MAKING MEMORIES

Chapter 15 : FRENEMY

XIA

My life has been going on as usual since that night. It has been 1 month. My dad already got me a Porsche Boxster, which not what I want but I have no reason to against it. I hope the idea is from him not from my stepmother but I don't want to ask. Jae Young is no where to be found and I also don't have any idea what happen to him since that day. He must be scared after what Ximen did to him but knowing Jae Young that sounds impossible. I also have been busy with classes and assignments, especially now mid term is so near.

I never really talk about what happen that night to anyone. I never ask anymore about Xiaoyou, not even at Sanchai. I don't think it's approproate since I never know that girl. I only know her story. I also rarely met Ximen since that night especially since 2 weeks ago after I have my own car and I don't ride with my brother anymore. So when we both met, we prefer to stay quite like we used to. He is not that annoying anymore even there is one time he still talking about the function of sidewalk and I knew that he's talking about me. But I just don't give any reaction when he mentioned about the sidewalk thing because honestly I can't help myself and feel pity for him. I still can't imagine if I am the one who has to deal with the situation. The story about Xiaoyou, I can't just ignore. Now that I knew about it, I can't stop thinking about it.

I'm completing my latest drawing when Lei open my tree house door and take a peek. It's a sunny Saturday and usually he is with his friends. I'm a bit surpise.

'Yes?' I ask.
'You are not planning to go out today?' He ask back while walking to me and take a seat on my blush colour couch.
'Nope. Sanchai and Hye Joo both want to do overtime work so I will just complete this drawing today,'

He looks at my drawing and smile. 'Your drawing is always so beautiful. I wish I have a creative hand like you,'
'Well, I wish I have a smart brain like you who can play music well,' I praise him and he smile.
'We both have our own advantages. Anyway I just want to let you know that Ahsi's birthday is next week. He invites you to come,' he said.
'Oh okay sure I'll come,'
'There is a dresscode. Black and white,'
'Okay...'

Black and white for birthday party, I can only imagine a minimalist style of birthday party. I mean it is a party it should be more fun with the theme like the 80's dresscode with live band perhaps. But then it is not my birthday party so I dont have the right to judge even I just judged.

'You are not going out?' I ask in a surprise tone after he started to grab one of my magazine and lie down, makes himself comfortable on my couch.
'No, not today. I want to appreciate my room and my bed more. But right now, i want to be here for a while. It's hot today,'

I give him a chuckle and continue with my drawing. After about 1 hour, he finally left, saying that he is sleepy and in need of beauty sleep. Also he don't forget to remind me to take lunch.

The day passed by so fast. It is almost dinner time the moment I finish my last touch on my drawing, I skip lunch of course. I feel satisfy no matter how many times I take a look at my drawing this time. It is just a flock of flamingo but I love the way I blend all the colours especially the feathers part and the fact that I complete it in one day.

I always love that flamingo symbolize a lot of things like family and relationship. They are very social and they can form strong bonds with their partners. That's what inspires me and I wish I have a strong bonds with everyone around me.

The ringing of my phone break the silence. Ximen's name on the screen.

'Hello?' I'm not sure if he is really calling me.
'Hey, come and hang out with me,' His voice on the other side sounds, rough?
Is he drunk?
I double tap my phone screen to make sure what time is it. 9.10pm.