Ch. 9
Ken went to his office to work that afternoon. He know he have to tell her about his brother. She need to know about Kurt so she would not wasting her time waiting for him. That would be the only way she can to be at peace. So he had decided to tell her the news the next time he see her. His cell phone rung. “Hello. Jakrapat?” Ken answered his phone. “How’s Thailand? There must be a lot of pretty Thai girls there that’s why you don’t have time to called your best friend?” Jakrapat joked. “Everything here were good, just the hot weather that I didn’t like. So when are you gonna come to Thailand and help me with the work?” Ken asked. “I’ve book my flight already. I’ll be on my way there in 2days. I just called to let you know, so you can come pick me up at the airport.” Jakrapat happy. “I want to go see Kurt too.” Jakrapat added. “You come alone?” Ken want to made sure Ann didn’t come with Jakrapat to surprise him. “Yeah. Why, you want Ann to come? You missed her already?” Jakrapat teased. “No, it’s not that.” Ken replied. “She wanted to come to but she was too busy at the hotel. She will come get you if you don’t hurry back. She is so ready to get marry. She talks about you all the time at worked.” Jakrapat chuckled. “I know.” Ken replied.
Ken, Kurt, Ann and Jakrapat grew up together. Ann and Jakrapat are about the same age. Jakrapat was adopted by Ann’s parent when he was 3 years old. He loves and adored Ann like a real sister. He was more closed to Kurt than Ken when they were young because Kurt was a very out going person and loves to made friend while Ken was the quite one. He was also at Kurt and Ken 14th birthday party and got blamed for the accident as well as Kurt. Before Kurt came back to US, he went to serve in the marine. When Kurt died was at the funeral and also went with the families to Thailand for the burrier. Him and Ken became closed after that. He took Kurt placed and be a big brother for Ken. He loves Ken and protected Ken whenever he can. Ken loves and respected Jakrapat like a big brother.
Peecha came back from her lunch. “Peecha I need to talk to you.” said Ken when he saw Peecha walked in. “Yes boss. What is that you need?” Peecha asked nervously. “My partner is coming here and will be working here. You are assign to be his secretary since you were more experience. He will be here in 2days so prepared yourself.” Ken ordered. “What about you, boss. Who will be your secretary?” Peecha asked. “Vicky will be taking your place.” Ken replied. “Have anyone called for me this morning?” Ken continued. “No boss. But there are some documents you need to read thoroughly and signs.” Peecha replied. “Put on my desk. Go let everyone know we are going to have a meeting at 3:00. You may go now.” Ken ordered. Peach put the folders on Ken’s desk and walked out the office to inform everyone. She don’t understand why Ken pushed her to the new boss and kept Vicky. She haven’t done anything wrong. She hope her new boss were be nicer and less demanding.
Ken was at the airport before Jakrapat flight landed. Jakrapat walked out of the gate and walked toward Ken’s direction. He walked up to Ken and hugged him. Jakrapat was a bit taller and tanner than Ken. They walked out of the airport and to the car. “Lets go eat. You must be hungry.” said Ken. “Yeah sure.” Jakrapat replied. Ken drove to Dok Chom Pa Café because that was the only restaurant he knew. They walked to the door and before they open, Ken suddenly stopped. “I forgot my cell phone in the car. You go in first. I’ll be right back.” Ken ran back to the car. “This guy.“ Jakrapat shook his head. Right when he turned and pulled the door open, Rita pushed the door at the same time. They bumped into each other and Rita lose her balance. He caught her in time. She pushed him off when she steady on her feet. “Hey, watch what you’re going.” Rita yelled. “I’m sorry I didn’t see you.” Jakrapat apologized. “Take off those ugly dark sunglasses then you will see better.” Rita reached out to pulled off the sunglass off his eyes and threw at him. He caught his sunglass and shook his head. “What wrong with you woman. I‘ve already apologize. What else do you want woman?” he lose his temper. “Get down on your knee and beg for forgiveness.” Rita smirked. “Are you crazy or what? You think you are the princess of Thailand.” Jakrapat smirked. “What is going on here?” Ken asked as he approach them. “Mr. Ken?” Rita lower her voice. “This woman is crazy. We need to take her to the hospital before she bites people.” Jakrapat smirked. “Hey.” Rita yelled. “Well you two stop this?” Ken pissed off. “Jakrapat this is Rita, she worked at the company as an accountant. Rita this is my best friend and my business partner. He will be working at the company as well. So get to know each other and stop this madness. You two are not little kids anymore.” Ken introduced to two.
Rita went on her way to the company. She was mad. If she didn’t worked for them she would kicked them in the nuts already. She screamed to release her anger. Ken and Jakrapat were sitting at the table waiting for their food. “She’s not bad looking but dang, no man can take her temper. She seem like a woman who’s mad at the world. People like her will never have friend.” Jakrapat commanded. “She’s not a bad person. She’s good at heart. She’s honest and a very good employee. She’s very protected of her best friend Vicky. She loves and cares about this woman. Vicky was different from any woman. When you looked at her you just want to protect her. Even when she smile, her eyes still show sadness and pains. Rita too, from the outside she’s seem like a tough person but inside very fragile. She loves and cares for each and everyone at work. You would be lucky to be one of her friend.” Ken pointed of viewed. “You shouldn’t be talking about other woman like that in front of me. Remember you engaged with my sister. You have to be faithful to my sister. I will break your neck if you ever hurt my sister. You should know Ann loves you.” Jakrapat reminded Ken of Ann. He was right, Ken shouldn’t be thinking about Vicky. “I am so wanted to see that Vicky of yours.” Jakrapat dozed off. Ken looked at him and jealous. They stopped at Kurt grave to pay their respect. Every time Ken went there he would thought about Vicky and her pain if she found out about Kurt.
Both Ken and Jakrapat went to work the next day. Ken introduced Jakrapat to all the employees. He shown Jakrapat to his office along with Peecha his secretary. They went into Rita’s office that were on the next door. “Hello Rita, we met again.” Jakrapat smiled. Rita greet them and went back to focused on her work. “Mr. Ken, Vick…Vicky came to work today.” said Rita. “I told her to rest some more. She never listen. Is she well now?” Ken asked. “She seem ok now.” Rita replied. “Rita, Jakrapat office was next door to your so help him whenever you can.” Ken ordered. “Yes, Mr. Ken.” Rita replied. Jakrapat smiled at Rita before leaving her room with Ken. “Peecha can you go and prepared the document with all of our customer names for me?” Jakrapat asked. “Yes, boss.” she smiled. She was happy that her new boss was so much nicer and more polite than Ken. Now she can work with peace at mind.
Ken rushed to see Vicky with Jakrapat tag along. “Ken, why are you in such a hurry?” Jakrapat asked. “You don’t have to follow me to my office.” Ken replied. “I know that but you haven’t introduce my to Vicky.” Jakrapat smiled. Ken walked into his office with Jakrapat behind. Vicky was standing by Peecha desk because her desk outside of the office had been moved so she don’t know what to do next but waited for Ken and Peecha. “I told you to rest some more. Why are you here?” Ken was mad. “I rest enough and I’m fine now.” Vicky replied. Ken walked up to Vicky and feel her forehead with his hand without realize Jakrapat was behind him. Ken were too worried about Vicky and he forgot to introduce them. Jakrapat saw Vicky and it made he’s heart beating fast. He walked up to her and introduce himself. “I’m Jakrapat, Ken’s best friend and his business partner. It’s every nice to finally meet you Vicky.” Jakrapat introduced himself without Ken. Ken gave Jakrapat the looked. “Mr. Ken , are you moving me to work somewhere else? Because I came in and my desk was not there.” Vicky asked. “You will be my secretary from now on. I moved Peecha to Jakrapat because she had more experience so she can help him. That is your desk from now on.” Ken pointed at Peecha desk. “But I’m…” Ken cut her off before she finish her sentences. “Don’t worried. You will learn as you go.” said Ken. “If you need any help you can always count on me. Or if Ken over worked you then come work with me instead. I will go easy on you. ” Jakrapat smiled. “You can go back to your office now Jak.” Ken demanded. “Yes Mr. Ken.” Jakrapat joked. He took one last glance at Vicky before walking out the door.
Vicky went to sit at her new desk and tried to keep herself busy. She went through the documents and the policies about the company. “Here, take a look at this. It’s about the policies and list of our customers names at the mall. You need to get familiars with both company and our customers.” Ken handed the folders to Vicky. She scanned through the pages. “Vicky, how was your son? Is he doing fine?” Ken asked. “Mr. Ken, that is my personal life, so please don’t mix it work my work.” Vicky gave him the looked for him to shut up. “But you brought me into your personal life. What happen to you and your husband? Have you heard anything from him? Did he know he has a son? Or it‘s a secret you kept from him and his family?” Ken kept on questioning her. Vicky just focused on her works without looking at him. Vicky looked and stared into his eyes. “Tell me, why you asking me all this and saying all this. What is it that you want from me. Can you just stay out of my business?” Vicky angered. “You wanna know something. I don’t know if I should tell you.” Ken continued on without answered her. “About what?” Vicky raised her voice. “Nothing.” Ken stopped. “If you got something to say then say it.” Vicky tried to stay calmed. “I said nothing. We’ll talk about this next time.” Ken went back to focused on this work. Vicky took a deep breath and started counted her numbers to release her anger. Ken looked at her and smiled to himself. He know he pissed her off. He rather see her mad than sad.
Jakrapat stop by Rita office before going to his. “Hello beautiful raven.” He teased her. “What do you want?” She gave him the evil eyes. “I just want to stop by and say hi.” He smiled. “You just did, so can you go now?” Rita continued on her worked. “I have a favor to ask.” He still put up a smiled. “What it is?” Rita replied. “I don’t know much about the company. Can you help me?” He lied. Without answered him, she dug into her drawer and pulled out a white folder. She handed to him. “What is this?” he asked confused. He hope she could explained to him herself. “Everything you need to know about the company.” she replied without any expression. “Now go. I’m busy.” Rita pointed at the door. “Fine Mrs. Raven.” he walked out the door with disappointment.
Through out the whole morning, Vicky didn’t say a word to Ken beside doing her job. Ken tried to talk to her but she just ignored him when he question about her personal life. “Mr. Ken, I’m going the lunch now. If you don’t have anything else for me to do then imma take off?” Vicky gathered her purse and ready to walk out. “You can’t go to lunch yet because we are going to the mall. I have a meeting there in 30minutes.” said Ken. “Wait, the meeting was at 3 in the after noon.” Vicky asked. “They just massage me that Mr. Chachai have arrived so we need to go now.” Ken replied. “He were suppose to be come to the company to sign the contract.” Vicky questioned. “He wont be coming here, we have to go meet him at the mall.” Ken replied. Vicky have no choice but to go with him. “Let me call Rita to let her know.” Vicky phoned Rita. “I’ll go get the car and meet you in the front.” Ken went to get his car. They meet in the front and headed to the mall. “Do you want to stop anywhere to get something to eat?” Ken asked Vicky. “No.” Vicky replied. “But I’m hungry.” Ken smiled. “But I’m not.” Vicky displeased. “It won’t take long.’ Ken pretended to be hungry. “But didn’t you said Mr. Chachia arrived already?” Vicky questioned. “Yea but he can wait.” Ken smiled. “Fine, fine, as you wish. If you lose an important client, remember it’s your fault.” Vicky crossed her arms and looked out the window.
Ken drove them to one of the famous Italian in Thailand near the mall. She didn’t want to eat there because she can’t afford it. She doesn’t want to get out of the car. “I’m not hungry. You can go ahead. I wait here.” said Vicky. Ken smiled and walked to her side and open the door for her. “Come out.” Ken demanded. “I’m good. You go ahead.” Vicky replied. “You want to walk there yourself or you want me to carry you in?” Ken demanded. She tried to closed the door but he was too fast and couldn’t success. Ken bent down and carry Vicky out of the car. “Ok, ok. Put me down.” Vicky cried. “Are you gonna walk in with me?” Ken asked. “I said ok. Now put me down before someone see us.” Ken looked into her face and eyes. He’s heart beating fast. He doesn’t care if anyone see him carry her in his arms. He smiled before putting her down on her feet. She took a step back when she steady on he feet. “Don’t you ever, ever do that to me again. I warn you.” Vicky demanded. “Why? What are you gonna do? You afraid you will fall in love with me because I looked like you husband?” Ken teased her. She speed her walked into the restaurant with Ken followed behind. “Wait for me.” Ken chuckled. “I don’t want to talk to you.” Vicky demanded and continued her speed.
Jakrapat waited in his office for Ken but there was no sign of him. He called Ken and asked when they are going to lunch. Ken told him that he left to lunch already and don’t wait for him. “I can’t believe this. He left without me. What was he thinking. Today is my first day and he expected me to know where to go eat.” Jakrapat shook his head. He remember Rita still in her office. He knock on the door. “Come in.” Rita answered the door. “Hello beautiful angel.” Jakrapat said with a sweet tone. “ Now I’m Mr. Angel? What about Ms. Raven, huh? What it is that you want this time?” she knew he had a favor to asked. “Can I go to lunch with you? Ken left without me. Please beautiful angel.” Jakrapat begged. “No, I like people to go places with me. Especially you.” Rita gave him the looked. “I promise not to bother you much and be nice to you. It’s my treat.” he begged. “No thank you.” she took her beg and walked out the door and Jakrapat followed behind. “Don’t follow me.” Rita demanded. “I’m not following you. This is a free county and I can go anywhere I want.” he chuckled. Rita went to Dok Chom Pa Café for lunch with Jakrapat followed behind. The restaurant was busy during lunch time. Rita walked into the restaurant. “Table for 1.” Rita told the waitress. “No, table for 2. Me and her.” Jakrapat interacted. “No, table for 1. Just for me.” Rita argued. “Look around the restaurant, there was a lot of people and there was only one table left. So can you stop making it hard for the waitress?” Jakrapat argued. Rita looked around the restaurant and he was right. “Oh fine. But your treat as you said.” she gave him the evil smiled and followed the waitress to their table.