Original Stories Fan Fiction ❯ Just Another Day ❯ Volume Five, Chapter Twenty-Six: Subject ( Chapter 26 )

Subject

It felt strange really. Soon couldn't understand it at first.

“What now?” he asked.

“Come on,” Be said. “They want hear your story. This will be good for you.”

“But me speaking in front of a crowd?” he asked. Soon shook his head.

“I can't do it. It would be too weird,” he said. He shivered at the thought. Mai-Pai put her hand on his.

“It will be fine,” Be said. Soon looked between the two women. How did it come to this? The man dropped his shoulders.

“Fine. I'll do it,” he said. Be perked up and clapped her hands together.

“Great, thank you!” she said. “You won't regret this.” Soon nervously laughed. Mai-Pai held his hand.

“When is this lecture again?” Soon asked.

“Saturday,” Be said. “At three.”

“Okay,” the older man said.

“I'll be there for you,” Mai-Pai whispered. Soon tried to smile. Maybe this wouldn't be so bad. Maybe…

Oh boy.

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Saturday came before anyone knew it. The girls helped Soon through his lecture and notes.

“Relax,” Be said. “You're got this.” The man tried not to look nervous. Mai-Pai fixed his tie.

“I'm going to be there,” she said. “Don't worry.” That didn't help. He seemed to be more nervous.

“Really to go?” Be asked from the doorway. The couple looked up.

“Uh, yeah,” Mai-Pai said. Soon wanted to say no, but the girls wouldn't listen. Too late to back down now.

“I'll be downstairs waiting,” Be said. She turned and walked into the hall. Mai-Pai and Soon looked at each other.

“Let's go,” she said. She took Soon by the hand and led him out of the room.

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The community college came into view as the car pulled up. Soon tried to relax as the car pulled up into the parking lot. Mai-Pai rubbed on his arm.

“You're going to do fine,” she whispered. “Just speak from the heart.” Soon pressed his lips together and nodded. Mai-Pai smiled and climbed out of the car. He and Be followed behind. A professor stood outside the main entrance.

“Welcome, welcome!” he said with his arms out. “So glad you are here!”

“Hello,” Be said. They bowed. She turned to the couple.

“Oh, this is my mom and Gok-san,” she said.

“Hello,” Mai-Pai said.

“Hello,” Soon said. The couple bowed.

“Which on will be giving the lecture?” the professor asked.

“He will,” Be said, pointing at Soon. The professor held out his hand.

“Well come on,” he said. “You're on in five.” The older man took Soon by the arm and led him inside. Be turned to her mother.

“Shall we?” she asked.

“Yes,” Mai-Pai said. The women walked into the building.

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Soon stood backstage, waiting. He took in a deep breath. Sweat formed on his brow. Be and Mai-Pai would be there for him. They believed in him. The man took another breath.

“I can do this,” he said.

“Excuse me,” a small voice said. Soon turned around. A stage hand with headphones stood inches away.

“You're up,” she said.

“Thank you,” Soon said. He bowed and followed behind. He relaxed when he spotted Mai-Pai and Be in the front row. This was going to be fine. Soon relaxed and stood at the podium.

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