BROKE LOOSE TO A NEW LIGHT The next day, Gigi was putting on make-up in the dressing room. She told Candy about the recent events. Candy repied, “So, you’ll start school soon? Oh, I’m gonna miss you, China Doll!” “Me too. But I can’t work here while doing that, you know? I have to focus on my studies.” Gigi looked at herself in the mirror; a dewy honey face, dark hair, dark eyes, a little puffy from crying last night. “I’m young, and I need to make something out of myself. I can’t stay in this situation. Candy, I’ve decided to break up with Ronny.” “What? Did you tell him?” “No. I don’t think I need to. I didn’t reply to his email last night.” Laya walked in. “China Doll! He’s here!” Candy widened her eyes and looked at Gigi. Gigi’s tears ran down her face. “What happened, Doll?”

