| Fan Fiction |
by Shweta
“Wu Chun is a crook! He’s a cheat! He was only marrying you because he was forced, he intended to divorce you...”
“The only little glitch is, that instead of him being the apple of my eye, he is the thorn that bruises it. And instead of me loving him, I…well, hate is a strong word, but I guess I would say, I hate him!”
“Ariel…you’re lucky you got out when you did…”
“I hate you Joe."
“You’re lucky you got out when you did...”
Ariel shifted in her sleep uncomfortably. Ella’s words haunting her. Joe was innocent. Joe helped her. Wu Chun was a crook. Joe helped her get away from him. But all she did was torture Joe.
Ariel opened her eyes wide. She moved away from Joe. She was leaning on his shoulder, and he had his arms around her. She wondered how long they must have been like that.
“Ladies and Gentlemen, please put your seatbelts on we’re about to land.” The airhostess announced.
Ariel turned to Joe, she didn’t have the heart to wake him. She quickly put on her seatbelt, and gave Joe a slight push. Joe awoke immediately. He seemed confused.
“The plane is about to land.” Ariel announced.
“Oh, where Dubai?”
“Yes, I think so.” Ariel replied. “I think we’d be there for two hours, and then we would have to board the plane.”
“No.” Joe said softly. “We’re going to stay in Dubai. My mother has a bungalows there, we’ll stay there for a while, and then go back home.”
“Why?” Ariel asked curiously. Why would he want to extend the honeymoon?
“Well,” Joe weighed the thought of telling Ariel the truth. But Ariel was scared already, he didn’t want to scare her more. He wouldn’t tell her the truth. “I just, after what happened, I want to rest, I don’t want to go back to work.”
“Ohh...how long are we going to stay there?”
“Indefinitely.” Joe announced.
The plane landed, all the passengers got out of the plane one by one. Joe held Ariel’s hand all the while they entered the airport, and left to find themselves a taxi. He was on the alert, just in case somebody would come and chase them now.
“Joe?” Ariel looked at him. She had to tell him how she was feeling at that moment. She felt guilty, and scared.
Guilty because of how she treated Joe, and scared of what his reaction would be when he found out about Wu Chun. He might scold her, for coming into his life when there was no need. He might scold her for being so stupid. He might scold her to take out his anger on her.
“Yes?” Joe asked. His attention was on the driver, and on the outside of the taxi. He was scared someone from somewhere might jump out to attack them.
“I want to...tell you something.” Ariel hesitated.
“Well, if it’s about the attack. I know you’re scared. But you have to be brave, ok?”
“No, that’s not...”
“We’re here.” Joe announced cutting off Ariel’s words. “Driver, please take a left.” Joe asked the driver. After the turn, he paid the driver and got out the taxi. He came rushing to Ariel’s side and slowly took her into the bungalow.
“It’s beautiful.” Ariel sighed. She had never seen something so beautiful before.
The bungalow was painted a pleasant yellow that went well with the sunny atmosphere outside. The roof was made of dark brown logs, she didn’t know if they were painted that colour or were they really that dark. The windows and doors were painted white, which gave the house a peaceful feeling. Surrounding the house were a garden of roses of all colours.
It was obvious that the owner really liked roses. They were beautifully planted, and were growing well. The garden was definitely not ignored like some houses.
“Your mother must really love gardening.” Ariel said in awe.
“No, that’s not true, she doesn’t have the temperament for it.”
“Well, then who did all this?”
“I bet it was Vikram.”
“Vikram?” Ariel asked surprised.
“He’s the care taker of this house; he lives here alone, and runs the house. He probably planted all these plants here.”
“Ohh, well, where is he?”
“He’s probably inside. I called him a few minutes ago and asked him to keep food ready.”
“Ok, I’m starving.” Ariel smiled up at him.
Joe was confused. Why was Ariel smiling at him? Why was she being so kind? Did the incident make her blind? Or make her loose her memory? Did she forget who he was? Wasn’t he the hateful Joe Cheng? The man who ruined her wedding?
“Me too.” He replied still in a daze.
Ariel and Joe knocked on the door. They were quickly answered by Vikram. The man didn’t bother to smile he opened the door, and gave them a little bow, and continued towards the kitchen.
“Lunch is ready sir.” He said with a sombre expression and a serious tone.
“Wow, he really is the ultimate butler, eh?” Ariel whispered to Joe.
Joe gave a little laugh and followed Ariel and Vikram into the dining area.
“Wow Vikram! Everything looks delicious.”
“Thank you sir. I trust everything is ok with you and your father?”
“Yes Vikram, everything is fine. Dad and me are perfect.”
“Business going good sir?”
“Of course, we’re on the top. Cheng communications could never be better.”
“Good sir!”
“Thank you Vikram.”
“Your welcome.” Joe answered in a sing song tone. The delicious food, already making him forget about the stalkers and killers.
“Well, I’m stuffed.” Joe announced after eating his last dumpling.
“Hope you enjoyed the meal sir.”
“It was delicious. Thank you Vikram.”
“Oh, Joe...did you tell your mother about our little detour?”
“Oh! I completely forgot.” Joe said picking up his cellphone.
“Excuse me ma’am...did you say tell his mother? Lucy Cheng?”
“Yes Vikram. My mother and father must be really worried.”
“Did Mr.Baron Cheng remarry sir?”
“My father? No...no he didn’t. Why?”
Vikram looked confused. The old man had a frown written on his face. How could it be possible? He thought.
“Because sir...Mrs.Lucy Cheng has been dead for 23 years.”
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Well, let's see what the next chapter says ok? Please comment! Don't be stingy with comments plz plz pretty plz!
Anyway I started a new ArJoe story. Before you say...what?! What about the two you already have?! Let me tell you, it's not like any of my other stories. It's not chapterwise, and its just one short paragraph after another.
Since it isn't going to be like a regular story I have put it in my site and wont be posting it on winglin.
The characters are Joe and Ariel as usual. I wont tell you much else, here's the link please read and comment in the tagbox! =D
http://shwetastories.webs.com/amgssd.html