. He knew Barbie loves it when he gives her small surprises. He knew Barbie will be truthfully happy when he puts his heart into something just to see that warm smile upon her face.
Of course he knew. She loved the woman with every droplet of his sanity and when he lost her, nothing could placate his broken soul.
He clutched his chest felt the F1 heartbeat racing occurring inside. Only one woman could have this effect on her.
Barbie should have known better than to dress up nicely for dinner. The moment she went outside to look for him,
Vic immediately stared at her as if she was the most beautiful woman in this side of the universe. That familiar stare which he used to give her before. Any woman will be flustered or fanatical if Vic Zhou looked like that..but she hated it.
Which was ironic.
Because she was here to try opening her heart again to him. What’s the sense of this trip she would just sulk in one corner and blame him for all her misery?
“This way Mam..” He faked a waiter’s voice while flashing a mischievous smile. The fact that Barbie dressed up just for him almost sent him to heaven on earth.
“Thank you..” She joined him in joking around as ZaiZai led her to her seat
How she looked anywhere else but him when he sat in his seat was damned funny. It was so obvious that she was uncomfortable in the nearness of him. His playful smile almost made her want to run away,literally.
“I’m still me..” He convinced
“Huh?..” Confusion in her voice
“You don’t have to feel uncomfortable..I’m still the same man you once loved..and promised forever with..”
Okay. The night has just started but the flow of the conversations are getting weirder and ridiculously scarier with every tick of the clock.
“Well I must conclude something..You’re not-so-subtle nervousness makes me want to think that you still love me...” He joked so as to jerk her from whatever it is she
was thinking about
His statement left her laughable speechless. He was so great in catching her off-guard. Barbie thought he must’ve took a doctorate degree in reading her mind.
Barbie composed herself and raised her glass of wine
“Let’s cheers to the fulfilment of your conclusion..” She smiled at her petty revenge.
It was Vic’s turn to be shocked this time. He didn’t expect Barbie to give her this kind of hopes at the first night of their vacation.
“Cheers..”
Just like that, all awkwardness have left the territory of Macau.