Flying Burger

by Jared Martin

  “You are welcome,” the Butler smiled and left the living room.

  The two youngsters ate ginseng chicken broth quietly. After they had finished eating, Chen Wei switched television channels using the remote control on the side-table next to him. He turned on the MTV channel. Immediately, a pop singer began to dance vigorously and sang a rap song. It sounded just like a machine gun. Suddenly he asked a question.

  “Could you sing?”

  “Not really,” she answered.

  “Could you sing a song, please?” he begged.

  “Okay,” she agreed after much hesitation.

  Nikita opened her mouth and cleared her throat. She sang ‘Twinkle Twinkle Little Stars’ with accompanying hand actions. Chen Wei burst into uncontrollable laughter. He laughed until he was clutching his stomach. Nikita was embarrassed and protested this was the only song she knew how to sing. Chen Wei apologised quickly and complimented her for possessing a good voice.

  Both youngsters got down to serious work. While Nikita was flipping through the dictionary, she found a nice bookmark with the words, "To My Dear, Best Wishes! Diana", sitting in between the pages. She was momentarily disturbed. She regained her composure and continued with their discussion on what to write in their report. Before they knew it, it was already late afternoon.

  “My mother told me to be back by six,” Nikita wanted to leave.

  “Oh my god. So fast,” Chen Wei was reluctant to see her leave.

  "But we have not finished the report yet. Could you come again tomorrow?" he asked anxiously.

  "All right."

  Chen Wei felt a sense of emptiness when Nikita closed the door after her. When he saw a bar of chocolate lying on the coffee table, he wanted very much for her to have it. Without thinking, he grabbed this bar of chocolate and dashed out of the door. He saw Nikita walking further and further away into the distance. He chased after her. He turned around to face her and stretched out his hand holding the bar of chocolate.

  "For you," he said.

  "Thanks," she said softly and took the chocolate bar.

  Their eyes met and Nikita saw Chen Wei's handsome face, against the backdrop of the setting sun. Chen Wei wore a white sweater with red-collar. She thought he looked like Apollo the sun-god, with a radiance emanating from his body outline. He smiled sweetly at her, exposing his row of sparkling white teeth.

  Nikita quickly lowered her head and left in a hurry, her face blushing and her heart thumping furiously.

  Chen Wei stretched out his right hand partially towards the departing form of Nikita and then slowly lowered his hand. He stood there motionless long after she had left. That night, Chen Wei watched the music video, 'Time to say goodbye', on television. He kept thinking about Nikita and her song, ‘Twinkle Twinkle Little Stars’. He was looking forward to their meeting tomorrow. A smile appeared on his face and he hugged his baby polar bear tightly. Before long, he was sound asleep.

  That same night at Sunflower Villa.

  Nikita smiled again as she looked forward to her meeting with Chen Wei the next day at Octavia Mansion. The song, 'Scarborough Fair', was playing softly in the background. The singer sang in a heavenly voice, "...Will he be a true love of mine?'