Page 31: The Cherry Blossom Festival Date(4)

After few minutes:

"Eww. This stuff is really disgusting. It's sickeningly sweet, has too much cream, smell like rotten cheese and tastes like sh*t! I can see why people like you eat this. Be thankful I am kind enough to join you and share your humiliation, Opha."

Vanessa complained dramatically.

"Yes. Yes mam. You are so benevolent and kind. Is there any one in this world who is equivalent to you..?"

I agreed closing my eyes in exhaustion.

Isn't this her tenth sweet delicacy she had today..? I must stop her from eating too much sweet for such a little while..

I noted.

Today has been such an active day unlike my daily boring lifestyle and I am starting to feel quite tried and exhausted now. But, it's not like I am not enjoying this fair cause I really am.

However, I didn't feel the same way with Amelia earlier. With Amelia my date was just like how it usually is with the other ordinary girls.

I have been on dates with plenty of girls simply because they initiate to ask me out first and they pay for me. It's not like anyone can refuse free food. I mean, aren't I giving them what they want in return? That is sweet talking and flirting with them? That's the usuals of my life.

But, with Vanessa on the other hand, though I am technically on a date with her.. I didn't even have time for thinking ways on how to please this young mistress because...

I noticed Vanessa moving her arms so much as she talks and accidentally pour some cream on her pretty dress.

"Oh.. Ew. The stinky cream dirtied my jacket..!"

I sighed and stood before her.

Dear diary.

Vanessa Choi was clearly a high maintenance and quite difficult to handle

"Ah. Ah. I got it. Don't rub it, Vanessa.."

I told her and took the kerchief I always keep on my pockets when Vanessa suddenly removed her black leather jacket and revealed her sleeve less tender swan like fair arms.

I was shocked to senses.

"What are you doing here, Vanessa..!!?!"

I screamed immediately turning my body and closing my face with flushed cheeks.

"My dress feels sticky.." Vanessa said casually.

"So! You do this on a market place like this..!!!?!"

"....?" Vanessa blinked.

I had to cover my red face with my palm and use my other hand to grab Vanessa abruptly.

"Come on, follow me." I said impatiently and took us to a more remote place.

Vanessa rubbed her sleeveless arms as she waited for me to wash her dirty jacket.

I doubt any other date would stoop this low just to clean her sweater. Oh forget it. She probably wouldn't know since she already has her eyes stuck on Alex. And, it must be the servants who take care of her at such times on normal situations.

But, I am not a servant.

I thought scrubbing the cream from her black jacket.

Aren't I being kind enough to help her now? Doesn't this give her a enough reason to get seduced by me..?

Vanessa suddenly sneezed and looked away.

I sighed and threw her my hoodie.

"Here. Wear this hood." I said impolitely. She had already given me enough heart attacks by her abrupt thoughtless actions for one day.

"Ew, are you crazy..??" Vanessa's face twisted.

"Then.. Are you gonna spend this cold night like this..?"

"....."

"It's smells like Opha. So dirty." Vanessa commented wearing my hood.

"Shut up!!" I yelled blushing angrily.

I never knew. But, I must really be a nice person. Just why won't this girl even notice m-...

I was thinking when, Vanessa suddenly muttered.

"You take care of me well.."

Eh?.. She finally noticed..? Is she getting attracted me already!?

I wanted to cry then. But to my surprise Vanessa uttered something totally out of the box. Something that most girls wouldn't even care to notice.

"Are you an older brother..?" She asked.

I felt surprised.

"Y-Yes.." I smiled.

"Then you must be used to taking care of your little sister.." Vanessa said.

"Oh.. Yes. Yes.. She's little. But a ball of trouble. That's why I must always watch over her.." I confessed. This was new to me. I didn't have much experience talking about my family to other people.

Vanessa chuckled.

"My older twin sister calls me that too. But, she does take care of me at the same time... I guess that is the mentality of the elder sibling.."

S-She smiled. I felt quite dazed. Is this the first time she revealed her smile to me?

I blushed and looked away.

Before, that. She said she hates her twin and they didn't seem to have a good relationship. But, what's with this response from Vanessa..?

I thought and looked around the fair. We were now near the game stalls. A place I had come with my mother many times when I was little... Before she got really sick and everything on our life had a worst turn that is..

"I still remember coming here often with my mother when I was a child."

I told Vanessa casually.

"You have a mother..?" Vanessa asked suddenly.

"Of course, I do. Do you think I was born through a horse..?!"

I was kinda annoyed by her thoughtless question.

"No. No. No. I do know you were born from your mother.. What I mean is.. I-I just didn't expect your mother would be willing to waste her precious time that she could spend working to spend time with you on a fair.."

Vanessa said softly as though mumbling to herself and walked forward.

My eyes widened realisation.

Of course, it is mother's duty to care for their child and spend time with them. I regret my mother couldn't do that since she's still in her vegetative state at the hospital. But, to think that this girl actually thinks it's something amazing that a mother is willing to spend time with her child..

My.. My face paled..

I always thought I had the worst past because of my sick mother. But, this girl..

What kind of a childhood did Vanessa Choi have..?

I couldn't think more.

I did have a soft spot for Vanessa since the beginning.

I treated her nice than how I usually use and throw away other girls. And, The reason was probably her relationship with Alexander Min. I know I am quite heartless a lot of times but, it really hurt me to see Vanessa crushing on a dude who shows no sign of liking her back.

While Alex treated Amelia that gently Vanessa was just there right beside him, like I noted today. That man, I knew he didn't have feelings for Vanessa and constantly rejected her but treating Amelia like that was too unfair to Vanessa.

I mean, it is not like Amelia Jeong is the girl Alex loves right? So, why should he behave like that? I couldn't understand.

I thought it right. This girl who is rash, short tempered, exceptionally rude and immature has many scars beyond her superficial queen bee self.

The screams of the rollercoaster roared beside us.

"Alex.. must probably be there with Amelia.."

Vanessa mumbled looking at rollercoaster.

I smiled and asked her.

"Then.. Why don't we go there too..?"

"..W-What..?? Why?" She squeaked.

"Because you want to go there..! Come on. You can be comfortable around me. I am not Alex nor will I report you to Alex." I sang to her.

"Dumba*s, Of course I know that. You are too grotesquely ugly for being my Alexie.." Vanessa cried.

Her effortless words hit me on my chest and yet again broke the pride I had on my good looks and body.

How many times has it been since I have called ugly by her again?

"Come on, doll face." I tried leading her through the coaster area since the seats were slowly getting filled.

I know, it's just me feeling quite guilty about her. But, I did want to make her happy even if it's just a little if I could.

"Going on the rollercoaster is the first thing you prefered to go when we have just arrived here. Isn't that because you loved it?" I said excitedly.

"How the f*ck did you come to that conclusion..!?" Vanessa seemed bewildered and took hasty steps backwards.

"Hurry up. If you wanna enter the ride, kids..!" The man from the counter yelled.

"Yes we are!" I cried back to him and compelled Vanessa again.

"Come Vanessa. We have already bought the tickets.. Are you gonna waste them just because Alex is not being your date..?" My voice subconsciously turned strained.

"N-No.. I.." Vanessa stammered.

"I am trying so much just so someone I consider my friend could enjoy just a little of this festival.. "

".....!"

"Vanessa, ...How long will you keep rejecting my-"

I ended up revealing my real frustration when Vanessa suddenly screamed on top of her voice.

She screamed so loud enough that the two of us became the center of attention in seconds.

'W-What's that noise..?'

'I think.. A girl..screamed..?'

'It is coming from that couple. Is that guy harrassing her..?'

Even though I have been accused many times by Vanessa for extremely silly reasons this was the first time, I was actually seen as the real harrasser by the outsiders.

This was the maximum humiliation I can afford today. My face practically turned red as a traffic light that I didn't dare to look up at how many people were looking us like we were lunatics.

Vanessa, the real source of the entire storm finally opened her mouth flinging herself on a random electric pole.

"I am scared of heights!" She confessed quickly closing her eyes shut.

"W-What..??" I couldn't understand her.

"I get dizzy, have a hyperventilation and feel my stomach sick like I had just eaten dog poop if I sit on the roller coaster..!"

Vanessa hugged the pole tighter like her life actually depended on it. Her current moist eyes revealed the real intensity for her fear of heights and moved my heart strings.

I was shocked beyond belief.

Did she actually plan on riding that roller coaster with this kind of horrible body condition??

And.. Don't tell me.. Vanessa is forcing herself to such level for the sake of her Alex nonsense..!

Ugh! Vanessa Choi.

Were you really this.. stupid..!!?!?!

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Saturday

At the Cherry blossom festival

Amelia.

Dear diary,

I can't believe my date just got swapped with Alex. But, all is for good actually. To be honest, I didn't really feel that good when I was with Derrick.

I mean, sure. Derrick was great! He was the best guy ever. That includes his gentlemanly behaviour, sweet flattering and even his occasional flirts. But, unfortunately since I was too concious about myself and about how cute I must act (especially since I suck at acting cute) everything around him felt very forced.

I felt like a stranger all day long. And, I don't think, I felt all that comfortable during my half date.

But, with Alex on the other hand, he really was a breath of fresh air. It must probably be because we have spent a lot of time with each other. I didn't have to pretend to be cute before him or fuss too much about my girly behaviour I know everything about him in finger tips just like he does about me.

That's the reason I feel relaxed right now. --So relaxed that Alex had a hard time keeping up my excited pace to explore the Fair!

"Since Derrick is out of the sight, I guess, the cat is finally revealing it's claws. You are too fast, Amelia.."

Alex huffed and puffed.

"What..!?! Are you joking!? There is another game stall that we must visit today..! Hurry up Alex..!"

I yelled back at him holding twenty other tropies and medals that, I had won on the game station on my arms. And, those trouphies included, Three teddy bears, one mickey mouse doll, three santa caps, two chocolate medals, four coffee mugs, two balloon ducks and one pencil stand including two goldfishes that Alex was currently holding.

"Amelia.. Aren't these trophies enough for today..? Plus there are more cool stuff to explore at the festival.."

Alex complained.

That hit me in the head. He was right. There were many stuff.

"Oh my gosh!! Why didn't you say so before..! Come on. Let go to that water pool ride..!"

I immediately made plans for another ride. But, unfortunately though Alex did propose this, he couldn't keep up with me at all.

Finally, as though he had actually reached his end point Alex sat on a certain pavement and stretched his leg.

"I am fried, Amelia. I cannot move a muscle." Alex said stubbornly.

"Fine.."

I sighed walked towards him.

"Can we try the rollercoaster now..?!" However, my decision flipped in a second.

"Amelia!" Alex roared.

"Okok. Fine..!" I waved my arms giggling.

This was actually so much fun. I could never be this comfortable even during the double date with Vanessa and Derrick. I guess, coming her with Alex really was a good idea. I could at least enjoy this festival to the fullest.

"You know.. I really wanted to go on the rollercoaster.. with you.."

Alex mumbled.

"You want to ride the coaster with everyone..?" I repeated his words.

"...."

Alex bit his lips as though he wanted to correct me. But, he then spurted.

"But, you, young lady were just too energetic enough that you just had to try every single the games on the game stalls, ride the bumper cars and spend an hour exploring the haunted house. I guess, you really put all your smarts and guts at these things that it never matters you to show at least a quarter of your interest in these things to your studies. You wouldn't be such an idiot then."

"Yes. Yes. Sir." I replied my private tutor lazily.

I then looked around at the other rides we had possibly missed and Alex could afford to relax on it and finally spotted one.

"Well.. It isn't exactly a rollercoaster.. But.. I think.. You would like this..?"

I told him stretching my arm towards him with a grin.

"What is it?" Alex asked taking my hand.

"The Ferraris Wheel?" I responded.

"That sounds good..!" Alex said.

At the end of the day we couldn't afford the Rollercoaster. So, it was the Ferraris Wheel it is.