(ch.9)

Chin saw a guy that was dressed in black, she couldn't see his face. She thought he was one of the guys from school, she screamed "Please don't hurt me! I have nothing," in a frightened tone as she squats down, covering her head. That caught people's attention, they begin to come towards them. Some people started to say "Hey, what are you doing to her," in an upset tone.

A person took Chin while two people grabbed the person that is in all black until security came. Chin was so excited to see Jingyu, the old lady that with her asked, "This is my brother, I'll be leaving now. Thank you for staying with me," in a grateful tone as she stood next to her brother. The old lady smiled and left.

"Do you know where Lai is? I haven't seen him in an hour or two," she asked.

Jinyu laughed and said "He's in the car, he told us to get food and gave me a list," in a lighthearted tone as he showed the list.

Chin made a confused expression, then she asked "Why is he in the car? Why doesn't he come to do it himself or come with us," in a confused tone.

Jinyu laughed and said "Because he ended up at the police station because you screamed when he tried to catch up with you," in an amazed tone as he looked at her blank expression.

"You're telling me that, that was him," she saw him nodding. "I'm going to kill him when we get home," mumbling in a very mad tone, then she continues saying "ok, let's get the things on the list or he might die in the car," in a calm but also rush tone.

After Lai explain what happened to everyone at the dinner table, they started to laugh at what happened to Lai. After they sat down from cleaning up, Zhe asked "So what did you guys buy? Did I get anything," in a curious tone as his eyes were still glued to his phone.

Chin said "No, my sweet brother only bought things for me," in a dispassionate tone as she put her phone down.

Lai added "Yeah, why would I buy you more things when you already have so many things," in a harsh tone, then he put his phone down as he looked at Zhe. Lai could see Zhe pout but then Xiang said "Ok, let's see your new clothes," in a lighthearted tone as he smiled, putting his phone down. Chin excitedly got up and went to her room, after a few minutes she came out in an off-shoulder fluted sleeve top with an overalls denim dress.

Lai said "Wow, you look so beautiful," in a lighthearted tone as he made an amazing expression with a big smile appeared on his face.

Jinyu said "Yeah, you so cute," in an amazed tone as he quietly clapped his hands.

Zhe and Xaing said "Chin, you look good," in a joyful tone.

Chin added "I already own this top the overalls denim dress is new. I'm going to change into another outfit," in a happy tone, then she walks backs to her room. When she came back out she asked "How do I look," in a curious tone as she does a spin. She was wearing a black t-shirt with ripped light blue jeans shorts, they all gave her compliments. After a few more outfits, Chin came out with a pink dress with lace strawberry on top, she said "This is the last one," as she spins around. They said that she looked beautiful and she went to change.

Chin heard they were talking about her and her clothing choices after she changed, and now standing in the hall. Chin walked and asked "Do you guys know what they're thinking about? Why do they look so concerned," in a curious tone. Xaing and Zhe shrugged so she asked "Jinyu, what are you guys thinking," in a calm tone but he didn't answer so she yelled his name. They both got startled and said "What!"

She said "I asked what are you guys thinking about? I want to know the tea," in a curious tone.

Lai said "Oh we're just thinking about stuff that you probably shouldn't know," in a calm tone. He continues by saying "Chin, we just ate and you're already snacking," in a little upset tone as he frowns.

Chin said "First of all, I don't care and don't worry I won't eat too much," in an irreverent tone. She added "Second of all, I want to know what you guys are thinking, I don't if I shouldn't know about it but I'll find out sooner or later so just tell me," in a resentful tone as she frowns.

"Promise you won't be too offended or mad," Lai said in a low tone, and Chin agreed.

Jinyu said "Ok, we were thinking why do you wear most sweats when you have cute outfits to wear but you don't wear them often," in a curious tone as he made a confused expression while the rest of them turn to look at Chin.

She laughed and said "Why would I get mad or offended by that, it's because I like it and it's more comfortable and yes even in the summer since I rarely go anywhere so why would I dress up," unconcerned tone.

They all looked at each other with concerned looks, then Xaing said "But you look so happy when you were showing us your new clothes plus you look much better in those outfits than sweats," in a friendly tone. He smirked and added "or do you not have enough confidence to wear them," in a sarcastic tone as he gave her a curious look.

Lai gasp and whispered "Xaing, why would you say that to her? She can wear whatever-" he didn't get to finish what he was saying.

Chin interrupted "You're right! I don't have the confidence to wear them, that's why I always wear sweats. There, I gave the answer you guys wanted, are you guys happy now," in a distressed tone as tears filled her eyes, then she ran to her room.

When she got into her room, she wipes her tears and thought she was getting pretty good at faking it. She sat on her bed as she rolls up her sleeves and pants, the briuses begin to show up. Chin mumbles "Shoot. How am I supposed to hide these for the concert," in an agitation tone. She pulled her clothes down to hide it. Chin open her door quietly.

She overheard, Xaing noted "I know, I have a sister too. It's just that I didn't think before I said those stupid, hurtful words but it's too late, I can't take my words back. What should I do to make it up to her," in a sad tone as he leaned back and closed his eyes?

Lai said "I don't know. What do you think, Zhe?"

Zhe sighed and added "I don't know what he should do so that Chin will forgive him," in a confused tone.

"I know a way I'll forgive you," she interruped in a cheeky tone. They all looked behind and saw Chin with a calm face but Lai could tell she is thinking of something bad. Lai said "Chin I know what you're thinking, it better not be too much," in an anxious tone as he makes a worried face.

She said "Don't worry, I don't think it's too much," in a reassuring tone.

Lai breathed in relief and said "Ok, spill the beans then," in a relieved tone.

She continues saying "I want to be one of your back-up dancers for your concert that is in a week," in a bold way as a grin appeared on her face.

Lai said "Chin that's too much, choose something else," in a slightly angry tone as he frowned at her.

Zhe added, "Plus Chin I'm sure you have to audition to be a back-up dancer."

Chin sighed and said "Fine if that can't happen then I want VIP tickets for your concert at least," in a bold tone.

Xaing said "So you're telling me if you can become one of my back-ups dancers or at least get you VIP tickets you're willing to forgive me," in a curious and excited tone.

Chin said "Correct," in a proud tone with a small smile.

"If that's the case then I'll speak with my manager and see what I can do," Xaing said in a joyful tone as he gave her a warm smile.

Lai said "Okay, let's go to sleep. We have things to do tomorrow, come on," in a tired tone as he got up and they begin to walk to their rooms. Chin went to grab her things and brought them to the bathroom. Chin sat in fornt of the light up body mirror that is in the room. She as appling her skin care on her face and then she blow dry her hair before going to sleep. Chin woke up at 5 to put makeup to cover her briuses.

Her brother came in time as she was closing the foundation tube, "Chin, come eat breakfast."

She answered "I will, you can go ahead," in a calm voice with a soft smile. He nodded and left. When she sat at the dining table the others, they had little talk while eating. Lai dropped Chin to school after breakfast.

The same thing happened after school, as she was leaving, Chin heard someone shout "Get in the car," it was Xaing.

When she got in the car he asked "Chin are you okay? Why do you look like that" in a concerned tone.

She just sighed and said "It's nothing, let's go home," in an exhausted tone as she put on the seatbelt.

Xaing said "Are you lying? You seem like you got beat up," she hooked her head, no. He said "Ok I trust you but we're not going home yet," in a joyful tone as he starts to drive off.

Chin mentaly sigh in relief. She saw that they wasn't going that to his apartment, she raised one of her eyebrows and asked "Then where are we going," in a confused tone as she looks at him.

Xaing answered "You'll see," with a smile. She was so confused but just stayed quiet. In a few minutes, she saw that they were at the company tht he works at, she asked "Why are we here? Am I going to watch you dance or what," in a curious tone as she looked around the place.

He answered, "My manager wants to talk to you that's the reason why I brought you here."

"Omg really!! Is he going to asks me to audition to be your backup dancer," in an excited tone as a big smile appeared on her face? Xaing shrugged with a smile. When they got to Mr. Zhao's office, Xaing knocked, opened the door, and said "Mr. Zhao, I brought the girl that I was talking about this morning," then he left.

Mr. Zhao said, "So you're the one that wants to be a backup dancer?" Chin nodded as she gave a nervous smile. "Ok then show me what you got, come follow me," in a serious tone as he lead the way and she just followed without saying a word.

As they went through each practice room, an idol/groups was practicing their dance, they continue looking for a room. Chin was so amazed by with all of people she sees dance. None of the rooms are available they went to check if Xaing was busy but he was just sitting on the ground while on his phone. Mr. Zhao knocked, opened the door, and said "Sorry to interrupt you but I need to see if she can be your backup dancer. All of the rooms are occupied since you're not practicing. Can I use your room?"

Xaing stood up and said "Go ahead, I would love to watch her dance too," in a calm tone welcome them into the room.

"Ok, Chin do you have an outfit to change into," he said with a curious tone as he looked at Chin's school uniform.

Chin answered "No, I don't have any other clothes," in a quiet voice as she looked at her uniform.

Xaing said "I have extra clothes," in a peaceful tone as he grabbed his bag and took out an outfit, gave it to her. He said "You can go change in that room," as he pointed to a door. She thanked him, took his clothes, and went into the room that she was pointed to. After a few minutes, she came out looks really baggy since Xaing's clothes are like three times bigger than her. Mr. Zhoa asked "Are you sure you can dance in that? Don't you want to tie it to make it tight," in a curious tone as he eye her up and down.

She told him "No, I think this would be fine, let's just see if it's too big then I'll tie it. Ok what song do you want me to dance to," in a nervous tone but yet very calm.

Mr, Zhao thought for a second, then said "Let's start with an easy one, the song My love," as he was putting the song into the speaker.

Chin took a breath in and said "Ok," in a quiet voice, as the song started she dance to it without missing a beat. In the middle of her dancing, she jumped a little bit too high while doing a dance move, the shirt went a little bit too high showing a little bit of her bra she panicked a little bit but manage to make a calm face and continues to dance.

When she was done, Xaing and Mr. Zhao applauded her, Mr. Zhao said "First of all, you were so good at the dance you didn't even miss a beat. Second of all, good job at handling that wardrobe malfunction in the middle of dancing," in a proud tone with a proud smile. She looked at Xaing as he smiles as he was nodded.

She smiled and said "Thank you, sir," in a shy tone.

He said "I think you better tie that shirt in case you want another wardrobe malfunction," in a sarcastic tone as he pointed at the shirt. She obeyed, as she's tying Xaing's shirt, Mr. Zhao said "When you're ready, tell me and I'll start to play the next song, let's see if you know these songs without me telling you," in a calm tone as he got ready to play another song.

She told him that she was ready after a few seconds, a song started to play Chin know what song it was, she started to dance and again she dances to it without missing a beat. Mr. Zhao and Xaing were impressed. Songs after songs Chin could dance to all of the songs that will be at Xaing's concert, they both were so impressed.

When Chin got done dancing she heard a lot of applauding she looks behind her, she saw a crowd of people applauding her. Her face turned bright red, she stutters "Why- why are there so- so many people," in a sheepish tone while some people were cheering her on.

Mr. Zhao laughed and said "These are the backup dancers for Xaing's concert and this is when they usually come around to practice on the weekdays," in a joyful tone as he looked at the people behind them.

"What you think, Mr. Zhao? Can I be one of the backup dancers," she asked with a curious tone as she looks at the ground.

He said "I think you did an excellent job, you pass," in a proud tone. He added, "but you'll have to sign a contract before you can start."

Chin nodded and asked, "Do you want me to leave after I sign the contract or what?"

Mr. Zhao said, "It's fine when you're done signing the contract, you can come back here and practice with the rest of them so you can be more comfortable with them and dance in front of people." Chin nodded and went with him