Reunited

Chapter Six

        Josephine and Anne decided not to practise inside the Practise Room, since they have finalised their pieces. They stayed inside the Cafeteria to pass the time. While Jo was busy studying for math, Anne preoccupied herself with checking her e-mail from her phone. She read another e-mail from Michael aloud for Jo to hear.

                 "Dear Anne,

                         "In less than a month, the St. Joseph Boys Choir will be coming to the Philippines. We are pleased to inform you in advance that the meet-and-greet session will take place inside the Eon Mall on the 25th of October by thirteen o'clock.

                         "Once the meet-and-greet session ends, wearing the orange shirt and red jeans, you would have to enter the backstage and introduce yourself as a reporter doing an article about the choir and one of the first few members who took the choir to the music spotlight with his unique treble vocals. (Please take note accordingly)

                         "After a few minutes from the start of the interview, my friend and I will excuse ourselves to 'take a dump' inside the WC. While inside the WC, my friend changes into his disguise and your friend will take him to the hospital.

                         "You and your friend have become such important roles in our mission. After the mission has been completed, both of you will receive a corresponding reward. Yet again, a million thank you's.

                 "Sincerely yours, Michael Stroud." 

         "That's it?" Jo asked, not taking her eyes off the pages of her notebook. "That's all we got to do? What's the 'adventure' in going to the hospital anyway?"

         "Maybe," Anne was making theories in her mind. "It's a secret code."

         "So, I'll take Michael's friend to the hospital, and that's it."

         "I suppose so..." Anne sighed. "If only there was a chance for us to talk with Michael."

         "Anne, honestly, I have a question to ask."

         "Sure, go ahead."

         "Do you have a crush on Michael?"

         "Yes – I mean, who wouldn't fall for his killer smile? He has a friendly attitude towards the fans. You can notice it with every interview, even from the e-mails he has sent. Ever since he started to join the choir at an early age of five, you can tell that this little kid will grow up to be one handsome chap."

         "That settles it – we better get ready for the next subject." Jo stood up and placed her notebook inside her knapsack.

         "Is it almost time for math?" Anne also kept her things, dumping them unto her large shoulder bag.

        Jo glanced on her watch. "Twenty minutes to go."

         "It's better to be early than to be late for math." The two got out of the Cafeteria and walked towards the classroom for their next class.

        Joseph and Michael were walking towards their homes from choir practice.

         "So, how was the e-mail?" Joseph asked.

         "It's hard composing the message without you, man." Michael answered. "But I managed to send her the e-mail."

        They continued walking silently until Michael broke the stillness.