Chapter 13:
Ryn opened her house door and her mom came running to her and gave Ryn a tight hug, “I miss you so much Ryn.” Ryn hugged her mom as tight, “I missed you as well.” They let go and Ryn’s mom looked down to Ryn’s leg where Hom was holding onto Ryn’s coat. “Hello,...you must be Hom. Don’t be shy, it’s tais.” Ryn’s mom held out her arms and Hom walked into them, Ryn’s mom hugged Hom tightly as well. “Come, let’s go see grandpa.” Ryn’s mom took Hom by the hand and Ryn followed after.
After settling things into her room Ryn took out her phone, it was five pm in California so that means it’s still morning in Thailand. Ryn thought and then called Paeng, “Hello Paeng,....Yes, we made it home. How’s everyone?......That’s good. Yes, I’m finalizing everything so it’s all set when you guys get here. Remember to practice everyday once and send me a recording….okay, have a nice and safe day.” Ryn hung up the phone call.
Paeng walked into the cafe and ordered, “Yes, can I have a green milk tea, light on ice and no pearls please. Thank you.” After putting her wallet back in her bag Paeng turned around but bumped into someone, afraid she was going to fall he caught her right arm, Paeng’s face was nearly touching his, “Are you okay miss?” Paeng broke eye contact and looked down of embarrassment and picked herself from his arm. “Ow, Paeng, it’s you.” Paeng looked up and it was Tin. “Oh, Mr. Tum….Um, I mean Tin.” Tin gave a light smile. “I’m so sorry, I wasn’t looking, I really thought there wasn’t anyone behind me.” Paeng said, taking a step back. “It’s okay, are you okay?” Tin asked with Paeng nodding in reply. Paeng looked around noticing the counter workers and other customers in the cafe were looking with a smile and some giggling. ‘This is so embarrassing’ Paeng had thought and went to the corner to take a seat. Paeng scrolled through her phone after a few seconds she saw person standing in front of her, looking up it was Tin, “May I join you?” Paeng took a moment to answer, “Oh, yes go ahead.” she replied with a light smile. “Um, I asked for your number from Ryn the other day and I’ve been meaning to text you but I haven’t gotten the courage.” Paeng was shocked as to why he asked Ryn for her number, with her heart quickly beating after. “It’s that I wanted to ask you,” Paeng’s heart was for sure going to jump out of her chest now, “-UM, Tin, would you excuse me for a moment?” Tin was a little startled, “Oh sure.” Paeng smiled and got up and went to the restroom. When she got into the bathroom she let out a breath, what was he going to ask her and why was she reacting this way. Paeng looked in the mirror, “Why are you acting like this Paeng? You don’t even know what he’s going to ask.” After fixing her cardigan she walked back to the table. When Paeng sat down she noticed their drinks had already came. Tin took a sip of his and then placed it down, “I’m so sorry, what was it you wanted to ask me?” Tin looked down and smiled, maybe even blush, “Umm, it’s I want to take Ryn out on a date, but I wanted to ask you somethings about her, like what’s her favorite type of food and such. Since you two are like sisters, I’m sure you’d know.” Paeng smiled, “Awww, how sweet. Well I think I can answer any question you have. Ask away.”
After getting into her car Paeng let out a sign, ‘Are you serious Paeng, you thought he’d have a question for “you”? Are you dumb?’ Paeng put her hands to her face feeling embarrassed to herself. ‘Tin must really like P’Ryn huh?......’ Paeng’s mood died down. ‘Of course he would, Ryn is a respective and and proper lady, only someone with good eyes would see that…’
Ryn got ready for bed as Hom was already asleep. Ryn’s mom walked into her room, “How’s everything baby?” She came over who was sitting at her makeup desk and brushed Ryn’s hair back from her face, “It’s amazing. Like how I’d dream it would be.” Ryn’s mom smiled, “Thanks to you for working all this time and buying us this big house and living a comfortable life.” Ryn turned to her mom and hugged her waist, “I’m happy you’re happy.” Ryn’s mom hugged her back, “But why did you decide to come home earlier?” “I just couldn’t wait to see you and dad again.” Ryn looked at her mom and smiled. “Alright, I miss you too.” She gave Ryn a kiss on the head and Ryn gave her mom a kiss back on the cheeks. “Good night and sweet dreams Ryn.” Her mom said walking out the door, “You too mom.” Ryn said and her mom shut the door closed. Ryn got into her bed and looked at Hom, when her phone sent a notification. Ryn picked up her phone and saw a message from Paeng: “P’Ryn guess who I ran into today?” with a smiling face, Ryn replied, “You’re soulmate?”
Paeng: P’Ryn right now is not
the time to be joking. I saw
Tin today at the cafe and
guess what he told me?”
Ryn: Awwww, did he confess his love for you?
Paeng: No, he told me he wanted
to take a beautiful lady on a
date when she gets back
from over seas.=)
Ryn: Who?
Paeng: That’s for you to guess,
hehe
Ryn sat a little unassured, ‘surly Paeng didn’t mean me….’ that doesn’t make sense.
Ryn: I’m guessing you, when we come back
from competition.
Paeng: You’ll have to see and wait.
I’ll stop bothering you now since it’s
night time in America. Good night
and sweet dreams P’Ryn.
Ryn: Good night and Sweet dreams too Paeng.
Paeng set her phone down on her desk. Thinking, what’s this feeling she’s getting…’-snap out of it Paeng’ she got up and grabbed her purse heading out for lunch.
Peang closed the car door and started her car up when she heard her phone ring, she picked it up, “Hello Paeng, are you are your lunch break already?” Sirin said from the other end. “Yes” Paeng replied. “Let’s go have lunch together.” Sirin told Paeng. “Okay, see you at our usual spot…..Okay, see you.” Paeng hung up and drove off. Paeng walked in and saw Sirin already sitting at the table, “Hi Sirin.” Sirin looked up, “Hi Paeng. Have you heard anything from P’Ryn today?” Paeng nodded, “Yes, she said Hom and Ryn got home already and to practice and send videos everyday. And she’ll see us soon.” Sirin smiled, “I miss P’Ryn already.” Paeng gave a light slime, “Me too, but we’ll see her soon.” Sirin smiled back, “Yes we will. And I already ordered food for us.” “Okay” Paeng said when her phone sent a notification sound. “Text Message from……” Paeng opened the message, “Hello Paeng, it’s Tin I forgot to thank you earlier this morning. Thank you for helping me.” Paeng put her phone away and the food started to come out. Paeng and Sirin started to eat but Paeng was out in a daz. Sirin looked at Paeng and tried to study her, “..Paeng” Sirin said but Paeng continued playing with her rice, “..Paeng.” Sirin said a little more aggressiveness, Paeng looked up, “Yes?” Sirin made a slight confused face, “What are you thinking about? You seem so concentrated…..is it a boy?” Sirin gave Paeng a blushing look. “Ummm not really.” Paeng replied, “Si, can I ask you a question?” “Of course, what is it?” Sirin asked putting her spoon down. “Paeng placed her’s down too, “What is the feeling of liking someone who likes someone else? It is being greedy?” Sirin grabbed Paeng’s hand that was resting on the table, “It’s not being greedy, you’re not doing anything wrong. Who is this man who took your heart?” Paeng tilted her head, “No one, just wanted to know for future use.” Sirin smiled looking away, “I don’t believe you, but I’ll let you go now. I’ll make you tell me when we get home later on.” Sirin smlied at Paeng then continued eating as did Paeng.