'-_=-=CHAPTER 33=-=_-'
"im sorry...", when he apologize to her, she was afraid to hear what will be his next line. why? did he just regret what happened last night?, she thought right away. but she look into his eyes. "im sorry, Ann. i knew i was hurting you.... i... i didnt mean to make love to you AGAIN so soon. i know i have no right to-", he didnt continue and she was waiting. he caress her cheeks with his gently touch "i wouldnt hurt you for anything in the world... will you forgive me?", he ended as he was waiting for her answer.
Ann: (she laid her head on his beating heart and closed her arms around him.) i would never forgiven you if you hadn't...
Ken was at the basin, his hips wrapped in a towel, the lower half of his face lathered with shaving cream. "Ann?", calling her at the shower that covered with smoke glass, eyeing her in the mirror. as she opened the sliding door of the smoke glass "...what time are you going back home?", he continued.
Ann: (she was thinking deeply, telling herself that she wanted to stay longer.) do you want me to go now? (she return the question to him. she was thinking that after what happened to them last night, he wanted her to go now. was it just another one night stand for him only?)
Ken: (he chuckled as the razor took one long stroke from the base of his throat up to his jaw.) its not that... i just hope- (before he could finish what he'll say, with all of a sudden...)
Ann: (coming up behind him and wrapping her arms around his waist.) i wanted to stay longer... (closing her eyes, a sound of pleading to her voice.)
Ken: (even though the tips of her breasts tantalized his back, he could also feel her heart beats faster again. yes, he felt this since last night, her heart beats for him only and he could hear it. he turn around and smile at her, showing his gentle smile.) you can stay as long as you want...
he kissed her after he meant what he said, she was touched. on that moment, the wandering fingers that slipped below his waist proved him wrong. the razor was dropped on the floor, taking her off guard, bent down to grab her under the hips and raised off the floor. forgetting the frosting of shaving cream on his face, he buried it between her breasts, still dewy and warm from the shower. after he gave her passionate kisses, Ann get up and tears forming in her eyes "Ken...", she gasped, he jerked his head back to look at her worriedly, "that shaving cream.... is that mentholated?"
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she got cold sweat as she look onto the pregnancy test, after she went through yesterday and her sister Rita saw her vomiting... all her doubts yesterday suddenly turned into having worries, not only because she found out that she's pregnant, but also the people around her. her hands were shaking and suddenly got paled.
when someone's knocking to her room, she didnt know where to put the pregnancy test. it was Anchali and so she turn around to see her mother who just came in, she quickly hid the pregnancy test at her back as she turn around to face her.
Ploy: mom!
Anchali: oh, there you are... i told the servants to call you because the breakfast is ready, we've been calling you and Ann...
Ploy: ok, mom... i'll just follow you then.
Anchali: let's go now. you know that your father dont like to keep waiting. oh, by the way... have you seen Ann? she's not inside her room.
Ploy: i... i... dont know. maybe she went to the school early in the morning.
Anchali: she also didnt join the dinner last night...
Ploy: maybe she went home late last night...
Anchali: are you alright? you look so pale-
Ploy: im... im... im fine mom...
she dont want to be look obvious, she dont even want her mother to know about what she just found this morning. she followed her mother to get out of her room and join them at breakfast. without noticing it, because of feeling nervous at all and dont want to be look suspicious infront of her mother. she didnt know that she drop the pregnancy test.
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it was getting late...
he knocked three time to his pad, he cant even paint Rome's face as he open the door for him. as Rome let him in his pad, he was clenching his fist already but kinda controlling it for a reason. though he knew already... he still want to hear it again.
Chakrit: (he turn around and was trying to calm himself.) Rome... (he look tired.)
Rome: what... tell me now...
Chakrit: tell you what?
Rome: i want to hear it again... because you know what... it doesnt seem clear when we talked over the phone last time.
Chakrit: Rome-
Rome: how could you ever do this to her? dont you know that she's been waiting for you so long and you just have to let her go!
Chakrit: Rome-
Rome: worse is... you're already married... and you married her sister.
Chakrit: Rome, listen first... (he big sighed while looking away from him, he didnt expect that even his cousin would be gone mad at him like this.) i...i... i love her... (he look at him again as he was being serious now. he really does and how will Rome believe to his words.)
Rome: love her??? is that how you went back because you want to ditch her[Rita]??? and you cling to someone else!?!
Chakrit: i know its hard to believe... but... but... it just happened. and... the reason why i get back here is because i want to tell her family that we love each other.
after he said those words, Rome punched Chakrit to his face "why did you punched me!?!", he was in shock and didnt expect Rome to surprise him by his actions. he touch the side of his face, felt the pain... and was turning numb.
Rome: i did that for her... deal with as soon as possible... before you hurt someone else!
as he walk away, he get out of his pad and leaving Chakrit alone. he went out for a drink and try to make himself relief... but it just got a lot of worst. not only raging but he cant set his mind peacefully... even his heart trembling with aches. he still cant forgive Chakrit from what he did... though it doesnt matter to him about between his cousin and Rita, it does matter if what will be Rita's reaction. he's already imagining if what will be Rita's reaction if she would find out that the one Chakrit married is her sister. "you shouldnt have loved him...", he took a sip of his whiskey "maybe.... maybe.... if... i was the one... i will never hurt you like what he did to you....", he ended and feeling despair. of course he knew that it will never happen. he just knew... that he's falling for her.
his phone suddenly had an incoming message, it was from her "Rome, he just texted me... he's going to meet me the day after tomorrow. can you accompany me tomorrow after work? im planning to buy a dress and some gift", after reading the message his heart felt sank. he dont want to reply but in the end... he just text her back and said "whatever...", he turned off the phone after he replied to her. he hold on to his glass so hard, until destroyed it by his left hand. the one seated right next to him and the bartender both looked at him as he was getting more enrage. he asked for another round of whiskey.
"what's his problem?", Rita asked herself. she tried to call him but then he turned off his phone. anyhow, shes' still happy after she received a message from the person she loves most. she cant let her mood ruined by someone else[Rome]. but regardless to what she's been thinking, she compared Chakrit and Rome. she knew Chakrit for a long time and he's a happy-go-lucky and that's what he liked about him, she cant wait to see him again. then, Rome... she knew him for a very short time and though he's short-tempered one, moody and workaholic... she can still find some good qualities about him. she saw those qualities when Rome offered her to stay at his pad when she went away.
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"it's getting late already... are you done getting the paintings and other stuff from the school?", Por asked Pat as she just got inside of his car. because of her invented words and some excuse just for Por's sake, she gotta do the art exhibition of the students in the hotel.
Pat: yeah... im almost done.... and you didnt help me out. in the first place... this is your fault. (she look at him and sarcastically smile.)
Por: i didnt say that you would for that proposal.... why did you go for it anyway... if it really bothers you.
Pat: its for you and your girlfriend's sake, dammit! (then she look away.)
Por: correction... EX... EX-girlfriend.
Pat: ex-girlfriend, huh... dont you pity her? she's doing everything just so you notice her and she certainly want to get you-
Por: stop there!... what if i say i dont want to get back with her, i told you that for how many times already. are we gonna argue again?
Pat: if you dont want her anymore... why dont you just tell her face to face and so that... im done with my part. (Por pick up the phone and dialed his brother's number to call him.) hey~! listen to me...
Por: my brother's not answering his phone... i think we should go see him and so that i can get the files.
Pat: why 'WE'? why dont you go there alone.... but first, i wanna go home.
Por: uh... we should go for a dinner first... before i drop you home...
Pat: i can eat by myself... my family is waiting for me.
Por: fine... fine...
he starts the car and he silently drive, he dont want to listen to her anymore. but first is first, he just silently drive and went to the wrong way... she notice it and she wanted to react. but as she look at him, he was serious to where they were going. she dont simply understand him, he's sometimes moody and sometimes he just wanted to tease her the whole day. she's playing her role very well... even though Dianne knew already that there's nothing going on between them. after the incident that happened to them few months ago, she realize that she wanted to be friend with him... but right now, she wanted to change her mind. she dont want be friend with him anymore.
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he look over some of the important documents that his father was keeping for, then finally... he found it to his father's drawer. the list of the money he stole not only to Thabchumpon company, but also to other companies. he dont know why his father had to this... after he found out about the list, he attempted to turn on his father's personal computer to check other documents. however, there's a security code... he tried some of the words that might related to his father... but he failed. even his mother's name is not his father's main password.
he got scared when someone suddenly entered the room, but it was just his mother. right then, his mother saw him holding the documents that he found. "mom, what's the meaning of this? why did he do this? what's his purpose?", he approach her and his mind is uncertainty after he found what his father was doing.
Adung: (tears started to fall down her cheeks, there's nothing she can say about anything why did Chiangsai is doing this.) son...
Aum: mom... (he hug his mother.) tell me... (he look at her and wanted to know the truth.)
Adung: son... listen to me... (caress his cheek.) even i dont know why your father have to do this... but there's one thing for sure i know... (he wiped her tears away.) your father is greedy enough to do everything what he really want to do. even if he reasons out, its still useless because he's selfish...
Aum: then... what am i suppose to do. im even defenseless and cant do anything from my wishes... its always him who thinks about what's right for me-
Adung: no... from there, i know he's not doing what is right for you... he only wanted to get what he wants... (she hold his hand.) son, you're my only hope... i know you're smart enough to solve this. please do something that would prevent from his deeds... tell me... you really dont want to get marry with someone you really dont love, right?
Aum: (suddenly the topic change, this is all about him and what he really feels.) mom... i... i...
Adung: if you dont want to marry Ann Thabchumpon, then dont force yourself... in the first place, only your father wants this to happen.
Aum: i know, mom... but... but...
Adung: but what?
Aum: even if there's someone else in my heart... i know its too late already. (he sighed and look down, he doesnt want his mother see him feeling down and devastated.) that person... even if i tried to tell her my feelings for how many times... she'll just hate me more.
Adung: dont give up on her. (tapping his shoulder.) it serves you to test yourself from anything else that you're good at.
from his mother's simple encouragement, his heart felt alive a little. a little hope that says not to give up, however, for how many times already he hoped but in the end he always fail. he doesnt want to have high hopes anymore.... maybe he'll just have to wait. and at this point, he cant think about his personal love life... he gotta solve this problem as soon as possible. he cant let his father ruin their name. but he cant do this alone, he wants to find someone who could help him. but dont know where he could find that someone whom he could tell these kind of problems.
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"we're finally here...", Por sighed and look at her. she was pissed because he didnt dropped her home first, its always what he wants to do. she's telling herself, not to hangout to this man anymore. she's over him already and she cant continue herself to pretend as his girlfriend... because in the first place, she was never his girlfriend.
they're infront of the private building where his brother goes home after work. it's a private condo where his brother lives, only him who knew about this address, though it may seem so public when it comes to the exterior of the building, but still... no one knows who lives here actually. they went up of the building, where his brother bought an expensive unit recently only. he's also planning to buy a unit from this building but he still wanted a house for himself... he just dont want a unit only, but a big house.
[change of scene.]
Ann and Ken were just watching some movies that he bought yesterday, she rest her head over his shoulder while watching the movie. they both dont know how long they stay like that in their positions. but it felt so good and she hoped that time would stop for them... she just want to remain in that position, while she rest her head over his shoulder... he was holding and caressing her hands, as if he dont want to let her go anymore.
they both get up when they finally finish watching the movie. he look at his watch and its getting late already "Ann, its getting late already... do you want me to drop you home then?", he look at her. he knew that she spent the whole night with him yesterday... because of what they did. then she also spent the whole day for him today. the expression of her face change, he cant even tell what it is... "or... if you want... you can take your dinner first... i'll cook something us", she finally smile and told him that she want to help him preparing some food.
as he check out the pantry and he just realize that he's out of ingredients already, so he decided to buy some ingredients and told Ann to wait for him. its still 6:05 to her watch though, they still have time to prepare everything for their dinner.
(when Ken went to the underground parking lot, Por and Pat just got into the elevator.)
doorbell suddenly ring and thought it was Ken "that was fast... maybe he forgot something", when she opened the door. the two(Por and Pat) didnt expect to see her, most especially Ann. "i didnt expect to see someone aside from my brother...", he smirked and just knew why Pat's sister is here at his brother's private pad. "can we come in?", he asked and still smiling.
Pat: (Ann show the way and Por get inside of the pad. then Pat pulled her outside.) can i talk to my sister first? (she told Por to wait inside and he just nod but still smiling about it.) what are you doing here? why are you here? and... and... (she notice right away that her sister's wearing a man's clothes.) and you-
Ann: Pat, i'll explain it to you later...
Pat: how will you explain- i mean... look at you... i cant believe my sister hooked up with someone else even though she's getting marry!- (she covered her sister's mouth.)
Ann: will you keep your voice down low? i will explain everything... besides its not what you really think it is...
Pat: (she get off her sister's hands of her mouth.) like what? you didnt get home last night because you were here-
Ann: let's get inside first... okay?-
Pat: NO! we're going home...
Ann: but-
Pat: no 'buts'! we're going home...
Ann: wait... i cant wear this...-
Pat: then get your clothes now. (they both got inside of the pad. Ann get her clothes first while Pat went to Por and told.) Por... we're going home.
Por: what? you cant.
Pat: what do you mean i cant? of course, we gotta go home. my sister just-... my sister just... (Ann finally dress up and was ready to leave and got out of the room.) look at her!
Por: (he look at her sister who just got out of the room and then he turn his look back to Pat, smiling as they both knew what happened already. they already conclude what happened to her sister and to his brother.) so?
Pat: SO????? you're so annoying. im pissed of you since this morning!- (she turn her look to her sister.) let's go now...
Ann: Ken... (they both look at the doorway and Ken jsut got back from the groceries.)
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Rita entered Ploy's room as she was looking for her. but she was not there, when she heard that someone's inside the bathroom, there she found Ploy vomiting again. "Ploy... are... you... alright?", Ploy wash her face when Rita just came in without permission.
Ploy: didnt you knock?
Rita: i did... but you're not answering... (they both got out of the bathroom, Ploy get her towel to rub on her face.) are you alright? i saw you vomiting last time and now-
Ploy: im fine! (she felt irritated.) what do you want?
Rita: i just wanna give you these... mmm... these are the materials we need for the construction. (she gave the list of the materials and she already put the summary total of the materials of how much she'll give.) Ploy, did you already went to the doctor like i told you?
Ploy: (she want to avoid the question... she already knew about it even though she didnt get a chance to go to the doctor. she didnt have time.) so is this all? (she want to change the topic as she was referring to the list of the materials.)
Rita: mmm... yeah... but we may still add something about it.
Ploy: then why didnt you include it here right away?
Rita: because that's what Rome gave me... we'll just update you... hey, are you alright? why do you sound so-
Ploy: im fine, okay... im just tired.
Rita: you vo-
Ploy: i said im fine... maybe i just ate something...
she dont understand her, her sister felt so irritated today and she cant even talk nicely to her. she just want to let it go... maybe she's out of the mood, but she felt something weird about Ploy.... something strange, but whatever it is... she hoped that her sister is really fine.
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there were silence between Pat, Por and Ann. while Ken was already done preparing the dinner for them, he invited his brother and Pat to join dinner with them even though Pat really wants to go home already.
after dinner it was time for Pat and Ann to go. Ken gave a signal to Ann that he might text later, Por suggested to drive them home but Pat refuse and so in the end they took a taxi and stop at the music shop where Ann left her car yesterday. while driving, Pat still cant forget what she saw... as if it was a big deal. but it was really a big deal for her, seeing her sister hooking up with someone even if she's getting marry. Ann stop the car five blocks away from their residence "okay... i'll explain to you here now... but i want you to keep a secret...", it was already obvious what would be her sister's reaction.
Pat: you still want me to keep a secret after i saw everything?
Ann: Pat, listen first... it's not what you really think...
Pat: what do you mean? i saw everything..-
Ann: i dont love him... i mean Aum... i dont love him...-
Pat: but you're getting marry with him. eventually... you'll learn to love him...
Ann: that will definitely not gonna happen-
Pat: why?-
Ann: because he's in love with Aff... and im... im in love with somebody else.
Pat was surprise by Ann's revelation between her and Aum. she dont know what say, but now that she knew... does she really have to keep this as a secret? how can she understand this kind of situation... if now she thinks that these four people trap in the dilemma of love. at first, she was thinking that Ken Wongrutiyan is trying to court Aff... because she saw them a couple of times already being together... and now Ann who's very certain for her feelings with him and so as Ken for her. "now that you know... please keep it a secret for awhile...", she ended.
Pat: but why? why dont you tell mom and dad about your-
Ann: because its not the right time. plus, im trying to help Aum to get with her...
Pat: her??/ you mean Aff... but does Aff know about his feelings.
Ann: i think... but she keeps trying to be distance with him... as if she's afraid to commit a sin and be the hindrance of our engagement.
Pat: (she look away and smirk all of a sudden.) how funny... to think that the one who just committed a sin is the person who's sitting right next to me.
Ann: hey! Pat... im telling you... please keep it a secret... dont tell anybody... even Aff or Rita... or to anyone in the family. (she starts the car again and they finally arrive to their mansion.)
Pat: fine... i wont tell anyone.
as they both get out of the car and approach their mother who left dinner for them, Anchali ask right away if where was Ann recently... for the first time, Pat witness how her sister was good in lying. she went upstairs to take a shower right away since they got home very late.
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the next day....
"something's weird... i just dont get it...", Rita was only concern about her sister. she's worried and if only she could help her... she already did... but she knew Ploy since they were small, she's very independent and doesnt need any help. Rome notice she's a bit spacey, they were at the cafeteria taking a break for a moment. actually, Rita accompanied him to go in the cafeteria, helping him to get away his headache. he got it from hanging out in the bar the whole night, letting himself drunk. the reason.... its because of his cousin, the one that Rita loves most. until now, he havent told her anything that he and Chakrit discussed yesterday.
Rome: why? what's wrong?
Rita: im just concern about her...
Rome: who?
Rita: Ploy... i've seen her not feeling well and she keeps pushing herself from working... she never stops working once she started it.
Rome: (he already had a feeling if what it is about...) not feeling well? (he took a sip of cup of coffee.)
Rita: it's the second time last night that i saw her vomiting... she even eat less these past few days... (he spit a little of his coffee and cough.) are you alright?
Rome: yeah... im fine... (just as he thought. he felt like he wanted to go home and give his cousin a hard punch again.)
Rita: i already told her that she has to see a doctor... she said she was fine... but i dont think she already went to the doctor-
Rome: why are you so concern about her?
Rita: what kind of question is that? of course she's my sister. im definitely concern about her.
Rome: didnt you told me that you two were not close with each other?
Rita: yeah... but that was in the past... besides, we already forgive each other. though i certainly know her being moody and workaholic.. just like you. (rather being upset, she wanted to change the topic...) hey... since you're workaholic and so she does... dont you think that you two fit each other?
Rome: you're crazy...
Rita: im not... just look to another side... she never stops work and so are you... i can set a date for you and-
Rome: Rita, stop it already... im not interested... i told you... that im not interested to those kind of "dating-dating".
Rita: seriously, why you dont want to?
Rome: because...-
Rita: you have no time... that's so great... she doesnt have time either. whenever you're planning to date her... the most suggestive place i can say... is the office. (she smile as she keeps trying to tease him from her sister. trying to be a matchmaker...)
Rome: whatever...
Rita: speaking of 'whatever'... what happened to you last night? were you out of the mood again? after work you gotta accompany me to buy some clothes and choose for me a best gift that i want to give him(Chakrit.)
he smile at her, but deep inside... she just dont know how much she was hurting him. there will never be a chance for him anymore, it his first time to feel this way. at first, when he realize that he's falling for her, he knew that she's the only one whom he waits for... he never felt this way before. however, this feeling he has right now... he thought of something that he made himself fall in love with a wrong person.
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"Collide" CLICK ME (this background song, was sang by Nina.)
Aum went somewhere and meet up with someone, it was confidential and he was asking for help to investigate the documents he got. after meeting up with someone, he went to the place where he and Aff always go during break time. he ordered some espresso, then he suddenly remember the day they started to hangout. the first time was the most embarrassing moment for her, he didnt even care changing her clothes the night she got drunk. the second time, it seems like they started in a wrong foot.
the third time... this coffee he just came in. this how their friendship really started.
[flashback]
Aff: you again!?! (they got bumped into each other and it was really unexpected for them to meet again.) what's happening to this world??? of all places-
Aum: i didnt expect to see you again... i guess... im such an unlucky one.
later, they both went to the counter to order some coffee, but they both ordered the same one "espresso, please...", they looked at each other. they were even wondering if they're imitating to each other. she got annoyed, he notice right away but the hell he cares. later, after ordering they got separated and went to their designated tables. she was waiting for her friends, but he was alone. when her friends came... since one of her friends is also his friend, that's how he joined their table.
"Aum???", a friend of them didnt expect to see him in the coffee shop. she told him that she's waiting for Aff, he didnt know what to react... it was definitely unexpected for Aff meet up with their old friends. he knew that she's been busy lately and of course, he couldnt forget what she said to him. she hated him, it feels torturing himself even more. he knew that he wont get a chance to be loved by her since they keep trying to avoid each other, he still couldnt bear seeing her with someone else. but there's nothing he can do about it, no chance for love... no chance for friendship. "oh, there she is... Aff!", their friend was waving her hand to call on Aff who just came.
she didnt expect to see him... its been a week since the last time they've seen each other. she still couldnt forget the scene at the restroom of the restaurant, her mind's overpowering herself... commanding and telling her "remember what he did to you? dont make the same mistake again... im just reminding you that he's out of your life anymore!", she said to herself while looking at him.
they didnt get a chance to talk to each other or never will they talk to each other again. their friend notice that they felt awkward to each other "c'mon guys, is there something wrong? why arent you talking to each other?", they dont know if their was startling at them but if she was... he knew that Aff wouldnt care. later, their friend excuse herself to go to the restroom. he notice that Aff cant even stay for a long time, she wanted to go with their friend and leave him.
Aum: Aff... (before its too late... before she was planning to go and leave him. he tap his hand to her hand, then she look at him.) can... can we...-
Aff: (she let go of her hand and rub it by her handkerchief, as if she got infected by his touch.) there's nothing we can talk about (she said right away.)
Aum: im sorry... about last time. i... i... just cant control myself-
Aff: the damage has been done. its already done and never i will give you a chance to get closer to me-
Aum: even as a friend? (he got her by his words. yes, he want to be friend with her. he'll try his best to forget about what he felt for her, because this is what she really wants to.) Aff-
Aff: Aum, please-
Aum: (this time he hold her hand.) im not asking for anything... except for friendship. (she look at him in serious way, she wasnt sure about she felt right now.) i... i've already accepted everything... i... i... quite understand for some reason. but its the least that our friendship i want to fight for.
she stood still to her chair, cant even move to what she was supposed to do. oh, please~! forget him... let go of him... you'll never get over him if you'll-, her mind was simply interrupting her feelings. he just made her feel and realize how their friendship ruined by their feelings for each other. not only their friendship, her only concern is that the people surrounding them. she finally made up her mind, if only friendship what he was asking for, then she might give him a chance "fine... but dont expect me to trust you again. i did something wrong in the past... and i want to change for good. i want to think about good things only, i wont let you hurt my sister or do not try to oppose what it has been decided for your future", well said. she already thought about it and finally made up her mind and her heart.
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"why you didnt answer my messages? i even trying to call you up but you didnt-", he was pissed. yesterday, he was a little bit happy whenever he and Pat goes out. however, he realize another thing... not seeing her makes him pissed and she didnt answer his calls or even texted him. Pat just got out of the hotel and was planning to go alone to their family company, its already understood that she was ignoring him. "i've already done my part... leave me alone", she said as she turn around to look at him.
Por: what?
Pat: Por, i dont want to pretend anymore... im tired-
Por: then why dont you say so... if you dont, you could have just tell me-
Pat: i already did... i mean... im telling it to you now.
Por: but you're simply mad at me.
Pat: i am... because i misjudge you. seeing you being revengeful... or sometimes i dont even understand you at all.
Por: then what do you want me to suppose to do, huh? this is me... im always like this! (he look away and whispered.) you cant even see i like you-
Pat: what?
Por: nothing... i said... you got me all wrong, im not trying to be revengeful here. i already told you that i want to move on-
Pat: if you're really trying to move on... then why dont you just forgive those people who hurt you in the past.
Por: is this about Dianne again?
Pat: (she doesnt like how he sounded.) i gotta go, i dont want to talk to you anymore.... (as she was about to walk away.)
Por: you still dont get it do you? (she stopped.) i guess you wouldnt know how i feel for you then. i did try to kiss you last time for i wanted you to know that-
Pat: (he made her remember the day he kissed her. but she could still remember what he said.) you chose me to pretend! (then she go and get inside of her car.)
"damn... im still not finish.... its because i like you...", he said while watching her leaving. but he wont give up, he has to get her and let her know about he feels. its not too late for him though, he knows it very well.
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"Wait There" CLICK ME (background song for this segment.)
Rome accompanied Rita to go shopping even if he it hurts him; reasons that what makes him hurt. he can really see the expression of her face, too excited and cant even wait to see Chakrit. a person like him gets tired easily when it comes to the girls who would like to go shopping, spending a couple of hours at the department store. he wasnt the type guy who can bear waiting for someone, even his sisters. however, he became one, trying to be patient even though it kills him little by little. deep inside he gets mad when he sees her smiling today, because that smile doesnt belong to him... but to someone else.
Rome: are you done?
Rita: yeah... i guess... this key chain is enough.
Rome: a key chain?
Rita: yeah, why? i think this one looks good. it's cute. (she smile, while he keeps frowning.) hey, is there something wrong? dont you like it?
Rome: are you referring to these two? (she nod.) its the cheapest thing i've ever seen, plus, i dont think he will appreciate this one. but if you really want to go for that... go ahead.
Rita: (he was trying pissed her off. he went to the other section to check out some items.) hey~!
and so she was... she was definitely pissed off. after she bought the couple's key chain, they went to other stores and the last thing she will buy is her dress for tomorrow. meanwhile, Rome was silently watching her being happy. he wanted to tell her not see Chakrit anymore because she'll only be sorry by the time his cousin will confess something about it.
meanwhile, during break time Ken surprised Ann at the school. he bought her a nice pack lunch and they stayed at the big hall of school, from there he asked her to sit at the audience chair and he came up on the stage. at the stage there was a black grand piano, he seated and said "i believe this is requested by my fan for my upcoming album...". as he started to play, the song that he was playing is "Open Arms". last night when he's all alone thinking about her only, he realize how Ann take him away from the grave. in the past his living only in the misery and always haunted by his past, when he did try to forget it... it turned out that he got busy a lot with his company. after Ann confessed her feelings for him, at first he dont want to believe it... but right then, he wanted to confirmed it and so he kissed her that night.
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he was playing her song, she cant deny the fact that she disposed last time all her collections and Pat asked for it. before... she could still remember that the cashier at the shop was telling an update about "Thomanah", that this musician will fulfill his fan's request. she did request two songs before and the one who's playing her request right now is none other than but him. uncovering himself when he revealed at the public, that he's the one behind of the artist "Thomanah". she smiled, realizing she came this far... that the person she's falling into and the pianist she liked... was him after all.
its already been decided, he ended the song after the chorus and change it to his composition.
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it was the song he was currently composing, but now... it's already done. he just finished last night and finally come up with the title, he simply wanted to dedicate this composition to her. this song was only for her.
[in this scene, while Ken was playing the piano. it viewed the interior of the hall, no one but Ann was the only one who's sitting and watching him playing the song. focusing just the two of them, then faded into the scene where Ken finally ended the song.]
Ploy decided herself to go at the hospital and wanted to know if what's the status of her pregnancy. she heard awhile ago in the office, one of her employees is the same as her. her employee announce to her co-workers that she's pregnant but the doctor warned about her pregnancy, she's too delicate and so she has to be careful. that time, she get the chance to eavesdropped over their conversation, though she notice that her employee seemed to be happy about the blessing... she touch her tummy and got a little worried. for she dont know what to suppose to do.
she went to the hospital, it was the hospital that her husband owns... she fill up the form but she wrote her name as if she's still single. after check up, it was confirmed that she's 3 weeks pregnant and the doctor that she's physically in good condition and told her that she was having an early symptoms. but she has to take her meal regularly... for she told the doctor that she was eating irregular lately.
she got out of the doctor's office and got the list of what she has to buy, as she was about to go out of the hospital... infront of the hospital the person she first to see. "Ploy...", she didnt expect to see him, she didnt know if she was dreaming. but Chakrit approach her and gave her an intimate embrace... she just knew; that it was for real. she hugged him back, as they both felt how much they miss each other. he didnt expect to see her in his hospital, but he was glad he was able to see her unexpectedly, for he dont know how to contact her.
they were at the restaurant and they both feel the same as they look into each other's eyes. after seeing him, she eagerly wanted to spend the whole afternoon with him and he felt the same way. however, she got interrupted by his question and she felt hesitant about it.
Chakrit: what were you doing at the hospital? i really didnt expect to see you there.
Ploy: i... i... was.... (she dont know what to excuse.) i was asking if you already came back... (at first she dont know why she has to lie, but after she made up an excuse. she finally knew the reason why she had to. because all the worries that she felt registered into her mind right away.) by the way, when did you just came back?
Chakrit: just yesterday... (suddenly he became serious.) Ploy... i... im planning to meet up with Rita tomorrow. (she felt like it was hard to swallow the food that she's eating. they were at point of discussing about their relationship.) i... im planning to tell her about our relationship. (he hold her hand gently as she continued.)
Ploy: but why? i mean why tomorrow?
Chakrit: i dont want to hide our relationship, we're already married... that's why... there's nothing to hide about, right?
Ploy: (she did agree for he was right... but she still have worries) but... Rita... im... im afraid that she'll get hurt... and-
Chakrit: there's nothing she can do about it. i know the fact that i hurt her at this point... but even your family must know about it. i love you that's why im doing this, we gotta fight for it. (he meant what he said, at this moment she's being too emotional about the things worries her a lot. but he took away all of those worries and fears deep inside her.)
even though he made her feel less about the things bothers them, she havent told him that she's pregnant. maybe because one of the reasons why she havent told him yet, was she wanted their relationship be settled first. after it's settled, she can finally tell him, that's what she's planning to.
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"where were you awhile ago? everyone at the meeting was looking for you and even your brother was looking for you", Aff told Ken who just came at the office when everybody's leaving already. it was getting late already but Ken didnt bother himself that he came late, even though Aff was waiting for him.
Aff: here are the rest of the documents that we discussed awhile ago. (he took a glance at the documents, but beforehand he already knew what it is all about.)
Ken: i already knew about these documents, i just want to know who object about this project.
Aff: none.
Ken: well, then... it's settled. im just gonna sign it. (she notice that he's happy. she wonder what makes him happy, he was even smiling while signing the papers.)
Aff: where were you awhile ago? (she was curious enough to ask the same question again.)
Ken: if i tell you... will you be mad at me? (her one eyebrow arc, what does she have to be mad about? she look at him with curiosity. then she turn her attention to the documents that he give to her as he was done signing it.) there might be no wedding at the end of the year.
Aff: what do you mean? (at first, she didnt understand what he was trying to say. but then...) dont tell me...
Ken: your sister and i...-
Aff: stop right there! (raising her index finger, upward and look at him being shocked.) dont tell me... you... (she look away and big sighed about what she just realize. there were disappoints, it has to.) how could you hook up with my sister??? she's getting marry-
Ken: she doesnt love him. and you gotta know that. (she didnt know how to answer him back, how did it happened? she and Ann almost break their ties because Ann made her feel that she was traitor and selfish. and she know she was... but that was in the past. she thought she loved Aum.) i... i... i love your sister. (she look at him if he was really serious after his revelation.)
Aff: you cant be serious-
Ken: i am... and i know you still love him.
Aff: he and Ann are getting marry... and you're trying to ruin it-
Ken: im not doing anything... it just so happen that they're not meant for each other.
Aff: Ken-
Ken: Aff, i love your sister... im saying this to you... 'cause i dont want her to get marry. and you... you can get him anytime you want now.
Aff: what??? (she was surprise from his words, that wasnt even the right words to say.) i repeat... Ann and Aum are getting marry, that is what suppose happen... our parents and his parents agree with it-
Ken: i'll talk to your father then... i will tell him that Ann doesnt love him... that i love her... and the one he loves... is none other than but you.
Aff: why do you sound so confident about it... you planning to break their agreement.
Ken: because in the end... its not the parents who decide for their children... (he stood up and was about to leave.) trust me... even Aum will thank me.
he left her inside his office standing, unable to protest for what he'd just said. she dont get him, was he even trying to help or something? why would she disagree with him if what he was trying to do was helping her? these questions runs to her mind right now. but one thing that she only worry is that his words might be wrong, she was being pessimistic again.
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the day comes...
from the moment when Rita saw him, she approach him and gave him a smack kiss to his lips, then she hug him. its been months since they havent seen each other, for her, time was running slowly and she felt like she's been waiting for years.
he miss her too, he realize until he saw her again. however, the feelings he had for before... was not the same as what it seems to be. they decided to go at the park to stroll around, she was too excited to see him and as he look her, she was the same as he met her before. though she was too happy to see him and hangout with him, he dont know if he could stay longer, he has one mission only to do today... that is to tell her that....
Chakrit: Rita, there's something i have to tell you...
Rita: (they were at the park, watching the children play around and other couples were having a small picnic.) what is that? (she smile as she look at him.)
Chakrit: Rita... (she was about to take out to her pocket the key chain that she bought for him.) i... i... im-
Rita: i love you... that's what you're trying to say, right? (he didnt answer for a moment, he dont know how to tell her.)
at afar, there is someone who's hurting most... Rome was simply watching them at afar. he didnt even notice himself that he was crying already, being hurt. inside his pocket he was clenching his fist, holding something for the person he wanted to give. as he took it out. it was the key chain he bought for her, he was planning to give it to her... if the time was right. but there was never had right time for him... he did fall in love with wrong time, wrong place and to the wrong person, whom he knows that she's in love with somebody else. he touch his face, he didnt know how long he was crying. he decided to leave before he might go crazy just looking at them, he cant take it anymore.
Chakrit: yeah... but... but-
Rita: (her smile fade away and her heart suddenly beat faster, she dont know why.) but what?
Chakrit: Rita... (he big sighed and look at her in a serious way.) im... IM ALREADY MARRIED.
Rita: what? (when he said those words, she drop the key chain that she was planning to give. it made a sound for her, as if it was breaking sound. echoing deep inside her.) you...you... your lying right? (her hands turn cold, he held her hands. he could feel the coldness of her hands.)
Chakrit: i... i... im telling you this... because... because i know what we've been through. im sorry... BUT I LOVE YOUR SISTER...
she look at him straight to his eyes, she wanted to know what she heard was right... her sister? she wanted to say something, but no words came out right of her mouth. not eve a sound occur on that moment, only the wind she could hear that pass by through them, as her hair was swaying and dancing to the wind. she step backward, she wanted to get away from him. "Rita...", he wanted to hold her but she was trying to keep away from him. until she finally turn around and look at her surroundings, she dont where she was planning to go and as tears trying to fall down her cheeks, she walk as fast as she could. she suddenly couldnt hear anything on that moment, even though Chakrit was calling her name for a couple of times, she didnt heard him. she dont even want.
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"Even Now" CLICK ME (a background for this segment, different scene of the characters who made themselves trouble with love.)
she saw everything at afar. Ploy felt guilty for some reason, it made her feel that she stole the person that her sister love most. but she's only human, she never felt this way before... nor she never did love this way before. she watched his husband who was about to go inside of his car, she still feel guilty and silently cry as she sat on the bench. if only she could turn back the time, she hoped that she didnt fall for him.
Rome was about to throw the key chain that he bought for Rita, but in the end he keep it as he put it back to his pocket. he didnt know where he was going, his mind was even blank for awhile after thinking of her. even now, he cant help himself... the more he hurts like this... the more he felt miserable. "if i was the one... i will never hurt like what he did to you...", he said over and over again. if he was Chakrit he'll always love her like the way she wanted.
"it's better like this... than never....", he said while realizing what happened during the past few months. he touch his chest to confirm something that would make him crazy again, that would make him jealous even though he doesnt have the right to. "i gotta move on... that what she wants... i dont wants us to...", he didnt continue for he dont know what's next line he wanted to say. he was afraid to answer, afraid the words that might be wrong, he dont want to hurt Aff anymore. this was Aff what asking for, even though he doesnt love the person he wanted to marry... he decided to keep this feelings for himself only. but one thing he can only confirm is that his feelings will never change.
she was thinking deeply, she dont know how will Ken make his relationship with her sister Ann will tell to their family. she's afraid that something will happen if that time will occur in a wrong time. she cant even believe what Ken revealed to her, seeing her sister.... it surprise her a lot. in the past, she witnessed how Ann was cursing Ken because of what he did... but now, their relationship has gotten more deeper. she was thinking that if Aum will know about this, she dont know how would he react and she still couldnt forget what Ken said to her last time, "trust me... even Aum will thank me..."
Pat was crying alone inside her room, she already told Aum that she's not going to work today... because she doesnt feel well. but the only reason why she dont want go to work... is because she dont want to see him. Por. she dont even know why she was crying, she felt like she's being over reacting from what happened yesterday. she dont understand what was Por was trying to say, this innocent heart hers... makes her dilemma from what she felt right now.
meanwhile, Por was trying to make things right for him to move on. he was doing this because of Pat and that's why he called on Dianne for them to talk. he wanted to make things clear for Dianne. that he wasnt playing around to make her jealous... that he wanted Pat more than just a friend. "i... i... understand how you feel. though i admit that i want our relationship from before wanted to work out again.... but i guess i cant take it back again...", she said as Por told her to meet up with him at his office. he didnt expect her to be understanding like this, he was expecting that she might not let go of him... but it wasnt, she was setting her free. "im letting go of you because... i love you", she ended. she asked for an embrace for one last time and so he did.
she dont where she is right now, but she knows that she's outside of Bangkok. she dont know how long she keeps driving until she could get away from reality, it flashback to her mind what he said awhile ago, "im sorry... but i love your sister....".
"my sister?", she came to the point and asked herself if who was Chakrit referring to. until... something flashback to her mind.
[flashback]
Rita: i did... but you're not answering... (they both got out of the bathroom, Ploy get her towel to rub on her face.) are you alright? i saw you vomiting last time and now-
Ploy: im fine! (she felt irritated.) what do you want?
Rita: because that's what Rome gave me... we'll just update you... hey, are you alright? why do you sound so-
Ploy: im fine, okay... im just tired.
Rita: you vo-
Ploy: i said im fine... maybe i just ate something...
---- then she remembers the day she first saw her vomiting.
Rita: are you all right?
Ploy: yeah, maybe i just ate something...
Rita: ate something? but we havent took our lunch yet...
Ploy: im sorry but i cant join you for lunch... i still have something to finish and i dont feel like eating at this moment.
Rita: are you sure? (Ploy just nodded.) okay... but im just worried about you...
from the moment she finally realize, she wanted to think that it's impossible... she was thinking worst, it registered to her mind that what she saw from her sister... it couldn't be. she also remember the day how her sister went to America and so as Chakrit, in the end... she there for conclude that it wasnt impossible at all. that she was thinking that these two people did get a chance to meet there.
"but how!?! how did it happened!?! it cant be!!!! why!?!?! from all people... why her!?!?!", she stop the car at the corner and cried for awhile. it was Ploy after all, her sister... whom Chakrit married.
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hours had passed... and it's almost 12 in the midnight.
Ken: is she with you? (Ken decided to call on Rome, since the only person he knew whom Rita's with... was him.)
Rome: no... she's not here. why?
Ken: its already midnight and we've been waiting for her at Thabchumpon's residence. i've been texting her but she's not reply and i cant even reach her phone.
Rome: i will try to contact her, she might answer.
Ken: ok, then... i'll be waiting.
as he hang up the phone, the reason why Ken called is to tell Rita about his relationship with Ann. he wanted to start telling about it... to his sister. he lied that he was at the Thabchumpon's residence, but he started to get worried if where was Rita at this hour. he knows that Rita's old enough to handle herself, but as far he's concern... as long as she lives with her family, she has to respect the rules and regulations at home. except if she really lives independently, then he has no right to dictate her life. in the end, he decided to tell his sister tomorrow.
meanwhile, after Ken called him, he got a little worried if where Rita went. he was thinking that if he did watched them awhile ago... maybe he knew where Rita went after they talk, but as Chakrit got home at this late hour.... as he approaches him, he gave him a punch again and pull his collar "where did Rita go?", he asked right away, clenching his teeth with madness on his face.
Chakrit: what? (he push him so he could get away from him, he didnt expect a surprise punch once he just got back.) Rome, i already told her-
Rome: i dont care what you told her... but how could you just let her leave like that!?!
Chakrit: what's wrong with you? im trying to make things right-
Rome: make things right, huh? if you say so... then why did you do this to her? how could you hook up with her sister!?!
Chakrit: i admit that i hurt her... but you cant change the fact that i love her sister!- (as soon as he answers him back, Rome gave a hard punch him again.)
Rome: if something's gonna happen to her, i will not forgive you!
after warning him, he left right away... leaving Chakrit alone, he got all carried away by his actions recently. even since the day he arrived, all he care was Rita's feelings and didnt care about the explanation himself. after he have seen the way he acts, he had a feeling that Rome might be in love with Rita, he wasnt sure though. he wanted to find out, as soon as he comes back.
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