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(ro-manceis a Meal)
By Sommy Pearl F.
Chapter 35&36.
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There was ultimate silence.
? Baby girl…you there or-
? I’m here mum… How’s…Korea?
May gulped, and ti-ghtened her grip on her phone which she held against her ear.
? Well, it’s still the way you left it. Nothing new. Nothing old. Just there. How’s school?
? Its…fine. How’s work?
May’s response was quick.
? Stressful but cool anyways.
? Take care of yourself, okay, mum?
? Sure, I will. You too, take care of yourself. Study ha-rd, eat well, have a good rest, do what makes you happy.
? Okay mum.
? How’s Italy treating you?
? …Nice.
? What of your lounge. You like it? Is it okay?
? It’s fine and I love it.
Sandra smiled and sat down on the b£d.
? May, by the way…I did something hu-ge.
? Huh? What’s that?
? I hope what I’m gonna say won’t annoy you.
? Sure…sure, it won’t. What’s it about? Hope you didn’t do something rash or bad?
? I didn’t…well, just a little.
? Muuuummmm!!…What did you do now?
May gro-an ed.
? Okay, okay. I taught those two a lesson. They aren’t gonna just hurt my daughter and leave just like that. I won’t let it slide, not on my watch.
? What are you talking about?
? Come on,, who else but Sasha and Marcus.
? What! Mum! What did you do?
May questioned, jumping up and down out of frustration.
? Calm down, okay? It’s nothing big. Anyways, First of all, signed a contract with a new agency.
? What? When? You left A&J Entertainment?
? Been there for years, you know. You don’t want me stuck there, do you?
? Oh goodness, Mum-
May sighed dee-ply and ru-bb£d her palm on her forehead.
? Just tell me exactly what you did to those two.
May said.
? Alright…Alright. Well, I invited them for a small celebr@tion concerning signing into a new agency.
? So?
? Well, hunny. I gave them drinks and made them drunk. While they were drunk to stupor, I carried them upstairs to my room and la-id them on the b£d.
? Geez! Why would you do that? It’s so childish. Mum, you were being silly. What was all that about??
? Ever heard of revenge?. Silly and childish my foot. Anyways, as I was saying, after laying them on my b£d, I str-ipped them down. I didn’t take down their un-derwears though.
? What!! Mum! Why did you do that? Were you drunk too, as well?
? Aiish! Listen, will you?. My plan was to make them think they had unprotected se-x. I wanted to trigger fear and anxiety into their minds. Guess what? It worked. Sasha nearly died. Marcus was damn confused. Now, they are both in the mindset of thinking that they are gonna be parents.
Sandra laughed.
? You must be dreaming, mum. They could go to the hospital or even the take the pregnancy test. It’s easy to find how if she would be pregnant or not.
? It’s easy but I made them scared for a second, don’t you agree.
? Whatever. Just go clear the mess you did if they are still scared.
? Anyways, I’ve missed you, darling.
May sighed and looked down.
? Missed you more, mum
? I love you. Know that.
May smiled and nodded.
? Me too, Mum. Uhmm,, I gotta go. Let’s talk later. Good night.
? Wait!
? Huh? What’s it this time?
? The gift I kept in your bag. Have you seen it, you like it?
? Oh…The surprise you told me, you kept for me before I left?
? Yup! What do you think?
? Actually Mum. I haven’t seen it.
? What? Why not? Did someone take it without asking? Probably your new friends? Room-
? I haven’t even opened the bag to check it yet. I will do that later. You don’t have to worry. I also know I’m gonna love it when I see it.
? No doubt. Ah…before I forget, You got a boyfriend yet? Crushing on a guy? or perhaps a guy is crushing on you?
May smiled and looked down.
? Later mum. I’m quite busy. Let’s just talk about my love life later.
Sandra smiled.
? Alright. I un-derstand. However, there’s something hu-ge I wanna tell you. It’s about-
*Beep*
May had hung the call.
“What? Did she hang up on me? Hello? Hello? Are you still there? May?…Aiish! Who am I kidding? She never changes!”
“I just wanted to tell her, her childhood sweetheart is back in Korea. Ryder” Sandra whispered and kept her phone back.
****
“She just likes talking” May chuckled.
She scratched her ear and looked at the stairs. Coral came into view.
“May. You are nee-ded right now by Ray” She said.
“I’m coming, darn” May retorted and went up quickly.
****
Ryder was still on the b£d while Coral and May sat down on the wooden chairs. Raymond sat on the small black couch.
“So, this is why I called us here” Raymond started
They all stared at him and listened with rapt attention.
“All four of us are going campus on the weekend”
“Whooaa!!” May exclaimed.
Everyone turned and looked at her.
“What? Why are y’all staring at me? I can’t just wait for the camp…oh yeah!” May gushed.
Ryder looked away and turned to Raymond.
“You were saying”
May scoffed.
“As I was saying, We are going for a night camp during the weekend. We are gonna learn about one another and then have few talks there. Fun included”
“Everyone is in,, i suppose?” Raymond asked.
Coral looked at Ryder.
“Yes” Ryder said.
Coral smiled and turned to Raymond.
“Count me in”
“Good. May, what about you?” Raymond asked.
“Does she nee-d to answer that. It’s obvious she wanna go. Besides, she felt happy when you talked about it” Ryder said.
May nodded.
“You are going too, right?” She asked.
“Me?” Raymond asked.
“Yes” May replied.
“Is she dumb or what? Why won’t I go? I’m the boss and I’m supposed to be there, hello? I was even the one that brou-ght the idea. Geez, why does Ryder even like her? I mean, what’s there to like on her?” Raymond thought.
“I’m just gonna joke with her. Lemme pu-ll her legs and find out her response” He added to his thought.
“I’m not going to the camp but I’m gonna call in someone to stand for me” Raymond said.
“What?…I’m..not interested anymore” May said, shaking her head vigorously.
“Huh?”
“I said I’m not going. Count me out”
“It’s gonna be fun though”
“I’m not still interested!” May half yelled.
“What’s the esse-nce of going to that freaking camp if Raymond isn’t gonna tag along” May thought.
Ryder looked at May and bit his lower li-p.
“What’s the use of going to the camp if May isn’t gonna come” He thought.
Ryder quickly looked at Raymond.
“Dude, I don’t think I can go anymore”
“What? Why? What’s that supposed to mean?” Raymond asked.
“I don’t think my leg might heal during the weekend” Ryder lied.
“Why not? I’m sure t’s gonna heal so-
“Just leave me out of the camp, period” Ryder said, and closed his eyes.
Coral blinked her eyes after listening to Ryder’s statement. She quickly thought.
“Why would I go when Ryder doesn’t want to? It’s obsolutely not worth it at all”
She turned to Raymond.
“Ray?…Sorry but I can’t go either. I’m not sure I have the time”
“Huh? Coral too? What’s wrong with her? I really want her to go” Raymond thought, disappointed.
“What’s wrong with everyone!” Raymond half yelled, pointing at each of them.
“Let’s go, huh? Please…everyone..Let’s go to the camp and get to know each other better. We are gonna have fun there” Raymond said.
“You are tagging along or what?” May eyed him and crossed her arms.
“Yes, I will,, okay?” Raymond said.
He quickly turned to Coral.
“Coral? You gonna come, right?” He asked.
Coral stole a quick glance at Ryder whose eyes were now wi-de opened.
“I’m not sure” She muttered.
“Sh*t” Raymond whispered.
“I’m gonna come” Ryder suddenly said.
“What? Why the sudden change of mind” Raymond asked.
“I expected you to be happy I changed my mind. I’m gonna come” Ryder said.
“But I thought you said your legs-
“They are fine! See!!” Ryder said, swinging his legs.
“Huh?…. Ray??” Coral called.
“Yes?” Raymond answered.
“I just reminisced on my schedule and I noticed I’m gonna be less busy-
“Wait! Does it means you are gonna come?” Raymond smiled.
“Well, yes” Coral whispered and nodded.
“Yeessss!” Raymond exclaimed.
He looked at them and felt embarras-sed. They were all gazing at him like he was ill. He chuckled nervously and scratched his head.
“By the way, where will the camp hold? Ryder asked.
Raymond smiled.
“At Seoul’s light house beach”
“Wowwww!!!” They all shouted in happiness.
****
“You re-ady, Sandra?” Percy asked.
Sandra nodded. The make up artiste was using the powder on her face.
“You look beautiful” Percy smiled.
“Thank you. By the way, about last night,, What happened?” Sandra asked.
“I’m gonna tell you everything later. When you are done with the photo shoot, okay?”
“Uhmm…Okay”
“By the way, Have you seen Carlos?” Percy asked, looking around.
“What? Carlos? He’s not yet here?” Sandra asked.
“Yup. Damn! That guy is really wasting time. Where is he gonna be-
“I’m here!” They both heard a loud dee-p but cool voice.
Percy and Sandra looked and saw Carlos walking up to them. His handsome face was extraordinarily glowing. His clothes were luxurious. Everyone noticed it and began whispering.
“Wow, so handsome” Percy and Sandra said in unison. They both said it in a whisper.
West who was standing at a distance by the wall,, with crossed arms was busy staring at Sandra.
TBC
Love?