HANDSOME KIDS
"Yes, as bad as that," replied Trian curtly, "My nephew is a genius, how could he spend his time on things that make him even more bored by being a fashion model?" continued Troy sure.
"Who said that?" Sunny immediately cut off Cheery and Troy's conversation, which Sunny had noticed earlier even though his face looked indifferent and bored.
Cheery and Troy raised their eyebrows after hearing Sunny speak.
"I can try, Auntie!" Sunny continued, "Please don't listen to my uncle's ramblings, Auntie," he continued.
Troy patted his forehead while shaking his head repeatedly without wanting to comment on his nephew's words.
"That's up to you. I don't want to have a headache because of this!" Troy grumbled.
While Cheery covered her mouth to hold back her amusement when she saw the expression of her superior who lost talking to his nephew.
Cheery approached Sunny and sat down on the sofa across from Sunny.
"Do you agree with my proposal, handsome boy?" Cheery asked with a happy smile.
"I'll give it a try, Auntie. But please, don't call me that again, just call me by my name," said little Sunny which made Cheery even more excited.
"But...," Sunny said again until Cheery, who was already happy at first, returned to focus on listening to Sunny.
"I don't want to do your request if my partner later is a troublesome child," Sunny mentions the conditions to Cheery.
Cheery smiled at Sunny.
"I promise you won't get a model partner that will bother you, Sunny. Because your partner will be a smart kid like you, and maybe you can make friends and make your boredom go away!" Cheery replied confidently.
"Hey, Cheery! What are you going to do with your words, huh? Have you found a partner for Sunny yet?" Troy asked uncertainly, "If he feels bored, then I have to bear it, Cheery. Please don't promise him anything!" continued Troy again.
"Don't worry, Boss. I know a perfect match for Sunny!" Cheery answered confidently when she turned to Troy then Cheery turned back to Sunny.
"Then I will talk to your mommy about the problem of paying for your services as a model later. Can you contact your mommy now, honey?" Cheery asked happily.
"You can talk to Uncle Mark. He will pass on your words to mommy," Sunny replied casually, "But I don't want to be paid with money, Aunty!" he continued speaking.
'You're done, Cheery! I can't help you when it's like this!' Troy thought as he said and his head seemed to shake repeatedly.
"Then what do you want, Sunny?" Cheery asked confused and curious.
"I want you to look normal. I like you but I don't like seeing you look like this. You are very smart but you look ridiculous like this!"
"Be yourself, Aunty, without being afraid of how others will think of you!"
Hearing little Sunny's words made Cheery stunned. What Sunny said was true. Her appearance like that made her like other people who were afraid that she would get in trouble if she dressed like normal.
However, it was her appearance as a man that made her accepted by Mona as Troy's secretary. So what would she do if she changed her appearance? Meanwhile, that's what Sunny has to offer if he will be the model for this first project.
Does Cheery have to tell Mona all this so she understands and doesn't misunderstand? I don't know… What is clear is that Cheery is in a state of confusion at the moment.
"Hmm, yes! I will think about your offer but you will also carry out our agreement as you say, won't you?" Cheery asked back.
"Sunny always keeps his word, Miss. Just do what you're going to do and don't let our Sunny down!" Mark answered Cheery's question after turning off his cellphone and turning to Cheery.
Cheery nodded curtly and smiled. While Troy was silent and could only speak in his heart.
'He's a great future mafia leader, Cheery. How could Sunny change his mind just to prank you? But instead, I'm worried about you having a hard time carrying yourself around me with your true appearance!' Troy thought.
"Boss, I think the Star Fashion project has come to an end. You don't have to worry too much anymore!" Cheery answered confidently shortly after sending Sunny and Mark out of Troy's room.
"I can't help you anymore, Cheery. That's all I can tell you after you made your deal with Sunny. I hope you can keep your deal with my nephew. He told you he likes you, didn't he? So don't let his judgment on you!" Troy said his sentence seriously.
'He was only asked to change my appearance, didn't he? Why are you saying this with such a serious face, Boss? You scare me!' Cheery thought as she nodded her head briefly at Troy's warning to her.
"All right, Boss. Let's end the Star Fashion issue. Is there anything else I have to do this afternoon besides the task earlier?" asked Cheery who changed the topic of the heavy conversation.
"Hmm, looks like there's nothing more pressing than the Star Fashion project. So, just finish this first!" replied Troy who had returned to focus on his work.
"Then may I leave the office? I will discuss this with the child who will become Sunny's partner later!" Cheery asked.
"Did you find the other child? I thought you were just bragging to persuade Sunny!" said Troy in response.
"Of course not, Boss! I already found out which child would be Sunny's partner the first time I saw Sunny's arrogance and calm demeanor like earlier. I guarantee you, you won't be disappointed by the appearance of the handsome boys I chose, Boss!" Cheery said confidently and after that, she resigned from Troy and left her superior's room.
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"I don't want to, Mama!" Keanu answered while crossing his arms on his chest.
"Keanu, please help me this time, honey! This is my first project in the office. After all, the little model offered doesn't match the assessment of me or my boss, son. Keanu, please!" Cheery begs her son to agree to Cheery's offer.
"Then what made you think I would fit into that outfit?" Keanu kept asking.
"Of course, honey. My assessment is very precise this time. Even I have also found your acting partner later. He is a very handsome and intelligent boy like you, dear!" Cheery replied happily.
"Is there a kid as handsome and smart as me, Mam?" Keanu asked with a smug look.
"Oh my God, where did you get that much confidence, honey?" Cheery laughed amused and was surprised by her son's arrogance when he spoke, "Do you know, Keanu? That kid even looks a lot like you when he talks or acts!" she continued.
"No way, Mam. How could there be such a coincidence if there weren't any sibling ties? You were just exaggerating the kid. I can't believe it!" replied Keanu.
"Okay, if you don't believe in my judgment. I won't force you to accept it. But please, honey, cooperate with me this time, son! I promise to do whatever you ask if you agree to be the model!" Cheery makes an offer to her son.
"Hmm, anything?" Keanu repeated Cheery's words and the mother nodded, "Okay, I accept Mama's offer," Keanu continued agreeing, "But I don't want to have troublesome partners, Mam. Plus, I don't want to be paid with money!"
"Just use the money you're got to make a flower shop for grandma so that grandma doesn't feel bored and tired of spending the day!" Keanu continued speaking.
'Even your request is the same? What a rare coincidence!' Cheery thought while smiling warmly at her son.
"Whatever you ask for, honey. I'll make it happen as long as you and your grandma are happy," Cheery replied softly.
Keanu agreed to be a child model who will show off the latest clothing from Star Fashion, which was Cheery's initial project.
Besides that pleasure, Cheery also felt a little burdened with her own words.
On the one hand, Cheery has to keep her promise to Sunny to change her appearance. But how should she behave when she believes that if she changes her appearance into a beautiful woman, it will only bring new problems in her life.
Not to mention the fulfillment of her promise to Keanu which is unusual. Cheery firmly believes that she must do what her son wants. Of course, it all deals with God's creature named 'MAN'…
'Why are these two kids pushing me to make decisions that will bring me closer to men I'm not at all ready to mess with?'
'Ah, God… Help me to face this complicated life. Please carry on what I'm doing to make my mother and child happy right now…,'
Cheery said quietly in her heart as she hugged the little son. I don't know what will happen in the future, at least she wants to try her best for her little family at this time.