2 The unorthodox meeting

Queen slowly stood atop the railing, with her front facing against the man. She couldn't see the man's face as he was standing in the shadows. She took a deep breath before giving a performance that would leave the man speechless every time he thought of this moment.

"But what am I do?!" Queen wailed. "I have nothing! Absolutely nothing left! What am I to live for?" Queen closed her eyes and tilted her face upwards, as the moon light shone brightly on her face, acting as a natural spotlight for her.

"Don't give up! Tell me what's wrong, I may be able to help" the man said. His deep voice eliciting a strange reaction from Queen, it somehow made her feel goosebumps all over.

Disregarding her reaction, Queen continued with her stellar performance. "Tell me! how are you going to help? My father died since I was but a small babe! My mother has cancer and my boyfriend! That scum! He stole all of the money I saved up to help my poor mother!"

Queen's voice started shivering as she spoke. She looked so pitiful, like a frail branch that is about to break off from a tree.

She covered her face with her hands and trembled as the wind mercilessly blew past her. Anyone who saw her then would feel their hearts break for this poor girl.

However, the truth is, the reason this pitiful girl is shivering is not due to the grief that she pretends to have but due to the laughter that she is trying her damnedest to suppress.

'Oh my god, oh my god! I totally deserve the leading actress award! Oh shit! This is so funny, I can barely hold on! But...why is this guy so quiet?' Queen was confused, so she spread her fingers to peek through the gap and tried to see the man's reaction.

To her dismay, she couldn't see anything as he was still standing in the shadows. However, she could tell from his tailored-cut suit, expensive loafers and watch that he is most likely one of the few VIPS here.

She kept wailing and sobbing as she waited for him to say something. 'God damn it! No matter how accomplish of an actress I am, crying nonstop is still tiring alright! Bloody bastard! Say something!' Queen cursed in her mind after a few minutes went by and the man still kept his silence.

After a short while, the man slowly started speaking, "There is always hope. As long as you believe, there will always be a way. Come down from that railing first and let's talk about it." his voice was so gentle that it stunned Queen. It sounded so charming and anyone who heard him talk using this tone would undoubtedly follow his words.

But Queen was not done being difficult. It's been a long time since she last trolled someone, she was not going to let go of this opportunity. She maneuvered herself on the railing and turned her back against the man.

With a cunning smile on her face she yelled at the sky.

"I don't believe you! Just let me be! I am going to die!" She spread her arms out like an eagle, preparing to face her death bravely.

It was merely a ploy on Queen's part to troll the man. However, at that moment, a strong gust of wind blew over. Queen lost her balance and her body started going forward towards the sea!

Queen let out a loud shriek and cursed herself for pushing her prank too far. But as she was about to fall over, she heard loud footsteps behind her and soon enough a strong pair of arms wrapped around her waist. The man swung her over, making her face him. Her face crashed against his chest and she was immediately overwhelmed by his fresh minty scent. After calming down for a bit, she immediately looked up at the man's face.

He too was looking down at her. In that moment, as soon as she gazed into the man's eyes, Queen knew.

'I have found you at last, my cat.'