A young female writer who returns to meet someone from whom she once left. without explanation

The owner of the birthday party saw the younger sibling who was as close as a younger sister standing alone holding a drink. He was worried that the younger sibling would be lonely, so he took the hand of the slightly larger sibling and walked towards the young man who was standing alone holding a drink. too He was in casual clothes, looking comfortable. He turned his head to look at the two young women with interest.

“This is Mr. Atthasamutsophon. It's my boss.” P'Ae, my lovely senior friend. Introducing you to a handsome young man with a good personality. From looking at it, I'd guess he's probably 35 years old.

Then P'Ae turned to the young woman.

“As for this, this is Nong Fa, a member of Ae's group, Boss.”

“Hello,” the woman raised her hand in greeting. When seniors who have known each other for a long time finish introducing themselves using Thai manners that may not seem very graceful. But it is natural, not exaggerated.

"Oh, please leave Nong Fa with Boss first. I'd like to go welcome the other guests first."

“I'm fine,” the young man responded immediately.

“Oh.... Brother Ae Fa has grown up. You can take care of yourself.” She said with a slight glare but a slight smile on her lips as is her style.

And the birthday party owner was dressed in a light pink casual dress. I walked towards the food and drink booth. To greet and talk with many friends who came to the event today.

Eronnapa Yupisuk, a small, beautiful girl who is still single As is typical for a confident woman, she works as a secretary for a publishing house that has a wider network of work than just typing.

Ae is a secretary even though she didn't graduate in this field. But with past experience working as a mass media, DJ, and writer, she has the flexibility to work for this company without having to adjust much, which is pleasing to the management. and is loved by co-workers

“Nong Fah Riab graduated from the same place as Khun Ae?” The young man turned and asked. With a slightly smiling face A slightly suspicious look

“Yes, P'Ae is Fa's Auntie.” She answered ceremoniously. Because I'm still not familiar with the person I'm talking to. Being the boss of your senior Even though he called her “Nong Fa” seems familiar already.

“I'm sorry....I used to know someone who studied at the same school as Nong Fah. Her face is similar to Nong Fa's as well.”

The girl frowned and her eyes widened slightly. Inquiry form

“Really, but it was a long time ago. Almost 10 years ago.”

“Oh....and where are you now?” she asked, starting to enjoy talking to the young man in front of her.

“I don't know either,” he answered her. and looking at her face With eyes like he was thinking about something in his heart

"Oh...." This time she exclaimed, tilting her head slightly like a curious person.

The young man noticed the young woman more and more in her expression. So she looked directly back at him, like an "eye for an eye".

“I'm not joking, I'm not pretending to make up a story,” he hurriedly explained, afraid of being mistaken for being like other men who like to find ways to talk to women by saying...we've known each other before. Or... something like that.

So she responded with all the good manners she could muster.

"Yes, I know. I haven't said anything yet."

“Nong Fa makes a face. It's like you don't believe me. You're afraid you'll think it's a common market joke that they use." He tried to explain further. As well as observing her facial expressions, eyes, and demeanor.

She smiled at him to put him at ease. She didn't think the way he was worried. It was just a normal reaction that she liked to show, so she asked him further. Let him relax.

"Then try telling the story so that heaven might know that girl."

He actually relaxed his breath just a little bit. If you didn't look carefully you wouldn't know and he prayed that she wouldn't notice either.

"Let's go find a chair to sit and talk about." With that, he raised his right hand and gently touched the woman's left elbow. Lead the way to two long wooden chairs along the fence. There are large trees with spreading branches and leaves that provide shade when the sun is shining.

But now it was evening and there was a gentle wind blowing. Enough to feel comfortable It is also a different side from the side where many people gather together.

Both he and she sat down on different chairs that were placed perpendicular to each other. Make the conversation partner not feel uncomfortable or too distant from each other

“Have Khun Attha been working in this field for a long time?” She tried to find something else to talk about. To create a more friendly feeling

“You can call me Pee Attha. Like I call you. How about Nong Fa?"

....Really...are you starting to get closer too quickly?...she thought to herself. and stared sternly Squinting a little to the side in style, but that's okay. Let's keep talking. In case you get the plot of a new novel for free.

She probably doesn't know every move she makes. Always in his sight It made him even more suspicious, but he still kept his emotions in check.

He began to tell about his work as she asked.

“I took over management from my older brother. Before that, we started as a small company. There are a few staff members who use the house as an office.”

That "home office", her intrusive nature has begun to show.

“Yes, but in those days I didn't buy the kind that they made at home. A sales office like today where we have to use our home as a place of work. For the convenience of my brother, who at that time was the real boss.”

He paused for a moment and saw the woman's intently listening gaze, so he continued.

“As for Khun Ae, who joined us 4 years ago, at that time I had only been taking over the management for my brother for a year. There is a separate office but it is not far from Home. The office is very original.”

He emphasized the word home office, which made her feel a little amused. It's like he has some sense of humor in him. Begin to let go of the personality of the executive.

Then he acted like he suddenly remembered something.

“But I still don't know what Nong Fa's job is.”

“I thought I wouldn't ask again.” As soon as I left my mouth, She quickly covered her mouth with her hand. I was afraid that I would use words that were inappropriate for my status. And then he smiled dryly.

“Fah is a freelance writer. I just finished writing one story. It's still free right now."

“Don't tell me you're looking for a new plot.”

"Yes, in case I got a new plot from P'Attha, haha." She made a slightly cheeky face.

“What kind of work does Nong Fah write?”

“There are a variety of short stories, articles, comedies, dramas, whatever plot you can think of.”

“Okay, if this conversation It will give Nong Fah something to write about. I'd be happy to," the young man offered eagerly.

“Where were we talking just now?”

“Uh.............”

“Oh..I just remembered that I came to manage the business in place of my older brother for a year. I got Khun Ae to be the secretary. Ae can help with many things more than the word secretary because she has done a lot of work related to these things.”

“Yes, P'Ae Keng is cute and has a good-natured personality. Since time immemorial, when I first went to study, I got P'Ae. Help recommend every matter. Both studying and working,” he said while nodding his head to confirm another way, the look in his eyes indicating true admiration for the person mentioned. It is not a courtesy to each other according to social etiquette.

“Before that, Nong Fa would let me tell a story. This person who looks like Nong Fa.” He returned to the matter that he had intended to discuss in the beginning.

“Um...yeah, that's a bit off topic.” She smiled again. A natural, bright smile

“How do you know that woman?”

Attha pretended to think for a moment and then continued.

“He came to work with my brother to do part-time work. She passed the preliminary test. About to begin the work in earnest She suddenly disappeared and I contacted her many times. She refused to come back to work.”

"Why? Will you tell me the reason?"

“She did not answer the phone directly but left a message with someone at home. But she never contacted me back.”

“There must be a reason.”

“My brother told me that before that. I talked to her.” He paused a bit. Then he continued. "My story"

Fa looked at Attha's face thoughtfully and with an expression of interest in the story he was telling.

“My brother saw Lek's behavior that was inappropriate for her. Lek was a co-worker. She was probably suspicious, so he told her that I was interested in her. causing Lek to be dissatisfied and then acted badly towards his younger sibling.”

"Lek, is he P' Atth's boyfriend?"

“We are very close because we work together. There were only a few employees in the office. So it's more friendly. But it has not yet come to an agreement. If we were to be lovers these days, we'd say we're still in the study stage."

"Oh..a modern term." He began to be unsure if she was teasing or biting a little. But he acted like he didn't care and continued.

“Maybe the fact that Lek threw it at her was the reason that made her dissatisfied and disappear.”

"Do you know that Brother Attha is interested in you?"

“I haven't said anything yet and I'm not sure. The friendship that I offered How will you feel? Do you know that this is a special friendship?”

“Phi Attha, do you think the poison of jealousy in women is scary?” she asked in return.

“I didn't know, I didn't think about it at the time. As I said, Lek and I haven't agreed to be lovers yet. So I didn't think that I have a boyfriend myself, but maybe I'm thinking about it or not. I can't repay you either.”

"And if you think that P'Attha is a boyfriend with someone named Lek?"

The young man began to think. Then there was a slightly dull expression on his face. Before speaking

"He probably thinks I'm a flirt and can't be trusted. Is that right, Nong Fa?"

“He probably just isolated himself because he didn't want to be someone else's third party. Don't you want P'Attha and Lek to have more problems?'

“Be optimistic, just in case it turns out.” The young man's expression looked better as before.

“There are many women who have close, normal conversations with their male friends. It's like there's no gender discrimination. Until causing the man's girlfriend to misunderstand and become an escalated matter. Some women solve problems from the beginning. Before the matter becomes a big issue by fading yourself away,” Fah explained as if it was a normal thing for women that men might not understand.

“Oh, it's a pity. That she hasn't yet known the truth."

Then the atmosphere fell into silence for a period of time, as if everyone was waiting. Who will speak first?

“And the person named Lek uh...after that....” The young woman began to break the silence first. But he stammered and didn't finish his sentence.

“Lek and I can't go together. After I learned about it from my brother I sat and thought and became even more confident that my heart was with someone. As for Lek, it wasn't the case."

“Phi Attha didn't go after her after that, right?”

The young man immediately refused.

“I went, although actually I couldn't help but worry that Will she hate it and say that I'm a flirtatious man? I still tried to follow her to where she studied in case I could find her. There will be a chance to explain to her to understand me.”

“But I haven't found her.”

“Yes, I didn't see it at all. I went about 4-5 times and walked around in circles and never saw it. I didn't dare to ask anyone at that time. If you're brave enough, ask someone who studies in the same faculty as you. You might be able to meet him.”

“Maybe it's because it's your last semester, so there are few classes. Most of the time is spent on projects. So I don't come to the group much."

Attha sat still and considered for a moment. and then blurted out

“Probably yes. When she applied for the job, she said that she wanted to gain experience before graduating and have fewer study hours. It gives me free time to get a job. It's true, I just realized."

“What is your brother Attha's name?” The sky suddenly changed to ask about this matter without any clarification.

The young man was half surprised, half considering something. And then give the answer

"My brother's name is P'Sakorn Samutsophon."

“Is that Achan Sakorn, a famous cartoonist from that era?”

The young man smiled with sparkling eyes and spoke with hope.

“Nong Fa Sakao Duean, right?”

“Do you remember Fah's name, Brother Attha?” The woman raised her voice slightly and showed an astonished expression to the other party.

“Remember, never forget. Even the tone of speech The facial expressions, the look in the eyes, even though it was only a short period of getting to know each other, it was impressive. There will never be a day I can forget.”

“I am very happy to see Nong Fah again. I'm really happy.” The young man smiled sincerely on his face and eyes.

Atth's words and gestures made Fa feel happy as well. It's like finding some missing pieces of the puzzle.

Soothing