A RACE TO MY HEART (FAN FICTION) (CHAPTER 10)

Zhi Xiang Ai Ni - Rainie Yang

CHAPTER 10

 

 

            Two days passed . . . . Day of the party . . . It was already passed 5pm.

 

            Max was nervously arranging the clothes he was going to wear to the party.

 

            Jaejoong couldn't help but smile as he kept on watching Max as he continuously checked his things over and over again.

 

            "Hey, relax. You're not going to a trial or something. No one is going to hang you. So stop walking around nervously. You're making me sick," Jaejoong said with a smile.

 

            "Sorry, hyung. But I really can't help it. I feel so nervous. It's like my heart is constantly beating very fast. Do you really think my clothes are all right? I don't even know what Fate is going to wear. Shouldn't our clothes sort of be color coordinated or something? Do you think I should call her to . . . ask her what she is going to wear?" Max continuously asked.

 

            Jaejoong lightly laughed. "Don't disturb her. She's already very busy. Don't you remember she's supposed to attend a fan meeting before she goes to the party? I think that event is supposed to be aired live. Why don't we watch it?"

 

            Max nodded his head. "Yes, I totally forgot about that fan meeting. We still have an hour before we prepare for the party. Let's just watch Fate and the other drivers on TV. Maybe that can help ease some of my nervousness," Max uttered.

 

            As soon as Max and Jaejoong entered the living room . . . .

 

            "Max, I think you should see this," Micky said as he signaled Max to look at the TV.

 

            Max quickly sat down beside Micky, and focused his attention on the TV monitor in front of him.

 

            A female reporter was currently reporting live on the exact location where the fan meeting was being held.

 

            "As you can see this long line of people have been patiently waiting for more than 3 hours just to have the chance to personally greet and have an autograph or picture of the famous female race car driver Fate Nakamura. Among all the participants in the race, Fate is the only female driver and currently the most talked about, both in the sports and entertainment world.

 

            As of now, the line for the fans of Fate Nakamura have been closed. More than half of the drivers in the race have already left the fan meeting, and only a few are still left signing autographs or taking pictures with their fans.

 

            Fate Nakamura and Michael Smith are currently trying to finish everything in a hurry. They only have an hour left before the party. And they still have to go back to their hotel rooms and prepare themselves.

 

            Based on what I can see here, Fate and Michael both have so many fans still waiting in line. I really don't think they can finish in time for the party.

 

            I am now going to a van near the stage where Fate and Michael are signing autographs. Some of the staff members have told me that I will be shocked with the number of bouquets and gifts that Fate received from her fans. They said that all the gifts are immediately placed in the van.

 

            I am now going to see for myself if what they are saying is true."

 

            Several minutes passed . . .

 

            The camera suddenly focused on the tons of bouquets and wrapped gifts inside the van.

 

            "Wow . . . That's really a lot of gifts! I guess she's really very popular like a real superstar. And speaking of superstar, a lot of people are already asking who Fate's partner for the party will be. All of us already know about her supposed relationship with DBSK member Max Changmin. But a lot of people are still skeptical about this and are still hesitant to believe this news. Some people are still thinking that it is just a publicity stunt. And they all say that they won't believe it unless they see it for themselves.

 

            Now the questions people are asking are . . . 'Will Fate and Max finally make their relationship official in the party tonight? Or will they continue to hide it just like what most artists do?’

 

            A reliable source told me that Fate's most well known admirer and suitor, Norman Horton had just arrived in Japan an hour ago. This certainly makes things a lot more interesting, don't you think?

 

            Everyone is already asking who will be Fate's partner for the party. . . Will it be her long time partner and friend Michael Smith, or millionaire businessman Norman Horton . . . or the famous DBSK member Max Changmin? . . .

 

            I am already very excited to know the answer. Fate is really such a lucky girl. She's already got everything. She's beautiful, smart, rich, famous and have so many irresistible men linked to her.

 

            I know a lot of girls out there are already very envious, and are already wishing that they could take her place.

 

            I, for one, would certainly trade places with her anytime," the female reporter said as she started to giggle and laugh both at the same time.

 

            Then someone suddenly gave the reporter a piece of paper.

 

            "Oh . . . someone just informed me that Norman Horton had just arrived here in the fan meeting. It seems he's already asking Fate to go with him. Come on, let's go and see . . ."

 

            The female reporter with the camera man quickly walked to the place where Fate was still patiently signing autographs with fans.

 

            "Fate is still here . . . But where is Norman?" the female reporter asked the camera man.

 

            Then a man suddenly walked up to Fate and whispered something to her. Fate suddenly laughed and nodded her head, as if agreeing with what the man had said.

 

            The man was quite good looking, 6'2" tall, blond hair, blue eyes, with a well-built body and was wearing an obviously very expensive set of clothes.

 

            Max's heart immediately sank down after finally seeing Norman for the first time. He couldn't deny the fact that he was a better man than him in all aspects.

 

            Jaejoong saw the expression on Max's face. "Max, are you all right?" he asked with concern.

 

            Max looked back at Jaejoong with fear in his eyes. "Hyung," was all that he could utter.

 

            Xiah quickly closed the TV. "Hey Max . . . don't be like that. Don't tell me that you're scared of that guy," he said as a joke.

 

            "But . . ." Max tried to utter.

 

            "Don't worry, Max. He's nothing compared with you. That's why Fate chose you remember?" Micky tried to boost Max's self confidence.

 

            Max tried to smile. But his heart was sort of aching after seeing the way Fate smiled at Norman. He was jealous. He couldn't help himself. But he was very jealous. Somehow he felt like he wanted to fly to where Fate was at that exact moment. And take her away instantly to a place where he could lock her up, and he would be the only who can see her and touch her.

 

            Max ran his fingers through his hair in total frustration.

 

            Micky looked at the other DBSK members. All of them exchanged glances with one another. They all knew that Max was really upset. They seldom see him running his fingers through his hair except on occasions that he is really mad or upset.

 

            Jaejoong quickly pulled Max's hand. "Come on . . . Let's prepare early. Don't think about that guy. Don't you dare spoil such a wonderful night all because of a small matter," he said with a smile.

 

            Max stared at Jaejoong. Somehow what he said made him think again. His friend was totally right, he thought. He needed to show Fate that she made the right decision in choosing him over Norman. He needed to control his emotions.

 

            Max let out a long sigh. Then he quickly stood up. "Don't worry, hyung. I am going to show Fate that she made the right decision in choosing me. I will certainly make this night a very memorable night for her," he said with unexplainable warmth in his eyes.

 

            Jaejoong smiled back at Max. "That's good. Better prepare yourself now. We will leave early."

 

            Max nodded his head and hurriedly went to his room.

 

            As soon as Max left . . .

 

            "Hope that guy doesn't interfere with Max and Fate," Xiah commented instantly.

 

            "I doubt it. By the way he was looking at Fate . . . I don't think he will easily give up, even if he knows that Fate is already involved with someone else," Micky uttered.

 

            "I smell trouble for our friend. Better make him prepared for the storm," U-Know uttered.

 

            "Hey! You guys, stop being so negative. Everything will be all right. We should be supporting Max, and not saying things like that," Jaejoong said with a raised tone.

 

            "Sorry . . . just couldn't help it. We all know that Fate and Max are really two different worlds apart. And that sooner or later . . . their worlds will certainly crash with one another," Micky said as he slowly shook his head.

           

            "Everything will be all right. We just have to help him . . . no matter what happens. We have to be there for him . . ." Jaejoong uttered.

 

            Xiah, Micky and U-Know looked at each other. Then they all nodded their heads in approval. They were all going to help Max . . . They were determined to do everything just to make him happy. . . .