TWINKLE LOVE

CHAPTER TWO

As I hurried towards the waiting van, relief flooded through me when I spotted Yaya sitting at the back with Hui Hui. AhZhuo occupied the front seat, his presence beckoning me closer. With a quick nod, I settled beside him, eager for the journey ahead.

"Yiyi, you coming with us?" AhZhuo's voice broke through the chatter, drawing my attention.

I nodded in affirmation, a sense of belonging settling over me as I joined the group. AhZhuo glanced around, his brow furrowing in concern. "Where is Bobo? He is late," he noted.

"Bobo is not coming. He and I exchanged our tickets," I explained calmly, bracing myself for their reaction.

Yaya's eyes widened in surprise, her gaze flickering between me and Hui Hui beside her. "You and Bobo exchanged?" she exclaimed incredulously.

I nodded, feeling a sense of resolve as I spoke. "I wanted to exchange after thinking about it the whole night, and while we were coming here. I asked Bobo to exchange our tickets, and he did," I lied, hoping they would believe it. I am an acting student and this is what I do best. 

AhZhuo nodded in understanding, his expression softening. "Well, welcome aboard then," he said warmly, a smile playing on his lips.

As the car journey progressed, Yaya and AhZhuo engaged in conversation about exchanging tickets. AhZhuo's solemn admission, "I'm the one who always gets hurt," hung heavy in the air, prompting a response from me.

"No one stays sad for long. You won't be sad either," I reassured him, meeting Yaya's understanding gaze through a shared look.

Yaya pondered aloud, "Are we two the only happy ones?"

"I am also happy," I chimed in, determined to maintain a positive atmosphere.

AhZhuo then interjected, "Actually, you should have exchanged your ticket with me."

"But I didn't want to exchange them with you," I replied cryptically, my words understood by Yaya and Huihui.

Yaya probed further, "Yiyi, when did you exchange yours?"

"I woke up late today. While I was running out, I saw Bobo in front of me. I saw him trying to exchange his ticket last night, so I told him I wanted to see the snow, and he agreed. He is very nice to exchange it with me, and I like hanging out with a small number of people, so here I am," I explained, grateful for Bobo's kindness.

Yaya then redirected the conversation, "What type of girl does Jerry like?"

AhZhuo glanced at her before turning his attention forward. "Same as mine," he replied curtly.

Hui Hui added insightfully, "When he came, I had a feeling that he liked the same kind of girl as you."

"Can you feel that?" AhZhuo questioned, intrigued by HuiHui's observation.

I jumped in, elaborating on the importance of personality in relationships. "Yeah, but type is only by looks. I have never dated a guy by looks. Personality is more important for me. Looks can always change, but personality is permanent until you grow from the inside. You can't be happy in a relationship that is only based on looks. You have to be able to be happy. I mean, yesterday didn't you, AhZhuo, say that you wanted to be with someone who you could share your happiness with? Then, for that to happen, you have to be with someone you can be your true self with. What's the point in not being your true self in a relationship?"

AhZhuo nodded in agreement, a hint of appreciation in his gaze as he smiled at me.

Yaya redirected the conversation again, asking about my preferences. "What is your type, Yiyi?"