Trial Relationship III

So, how did your date go?" Jessica asked.

"I canceled it. He was acting like Fu Hong. Many people see that terrible man as a good being. It disgusts me." 

"So what are you going to do now? Since things didn't work out with Wu, why don't you... I don't know... try a different person… I mean…"

"What are you trying to say, Jessica?" Lijuan was confused as Jessica ended her statement with a sigh "Don't worry. It's alright"

"Anyway, I gave Mr Chang a second chance and we're having our date again tomorrow. I think I might've been too strict, but I only did it to show him how serious this is to me." 

Jessica didn't want to listen to any more of the conversation about that guy. She still didn't like him, and she was certain he wasn't someone they could trust.

"Where did you meet him again? Darba right?" 

"Yes." 

"Okay. I have to go now. I'll talk to you later in the morning. Bye" 

"Goodnight" Jessica hung up and Lijuan put her phone away. She moved to her large closet and stood in the middle with her eyes moving to every corner "I HAVE NOTHING TO WEAR TOMORROW!!!"

***

"Mapel Plaza 12pm~" Chang Wu yawned as he read the new text that came in.

His hair was a mess, and he was barely awake. "12pm" He repeated then glanced at the walk clock "The time's 11:30."

 He rubbed his eyes as his feet came in contact with the blue rug covering half of the floor. 

"Wait..." His eyes widened, and he whipped his head back to look at the time "11:30 am?!" He picked up his phone and checked who sent the message. He knew it was Lijuan, but he also prayed against the fixed fact.

"Shit!" he cussed "She's the one who texted." He let out a deep breath. All he could do was calm himself. It was now 11:32. Time wasn't on his side, but he was sure he could beat it at its own game. 

"I can do this. I should use at least ten minutes to get ready. I have my casuals out, so things might still work out in my favour today." 

He zoomed into the bathroom and tossed his pyjamas into the laundry bag then dunked in the bathtub. 

"Soap... soap... soap" He looked around for his soap and quickly poured more than what he needed. "Foams a lot. Exactly how I like it." 

His phone buzzed. Time up. He was about to run out of the bathroom when he remembered he hadn't brushed yet. "Well, the order doesn't matter. As long as it's done." 

With his toothbrush in his mouth, he put on his underwear while staring at the clock. 11:39. He tripped while he was wearing his shorts, but he quickly pulled himself back together and buttoned up his vintage shirt. 

Once he was done, he headed for the bathroom again, pulled out the brush, and rinsed his mouth clean of the paste.

His hair was a cloud, but there was nothing his hair spray and his favorite brush couldn't fix. He took a few seconds to style his hair properly before he ran downstairs, but went back up again the second he realised the many important things he left. His wallet, a bunch of car keys, his phone and the house key.

 "Oh, my shoes too" He pulled on his sandals and packed all the necessities into a fanny pack. 

"11:44." He read out the time again.

 "Dang! I'm forgetting something else that's important. Cologne!" He panted as he opened the bathroom door again then grabbed the closest deodorant. 

He made sure he didn't drown himself in the scent too much. He recalled how all his past flings grumbled about it, and he didn't want to risk any more minus points from Lijuan. He might start the day with some if he didn't get to the venue on time, and by the looks of it, there were chances he'd be late.

He got into a random car, pushed the start, then motored out of the garage. "Ten more.minutes." 

He followed the GPS, and Lucky for him, it was a seven minutes drive, leaving him with three extra minutes. It was left for him to use the little time wisely.

A new text came in immediately when he pulled over at the only parking lot in the busy area.

Miss Qin: Where are you? 

Wu quickly replied as he got out of the car. His fingers moving at a fast pace "Zao Mall."

Miss Qin: Good. I'm close by. Let's look out for each other. Okay?" 

"Yes." 

Miss Qin: I tied a polka-dot scarf around my neck and I have sun-glasses on. I'll be waiting for you inside the mall. Just stop by Hyuna Stores.

After her last text. Her app status changed to 'disconnected.'