Chapter 216 - Mystery Vibes (2/2)

”But anyway, I, Chen Xiu don't want to chase a dream. It's too tiring for my old soul. I would rather be a dream catcher. That just reminded me I always wanted a dream catcher and I still don't have one.” She clicked her fingers together as if she had a brilliant idea as she said, ”You know what, I'm gonna buy myself a dream catcher. It might help me in catching my dream.”

Darren closed his eyes briefly at how innocent she sounded. ”Ms. Chen Xiu, I think you have some misconception. Dream catchers are from North American ancient legends that described it as a charm of protection and hope.”

”Say what?!” Xiu exclaimed as if she was experiencing a cultural shock which she certainly was though. ”What the bloody fish! I always thought I could capture my dreams with those dangling feathers. What the hell! I really am dumb.”

”Did you just realize that?”

Xiu narrowed her eyes at him saying, ”Go ahead laugh all you want. People do it all the time. Actually, I don't even care anymore. Hmph!”

Darren noticed her broody face as she humphed and sat down on the floor with hunched shoulders and said, ”Should I bring a dream catcher for you? To apologize for laughing?”

”Will you?” Xiu suddenly perked up.

”If you say so, I will,” said Darren assuringly.

”I want...” Xiu stopped herself from continuing and he watched her looking down at her hospital clothes and she touched her bandage as she said, ”No. Forget it.”

”You don't want the dream catcher or you don't want me to come?” asked Darren curiously.

Xiu leaned her head against the metal railing as she pouted and sighed heavily while thinking, 'I don't want you to see me like this.' She really didn't want to show her pathetic side to him. She didn't mind being a dumb person to him but she didn't want his sympathy. One thing that pushed her towards him was how he was always sarcastic and real with words. He never sugar-coated anything for her sake. And she certainly didn't want that to change.

”I don't know what you look like so even if you one day you pass by me, I won't recognize you. That makes me excited for some reason. Mystery vibes. I like it.” said Xiu instead of answering his question.

”And you're officially the craziest person I know. You even topped this list leaving my best friend behind who by the way is the epitome of craziness himself.”

Xiu laughed at how he described his best friend and avoided telling the truth that in reality, she felt reassurance in this mystery. In her opinion, soon enough, he'd realize that she wasn't worth it. And then he'd be disappointed in her just like her own mother was. That's why she wanted that mystery to stay. Because that way, even if he'd get disappointed in her one day, she won't be able to tell.

*End of Flashback*