A Way To My Dream

Chapter 20: A quick temper will make a fool of you soon enough

"A quick temper will make a fool of you soon enough."

Week had past, Liquan friendship with Changying, Jiao and the twin is getting stable. She makes time to bond with them. They all practice together. Liquan gets to talk with Changying group mates and find them fun. However, she questions her friendship with Jia. Jia became clingy day by day. She'll ask Liquan where she goes to hang out. What she likes to do most. What's her favorite food, color, place and what not. She is as if making her documentary of Liquan's life. She even asked her about her family, from her ancestors to siblings. Liquan thinks she stepping over the line. She starts to doubt Jia's intentions. She's not the same Jia she thought she was.

Week had past and week had it been without Ashley. She noticed his absence, together with Nancy, Ella, Lewis and David. The only mentor she sees was Mandy. Aside from the technical crew, Uncle Tang and the other workers. They are all completely isolated from the world. With no Internet connection and television, they are totally isolated.

Liquan worries for her parents, especially her mom. She's definitely in panic for not receiving news from her for almost a month now.

"Watch it. Watch it. Your friend is approaching." Liquan frowns at Jiao sarcastic remarks.

"What are you talking?" Jiao pouted, pointing at her back.

"Your friend is coming." Liquan sighs as the girls stand and stated to leave her. They're taking their break after eating lunch.

"What are you guys doing?" She grab ahold of Jiao arm.

"You know me. I can't breath the same air your friend breath. I'll catch you later. Bye!"

"Jaojao!" She shouted. Jiao waves at her before running away.

"Liquan!"

Liquan almost lost her balance because of the sudden force that hugs her from behind.

"Jia, let go of me. I just finish my lunch." Jiao clings at her.

"Okay. Are you going somewhere?" Jia smiles. Smile that Liquan's beginning to hate. That innocent smile shouldn't be display on one's face to hide their true self.

"Yes. I'd like to go to the garden."

"Can I go with you, please?" Jia pouted and clasps her hands together. Something that Liquan use to adore.

"I'd like to go alone. If that okay with you." Liquan distantly said.

Jia's smile faded. She looks at Liquan as if she does something bad.

"You're trying to avoid me, aren't you? You're trying to avoid me because of Jiao and Changying." Liquan frowns when Jia started to sob.

"W-what? Wait. Why are you crying?" Liquan started to panic. She doesn't plan to offend the girl.

"You're trying to avoid me because of Jiao and Changying! Are you not?!" Jia screamed, taking Liquan in surprise.

The other trainees inside the hall started to gather around the two. Jia continues to cry and sob, muttering incoherent words.

Liquan didn't know what to do. She took the table napkin and dabbed it on Jia's damped face.

"I'm not avoiding anyone. Don't misunderstand my action." Liquan answers.

"What did you do to Jia?!" Liquan watches the girl took Jia's arm. She hides Jia on her back.

"I did not do anything at all." The girl glares at Liquan.

"Do you know who are you talking to?" The girl's tone become thuggish and boastful.

Liquan calmly put the napkin back on the table. Her heart pounded hard against her chest. She's very nervous, in fact she's anxious. She just mastered to hide it.