Fan Fiction |
by Mimosa & Carmen
Flora’s long slender finger absent-mindedly unwraps the little gift box Louis has given her. The last sentence Louis said puzzles Flora so much. She racks her mind trying to remember what question he was referring to… But Flora wouldn’t remember anything. She shrugs and lowers her eyes to look into the box.
Flora gasps. Sitting stunningly on the red velvet lining of the box is a beautiful crystal heart. She picks it up as her fingers detect some characters. Flora brings the heart closer to her eyes, and she blinks.
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Moses is startled by Flora’s expression. He has come back with a large glass vase, which he places carefully on the table next to Flora’s bed. His eyes are quick enough to catch the shape of the crystal, which Flora hastily puts away.
MOSES: (concerns) What’s wrong now, Flora? Where’s Coolman?
FLORA: Left….
MOSES: Flora… About what I said before…
FLORA: I’m sorry Moses, I feel a little sleepy…
MOSES: I’m about to go too. Take care Flora…
Flora looks down at the crystal heart again. The words dance around “Be my Valentine, Flora!”
She doesn’t know what to do… How would she answer to that?
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(At the mall… lunch time…)
Gallen and Jess steps out from the 7th shop, empty-handed:
JESS: (whining) Gallen Gor… We’ll never find that bracelet you want. The girl from the second shop even said it’s discontinued!
GALLEN: (mumbling) I don’t believe it, Jess. The whole shopping mall and I can’t find one single item! Are you sure there is no other shop that might sell that?
JESS: (groans) I know this Mall like my own house! But hey, (steps up and turns to eye Gallen curiously) why must you be that picky? As I know, any glistening thingy would send Dai Ka Jai to heaven. Why don’t you just pick something else?
GALLEN: (frustrates) Jess, you don’t know! I need that bracelet!
JESS: (slumping down) Ah my legs… oh my poor legs…
GALLEN: (pleading) Please, Jess. I’ll do whatever you want, just help me out this time…
JESS: (holds her head) But Mister Lo, we’ve practically ransacked through every possible stores in this mall. (terrifies) You don’t suggest we go to another mall, do you? Hey, hey, where are you going?
Gallen walks aimlessly into Disney. Jess hurries after him.
JESS: Hey, stop right there you! What makes you think Disney would sell that kind of stuff?
GALLEN: (vaguely) I don’t know… They might…
Then he stops dead!
JESS: What’s wrong? Gallen Gor, what’s that?
Follow the direction of his finger, Jess sees the little bracelet with blue crystal dolphin dangling from the wrist of a tall girl in front of them.
JESS: (reproachfully) Do not tell me you’re gonna ask her for that! Gallen, no! No! Gallen! Okay, fine! I’m getting out of here! I don’t know who you are!
Gallen emerges from the store a few minutes later, grinning broadly. Jess wonders what trick Gallen has pulled to persuade the girl. Well, his charisma certainly comes in handy. Jess is sure if the actor wants to throw his charm around, it would be irresistible. Her eyes narrow dreamily… If there would be a second one just like him. Younger, of course, Jess chuckles to herself.
GALLEN: Jess, thank so much for the help! Let’s go see Flora! (spots her expression) What is that Jess? What are you up to now?
JESS: (sighs dreamily) Do you have a younger brother by any chance?
GALLEN: (slightly puzzled) Why? Well, I don’t. But Bowie has a younger brother I think.
JESS: (yelps in horror) Ah, no, don’t you ever mention him!
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(ATE SET)
Roger watches Louis closely with mounting suspicion. What brings Coolman into such a cheerful mood? Louis came to see Flora this morning just before lunch…
Then an idea flashes through Roger’s mind. No! His eyes are widened. Red alert! Where’s that idiot, named Gallen? He’d better strike soon or he will be out of the ring in a blink.
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(Flora’s ward) ...Afternoon...
Jess gives Flora a warm hug…
JESS: How is your knee? Is it still swollen? When would you go home? My parents send you their best wishes…
FLORA: Tell them not to worry, Jess. I’ll be out of here in no time.
JESS: (looks around the room) They want to come but it seems there are so many people to keep you busy already… Hmm… See how many bouquets you’ve collected… Hey, what is this?
Jess snatches the gift box swiftly and opens it despite Flora’s protests. She lets out a cry:
JESS: Oh my god, how beautiful… “Be my Valentine, Flora!” Who is this from?
FLORA: (shrugs nonchalantly) Guess!
JESS: Well, I’d like to say it’s from Gallen. But since I know he’s practically running all over the place finding something else for you… This couldn’t possibly from him then…
FLORA (curious) You said he was running all over the place? Finding what?
Jess gasps and covers her mouth with her hands in such a dramatic way that makes Flora laugh.
JESS: Well, I can’t tell you. Wait and see… he should be here soon.. He’s parking his car..
FLORA: Huh? Gallen is here too? Jess, give me the box, quick!
Hastily, Flora shoves both the crystal and the box under her pillow just a second before Gallen steps in. Smiling warmly, he draws another chair closer to the bed.
GALLEN: You look better today, Flora. When will you be released?
FLORA: (beaming) Tomorrow morning, I can’t wait to get out!
GALLEN: Really? I think Louis would be very happy!
FLORA: (stutters) What.. what do you mean?
GALLEN: He’s having some problem shifting the shooting schedules around, I heard. If you would come back tomorrow, then he would just keep them the way they are.
Jess thinks Flora heaves a sign of relieve. She wonders what makes her Dai Ka Jai behaves in such a suspicious manner the last two minutes. Or maybe Jess is a little hypersensitive… Well…
FLORA: Oh, that! I miss the set already. Which scene are we shooting tomorrow?
GALLEN: Don’t worry about that now Flora. Just rest well.
FLORA (quips) Not another scene on the roof, I guess?
GALLEN: No, no more roof scene for you, Flora!
FLORA (chuckles) You must be so relieved!
GALLEN: Of course! (realizes Flora is quipping him and immediately reddens) I suppose Roger tell you all?
JESS: (interject) Tell what?
FLORA: (bemused) His fear for height and open space!
JESS: Oh no… Must be hard for you, Gallen Gor. Hey, you could ask Sam Gor for help… He has friends who do therapies for those sort of, well, what you call that?
GALLEN: (tries to stray off the topic) Let’s not worry about me… How’s your wrist Flora? Oh, I have this for you.
Flora eyes lit up as she sees the dolphin bracelet on Gallen’s hand.
FLORA: (gleefully) Oh my God, you found it?
GALLEN: Let me put it on for you. Let me have your hand, Flora!
Jess feels the urge to giggle. “Let me have your hand” sounds the same as “Be Mine” to her.
Flora holds the bracelet close to her eyes, scrutinized it and smiles contentedly.
FLORA: Woa, it’s exactly the same. How could you find it, Gallen?
JESS: He.. (feels Gallen kicking her gently) eh.. just lucky, I guess.
Flora looks at the bracelet again. Her lips curve into a beautiful smile. She springs up and, taking Gallen by surprise, hugs him tightly…
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P.S. Would everyone of them hold on to their chance? Jess hates Ray still... Hmm... Would there be a change of heart? ;) Stay tuned as Carmen pulls her magic!