"C'mon sis, let's go!" a young girl exclaimed.
"Um, I think I'll miss. I'm not really into clubbing," Miriam tried to push away her sister's offer again. Michelle had been trying to get her sister to step into the bar for once. Never in her life had Miriam seen a bar, but she was not the least interested.
"Sis, I beg you! Just once, alright?"
Miriam shook her head firmly.
"Actually, I.. I have a reason for doing so. Ron broke up with me last night, " Michelle lied. Ron was just a name she made up. "I suspect it's because he has a new girl. I've asked him out to clarify matters, but I'm afraid to go alone.." Michelle sobbed.
"WHAT?! Who is Ron?!" Miriam burst.
"Uh.. some guy I got to know at the bar a few days ago.." she explained timidly, afraid that she would get reprimanded.
"Michelle! I've warned you not to go there so often! Now see what has happened! Never trust guys you meet at the bar! Okay, sister's gonna stand up for you. Let's go confront that Ron now!"
"Really? Thanks sis!" Michelle squealed and hugged her sister.
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Hued neon lights flashed and swirled on the dance floor. The bartenders were having a busy night as usual, without having a second to waste. Drunkards reeking of alcohol staggered everywhere, elbowing through everyone that passed by them, before joining the crowd again.
"Hey, where exactly is that Ron guy?" Miriam started to get suspicious.
"Umm.. he.. maybe he doesn't want to come?"
"Bastard. Why play with you in the first place when he doesn't have the guts to face you after that? I swear I'll bash him up when I see him." Miriam slammed the table harshly. Although she was very conservative, Miriam would stand up for her sister whenever she got into trouble.
Not far away, Daniel and Wallace were waiting for their friend, Ron.
"Wonder what's with Ron," Wallace took a sip of his cocktail.
"Needless to say, late again," Daniel added.
Daniel and Wallace had been buddies ever since the age of thirteen. They grew up as best friends. Their fathers were best friends too, and had acquainted at a Parents' Meeting held by the school. Up till now, both companies are still in partnership. However, Daniel and Wallace hated business management and had no intention to help out their parents, no matter how much they persuaded the boys. Hence, they lived their life as young masters, enjoying every moment there was.
From afar, Wallace spotted Ron at the entrance. Beside him was Tavia Yeung, Ron's girlfriend.
"RON!" Wallace waved. It had caught the attention of Miriam, who was not far away from them. As soon as Ron and Tavia joined their friends, Miriam dashed towards them, leaving Michelle clueless of the happenings.
Miriam gripped the glass of iced water in her hands. She was ready, anytime.
"Who is Ron?!!!" she demanded.
The startled Ron responded upon hearing his name. "Is there anything I can-"
Miriam splashed the glass of water at Ron; his hair was drenched and he was freezing. Everyone was dumbfounded.
Tavia looked at Ron, then to Miriam, and back to Ron.
"Oh gosh,"Michelle murmured. She hurriedly made her way towards the scene.
"Sis, what is going on?"
"Mich, I've taken revenge for you," Miriam looked satisfied, "Ron dumped you for this girl, right?"
There was a minute of silence.
Michelle blinked and stuttered, "Uh.. I.. I.. Actually, it's like this..."
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