Chapter 27：Something's Not Right

"Hi, how are you ? It's been more than a week, I'm sorry … it takes me too long to reply you. I'm fine but very tire now. It's 4 a.m. and I just get back from work. Can't write much now, too sleepy. But I would like to hear what has happened on you through this week. Hope you still willing to tell me about your life. Believe it or not, it's something that can put some energy on me. Best wishes, Takeshi."

Xiao Ping pushes the Back button. That is the last email from Takeshi. It was sent almost a month ago. She has replied it, so all she can do is wait. Because Takeshi is using a personal email now, she can flood him with daily mail no more. He has no one to help him manage the email, so she thinks it is wise to only email him when he has replied her. But..

They accused him is avoiding them since there are some gossip about Takeshi has conflict with his opponent actor/actress and some crews. There is also criticism about his stage performance, and also his Japanese fans being disappointed because he broke his promise to come on their event.

Xiao Ping sighs. "There is really nothing you can do, then being worry like this will also won't do any help," she tells her self in her mind.

The glass door is opened. A Lin comes and followed by Yu Jin who turns out holding the door for her. A Lin's face is as red as ripped tomatoes. She walks fast to the cashier desk, sits beside Xiao Ping, taking her cellular and just pretending to be busy with it.

Seeing her friend like that, makes Xiao Ping smiles. It reminds her a few days ago when she caught A Lin was starring at Yu Jin who was busy working on a computer. Xiao Ping called her with as whisper, but she still awkwardly shocked and blushed just like today.

"So, you two came here together?" Xiao Ping whispers her question in a very teasing tone. A Lin gaps. "Nn.. No," she denies in hiss. Xiao Ping plunges. "You should ask him to pick you up. I bet he won't mind," Xiao Ping suggests with a wink to end it.

"What are you girls talking about ?" suddenly Yu Jin has stood behind them. A Lin almost pukes in shock. "Nothing," Xiao Ping the one who answers. Yu Jin just shrugs and sits on his table. Xiao Ping grins full of naughtiness. With A Lin's secret pinch on her waist just a moment ago, Xiao Ping is sure A Lin has a crush on Yu Jin. "Don't worry, A Lin, I will help you," Xiao Ping says it in her mind while widening her smile.

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Hiroshi moves his sight to the right while his own body bouncing following the car's movement. "Are you okay ?" he worries to see Takeshi's pale face. the handsome guy who sits next to him just weakly shakes his head. His head is leaning on the seat back. His eyes are closed trying to eliminate the dizziness he felt. But the car's movement makes him even more nausea.

Takeshi opens his eyes and leans forward. "Please slow down," he asks to the driver then leans back.

"You have eaten, haven't you ?" Hiroshi asks. Takeshi nods without opening his eyes. Actually he lies. He ate a little bit on the set, but his stomach refused the food thus he could only spewed it out.

"We'll go to the doctor tomorrow," Hiroshi says while moving his gaze. He can not stand to see his friend condition, weak pale face with dry lips.

"We don't have time. I have a shooting schedule tomorrow," Takeshi rejects it. Hiroshi annoyedly turns his head to him. "I'm going to get you a permission from the director. With your condition you should take a bed rest for a least a week," he nags.

Takeshi grins. "You're just like mom," he says softly then looks away, suddenly misses his mother. Hiroshi also grins but continues his nagging. "Sometimes I think boss is overly compelling you. I understand these are all to orbit your name, but it seems too much. I my self have had trouble setting your schedule, moreover you who does it..."

Hiroshi continues to nag while Takeshi finally falls to sleep. Maybe Hiroshi's nag lulls him or maybe because he is just too tired.