CHAPTER 8
The lawyer begins to read the will that Mr.Pholdee has written before his death.
“I am fully aware of the situation and condition that I am in, beside me is Dr. Sarapat and Dr. Thana
Woravuth, here to witness that I am in well state of mind while writing this
will.” He pause to make eye contact with everyone and continues to
read " 60% of the company shares will be given to my son Tik Pholdee,
percent is to be given to my Niece Kwan, and the other 35 % is given to Ann to hold for
Lek until he reach the age of 21.”
“What, why did she get so much? this cant be right" Sasit stood up and protest, she was very mad.
“Mom be quiet wait until he finish.” Kwan said
the lawyer continued “This key which opens to the case in my room, will be given to Tik,
including the mansion, and the 5 acre property that the mansion sits on will be given
to Ann. The beach house in Pattiya is given to Tik, and the accounts in Swiss. I
have arrange 10 million bath for Ann to use on Lek expense until he reach the age
of 21, the five set of family jewelry will be given to Ann. ” The lawyer put the will down
ready to hear the comments.
“I can’t believe this, she doesn't deserve the fortune, there must be an error
somewhere.” Sasit furiously said
“I’m sorry khun Sasit, but that is what he wrote in the will, we have to follow his wishes.”
The lawyer spoke. Ann was silent, not looking anywhere but the center of the
table, she don’t know how to face Tik, all these time she was wrong about him.
Tik looked at her, he was angrier than ever, now that she gets what she wants Tik
just wants her out of his life.
“Ann this letter is for you, he wrote it the day earlier prior to his death.” the lawyer
handed her the letter, Ann takes a glance at it and signs the documents accepting
the will and walks out.
“ What is going on now, why did this happen.” Sasit want to know why did Akarin
do this.
“Mom, uncle requested for this…….”
Tik didn’t care to hear what they are talking about, he walk out to follow the
person he wanted to talk with most.
“Stop.” He cried to her. Ann heard him, she walks faster, not wanting to talk with
him. “Ann stop.” He jog up to her. She didn’t listen. Tik reached out to pull her
arm and make her face him. “Where are you going so fast, are you in a hurry
to spend all the money my father gave you?”
“How do you know me so well Tik, you read my mind like it was your own.” Ann
mocked him.
“Of course, after all I use to be you husband.” He replied with a smirk on his face.
Ann of course turned around and started walking again.
“I just want to talk with you Ann, I want to a make a deal.”
“What is your proposal?,” Ann asked
“I want the property , I want to buy it from you.” Tik need her out.. “This is the
one place where I had good memories with my family I just want the place back, I
will pay you what ever you desired.” Tik waited for her to respond. since she didnt give him a response, he was even more angry
" I know you cant resist me, is that what this is all about? you don't want to sell the property ?"
Ann decided if she wanted a new start she just have to let go, let go of
everything connected to him. “Arrange this with the lawyer.” Ann walks away, she’s
trying to be as tough as she could.
“Ann.” He said softly.
The two parted as there memories shatter away
“Tik.” Aom cried his name very loud. “Where is Tik.” she speaks louder.
“There you are.” Aom sees that Ann walk out, she went to Tik right away.
“Aom, what’s going on.” Tik eyes were still following Ann.
“I waited for you so long, I was wondering where you were.” The two continue walking to meet with the others.
Ann,
I knew this day will come, it was just a matter of time. I'm writing you this letter
not for you to sympathize for me, as I have realize my cancer a month ago. I’m
giving you all this because I owe you too much and along with Lek. Lek really
remind me a lot of Tik when he was younger, when I first saw him, I knew I was
looking at Tik Jr. There is no proof for me to know if he really is Tik’s son, but I
felt it in my heart that this little boy is my grandson, and is indeed my blood. I
know that no matter what i do for you, i could never repay what i have put you
through. I hope that you could find it in your heart to forgive me. I hope you will
cherish and stay here with Lek and be on good terms with Tik that is my only
wish.
Thank You,
Akarin Pholdee
Ann placed the letter down by her night stand. “khun.” She cried his name. “You
given us too much, I will do as you wish, I will take good care of this house, and
stay here until Lek is grown.”
“Aom, thank you for understanding, I know staying in Thailand will be tough for
you.” He sat beside her on the bed.
“I love you and I will stay where ever you stay.” Aom said
“I’m happy Tik, how about we live there when we get married; I hope I will bring
you more happiness in the house.”she hugged him
Tik didn't say a word, he just gave her a smile, still thinking of Ann.
“Lek I know you will be happy here, don’t worry, you will be with mommy on the
weekend, I promise.”
“But, I…I….’m scared.” Lek wouldn’t let go of her.
“Don’t worry sweetheart, everyone is nice here, even Miss Mon is here, you like
her right.”
“Yes Lek, I will stay here five days also just like you, if you need anything I will be
here, or not I will call your mommy, she will be here as fast as she could also.”
“Lek followed her. “Promise me you will be here to pick me up on Friday.” Lek let
go of his mom.
“Promise.” They pinky swear.
After dropping off Lek at the private school. Ann return to work, she had taken
half day off.
“Pim, what’s going on, where is my desk.” Ann look around, her
desk is not where it use to be. “You didn’t know, Mr Jesadaporn had ask to move
your desk elsewhere.” said Pim , she pointed toward office.
‘What, why.” She said to herself.
“You are one lucky girl being in the office with a very handsome man.” Pim said
underneath her breath.
The voice she knew, “Tik.” she recognized. Ann followed Pim inside.
“Ann.” Tik hadn’t seen her since the day of the will reading, she look more
stunning since he last saw her. “Come on in.” He reached his hand out
showing her she could sit across from him at the couch. “Pim you may go.” Pim
closed the doors behind her, but she still wonders what's happening inside.
“I don’t understand.” Ann said, she wants to know his intention.
“You will work in here with me, didn’t Pim talked with you.” confused said Tik
“I’m new to this company, I still don’t know what the ins and out are , you will
train me until I’m ready of course.” he said
“But….I….I don’t think I’m the right person.” Ann trying to object his request
“Don’t worry if you don’t do a good job, you won’t be here, I will get a new
person, but today I want to see you.” Tik said wanting to see a reaction in her face
“See what.” She wanted to hear it again, because she was not sure if he did said
that. “See how you work, if the job is right for you or not, because I heard you
were just a office cleaner.” He mocked
Ann didn’t argue anymore with him, it's useless. So she left the office.
Tik said " Where are you going?"
"To get some coffee, if that's ok with you? Mr. Jesadaporn" Ann said with sarcasm
“Can I help you.” Pim saw an unfamiliar face.
“Yes I’m here to see Tik!” Aom didn’t bother to hear what Pim has to say and barge in
his office.