Chapter. 22. An extra hand.
Aai was unsure about something.
Max: "What will you do if she was doing it for you?".
Aai: "I... don't get what u mean?".
Max: "However u understand it, so?"
Aai: "Whoever she's playing for, just as long as she enjoys it. It's her first, so it's good if she has fun and makes a good memory".
Aai sincerely wished that Belis could enjoy and experience nice days as long as she's staying here. Seeing how she went through stuff just as she was adjusting to a new place, she didn't want that thing to block her from enjoying the other things.
Aai began feeling a responsibility to look after Belis after seeing how Belis looked at her with trust and a warm look.
Aai didn't want that pure and innocent girl to get lost.
Max saw Aai being softened. "If that's the case then I should also enjoy myself out and not be like someone who seemed to have no interest. Well of course don't wanna waste away my youthful days". He got up as he said.
Aai frowned at Max. He left waving at her.
What Max said bothered Aai for some reason. She would glance at Belis while she practised, but seeing how she was forced and enjoying herself, Aai left the thought alone.
Days passed. The annual day was 2 weeks away. It was noisy and crowded wherever Aai went. As she was on her way to the terrace Max suddenly appeared and dragged Aai with him, "...! HEY!". "Come with me".
He took her inside a class. He rushed and opened the door, "I'M BACK".
"Hey! Don't just disappear like that".
"Yeah, we still have a lot to prepare".
"Where did you run off like that Max?".
Everyone bombarded him with questions but all he said was, "I've brought her".
Everyone's attention shifted to Aai.
They began asking about her.
Max and his team were performing in a small comedy theatre. They were all prepared with scripts and roles but were yet to finalize the costumes, stage arrangement and setting. The members were allotted different tasks and now needed extra help. But getting someone extra now was nearly impossible.
Then suddenly Aai came into Max's mind and thus he brought her.
Everyone except Aai we're excited.
Aai: "Oii". She pulled Max's sleeve.
He explained the situation to her for which Aai refused instantly and walked out.
Max followed her leaving the others behind.
Max: "Hey!.... just wait for a second, Listen". He pulled her hand.
Aai: "What are you doing!?". Struggling.
Max: "Oh! Sorry. Just listen...".
Aai: "I don't have to. You might not know but I don't like getting myself involved in anything".
Max: "I know that but could you help here. We are messed up here and you seemed to be free here so..".
Aai: "Don't you dare talk on my behalf here!". She stared and stated herself.
Max: "Um...but don't you think as a senior you could do this much, at least for your juniors?".
Aai: "No!...leave me out". she straight out refused and as she was walking away, Max voiced.
"Didnt you say that as long as one enjoys and has fun that's nice. Does it only apply to Belis?".
Aai: "...!..."
Max: "Everyone has been doing their best. Some are even looking forward to the results of hard work. Don't you think they will be really sad when they are pushed back after coming all the way here?".
Max's words made Aai think about the students. Well, it's not like she doesn't wanna give them a hand, after all, she has been looking at everyone as she roamed around. It's just that her body finds it hard and her mind stresses out when with people.
Max: "Fine then...".
Max, as he was giving up Aai agreed.
He was glad. Thanking her he dragged her with him again while holding her hand.
Max: "Then let's inform them".
Aai: "Wha...wait!".
As soon as he returned and told them the good news, everyone had an opposite reaction than Max's.
Max: "...?....Hey what's up? We got some hand here".
Aai: ".....?....".
The girls at the back glanced at Aai and shifted their vision when she noticed them.
The boys too were shut down.
Aai somewhere got a feeling that she knew where this is coming from.
Aai: "...Liste...".
as she was about to say, the leader of the play spoke.