Crossroad
Chapter 4

From the day Celynn went to his office, their friendship grew.
Celynn kept encouraging him to act out his care and concern to Sherline, so that there would be some progress. But that was one mental barrier Kris could not break through. He was afraid of being rejected and lost a good friend. So everytime, when Kris got something in his heart for Sherline, in the end, he would always share it with Celynn instead.

At the very same time, Celynn's relationship with Clemence was going on a down slope, they quarrelled frequently over small issues, and Celynn was very affected by it at that time. Having no one to turn to, she turn to Kris about her relationship problems too. So Kris always confide in Celynn about Sherline, and vice versa, Celynn confide in him about Clemence. And gradually, the two of them became strong pillar of support for each other, in times of problems.

Then one day, after much encouragement from Celynn, Kris finally plucked out all his courage and express his admiration towards Sherline.

Using the method Celynn taught him; during the Annual School Fun Fair, Kris dedicated a song to Sherline, and told her that he likes her. He really took a big step of faith. Sherline was very very touched by what he had done, but instead of happily ever after, Sherline told him, that she wants to focus on her studies at that moment of time, and did not want to be distracted, and told him he deserves a better girl that reciprocrate his love back.

Kris did not know whether to be happy or sad at that point of time. But in his heart, disappointed overwhelmed him. So much sadness engulf his emotions, that he did not know how to respond to it.