292 A traumatic experience? (1/2)

In twenty minutes, they arrived in front of the building. Ryn and Mika got out and held hands together. They watched as Jacko locked the door and approached them.

”Erm… about the next class…” he paused. He wanted to say that it would be a different driving instructor who would hold the class but his mind went blank. How could he say this without hurting Ryn's feeling? He knew Ryn was aware of how miserable he was during both lessons.

”I will try not to shout too much,” Ryn promised hurriedly in her hoarse voice.

Mika winced when she heard Ryn's voice. She planned to make a honey drink for her best friend. And maybe while Ryn went abroad for her work, Mika would check on cute little car suitable for her Ryn. It would be a congratulate gift once Ryn passes the driving test and get her driving licence.

Mika smiled happily at her plan. Of course, she would only tell Jason about this plan. She would not tell this to her stupid brother. Once Jeremy knew about this, he would choose the car he wanted and reject whatever car she chose.

Jacko was speechless. Although Ryn looked serious when she promised that but he knew it would be hard for Ryn to do so. She started screaming once the car started moving. However, when she was on a passenger side, she did not scream or shout. It was, honestly, quite weird. It was as if she had something going on against driving.

A traumatic experience?

He eyed the woman quietly but did not say a word. He just murmured something and went into the building. Both Ryn and Mika followed behind. Ryn still needed to arrange for her next class.

Mika watched as Ryn talked with the woman. She took out her phone to check her diary, just to ensure the date would not clash to any of her jobs or exam. She thanked the woman once they managed to agree to a date.

”Are you done?” Mika asked.

”Hmm…” Ryn nodded. She reached for Mika's hands, needing the energy and support from her best friend. ”I did bad, didn't I?”

Mika did not know how to answer that. Yes, it was bad but this was only Ryn's second lesson. And adding with the traumatic experience, it was not expected for her to excel in driving. It would take her more lessons and a lot of support to help her get through this challenge. Mika believed Ryn could do it.

”I was bad?” Ryn asked worriedly.

Mika nodded, and then, shook her head.

Ryn looked stricken when her best friend did not even know whether she was good or bad during her lesson. Obviously it was so bad but Mika did not want to hurt her feeling.

Maybe… maybe it was a huge mistake for her to… to take this step?

”Maybe… maybe I should cancel this,” Ryn mumbled sadly. Her shoulders dropped with misery. She felt like crying but there was no tear in her eyes.

”But I…”

”It's okay. It's just your second class. You're still new in this. You haven't get used with everything yet. Once you remember which one is the clutch, gear and accelerator… and how to change gear, you won't get panic,” Mika said hurriedly. She pulled Ryn toward her car, still coaxing her to change her mind.

”Why don't you just focus on your jobs and then when you come back, we will talk about this again?” Mika suggested.

”But…”

”Let's go have shaved ice. I haven't tasted one for so long,” Mika said. She quickly unlocked the door of her car and opened the door for Ryn. She pushed her best friend into the passenger side and closed the door. Then, she hurried to the driver side and jumped to her seat.

”Mika…”

”Don't think too much. We are going to eat delicious cool shaved ice. I want a mango sago. What about you?” Mika quickly cut off Ryn's words and changed the subject with a forced smile.

”I…” Ryn looked at her hands clasped on her laps worriedly. She had no mood for shaved ice. The experience this time really affect her.

”Don't worry. Everything will be alright,” Mika said, glancing at her best friend when Ryn did not continue her words. She knew Ryn was still worrying over this issue.

Ryn closed her eyes and took a deep breath. Everything would be alright.

”Practice makes perfect,” Mika added, ”Why don't… before your next class, you practice first?”