Chapter 44 - Moms Surprise (1/2)

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I couldn't believe it. Finally! We're meeting! I almost screamed in my delight.

I heard Kai chuckle on the other line and I ended up doing the same.

”See you on Saturday, then. Send me the name of the hotel you're staying at and your room number so I could fetch you. Your dad can come with us, too. And you might meet Scarecrow and Casper at school.”

Woah! That was brave of him. I wonder how dad would react? He'd probably think he's my boyfriend even if I already explained to him how I wish it was the case. But to be honest, I kinda prefer to go with him alone. So we could talk comfortably.

”Ha-ha-ha! Are we having an early halloween gathering? Maybe I should invite Hora, huh? It's Saturday so she could fly here if she wants. I wonder if she'd like to go to college with me.”

That was when it hit me. I was so excited about meeting Kai and with the possibility of us being at the same school but… what about Hora? She's my best friend and soul sister! What would I do without her? And what would she do without me? I need to protect her. She's still too young and had no idea about the ways of the world. She probably thinks everyone's an angel like her. But what if she didn't want to go to an international college outside our country? No way. We're like salt and pepper. We shouldn't be separated. My heart sunked the moment I realized that possibility. A deep sigh escaped my mouth.

”What's with the sudden sigh?”

”Oh. Sorry. I just realized that I can't part with Hora. She's my sister slash best friend for life. And I'm not sure if she'd like to study abroad with me.”

”Try asking her first before you worry.”

”Yes… right. I'll do that.”

”What course is she planning to take?”

”Something about film editing? I forgot the name of the course.”

”That's a good choice. RDIU has it, too.”

”Really? That's great. Hopefully she and her mom agree.”

”If she wants to succeed internationally, then RDIU would be the better choice. Not that I'm patronizing, but considering all the facts—curriculums, professors, reviews, how many passed the board, success rate of alumni, and many other factors, it's the top choice among everyone in the eastern continent. Also, it would be easier for her to get hired by Red Dragon Films.”

”Yes, that's true! I'll try to convince her with that. Thanks for telling me.”

”Goodluck. And go back to whatever you're doing. I'm hanging up now. Still need to take a bath and prepare for school in the morning. Ugh.”

”Ha-ha-ha! Enjoy your morning and the rest of your day! Bye!”

”Goodbye.”

As soon as we hung up, I called Hora and explained everything to her.

”Hora, you don't have to force yourself to go with me. Just be honest and tell me what you really want. We're talking about dreams here so don't hold yourself back for me.”