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Kit's POV
I couldn't helped it anymore so I looked away to let go of what I was suppressing. This guy never really ran out of lines to playfully flatter people.
Don't be swayed, Kit.
Don't be swayed, Kit.
Don't be swayed, Kit.
I kept on chanting in my mind. I was surprised when he suddenly leaned my back on the backrest of my chair.
"What the --, " I tried to break free but he was stronger and I don't want to make a fuss -- it might get the others' attention.
He crouched so his head was close to my chest. I did try to push him away but to no avail. He stayed still for quite a while. Him being this close gave me butterflies in my stomach.
When he was satisfied, he pulled his head up. "I can hear your heart beating for me. " he grinned.
"It is beating because I am alive, " I retorted.
He shrugged. "You like me. "
"Yeah, right. " I said sarcastically.
He smirked and stared at me intently. I was planning to ignore him but I felt really uncomfortable with it.
"What? "
"You look sick, I think you need a vitamin Ming, " he showed his winning smile.
"Argh, " I snapped. These 'chessy-ness' was driving me insane. "Can you please stop?" I said it a little louder. The people in the room looked at us with a questioning look.
"I'm sorry, my Kitty is PMS-ing." said Ming then chuckled.
The others gave us a knowing smile. Gan looked at us with a blank expression.
I bowed my head slightly to apologize. I elbowed Ming and walked away. "I'll be back, " referring to Ping. The latter just went on with his briefing. I walked out of the room.
"Have a date with me, " I heard someone said.
I found Ming walking with me, two hands are in his pocket. He caught up with me quickly.
"Until when do you plan to pester me?" his antics was slowly getting into me.
"That's not my intention but until you say yes, " he said.
"If I say yes now, are you going to stop all your nonsense? " I challenged.
"No, it's only the beginning. "
I rolled my eyes and attempted to walk faster but he pulled me and leaned me to the wall.
"Kit, I will start courting you now." he said in a serious tone.
Court? So he's not done playing games with me yet.
Game on.
"If I say no?" I halted and faced him.
"Does it sound like I am asking for your permission? " he smiled.
"I don't like you, " I said in a low voice.
He came closer and whispered in my ears "Trust me, I can change that, " he said confidently. "Anyway, my like for you is enough for the both of us. " he teased.
That's the thing, you won't know when he was serious. My heart wanted to believe him but my mind was telling me otherwise. With the strength I could mustered, I stepped on his foot and pushed him to get away.
I saw him winced.
He was in pain, "I'll make you like me, Kitty" he shouted half laughing.
I was so embarrased because other students heard it.
Some whistled.
I went back to the auditorium and I am glad he did not follow.
When I arrived, everybody's getting ready.
"Have your make up done, Kit. " Ping instructed him.
"Is it necessary? "
"Yeah, so we'll get to sell you in a higher price. " he joked.
"That sounds like human trafficking, "
We laughed in sync.
"Good evening guests, I'd like to thank you all for coming in our tonight's charity date auction. " Ping started.
"As you all know the proceeds for this event will fund our medical mission for the coming months. So, for those who will be bidding tonight consider this as hitting two birds in one stone -- a date with someone you like and donating for a cause. " he continued.
"That's right, " agreed by his co-host, a student council member too. "So are you ready? " she cheerfully asked, she positioned the mic in the audience.
"Yeah, " the audience shouted.
"I can't hear you, are you ready?" more audience shouted enthusiastically.
Even if I was in the backstage, I could hear how happy they were.
It made me so nervous.
"So without further ado, let the bidding begin. "
Everyone cheered.
I will be the 6th to be auctioned, next to Prae.
I was watching the auction the whole time from the back stage. There was a small space where you could see the audience and the people on the stage.
I laughed at how giddy the girls were when Gan was the one to be auctioned.
I was surprised how much a person would spend for a date with someone they like.
They spent a crazy amount of money.
I shook my head and smiled.
"For our next person, her name is Prae. She is from the engineering department. She is considered to be the goddess of the engineers. Every one who wants to bid, please step forward. " I heard the host introduced Prae. The bidder were gathered in front, according to their rule so it would be easy for the student council to check them out.
Above all, they want the safety of their 'items'. Only verified students can bid.
Prae shyly walked in the middle of the stage. She's very beautiful. It pained me.
"Let start, "
"5000," said a guy.
"We got 5000, who will go higher? "
"5500," said the other.
"5500, going once going twic-"
"6000," said the other guy quickly. He was very determined to win.
"6500, " a good looking man said. Every one gasped. It was a ridiculous amount to spend for a date.
"Wow, a guy here said 6500. Who wants to go higher? "
"10000," a familiar guy said. Everyone turned their head. It was Ming, he stepped forward.
What should I expect? Of course, he wouldn't want his girlfriend to be dating someone else.
It f*****g hurts inside. I maintained my composure.
"Going, going, sold. " the hosts shouted happily.
"Ming got our Prae here."
Prae was very happy about it.
"Onto our next, we have here Kit. " the crowd cheered. I failed to hear how the hosts introduced me.
I can only hear my heart tear into pieces.
You knew it was coming.
I faked a smile.
My bidders walked up the front.
I was surprised to see Ming still standing along with the others.
It somehow cheered me up.
I wanted to jump for joy but I kept my composure.
It was like a slowmo.
He looked at me.
He stepped backwards and turned his back on me. He headed towards where he was seated.
It dawned on me, he won't bid for me.
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