Chapter
6
I am feeling weary from all the constant chaos and commotion going
on in my house. It really desecrated my well being and health from
all the clashes I had with people I called parents.
Lucky thing you SMS me, if not, I wont know what to do
man.
Unconsciously, a crystal tear slipped out of my control and tracked
nonchalantly down my cheek. In nick of time, Ricks hand caught the
watery droplet and courteously wiped it off with a piece of Scott
tissue. Then he put his arms on my petite shoulder and squeezing it
gently like a soft cushion.
Rick came near my area as he was on his way to his buddys house.
Probably to check out where I stay exactly as I casually revealed
to him my address during lunch, being part of a typical
conversation. It was beyond my calculation that he actually bother
to pay me visit, although that was indeed a blessing in disguise
given the circumstance earlier on. He parked his car just below my
flat and we were inside, chatting and listening to some
modern-infused-classical music that was lingering subtly in the
background.
This piece is called Toccate and Fugue.
I merely smile at his reply. An ah lian like myself wouldnt listen
to such genre of music, albeit I thought the piece was
beautiful.
Life is just that; we cant choose the way things are given to us,
but certainly, we can choose what we want things to be in the
future.
Thats easy to say, I mused,
but difficult to achieve.
Well, if you believe in it, it might just work out for you?
encouraged Rick.
Rick then stretched forward and tapped the windscreen with his
index finger a couple of times. Apparently, he seemed to be
pointing towards the starless night sky.
You should always aim for the Moon and even if you fail to reach,
at least you will hit the clouds.
You are thinking that its possible because you dont understand
how its like to be in a wretched family. I dont suppose you even
know how it feels to maintain your personal upkeep or to pay your
own bills?
Rick did not anticipate this and I could see he was taken aback by
my somewhat-provocative statement.
I am sorry.
Rick shrugged his shoulders slightly.
Well, I guess you are right. I have not even paid any bills in my
life. I guess even though I am two years older, you probably had
more deals in life than I do.
My mind started wandering after his reply; I was reckoning if it
was indeed better, ultimately, to be in his situation. I mean
coming from a sheltered environment is one that people would envy
for sure, but in growth, I am not too sure about that. Put me alone
in a no mans land and I would still be able to survive, but I
wont say for certain if it was Rick.
You may think I am rich; but hell, my friends are worst.
Why am I not surprised? I murmured.
A series of honking, coming from an approaching BMW, shattered the
gentle ambience and diverted our attention. The BMW then park
itself by the side of the road and its owner began to walk towards
our direction.
Well, my friend is finally here!
Ok, I guess, I shall not hold you longer. It has almost been an
hour and the half since you came.
No issue my friend, replied Rick gentlemanly.
Thanks
I appreciated it. Officially
I declare that we are now
friends.
What? You mean only now?
Hahaha!
(To be continued...)
