Thursday, March 12, 2009

99 Paper Cranes - Chapter 7

Chapter 7 – Her Lies



“Please vote for Calvin Chen as our Class Rep. Please vote for Calvin Chen as our Class Rep...” Joy wiped the sweat from her forehead. She never thought being a campaign manager would be this hard. It's the day before the elections, and this is the last day for their campaign. They really have to work hard so that their party would win. At the other side, she saw Calvin doing his part. He was also giving out flyers to the students and campaigning his co-party. She smiled as he watched him, she never thought Calvin would be this dedicated. Maybe that's the reason their party chose him as Class Representative of their batch instead of picking Jiro again to run this school year.

Calvin glanced at her, and saw her looking at her. He smiled back at her. After he gave the last flyer to one of the students, he walked towards her. “Are you OK?” he asked. Joy just nodded her head. “Just a little tired, but I'm enjoying this.” she said. He took a bottled water by the table beside her, opened it, then gave it to Joy. “Thanks...” she said as she took it. “Well, we did a lot of work today. Tomorrow would be the judgment day...”
“Are you nervous?”
“Well... a little. I'm not really after winning the post. There's no harm in trying, right?”
Joy smiled and nodded her head. “I think you'll get the position. You're the strongest contender as class rep.” she said. “Well, let's see tomorrow if that's the case...” he said. “By the way, are you ready for the debate later?” Calvin nodded his head. “I've prepared my speech. Thanks to Kit.” he said. “You guys are really close, huh?”
“We're like brothers and sisters. She's the sister I've never had, and I'm like her big bro. Our parents think we're twins since we're inseparable since the day we first met.”
“Actually, I envy you two. I wish I could have a guy best friend like you...”

Calvin could only smile at what she said. “Well... I could be your guy best friend...” he said. Joy just laughed at what he said. “What?” he asked. “I don't think Kit's willing to share you to me. I could still remember her reaction when I stole her seat during Algebra class...” she said. Calvin shook his head and laughed. “Nah, she would understand. Trust me.” he said. Then, he looked at her and winked. Then, she extended her hand to him, and Calvin took it. “Well, Class Rep Chen... you got yourself a new girl best friend...”

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“Aren't we supposed to be helping out your best friend with his campaign?” Danson asked Kit as they were hiding at their corner, waiting for Calvin's paper crane girl. “Actually, we could help Calvin more if we find this girl, and besides, Joy would be there helping him out.” she said. She was all eyes on Calvin's locker, waiting for someone to stop by it and leave something. “Am I hearing a hint of jealousy in your voice?” he asked. Kit glared at him, them nudged him on his chest. “Aw... you don't have to be so rough you know...” he said.

Just then, a girl came and stopped at his locker. “Hey, I think she's the one...” Kit said to him. They observed the girl, who just remained standing and staring at his locker. “Are you sure it's her? Hey I think I know her...” Danson said. Kit took Danson's hand and pulled him out from hiding. “Let's go get her!” Kit said. They were a few meters a way from Calvin's locker, when they realized who the girl was. Both looked at each other with disbelief. “Hannah?” the both said. They looked back and saw Hannah already gone. The two of them immediately ran to his locker, and they saw a paper crane hanging on it's knob. “We got her...” Danson said. Then, she looked at Kit, and they smiled at each other, enjoying their triumph of finding Calvin's paper crane girl... or so they thought.

--

“I heard they were looking for that paper crane girl...” Rina told Trixie on their way to their class. “Well, if they are looking for her, then we'll give him the paper crane girl.” she said. Trixie looked at her friend and smiled. “Are you sure you're going to do this? What if someone claims that she is the paper crane girl?”
“The plan is perfect. Too perfect to have any flaw in it. Calvin won't ever notice.”
Rina just shook her head. “You're really going to do everything to get Calvin's attention, huh? Why don't you just give Chun a chance instead?” she asked. Trixie rolled her eyes and gave her a disgusted look. “Puh-leaze, Rina. Even if he's not gay anymore, I find him so disgusting and stupid.” she said. “Well then, good luck on your plan then. Hope you'll be happy after you got Calvin.”

--

“Do you think we should tell Calvin what we found?” Danson asked as he leaned on Calvin's locker. “Now?” Kit asked. Danson nodded his head. “I think it would be better if we talk to Hannah before telling Cal what we found.”
“Why should we talk to her?”
“So that she'll be ready in case Calvin proposes to her. And besides, we should let her know that we already know that she is the paper crane girl...”

Danson nodded his head in agreement. Kit is right. It would be better to let Hannah know first that they already knew that she's Calvin's secret admirer. “And besides, I'm a little scared. Calvin and Hannah's beginning to be close, I don't know how Calvin would react if he found out his new-found friend is his secret admirer. Knowing him, he don't like it if his friend would fall for him...” she said. Danson looked at her and smirked. “Are you talking from your own experience?” he asked. Kit looked at him and raised an eyebrow at him. “No, I am not.” she said. She sighed, and then crossed her arms. “Well, he always tell me that as much as possible, he doesn't want to fall for a friend and vice-versa... I guess that's already changed. Anyway, he said he would accept this girl whoever she is, right?” she said. “Yeah, you're right. I think it would be better if we let them meet and talk, then Calvin would know what to do...” Danson said. Kit nodded her head. “Then, I think we should find the two and let them meet now.”

--

On her way to the music room, Hannah's mobile phone rang. She took it from her bag, and answered it. “Hello?”
“It's me...”
“Oh...”
“Thank you for your help...”
Hannah smiled to herself. “You're welcome. But, can you tell why - ” she asked. She heard her sigh before she answered her question. “It's a long story... maybe one day I'll tell you. Besides, I think he would not understand if he found out why I'm doing this...”
“He's a nice guy. He would understand...”
“I wish he would... one day, I'll let him know who I am, but for now, just let things be as they are... again, thanks for your help today...”

Hannah ended the call. Her mind was filled with questions. She wants to think this girl is weird, but she could understand her. After all, they both love the same guy. She have a lot of questions for her, but she just have to trust in her that one day she will tell her the truth. Hannah knows that by helping her, she was helping her in return. She would be leaving in s few months' time, and this would be the only way she could let Calvin know what's in her heart.

--

Kit went to the headquarters of Calvin's electoral party to look for him. As she was about to enter the room, she saw Joy who was about to come out of the room. “Hey, Kit!” she greeted. Kit just gave her a smile. “Hey, have you seen Calvin?” she asked him. Joy shook her head. “He was with me a while ago, but I think he's already in the auditorium for the final campaign.” she said. “Do you think it would take that long? I need to talk to him...” Kit asked. Joy looked at her watch and nodded her head. “It just started so it will take that long.” she explained. Kit gave out a sigh. She was not able to catch Calvin today, and she guess the next chance she could get to talk to him is when he gets home. That is, is he won't come home late again. She looked up at Joy, and smiled. “OK. I'll try to catch him. Thanks for your help...” she said. She waved goodbye to her, and went to the auditorium.

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“Jiro!” Danson shouted as soon as he saw Jiro at the soccer field. Jiro looked back at him and smiled. “Hey, Danson...” he greeted. Danson approached him and took the seat beside him at the bench. “Hey, do you know Hannah Tan?” he asked. Jiro scratched his chin as he tried to remember that name. “I've heard that name somewhere...” he said, thinking in which class he was classmates with this girl he was asking. “Hannah... Hannah... she's the musical prodigy, right?” he asked again. Danson nodded his head. Jiro's eyes lightened up as he remembered where he heard her name. “Hannah Tan! Yes, I remember, she's in the same class with me in History...” he said. “And what time is your History class today?” Danson asked. “Around 3 PM. But we don't have a class today. Professor Young will be conducting the debate for the candidates today.” Jiro explained. Danson sighed with disappointment upon hearing what Jiro said. “Do you her number or something?” Danson asked again. Jiro shook his head. “She never gave out her number to anyone, that's what I know. Is there anything that you need from her?” he asked. Danson nodded his head as he smiled at him. “I need to talk to her about somethings...” he said. Then, he tapped Jiro's shoulder. “Thanks for the help, man.” he said. He stood up from his seat and then started to look for Kit.

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The debate was about to end when Calvin felt his mobile phone vibrated. He took it from his pocket, and he saw a message from Kit. “Meet you at your locker. There's something that I have to tell you. We found her.” it says. Calvin was surprised at Kit's message. Finally, they were able to find his paper crane girl. He definitely can't wait to know who this girl is. As soon as Professor Young dismissed the audience, he immediately stood up from his seat. “Cal, where are you going?” Nicholas asked. Calvin looked back at him and smiled. “I have some emergency that I need to take care of...” he explained. Nicholas nodded his head. “OK. I'll see you later at our headquarters, OK? Don't be late for our final meeting.” he said. Calvin nodded his head, then headed out of the auditorium.

--

“Why didn't you tell me that you have Hannah's number?!” Danson shouted Kit as they were walking through the lobby, on their way to the locker. Kit was trying to call Hannah from her mobile phone at that moment. “I said I'm sorry, OK? It slipped my mind...” she said. “Then you could've spared me the exhaustion of looking for her... I practically have to ask the whole school to find her.” he said, frowning at her. Kit just laughed at him for throwing tantrums at her. Danson was trying not to smile at her, but he could not help it. Anyway, he love this girl, and nothing that would do that could keep him mad at her for a long time. “OK, how about I treat you later for some shaved ice later?” she said. Danson smiled and nodded his head. “It's a date.” he said.

Just then, Kit heard Hannah's phone ringing on the other line. After three rings, Hannah answered her call. “Hi Hannah, this is Kit from your History class...” she said. “Oh, hi Kit? What can I do for you?”
“Danson and I need to talk to you... Is it OK with you if we meet you at Calvin's locker now?”
“Calvin's locker? OK. I'm on my way to the music room. I'll meet you there...”
“Thanks Hannah. See you.”
Kit ended the call, and then looked at Danson. “She's coming...” she said, smiling at him. “And Calvin's coming. Let's see the look on their face if they found out about each other...”

--

Trixie looked to her sides to make sure that no one's around. She smiled to herself, and then walked towards Calvin's locker. “Looks like the paper crane girl didn't leave you any gifts today, huh?” she thought. She reached for her bag, and took a paper crane inside it. She slid the paper into the locker's handle. Then, she took a small paper, and slid it to his locker.

“Trixie?” she heard someone say. At the corner of her eye, she saw Calvin standing behind her. Again, she smiled to herself. “It's show time...” she thought. She turned around, giving him a surprised look. “C-calvin?” she said in a surprised tone. She could see the shocked expression on his face. “Y-you? You are my paper crane girl?”

--

Danson and Kit saw Calvin and Trixie by Calvin's locker. They immediately ran towards them, and was surprised at what Calvin asked Trixie. “Y-uou? You are my paper crane girl?” he asked. Trixie was not able to answer for a while. Kit knew that Trixie would lie to him. She was about to walk towards them and explain everything to Calvin, but Danson stopped her. They both looked at each other, as if telling each other to wait for what Trixie would say. “I... I didn't know you would find out this way...” they heard Trixie said. Then, Trixie looked up at Calvin and said. “Yes Calvin, I am the paper crane girl...”

At the other side, Kit and Danson saw Hannah standing. She was far from them but they could see the surprised look at her face. They both saw how her books fell on the floor upon hearing what Trxie said, and they both feel for her. “No...” Kit said in a low voice. “She's lying... you got it all wrong...”

--

She saw everything. She saw how Trixie lied in front of the man she loves. She wanted to go there and tell him that she was the one he was looking for, but she knew there would be a bigger consequence if she does that. She can't let him know. Not now..

At that scene, she felt her heart breaking into a million pieces. How could someone else assume her identity? Why does she have to lie to him in order to have his heart. At that moment, she wanted to cry, she could already feel the tears forming at the corner of her eyes, but she did her best to act brave in front of him, of everyone. She can't let everyone in that scene see the tears in her eyes. For her, there is nothing else that she could do but just watch him and wait for what Calvin would have to say and do.

She may have him now, but someday, the truth will come out... One day, Calvin will now that she is his real paper crane girl...

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