"Here we are."Chun said as they finally reached the destination. "Seafood Pella?"Ella asked out aloud as she saw the shop with a worn-off sign yet legible words. It is located at a remote area of a coast so Chun must have been here often in order not to get lost. As they entered the shop, the friendly ambiance totally lit up their mood. There wasn't a lot of customers but everybody have a smile on their face and they looked genuinely happy. Ella's eyes sparkled in excitement as she nudged Chun and whispered a thanks. He nodded amusingly as he grabbed her hand and sat her down on the nearest table.

"Waiter!"Chun called out as he ordered the food without looking on the menu. "You managed to memorise all the dishes that is sold here?"Ella asked, mouth hang open. He give a casual shrug and smile. "How, how did you find this place? I mean, it's so unusual and special!"she asked excitedly.

"Years ago, when Jiro, Aaron and me was still immature teenager and we're playing near the coast when I accidentally pushed Aaron and he was drowning, until one brave young man dived into the water and saved him. He later brought us to this shop and paid for our meal. Before he leave, he told us that this shop is indeed an unique one and it can never be forgotten. I don't know why but from then on, it hold a very significant meaning towards everyone of us and we will always visit here when one feel unhappy or we are up for a celebration."he explained with a smile.

Ella nodded as both of them continue chatting happily while waiting for their food to be served. It must be the first time whereby they can talk so peacefully without quarreling and bickering.

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Hebe is holding onto the wall for support while slinging her schoolbag at her back. "Where are you going?"Aaron asked, popping from nowhere as he stared deep into Hebe's eyes. She didn't reply as Aaron looked over her shoulders to find a letter lying underneath a vase. With a intelligent level not less than 180, he had already guessed that Hebe is leaving. He don't understand, is he so detestable?

"What do you think you're doing?!"he shout, losing control. This make Hebe stumbled a little as she scooted a little further away from him.

"I- I.. don't want to trouble you anymore. I j-"she start explaining softly but was cut off by Aaron harshly. "HEBE CHEN! I'M ONLY STARTING TO GAIN TRUST IN YOU YET YOU PROVED ME WRONG BY RUNNING AWAY. WHY?! DON'T YOU TRUST THAT I HAVE THE ABILITY TO TAKE CARE OF YOU?! I'VE MONEY NOW, I'M RICH NOW, SO YOU'RE COMING BACK AND CHEAT MY MONEY ALL OVER AGAIN AND THEN DUMP ME FOR A RICHER MAN WHEN YOU FOUND IT? WHY MUST YOU?!"

Aaron himself, doesn't know what he is talking. He got Hebe and FuZhen all mixed up again but he don't care. He want to vent his anger. Without knowing what he is doing, he extracted all his strength and push Hebe. She fall, but there is nobody to catch her this time. Her head hit on the sharp edge of the drawer and she sense a tremendous pain down right at her ankle.

Sobs were heard.

That's when Aaron realised what he is doing. "Oh no."he gasped as he hurried to Hebe's side and help her up but she fling his hand away.

She is in pain, right now.
She doesn't want to be near him.

"Let me help you up and I will leave. I promise."he said.

Can she trust him? Someone who doesn't even trust her. She kept quiet, not knowing what to respond.

Aaron then held her tight in his arms and looked at her. She is in such a vulnerable state. He let out a sighed as he move forward and cupped her up before placing her on the bed and went out of the room, without looking at her again. The way Hebe clutch on him when he hold her told him how afraid and insecure she is at that moment, she is shaking terribly. "What am I doing?"he asked himself as he give himself a slap on his forehead. He don't even understand why is he treating her in this way. That's.. harsh.

"Mike. I need you to be here as soon as possible. Hebe had a fell and i think her condition had worsen."Aaron spoke through the phone but was rejected politely since Mike had an important appointment later on and he could be only be there earliest by evening.

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"It smells so nice!"Ella exclaimed as she take the claw of the crab and chuckled cutely. She placed it on top of Chun's head as she laughed loudly, causing all the customers in the shop to looked at them, obviously amused.

"Stop it, Ella! It's embarrassing!"Chun said as he took down the crab's claw that Ella placed on his head and stuff it in . Ella pout as she talked with full, "Ander boo off ramen."

Chun shake his head and ask, "You mean another bowl of ramen?"

Ella smile as she nodded aggressively as Chun ordered two bowls of ramen, one for Ella and another for himself. At the same time, he couldn't help but chuckled at her cuteness.

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Aaron opened the bedroom door and found a sleeping Hebe. She look so innocent yet vulnerable, like a angel that need protection. On a closer look, there is some dried tears around her face. 'She must have cried herself to sleep.' Aaron thought as a gush of guiltiness ran pass him. He is feeling guilty, for not being able to control himself. He then scanned around the room and a thought struck him. He walked towards the vase, the place where the letter is being placed. He lift the vase gently as he opened the letter.

It reads, "Hey Aaron. After much debating, I have decided to leave. Thanks for taking care of me this period and i really appreciate it. My presence here will only make you miss your ex-girlfriend even more, that will only make you hard to forget her. I'm looking forward to be your friend, a friend that you can trust. Take care of yourself okay? Love, Hebe."

"Silly girl."Aaron mumbled as he slowly squatted down and caressed her face. "I'm sorry.. i just don't know what comes over me just now. I.. I'm really sorry, Hebe."he continued as he leaned down and give Hebe a kiss on her forehead.

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Upon finishing her fifth bowl of ramen, Ella pulled out the menu from the rack as she scanned through thoroughly. "Deep fried squid seems to be nice.." she said as she let out a evil smirk and looked at Chun. "You're suppose to pay right?"she trailed off, enlightening Chun in the process.

"WHAT? After eating two sets of meal, five bowl of ramen, you tell that I'm going to pay for all these?!"

Ella raised her eyebrow as she eyed him. "Why not? You're the one that bring me here."

"Nooooo way."he whined.

"Too bad."she sympathise him as she reach her hand out and knocked on Chun's head. "You gonna be joking."Chun said with his infamous smirk.

"Unfortunately, I'm not."

"Yes."

"No."

"Yes."

"No."

"Shut up."her last words as she sent him a glare.

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Hours later, Hebe woke up and found Aaron leaning on the study table, fast asleep. She smile as she tried to move her leg but the pain was stringing her so much that she couldn't help but yelp. Aaron, who was shocked by the sudden noise quickly jumped up for his seat and run over to Hebe's side.

She's so pale and her face is as white as a sheet.

"Wait a minute."he breathed out after examining her leg carefully.

Aaron then took out the first-aid box in the drawer and an ice pack that he had prepared before Hebe woke up. He cool the ankle area by applying the ice pack, hoping that will help to reduce swelling, bruising and the tenderness. After that, he apply gentle pressure to the injured part by surrounding the area with a thick layer of soft padding and secure this layer of padding with a bandage. He then raise and support the injured part to reduce the flow of blood to the injury, at the same time, hoping that will minimise bruising in that area.

"You should be a nurse."Hebe teased but it was more like a comment than a joke like how she normally did. Maybe she is still afraid of Aaron..?

He smiled in response. "Mike taught me just now."

Hebe, however did not give any response but to nod her head as she was afraid that she might provoke Aaron again. Seeing her reacting in this way, Aaron asked, "Are you.. afraid of me?"

Silence.

"Oh well."he sighed. "I called your father just now and told him that you will be living under my care for around one week or more cause of your leg injuries. I'm the cause of it so of course, I would be the one who is taking up all the responsibilities."he announced, changing the topic in process.

"WHAT?!"she screamed out in shock. "No way, I can't."she continued as she tried to force herself to stand up but obviously, she failed.

"Do.. do you hate me so much?" Aaron blurted out asking but before Hebe could respond, he added quickly. "Is it so hard for you to stay with me for a week or two?"