Chapter 1/12
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the phone kept ringing and Ploy woke up because of it. as she woke up, she only realize that she's sleeping at the private rest house. she was at the living room, she could still remember what happened last night. after she aids Chakrit's bruises and opened wound at his face, they end up drinking together. she cant refuse since they are having a big problem. today's the arrival of the new boss of the resort whom Chakrit's father designated to sit on Chakrit's position.
she answered the phone. it was Chakrit.
Ploy: where are you? (she look around and it was too late for her to realize that Chakrit's not in the rest house.)
Chakrit: im at the seashore... go outside.
Ploy: (she stand up and walked at the veranda. there she saw him at afar, waving at her.) what are you doing there?
Chakrit: as usual... (she then noticed the canvass at the aisle stand. he's doing his unfinished painting.)
Ploy: wait for me there...
she went down to see him right away, she stared at the painting first, it was the painting that it keeps him busy and she also know that he havent finish that painting for months because he's lack of inspiration as what he explains. "so... is that mean you're being inspired now to finish that painting?"
Chakrit: i guess so... after what father did last night. i think... (he grabbed some of the paint brush and before he could start to paint.)... im planning to quit. (he then stares like a man's eye view, leveling the sea and continue painting.)
Ploy: you gotta be kidding me...
Chakrit: im not (he turned and look at her with a serious face.)... i have my few savings and i think i can survive enough with-
"excuse me, sir... but your father is calling both of you in his office...", a secretary of Chakrit's father just came without even noticing. Ploy frowned as she look at him and crosses her arms. not verbally; telling him that he cant go on with his plan because for sure... his father wont allow him.
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before they went to Chakrit's father, Ploy had her available clothes at the private rest house. yes, she's also an employee in the resort but Chakrit's father trust her and so she was treated as part of the family. the two went together at Mr. Yamnam's office.
Chakrit's father: good morning...
Ploy: good morning.... mr.-
Chakrit's father: i heard that you two got drunk last night...
Chakrit: and so?
Chakrit's father: at my own place???
Chakrit: look, just get straight to the point. why did you called us?
Chakrit's father: i was expecting for you to apologized to me after what happened last night. but you're still the "oh-so-proud-of-yourself" even if we all know that you cant make money out of that stupid paintings...
Chakrit: are we going to playback about what happened last night? dad... no matter how much you would convince... i cannot do it.
Chakrit's father: well said. if that's your choice, i wont force you. i will let someone handle this business because my own son couldn't handle it. he'll be here in any minute and i'll tell you.... if you-
Ploy: uh... Mr. Yamnam, i was about to ask you the new boss of this company. will all the employees will be under probation?
Chakrit's father: yes... and if there's anything to change according to what he wants, i will agree to it into any proposals or plans that he has for this resort. and you, Ploy, aside from supervising the spa and massage section. im going to hire you as his assistant-
Ploy: wait... wait... i cant be his assistant. im not only in-charge in this whole resort-
Chakrit's father: but i chose you to assist him.
while Chakrit's father discussing the man who'll arrive, the one who will turn over Chakrit's position. Por just entered the hotel-resort and from the receptionist, he ask the owner's office and inform that he had just arrived. after confirming, the manager showed the way to the owner's office.
wearing a business attire as expected, a shade of black. his aura brought curiosity towards the people around him.
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"excuse me, sir. Mr. Thrisadee is waiting outside....", the secretary confirmed the new boss of the resort. "let him in...", Chakrit's father said, then his stare turned to his son.
"Thrisadee...Por?", Ploy asked herself. she knew someone who has the same name as the current boss.
as the door opens, the Por finally entered the office. "good morning, Mr. Yamnam..."
his appearance made him look so proud as Chakrit got even more pissed, still in disbelief that this man will turn over his position. his father stood up from the chair and the two handshake as they finally got the chance to meet. "i'd like you to meet my son Chakrit... and this is Ploy, she's one of my entrusted employees..."
despite of her excitement she felt as finally meet up again with Por, she wanted to be proper and she gradually help up her hand for a handshake but Por didn't want and rather said "nice meeting you...", with unpleasant voice he had.
Chakrit's father: my son knows that i chose you for his turn over, he has further plans with his life, that is why he's planning to leave-
Chakrit: hey, who said i am leaving? im not going anywhere...
Chakrit's father: silly... you just said awhile ago that you want your own freedom. if you dont wanna work here anymore, well, the door is open so that you can leave.
before the father and son would start arguing again, Ploy tried to change the topic. she only wanted to protect their reputation and for a new boss... or one of the stock holders in this resort, she didn't want him to see some difficulties between the father and son. "uh... Mr. Thrisadee, is there anything you want me to serve? i'll make you some coffee..."
Por: no thanks...
Chakrit's father: uh... Ploy how about to tour him around. show our facilities and records here in our resort, so that we can discuss about some changes that he wants...
Ploy: uh... yeah-yes...
Chakrit: Ploy's going back to her work now, so why dont you assign someone else to tour around for this man.
Chakrit's father: am i talking to you? you're not even working anymore.
Ploy gave Chakrit a glare, telling him to stop arguing with his father. "uh... let me show you around our resort, sir...", she grabbed Por's hand and they got out of the office.
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as they finally got out of the office, Por stared at her while they're running at the hallway. he had a mixed feelings on that moment, just staring her back. he suddenly remembers something...
*flashback*
after receiving a letter from his deceased twin brother, he soon reads it.
how was the request i told you brother?
did you told her that im going to meet up with her after my surgery? i know what you're thinking now, why would i do such a thing even if i already knew that i am about to die.
can you meet up with her as what i promised to her?
brother, believe it or not. the reason why i want to help her was not because she change a lot of things in me, i almost lost hope when i found out i was dying, but eversince i met her... i learn to accept things. and maybe she could see again, if the time comes that you'll meet her, she might change your way of perspective-
back to reality, Por let go of his hand from her. she turned around and as she look up to him, it only made him realize that they were outside the building. he dont know what he's expecting from her, he just frown as she turn around and look at him.
Ploy: Por!!!!! (she hugged him as she misses him.)
[imaging the scene, while hugging him... Por felt something strange about her embrace, something nostalgia. Ploy then closed her eyes, feeling the warmth of his embrace. she missed him.]
but only Ploy was hugging him, he then pushes her away from him. Ploy was surprised with his actions.
Por: excuse me... do i know you? (he sounded irritatedly after the embrace.)
Ploy: Por, its me... Ploy. dont you remember?
Por: well, i dont remember someone who's name is 'Ploy'.
Ploy: (she just smiled.) now you're being forgetful? you're acting as if you cant remember me? i even saw you-
Por: well, i am not being forgetful. i dont know someone like you!
he was about to walk away, when Ploy stopped her. "Por... you're not pretending right?"
Por: excuse me, i have business to do... if you're not gonna show me around here, well, you dont have to because i can manage.
Ploy: but-
Por: if you dont want me to fire you in this resort, then at least make a way there. (pointing to it own way, where Ploy was blocking him all along.)
soon as he leaves, Ploy was watching him... left in dilemma, she wonder why he cant remember her... or does she believe enough that he doesnt know her?
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NEXT: Chapter 2...
Ploy: i have your picture! i even have the note that you wrote for me after my surgery!!!! (Por was leaving her again, ignoring and insisting he doesn't know her.)
Por: your annoyance causing too much trouble in me... so, as much as possible... please... please stay away from me.
Vicky: hi, Ploy! i didn't know you're working here...
Ploy: uh... i've been working here for years now.
Vicky: oh... well, then i guess you and Por should get to know each other, right? right, Por?
Por: im done with profiling my employees here...
Ploy got back to the apartment, Aum left her a message that he and Aff are going for vacation with their first baby. she then opens her drawer at the side table of in her room. she gets the book planner that was given to her by one of those important people, but that person hardly cant remember her.