amandayang13
sarNie Egg
Chapter 7
[Mints room was in the middle between Mark and Mrs. Prins room. She woke up early morning to cook. After cooking she went and knocks on Marks bed room door but there wasnt any answer. She decides to go inside just in case somethings wrong because there wasnt an answer. So, she opened the door slowly and walked inside. She didnt see him anywhere when she first walked in; as she was going to where he sleeps Mark came in.]Mark: [Coming behind her closely.] What are you doing?
Mint: [Turned around and was right in front of Mark. Both were looking at each other, and then Mint took a couple steps back.] Uh. I…. I made breakfast so I came to wake you up to go eat. I knocked on the door and there was no answer so I came in just in case something was wrong.
Mark: Why do you look so nervous and scared?
Mint: [Looking up.] Oh, nothing. Im gonna go wake up Mrs. Prin to go eat. [Walking out of Marks room.]
[Mark smiles and look at her as she was walking out. When Mint got out of his room she stopped and looked back, took a deep breath and felt relief. She smiled thinking back to how close they were together a moment ago and walks straight to Mrs. Prins room. A bit after, Mint came out holding onto one of Mrs. Prins arm into the kitchen where Mark was already sitting on one side of the corner table and pulled the chair out a little on the shorter side of the table so that Mrs. Prin could sit. She then went to sit a crossed from Mark and opened the pot of porridge in the middle of the table. She took a big spoon and scoops some into each of their bowls.]
Mrs. Prin: Thank you.
Mint: Youre welcome Mrs. Prin.
Mrs. Prin: You can just call me aunt Prin.
Mint: Okay, aunt Prin.
Mrs. Prin: Youre one lovely girl.
Mint: [Smiling.] Thank you.
Mrs. Prin: I heard youll be staying here was your parents fine with it?
Mint: They were a bit worry but its fine now. We talked it through.
Mrs. Prin: Thats good then. Mark, how come you are so quiet today?
Mark: [Look at Mint.] Oh, nothing. You guy were talking and I didnt want to interrupt.
Mrs. Prin: [Went back to talk to Mint.] So, did Mark ask you to take care of me?
Mint: It was Toey who talked to me about it. I actually didnt know whose mom I was gonna take care of until last night.
Mrs. Prin: Really, how do you know Toey?
Mint: Oh, Were best friends and soon to be a family.
Mrs. Prin: Soon to be a family?
Mint: Yeah, my older sister Min will be marrying Om.
Mrs. Prin: I see.
Mint: Yeah.
Mark: Mom, since its the weekend is there anything youll like to do?
Mrs. Prin: No. You go ahead and do what you want to do.
Mark: Okay.
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Mrs. Peechaya: Min, make sure to give Bua, and Tle the invitation card to your wedding.
Min: Theyre coming back from out of town later so Ill give it to them then.
Mrs. Peechaya: Okay then. I forgot to give Mint invitation cards so she could give it to Toeys aunt and her son.
Min: Dont worry, Ill ask if Toey can drop off 2 cards to Mark and his mom.
Mrs. Peechaya: Whos Mark?
Min: Mark also went to the same college as Mint. His mom is the one who Mint is taking care of.
Mrs. Peechaya: Oh, really?
Min: Yeah.
Mrs. Peechaya: Mrs. Akkaphan wants me to go over to their place to decide on what kinds of flowers and pictures of you and Om should be use for the wedding. Did you want to go?
Min: Im busy. Mint asked me to find a gown for her for the wedding so, Ill be going out to find her one and go see Toey, then Ill go over to Bua and Tles house to give them the invitation cards.
Mrs. Peechaya: Oh. Okay. Are you sure?
Min: Im sure mom, you go ahead.
Mrs. Peechaya: Okay. When you go see Bua and Tle tell them to come over sometimes.
Min: I will.
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[The whole Akkaphan family was in the living room sitting and talking except for Toey. She came walking down the stairs.]
Mrs. Akkaphan: Toey, where are you going?
Toey: [Look at where the family was sitting and smiled.] Oh, Im gonna go visit Marios girl and then go see my soon to be sister in law cause she wants to talk to me and probably go over to see a my cousin and my best friend together.
Mario: My girl?
Om: Soon to be sister in law?
Mr. Akkphan: Cousin and best friend together?
Toey: Uh huh.
Mrs. Akkphan: Who are they?
Toey: [Smiling.] Marios girl Taew, soon to be sister in law Min and cousin Mark with best friend Mint. [Laughing.]
Mrs. Akkaphan: Oh…
Mario: I dont know whose girl you are talking about but its not my girl.
Toey: Okay, if you say so! But, Ill be going now. Bye! [She walked away smiling to herself.]
Mario: I think shes sick.
Om: Such a weird sister.
Mario: I agree.
Mrs. Akkaphan: Now, dont say that about your younger sister.
Mario: Cant help it.
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[Taew and Son were watching TV when they heard a door bell.]
Taew: Pson, can you go see who it is?
Son: [Stood up and went to go see who was ringing the door bell.] Hello, Toey.
Toey: [Happy that it was Son who came to open the door and that he remembers her name.] Hello, Son. How are you doing?
Son: Im doing well. Come in.
Toey: Okay. Is Taew home?
Son: Yeah, shes inside.
Taew: Toey! Youre here!
Toey: Yes, came to visit you and Son.
Taew: Its good that youre here.
Toey: [Taking out 2 cards inside her bag.] Oh, here. [Handing one card to Taew and the other to Son.] Its the invitation card to Min and Oms wedding.
Taew: its next weekend! And its a formal wedding too.
Toey: Yeah. Aunt Peechaya wants you, Mint and I to be the bride maids, and for Mario, Mark and Son to be the best mans.
Son: Me? To be one of the best man?
Taew: Is there something wrong?
Son: No. I was just saying. Ive never met Om and Mario before.
Toey: Its okay. Youll get to meet them at the wedding.
Taew: It means I have to go look for a gown.
Son: Is there anything to help with?
Toey: No, my mom and aunt Peechaya has already gotten most of the things ready. Theres not much to do anymore.
Son: Okay. But, if you guys do need help you can call me and tell me anytime. [Gave her his work card with his number on there.]
Toey: Okay. Um…. Well, I came here to give you guys the invitation card I still have to go meet Min so Ill be going now.
Taew: Already?
Toey: Yeah, Ill see you guys soon.
Taew: Okay.
Son: Bye.
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Mrs. Akkaphan: Oh, you both are here. Did Min come too?
Om and Mario: Hello Mr. and Mrs. Peechaya.
Mrs. Peechaya: Min is busy so she didnt come.
Mrs. Akkaphan: Oh, okay. Well, since youre here lets start looking at the pictures.
Mrs. Peechaya: Okay.
[As they all were looking through the pictures Om suddenly came out with a question?]
Om: Mrs. Peechaya, Whos Pson to Min?
Mrs. Peechaya: Why do you ask?
Om: The other day after the photo shoot Min told me to drop her off at this one house and this guy came out and they hugged each other and I heard Min calling him Pson so I was just curious.
Mrs. Peechaya: Oh, Pson is Taews older brother. The two along with Min and Mint grew up with each other since they were young. All of them are very close to each other.
Mario: Dont tell me that you were jealous of him Om.
Om: Ha. No. I was just wondering who he was so next time Ill know.
Mario: Sure, dont admit it.
Om: Stop talking about me when you wont even admit to your own feeling.
Mario: I dont know what youre talking about.
Om: [Mocking Mario.] Sure, dont admit it.
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[Toey arrived at Mins house.]
Min: Toey. Come in.
Toey: Okay. Are you still busy?
Min: No, I just got back from finding Mint a gown and I wont be busy till later.
Toey: Oh. Okay.
Min: Have you given Mark and his mom an invitation card to the wedding yet?
Toey: I was gonna go over to Mark and give them the invitation card.
Min: You were?
Toey: Uh huh? Why?
Min: If you are going can you please take Mints gown to Mint and tell her that Ill come visit her when Im not busy.
Toey: Oh, thats fine. Im going there anyways so I can take it to Mint.
Min: Thank you Toey.
Toey: No problem.
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[After the day Bua told Min to take over her shift she and Tle went out of town to see their sick grandma and just now coming back.]
Bua: Tle, Min said shell be visiting us when we get back home.
Tle: Really?
Bua: Seriously. She called and told me already.
Tle: Havent seen her for a while.
Bua: I know. Speaking of her she just sent me a message.
[Bua, Ill come visit you and Tle around 6-7. Cant wait to see you guys then! I miss you both! -Min]
Bua: You see. I told you.
Tle: [Smiling.]
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Mrs. Peechaya: Although Min isnt here she wanted to suggest us to use white roses for the wedding.
Mrs. Akkaphan: White roses; associates with marriages and new beginnings. Not bad.
Mrs. Peechaya: And the bouquet for the bribe and bribe maids she wants pink with yellow roses.
Mrs. Akkaphan: Thatll be great. Well go with what Min decides.
Mrs. Peechaya: Okay then.
Om: [His cell phone rang.] Excuse me. [Stood up and went to talk in a different rom.] Hello?
Cee: Om, its Cee. Fai is coming back today. Did you want to go pick her up with me?
Om: Im busy and cant today. You go ahead.
Cee: Okay then.
Om: K.
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[Mint and Mark both took Marks mom into her room and gave her, her medicine and let her rest. Both slowly walk down the stairs together and went to sit together in the living room. Both were looking at each other in silence until they heard a door bell.]
Mint: Ill go see who it is.
[Mint went out and came back in with Toey. She went to go get something to drink for them.]
Toey: Hello, Mark.
Mark: Toey youre here today.
[Mint came with drinks in a tray and place one in front of them two and her.]
Toey: Wheres aunt?
Mint: Shes resting.
Toey: Oh.
Toey: Mint, hows it here?
Mint: The house is big and very quiet.
Toey: [Smiling.] Theres Mark for you to talk to. [Looking at both of them.]
Mint: [Dont know what to say.] Uh…….
Toey: Dont need to say anything. Mark, this is the invitation card to Om and Mins wedding for you and aunt. Make sure to come and take aunt with you.
Mark: Okay.
Toey: [Handing the box that has Mints gown in it to Mint.] Oh, Min wanted me to give this to you and she wanted me to tell you that when shes not busy shell come visit you.
Mint: Oh, Thank you.
Toey: Uh huh. Anyways, how are you getting along with Mark? [Smiling a little and looking at them.]
Mint: [Not sure what to say.] Well, um…..
Mark: Were fine. Just a little quiet and getting use each other.
Toey: Oh… Well, get use to each other I want to see a couple. [Saying it as a joking way.]
Mint: [Looking at her strangely.] Huh?
Toey: [A little laugh.] Oh, nothing.
Mint: Toey, stay here for dinner okay?
Toey: Okay. Will you be cooking?
Mint: [Nodded her head.]
Toey: [Clap her hands quietly.] Yay! I havent eaten your food for so long.
Mint: [Smiled.] Well, you both stay here and Ill go cook.
Toey: Do you need help?
Mint: Its fine. I wouldnt want you to burn the food like back then.
Toey: [Laugh.] It was an accident.
Mint: Just stay here. Ill go cook now.
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[Plae (Maid) opened the gate when Min arrived at Bua and Tles house. She went inside and saw them two who were about to sit.]
Min: Hey!
[Bua and Tle turned back and saw that Min was there.]
Bua and Tle: Min.
Min: [Went to give them a hug.] I miss you both. I seems like I havent seen you guys for years.
Tle: Its only been 2 weeks.
Min: Oh well. Still feel like yeas.
Bua: Come sit and eat with us.
Tle: [Pulled the chair next to him and Min sat down.] Plae, bring another set of plate.
Plae: Okay. [Brought the plates and drink and set it in front of Min.
Min: Thank you Plae.
[After eating they just sat there talking and having snacks.]
Min: Oh, I almost forgot. [Hand a card to Bua and Tle.]
[Both opened the card and was shock that Min was gonna get marry especially Tle. He went from smiling to frowning but because he doesnt want to make it seem like he wasnt happy so he kept his smile on.]
Tle: Im happy for you. [Excused him and walked away.]
Bua: Me too. Whos Om? How long have yall known each other?
Min: Om is Mrs. Peechayas son. I met him not too long ago.
Bua: You guys must love each other so much to be getting marry already then.
Min: No.
Bua: How come it seems like youre not happy at all?
Min: Were not getting married because of love. Im just doing this so my parents wont be upset and disappointed.
Bua: Oh Min…. Youre always like this. You think of others before yourself and now it has gotten to the point where youre getting marry to someone you dont love.
Min: [Looking down.] As long as getting married makes my parents happy then Im willing to do it.
Bua: Well, are you happy?
Min: Ill make the best out of it.
Bua: So, whos this Om guy?
Min: Hes my moms best friend son.
Bua: How is he like?
Min: Hes annoying with a bad temper, demanding and rude. Dont care about anything but him.
Bua: Hes that bad?
Min: He the worst.
Bua: I gotta see him to know.
Min: Come to the wedding and youll see.
Bua: I will.
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[Mint finished cooking and went over to where Toey and Mark was sitting.]
Mint: Come eat.
Toey: Yay!
Mint: Im gonna go see if aunt Prin is awake.
Mark: Ill go.
Mint: Its okay. Its my job. Ill go.
Toey: Why dont you both go and Ill go sit down in the dining room.
[Both Mark and Mint looked at each other and Mint went ahead and Mark followed. Toey smiling looking at them as they were walking together. Mark and Mint went inside the room and Mrs. Prin was just about to get off the bed when both of them went to hold her arm together and accidently held each others hand at the back of Mrs. Prin. They looked at each other and smiled. They walked with Mrs. Prin all the way to the dining room. Mrs. Prin sat down and Toey noticed that they were holding hand and looked shy. She smiled thinking that they probably like each other.]
Toey: Hi aunt.
Mrs. Prin: Hello Toey. You came today.
Toey: Yeah. I came to drop off something to Mint and to give the invitation card to Pson and Mins wedding. Hope you can come.
Mrs. Prin: Oh. Well, of course Ill come. Finally someone in the family will be getting married.
Toey: [Smiled.] There might be another couple soon too. [Looking at Mark and Mint.]
Mrs. Prin: [Saw that Toey was looking at Mark and Mint so she was also looking at them. Who are you talking about?
Toey: Oh, nothing. Lets just eat. Mint makes really good food.
Mrs. Prin: Really?
Toey: [Scooping some food for Mrs. Prin to eat.] Yeah.
Mrs. Prin: Thank you.
[All of them started eating.]
Mrs. Prin: These foods are really good. Mark, what do you think?
Mark: I think its also good.
[Mrs. Prin and Mark comment made Mint smiled.]
Mrs. Prin: Who taught you how to cook?
Mint: My mom and older sister taught me before leaving to college in Chiang Mai.
Mrs. Prin: Really?
Mint: Yeah.
Toey: Both Mint and I stay in an apartment together when going to college. Ive never cook, I always sit by the kitchen and wait for Mint to finish cooking.
Mrs. Prin: Why didnt you help Mint cook too?
Toey: I did once and ended up burning the food so we went out to eat instead.
Mrs. Prin: You should learn from Mint then.
Toey: I tried but dont turn out right. So, Ive never cooked since.
[After eating.]
Toey: Ill be going back home. Its getting dark out.
Mrs. Prin: Its nice to see you. Come again next time and take Om and Mario with you too.
Toey: I will.
Mint: Ill walk you out Toey.
Toey: Okay.
Mark: Bye Toey.
[Mint walked with Toey out to her car.]
Toey: Are you okay here?
Mint: Yeah, feels a little weird here and there but its fine.
Toey: [Smiling.] So, whats with you and Mark?
Mint: Huh? What do you mean?
Toey: Dont need to hide anything. You both like each other huh?
Mint: No, we dont.
Toey: I can see it.
Mint: He never noticed me since college. If I havent gotten this job hell probably never knew who I am.
Toey: Aw, Mint. Be around him more and talk to him. Im sure he has a least a little feeling for you.
Mint: What makes you say that?
Toey: Ive never seen him look at a girl like he does with you before. The way he looks when Porche is around you and the way he smiles. Im sure he feels something when youre close to him.
Mint: Maybe youre just thinking too much.
Toey: Trust me. Hes my cousin. I know.
Mint: Ill give it a try to see how it goes.
Toey: You do that.
Mint: [Smiles.]
Toey: Ill be going now.
Mint: Bye Toey. Come visit again when you have time.
Toey: I will. Bye.
[Toey drove off and Mint went inside.]
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