Chapter 42: Barbie Is Confused
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*BARBIE HEAVENWARD POV*
“Why do I keep feeling that I missed something?”
I shook my head as a lot of thoughts were fighting in my brain, relatively it was going to explode but I still couldn't let go of my doubts. I don't know why but it seems everything was connected and certain individuals were familiar.
For example, Addorro and Angelo seemed familiar with each other. Another one was that, no matter how I convinced myself that the mask stranger’s eyes and Angelo's eyes were similar. I just noticed it yesterday as he was wearing a mask all day and night.
Impossible! Really impossible! How could they be the same person? I must be paranoid. Moreover, since when did I become so observative with the people around me?
“Barbie, what's wrong?”
I almost jumped when someone suddenly touched my shoulder. As I turned around with my right hand rubbing my chest, I found it was Ma’am Denice. Her strict brows collided in the middle.
“Ma’am Denice, it's you.” I smiled in an awkward manner.
“What's wrong with you? Early this morning, you are in daze and mumbling alone. Do you have a problem?”
“No. I don't have a problem. I am just having a lot of thoughts which I am struggling to understand. You know, I am not that smart. So, I can only give a thought of it but eventually those thoughts
left unanswered.”
“If you like to, tell me those thoughts. Perhaps, I can give you some advice.”
“Ma’am Denice, it's not that I don't believe that you can give me good advice. It's just that I don't know how to tell you clearly so you won't get confused too. You are not familiar with them, so you might certainly be confused even after hearing the story.”
Ma’am Denice laughed at me with her hand covering her mouth. I also smiled back because it was the first time that she laughed loudly and comfortably with me. “Oh my dear Barbie, look at you. How will you know the result if you don't take action? So tell me about it.”
I scratched my head which only received a slap from her. “Don't touch your hair. Or else it will look messy.”
“Ma’am Denice, are you really going to listen to my boring story?”
“Of course. Go ahead!”
“It's like this. I have a friend. Then she found a friend recently and they are comfortable at each other and always happy being at each other's side. And then later, that friend met the other friend of my friend. While observing them, my friend discovered that her friend and the other friend seemed familiar with each other. Not only that, she also discovered that her recent friend was somewhat similar to the man who always appeared to save her when she was in trouble. Ma’am Denice, do you understand it?”
Ma’am Denice narrowed her eyes, “That- that - is indeed confusing. I don't understand either! But-- I have a question.”
“What?”
“That friend you are talking about is yourself right?”
“You even noticed that.” I said, scratching my head again.
“Barbie, are you in love with two person?”
“What? In love? Who's in love? Me? Impossible. No.”
Ma’am Denice pushed my forehead, “Look at your expression. If you are not in love, why are you flustered with my question?”
“No. Actually it was all just my speculations. There are no solid bases at all. I just can't help to always remember and connect the three of them.”
“Three? You, you are thinking three person at a time?” Ma’am Denice's face was too shocked.
“Oh my God, Barbie, I didn't expect you to be that fickle.” Anica suddenly appeared behind us.
“Fickle? What are you saying? Whatever dislikeable thought it is in your mind, that is not what I mean. Ma’am Denice, sorry to bother you but I am not talking anymore.” I said, turning my back at Melanie.
“You bad girl, so you are trying to ignore me now?”
Ma’am Denice smiled, “Alright enough. Stop teasing Barbie. By the way Barbie, I almost forgot, I am here to remind you, you haven't changed the clothes of the mannequins yet. Bring them to the store room and replace it.”
“Yes, ma'am Denice. Oh I wanted to ask, ma’am Denice, did you see where Melanie is?”
“She left for a business appointment.”
“Alone? No way it's dangerous.”
“Relax. Nothing will happen to her. Besides, she brought a bodyguard this time.”
“That's good to hear. Then I will be relieved.”
“Go, face your work.”
“Yes.” I didn't wait for Ma'am Denice to speak some more. I quickly walked away.
As I was already a few meters away from them, I heard Anica grumbled, “Hey Barbie so you are really ignoring me now?”
In response, I only waved my hand at her.
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