Must Read: The New Girl

6 years ago

Must Read: The New Girl

You!? ” They both chorused as they recognized each other.

“What are you doing here?” Edwin asked as he got up.

“I’m looking for a job,” Susan replied.

“A job? Why are you looking for a job?” Edwin asked looking a bit confused.

“It’s kinda of a long story, let me not bore you with it. What about you? What are you doing here?” Susan asked.

“Nothing, I’m just taking a walk. Now leave me alone, I want to be alone,” Edwin said as he began walking out of her presence.

“No I won’t. You don’t look too good, what’s wrong?” Susan asked looking concerned.

“Stop acting like you care and leave me alone, I don’t want to talk to anyone,” Edwin said agitated at her.

“No I won’t leave you alone and yes I do care. We might not know much about each other or see each other eye to eye but that doesn’t mean that I should ignore you when you are troubled,” Susan said in one breath.

“Okay, thanks for your concern but…,” Edwin said but was quickly cut short.

“…No but. And have you been drinking? You reek of alcohol, I’m surprised you are not drunk,” Susan said.

“Don’t be surprise baby girl, I’m too strong to be drunk,” Edwin said with a smirk on his lips.

“Alright let’s play a game. I will tell you why I’m looking for a job and you will tell me what’s bothering you. Sounds fair?” Susan asked.

“Sounds childish… And I like childish stuff so fine,” Edwin said as he chuckled.

They then walked to the nearby park where they found an empty seat and settled down there.

Edwin: So ‘Miss I wanna know it all’, why are you looking for job? Or aren’t you on a scholarship?

Susan: Yes I am. Getting a job is to help my family.

Edwin: Really? How? (Raised eyebrow).

Susan: Well, my family is going through a huge financial breakdown. We can’t even afford 3 square meals a day (sighs).

Edwin: Wow! That’s horrible (looking sad).

Susan: Yeah. And I can’t let my father shoulder all the burden on his own. So, I decided to get a job so that I can assist in any little way I can (smiles).

Edwin: Wow! You are really something special. Your parents must be really proud to have you as a daughter.

Susan: I’m sure they are (smiles). But my dad doesn’t like the idea of me getting a job because I’m still in school and it will distract me from my studies.

Edwin: Of course he is right. But I can excuse you due to the situation at hand.

Susan: So what about you? Why are you depressed?

Edwin: It’s my parents.

Susan: What happened to them? Did something bad happen to them?

Edwin: Nothing bad happen to them. It’s kinda of a long story but I will make it short. You see, when I was young, my parents were never concerned about me. They were to busy making money to remember they had a son. My nanny singlehandedly took care of me. If not for her, I would have probably been a spoilt brat.

Susan: Awwn that’s so bad of them. I can only imagine how you feel right now.

Edwin: Yeah, I got back home today and met my mum waiting for my arrival. She began begging me to forgive her for all the years she neglected me.

Susan: And what did you do?

Edwin: What else was I suppose to do? Just accept and welcome her back with open arms as if nothing happened? Hell No. I don’t want to have anything to do with her. She can go to hell for all I care.

Susan: No don’t say that, she’s still your mother. You can’t just shove her out of life because of her past mistake. I know that what she and your father did was very wrong and I know you must be very angry with they did…

Edwin: … Yes, I’m very angry with what they did.

Susan: I know but you can’t let that cloud the better picture here. You see, do you know you have learnt something big from what your parents did? I’m sure you’ve learnt never to neglect your children when you eventually have some. Or am I wrong?

Edwin: Well, No you’re not (bows head).

Susan: You see. I think you should calm down and listen to her. It won’t hurt if you do or don’t you think so.

Edwin: (sighs) Well, you’re right. I guess it was because I was so angry seeing her there after many months that I couldn’t think straight.

Susan: Yeah I know that feeling. What about your Dad?

Edwin: Well, he might probably be too busy. He’s kinda of the bossy type (chuckles).

Susan: (giggles) Tell me about it. Same with my father.

Edwin: I guess it’s all fathers that are like that huh?

Susan: Too bad you’re gonna become a grumpy, bossy and arrogant Dad someday (smirking).

Edwin: Hey! What do you mean by grumpy? Does this pretty face looks like it’s gonna be grumpy? (Raised eyebrow).

Susan: Of course. Look at your cheeks, they already falling (laughs).

Edwin: Oh yeah? Look at your head, it’s so rectangular. How do you walk through doors with that head? (Smirking).

Susan: Argh! (Screaming and holding her head) you’re mean. I hate you! (Playfully hits him on the shoulder)

Edwin: (laughs hard) Oh, I got you really good didn’t I?

Susan: So the grumpy one can laugh? (Smiles).

Edwin: Of course I can. Although I haven’t done so since the incident but you managed to make me laugh now, so thanks and I will reconcile with my mom and also with my dad if he eventually comes around.

Susan: (chuckles) I’m sure he will and you’re welcome.

Edwin: And please don’t tell anyone about this.

Susan: Sure, your secret is safe with me.

Edwin: Great.

Susan: So, friends? (Extending her hand for a handshake).

Edwin: (smiles) Yeah, friends (receives her hand).