Hyson was feeling exceptionally good as he walked out of the café while spinning his car key around his index finger, indicating his good mood. He walked towards the parking to get his car when he heard the screeching of tires beside him and stiffened. He stiffly turned his head to the side to look at that damn reckless driver! That car stopped just beside him.
"Are you trying to kill me?" he shouted in rage.
A head popped out from the window and looked at him with a grin. He was all too familiar with that face and that grin as well. "How can I dare to hurt my idol?"
Cloe pushed open the door and ran out of her car towards his side.
"How are you, my superstar?"
Hyson was mad at her for scaring him like that. So, he refused to accept. "What superstar? You recognized the wrong person!"
Cloe chuckled at his response. "Even if you wear rags, I'll still recognize you." She pointed towards the road as she told him, "I saw you from there and instantly knew that's you. How could I not come down to say hi?"
Hyson looked towards the road and then looked at her, "Are those eyes or binoculars? You even manage to see me from there?"
Cloe proudly jutted her chin out, "When I first joined Chief, she told me to be sure to see what others can't see. Hear what others can't hear and I should also dare to say what others don't! So, you can say I have the sight of an eagle!"
"Proud?"
Cloe nodded her head.
"You scared me just now!" he pinched her arm.
Cloe laughed out, "Was that enough to scare you? Sorry, I didn't know you have such a fragile heart."
Hyson pulled out his handkerchief and held one corner in each hand as he showed it to her. Cloe's brows were knitted up at his action but she still looked at the white handkerchief which had something embroidered with red thread.
When she read what was written, her face twitched uncontrollably.
There was written: 'Fragile goods, handle with care!'
Scratching her head, she looked at him in confusion. "What's this?"
"I used to tell my Ellie that I'm fragile and she should treat me nicely. So, she told me to have this printed out and carry it around to let people know how fragile I am." He pointed at his handkerchief again and went on, "Next time, before scaring me, please remember that I am fragile! And you wouldn't wanna hurt me. I'm quite precious to my family."
Cloe clutched her stomach and laughed so hard that her whole body bent down. She couldn't help it. He really had a sense of humor she couldn't compete with. Just who would carry something like this around? Only, Hyson! Indeed, her idol was different!
"Aww, did I scare you?" she asked as she wiped her tears that came out from all her laughing. "How about I treat you to something sweet to soothe your shaken heart?"
Hyson was interested in that offer very much. But acted a bit reserved, "If you insist."
Cloe's smile didn't even leave her face for a second. She cleared her throat and pulled his arm with her saying, "Come with me then. There is a famous bakery around here."
"What are you even doing here?" asked Hyson. He really expected to meet her out of nowhere. Although this Sunset Garden was popular, she was here alone right now. His gaze changed as he questioned, "Are you here on a date?"
Cloe gave him a look, "No! I was originally here for that bakery! While working, I had a craving for something sweet. One of my assistants recommended the Sunset Bakery. I decided to pay a visit as soon as I got off work. And here I am. I believe it was just meant for me to meet you. I haven't seen you in a while. You didn't come to bug off Chief at the office. I miss you."
"Miss me? Or you miss seeing your Chief in the difficult position?" Hyson exposed her straightforwardly.
Cloe coughed as she said, "That could also be possible." She shrugged her shoulders and went on, "But the fact remains that I miss you."
"Continue saying that your boyfriend is sure gonna get jealous!"
"He will just have to live with this jealousy," replied Cloe honestly. "I am a loyal person. Or else I wouldn't have managed to score so many years with Raelle Xiang. And since I'm loyal, I'll be loyal to my idol till the end of time! My faith in you will never change!"
"What am I? A religion? What nonsense are you spouting about faith?" retorted Hyson as he shook his head at her but inwardly he was really amused. Who knew they'd actually grow so close to each other. And supposedly she was his biggest fan. And he actually liked this fan a lot as well.
"Do you know what it means by stanning a celebrity?" asked Cloe in all seriousness.
"Please, Professor Cloe, enlighten me!"
"I shall do, my child!" Cloe played along with him and he had to bite the inside of his cheek to stop himself from laughing out. "Stanning a celebrity literally means chasing a star. And stars belong in the sky. A fan is allowed to admire the star in the sky but the fan isn't allowed to pluck that star from the sky. Because the place for the star will always be in the sky. Idols don't belong to their fans but it's the faith of a fan that keeps those stars shining bright in the sky."
Hyson couldn't help clapping, "Professor Cloe, you are certainly knowledgeable!"
Cloe pretended to be shy and embarrassed, "There is no need for all that praise now."
Hyson tapped her shoulder and said, "That's enough of the drama for today. We are already inside the bakery.. This drama isn't gonna heal my heart. Get some sugar coming!"