Chapter 43 - 43: Freudian Slip II (1/2)

(third POV)

Michelle doesn't feel as shy to him like when she's with Anthony, so she was able to respond more casually. ”Well, I was thinking that this feels so surreal. Like we're friends now, and I still can't believe that I'm friends with Andy Peng, the teen star. So, I was contemplating earlier if I should just do an exclusive interview and post it online!” she joked.

Andy chuckled, ok so maybe he was being presumptuous to think that she was checking him out. Still, her answer was refreshing. ”I didn't know you're a fan. Should I give you an autograph?”

Michelle smiled and took out her notebook, playing along. ”Please sign here. Can you also put in a dedication? Don't know how much this will be worth in the future.”, well, an arm and a leg in truth but Andy doesn't know that now.

Andy's eyes mooned. He didn't know that Michelle could be so humorous. ”What should I write?” he asked as he took the pen and the notebook.

Michelle pretended to think it over, to tease him, she said, ”Ok, write this. To my number 1 fan, Michelle Lui, thank you for believing that I will become the best star in the whole world. Because of your undying faith in me, I am now inspired to strive and reach that dream. I will always be grateful to you for being my greatest supporter. Very truly yours, Andy Peng.” She wanted to pat herself on the back. Ah, such a flirt. But it's still friendly banter so perfectly ok. Hahaha!

Andy wrote what she said, ”Hey, that is too excessive. In the whole world? I can't even barely call myself a second-rate star in our country now and how did you know that that's my dream?”

Michelle took back the notebook. Honestly, she just read that in one of his interviews after he already achieved said dream. ”I just took a random guess, but is it really?”

Andy smiled. It was his dream, but now talking to Michelle at this moment enjoying their light banter, said dream was changing slowly. Was he becoming a romantic sap? Oh well. Maybe just getting caught in the moment.

Seeing that Michelle was still waiting for his answer, he answered, ”I'm not too sure myself. Maybe you should ask me again after a few months. How about you? What's your dream?”

Michelle paused. 18-year-old Michelle wanted to be like her mom, not that that changed much. But it's not like she will tell Andy that. What if he tells those words to Anthony and he be turned off?