Cyndi: When is this going to end?
Zax: What?
Cyndi: Me as your girlfriend.
Zax: Why?
Cyndi: Because Sam had got it all wrong!
Zax: Sam?
Cyndi: Uh! And the others too. They woke me up early in the morning just to ask me this.
Zax: How did they know?
Cyndi: Jason, duh.
Zax: I know. But Jason won't really tell anybody something unless he's asked.
Cyndi: Maybe somebody else saw us.
Zax: Who?
Cyndi: How should I know? By the way, where's your dad?
Zax: He went to the clinic for checkup.
Cyndi: Aren't you supposed to go with him?
Zax: He said that I don't have to. She can go with him.
Cyndi: She? Can't you call her something instead of "she", "her".
Zax: What do you expect me to call her? Mom? No way! She's not even MY MOM, ok?
Cyndi: Fine, fine. I'm not in mood to quarrel with you.
Just then, Zax's dad was screaming from downstairs,
ZD: I have good news! Come on down, the both of you.
Zax: How did he know that we are upstairs?
Cyndi: Because we are not downstairs, Dumbo.
Zax: I mean can't he thought that we went out or something?
Cyndi: Because our shoes are still outside, Dumbo.
Zax: Stop calling me Dumbo!
ZD: You know what the doctor told me today?
Zax: What?
ZD: My condition isn't that serious anymore. I even have the chance to recover completely.
Zax: Oh, how did that happen?
ZD: The doctor said that it might be due to my cheerfulness all this while with the two of you.
Zax: Oh. That's good news.
Cyndi: Congratulations uncle.
ZD: I should thank you because if it's not for you I may not have today.
Cyndi: I didn't do anything. [Except for acting in front of you]
ZD: The doctor said I’m a lucky man to have such miracle happening to me.
Zax: Yup, very lucky. So, what now?
ZD: I still have to go for the checkups and take my medicine accordingly. I really want to recover and attend your graduation and also your university graduation. And not forgetting, your wedding.
Zax and Cyndi stopped smiling upon hearing the words "wedding".
Zax: Umm... Dad. Cyndi and I will not be home for lunch later.
ZD: Ok, enjoy yourselves.
Zax: We will.
Cyndi: See you, uncle.
Outside the house,
Cyndi: It's not that I’m not happy for your dad about his chances of recovery but how are we going to explain to him about all this?
Zax: You're asking me? I'm just as puzzled as you are.
Cyndi: I have an idea here. Why don't you find a REAL girlfriend instead and break up with me? That will do all the explaining.
Zax: But can't you see how much dad likes you? He'll get me if I dumped you.
Cyndi: Then I’ll be the one dumping you.
Zax: Then my dad will be sure to say that it's my fault and bla bla bla.
Cyndi: Then find a girl better than me. I bet there are loads out there.
Zax: I know that. It's obvious.
Cyndi: Oye! What do you mean?
Zax: That's means there are loads of better girls out there, Dumbo.
Cyndi: Dumbo is you not me. Please remember your name.
Zax: Fine. Where should we go now?
Cyndi: (had a sudden thought of something) Hey! Since your dad is recovering soon, can I tell him now?
Zax: Who?
Cyndi: Sam! .... and the rest of course.
Zax: Admit it that you like Sam.
Cyndi: Then you admit it that you like Hebe!
Zax: What? Why do you have to mention her name all of a sudden?
Cyndi: Because I can see that you like her but I should advise you to find another target.
Zax: Why?
Cyndi: Because you'll be disappointed.
Zax: Why should I?
Cyndi: Use your common sense, Dumbo! If someone you like, like another person, will you be disappointed?
Zax: I change my target then.
Cyndi: You should be serious in this matter. You can just see one and like one and forget about it just like that.
Zax: Then? What do you want me to do? Sit down and cry?
Cyndi: Whatever. You show a little sincerity when you really like a girl.
Zax: I thought you said that she liked someone else already?
Cyndi: Nevermind. By the way, you haven't answer me yet. Can I tell him... them about you and me?
Zax: Not yet.
Cyndi: Why?
Zax: Wait till I find someone who could really replace you.
Cyndi: You mean a real girlfriend?
Zax: Uh-huh.
Cyndi: This will take ages.
Monday, April 16, 2007
The Life of Orphans - Chapter 29
Cyndi: Umm... eat?
Jason: Yeah, why aren't you eating Sam?
Sam: I don't feel like eating.
Cyndi: Are you alright?
Sam: Yup, I’m ok.
Cyndi: Then eat a little. You have to go to work later.
Sam: Ok. (Took a bite) I think I’ll go back to my room first. (Got up and left)
Jason: What's up with him?
Tony: Something you wouldn't want to know.
Jason: Ok.
Tony: Hey! Doesn't your curiosity tickle you?
Jason: Huh?
Tony: Aren't you concerned?
Jason: I am but since you don't want to talk, fine then.
Tony: Sigh.
Cyndi: I'm full. See you guys later. (Ran off before they could say anything)
Jason: The both of them are acting pretty weird this morning.
Tony: You won't want to know why. It is a complicated matter.
Jason: Ok. (munch his sandwich)
Tony: Sigh. You never change.
Cyndi was rushing to Sam's room,
Cyndi: (knocks)
Sam: Come in the door isn't locked.
Cyndi: (open the door and went in) Are you ok?
Sam: Yeah.
Cyndi: Brought some sandwiches for you in case you are hungry.
Sam: Thanks. Leave them on the table.
Cyndi: What's bothering you?
Sam: Nothing.
Cyndi: You can't lie to me.
Sam: Let's forget about that. Well... I'm also curious about you and Zax.
Cyndi: him and me? It's not what you think. I can't tell you the real thing but I’ll tell you as soon as I can, ok?
Sam: I don't mind you two together. By the way, the both of you make a cute couple.
Cyndi: No. We... never mind. [Why can't you understand?!]
Sam: [Although I don't really like the idea of you coupling with Zax but if that's what make you happy then that it is. I really don't mind... or maybe I do?]
Jason: Yeah, why aren't you eating Sam?
Sam: I don't feel like eating.
Cyndi: Are you alright?
Sam: Yup, I’m ok.
Cyndi: Then eat a little. You have to go to work later.
Sam: Ok. (Took a bite) I think I’ll go back to my room first. (Got up and left)
Jason: What's up with him?
Tony: Something you wouldn't want to know.
Jason: Ok.
Tony: Hey! Doesn't your curiosity tickle you?
Jason: Huh?
Tony: Aren't you concerned?
Jason: I am but since you don't want to talk, fine then.
Tony: Sigh.
Cyndi: I'm full. See you guys later. (Ran off before they could say anything)
Jason: The both of them are acting pretty weird this morning.
Tony: You won't want to know why. It is a complicated matter.
Jason: Ok. (munch his sandwich)
Tony: Sigh. You never change.
Cyndi was rushing to Sam's room,
Cyndi: (knocks)
Sam: Come in the door isn't locked.
Cyndi: (open the door and went in) Are you ok?
Sam: Yeah.
Cyndi: Brought some sandwiches for you in case you are hungry.
Sam: Thanks. Leave them on the table.
Cyndi: What's bothering you?
Sam: Nothing.
Cyndi: You can't lie to me.
Sam: Let's forget about that. Well... I'm also curious about you and Zax.
Cyndi: him and me? It's not what you think. I can't tell you the real thing but I’ll tell you as soon as I can, ok?
Sam: I don't mind you two together. By the way, the both of you make a cute couple.
Cyndi: No. We... never mind. [Why can't you understand?!]
Sam: [Although I don't really like the idea of you coupling with Zax but if that's what make you happy then that it is. I really don't mind... or maybe I do?]
The Life of Orphans - Chapter 28
That night, Cyndi reached her room and open her door as quiet as she could.
Cyndi: Why am I so scared? The guys are not allowed in the girls’ dormitory during the night. Phew. Then, I don't have to worry so much. (Yawns) Tired. Go to sleep now and leave all the thinking for tomorrow.
Next morning,
Someone knocking on Cyndi's room door,
Cyndi: (half asleep) Why so early in the morning? I still want to sleep.
More knocking on the door,
Cyndi: Argh! People still need sleep here. (Cover her head with her pillow)
Tony: Cyndi Wang Xin Ling! If you're not going to open the door, we are still coming in. (feels the side of the door)
Cyndi always kept an extra key in a hole/slot at the side of her room door to prevent her from getting stuck outside when she forgotten about her keys.
Tony unlocked the door and the three of them went in.
Jason: Oye! Wake up!
Sam: If she still wants to sleep let her sleep.
Tony: Don't you want to know how they got together?
Sam: Umm... [I don't mind not knowing anyway I don't think I want to know either]
Jason: I know you are hiding from us. Wake up and explain.
Tony: Yup. You should tell us that you had a boyfriend especially it's someone we know.
Cyndi: (from under her pillow) I don't have a boyfriend and I want to sleep.
Sam: Let her sleep then.
Tony: Don't spoil the whole thing.
Cyndi: Tony, you are like Zax now.
Tony: You are siding him now?
Cyndi: Nope, I’m just saying that he influenced you.
Jason: How did the two of you started?
Cyndi: Start what?
Tony: Don't act.
Cyndi: It's actually not like what you see.
Sam: Then?
Cyndi: About him, and me it's not what you guys think. I can't say it now, I promised I’ll explain when it's time. It's really not actually true.
She's actually explaining to Sam.
Tony: When's the time? Marriage?
Cyndi: Come on. I'll tell you everything I can when I’m able to, ok?
Sam: Ok. You're still tired right?
Cyndi: Nope, I’m awake now because of some people. (Glared at Tony)
Tony: What did I do? (Acting innocent)
Cyndi: Do you guys need to work? or we'll have breakfast together?
Sam: Fine with me. We'll see you in five minutes.
Cyndi: Ok.
Cyndi: Why am I so scared? The guys are not allowed in the girls’ dormitory during the night. Phew. Then, I don't have to worry so much. (Yawns) Tired. Go to sleep now and leave all the thinking for tomorrow.
Next morning,
Someone knocking on Cyndi's room door,
Cyndi: (half asleep) Why so early in the morning? I still want to sleep.
More knocking on the door,
Cyndi: Argh! People still need sleep here. (Cover her head with her pillow)
Tony: Cyndi Wang Xin Ling! If you're not going to open the door, we are still coming in. (feels the side of the door)
Cyndi always kept an extra key in a hole/slot at the side of her room door to prevent her from getting stuck outside when she forgotten about her keys.
Tony unlocked the door and the three of them went in.
Jason: Oye! Wake up!
Sam: If she still wants to sleep let her sleep.
Tony: Don't you want to know how they got together?
Sam: Umm... [I don't mind not knowing anyway I don't think I want to know either]
Jason: I know you are hiding from us. Wake up and explain.
Tony: Yup. You should tell us that you had a boyfriend especially it's someone we know.
Cyndi: (from under her pillow) I don't have a boyfriend and I want to sleep.
Sam: Let her sleep then.
Tony: Don't spoil the whole thing.
Cyndi: Tony, you are like Zax now.
Tony: You are siding him now?
Cyndi: Nope, I’m just saying that he influenced you.
Jason: How did the two of you started?
Cyndi: Start what?
Tony: Don't act.
Cyndi: It's actually not like what you see.
Sam: Then?
Cyndi: About him, and me it's not what you guys think. I can't say it now, I promised I’ll explain when it's time. It's really not actually true.
She's actually explaining to Sam.
Tony: When's the time? Marriage?
Cyndi: Come on. I'll tell you everything I can when I’m able to, ok?
Sam: Ok. You're still tired right?
Cyndi: Nope, I’m awake now because of some people. (Glared at Tony)
Tony: What did I do? (Acting innocent)
Cyndi: Do you guys need to work? or we'll have breakfast together?
Sam: Fine with me. We'll see you in five minutes.
Cyndi: Ok.
The Life of Orphans - Chapter 27
Sam: What!
Tony: Wow! Calm down.
Sam: Cyndi and Zax?
Tony: Yup, I saw it with my very own eyes.
Sam: No way! It might be a mistake.
Tony: I have perfect eyesight and it's so obvious about it. Cyndi's been back late at night these few days.
Sam: It can't be. [ Why am I like this? Why can't I take it? Why do I feel so..... not comfortable?]
Tony: Hello? So?
Sam: What?
Tony: We're going to have fun tonight. (Smirks) I just hope that Cyndi will come back earlier.
Sam: you told Jason already?
Tony: Not yet. He wasn't even back yet.
Sam: Ok. I'll go back to my room now. See you later.
Tony: Ok. (after Sam left) Haha. I thought Cyndi used to like Sam? Maybe it was my mistake but it was so obvious. Well, I’m happy for her anyway. Hard to believe that they are together especially they always quarrel and never agree in anything. I can't wait till she gets back.
A while later, Jason came back from work,
Tony: Jason! I just have to tell you the biggest news! Something that you would never thought of.
Jason: Is it about Zax and Cyndi?
Tony: (shocked) How did you know?
Jason: I just met them. They were my customers.
Tony: What!
Jason: Just now...
In the restaurant,
Cyndi: Are you sure this will work?
Zax: I think so. If someone can't see our eyes that means he might can't identify us.
Cyndi: You and your lame logic again.
Zax: If you think it's so lame then take off your sunglasses.
Cyndi: Fine. (Took them off)
Zax: Oye! You really took them off.
Cyndi: I accept your dare. See who wins?
Zax: Ok, ok. You win. Don't kid around, ok?
ZD: Hey! Are you two going in?
Zax: Coming! Now, put those back on.
Cyndi: Why do I have to listen to you?
Zax: Fine then. Please?
Cyndi: You owe me a lot for this.Zax: Ok, whatever you say.
Waiter: Are you going to order now?
ZD: Yes, we are.
Just then Zax and Cyndi sat down.
Zax: Just our luck, why does he have to serve us?
Cyndi: Oh my god! Aren’t there any other waiters here?
ZD: My son was once a worker here. He will take the orders. (points to Zax)
Zax: Oh no.
Jason walks over to Zax,
Jason: So, may I have your orders?
Zax: Ok then. (Trying to make his voice as deep as possible and Cyndi couldn't help giggling because of that.) We'll have ..... (Glared at Cyndi and gave her a don't-laugh look)
Jason: [This guy and the girl beside him looks awfully familiar, wonder why are they dress up like that?] Excuse me, sir. Can you take your hat off?
Zax: Why? Hats are allowed in this restaurant. (this time in his normal voice)
Jason: Zax?
Zax: [Oh no.] Who? (Deep voice again)
Jason: You can't fool me, Zax.
Zax: You got the wrong guy here.
Jason: If that's so I’m sorry. Cyndi, remember to go back in time.
Cyndi: I will. [ Ahh! why did i answer?!]
Jason: Ok. (smiles cheekily)
Zax: Why do you have to answer him?
Cyndi: I did it on accident. I don't expect him to be so smart to trick me like that.
Zax: He knows everything now.
Cyndi: The worst thing is, he don't know that we are actually not what he's thinking.
ZD: What are the two of you mumbling about?
Zax: Nothing.
Cyndi: I'm doomed when I get back.
Tony: So they were hiding it from us.
Jason: Wonder why?
Tony: We'll get the answer as soon as Cyndi gets back.
Tony: Wow! Calm down.
Sam: Cyndi and Zax?
Tony: Yup, I saw it with my very own eyes.
Sam: No way! It might be a mistake.
Tony: I have perfect eyesight and it's so obvious about it. Cyndi's been back late at night these few days.
Sam: It can't be. [ Why am I like this? Why can't I take it? Why do I feel so..... not comfortable?]
Tony: Hello? So?
Sam: What?
Tony: We're going to have fun tonight. (Smirks) I just hope that Cyndi will come back earlier.
Sam: you told Jason already?
Tony: Not yet. He wasn't even back yet.
Sam: Ok. I'll go back to my room now. See you later.
Tony: Ok. (after Sam left) Haha. I thought Cyndi used to like Sam? Maybe it was my mistake but it was so obvious. Well, I’m happy for her anyway. Hard to believe that they are together especially they always quarrel and never agree in anything. I can't wait till she gets back.
A while later, Jason came back from work,
Tony: Jason! I just have to tell you the biggest news! Something that you would never thought of.
Jason: Is it about Zax and Cyndi?
Tony: (shocked) How did you know?
Jason: I just met them. They were my customers.
Tony: What!
Jason: Just now...
In the restaurant,
Cyndi: Are you sure this will work?
Zax: I think so. If someone can't see our eyes that means he might can't identify us.
Cyndi: You and your lame logic again.
Zax: If you think it's so lame then take off your sunglasses.
Cyndi: Fine. (Took them off)
Zax: Oye! You really took them off.
Cyndi: I accept your dare. See who wins?
Zax: Ok, ok. You win. Don't kid around, ok?
ZD: Hey! Are you two going in?
Zax: Coming! Now, put those back on.
Cyndi: Why do I have to listen to you?
Zax: Fine then. Please?
Cyndi: You owe me a lot for this.Zax: Ok, whatever you say.
Waiter: Are you going to order now?
ZD: Yes, we are.
Just then Zax and Cyndi sat down.
Zax: Just our luck, why does he have to serve us?
Cyndi: Oh my god! Aren’t there any other waiters here?
ZD: My son was once a worker here. He will take the orders. (points to Zax)
Zax: Oh no.
Jason walks over to Zax,
Jason: So, may I have your orders?
Zax: Ok then. (Trying to make his voice as deep as possible and Cyndi couldn't help giggling because of that.) We'll have ..... (Glared at Cyndi and gave her a don't-laugh look)
Jason: [This guy and the girl beside him looks awfully familiar, wonder why are they dress up like that?] Excuse me, sir. Can you take your hat off?
Zax: Why? Hats are allowed in this restaurant. (this time in his normal voice)
Jason: Zax?
Zax: [Oh no.] Who? (Deep voice again)
Jason: You can't fool me, Zax.
Zax: You got the wrong guy here.
Jason: If that's so I’m sorry. Cyndi, remember to go back in time.
Cyndi: I will. [ Ahh! why did i answer?!]
Jason: Ok. (smiles cheekily)
Zax: Why do you have to answer him?
Cyndi: I did it on accident. I don't expect him to be so smart to trick me like that.
Zax: He knows everything now.
Cyndi: The worst thing is, he don't know that we are actually not what he's thinking.
ZD: What are the two of you mumbling about?
Zax: Nothing.
Cyndi: I'm doomed when I get back.
Tony: So they were hiding it from us.
Jason: Wonder why?
Tony: We'll get the answer as soon as Cyndi gets back.
The Life of Orphans - Chapter 26
Cyndi continue being Zax's "girlfriend" and a permanent visitor to his house.
Zax: Dad, Cyndi and I are going out.
ZD: Ok, we're expecting you two to come home for dinner.
Zax: We will. (Opens the door and went out)
Cyndi: So now, where are we going?
Zax: I don't know yet.
Cyndi: Then why did you say that we were going out?
Zax: Can you see dad's face? He's like wanting us to get married or something.
Cyndi: Hehe, I sensed that too.
Zax: Let's just walk around first?
Cyndi: Ok. but first can you let go your hand? We're out of the house already.
Zax: Heh. (Let go) Sorry.
Cyndi: Are you sure you don't want to tell them what is happening?
Zax: Who?
Cyndi: Tony, Sam and Jason.
Zax: Oh, I don't feel like telling them. I'll tell them when I’m ready.
Cyndi: But I always don't know what to say to them when they asked me about where have I been and who am I with.
Zax: Just say that you found yourself a boyfriend.
Cyndi: Crazy! You and your lame ideas.
Zax: What lame? I'm helping you, you know?
Cyndi: Hah! Who's helping whom?
Zax: Me helping you, of course!
Cyndi: look who's talking?
Zax: Zax Wang Ren Fu. Who else?
Cyndi: Wait!
Zax: What? Haha, you never beat me in quarrels.
Cyndi: Who said so? Look there!
Zax: Tony! What is he doing here?
Cyndi: Doing his job, of course. Sending take-aways, dumbo.
Zax: Oh no, we must not let him see us.
Cyndi: Then why are you still standing here? Let's hide somewhere! Sigh... Hard communicating with Dumbo here.
Zax: Whom are you calling Dumbo?
Cyndi: You! Who else?
Zax: You...
Tony: Hi, Zax. Long time no see.
Zax: Ah! Umm... Hi. (Turn around for Cyndi but she's no where to be seen)
Tony: Why didn't you come back and visit us? Forgotten us already?
Zax: Of course not. I was thinking of going over but ...
Tony: Busy? Nevermind. You can drop in anytime. I'm late now. See you!
Zax: ok, see you.
Cyndi: That was close.
Zax: Where have you been?
Cyndi: Hiding, Dumbo. You want us to get caught?
Zax:Of course not and can you stop calling me Dumbo?
Cyndi: Nope, because you really are Dumbo just that you can't fly.
Zax: You! (Chase her)
They didn't notice that Tony was just around the corner and saw everything.
Tony: Fancy hiding it from us. You are facing trouble tonight, Cyndi Wang. Haha, wonder what will Sam's reaction be?
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ZD: Renfu, let's go to the restaurant you used to work for dinner?Zax: What?
ZD: The restaurant you used to work?
Zax: I know. but why there? I know lots of other restaurants.
Cyndi: Why can't we... (Suddenly remember that Jason is still working there) Yeah, there are lots of other nice restaurants everywhere.
ZD: But I want to see the place that you have been working for the past few years.
Zax: (Finds it hard to disappoint his dad) Ok.
Cyndi: (stared at him surprisingly) Ok?
Zax: Yup, get ready we are going there at seven sharp.
Cyndi: Are you serious?
Zax: Let's just hope that Jason's in the day shift.
Cyndi: But he usually worked the whole day.
Zax: Maybe he won't without me.
Cyndi: yeah right, as if you are so important. I don't understand why you don't want to tell them this? They are your friends and friends are supposed to share problems.
Zax: I just want to make this whole thing look real.
Cyndi: How do you suppose to do that? It's already a fake!
Zax: Lower your voice!
Cyndi: Oooppps... =P Sorry. Why should I care anyway? You'll just have to blurt everything out when they find out.
Later,
ZD: What's wrong with the two of you? One in sunglasses and a hat and one with sunglasses and a cap.
Cyndi and Zax looked at each other and try hard not to laugh.
ZD: Are you two that famous in that restaurant?
Zax: I thought you said you wouldn't care if they find out of not.
Cyndi: I'm always considerate. You better remember this one.
Zax: Haha. Does that mean I have to say thanks?
Cyndi: Of course, what else should you say?
Zax: That I won't thank you.
Cyndi: Dumbo!
Zax: Dad, Cyndi and I are going out.
ZD: Ok, we're expecting you two to come home for dinner.
Zax: We will. (Opens the door and went out)
Cyndi: So now, where are we going?
Zax: I don't know yet.
Cyndi: Then why did you say that we were going out?
Zax: Can you see dad's face? He's like wanting us to get married or something.
Cyndi: Hehe, I sensed that too.
Zax: Let's just walk around first?
Cyndi: Ok. but first can you let go your hand? We're out of the house already.
Zax: Heh. (Let go) Sorry.
Cyndi: Are you sure you don't want to tell them what is happening?
Zax: Who?
Cyndi: Tony, Sam and Jason.
Zax: Oh, I don't feel like telling them. I'll tell them when I’m ready.
Cyndi: But I always don't know what to say to them when they asked me about where have I been and who am I with.
Zax: Just say that you found yourself a boyfriend.
Cyndi: Crazy! You and your lame ideas.
Zax: What lame? I'm helping you, you know?
Cyndi: Hah! Who's helping whom?
Zax: Me helping you, of course!
Cyndi: look who's talking?
Zax: Zax Wang Ren Fu. Who else?
Cyndi: Wait!
Zax: What? Haha, you never beat me in quarrels.
Cyndi: Who said so? Look there!
Zax: Tony! What is he doing here?
Cyndi: Doing his job, of course. Sending take-aways, dumbo.
Zax: Oh no, we must not let him see us.
Cyndi: Then why are you still standing here? Let's hide somewhere! Sigh... Hard communicating with Dumbo here.
Zax: Whom are you calling Dumbo?
Cyndi: You! Who else?
Zax: You...
Tony: Hi, Zax. Long time no see.
Zax: Ah! Umm... Hi. (Turn around for Cyndi but she's no where to be seen)
Tony: Why didn't you come back and visit us? Forgotten us already?
Zax: Of course not. I was thinking of going over but ...
Tony: Busy? Nevermind. You can drop in anytime. I'm late now. See you!
Zax: ok, see you.
Cyndi: That was close.
Zax: Where have you been?
Cyndi: Hiding, Dumbo. You want us to get caught?
Zax:Of course not and can you stop calling me Dumbo?
Cyndi: Nope, because you really are Dumbo just that you can't fly.
Zax: You! (Chase her)
They didn't notice that Tony was just around the corner and saw everything.
Tony: Fancy hiding it from us. You are facing trouble tonight, Cyndi Wang. Haha, wonder what will Sam's reaction be?
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ZD: Renfu, let's go to the restaurant you used to work for dinner?Zax: What?
ZD: The restaurant you used to work?
Zax: I know. but why there? I know lots of other restaurants.
Cyndi: Why can't we... (Suddenly remember that Jason is still working there) Yeah, there are lots of other nice restaurants everywhere.
ZD: But I want to see the place that you have been working for the past few years.
Zax: (Finds it hard to disappoint his dad) Ok.
Cyndi: (stared at him surprisingly) Ok?
Zax: Yup, get ready we are going there at seven sharp.
Cyndi: Are you serious?
Zax: Let's just hope that Jason's in the day shift.
Cyndi: But he usually worked the whole day.
Zax: Maybe he won't without me.
Cyndi: yeah right, as if you are so important. I don't understand why you don't want to tell them this? They are your friends and friends are supposed to share problems.
Zax: I just want to make this whole thing look real.
Cyndi: How do you suppose to do that? It's already a fake!
Zax: Lower your voice!
Cyndi: Oooppps... =P Sorry. Why should I care anyway? You'll just have to blurt everything out when they find out.
Later,
ZD: What's wrong with the two of you? One in sunglasses and a hat and one with sunglasses and a cap.
Cyndi and Zax looked at each other and try hard not to laugh.
ZD: Are you two that famous in that restaurant?
Zax: I thought you said you wouldn't care if they find out of not.
Cyndi: I'm always considerate. You better remember this one.
Zax: Haha. Does that mean I have to say thanks?
Cyndi: Of course, what else should you say?
Zax: That I won't thank you.
Cyndi: Dumbo!
Monday, April 9, 2007
The Life of Orphans - Chapter 25
When Zax's dad is out from the hospital.
Back at their house,
Zax: Dad, this is my girlfriend, Cyndi Wang.
Cyndi: Hi, uncle. You can call me Cyndi.
ZD: Oh, nice to meet you. Looks like my son didn't disappoint me. You really are pretty.
Cyndi: (blushed) Hehe, thanks.
Zax: She's not only pretty but smart too. She's the top of her whole form.
ZD: Really. Then you must treat her better, son.
Cyndi looked at Zax surprisingly. Zax never praised her before or even said anything good about her, they quarrel all the time.
Cyndi: [Looks like he's really serious in this daddy business]
ZD: Cyndi, since you are here. Why don't you stay for dinner?
Cyndi: Huh? (Whisper to Zax) I need to be back before 9.30.
Zax: (whisper back) I'll make sure you get back before that.
Cyndi: (nod) Ok then.
ZD: Good. So, should we go out and eat or we should stay at home?
Zax: It's up to you, dad.
ZD: Cyndi, what do you think?
Cyndi: Anything will do.
ZD: I can't make up my mind. I'm so happy that Renfu have a girlfriend. (Smiled at them)
Zax and Cyndi returned a weak smile.
At last they all went out for dinner.
ZD: So Cyndi, You know Renfu since you two were kids?
Cyndi: Yes.
ZD: Did he create any trouble for you?
Cyndi: Uh? (Zax gave a pleading look)
Zax: [Please don't say anything bad. I want to give my dad a good impression.]
Cyndi: Err... Nope.
Zax: (relieved)
Cyndi: He's a nice person.
Zax gave a thank-you look.
After dinner,
ZD: Renfu, you can send Cyndi home. Gem and I will go back ourselves.
Zax: Ok.
ZD: You have the keys right?
Zax: Umm.. (Check his pockets) Yup.
ZD: Ok then. Bye.
Zax and Cyndi: Bye.
After they left,
Cyndi: Your stepmother sure is quiet today.
Zax: Of course she is. You're the main topic today and I don't think she can find anything to pick on you.
Cyndi: Really? You've changed.
Zax: Did I?
Cyndi: Yup, you were never so kind to me.
Zax: Well, you are my "girlfriend".
Cyndi: Speaking about girlfriends. When are you going to find a real one?
Zax: You're not bad.
Cyndi: Don't joke around.
Cyndi was opening her room door when...
Tony: There you are. Boy, we were worried.
Cyndi: Why?
Sam: Miss Wang, why did you go out not informing us? We thought you were lost or something.
Cyndi: Sorry then. I went out with ... [Zax told me not to spill a word] myself.
Tony: It's ok now that you're back. Don't do that anymore, ok?
Cyndi: Ok, ok. Stop nagging.
The guys leave Cyndi's room,
Tony: Sam, don't you think that shouldn't have been that harsh on Cyndi.
Sam: Was i? But she should have told us that she was going out or anything.
Tony: Cyndi's old enough now to do what she wants to do.
Sam: What if something bad happen to her? Someone like Ray out there?
Tony: Cyndi is able to take care of herself now. She's not the little girl who cries everyday in the orphanage anymore.
Sam: Maybe she is. She really had grown.
Back at their house,
Zax: Dad, this is my girlfriend, Cyndi Wang.
Cyndi: Hi, uncle. You can call me Cyndi.
ZD: Oh, nice to meet you. Looks like my son didn't disappoint me. You really are pretty.
Cyndi: (blushed) Hehe, thanks.
Zax: She's not only pretty but smart too. She's the top of her whole form.
ZD: Really. Then you must treat her better, son.
Cyndi looked at Zax surprisingly. Zax never praised her before or even said anything good about her, they quarrel all the time.
Cyndi: [Looks like he's really serious in this daddy business]
ZD: Cyndi, since you are here. Why don't you stay for dinner?
Cyndi: Huh? (Whisper to Zax) I need to be back before 9.30.
Zax: (whisper back) I'll make sure you get back before that.
Cyndi: (nod) Ok then.
ZD: Good. So, should we go out and eat or we should stay at home?
Zax: It's up to you, dad.
ZD: Cyndi, what do you think?
Cyndi: Anything will do.
ZD: I can't make up my mind. I'm so happy that Renfu have a girlfriend. (Smiled at them)
Zax and Cyndi returned a weak smile.
At last they all went out for dinner.
ZD: So Cyndi, You know Renfu since you two were kids?
Cyndi: Yes.
ZD: Did he create any trouble for you?
Cyndi: Uh? (Zax gave a pleading look)
Zax: [Please don't say anything bad. I want to give my dad a good impression.]
Cyndi: Err... Nope.
Zax: (relieved)
Cyndi: He's a nice person.
Zax gave a thank-you look.
After dinner,
ZD: Renfu, you can send Cyndi home. Gem and I will go back ourselves.
Zax: Ok.
ZD: You have the keys right?
Zax: Umm.. (Check his pockets) Yup.
ZD: Ok then. Bye.
Zax and Cyndi: Bye.
After they left,
Cyndi: Your stepmother sure is quiet today.
Zax: Of course she is. You're the main topic today and I don't think she can find anything to pick on you.
Cyndi: Really? You've changed.
Zax: Did I?
Cyndi: Yup, you were never so kind to me.
Zax: Well, you are my "girlfriend".
Cyndi: Speaking about girlfriends. When are you going to find a real one?
Zax: You're not bad.
Cyndi: Don't joke around.
Cyndi was opening her room door when...
Tony: There you are. Boy, we were worried.
Cyndi: Why?
Sam: Miss Wang, why did you go out not informing us? We thought you were lost or something.
Cyndi: Sorry then. I went out with ... [Zax told me not to spill a word] myself.
Tony: It's ok now that you're back. Don't do that anymore, ok?
Cyndi: Ok, ok. Stop nagging.
The guys leave Cyndi's room,
Tony: Sam, don't you think that shouldn't have been that harsh on Cyndi.
Sam: Was i? But she should have told us that she was going out or anything.
Tony: Cyndi's old enough now to do what she wants to do.
Sam: What if something bad happen to her? Someone like Ray out there?
Tony: Cyndi is able to take care of herself now. She's not the little girl who cries everyday in the orphanage anymore.
Sam: Maybe she is. She really had grown.
The Life of Orphans - Chapter 24
Back in Zax's room,
Zax: I'm doomed! Where can I find a girlfriend in such a short time? Who will want to be my girlfriend? I was never serious on finding one. Who do I know? Cyndi? Will she help? Hebe? Will she mind? Who should I ask first? I think I better ask Cyndi first; she's closer to me anyway. How should I ask? Another problem! AHH!
A few seconds later,
Zax: Hmm... funny. No one yelled at me. I guess she went out. (Holding his Hp) How should I say this? Cyndi, can you be my girlfriend for a few months? No way. This won't work. Should I blurt everything to her and tell her not to tell anyone? Why should I not tell anyone? I just don't want them to know. (Flipping his Hp cover) Should I call or not?
A few minutes later,
Zax: Hello? Cyndi?
Cyndi: Yes?
Zax: This is Zax.
Cyndi: Oh, hi Zax. How's life.
Zax: Fine. I need your help. Are you free now?
Cyndi: Yes.
Zax: Ok. We'll meet at xxx restaurant in half an hour.
Cyndi: Ok.
Zax: Wait!
Cyndi: What?
Zax: Don't tell anyone I called.
Cyndi: Why?
Zax: I'll tell you later.
Cyndi (puzzled) Ok.
Zax: See you then.
Cyndi: Bye. (Press the hang-up button) Weird. I was just going to spread the news that he called.
At xxx restaurant,
Cyndi: Am I late? (As she pulls the chair out and sat down)
Zax: Nope. Just in time. I don't mind anyway.
Cyndi: So what's your problem?
Zax: Can you be my girlfriend? [What am I saying?! I'm not supposed to be so straightforward!]
Cyndi: (kind of shocked) I beg your pardon?
Zax: Well, it's like this. (Paused) My dad is suffering from cancer and he hasn't got much time now. He said he might not be able to see my wedding but he hope to see my girlfriend. And i guess you know pretty well that I don't have one but I lied to him that I have one since that's the only thing I can do.
Cyndi: So you want me to be your girlfriend and meet your father?
Zax: You mind?
Cyndi: Of course I do ......... not!
Zax: Really?
Cyndi: It's not real right? I don't mind then.
Zax: Thanks!
Cyndi: We are friend since we were kids. How can I not help you?
Zax: But there's one thing. Can you don't tell anyone about this?
Cyndi: Why?
Zax: I just don't want anyone to know that my dad is sick.
Cyndi: Not even Tony, Sam and Jason?
Zax: Yes.
Cyndi: Ok then. So how's life?
Zax: Boring and with that woman yelling at me every time I do something. She always have something to say on whatever I do.
They chatted along...
Zax: I'm doomed! Where can I find a girlfriend in such a short time? Who will want to be my girlfriend? I was never serious on finding one. Who do I know? Cyndi? Will she help? Hebe? Will she mind? Who should I ask first? I think I better ask Cyndi first; she's closer to me anyway. How should I ask? Another problem! AHH!
A few seconds later,
Zax: Hmm... funny. No one yelled at me. I guess she went out. (Holding his Hp) How should I say this? Cyndi, can you be my girlfriend for a few months? No way. This won't work. Should I blurt everything to her and tell her not to tell anyone? Why should I not tell anyone? I just don't want them to know. (Flipping his Hp cover) Should I call or not?
A few minutes later,
Zax: Hello? Cyndi?
Cyndi: Yes?
Zax: This is Zax.
Cyndi: Oh, hi Zax. How's life.
Zax: Fine. I need your help. Are you free now?
Cyndi: Yes.
Zax: Ok. We'll meet at xxx restaurant in half an hour.
Cyndi: Ok.
Zax: Wait!
Cyndi: What?
Zax: Don't tell anyone I called.
Cyndi: Why?
Zax: I'll tell you later.
Cyndi (puzzled) Ok.
Zax: See you then.
Cyndi: Bye. (Press the hang-up button) Weird. I was just going to spread the news that he called.
At xxx restaurant,
Cyndi: Am I late? (As she pulls the chair out and sat down)
Zax: Nope. Just in time. I don't mind anyway.
Cyndi: So what's your problem?
Zax: Can you be my girlfriend? [What am I saying?! I'm not supposed to be so straightforward!]
Cyndi: (kind of shocked) I beg your pardon?
Zax: Well, it's like this. (Paused) My dad is suffering from cancer and he hasn't got much time now. He said he might not be able to see my wedding but he hope to see my girlfriend. And i guess you know pretty well that I don't have one but I lied to him that I have one since that's the only thing I can do.
Cyndi: So you want me to be your girlfriend and meet your father?
Zax: You mind?
Cyndi: Of course I do ......... not!
Zax: Really?
Cyndi: It's not real right? I don't mind then.
Zax: Thanks!
Cyndi: We are friend since we were kids. How can I not help you?
Zax: But there's one thing. Can you don't tell anyone about this?
Cyndi: Why?
Zax: I just don't want anyone to know that my dad is sick.
Cyndi: Not even Tony, Sam and Jason?
Zax: Yes.
Cyndi: Ok then. So how's life?
Zax: Boring and with that woman yelling at me every time I do something. She always have something to say on whatever I do.
They chatted along...
The Life of Orphans - Chapter 23
Tony: It's so quiet without Zax around.
Jason: We'll be starting work this Monday; I wonder Zax will still be working?
Tony: I think he'll continue. He loves that job.
Cyndi: But his family is so rich. Do you think they will let their only long-lost son work as a waiter?
Sam: I guess Cyndi has a point there.
Tony: Maybe they will let him because he's their only-long-lost son.
Jason: I sure hope so. I can't work there alone without him guiding me what to do or say.
On Zax's side,
Zax was in his room lying on his bed,
Zax: I wonder how are they doing right now? It feels so funny without Tony nagging me, Cyndi arguing with me, forcing Jason to speak more than two sentences and betting with Sam on basketball games. Sigh. Wait a minute; I have to start work on Monday. I get to see them after all. YES!
Voice: Can you please not shout? You are not the only one in this house!
Zax: What am I doing here anyway? She's so annoying. That's even worst than before. She just dislikes whatever I do. If it's not for dad I won't be here. But wait, I'm leaving in a week's time. YES!
Voice: Oye!
Zax: SORRY! Since I’m in a good mood.
Just then there was a phone call,
Zax: She'll get that. I don't want anyone to know that I’m here.
Voice: Oye! Are you deaf? Can you hear the phone is ringing?
Zax: Who's the one deaf? (Walks out from his room and saw that his stepmother was doing a mask) I thought you were supposed to stay still when you are doing a mask? I wonder how did she shout so much and not getting a crack? (Pick up the phone) Hello?
From the phone: Hello, are you a family member of Mr. Wang?
Zax: Umm.... Yes, I am.
FTP (From the phone): Mr. Wang is now in the hospital. Can you please come over?
Zax: WHAT! I will straight away. (Hang Up)
ZSM (Zax's stepmother. Dunno what name should I give her): Can you not shout for once?
Zax: Dad is in the hospital! We have to get there quick!
ZSM: (mutters) It's not the first time, what's the rush?
Zax: OYE! Are you coming or not.
ZSM: Yes.
In the hospital,
Zax: How is he?
Doctor: His condition is not improving. I guess there isn't much time for him now. Just let him enjoy.
Zax: WHAT! He's dying?! No way! What is he suffering from?
Doctor: You don't know? It's lung cancer. And please lower your volume.
Zax: Sorry. Thanks.
Doctor: I'll leave now. You can go in.
Zax: Why didn't you tell me?!
ZSM: I thought you know.
Zax: How am I supposed to know? I just came back a few days ago!
ZSM: Oic, That's means you're not back just to inherit your father's properties?
Zax: I don't need anything from him. Is that why you always pick on me? You thought I was going to inherit dad's property? You thought I was going to get everything? Don't you?
ZSM: Isn't that what you always want? You and your mom will always be the first in his heart. What about me? After everything I did for him.
Zax: You just want his money.
ZD (Zax's Dad): Zax? You're here?
Zax: Yes, dad. I'm here. Why didn't you tell me?
ZD: I don't want you to worry.
Zax: But I’m your son, I have the right to know. Is that why you want me back so badly?
ZD: I always knew that you live in the orphanage. I didn't fetch you back because I see that you were much happier there than you were at home.
Zax: (turn to ZSM) We would like to talk alone.
ZSM: Ok. (Went out)
Zax: Dad, how are you doing these few years?
ZD: Fine.
Zax: How long had you have cancer?
ZD: Never mind that. I heard you've been doing well in school. You even made it into the school basketball team. I am really proud of you.
Zax: The doc said ...
ZD: Said I don't have much time now right? It's ok, son. It's almost time. I can't wait to see your mum.
Zax: No. I just met up with you. You can't just go and leave me here like that!
ZD: I don't really have anything to worry about except you and Gem (Zax's stepmother, just thought of the name). I really owe her a lot. I didn't really care for her since our marriage.
Zax: (mutters) I don't thinks she cares. All she cares about is money.
ZD: Can you help me look after her? She really cares about you, she cried so much when you were missing.
Zax: Really? What did she tell you?
ZD: I don't really remember but I know she's really sad and she blames herself a lot.
Zax: (mutters) Yeah right. It's her who sent me to the orphanage.
ZD: Have you found yourself a girlfriend?
Zax: (shock to that question) Huh?
ZD: I know it's a little early for you but I know I might not be able to see your wedding.
Zax: Yup. I got one. She's really pretty.
ZD: Really? When are you going to introduce her to me?
Zax: As soon as you're out of here.
Jason: We'll be starting work this Monday; I wonder Zax will still be working?
Tony: I think he'll continue. He loves that job.
Cyndi: But his family is so rich. Do you think they will let their only long-lost son work as a waiter?
Sam: I guess Cyndi has a point there.
Tony: Maybe they will let him because he's their only-long-lost son.
Jason: I sure hope so. I can't work there alone without him guiding me what to do or say.
On Zax's side,
Zax was in his room lying on his bed,
Zax: I wonder how are they doing right now? It feels so funny without Tony nagging me, Cyndi arguing with me, forcing Jason to speak more than two sentences and betting with Sam on basketball games. Sigh. Wait a minute; I have to start work on Monday. I get to see them after all. YES!
Voice: Can you please not shout? You are not the only one in this house!
Zax: What am I doing here anyway? She's so annoying. That's even worst than before. She just dislikes whatever I do. If it's not for dad I won't be here. But wait, I'm leaving in a week's time. YES!
Voice: Oye!
Zax: SORRY! Since I’m in a good mood.
Just then there was a phone call,
Zax: She'll get that. I don't want anyone to know that I’m here.
Voice: Oye! Are you deaf? Can you hear the phone is ringing?
Zax: Who's the one deaf? (Walks out from his room and saw that his stepmother was doing a mask) I thought you were supposed to stay still when you are doing a mask? I wonder how did she shout so much and not getting a crack? (Pick up the phone) Hello?
From the phone: Hello, are you a family member of Mr. Wang?
Zax: Umm.... Yes, I am.
FTP (From the phone): Mr. Wang is now in the hospital. Can you please come over?
Zax: WHAT! I will straight away. (Hang Up)
ZSM (Zax's stepmother. Dunno what name should I give her): Can you not shout for once?
Zax: Dad is in the hospital! We have to get there quick!
ZSM: (mutters) It's not the first time, what's the rush?
Zax: OYE! Are you coming or not.
ZSM: Yes.
In the hospital,
Zax: How is he?
Doctor: His condition is not improving. I guess there isn't much time for him now. Just let him enjoy.
Zax: WHAT! He's dying?! No way! What is he suffering from?
Doctor: You don't know? It's lung cancer. And please lower your volume.
Zax: Sorry. Thanks.
Doctor: I'll leave now. You can go in.
Zax: Why didn't you tell me?!
ZSM: I thought you know.
Zax: How am I supposed to know? I just came back a few days ago!
ZSM: Oic, That's means you're not back just to inherit your father's properties?
Zax: I don't need anything from him. Is that why you always pick on me? You thought I was going to inherit dad's property? You thought I was going to get everything? Don't you?
ZSM: Isn't that what you always want? You and your mom will always be the first in his heart. What about me? After everything I did for him.
Zax: You just want his money.
ZD (Zax's Dad): Zax? You're here?
Zax: Yes, dad. I'm here. Why didn't you tell me?
ZD: I don't want you to worry.
Zax: But I’m your son, I have the right to know. Is that why you want me back so badly?
ZD: I always knew that you live in the orphanage. I didn't fetch you back because I see that you were much happier there than you were at home.
Zax: (turn to ZSM) We would like to talk alone.
ZSM: Ok. (Went out)
Zax: Dad, how are you doing these few years?
ZD: Fine.
Zax: How long had you have cancer?
ZD: Never mind that. I heard you've been doing well in school. You even made it into the school basketball team. I am really proud of you.
Zax: The doc said ...
ZD: Said I don't have much time now right? It's ok, son. It's almost time. I can't wait to see your mum.
Zax: No. I just met up with you. You can't just go and leave me here like that!
ZD: I don't really have anything to worry about except you and Gem (Zax's stepmother, just thought of the name). I really owe her a lot. I didn't really care for her since our marriage.
Zax: (mutters) I don't thinks she cares. All she cares about is money.
ZD: Can you help me look after her? She really cares about you, she cried so much when you were missing.
Zax: Really? What did she tell you?
ZD: I don't really remember but I know she's really sad and she blames herself a lot.
Zax: (mutters) Yeah right. It's her who sent me to the orphanage.
ZD: Have you found yourself a girlfriend?
Zax: (shock to that question) Huh?
ZD: I know it's a little early for you but I know I might not be able to see your wedding.
Zax: Yup. I got one. She's really pretty.
ZD: Really? When are you going to introduce her to me?
Zax: As soon as you're out of here.
The Life of Orphans - Chapter 22
Cyndi saw Zax sitting alone later that day.
Cyndi: Hi.
Zax: Oh, hullo.
Cyndi: You look gloomy. Want to spill it out?
Zax: ...
Cyndi: If you don't want to it's ok.
Sam always told her if people don't want to talk about their problems just let them be. Cyndi always listens to Sam.
Zax: Ok, I’ll tell. I came to the orphanage because... I don't know how to explain.
Cyndi: It's ok. I have time.
Zax: You do but I don't. (Took a deep breath) Ok, I’m the only child in my family. My mom died because of cancer, which happened when I was 2. Then, my dad re-married to another woman. Well, I don't really like that woman but that woman hates me. She always think that it was me who made my dad misses my mom and neglecting her sometimes. When me dad is not around, she will beat me and do anything that made me suffer. Until one time my dad was going outstation for a few weeks, she took me to the orphanage and left me there. You all know that I was mischievous that time, it's because I don't want to be bullied. I thought if I started the whole thing first everyone will be scared of me and won't harm me. If it were not for you guys, I wouldn't know the feeling of having a family again.
Cyndi: So you don't want to go back?
Zax: I never thought of going back. I forgot all about my family. I much much happier at the orphanage with all of you.
Cyndi: if you didn't want to go back. Why don't you say so? They can't force you to go back if you refused.
Zax: I don't know. I don't know why I said yes. I don't hate my dad but why didn't he come looking for me since he knew I wasn't home?
Cyndi: Maybe he did but you didn't know.
Zax: I don't know what to do now. I must go back tomorrow and no turning back.
Tony: You can just go back. Feel free to come visit us sometimes.
Zax: When were you here? (Saw the others standing behind him) When were all of you here?
Sam: Since Cyndi was here. We heard everything. Sorry.
Zax: What the apology for? If I told Cyndi that means I meant to tell all of you, now I can save my energy to repeat the whole thing again.
None of them could laugh; they just gave a weak smile in return.
Zax: Why? I'm just going back. I'm not going to die, right?
Jason: But you sound like you don't really want to go.
Zax: Or is it you guys who don't want me to go?
Tony: Well, it won't be the same without you.
Zax: Nothing will change. I have to pack up now. See you guys soon. (Ran off)
Cyndi: He is unhappy but he still can afford to tell jokes.
Sam: let's just hope that he'll be happy back home.
Jason: Well, I’m not meaning to be mean or anything. Didn't he say that his stepmother hated him?
Tony: Yeah, he did say that.
Sam: I think Zax is strong enough to fight back.
The next day, Zax parents were here to pick him up.
Zax: I really don't know what to say...
Tony: What else? Good bye!
Zax: I don't feel like saying it.
Sam: Come on, Zax. It's not that you are leaving forever. You'll just go for a week and if it doesn’t suites you, you can always come back.
Cyndi: Yup, we'll always be here to welcome you.
Zax: Thanks. (Eyes watered)
Jason: Aw... Save your tears. The fearless Zax is going to cry.
Zax: What? (Rubbing his eyes) Just some sand got into my eyes..
Cyndi: Look who's here?
Hebe: (Gasping for air) I'm not late, am I?
Cyndi: Don't worry, he's still here.
Zax: Hebe? How did you know?
Hebe: Cyndi told me.
Cyndi: I thought you would like to see her if you go.
Hebe: I’m just here to say goodbye.
Zax: Thanks for rushing back for me.
Hebe: No sweat. That's what friends for, right?
Tony: No sweat? You are sweating from head to toe.
Hebe: Am I? (Wipe of her sweat with her hands) Hehe.
Jason: (handed her a packet of tissue) Here.
Hebe: Thanks. (Blushed a little)
Zax: I guess I’d better be get going.
Sam: Ok, we all hope you enjoy there.
Zax: (mutters) I hope so myself.
Tony: You were saying?
Zax: Nothing. Bye.
Everybody: Bye.
Zax got into his dad's car and left.
Tony: There he goes.
Sam: Let's go.
And all of them went back to their rooms.
Cyndi: Hi.
Zax: Oh, hullo.
Cyndi: You look gloomy. Want to spill it out?
Zax: ...
Cyndi: If you don't want to it's ok.
Sam always told her if people don't want to talk about their problems just let them be. Cyndi always listens to Sam.
Zax: Ok, I’ll tell. I came to the orphanage because... I don't know how to explain.
Cyndi: It's ok. I have time.
Zax: You do but I don't. (Took a deep breath) Ok, I’m the only child in my family. My mom died because of cancer, which happened when I was 2. Then, my dad re-married to another woman. Well, I don't really like that woman but that woman hates me. She always think that it was me who made my dad misses my mom and neglecting her sometimes. When me dad is not around, she will beat me and do anything that made me suffer. Until one time my dad was going outstation for a few weeks, she took me to the orphanage and left me there. You all know that I was mischievous that time, it's because I don't want to be bullied. I thought if I started the whole thing first everyone will be scared of me and won't harm me. If it were not for you guys, I wouldn't know the feeling of having a family again.
Cyndi: So you don't want to go back?
Zax: I never thought of going back. I forgot all about my family. I much much happier at the orphanage with all of you.
Cyndi: if you didn't want to go back. Why don't you say so? They can't force you to go back if you refused.
Zax: I don't know. I don't know why I said yes. I don't hate my dad but why didn't he come looking for me since he knew I wasn't home?
Cyndi: Maybe he did but you didn't know.
Zax: I don't know what to do now. I must go back tomorrow and no turning back.
Tony: You can just go back. Feel free to come visit us sometimes.
Zax: When were you here? (Saw the others standing behind him) When were all of you here?
Sam: Since Cyndi was here. We heard everything. Sorry.
Zax: What the apology for? If I told Cyndi that means I meant to tell all of you, now I can save my energy to repeat the whole thing again.
None of them could laugh; they just gave a weak smile in return.
Zax: Why? I'm just going back. I'm not going to die, right?
Jason: But you sound like you don't really want to go.
Zax: Or is it you guys who don't want me to go?
Tony: Well, it won't be the same without you.
Zax: Nothing will change. I have to pack up now. See you guys soon. (Ran off)
Cyndi: He is unhappy but he still can afford to tell jokes.
Sam: let's just hope that he'll be happy back home.
Jason: Well, I’m not meaning to be mean or anything. Didn't he say that his stepmother hated him?
Tony: Yeah, he did say that.
Sam: I think Zax is strong enough to fight back.
The next day, Zax parents were here to pick him up.
Zax: I really don't know what to say...
Tony: What else? Good bye!
Zax: I don't feel like saying it.
Sam: Come on, Zax. It's not that you are leaving forever. You'll just go for a week and if it doesn’t suites you, you can always come back.
Cyndi: Yup, we'll always be here to welcome you.
Zax: Thanks. (Eyes watered)
Jason: Aw... Save your tears. The fearless Zax is going to cry.
Zax: What? (Rubbing his eyes) Just some sand got into my eyes..
Cyndi: Look who's here?
Hebe: (Gasping for air) I'm not late, am I?
Cyndi: Don't worry, he's still here.
Zax: Hebe? How did you know?
Hebe: Cyndi told me.
Cyndi: I thought you would like to see her if you go.
Hebe: I’m just here to say goodbye.
Zax: Thanks for rushing back for me.
Hebe: No sweat. That's what friends for, right?
Tony: No sweat? You are sweating from head to toe.
Hebe: Am I? (Wipe of her sweat with her hands) Hehe.
Jason: (handed her a packet of tissue) Here.
Hebe: Thanks. (Blushed a little)
Zax: I guess I’d better be get going.
Sam: Ok, we all hope you enjoy there.
Zax: (mutters) I hope so myself.
Tony: You were saying?
Zax: Nothing. Bye.
Everybody: Bye.
Zax got into his dad's car and left.
Tony: There he goes.
Sam: Let's go.
And all of them went back to their rooms.
The Life of Orphans - Chapter 21
Jason: Are you guys going to continue the old job during the holidays?
Zax: Of course we are continuing.
Tony: Back to the old job.
Sam: (sigh)
Tony: What are you sighing for? You got the best job here!
Zax: That's right. You get to work in a sports' equipment shop. You get to be "air-conditioned".
Jason: You get to enjoy the whole day.
Sam: (thinking hard for words) Your jobs are not bad.
Zax: But if compared to yours, it's really a hard one. I have to send take-aways, have to suffer from the hot sun.
Teacher: You are Zax Wang Ren Fu, right?
Zax: Yes?
Teacher: Come with me.
Cyndi: Did something you are not supposed to?
Zax: No way.
Zax followed teacher over.
Teacher: Don't worry. There's just someone who want to meet you.
Zax: Oh. (Relieved)
The Office,
Teacher: There they are.
Zax: Ok. (There were two people back facing him)
Man: Zax!
Zax: Uh? Do i know you?
Man: How could you not know me?
Zax: (Staring at that guy, thinking hard) Dad?
Man: You remember!
Woman: So nice that we found you.
Zax: You! You are still here!
Woman: What do you mean I’m still here? I'm always here and I miss you very much.
Zax: (mutters) Yeah right.
Man: Let's go.
Zax: Go where?
Man: Back home. Where else?
Zax: Do I have to?
Man: Of course. It's your home where you grew up.
Zax: (mutters) for your information, I grew up in the orphanage.
Man: Huh?
Zax: nothing. I enjoy staying here. I don't want to go home.
Woman: But that's your home, you must go back.
Zax: Excuse me; I’m not talking to you.
Woman: (glares at him)
Man: Zax, don't you want to live with your family again?
Zax: (mutters) as if I have one.
Man: Just come home for a week?
Zax: ummm... just a week right? If that's so. I’ll go.
Man: Good. We'll pick you up tomorrow.
Zax: So soon!?
Man: Yup. See you tomorrow.
Zax went back to the group.
Sam noticed his gloomy face.
Sam: What's wrong?
Cyndi: Got into trouble. What else?
Zax: I rather am in trouble than this.
Tony: Why?
Zax: They want me to go back.
Jason: Go back where? the orphanage?
Cyndi: they are expelling you? What did you do?
Zax: No. I'm going back to my home.
Sam: Your home?
Tony: We are orphans! We don't have homes.
Cyndi: You mean you are adopted? (Starting to be concerned)
Zax: No, no. My parents came and they are taking me back.
Jason: Isn't that supposed to be good?
Zax: No, that's not good.
Sam: Why?
Zax: I don't feel like talking anymore.
Sam: Ok. Let's go back.
Zax: Of course we are continuing.
Tony: Back to the old job.
Sam: (sigh)
Tony: What are you sighing for? You got the best job here!
Zax: That's right. You get to work in a sports' equipment shop. You get to be "air-conditioned".
Jason: You get to enjoy the whole day.
Sam: (thinking hard for words) Your jobs are not bad.
Zax: But if compared to yours, it's really a hard one. I have to send take-aways, have to suffer from the hot sun.
Teacher: You are Zax Wang Ren Fu, right?
Zax: Yes?
Teacher: Come with me.
Cyndi: Did something you are not supposed to?
Zax: No way.
Zax followed teacher over.
Teacher: Don't worry. There's just someone who want to meet you.
Zax: Oh. (Relieved)
The Office,
Teacher: There they are.
Zax: Ok. (There were two people back facing him)
Man: Zax!
Zax: Uh? Do i know you?
Man: How could you not know me?
Zax: (Staring at that guy, thinking hard) Dad?
Man: You remember!
Woman: So nice that we found you.
Zax: You! You are still here!
Woman: What do you mean I’m still here? I'm always here and I miss you very much.
Zax: (mutters) Yeah right.
Man: Let's go.
Zax: Go where?
Man: Back home. Where else?
Zax: Do I have to?
Man: Of course. It's your home where you grew up.
Zax: (mutters) for your information, I grew up in the orphanage.
Man: Huh?
Zax: nothing. I enjoy staying here. I don't want to go home.
Woman: But that's your home, you must go back.
Zax: Excuse me; I’m not talking to you.
Woman: (glares at him)
Man: Zax, don't you want to live with your family again?
Zax: (mutters) as if I have one.
Man: Just come home for a week?
Zax: ummm... just a week right? If that's so. I’ll go.
Man: Good. We'll pick you up tomorrow.
Zax: So soon!?
Man: Yup. See you tomorrow.
Zax went back to the group.
Sam noticed his gloomy face.
Sam: What's wrong?
Cyndi: Got into trouble. What else?
Zax: I rather am in trouble than this.
Tony: Why?
Zax: They want me to go back.
Jason: Go back where? the orphanage?
Cyndi: they are expelling you? What did you do?
Zax: No. I'm going back to my home.
Sam: Your home?
Tony: We are orphans! We don't have homes.
Cyndi: You mean you are adopted? (Starting to be concerned)
Zax: No, no. My parents came and they are taking me back.
Jason: Isn't that supposed to be good?
Zax: No, that's not good.
Sam: Why?
Zax: I don't feel like talking anymore.
Sam: Ok. Let's go back.
The Life of Orphans - Chapter 20
The week before the school holidays (The long term break),
Zax: Wonder how our little "genius" did in her exams?
Cyndi: It's none of your business. You usually don't care about my results.
Sam: It's because we now know that you are not hiding your results because that they are poor.
Cyndi: (whispered to Sam) Someone failed a paper here. Stop talking about results.
Sam: Oh yeah. (Suddenly realized that and took a glimpse at Tony)
Tony: Huh? Talking about me? I'm fine. Don't worry.
Zax: Nobody is talking about you.
Tony: Nevermind. (Suddenly remembers something and walks away with his hand phone in his hand)
Cyndi: You upset him!
Zax: What did I do?
Cyndi: You are acting innocent again.
Jason: Here we go again.
Zax: Jason! (As if he just noticed him) You are here?!
Cyndi: He's always here and don't try to change to topic.
Sam: Come on, the two of you stop quarreling for once?
Cyndi: He started it.
Zax: Who started it?
Cyndi: You!
Zax: But...
Tony came running back.
Tony: Hey, guess what?
Sam: What?
Tony: I still get my old job back.
Zax: So?
Tony: Are you guys forgetting that the school holidays are near?
Zax: Oh yeah, I almost forgot.
Sam: That reminds me, I should remain my old job too and maybe find a permanent one.
Cyndi: Aren't you going to further your studies?
Sam: Naah, I'm not really good at studies. My goal is always as long as I don't fail a paper I’m happy enough. So I don't think I want to continue.
Hebe: Hi!
Cyndi: Hi!
Hebe: Planning about the holidays?
Sam: Uh-huh. What about you? Anything on during the holidays?
Hebe: I'm not sure yet. I'll have to discuss with my parents first.
Zax: That's means you're going back home?
Hebe: Yup. How about all of you? Don't you guys have to go back to the orphanage?
Cyndi: Naah, we are already "graduated" from there. We hardly go back now.
Tony: We go back there just for visits.
Hebe: Oh, I see. Then you all stay at school for the whole holidays?
Jason: We have part time jobs.
Hebe: Wow! You guys work?
Sam: is that very surprising?
Hebe: Not really. Catch you later; I’m off to see a teacher.
Tony: Ok. Bye.
After Hebe left,
Sam: We'll have to call to confirm that we remain our old job.
Jason: I agree. (Took out his hand phone)
Zax: Wonder how our little "genius" did in her exams?
Cyndi: It's none of your business. You usually don't care about my results.
Sam: It's because we now know that you are not hiding your results because that they are poor.
Cyndi: (whispered to Sam) Someone failed a paper here. Stop talking about results.
Sam: Oh yeah. (Suddenly realized that and took a glimpse at Tony)
Tony: Huh? Talking about me? I'm fine. Don't worry.
Zax: Nobody is talking about you.
Tony: Nevermind. (Suddenly remembers something and walks away with his hand phone in his hand)
Cyndi: You upset him!
Zax: What did I do?
Cyndi: You are acting innocent again.
Jason: Here we go again.
Zax: Jason! (As if he just noticed him) You are here?!
Cyndi: He's always here and don't try to change to topic.
Sam: Come on, the two of you stop quarreling for once?
Cyndi: He started it.
Zax: Who started it?
Cyndi: You!
Zax: But...
Tony came running back.
Tony: Hey, guess what?
Sam: What?
Tony: I still get my old job back.
Zax: So?
Tony: Are you guys forgetting that the school holidays are near?
Zax: Oh yeah, I almost forgot.
Sam: That reminds me, I should remain my old job too and maybe find a permanent one.
Cyndi: Aren't you going to further your studies?
Sam: Naah, I'm not really good at studies. My goal is always as long as I don't fail a paper I’m happy enough. So I don't think I want to continue.
Hebe: Hi!
Cyndi: Hi!
Hebe: Planning about the holidays?
Sam: Uh-huh. What about you? Anything on during the holidays?
Hebe: I'm not sure yet. I'll have to discuss with my parents first.
Zax: That's means you're going back home?
Hebe: Yup. How about all of you? Don't you guys have to go back to the orphanage?
Cyndi: Naah, we are already "graduated" from there. We hardly go back now.
Tony: We go back there just for visits.
Hebe: Oh, I see. Then you all stay at school for the whole holidays?
Jason: We have part time jobs.
Hebe: Wow! You guys work?
Sam: is that very surprising?
Hebe: Not really. Catch you later; I’m off to see a teacher.
Tony: Ok. Bye.
After Hebe left,
Sam: We'll have to call to confirm that we remain our old job.
Jason: I agree. (Took out his hand phone)
The Life of Orphans - Chapter 19
After school,
Cyndi: How come you are walking alone? Where's Tony?
Zax: He's kind of down now.
Jason: Why?
Zax: He failed one of his papers.
Cyndi: Oh. Where is he?
Zax: He said he wanted to be alone now.
At Tony's side,Tony: How can I fail? I did study; I did all the revisions I need. Why did I have to be so careless on not reading the title thoroughly? A small stupid mistake made me fail the whole thing! How can I be so Stupid?! (Buried his head into his arms)
*Author: Tony is a person that really cares about his studies and wanted to be sucessful. So, failing a subject means failing everything to him. (That’s explains why his so upset)*
Tony is somewhere where hardly anyone passes by. But...
Someone tapped Tony on the shoulder.
Voice: Are you all right?
Tony: (whose head is still buried in his arms) Yes, I am. Please don't bother me.
The person said nothing and sat beside him.
Tony lifted up his head a little so that he could see who's sitting beside him. Then he saw that the person was looking at him so he quickly buried his head down again.
Voice: I know you are very upset but failing a subject is not end of the world yet.
Tony: What do you know? (Looked up)
Angela: As if I never failed before. This must be your first time then? I failed a hundred times more than you!
Tony: No way. If you failed before how can you be in 5A2?
*Author: The school stream students according to their academic performance. 5A(Hebe's Class) and 5A2 is the best class in Form five. *
Angela: I wasn't a bright girl. My results were like C's and D's everywhere. Until I reach high school, a friend taught me how to study and revise smartly instead of trying hard to remember everything by heart. Then, I started to achieve B's and slowly to A's.
Tony: Ni hao you heng xin.
Angela: Thanks. (Blushed a little) So, how are you feeling now?
Tony: A little better. Thanks to you.
Angela: (blushed even more) Me? I didn't do anything.
Tony: We were same class for almost a year but it's seems like I just know you or something.
Angela: Really? It's not too late yet. I don't really know a lot about you either.
Tony: So... Funny situation. We know each other for almost a year but we just get to know each other.
Angela: Since I told you my story. Why don't you tell me yours?
Tony: Me? I don't really have a story to tell. I am an orphan, I guess you knew that. There were five of us, Zax, Sam, Jason and Cyndi. You know Zax right?
Angela: Yup, I know him.
Tony: All of us grew up together. We are closer than our families.
Angela: Don't you miss your parents of family?
Tony: Not really. I was sent to the orphanage since I was very little. I don't really remember my family or how do they look like.
Angela: Oh. Well, I...
Tony: Feel that you were very lucky to have a family?
Angela: Yes! How did you know?
Tony: (smiles) I just know. But there's one thing you don't know.
Angela: What?
Tony: I'm happy with or without a family. If it's not I was an orphan, I won't get to know Zax,Sam, Jason and Cyndi. And I might won't even get to know you. I think I’m much luckier not having a family because I don't have to please anyone else but myself. Some students get good grades to pleased their parents but I do that for myself. I don't have anyone to stop me from doing anything. I have my freedom all up to myself.
Angela: (Quite shock of hearing those words) It seems like you are a nice person from inside.
Tony: What do you mean?
Angela: Well, if someone has his or her freedom all to themselves they might misuse it.
Tony: Oh, I get what you mean. I don't deny that I’m a nice guy.
Angela: Yeah right.
Cyndi: How come you are walking alone? Where's Tony?
Zax: He's kind of down now.
Jason: Why?
Zax: He failed one of his papers.
Cyndi: Oh. Where is he?
Zax: He said he wanted to be alone now.
At Tony's side,Tony: How can I fail? I did study; I did all the revisions I need. Why did I have to be so careless on not reading the title thoroughly? A small stupid mistake made me fail the whole thing! How can I be so Stupid?! (Buried his head into his arms)
*Author: Tony is a person that really cares about his studies and wanted to be sucessful. So, failing a subject means failing everything to him. (That’s explains why his so upset)*
Tony is somewhere where hardly anyone passes by. But...
Someone tapped Tony on the shoulder.
Voice: Are you all right?
Tony: (whose head is still buried in his arms) Yes, I am. Please don't bother me.
The person said nothing and sat beside him.
Tony lifted up his head a little so that he could see who's sitting beside him. Then he saw that the person was looking at him so he quickly buried his head down again.
Voice: I know you are very upset but failing a subject is not end of the world yet.
Tony: What do you know? (Looked up)
Angela: As if I never failed before. This must be your first time then? I failed a hundred times more than you!
Tony: No way. If you failed before how can you be in 5A2?
*Author: The school stream students according to their academic performance. 5A(Hebe's Class) and 5A2 is the best class in Form five. *
Angela: I wasn't a bright girl. My results were like C's and D's everywhere. Until I reach high school, a friend taught me how to study and revise smartly instead of trying hard to remember everything by heart. Then, I started to achieve B's and slowly to A's.
Tony: Ni hao you heng xin.
Angela: Thanks. (Blushed a little) So, how are you feeling now?
Tony: A little better. Thanks to you.
Angela: (blushed even more) Me? I didn't do anything.
Tony: We were same class for almost a year but it's seems like I just know you or something.
Angela: Really? It's not too late yet. I don't really know a lot about you either.
Tony: So... Funny situation. We know each other for almost a year but we just get to know each other.
Angela: Since I told you my story. Why don't you tell me yours?
Tony: Me? I don't really have a story to tell. I am an orphan, I guess you knew that. There were five of us, Zax, Sam, Jason and Cyndi. You know Zax right?
Angela: Yup, I know him.
Tony: All of us grew up together. We are closer than our families.
Angela: Don't you miss your parents of family?
Tony: Not really. I was sent to the orphanage since I was very little. I don't really remember my family or how do they look like.
Angela: Oh. Well, I...
Tony: Feel that you were very lucky to have a family?
Angela: Yes! How did you know?
Tony: (smiles) I just know. But there's one thing you don't know.
Angela: What?
Tony: I'm happy with or without a family. If it's not I was an orphan, I won't get to know Zax,Sam, Jason and Cyndi. And I might won't even get to know you. I think I’m much luckier not having a family because I don't have to please anyone else but myself. Some students get good grades to pleased their parents but I do that for myself. I don't have anyone to stop me from doing anything. I have my freedom all up to myself.
Angela: (Quite shock of hearing those words) It seems like you are a nice person from inside.
Tony: What do you mean?
Angela: Well, if someone has his or her freedom all to themselves they might misuse it.
Tony: Oh, I get what you mean. I don't deny that I’m a nice guy.
Angela: Yeah right.
The Life of Orphans - Chapter 18
Some boys were practicing basketball and the five of them were watching at the side of the court,
Zax: Yes! Another one! Sam, you are going to owe me $5.
Sam: Who said so? The game hasn’t over yet.
Zax: Yeah right. The red one is leading so much now. Do you think that the blue will catch up so easily?
Sam: Why not? Anything can happen!
Cyndi: That’s right. We won't know who's the winner until the game is over.
Zax: Say whatever you like. My instinct tells me that they are going to win.
Just then a player was passing the ball to a teammate but that guy missed it so the ball flew out from the court and heading to a girl.
Tony: Look out!
Girl: What? Huh? Oh no!
Tony quickly push her a side and caught the ball. Then he threw it back to a player.
Player: Sorry!
Tony: (To the girl) Are you ok?
Girl: I'm fine. Thanks.
Tony: Anytime.
After the game,
Zax: I told you they would win.
Sam: Haha. Here your $5. You'd better not spend that because I’ll be winning it back.
Zax: You can try.
Cyndi: Tony, saw you talking to a girl just now.
Tony: We are classmates. You know her too; Zax.There's nothing going on.
Cyndi: I haven't even asked anything. Why are you so freaked out?
Tony: I am?
Zax: So there is something going on, huh?
Tony: No. Nothing is on, everything is off.
Sam: What is that "everything"?
Tony: From now on I’m zipping up my mouth. You all won't get anything from me.
Zax: Someone is feeling guilty here.
Jason: Yup.
Tony: Don't you guys have anything better to say? (Sigh)
Cyndi: Who's that anyway, Zax?
Zax: Her name is Angela.
Zax: Yes! Another one! Sam, you are going to owe me $5.
Sam: Who said so? The game hasn’t over yet.
Zax: Yeah right. The red one is leading so much now. Do you think that the blue will catch up so easily?
Sam: Why not? Anything can happen!
Cyndi: That’s right. We won't know who's the winner until the game is over.
Zax: Say whatever you like. My instinct tells me that they are going to win.
Just then a player was passing the ball to a teammate but that guy missed it so the ball flew out from the court and heading to a girl.
Tony: Look out!
Girl: What? Huh? Oh no!
Tony quickly push her a side and caught the ball. Then he threw it back to a player.
Player: Sorry!
Tony: (To the girl) Are you ok?
Girl: I'm fine. Thanks.
Tony: Anytime.
After the game,
Zax: I told you they would win.
Sam: Haha. Here your $5. You'd better not spend that because I’ll be winning it back.
Zax: You can try.
Cyndi: Tony, saw you talking to a girl just now.
Tony: We are classmates. You know her too; Zax.There's nothing going on.
Cyndi: I haven't even asked anything. Why are you so freaked out?
Tony: I am?
Zax: So there is something going on, huh?
Tony: No. Nothing is on, everything is off.
Sam: What is that "everything"?
Tony: From now on I’m zipping up my mouth. You all won't get anything from me.
Zax: Someone is feeling guilty here.
Jason: Yup.
Tony: Don't you guys have anything better to say? (Sigh)
Cyndi: Who's that anyway, Zax?
Zax: Her name is Angela.
The Life of Orphans - Chapter 17
In class,
Teacher: (the school bell rang) I guess that's all for today. And remember the end year exam just have one more week to go. I hope all of you are ready.
Zax: Time does fly. One more week to exam, wonder if I’m able to finish my revision in time?
Tony: You will sure be.
Zax: I hope so but I’m more anxious about the holidays after the end year exam.
Tony: I can't wait either. On the other side,
Sam: The end year exam is near now.
Cyndi: So?
Sam: Are you going to continue your game of purposely failing your papers?
Cyndi: Maybe yes maybe no.
Sam: You should be serious about this.
Cyndi: You think I should? I think that being able to control your results is a great thing.
Sam: But you should think of your future now. Just don't repeat your game anymore.
Cyndi: We'll see. (Smiles)
Jason: (blur) See what?
Cyndi: Never mind.
Jason: Huh? Ok.
Cyndi: Why are you always so blur? (Sigh)
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Zax: (open the door)
Cyndi: What are you doing?
Zax: What do you think?
Cyndi: You are not studying right?
Zax: Well, I was... but I’ll take a break for a while. So, what is it?
Cyndi: Nothing much, just boring. Everyone is studying; it's so quiet all around.
Zax: Of course everyone's studying! Aren't you aware of the end year exam?
Cyndi: I didn't say that they are not supposed to study but not so much. everyone will go nuts like that.
Zax: What about the others?
Cyndi: Sam's exam result is important for him. Jason... not sure if he's studying or not. Tony? He's nuts.
Zax: Isn't he always like that?
Cyndi: Yup, that why he's N and N.
Zax: What N and N?
Cyndi: Nuts and Nagy.
Zax: Haha! Don't let him hear you saying that.
Teacher: (the school bell rang) I guess that's all for today. And remember the end year exam just have one more week to go. I hope all of you are ready.
Zax: Time does fly. One more week to exam, wonder if I’m able to finish my revision in time?
Tony: You will sure be.
Zax: I hope so but I’m more anxious about the holidays after the end year exam.
Tony: I can't wait either. On the other side,
Sam: The end year exam is near now.
Cyndi: So?
Sam: Are you going to continue your game of purposely failing your papers?
Cyndi: Maybe yes maybe no.
Sam: You should be serious about this.
Cyndi: You think I should? I think that being able to control your results is a great thing.
Sam: But you should think of your future now. Just don't repeat your game anymore.
Cyndi: We'll see. (Smiles)
Jason: (blur) See what?
Cyndi: Never mind.
Jason: Huh? Ok.
Cyndi: Why are you always so blur? (Sigh)
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Zax: (open the door)
Cyndi: What are you doing?
Zax: What do you think?
Cyndi: You are not studying right?
Zax: Well, I was... but I’ll take a break for a while. So, what is it?
Cyndi: Nothing much, just boring. Everyone is studying; it's so quiet all around.
Zax: Of course everyone's studying! Aren't you aware of the end year exam?
Cyndi: I didn't say that they are not supposed to study but not so much. everyone will go nuts like that.
Zax: What about the others?
Cyndi: Sam's exam result is important for him. Jason... not sure if he's studying or not. Tony? He's nuts.
Zax: Isn't he always like that?
Cyndi: Yup, that why he's N and N.
Zax: What N and N?
Cyndi: Nuts and Nagy.
Zax: Haha! Don't let him hear you saying that.
The Life of Orphans - Chapter 16
Someone knock Cyndi's room door,
Cyndi: (Open the door) Hi.
Hebe: Hi, can I come in?
Cyndi: Can I say no?
Hebe: You are busy? It’s ok. I'll come another day.
Cyndi: (tug hebe's hand) I'm just kidding. Come on in.
Hebe: ...
Cyndi: So... Anything important?
Hebe: Umm... It's not very important but it's considered important also...
Cyndi: Then? Is it important or not and the most important thing is what is it?
Hebe: Can you tell me more about the guys?
Cyndi: Oh, you mean Tony and gang. That's easy job. I thought you want me to do something big.
Hebe: What big?
Cyndi: Nothing. You found the right person to ask. I know them more than anyone in this world. So, whom do you want to know?
Hebe: All of them.
Cyndi: Ok. Let's start with Tony. He's a gentleman. He'll never use his fist unless he really need to. He's a nice tempered person. Now, it's Zax. He's a naughty one when we first meet him in the orphanage he play tricks on almost everyone in the orphanage. I was one of his victim. Hehe. He put a frog into my bag and ends up being bashed up by Sam and Tony. Later then ...
Hebe: Then what?
Cyndi: He started to plan tricks on Sam but all of them failed.
Hebe: Why?
Cyndi: Jason.
Hebe: Jason?
Cyndi: Yup. He was very quiet and no one really notice him when he's around so Sam told him to keep an eye on Zax and tell him whatever he's doing. Until once, we played a trick on him and we became friends.
Hebe: Your life is fun.
Cyndi: Well, it's quite fun. Who now? Ah yes, Jason. He's a quiet person and he's straight like a stick. But you'll get use to it after you know him for a while and he'll talk to you more then. Sam, he's a great person. Always there to stand up for you. You'll feel safe when you are with him (smiles).
Hebe: I see that.
Cyndi: You see what?
Hebe: You like him, don't you?
Cyndi: Who?
Hebe: Sam.
Cyndi: I don't think so.
Hebe: How can you don't think so? It's so obvious!
Cyndi: Uh... (Thinking hard to change the topic) ... Why do you want to know so much about them? Is one of them your target?
Hebe: You can see that? Is it that obvious?
Cyndi: [I was just kidding. But since this is her reaction, I’ll act a little] Umm... quite.
Hebe: Really? Promise you won't tell anyone.
Cyndi: [I wonder which one is the one you like?? What should I say to make her spill it out herself??] Ok, I won't tell anyone. So, when did it happen?
Hebe: Umm... I’m not sure. The feeling just came.
Cyndi: [ Aaahh! Why can't you just say who's that??]
Hebe: Does he feel anything?
Cyndi: Who?
Hebe: Jason.
Cyndi: [So he's the one] I don't think so. Anyway he's a stick, you know. He won't know these things until you tell him.
Hebe: Heh. ( smile )
Cyndi: (smiles back) You want me to help you?
Hebe: How?
Cyndi: Tell him.
Hebe: No way! That's so embarrassing! What if he doesn’t like me?
Cyndi: Ok. I think if I tell him this, he might be so stunned.
Cyndi: (Open the door) Hi.
Hebe: Hi, can I come in?
Cyndi: Can I say no?
Hebe: You are busy? It’s ok. I'll come another day.
Cyndi: (tug hebe's hand) I'm just kidding. Come on in.
Hebe: ...
Cyndi: So... Anything important?
Hebe: Umm... It's not very important but it's considered important also...
Cyndi: Then? Is it important or not and the most important thing is what is it?
Hebe: Can you tell me more about the guys?
Cyndi: Oh, you mean Tony and gang. That's easy job. I thought you want me to do something big.
Hebe: What big?
Cyndi: Nothing. You found the right person to ask. I know them more than anyone in this world. So, whom do you want to know?
Hebe: All of them.
Cyndi: Ok. Let's start with Tony. He's a gentleman. He'll never use his fist unless he really need to. He's a nice tempered person. Now, it's Zax. He's a naughty one when we first meet him in the orphanage he play tricks on almost everyone in the orphanage. I was one of his victim. Hehe. He put a frog into my bag and ends up being bashed up by Sam and Tony. Later then ...
Hebe: Then what?
Cyndi: He started to plan tricks on Sam but all of them failed.
Hebe: Why?
Cyndi: Jason.
Hebe: Jason?
Cyndi: Yup. He was very quiet and no one really notice him when he's around so Sam told him to keep an eye on Zax and tell him whatever he's doing. Until once, we played a trick on him and we became friends.
Hebe: Your life is fun.
Cyndi: Well, it's quite fun. Who now? Ah yes, Jason. He's a quiet person and he's straight like a stick. But you'll get use to it after you know him for a while and he'll talk to you more then. Sam, he's a great person. Always there to stand up for you. You'll feel safe when you are with him (smiles).
Hebe: I see that.
Cyndi: You see what?
Hebe: You like him, don't you?
Cyndi: Who?
Hebe: Sam.
Cyndi: I don't think so.
Hebe: How can you don't think so? It's so obvious!
Cyndi: Uh... (Thinking hard to change the topic) ... Why do you want to know so much about them? Is one of them your target?
Hebe: You can see that? Is it that obvious?
Cyndi: [I was just kidding. But since this is her reaction, I’ll act a little] Umm... quite.
Hebe: Really? Promise you won't tell anyone.
Cyndi: [I wonder which one is the one you like?? What should I say to make her spill it out herself??] Ok, I won't tell anyone. So, when did it happen?
Hebe: Umm... I’m not sure. The feeling just came.
Cyndi: [ Aaahh! Why can't you just say who's that??]
Hebe: Does he feel anything?
Cyndi: Who?
Hebe: Jason.
Cyndi: [So he's the one] I don't think so. Anyway he's a stick, you know. He won't know these things until you tell him.
Hebe: Heh. ( smile )
Cyndi: (smiles back) You want me to help you?
Hebe: How?
Cyndi: Tell him.
Hebe: No way! That's so embarrassing! What if he doesn’t like me?
Cyndi: Ok. I think if I tell him this, he might be so stunned.
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