VegasPete : Chess Room (The Way You Taste sequel)

Side Story - Chapter 3 - My best friend

Pete's mother POV

"Hey, Pete! Hold this."

"Mail?!"

"Yes...you don't leave that library. I got your mail for you."

"Thanks, P'Kan."

"I have mine too" He shows me his letter excitedly.

"From your family?!"

"From my sister. The only one who really cares for me."

"I see..."

"She sent me a picture! Isn't she the most beautiful girl ever?!"

"Yes...she is really beautiful."

"You're beautiful too."

"You don't have to say it. I don't mind."

"No, I mean it! You really are! As much as my sister...uh...maybe more when you smile!"

"Cut it out..."

"I'm serious. If you could just..."

"Don't touch my hair, Phi."

"Okay, okay...sorry..."

"Just read your letter. I'll read mine."

P'Kan smiles while reading his letter...but suddenly he frowns.

"Fuck..."

"Is there a problem, Phi?!"

"No...nothing..."

"Why are you tearing up that photo of your beloved sister??!"

"I'm just removing some asshole by her side."

"Eh?! Why?! Who is he?!"

"She says he has a crush on her. If I only could go back home...I would punch this idiot and make him go."

"What a protective brother."

"You're lucky I'm by your side, Pete. I'm not letting any bastard approach you for sure."

"I'm a boy, remember. Besides, you're not my brother."

"So what?! I'm not her brother either."

"But you just said ...."

"My father adopted her not long ago..."

"Oh...I see..."

"But I really like her."

"I see..."

"Ha! Unbelievable!"

"What now?!"

"My sister says I can't accept any confession otherwise she will accept that guy's confession."

"She's very 'protective' of you."

"Yeah...She is."

"Have you told her there are a lot of girls after you?"

"No, I just told her about you."

"...me?!..."

"My best Thai-Taiwanese boyfriend."

"Boy friend?!"

"It sounds funny, don't you think?!"

...

(Months later) - Kids talking

[How many boxes have you counted ?!"]

["You don't have to count. Just look at the pile height."]