Page 20: It's Oppa. Not Opha, Vanessa!(2)

Location: Cafeteria.

Point of view: Vanessa Choi.

(NOT A DIARY ENTRY)

Taking the tray with mash potatoes curry and a rice bowl from the lunch counter Vanessa walked towards the center table of the cafeteria accompanied by her two cronies Tara and Sabrina.

Tara Im was this seventeen year old pale blonde with an extremely seductive body and a baby face. She was cute and dumb in her own way that many guys fangirled over her. But, since Tara was naturally shy, she had trouble avoiding the boys. Her being popular made the other girl nickname Tara as a b*tch and avoid any relationship with her.

It was at this time that she met Vanessa who openly chased away the boys hanging around Tara since, Vanessa was tired of the noise they made at class. Tara from that second onwards found refuge in the monster Vanessa and stuck to her like a glue.

Sabrina Oh on the other hand, always looked up to the cool kids and wanted to be like them. Sabrina tried to imitate their sense of fashion and follow them. But, unfortunately the cool kids never accepted her as she always turned out as weird every single time and became the laughing stock.

For Sabrina, Vanessa was the one who mocked her the most, for her fashion fiasco when she accidently bumped into this certain rich kid. But, she was also the only one who explained Sabrina where her fashion went wrong and gave her a fabulous make over that immediately shooted her status to a popular kid.

It has been very few days since the three had met. But, the Vanessa's cronies ...in other words, her actual friends got into a great bond with this young lady's tough love relationship and treasured her.

"Ah.. It's mashed potatoes again.. I am so gonna put on some weight..!"

Sabrina complained.

"Why potatoes are really healthy. I love potatoes." Tara chirped.

"Are you kidding me..? Potatoes and rice..? They are clearly peasant food. I am sure a good meal of steak or Foie gras would be suffice. Right, Vanessa..!"

Sabrina asked Vanessa to show off that, she could actually relate to a rich lady's normal food platter.

Vanessa, who had now got used to the company of these two chewed her food without another word.

"Hmm. Yea." She said with a nonchalant expression completing her lunch without.

What? I thought, Vanessa would join my complaints if I told her this. But, Why does she look like she's actually okay with such a normal food.

Sabrina wondered.

"Tara dear!"

At this time a certain boy from the senior class called Tara while she was still eating. Tara quickly brightened.

"Oppa!" She rushed towards the senior abandoning her lunch.

"Woah. You bought these chocolates for me..? Thank you so much!"

Tara flashed a bright smile and soon returned to where Vanessa and Sabrina were seated.

"Isn't Ron Oppa so nicee..! He bought me some chocolates even though my brother might scold him later!"

Tara said excitedly.

"You smile like this to every guy.. And, then have no clue why they are chasing after you.."

Sabrina played with her peas with a bored look.

"How rude!" Tara got mad at Sabrina's careless words.

"He is my brother's friend. And, I have known him all my life..! Don't talk bad about Ron oppa..!"

She yelled.

"Woah woah chill, girl. I was just joking. Why are you being so sensitive all of a sudden..?"

Sabrina told Tara awkwardly. In reflex she asked Vanessa about it too.

"That was clearly a joke right? Vanessa..?"

Tara pouted. She cannot argue more if Vanessa agrees. Sabrina is too sly.

Vanessa finished her food with an non chalant look and then asked them.

"What is an 'oppa'..?"

"....."

"...."

Tara and Sabrina were speechless at Vanessa's extremely weird question.

V-Vanessa's a korean too right..??

But, how can she not know what oppa is!?

Sabrina's mind was in a ruckus.

However Tara responded quite quickly.

"It means, older brother, Vanessa. I call Roy Li as Oppa because he is my brother's friend and he is also like a brother to me..!"

Oh right. I've heard both her parents are mixed korean and that she has lived at the States for most of her life. So, it explains why she doesn't know certain slang words.

Sabrina realised and explained more in detail.

"Yeah. And, boys like being called as Oppa too. They think it's cute and-.."

Sabrina was saying but Vanessa's eyes were already distracted at something else. And, there was no question. Both Tara and Sabrina instantly knew what that something else was.

Alexander Min.

Vanessa Choi's one and only heart throb.

Vanessa's eyes glimmered with anticipation the second she saw him. Sabrina and Tara half expected Vanessa to jump from here and get to Alex. But, surprisingly before Vanessa got up her eyes fixed on a certain another person behind Alex.

Normally, it would be impossible since all guys except Alex are squids and octopus on Vanessa's line of sight. But, since this certain person had given her a strong 'negative' first impression she remembered him well.

'That guy is ...'

Derrick Han who was walking along with Alex and Sam also noticed a strange infuriated gaze being directed towards him.

He then, immediately flashed her a bright cocky smirk as though conforming her doubts and affectionately put his arm around Alexander.

"Alex, I really like this apple juice. Will you give this to me..?"

Derrick purposefully grabbed the drink on Alex's tray to flaunt their bondings.

Alex gave a non chalant gaze to Derrick.

"Why? Get one on your own tray, dude." He told him.

Derrick pestered him again causing Vanessa's brows to shrink like caterpillars at their intimacy.

"Ahhw! Come on, dude! I am lazy to go all the way to the counter! Wouldn't you do this favour for 'your' 'good' 'old' 'friend' who you, 'Alexander Olson' 'care' about 'so much'..??"

Derrick stressed his syllables simultaneously keeping his sight fixed at Vanessa on the side.

Vanessa hit the spoon on her empty plates with gritted teeth.

This jerk!

He is doing this on purpose!

Even the usually unbothered Alex could find something amiss.

"What is wrong with you..? Are you up to some mischief again, Derrick..?"

Alex raised his brows.

Derrick laughed brightly with an angelic arc twirling on his lips.

"Haha! Absolutely not! Why do you say so, Alex ...?"

The refreshing smile never faded Derrick's face and actually managed attracting few girls sitting around the trio boys.

"Ah.. Derrick oppa is so handsome ...!"

"How can he have such a cute baby face..?"

Alex on the other hand cringed immediately.

'He is definately up to some mischief right now..'

"So, the apple drink. You will give me one, right..?"

Derrick asked again.

"I don't really care.." Alex replied.

"Pretty please..?" Derrick pestered him. "Your friend's leg still hurts you know.."

Alex let out a deep sigh.

"Fine. Take it. I do not know why you are doing this though..."

Just like Derrick anticipated, Vanessa Choi drowned on her desk with her arms closed over her mouth.

WHaaaht!! Alex, that germaphobe actually allowed this freak to drink from his cup!??!

Who was she..? Where was she..??

Is she still living on this planet that has a easily sociable, Alex??

Vanessa couldn't doubt more about her existence at this point.

Dammit.

That fu**ing pervert really is a friend of Alexie!

Vanessa banged her legs on the table in complete mental disaster.

Derrick who had been noticing Vanessa's hilarious responses all the while chuckled at the sight. He then smirked with a cocky look and returned the apple juice to Alex's tray.

"Here.. I do not want this." He said bluntly the few seconds, after they crossed Vanessa's table.

"What..?? Are you crazy..?" Sam was completely confused by the silly conversation between his two friends. "Just what the hell is going on between you..?"

"Even I cannot understand a thing." Alex confessed.

Derrick chuckled again and wrapped his arm around Alex for the second time.

"Nothing much. I have already got what I wanted."

Derrick said with a mischievous grin taking a peak at Vanessa's never ending death glare.

It has been a while since Derrick had so much fun on a single day!

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"I cannot believe Alex is friends with that stupid pervert.." Vanessa mumbled softly.

Pervert..?

Only now did Tara and Sabrina realise the person who had just distracted Vanessa's attention wasn't Alexander Min this time. But, rather the friendly Derrick Han.

Alex was an extremely aloof and cold person. And, Vanessa would hate it if the two were to comment about him. But, Derrick Han on other hand was nothing like that.

They could boldly comment on him in front of Vanessa.

"Ah. You are looking at Derrick Han? Isn't he handsome..? Derrick Oppa is as smiling as always. I sometimes think he is actually angel dropped by heaven.." Tara sighed dreamily.

"I agree. He is athletic, smart, cute and probably also rich. He's the type of a guy who gives a long lasting impression on the heart of every girl.. I bet he would act as the most romantic boyfriend if you could ever get to date him. Don't you think so too, Vanessa?"

Talking about boys definately pumped Sabrina. She had always wanted to have a boy talk with her friends. So, she chirped to Vanessa being charged with a new found energy. But.

"Alex is enough."

Vanessa said nonchalantly.

'So, don't talk nonsense.' Is what her words implied.

Just few words from Vanessa made the two girls shut up just like that. Vanessa gave no room for any other conversation about Derrick.

"Yes."

"Of course Vanessa."

The two admitted defeat immediately.

However unknown to the two girls, Derrick actually was inside Vanessa's mind at the moment though it certainly wasn't for the reason Tara and Sabrina quoted.

As the three walked out of the Cafeteria, Vanessa asked them bluntly.

"Do boys really like it when girls call them as oppa..? So.. Much that they are willing to do any favour?"

Vanessa asked them.

Surprised Vanessa took an initiative to question them, the two girls ganged around her excitedly.

"Absolutely! Boys think girls are cute if one calls them as oppa. That's the reason Tara often uses this technique to get boys do her favours."

Sabrina said excitedly.

"Do I..?" Tara blinked earning a quick glare from Sabrina.

Tara then quickly changed her tone.

"Sabrina's right! Oppa adds another layer of respect and admiration for the guys. My older brother told me that when I asked him that day!"

Vanessa slowed down her steps in the hallway and thought for a while.

"Hmmm..." She mumbled to herself. " Recieved enough information. Gotta go."

She quickly rushed backwards in search of a certain some one.

"W-Wait.. Vanessa..! We have class!"

Tara called out to her.

"Never mind her, Tara. Don't you know she has a mind of her own." Sabrina said.

"You are probably right..."

Tara pouted a bit. But then remembered something important.

"Ah wait.. We forgot to say.. Oppa is also a word koreans call their older boyfriends..! " She recalled.

Sabrina realised it too and agreed with Tara immediately.

But, then Tara pondered.

"But, then.. that isn't really important right...? I mean, Vanessa is definately not a person who does dumb stuff like me.. So, she probably use the word well."

Tara nodded her head cutely while asking Sabrina. Her white blonde hair flowed in the wind like snow.

Sabrina chuckled at her expression and looked forward.

"Glad you know that too... Come on. Let's hurry up..! We will be late to the class."

"Oh.. Right..!"

The two girls, who were often mistook as followers of Vanessa Choi when they actually treasured her as their third cherished friend of their friend circle, had their life stories and problems of their own that could not be explained on this book. Perhaps, it had been written on another romcom novel.

But, this story isn't about them today.

It is about Vanessa and what she did after she made a hasty departure from her friends. Especially because, contrary to all the high expectations for her in not doing dumb stuff, Vanessa Choi did just that.

And, Derrick Han on the other hand had no idea that he would soon become one of the innocent victim to Vanessa's hasty advances back then.

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After few minutes:

Location: Near the stairs of the school corridor.

Point Of View: Derrick Han.

"U-Ugh... V-V-Vanessa..?"

Derrick looked at his front where Vanessa was currently standing with her two arms placed on the wall completely trapping Derrick inbetween.

She was way too close to him in an reverse Kabedon.

And, with all his current intensely flustered face, anxious clouded gaze and muddled up feelings Derrick might have no chance escaping for this extremely awkward situation.

"W-W-What are y-you doing..?"

Derrick squeaked awkwardly like a little mice trying his best to calm his heart while being caught into the arms of an innocent girl who had no idea what she was doing to him.

"Um.. S-So... Opha💕 ..! Will you do a certain favour for me..w-with Alexander..? Pretty please..?"

Vanessa flashed the most sweetest smile and brutally attacked Derrick's heart at it's irresistable cuteness..!

Damn it..

He closed his eyes tightly trying to blow his face with his palm. But, Vanessa wasn't taking a single hint and wouldn't move an inch.

She isn't even pronouncing the word right..

It's Oppa! Not Opha, Vanessa!!

Derrick wanted to scream miserably!

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