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Phet’s Spa-
Kwang closed the door behind her and she entered her bedroom. That guy wasn’t any better than his aunt. He just called security to take her out and she had felt that he was a good guy in the elevator. But, she was mistaken; he was the guy that appeared cold on tv. He was cruel and selfish and she let his looks get to her. Kwang didn’t want to give up hope on saving the market.
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Outside Yodsaman Empire-
The next day Kwang took Gai and several friends from school to protest the company. She was determined to put a stop to things. By midday the news broadcaster came by as the scene was causing more popularity. The reporter asked Kwang why she was protesting the new housing, she told them that it wasn’t right for the company to take the market that people rely on because that is their only source of income. Kwang told the reporters that she will keep protesting until the plans are stopped and the market rebuilt for the vendors.
“Everyone may think Mae Hong Son is filled with mountain people and small villages, but that market has brought tourism to the city. It is not as small as people think. If the market is taken away, the people will have nowhere else to sell since most of the land had already been claimed by other tourism companies, they don’t want street vendors selling on their property without contracts,” said Kwang.
Suddenly, “The people can go build a market elsewhere. The city is large enough to find a new location, let them sign the contracts. You can suffer out here for days, but our company will not change our mind. We are set on building homes to attract fortunate people to that area. Isn’t that good for the city?” declared Nick.
Kwang looked over as Nick approached her. They both glare into each other’s eyes and Kwang began to say something, but…”Kwang! What are you doing here? You’re supposed to be at school today. Not out here protesting nonsense. I told you not to come here!” exclaimed Phet.
They had brought her here. Kwang looked at They and he only motioned a “I am sorry” with his mouth. Kwang knew Phet would eventually find out and get upset. She told Phet that she had her reasons to defend that place and she’d appreciate Phet’s support. Phet told Kwang that she would fully support the cause, but she cannot let Kwang be near Yatna and this company.
The cameras all began to look towards the front door as Yatna stepped out. Reporters began to ask Yatna questions and Phet was about to pull Kwang’s arm to go home, but Yatna suddenly caught a glimpse of Phet. She excused herself from the reporters and shouted, “Hey! You. Stop!”
Phet froze in place and slowly turned to face Yatna. Yatna slowly began to smile and walked down to the two. She went up to Phet and told Phet to go inside with her and they can discuss the matter. At first Phet didn’t want to, but Kwang urged Phet to do so because she wanted to talk to Yatna about stopping the market.
Phet couldn’t avoid that glare that Yatna gave and agreed to meet. They walked upstairs as Nick stared at the three walk pass him. Kwang turned slightly to look down at Nick and gave an eye smile and ‘in your face’ look. Nick had seen that somewhere before, but didn’t know where. He came back to his senses and walked back into the building to go to his office.
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Yodsaman’s Empire: Yatna’s Office-
Yatna began to speak as they all sat in individual comfortable chairs surrounding a coffee table full of delicious refreshments. “I see your daughter is doing well. She has grown up well and I must say she seems to look a lot like her father.”
Phet began to deny/mumble the mother-daughter relationship, but Kwang jumped in, “You know my father?”
Yatna began to tell Kwang that she had a hint. Then asked why Kwang was causing all the fuss outside. Kwang proceeded to tell her story about how she really didn’t want to see the people lose their only source of income. After hearing what Kwang had to say, Yatna asked to speak to Phet alone. Kwang left the building and Gai left with her to go back home. They called it quits with the protest after Yatna did not give a definite answer, Kwang was still satisfied she got to speak her mind to the president of the company.
“Ahem. I see you still look the same. Always beautiful,” said Yatna.
“I didn’t want to come here today. But she is always getting into trouble,” said Phet.
Yatna said, “What happened 23 years ago…I am truly sorry about. I shouldn’t have let you suffer all by yourself. But you know how selfish I am. I at least admit to my selfishness. But you were worst than I am to you now.” She shifted to sit next to Phet.
“I didn’t know that he was using me. He told me he wasn’t with you. He used me to get to you and made me look out to be bad. If I had known he was yours, I wouldn’t have messed with him. You know that. But, you still paid me off to leave him alone. You knew I was pregnant with his child. You knew everything, yet you kept him from taking responsibility because you wanted him by your side. Why did we let a man get in our way?” asked Phet.
“I know. I let him get in the way of our friendship, but I couldn’t accept the fact that you were carrying his child and I wasn’t. After my husband kicked me out because I loved another man, I came back to Thailand for him. He got you pregnant and I thought he was infertile for the longest time. Now, we have forgiven each other for swaying away, and is in love again,” said Yatna.
“Well I am happy for you two,” said Phet, looking away fighting tears.
“Let me make it up to you. Let my son marry your daughter,” said Yatna
Phet’s eyes widened and asked why she should accept the offer if there will be awkwardness around all the people involved in Yatna’s life. Yatna persistently told Phet that she wanted to care for the daughter of the man she loves with all her heart. But, she can’t stop her selfishness. She’d like Phet’s daughter to live in their home starting this week as her son will be arriving home in two days.
“What is your daughter’s name anyways?” asked Yatna.
Phet hesitated, but eventually answered, “It’s Kwang.”
“That’s her real name?” asked Yatna.
“No, her real name is Apai.”
“Wow. Beautiful name. Does that mean you forgive me for dumping you like that? Before you agree, I just want to let you know that I don’t intend to tell him that Kwang is his daughter. I don’t want their relationship to rekindle and then he changes his mind about me. I don’t want to hurt her either,” said Yatna.
Phet then said, “Okay. I will agree to this marriage. Not because I’m a selfish mother, but because I want the best for her. She needs to finish school. She’ll be better off with you than with me.”
Yatna replied, “As long as she moves in to my place and agrees to an engagement, I will wait until she finishes school for my son to marry her if both the children agree on waiting.”
“I do not know why you believe that having your son marry Kwang will bring you peace of mind. How do you know the children will even love each other? If it were not for her well being, I would not agree to this nonsense,” said Phet.
“But, you have,” smirked Yatna. “And, because of this agreement, I believe I will…be at peace. I at least know that I am taking care of my lover’s daughter.”
Phet knew that Yatna thought Kwang was her daughter. But, decided to let Yatna think whatever she wanted because Phet knew she could not fully support Kwang in achieving her dreams. Plus, Kwang would have higher social status and not known as a masseuse’s daughter or even the wrongly accused ‘whore’s daughter’. She just needs to think of a way to get Kwang to agree.
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Phet’s Spa: Office-
“They, I’ve decided to let her marry into Yatna’s family.” Said Phet.
“Why? “ motioned They.
“Because, she’ll be better off in that house.” Said Phet.
“But, isn’t it that she made you into this? She can change her mind and go against Kwang. She doesn’t care about anything except money and him.” Signed They.
Phet told They that she has a feeling that Yatna does have somewhat a sweet spot. She has a sense of being a mother. That is why she even suggested the two kids get together, so that she can feel like she is making it up to herself for being ruthless in the past. She knows what it is like to suffer without a father for a baby. Yatna was thrown out by her husband 23 years earlier after he cheated on her and realized she loved another man.
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Phet’s Spa: Kwang’s Bedroom-
Kwang was shocked to hear what Phet had just told her. She was to marry Yatna’s son that is coming back from America.
“How can I? Is he going to be rude just like his cousin? Just like his mother? You yourself said that she is evil and to stay away from her. And here you are telling me to marry her son?” protested Kwang.
Phet told Kwang that Kwang needed to go through with the marriage for her own good. She’d be better off with that family than here at the spa. This spa has a bad reputation for being a whore house.
“How do you know this is known as a whore house?” asked Kwang.
it's hard to vote. i'll wait for the next update to c who i'll put my vote for.
thanks for the great update. Nick is such a pain on Kwang lol
I just listed all the characters that have appeared so far. Some are good, some are bad, some are mixed, some are pure evil. lol. Maybe I will keep it up for another week along with a new poll on Sunday.
thanks for the great update, Nick is soo mean!
Yes, he is. He has a lot going on in his life.
I re-read this story again omg I just love it every minute of the story. It sound like Nick aunt is mean but I hope she just doing that to make Nick strong and tough for later what going to happened. I so hope Nick doesn't sell his company when he the boss like what his girlfriend said. I all ready not liking Latsamee. I have a feeling it going to be bad if he sell the company. Kwang past is so mystery. I want to know more about her pass did her family real die in that fire and what happened to her brother? And how she relate to Nick? I think Kwang and Nick parents were friends...
thanks Dancy. We'll see what happens. I wrote to chapter 9 so far and many things are revealed by then. We'll see if you're correct.
*I may start updating more freq than twice a week if I get past a certain amount of chapters. Right now I wrote to ch9, but then I might not be writing more until last min...so I don't want to risk posting a lot now and then having everyone wait for the next chapters, since I tend to get lazy easily when I write my stories.