The In-Between

Strange

Episode 12

May's words pierced through Pim's heart and left an unforgettable mark. She can't believe her crush's being so hard and mean to her. She had even made it clear she despised her. Why does it have to be this way?

May wiped her face and slowly headed for the dinning and there she met Mrs. Linda, Zoey and three others Ladies which is like a family to them. Literally very close.

"Pim! Come and have breakfast with us, Mrs. Linda said as Pim approached the dinning.

"She gets to eat with us now?' Dezy asked witha despicable look.

"Come on Dazy, there's nothing wrong with it, you know. She's my daughter's nanny', Mrs. Linda replied and Pim managed a frail smile.

She was trying not to make her mood obvious.

"Good morning, Mrs. Linda. Good morning miss', Pim greeted with a bow.

"Good morning to you too", Pim one of the lady replied.

"Morning cutie", Bright also said with a smile and Pim wondered if she cute? She never thought of that. And this Bright, she seems to be really friendly.

Dezy didn't reply.

"Come on nanny, sit beside me" Zoey said and Pim smiled and took the vacant seat next to her.

There were lots of food on the table, combined with Pim sad look; she didn't know which to eat.

She ran her eyes around and finally took a slice of bread and applied jam on it.

"By the way, Pim', Mrs. Linda said along the line. 'You'll be starting your training today. You've already been registered. And once you get there, you'll meet three other trainees. If you're lucky to be the best among them, you'll get signed into the Studio as one of the star's, what do you think?'

Generally, Pim would have jumped on her feet and danced happily, but at that moment she couldn't. All she could do was smile.

"Thank you ma'am." Pim replied with a bow and Mrs Linda nodded.

"Wow! So, Pim has a possibility of becoming one of the Music Star's?' Bright asked.

"Well, she has to through the training aspect and it's not certain she'll win." Dezy replied.

"Hold on, am I the only one who's noticed this lady doesn't like me?" Pim wondered.

"Nanny has a nice voice. I'm sure she'll win", Zoey said and looked at Pim and she smiled.

"Really, Zoey? Have you heard her sing?" Janelle asked while taking some potato chips into her mouth.

"Of course! That's one of the reason i like her." Zoey replied.

"Oh! So there is another reason?." Dezy asked and rolled her eyes.

"Mom" Zoey said, "the function at my school will be coming up on Friday and I told you we're expected to come with our parents. I'm just reminding you so there wouldn't be any excuses on that day. You know I'll be presenting a speech there."

"I know, Zoey. I pray I'll be chanced', Mrs. Linda responded.

Not much longer, May's came in, all dressed up – looking as dashy as ever. She didn't say a word to anyone; she just walked past the dinning.

"Won't you be joining us for breakfast, May?' Mrs. Linda asked, and she stopped, sighed and touched her forehead with two fingers.

"I'm in a hurry… will just eat later." she replied and walked out the door.

Pim stared at May's as she left and her hateful words replayed in her head: "I dislike you".

Pim took in a deep breath and focused on her meal.

After a while, they were done with breakfast and Pim quickly left with Zoey. She was to drop her off at school before going to her part.

"Nanny, are you alright? What did my aunt talk about with you in the room?' Zoey asked as they sat next to each other at the back seat.

Pim sniffed and managed a good smile.

"I'm fine dear, I'm okay' she replied and Zoey looked at her suspiciously.

"You promised to sing me more songs in the car, remember?' she said with friendly and Pin sighed.

"Sorry baby, I'm having a slight headache. Can we make it later, please?' Pim said and Zoey nodded after a little reluctance and took her eyes away.

She brought out her ipad and started playing games with it. It kinda made Pim relieved because she didn't have to say any other thing. She needed a quiet time.

Pim closed her eyes and leaned back tried enjoying the ride. But, not long after, the car creaked to a halt and Pim quickly opened her eyes to discover they had almost knocked down a lady.

She opened the door of the car and rushed out immediately, meting the lady trying to stand up from the ground and Pim helped her up.

"I'm sorry ma'am, are you hurt?' Pim asked as she helped her up and the lady stared into Pim face.

She was young, pretty looking rich; she was putting on a short black gown.

Surprisingly, she kept staring keenly at Pim and didn't say a word – at least not instantly.

'Miss… are you alright?' Pim further asked, a bit confused and she finally said something, but it came as a whisper, and Pim couldn't quite get what she said.

She is sure, she heard something;

"You've really become this pretty, huh?"

Pim withdrew and looked at her as she kept staring at Pim with an unexplainable expression.

'Miss… what did you say?' Pim asked.