Volume 1 Chapter 3 (2/2)

”Oh, come on, Ai'Yo. I myself think that's already a good thing. I mean with what had happened.” He was saying in such a positive mood.

”But what's good in it?” I asked with a sign of frustration.

”Can't you see? Now at least he met you.” He replied. ”Knowing you and that ratty mouth you got there, I say that's a good start so keep it up with how you're handling it.”

”Are you nuts? How's that supposed to be showing any progress?”

”Look, you know it. I know it, that's just the way you talk. You were never one to be a sweet talker, just admit it.” Ming said matter of factly.

”Would you expect me to hear you say (In a high pitched voice), 'P'Pha, I like you, can we go out?' or 'P'Pha, have a good day'. Now that's something I would never hear from you. It would take so much effort before you can say those things.” He went on and he's annoyingly on point.

”I guess you're right.” I conceded.

”So if that's the only way for you to talk to him, just go on with it. Even if he'll see you as a freshman risen from h.e.l.l then so be it. At least, that way you're constantly in his mind.” He said mischievously.

”That's a lame logic, Ming,” I said though I'm starting to consider it.

”Whatever you say, man, just don't forget to thank me big time the moment he proposes to you.” Ming teased with a wink.

He can be a big goof sometimes but I'm glad he's around. I may be having a dilemma because of what happened and he still finds a way to make positive things out of it.

I think I'm taking his advice.

What will I tell P'Pha the next time I b.u.mp into him?

Maybe a couple of 'Hey, how's it going?', 'Did you study well, P'?'

Nah.

Ming's right. I'd be hard pressed before I actually say those things.

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