Monday, June 16, 2008 @ 2:48 PM
Chapter 21“Which hotel are you planning to stay at?” Joyce asked, starting to feel tired. “Hmm…” Wilson turned his head this way and that, avoiding the question. “Wilson?” Joyce lifted up her head to look at Wilson. “Alright, alright. I’m planning to stay at your house actually…” Wilson scratched his head. “I don’t really know which hotel is better… Besides, I don’t like living in hotels.” Joyce nodded her head. “I understand. I don’t like hotels too. It tends to give you this empty feeling…” Joyce stopped walking. “But seriously, you can’t come to my place. I’m living with my family.” Wilson placed his index finger on Joyce’s lips. “Nuff said. I’m really tired from all that flying around. Just bring me to your place. I’ll explain to your family.” Wilson hailed a cab despite Joyce’s protests.
“You really can’t live here.” Joyce tried to convince Wilson. “We’re already here, what’s there to be afraid of?” Wilson stepped out of the lift. “Which apartment is it?” Wilson stood in front of the long corridor. Joyce sighed, giving up. “Follow me.” Wilson obediently followed behind Joyce. “Try not to make too much noise. It’s nearly 5am, everyone should be sleeping.” Joyce whispered as she fed the lock with a small metallic key. “Got it.” Wilson nodded, feeling excited about meeting Joyce’s family for the first time.
“Take off your shoes before coming in.” Joyce whispered. Wilson took off his shoes and stepped into the living room. “Joyce, you’re finally back!” Mrs Lim’s anxious face finally relaxed. “This is…” Mrs Lim looked at the well built body of Wilson. “Who is this muscular young lad?” Mrs Lim asked even though she had already guessed who he is from what June had told her. “Actually… I came back this time to tell you guys that I’m getting married. This is Wilson…”
Mrs Lim nodded and smiled at Wilson as Joyce told her their story. June had only told her part of it. She didn’t know Wilson and Joyce had went through so much. “Mum. Mum! Are you listening?” Joyce appeared to be slightly frustrated. “Of course I am!” Mrs Lim snapped out of her thoughts. “I assume Wilson will be staying here?” Mrs Lim looked at the luggage sitting beside Wilson’s feet. Wilson leaned forward in his seat and nodded. “I don’t really like staying in hotels, so I was thinking…” Mrs Lim pulled him up from his seat before he could finish his sentence. “Don’t worry! We have a guest room here. You can stay there.” Mrs Lim pulled Wilson into the room excitedly. Wilson turned to Joyce and stuck his tongue out.
Looks like mum likes Wilson… Joyce smiled at Wilson’s face, feeling relief rushing through her body.
Joyce knocked on the door to the guest room lightly. “Wilson! Wilson, it’s time for breakfast, wake up!” Joyce pressed her ear against the door.
There’s no sound at all… Is he still asleep? Must be… He got to bed at 5 plus in the morning… One hour of sleep must be insufficient for someone who flew around on a plane… Joyce walked away from the room and towards the kitchen. “Mum! Wilson is still…” Her voice trailed off when she saw the sight in front of her. Wilson was wearing an apron, and in his right hand was a frying pan. “Wilson’s great! I can’t believe he doesn’t know how to cook. He did the eggs even better than me!” A huge grin was plastered on Mrs Lim’s face. Wilson patted Joyce’s head. “Close your mouth, your saliva is gonna drip down.” He whispered. Joyce immediately closed her gaping mouth. “Who is this person?!” June’s voice was heard from outside the kitchen. “Who is he?!” June shouted again, pointing towards Wilson.
“June, you’re up.” Mrs Lim walked over to June and placed a hand on her shoulder. “Hi there, Wilson’s the name.” Wilson stuck out his left hand. June smacked the hand away from her and pouted. “Now you’re even bringing him back home?!” She turned to look accusingly at her sister. “Tsk. You should reflect upon your actions!” June spun around angrily and tripped on a wire. “Careful!” Wilson threw his strong and agile body forward, catching June before she got to kiss the ground. “Oh my goodness!” Mrs Lim rushed forward anxiously to take a look at her precious daughter. “Are you injured?” Joyce automatically asked Wilson. Wilson shook his head and grinned at Joyce. “I’m the one who fell and you're asking
HIM if he’s injured?” June said mockingly. Joyce stared at June, not knowing what to say. “Breakfast will be ready soon. Go wash your hands first.” Wilson said laughingly. June glared at him and stormed off. “Your sister sure is difficult to understand.” Wilson scratched his head. “I guess both of you inherited the same thing eh?” He laughed and ran back into the kitchen. “You!” Joyce sprung into action and dashed into the kitchen after him.
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Joyce stood beside Wilson, wiping the dishes dry. “I thought you said you didn’t know how to cook without a cookbook?” Joyce tried to strike up a conversation. Breakfast has been extremely quiet, and June was sulking throughout. The atmosphere was tense and dangerous. “Yeah. Your mother was great help.” Wilson passed her a dish. Silence filled the kitchen as Joyce tried her best to think of something to say. “June is one great sister.” Wilson commented all of a sudden. Joyce looked up at Wilson. She had never seen Wilson’s side profile so close up before.
Even his side looks good… Joyce was lost in her own world again. “Joyce! Joyce Lim!” Wilson waved his hand in front of Joyce’s face, pulling her back into reality. “Are you thinking about some other guy?” Wilson closed in on Joyce. “What are you talking about!” Joyce took a step back. “You are not allowed to think about other guys while I’m around!” Wilson pouted.
Goodness… He’s adorable when he pouts! Joyce who was seeing Wilson pout for the first time could not help giggling. “What’s so funny?” Wilson demanded with his pout still on. “Nothing…” Joyce managed in between her giggles. She clamped her hands over her mouth and dashed for the kitchen door. “Come back here!” Wilson peeled of the gloves hurriedly and chased after Joyce. “Don’t run!”
xiaoxi's note:
hey heys~~ i'm back again :D
with Wilson in the house as well, what will happen next?*winks*
only 4 more chapters left, are you excited too?
i've more or less decided on my next story, and it'll be out shortly after Fate ends. i'm hoping that it'll come out good:D
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