Chapter 5/12
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she opened her eyes and just to realize that Aum was already awake, watching her as she stared at him. on that moment, their position and they way how it looks like, she couldn't even imagine it. he move a little bit, but not to release her... but to hold her even closer. it made her carried away that even widen her eyes on that moment, his big arms wrapped her body and his face just an inch away from her face. "i want to sleep like this forever...", he said as he slowly close his eyes again.
she also felt the same way, not only this... but wanted more than this. she gave herself to the person once was a stranger, but later... she dont know why always find herself lost in his place. she wonder if he also got lost to her place, that the only way to find themselves is the person who needs them most. she needed him. and might as well, falling deeply with him now that she gave herself to him. she could remember everything from what happened last night.
*snap of the notebook, as he closes it and Anne was at Ken's back*
"Anne, where did you get that?", she asked him right away. she's been looking for that notebook for many nights, because its one of the stories she needed to finish. and only to find out that her precious notebook was with this arrogant man only. she gets her notebook from him.
Anne: where did you get that? or should i rather ask, how did you get this notebook?
Ken: excuse me, ma'am. i saw it... when we met a few days ago... when i saw you at my territory.
Anne: you should have called me!
Ken: hey, dont scream at me.
Anne: i have a name...
Ken: i dont care-
Anne: i hate you!
Ken: oh... you're being mean to me now??? im the one who found your notebook-
Anne: and so what if you found it? i gotta go!!!! if you want me to say "thank you", then try to practice call me by my name~!
Ken: (she was about to go, he didnt care.) oi~! your story is suck! a guy would never love that girl no matter what... you're just trying to drag the story.
Anne: (she turn around to face him again, she was starting to get pissed.) hey! you have no right to read my story... especially if i haven't finish this one~!
"whether you finish that one or not...", pointing with her notebook "i tell you now, you're stories wont sell!", he continued and was laughing while walking out. Anne wasn't disappointed only on Ken, but also... ever since their friends, she dont understand why this man act so cold towards her. before, she was actually secretly praising him because of his hard work... but eversince she got to know him, she got irritated and more than disappointments will come if she sees him even more.
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a slice of two pieces of loaf bread pop out from the toaster, Aff gets its right away and put it on the plate with the sunny side-up egg. she then opened the can of pineapple chunks and mixed it with the shredded cheese. she smiled as she remembered that Aum likes this spread, she tried her best to make this breakfast look good... even if she's not that good in designing the plate. while waiting for the brewed coffee to be done, Aum was watching her secretly...
he was at the doorway while watching her at the kitchen counter. he dont know why his heart leaps after spending a night with her, not to mention that it was her first... he dont know what to say but rather rely to his feelings what he had right now. he was happy. crossing his arms and reclining at the wall while watching her, he remained standing waiting for Aff to realize that he was there not for a long time. as soon as Aff was done waiting and pour the coffee to the mugs, she was surprise that Aum was there standing and watching her only.
Aff: (she dont know if she has to feel embarrass that she acted like she made herself at home here.) uh... i thought... i thought about to make you some breakfast. i... i...-
Aum: why are you stuttering?
Aff: h-huh? (he was right, she asked herself why she's even stuttering?) w-well... i was just thinking that you will mind if i used your stuff here.
Aum: (he comes closer and sit at the bar chair, while watching her arranging the dishes at the tray. when she washed her hands at the sink, he remained stared at tray as if he was studying the arrangement of the dish.) where are you going to bring this food? (he carelessly asked her, trying to act so blind even if he already knew where she plans to bring this food tray.)
Aff: i... uh... you were still sleeping awhile ago, so i thought to bring you some food upstairs.
Aum: breakfast in bed. (Aff nods shyly.)
Aff: do you still want to take this breakfast upstairs? (he smiled with her question. he dont know what she was thinking and he only thinks one thing if he'll take his breakfast upstairs.) wha-what are you smiling about?
Aum: nothing... i was just thinking something.
Aff: what are you thinking then?
Aum: mmmm... well, i give you two choices then. we either eat our breakfast here and do it again here... or we eat our "late" breakfast upstairs and i tell you... im afraid we'll not get up until the next day...
she blushed after he said it, she knew that he was talking about. they just did it last night and he was suggesting to do it either here in the kitchen or back to room. she dont know if he was joking or was serious. "i guess my answer is to rather take our breakfast outside...", she carries the food tray right away and she rather avoid the topic than make herself body alarmed with his words. tempting. urging to do it again after what happened last night.
in the end they took their breakfast at the seashore, after that they went swimming and just play at the beach. in her mind, it's one of those memories she wanted to keep. being with him, 'maybe' the guy she was looking for. knowing him for a very short time, she knew that she was way too fast to fall for him. but she did. she fell for him just last night and she knew that her heart agrees with her. this is not just an infatuation that she felt before... this was more than what she felt for him, she had her answers since last night. from the moment she made love to him until she falls asleep and brought him to her dreams.
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Ken was outside the building where Aff currently lives, but what he got an information... is that she was out of town together with the owner of this building. he dont know what he would feel on that moment-
he was reading the photocopy of the story that Anne wrote. he dont know if its just a coincidence. yes, before he returned it to Anne the original copy that was in the notebook, he had photocopied at his office and he lied- he lied that she was suck in making stories. but he couldn't understand right at this very moment, her story was happening. though the characters were in different names, Louis and Van; it happened that the story is somewhat similar to what was happening right now.
he had his flashback, just awhile ago when he entered the building and was looking for Aff. last night, he just finish reading half of the story.
"Win was looking for Louis that day. he wanted to tell her to go home, half of his heart wanted her come back to him but he never wanted to force his answers to come out but rather take her answers as a 'no'. because he knew that he couldn't give what she wanted.
he asked the receptionist if where was Louis-"
*flashback*
Ken decided to talk to Aff, wanted to tell that her father needs and she needs to go back... her parents was simply longing for her and he only wanted to help. he wasn't sure if he wants her back to his life; to be his wife... but he refuse to expect his answers, because he knew that Aff wouldn't want to go back with him.
Ken: may i know if Aff Taksaorn's is at her pad? (he asked the receptionist.)
Receptionist: im sorry, but she's not around, sir. she went out a few days ago together with our boss.
Ken: your boss?
Receptionist: she went out with Mr. Atichart and he haven't informed me yet if when they'll go back.
(imagine the scenery where Ken was reading the photocopy and he realize that what he was reading is somewhat similar to what happened awhile ago.)
right now, he dont know what to think. the story wasn't finish yet and he dont know what will happen next, that moment he thought about Anne who's still writing this story. he got inside of his car and went ahead to Rome's place. hoping to see Anne there. and just as what he expected, she was there... play along with Ratana who's still in uniform. Rita was also there, but Rome wasn't around because of work.
when he look up to Anne, she wasn't surprise to see him but rather was pissed seeing her after they met awhile ago.
Ratana: hello, uncle Ken... (the little princess runs to him and gave him a peck kiss.)
Rita: Uncle Ken... what brings you here? (Rita was all cheered up and get Ratana from her who still needs to change clothes after school.)
Anne: uncle Ken, huh???
Rita: (she stared at her and Anne knew why did she call him as 'uncle'.) Rome's at work, he'll be around before dinner.
Ken: i see... actually, i didn't come to see him... i needed to talk to someone whom i think she's in trouble... (Rita frowned by his reply, then she stared at her friend who's arranging Ratana's toys that scattered at the floor. she later gets what he was trying to say.)
Rita: oh, okay... i'll go change Ratana's clothes first and i'll make some snack for you two.
he approach Anne right when Rita left them, then she stand up and cross her arms "what are you trying to say that 'i am' in trouble???", her face looks pissed.
Ken: you're really in trouble... (he let out the photocopy from his pocket.) how come you wrote this kind of story??? (holding the paper and she gets it to read it.)
Anne: you!- you photocopied my story... why!?!
Ken: that's not the point-
Anne: what do you mean that's not the point? after you insulted me awhile ago... you came here to tell me that you photocopied my story???
Ken: fine! im sorry!-
Rita: are you two arguing again?
Anne: yes!
Ken: no...
Anne: what do you mean 'no'?
Ken: i came here to ask your notebook again, i need to borrow it! because i need to know what happens next-
Anne: what!?!
Rita just laugh at them, she didn't expect that Ken would be interested to Anne's story. she just left the two after she brought them some snacks.
Ken: look i need to know what happen to the next story... you stop- (he gets the paper and points out the last part.) you stop at this part and you haven't finish yet!
Anne: you just answered what i supposed to answer. obviously, im not finish with that story and FYI... im not planning to finish it since someone read it already.
Ken: but you should... i need to know what will happen next.
Anne: now i know... you're really crazy. i still didn't forget about what you told me awhile ago and im still mad at you-
Ken: im sorry... now, can you please let me borrow your notebook?
Anne: what if i say no?
Ken: please?
Anne: i havent't wrote anything yet...
Ken: then tell start writing.
Anne even got more pissed because Ken wasn't only arrogant, but definitely a demanding person. he didn't go anywhere and was waiting for her to give out her story because he wanted to read it. she dont know what he ate and acted like that, but she guessed that there's nothing she can do about it.... in some way, it turned to other direction of how he treats her. she wonders if he's interested with her stories though.
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they spent the whole time at the beach and now they were about to do it again, they supposed to return in their rooms and sleep but that didn't happened. because they both think what they want happen next. he reclined her against the wall and they were kissing as if they haven't done it before last night. he was hungry... he hungry to take her tonight... all over again.
as soon as they enter to his room this time, she undresses him... and so he was. there was nothing to be ashamed of since they both wanted to do it again. when he was done stripping her, he take her right away. she could feel him inside of her, it was the same feeling she had last night. it still hurts but he caress her as much as he wanted, he wanted her to feel that no matter how much pain it was... he wanted to feel that she was safe. safe with him.
she wanted to be in his arms forever, his embrace was maybe a steal, like a prisoner that locked in his arms. she wanted to be the prisoner of his arms on that moment. he dont know why the feeling of being with her was somewhat a security that he wanted to gave her. it seemed like it was give and take, he gives and she takes it. he felt that he was in need, needing by her.
however... he haven't felt it yet, if he needs her. the only thing that matters to him is that as long as she was there... that's the time he felt he needs her.
she was peacefully sleeping in his arms, watching her and feeling her breath. he couldn't understand why he have this mixed feelings towards her, he asked himself he was just confuse or not. but there were no answers came out, one thing he knows is that he loves watching her sleeping; sleeping right next to him and feel her warm body against him.
"wait... they made love for second time around???", Ken irritatedly asked Anne who's just showing her notes to him. though it wasn't final, but as for Ken who's reading it... he already predict that it happened already.
Anne: you know what, i dont understand what are you up to with my story.
Ken: you're the one i should ask you that, what are you up to with this story? i dont know if you're doing it purposely or it's- is it just a coincidence-
Anne: what are you trying to say? what do you mean im doing it purposely??? i really dont understand you, i dont know if you're arguing with me or you're mad because you read my story-
Ken: because your story is somewhat similar to what's happening right now!
Anne: what?
Ken: where did you put your brain? why dont you just get it straight?
Anne: because i really dont get it... and if you're asking me if where did i put my brain, i usually put it here (she points out her head.) but facing you right now? i think i jsut left my brain at Rita's house. (she stood up and dont wanna talk to him anymore.) im going now since you're being nonsense!
Ken: wait- (he holds her arm to stop her.) what happens next after they did it?
Anne: i dont know... im having a writer's block and it will take time for me to write again!
he let's go of her arm and she finally went to leave him at the coffee shop. he had a feeling that something happened between Aff and Aum, he dont know why it's such a big matter to him if something happened to them, but what if its true? of course, he cares about Aff's parents. what would they think their daughter?
he immediately called Sum and ask him if where he could find Aum.
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you might probably asking now if what's the point of Anne's character in the story. you will only find out
the answers if its her turn in Ladies Room's story. anyways, Part B will the hurting scene.
and i think you already guessed if what's gonna happen at the next part.
as i was writing this scene, i was able to think on how to execute the hurting scene. but i decided to put it
in part B. also the reason why Ateam's story had so much supporting characters... is because its part of it,
that will lead you to every book series. like what happened to Rome and Rita in book 1, the story somehow
lead to Ateam's story in book 2.