18 Yobies, Fairy Babes and BabeBies

Yoko’s POV:

Nothing exciting happened days after Miss Aashna’s welcome party. The three power GL couples all had a busy schedule ahead and I was back in my work as a junior legal practitioner in my dad’s firm and also as  a freelance corporate lawyer for both NineStar Studios and Setachon Co., Ltd.

I was doing my daily routine in the office when I suddenly received a  call from Anntonia, telling me that ASI Holdings Incorporated,  wanted to get my services as one of the company lawyers. P’Anne said that I didn’t have to give my answer  right away. So she ended up sending me an employment contract between me and ASI Holdings Incorporated.

On the off chance that I agree to work for their company P’Anne told me to just give her a call so that we could discuss the working arrangements and other the matters at hand.

So here I am today seated at a fancy French restaurant while waiting for P’Anne. She messaged me a while ago that she will be late for a couple of minutes due to an emergency meeting in one of their international business office and told me order ahead of time. I messaged her back that there’s no need to worry and I’ll just review the work agreement that I revised before we affix our signatures to seal the deal.

True enough, a quarter of an hour later, Anntonia arrived together with a pouting Aashna. Correction, Miss Aashna looks like a little kid who has tantrums because her parents didn’t buy her ice cream. They look kind of funny actually. Similar to a mother dragging her kid to church.

So cute, whaaat! No. Yoko, please control yourself.

Anntonia greeted me first followed by Miss Aashna. I couldn’t seem to read the facial expressions displayed in each of their faces. It appears as if Anntonia is trying with all her might to hold her laughter down while her company is contemplating on controlling her meltdown.

Miss Aashna was literally stamping while walking towards our reserved table.

Anntonia: “Sorry we’re late, we had to deal with an urgent situation via zoom meeting.”

Yoko: “No worries P’Anne.”

Before the discussion proceeded, Anntonia called the waiter to place our orders. She asked me to choose whatever I like from the menu but I just told her that I’ll have whatever they select from the menu.

After our order has been made, I heard P’Anne scold Miss Aashna in a very low yet commanding tone.

Anntonia: “Will you please stop whining and sit up straight….”

Miss Aashna just stuck her toungue out at P’Anne while giving P’Anne a pouty look.

Minutes later our food were already served and P’Anne described to me the food that she ordered. There were Boeuf bourguignon, Boiullabaisse, Steak frites, Ratatouille and Créme brûlée for dessert which will be served later. Plus Cacolac Perry and Gini Lemon for our drinks which are all non alcoholic by the way.

We were in a middle of discussion of the scope of my work in the company and at the same time eating our meal when P’Anne’s phone started ringing. She abruptly stood up and excused herself to take the call.

While P’Anne was away, I was thinking on whether to start a conversation with Miss Aashna or just be with the awkward silence that is feeling the air.

Miss Aashna was heavily concentrated on munching her food when she suddenly mummbled something to herself. Even though it was in a low voice, I still heard the words that came out of her mouth.

Faye/ Aashna: while mumbling to herself “What’s taking that mothertwakeeer so long. Tsk…” she sighs.

After what seemed to be an eternity, P’Anne finally came back with an unreadable expression written on her face. Then she leaned towards Miss Aashna while slowly caressing her shoulder and whispered something that caused Miss Aashna to wear a confused expression as if processing something in hear head.

P’Anne looked at me and sighed a little as she spoke to me saying, “As much as I wanted to stay, there’s another urgent matter that I need to attend to. This Disney Princess here….” P’Anne said while pressing Miss Aashna’s shoulder with a little bit of force. “If it’s all right with you Yoko, Aashna will take over with the meeting.”, P’Anne added.

I took a glance at Miss Aashna before saying something back,  “No, P’Anne, not a problem at all.”, I informed her.

P’Anne apologized again and collected her things while glaring at Miss Aashna. Before leaving the eatery, P’Anne called the attention of the server and asked if she could she the manager.

Anntonia: while signaling for the waiter to come to our table….

Waiter: “Yes Ma’am…?”

Anntonia: “Can I Please talk to your manager. Is it too much if I request for the manager’s presence in our table?”, she asked.

Waiter: “Not at all Ma’am.”, the waiter said while giving the curtsy gesture to us before leaving to call the manager.

After a minute or two, the manager came in and had an astounded and somewhat funny reaction upon seeing Anntonia and Miss Aashna. It seems like he is trying hard not to laugh at their presence.

Manager: “Ohh, Annton….”

Anntonia: “Save it De Niro.”, she said while gesturing a stop sign to the manager. Then she went on saying “Will you please tell the owner of this place that I will not be paying for any of the food that I ordered today and for the days to come that I will be eating here. And PLEASE …. do tell that cockodoo to stop whining already… . That would be all .. Frank Thank You”

Just like that P’Anne stood up abruptly and said her goodbyes to us and walked out of the diner.

Manager: “Señorita Aash……”

Faye/ Aashna: “I’m not deaf Franky.” Miss Aashna said while handling him what seems to be a shiny dark colored  card. “Same as before Franky, Mil Baht Tip para todos.” (a thousand baht tip for everyone)

I was astonished of the new information regarding the ownership of the fancy restaurant that we are in. I didn’t bother asking Miss Aashna about it and just proceeded with the meeting. We talked about their company’s policies, their criteria before inking an agreement or partnership with other businesses, my paycheck etc. etc.

One thing I’ve noticed is that they give importance to the benefits of their employees financially and also to the mental and emotional state of the company’s workers. We never discussed personal matter, mostly we talked about the business side of things.

Time went by so fast with my meeting with Miss Aashna. It was almost afternoon already by the time we’re done talking. We finalized everything with all the revisions of my employment contract and my time schedule with the company. Similar with my other work arrangements, my presence will be required as the need arises.

As we were preparing to leave and be done for the day, the manager, Franky came back with Miss Aashna’s black card and said something that shocked the two of us.

Manager/ Franky: “Hey buddy.”, he said while tapping Miss Aashna’s shoulder.

Faye/ Aashna: “Mmmm.” She said while looking up at him.

Manager/ Franky: “Just a little heads up okay, there are a group of people outside who seems to be waiting for you guys while chanting ‘FayeYoko ‘ and ‘Top Faye’.”

Miss Aashna and I looked at each other and I quickly checked my phone at the same time. True enough, the sleeping FayeYoko fans who had been in hiatus for quite sometime now went on a frenzy on X. Someone posted a picture of me entering the premises and another fan also posted a stolen shot of Miss Aashna together with Anntonia going to the same place and Lo here we are….

The fans put two and two together, then started gathering outside the restaurant hoping to have a glimpse of us together.

Although everybody has already moved on from P’Faye’s untimely demise, fans got excited upon knowing that she has a twin sister and were kind of hoping that we would do an interview at the time when her urn was brought back to Thailand.

I think time and circumstances were not on our side during those moments. Who would have thought that Miss Aashna will decide to move to Thailand to reconnect with her maternal family’s side. “Did you park your car near the restaurant Yoko?” Miss Aashna asked.

“No Miss Aashna, I just took a grab here, ‘coz I don’t want to deal with the traffic right now.” I answered.

Faye/ Aashna: “If that’s the case, then please let me take you home okay. No questions asked. And besides I don’t want to hear any more nagging from my wifey…” I just nodded at her.

Miss Aashna called Franky, the manager, to first lead me to the office while she deal with the crowd outside.

Faye/ Aashna: “If it’s alright with you Nong Yoko, you can stay first in the office while I deal with this thing. It’ll be quick I promise you.”

Yoko: “Okay.”

Faye/ Aashna: “And Franky, please just leave the door open, so that Nong Yoko can call any of the staff in case she needs anything.”

Manager/ Franky: “Yes Boss.” he said while giving a salute gesture to Miss Aashna.

While making our way to the office, Franky suddenly spoke to me and said. “Bucky is a beautiful person inside and out. Very easy to get along with and without a single mean bone in her body. She treats all her employees like family and is very generous and considerate to all of us. Very much like her sister who was born and raised in In….” Franky was about to finish his sentence when he was called suddenly by one of the servers…

Manager/ Franky: “Ok in a minute!” He shouted “Will you be okay here, Miss Yoko.”

Yoko: “I’m okay, don’t worry about me… Thanks Sir Franky.” I said to him as he quickly went to the opposite direction to where I was standing to quickly check on the situation that needed his attention.

Shortly after a few minutes, Miss Aashna came back with a wide grin on her face.

Yoko: “Oh well, that was quick. How did you deal with the crowd outside?”

Faye/ Aashna: “I just answered some of their questions.” she said while smiling sheepishly. Then added “I’m sure Anntonia will be delighted to see the clips of me interacting with the …. your fandom. What did they call themselves again?” she asked herself while deep in her thoughts. “Aaaa Fairy Babes, Yobies and BabeBies. … So let’s go?” I just nodded to her as I followed her to the exit of the restaurant to go where she parked her car.

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A/N:

Again, never ending Thank You guys for taking your time in reading my story.

Another successful individual fan meet in Changchun, China. So proud of you both F & Y. Keep it up and please take good care of your health, both of you always.

I wonder if what is this Newbie all about? Hmm mm, is it a reality talent show or a mini series which has FY as part of the cast. Anyway, still looking forward to it.  💖🙏🏻