Be My BEST Friend (2)

One down,

" where are you going to take us, Ximen ? "

MeiZuo and Ximen came to pick AhSi up on Saturday morning. They said Lei could not come, because he need to practice for his music recital performance.

" I took the liberty to contact Yuanzi , we'll meeting her at one of casual public place at the pizza place, not at her house. She won't dare to make a scene and the risk to embarrassing herself ", told Ximen while driving his car that will taking them to the restaurant.

" so, you can talk to her in casual manner. Do you know exactly what are you going to tell her, yes ? " probed MeiZuo.

" Yes, of course. Nothing much. Nothing complicated. Basically just stay away from me . " he said nonchalantly.

" I spoke to my mother yesterday. I told her I can't and I don't like Yuanzi. I asked her to end all the arrangement, in fact I begged her. I said I want to focus on my study. Luckily she agreed. So I am off the hook now! " he felt so relief, one less problem.

" really, your mom agreed just like that? Without any other agreement? That's unusual! " asked Ximen.

" ahh, actually I kinda promise her, I will have no girlfriend or dating girl for the rest of my school year... well which is fine. I don't plan to anyway. I am happy just be with you guys, playing basketball. No need girls to waste my time".

" oyy man, that's not an easy promise to keep! " chuckled MeiZuo.

" I can't believe you agreed to such kind of promise. hah !"

" why hard? " AhSi smirked, as for him not having girls constantly around him were something he used to.

" how about Shancai ? " Ximen casually mentioned the girl's name.

Daoming Si flinched, " what about her ? "

" weren't you infatuated with her? "

" I wasn't." AhSi responded too quickly.

" She's just a good friend. I don't know how many times I told you. Now that I promise my mom, and I always keep my promises. " Daoming Si tried to convince his friends and himself.

Ximen just shrugged his shoulders, " if you say so ".

" although, I wonder if I better to follow Lei's advice. Shancai said she wanted me to be her big brother, perhaps that's really a good idea after all. "

They arrived at the famous pizza restaurant in city centre. It's only 11 AM, but the place already busy with people because it's Sunday.

"Can't you choose a better and quiet place, Ximen. This place is heaving with people and family especially on Sunday " AhSi complaints

" That's exactly my purpose, if you listened. "

" we won't stand to stay here for longer than we needed too, just finish the plan then we go out straight away. No need a cosy place. I certainly sure, she will not enjoy to stay here long either. " uttered Ximen.

" ah yes, that's brilliant idea man! " AhSi caught up finally.

" but do you really think, she will coming to this kind of place though? Knowing her and high standard status? "

" That's, I tell her a little lie ! " Ximen chuckled.

" what kind of lie , bro ? " furrowed AhSi

" I told her, this is your favourite secret place to hang out, blending with the crowd. So no one noticed us. I told her, please don't tell anyone. It's the F4 secret. You know, how girls like to keep secret. Haha! By telling her that , she would feel she's one of us " Ximen explained.