Chapter 4 Part 2
The movie was over. They walk out of the theater.
Dan: So, what do you think of the movie?
Aff: It was good.
Dan: Scary?
Aff: Um…not really (she lie)
Dan: Sure about that? I saw you covering your eyes throughout the whole movie.
Aff: It was scary but not THAT scary.
Dan: Ok, if you say so. (looks at his watch. It’s 5:20pm) So what do you want to do now? Hungry?
Aff: No not really. You?
Dan: Just a little bit but I don’t want to eat yet.
Aff: What do you want to do then?
Dan: You pick this time. Since I pick the movie.
Aff: No, you go right ahead. I’m fine with anything.
Dan: Um, how about the arcade? (Dan puts a big smile on his face)
Aff: Sure (laughs)
They started walking to the arcade when all of a sudden, some kid bump into Aff and she fell on the floor.
Aff: Ow! (still on the floor)
Dan: Aff, are you alright? (helps Aff up)
Aff: Yea, I’m fine.
Dan: Kids these days. (still holding onto Aff’s arms)
Aff: Uh…(notice that Dan is still holding onto her arms)
Dan: Oh (quickly lets go of Aff’s arms) Sorry.
Aff: It’s fine and thanks.
They went to the arcade as Dan wanted to. Dan was having a blast with playing the games and getting Aff to play with him. After they played so many games. They decided to take pictures in the picture boot in the arcade.
First pose: SMILES. Second pose: GOOFY FACE. Third pose: KISSY FACE. Aff only. Dan just smiles. Fourth&Last pose: Supposed to be the both of them smiling at the camera. But Dan just stares at Aff while she was the only one looking at the camera.
After the picture printed out. They each kept a copy. After the arcade, they went to eat dinner at the restaurant Thai Palace, nearby Center Pointe. After dinner was done, Dan took Aff home. It’s nearly 9pm.
Dan park his car in front of her driveway.
Aff: Thanks for everything today.
Dan: Did you have fun?
Aff: I had a lot of fun. Thanks again and see you tomorrow at school. Good night. (with that said, Aff grab her school bag and purse and got out of Dan’s car)
Dan, having a long stare at Aff as she walks inside. Dan then left once Aff’s figure disappeared out from his eyes.
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Aff walk through the living room, about to walk up the stairs.
Ann: Where have you been all day?
Aff: School. (walks up to her room and close the door and lock it.)
Ann follows Aff to her room.
Ann: Aff…Aff…open the door (knocks on the door)
Aff didn’t answer.
Ann: Aff! (pounds on the door) Open the damn door right now.
Aff: (opens the door) What do you want?
Ann: Why didn’t you come home with Aum like I told you to?
Aff didn’t answer.
Ann: Where did you go after school?
Aff: I just went to hangout with a friend that’s all.
Ann: And why didn’t you call or text me?
Aff: My phone died during school today. I forgot to charge it last night.
Ann: It doesn’t matter. You should know better. (Ann, trying not to raise her voice at Aff but she couldn’t hold it in anymore) We went over this too many times already. You know you’re suppose to let me know if you’re going to be somewhere after school. So I’d know and wouldn’t have to be worry about you. And I wasn’t the only one that was worrying about you. Rome, Rita, Ken and Aum. Especially Aum. He wouldn’t even wanted to go home earlier until he sees you home safe.
Aff: I’m sorry, ok?!
Ann: That’s what you always say every time! Yet still does the same.
Aff: Well, I said I was sorry! What else do you want me to do?! Lock me up in the house and not go anywhere?! Why won’t you do that then!
Ann: That’s not what I meant. Aff, you’re my only sister and I love you so much! I just don’t want you to go the wrong way. I want you to realized more of having responsibilities of what you do. You’re not a kid anymore. It doesn’t take that much to just call or text me.
Aff: Ok. I got it! (about to close the door but Ann stops her)
Ann: I’m not done. (Aff stood there, trying not to look at Ann) From now on, Aum will be the one to pick up in the morning and dropping you off at home after school just like before.
Aff: WHAT?!
Ann: Either that or don’t go to school at all. You can just stay home all day long! Or better yet, I’ll send you back to stay with auntie and uncle in Chiang Mai.
Aff: What?! You can’t do that to me!
Ann: Want to bet? Either do as I told you or I’ll send you back to Chiang Mai. You got me?
Aff: Fine. May I be excuse now?
Ann: Don’t forget to do your homework.
With that said, Aff close the door and Ann went to her room.
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Ann: Never in my life that I’ve ever yelled at her like I did today. Was I too harsh on her, mom and dad. (looking at her parents portrait and tears started to come down Ann’s cheeks) I wish you two were still here. That way she won’t be like this. I’m not a good sister at all for letting Aff being such a stubborn, hard headed. Mom, dad, I miss you two so much.
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It’s nearly 11pm. Aff just got done with her homework. She fix up for bed. She just lay down in her bed, trying to sleep but couldn’t. Some of the words that Ann said kept coming in her mind.
Ann:And I wasn’t the only one that was worrying about you. Rome, Rita, Ken and Aum. Especially Aum. He wouldn’t even wanted to go home earlier until he sees you home safe.
Aff: Why am I thinking about that for?! (mumbles to herself) Go to sleep Aff! Go to sleep!!!