Bangsie (JaDine Fantasy)

Chapter 8

“It’s so beautiful!" Bangsie gasped, looking at the night scene before her. They were in James’s hotel room balcony.

They’ve just arrive here earlier. Comparing to their previous trips, this one is the most enjoyable for Bangsie. James did not left her in his bag this time but instead held her through the whole journey.

“This will be our last venue, then we can go home.” He said.

“Then I will see Mira soon?” She asked.

“Uh-huh.” He nodded.

She beamed at him.

They were silent for a while gazing at the lights of the city.

“What is that?” Bangsie asked pointing at the Ferris wheel.

“Ferris Wheel. It’s a ride.” James said. “People get on in those passenger cars,” He pointed, “and they got to ride for a while.”

James looked at Bangsie gazing at the wheel. “If you’d like,” He said, “we can ride it when I get a free time… I’ll ask JC if we can.”

Bangsie looked at him, “But James,” he smiled when he heard her say his name, “won't it be scary?” She asked apprehensively.

“Don’t worry,” James said. “I wouldn’t let you fall or anything.”

“I know you won't,” Bangsie smiled sweetly at him, “but I am very ungraceful.” She said frowning a bit.

She tried to turn to James but then she stepped on her dress and stumbled. James caught her.

“See?” she said.

James helped her stand up.

“Bangsie… isn’t it because of your gown? It must be hard to move wearing that…” he asked.

“I… I do not know. I have not tried wearing anything else.” She said.

James was about to say something but then JC called him from the room. James placed Bangsie on the floor.

“Sorry, Bangsie, could you hide for a while?” He whispered.

Bangsie smiled understandingly and went behind the curtains.

“James?” JC called once more.

“Yeah?” he answered.

JC went out to the balcony, too.

“You’re here.” He said.

“Yeah, I was just looking at the scenery.” He said.

“Ah… I thought… Well, would you like some company?” JC asked.

“But aren’t you tired? You fell asleep at once. You should just rest; I’m fine here, really. I’ll go inside in a bit.” He said.

JC looked at him as if contemplating to go back to sleep or to accompany James. But it seems he was more tired than he let on.

“Don’t stay up too late.” He said to James as he went back inside their room.

When he was finally gone, Bangsie went back to James. James carried her back to the veranda.

“Mr. JC seems to always worry about you.” She noted.

“Yeah,” James agreed. “He feels responsible for everyone since he's the group's leader. He’s very reliable.”

James gazed inside their room. He was sharing a room with JC this time. After that night James found out about Bangsie being alive, it seems his friends has started looking after him; especially JC. He wouldn’t leave James alone for long. He insisted sitting beside him during their travels; he insisted that they share one room in this hotel. James knew he probably worried them.