Didn't proofread.... don't feel like it. LOL. But enjoy! It took me forever to update a chapter! Sorry guys.
Scene 24
It has been days that Mint was planning to soothe Mark but fails every time they met. She hate him for not even saying a single word to her. Double the hate when he ignores the people around. To be honest she prefers when Mark's all smart mouth. But luckily she have a new plan that will be taken place the next three. There will be a yearly party was held in both their dad's company that they shared. She will use that chance to work things out. And then everything will be the same after. Period.
Mint; What?
M'aunt; You have to go to with me to measure you a dress for the party coming soon.
Mint; Why? I can wear those simple dresses I have? They're more comfortable!
M'dad; But as my only daughter you have to represents me on that day.
Mint; Dad!?
M'dad; I don't usually force you to do things for me, but that night will be one of the very few fortunate time for us to upgrade our company. So, I want you to dress up formally. I hope it's not too much?
Mint would do anything to make her dad happy, so there's nothing to defiance against him this time about clothes, especially dresses. She still remember when she have to wear that flowery dress on her father's birthday. She had to go outside every thirty minutes or she would just collapsed. UGH, it was the worst, unbearable and painful time ever. But she guess she will have to go. For any ordinary woman they would be so happy if they were given a dress, but Mint is not that kind of ordinary woman. Indeed, she's still very immature about maturing her looks and style. Anything convenience and simple she'll go with it. But this is not one of those times, so she will have to wear clothes out of her comfort zones for that day.
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Taew; Ready?
Mai took a deep breath and said that she was ready. They walked over to the place where the charity was held. Mai held her breath upon seeing people as dirty as socks and smelly as garbage. She hesitated, but thinking about the deal with her dad she went over to greet them with courage and disgust.
She smiled at them and did as what she was supposed to do.
Taew; Mai... look. It's that handsome guy from the beach!
Mai; Who?
Taew; Turn around!
Mai turned around and saw a person whom she haven't see in a while and would never want to see again, Dome.
Mai; What is he doing here?
Taew; Well, remember.... you told me that your dad cooperate with a guy named Dome Pakorn, the kindest guy that funded money to schools in poor districts! And he also happened to be that guy you argued one too many times.
Mai; Noo!!!!!!!!!! It can't be!
Taew; But it already happened. Just let me deal with it if you don't want to talk to him 'cause I....I... you know how I feel about him!
Mai; Taew! Don't ever fall for my enemy again!
Taew; What?
Mai; Follow me.....
Taew; Where? I want to greet him!
Mai; Shush.
Mai dragged Taew to the flowery door that led to the charity.
Taew; Arai Mai?
Mai; Ok, so you go in there by yourself. I'm going home, but don't worry I'll come back to pick you up after.
Mai tried to walk away, but Taew held onto Mai's dress.
Taew; Mai, you got me into this, so you can't go anywhere until it's over. Plus do you still want to go to China?
Mai; I do, but there's got to be another way.
Taew; There is no other way. Remember your dad has all your money. If you make one sneaky move then don't come to me for help.
Mai thought about it over and Taew was right. There's no way she can go out of country without finishing the charity.
Was it that important? Mai questioned herself. They went back into the charity.
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Mint; Are we done yet, auntie?
M'aunt; We still need a color for the dress. Why are you so impatient?
Mint; Its nothing. Ok, I'll wait.
M'aunt; What color do you like?
Mint; Anything.
M'aunt; Ok. I love it when I make the choice for you on dresses.
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It was a long and dreadful day for Mai, but she did it. Mai and Taew make their way to the truck that they put all the charity stuff in. They went to check to see if there's anything left.
Mai; Good. Everything's all give away.
Mai and Taew highfive each other to celebrate that they have accomplished it. Mai pulled down the big bronze door to close it.
Mai; Pee, please drive this to the company na. Thank you.
Pee; Krap.
Mai and Taew went to their own car. When Mai was opening her car a kid ran very fast and took her purse.
Mai; Huey! You!
Mai ran after the kid, followed by Taew.
Taew; Mai!
It was hard running with high heels. Mai tripped about two times and it hurts! The third time she tripped she found herself in someone's chest. Mai looked up and saw that that person was Dome.
Mai; Nee! Can't you see?! Ow.. it hurts.
Mai got up fiercely.
Dome; Khun, it was you who was not looking. Clearly you have intended that.
Mai; I have no time to argue with you, so move!
Dome; Arai?
Mai; A naughty kid just stole my purse! Move before I lost him!
Dome moved out of the way and then Mai sprint again towards the direction she last saw the boy.
Dome; Khun?!
Dome followed Mai, followed by Taew.
Mai came to a stop as she don't know where the boy headed next. She searched around the area and ask the people nearby if they have seen a boy about this and that height and wearing this and that clothes color. Luckily, someone saw and told her that he saw the boy ran downward the main street. Mai thanked him and move on.
The place was very dirty and full of beggars. They extended their hands towards Mai as if she was a God coming to help them. But they were wrong because Mai just wanted to get out of this unclean environment as soon as possible. She came across a rundown hut near the corner of the curb, and that's when she noticed the came color shirt and pants of the boy she was chasing. She went in there, holding her breath.
Mai; Hey, you? Give me back my purse right now, or else I'll call the police.
The boy turned around. His face was dark with dirt. His lips was very chapped and his face shows terrifies. But Mai won't pity him because to Mai he's a thief. Mai went closer to him.
TheBoy; Hey.... Pee is back na with medicines and food here already. Just bear with it for a bit.
Who's he talking to? Mai questioned.
Mai; Nee, you thief. Wheres my purse?!
Mai was losing patience, so she raised her voice. But the boy just ignored her. Until Mai was really losing her patience she grabbed the boy by the shoulder and swung him up. The boy groaned in pain. Then, Mai saw something that just dropped her heart instantly. It was a human figure, so pale and dead, but it's still breathing faintly with eyes closed. It was a little boy, probably about five year olds.
TheBoy; Pee, Pee. Please let me go? Please help pity me.
Lost in thoughts, Mai suddenly have this feeling of selfishness and greed that she have never had before. Then, the little boy, whom Mai assumed its the boy that stole her purse little brother, starts having a hard time breathing. Then boy yanked himself free and jot down next to his brother on the raggedy bamboo bed.
TheBoy; Nong Sen! Nong Sen! You'll be okay! Eat this medicine it will help you.
The boy forced the medicine and water into his brother's mouth. By now the boy was crying with scariness. Mai stood there watching the heart thumping scene.
The boy held onto his brother. A while later the scene was dead silent. Mai can hear the boy yelled with anguish. She looked down and saw that the little boy wasn't making any movement. It was that that struck Mai's heart with guiltiness.
TheBoy; Nong Sen! Nong Sen! Mai!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mai can feel herself tearing up badly. Mai slowly walk, like a baby who was just taking its first step, towards the boy. But she saw Dome patting the boy's back, so she stopped.
Dome; Nong, sia dai na. You did excellent as a brother. He's in a better place now.
The boy just kept crying and crying until he realized that there are two person that witnessed his little brother's death, stdaing behind him. He was that sad that he hadn't realized Mai and Dome at first.
Dome; Everything will be okay na nong.
TheBoy; Nong Sen.... Pee kor thor na. Pee kor thor.......
The boy continues to whimper. Taew entered the scene and saw Mai tearing up silently. She went over to her and hugged her with sympathy for the boy.
Mai; Taew..... (Mai stumbled to say)
Taew; Mai..... everything's alright. this is normal for the poor.
Mai; But Taew...... I caused it....
Dome; Khun Taew, take Mai back. She's probably very shocked to see this. I'll take care of the boy here.
Taew; Ka, Khun Dome.
Taew took Mai back to their car and drove her home. As for Dome he did what he have to do as a person who help the poor.
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It was finally the party and Mint wanted to escape so badly, she'd rather go to hundreds and thousands of charity rather than going to any party.
M'aunt; Done!
Mint; Finally, because my butt hurts from sitting here for hours auntie.
M'aunt; Lor?
Mint; Ka.
M'aunt; But just look at my beautiful artwork! You've turned into a gorgeous lady!
Mint looked at herself in the mirror and it was soooo true that she look like a lady because she can't even tell that the reflection in the mirror is her. Her hair was neatly done and her make-up nicely put on, not too much and not too little, but perfect for a party, she assumed.
Mint; Now, can we go yet or not?
M'aunt; Don't be so hasty Mint.
Mint' Aow? What's left?
M'aunt; Ta-da! Here, a perfect high heels that goes well with your dress.
Mint; High heels too? No, too much, auntie!
M'aunt; Come on... it's not too much. Shoes are the most important thing for a lady.
Mint; But I'm not a lady yet.
M'aunt; You're nineteen year olds, Mint!
Mint; But am I really like a nineteen year olds?
M'aunt; Well, then start be like one.
Mint plot back into the chair again, angry that she can't convince her auntie about not wearing high heels, since the dress and make-up are already enough.
Mint; Ka.....
Mint forced her feet into the shiny green heels. Her aunt smiled with pleasures.
M'aunt; Try walking back and forth.
Mint; Arai na?
M'aunt; You need some practice. This is no ordinary tennis shoes you're wearing.
Mint got up from the chair and stand to a stable position. She walked to the other side of the room and thought it's not hard at all.
Mint; I got this... a skilled person like me won't let something so tiny eat me up.
Mint's aunt laugh.
M'aunt; It's good that you're confident. I'm just worried for you that you will sprained your ankle tonight.
M'aunt; Let me help you get to the car, honey.
Mint; I can do it.
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Mint looked out the window of the limo and noticed that the design has changed. Since, this party is annually it's good that the designs are different.The limo stopped and Mint stepped outside. It was so beautiful. The lights were everywhere and the place was just so chilling, especially with the starry night sky. Mint had never felt like this before during the past parties because it was usually held inside, but this time it was outside.
M'aunt; Mint, quickly!
Mint's family is already inside the party, while Mint is still outside, admiring the beautiful place. Once she noticed she hurry after them. But there was a problem.... truth is she cannot run with heels on, so she tripped and fall.
Mint; No!!!!
Mint closed her eyes in sudden fear. When she opened her eyes she found herself not on the cold cement, but someone's arm. It felt so familiar to.......
Mint; Mark!!!!
Mark; If you're not good at wearing heels, don't force yourself. See, you're making me late.
Mint pushed herself out of Mark's arm. She swear she can feel herself blushing badly. And she have never felt like this before.
Mint; Thank.... thank you. ( Mint said, not making eye contact with him )
Mark sigh and left to the party. Mint frowned at Mark who didn't say anything back. She can feel the pressure that is making her goal more complicated. Mint also sigh and followed Mark to the party.
Continue in the next couple of days.......