Chapter 8

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It was a week full of texts and phone calls here and there between Georgia and Randall, talking almost about everything and sharing stuff about each other. Georgia already had the guts to ask him about the nature of his job and why he was always on the road to different places. "You'll know when you get here." was the only answer she got from Randall without any clarification at all. Should she be concerned? Georgia didn't want to rack her brain that much with that piece of undisclosed information but, a part of her was really curious. Apart from that, she was able to obtain information such as his hometown, upbringing, siblings, and how he loves to perform as well.

One time, when they were talking before bedtime, she heard Randall humming NSYNC's I Drive Myself Crazy. His voice was so soft, angelic, and raspy. Georgia couldn't help herself from blushing, she felt like he was singing for her. Urgh! You're being delusional! she berated herself as she continued to concentrate on Randall's singing.

I lie awake
I drive myself crazy
Drive myself crazy
Thinking of you

As Randall sang the chorus again, Georgia blurted out, "You sound like a tad one of the guys" She giggled as she complimented Randall.

Randall who seemed startled that she noticed, asked. "I do? Who?"

Georgia bit her lip and stared at her ceiling, contemplating which one from the five to-die-for guys, "I figure it's Justin? Not sure though. Just a little" Randall let out a small chuckle.

A few days later...

While packing her stuff for their upcoming flight to New York which is just a couple of days away, Georgia's phone text message alarm went on. A text from Randall.

: "Hi! Just giving you a heads-up that we're about to get into our flights to New York at the moment. I forgot to tell you to open Justin's Marionette. I slid in something there."-- Randall

Georgia began typing:

: "I see. I'll check it now. Are you onboard already?"

Randall: "No, we're still checking in. Text me when you see it, okay?"

Georgia: "Noted!"

With that, she hurriedly walked upstairs to her bedroom and once inside, she grabbed Justin's marionette which was placed on the couch near her window, along with the four guys' dolls. Another surprise? What could it be this time," she thought as she tried to open the box delicately, which was hard for her because she was also pumped up about what was inside the box with Justin.

She took Justin out of its box and peeked at the back part of the box. Hidden there were colored like laminated pictures or cards, she couldn't make what of it, so she pulled it outside slowly, making sure she wouldn't cut or tear it.

 Hidden there were colored like laminated pictures or cards, she couldn't make what of it, so she pulled it outside slowly, making sure she wouldn't cut or tear it

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She gaped at what was in front of her two eyes. All this time, she was not aware that one of the boxes carried three lavish gifts from a friend she hadn't met yet personally. The tulips? That was basic and was not unanticipated from a guy friend. These expensive marionette dolls? Generous of him. But, these three VIP backstage passes were close to grandiosity, for her, at least. She wasn't sure if she was ready to take it, she felt like it was too much. She's over the moon but, at the same time, feels uneasy.

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