One winter dream

Apsorn Eyes

'It's the most beautiful winter dream for you. Thank you for everything'

Introducing the characters

1. Kwankhao: A 17-year-old girl with a slim figure who lives in Bangkok. She has white skin and black hair that goes down to the middle of her back. It has two black, glowing eyes. Her bright smile is something that always catches the eyes of those around her. Be a considerate person. Looks optimistic and likes to help others.

She really likes looking at pictures of landscapes. But I'm not very good at taking photos.

2. Mek: A young communication student Chulalongkorn University, 19 years old, tall, good figure, honey-colored skin, black hair and double eyelids. Has dimples that often appear with a sincere smile. He is a direct, playful, kind, considerate person. He loves taking pictures and likes to travel long distances.

Synopsis

Kwankhao traveled to stay at home for her aunt in Chiang Mai province. From just coming here at my aunt's request. It turned out that this trip Leading to the unexpected appearance of an important person who we haven't seen for a long time. That person came to say goodbye and tell the last words that he had kept in his heart for a long time.

Before he walked away from her...forever.

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One winter dream

Apsorn Eyes

After flying for an hour from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. and take a taxi from the airport through Chiang Mai city and its many twists and turns. Finally I arrived at my destination. I put down my bag and looked down at the dial of my watch. It is now 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 29.

I arrived at my aunt's house as assigned. I looked around my aunt's house for a while. The cold wind blew and my black hair that reached the middle of my back swayed in the wind. Nothing has changed since my visit to my aunt's house last year. I unlocked the gate and walked inside.

Auntie's house is located in Chiang Mai province. This house is a one-story house. It's secluded and located very far from the main road. The reason I have to watch over this house is Fluffy. It was a poodle-type dog that my aunt loved very much. My aunt is traveling abroad for 5 days and doesn't want Fluffy to eat kibble.

He said that eating kibble causes dogs to get cancer. So he wanted to mix it with rice and minced chicken bones instead. which is the food that Auntie makes Fluffy eat every day And Auntie has some flowers in the garden. If they don't water them for 5 days, those plants will definitely dry up and die. So he called to ask my mother's permission. Let me come watch over your house while you're away.

My mother didn't object. Since my school is already closed for the new year. And my family isn't going anywhere. So my mother allowed it. I didn't argue with anything. If I don't come help look after my aunt's house. Auntie would probably have to rush around and find someone else to watch over the house. I don't want you to be in trouble. And the weather is nice here.

There is a natural scenery. And it is also one of the places where the memories between me and that person remain. I secretly hoped that he might pass by here again.

I went to pick up my bag in my aunt's bedroom. Then he went to perform his assigned duties. is to water the plants Auntie's garden, although it is in a small area, looks like a beautifully arranged garden. I like looking at trees. There are already flowers When I have the opportunity to come to my aunt's house, I like to come and sit here often.

After I finished watering the plants, my next duty was to feed Fluffy. When finished pouring food onto Fluffy's plate I played with it for a while. But then suddenly the sky that at first looked clear Suddenly it became dark and devoid of sunlight. He looked up at the sky and saw only large clouds. There's no sunlight at all.

The sky that was once blue was now a dull grey. The water dripping onto my skin signaled that I should enter the house. I carried Fluffy into his little house and closed the door for him. Then he hurried into the house.

From the time I arrived here until just now There didn't seem to be any sign of rain. But it was strange that the rain fell unexpectedly like this. And it wasn't just raining, it was raining heavily like a storm. I sat hugging a pillow on the living room sofa. I don't like it when it rains. An overcast sky like this makes me feel lonely and depressed. I can't tell you how.

The sudden sound of the doorbell ringing startled me. This area is not an easy route for anyone to pass through. Every time I stop by this house I've never seen anyone pass by here. But why suddenly did someone pass this way today? With both fear and doubt

So I peeked open the curtains. Outside the front fence I saw a person standing. But because the atmosphere outside was so dark, I couldn't see his face. All I knew was that from his appearance it was probably a man. I wondered in my mind who he was, where he came from, and why he had come all this way. However, I don't think I should open the door to let a stranger come into the house with me alone.

While I was thinking about fear and confusion, a familiar voice suddenly sounded through the rain and could be heard.

“Auntie, are you home? Can you please let me go inside and take shelter from the rain...” His voice was very familiar. It sounded exactly like my former close senior's voice.

“I'm Mek, a friend of the Khwan Khao Volunteer Club. who had stopped by here last year Auntie, do you remember me?” Is it really P'Mek? I peeked open the curtain and looked at the man again and it became clear. It's really Phi Mek. Even though he couldn't see his face clearly But looking at his figure, height, and personality It really looks like P'Mek, definitely not wrong.

Knowing this, I hurriedly picked up an umbrella, picked up a key, and went to open the door for him to come into the house to take shelter from the rain.

I quickly told him to take a shower, wash his hair and change clothes. Then I realized that it was almost 1 p.m. Haven't eaten lunch yet. And I think P'Mek is probably still the same. So I prepared to warm up the food my aunt made for me in the refrigerator. and set the table I finished setting the table just as P'Mek finished taking a shower.

So I invited him to eat together. But his expression didn't look good. His face was very pale and he walked strangely.

“Rice, what about Auntie? Aren't you at home? And why is rice here?” he asked in a languid voice. After sitting and eating in awkward silence for a while, I thought he wouldn't talk to me anymore.

“My aunt went on a trip abroad for 5 days, so I was assigned to watch over your house. And what about Mek? What are you doing here?” I asked him, his face still.

“I'm on my way to the mountain. The mountain where we used to do volunteer work. The university is on New Year's break right now. I miss you here. So I want to come back and visit the villagers again. And I want to come back and take pictures of the atmosphere as well.” P'Mek's answer made me think back to last year's New Year's holiday.

The Volunteer Club made an appointment to go do volunteer work at this mountain. The person who proposed this idea was me. I know that about 12 kilometers from this house there is a small mountain in the wilderness. This mountain has many conveniences and appliances that are not easily accessible. And it is a mountain that not many people know. It would be good if the volunteer club would go and help the villagers who live on that mountain.

We traveled using the club advisor's pickup truck. During the trip we stopped at many different places. This aunt's house was also one of the places we stopped by. It was the most fun and farthest volunteering trip our club has ever been on.

“Thank you very much for letting me stay and take shelter from the rain,” he said in his slow voice, bringing my thoughts back to the present. After speaking, he forced a smile. His mouth looked paler than usual.

"nevermind But is Brother Mek sick? The expression doesn't look good at all. If you can't travel, you can stay here first. If you feel better, then continue your journey.”

“If rice is allowed, fine. In fact, I feel like I'm not feeling well as well. Thank you very much for the rice.”

After finishing eating I brought medicine to relieve headaches for Brother Mek. and agreed to let him sleep on the living room sofa As for me, I slept in my aunt's bedroom as usual. His eyes were closed and his calm posture made me realize that he was asleep. He fell asleep quickly. He fell asleep as soon as I finished preparing his pillow and blanket.

I secretly dragged a chair and sat next to him. Those double eyelids The nose is prominent and shaped. And the lips that always smile with his cute dimples I really miss everything about him. I haven't seen or contacted him for the past 1 year. I've sent messages to him both on social networks and on my mobile phone.

But he never answered me. I'm both angry and nostalgic and sad. Even though the two of us used to be very close. But when the time came for him to part, He lost contact and ignored me at all.

I know P'Mek from the volunteer club at school. I signed up for this club with my best friend in Mathayom 2 while he was in Mathayom 4. There were only six members in the club. And in one academic year there will be one off-site volunteer activity. Therefore, the club members are quite close to each other. P'Mek is a kind, considerate person and loves traveling. So he came to join this club.

I am especially close to P'Mek. Because we can talk to each other. And I liked talking to him more than talking to other people. Maybe it's because I like the fact that he's so direct. When do I ask for advice? He always gives me honest advice. And P'Mek himself often comes to talk to me as well. Therefore making the two of us especially close.

And another reason may be P'Mek's hobby is photography. When I just joined a new club He just recently started practicing photography. Personally, I am a person who likes looking at nature and looking at beautiful landscapes through pictures. But I don't know how to take pictures. When I found out that he liked to take pictures.

and always carries a camera with him So I talked with him and asked him for advice about photography. Meanwhile he knows I like looking at photos. So he often shows me pictures he's taken. to frequently ask for feedback from me Perhaps because of this, the two of us were able to become close in a short period of time.

I only realized that I liked P'Mek last year when Dao, a beautiful, good-natured, and good student, who was in the same class as me, Come and ask me to be a matchmaker for you to get to know P'Mek. I couldn't refuse her. So he agreed. The fact that I helped you It made me start to realize that I liked P'Mek.

But since I thought he didn't like me that way It would be pointless for me to keep him away from other people and not help a good friend get his hopes fulfilled. So I helped the two of them become closer and closer. Meanwhile, I felt a little sorry deep in my heart when I saw that the two of them looked so good together.

But at least if it's something that will make two people happy. Shouldn't I just keep doing it? Until finally that girl decided to confess her love to P'Mek. But in the end, she was not satisfied. She said that P'Mek already liked someone else. I know this already. I didn't feel any more happy or sad than before.

And even if P'Mek really likes someone That person probably wouldn't be me anyway. If he really likes me What must he do? Something has been going on for a long time. But we've been close for a long time. I still don't see him showing any reaction.

Time passed until P'Mek finally graduated from Mathayom 6. After it ended, he was torn. Contact now I just heard that he got accepted into the faculty of his dreams, Communication Arts, Chulalongkorn University. So I texted and called him hoping to congratulate him. But no matter how much I tried to contact him, he never responded.

Until I wondered if he had forgotten. that I once knew this person named Kwankhao But from hearing him call my name so affectionately just now, I also remember clearly that I once stopped by this house when we were doing volunteer work together. It made me even more curious. What reason does he have? That's why I've made up my mind to not contact this junior back at all.

But I have to accept it. That I was secretly happy to see him again. After not seeing each other for a long time Even though contact has been lost Even though we haven't met at all. But I still like him and miss him. Around me right now, there is no one who gets along with me as well as he does.

After sitting and thinking about various stories for a while I began to feel sleepy along with the sick person sleeping next to me. and finally fell asleep

I woke up from a dream. The clock face said 5:00 p.m., so I got up to give Fluffy dinner. Now the rain has stopped. But the floor in front of the house is still wet. It shows that it has only recently stopped falling.

Around 5:30 p.m. after feeding and sitting with the furry for a while. So I walked into the house. I saw P'Mek sit up on the sofa and drink the water I had prepared along with the painkillers. His expression looked a little better. But his face and mouth still looked pale. He said he felt better now.

But still have a slight headache. So I told him to sit and wait for me. I'll call you again when I'm done preparing the food.

While I was setting the table I suddenly felt a tickle in my waist. When I turned around, it was no one else. It's Brother Mek who is tickling me. Because of the ticklishness, I laughed loudly. But I refuse to be bullied by myself. I extended my hand to tickle P'Mek. So it turned out that we were playing with each other.

and laughing like a crazy person Until I tripped over my own feet. Startled, I grabbed P'Mek's shirt as an anchor. It turned out that I wasn't the only one who fell. But P'Mek also fell on me. When he regained consciousness, he turned over and lay next to me instead. We turned our heads to look at each other.

and automatically burst out laughing together Brother Mek's anger that had accumulated for a long time had subsided. At least he didn't distance himself or change. I stood up first. Then he held out his hand for Brother Mek to shake. P'Mek pulled my hand and struggled to get up. He staggered a bit.

"Are you okay, Brother Mek?"

“Very comfortable,” he replied, smiling. A wide sincere smile The dimples on his cheeks made his smile even more adorable. I finally saw it. The smile that I have missed for a long time

during eating We talked and exchanged many stories, although the anger had subsided. But I still wonder Why did he lose contact like that? I wanted to ask him many times. But he always interrupted me by saying something before I could ask him.

So I think don't ask just yet to spoil the atmosphere. You can ask again.

the next morning I woke up early Hurry and complete both daily tasks. (take care of the tree and the fluffy one) then go into the house to prepare breakfast Brother Mek had already woken up. So the two of us ate together. Today his face looks much better. But I was surprised that his face and mouth still looked pale.

After finishing eating He went to sleep and rest. As for me, I walked outside to get some air. and walked back to sit in the same corner of the backyard. I felt like there was someone in the corner of my eye. I was startled, so I quickly turned to look. It turned out that it was P'Mek who was standing and taking my photo. He complained that he couldn't sleep so he got up and looked for something to do.

I told him not to take pictures of me, but he didn't listen until I couldn't take it anymore and tried to grab the camera from him. Hoping to delete funny pictures of myself But I couldn't grab it. He himself ran away. But the harder I tried to run, I couldn't keep up. Finally, I gave up. Pausing to rest on the floor in front of the house. and let him take photos as he pleases

After sitting and resting for a while, I was tired. So I decided to ask about the things that were lingering in my heart.

"P'Mek, can I ask you something?" I thought I'd ask about the lack of contact.

“Rice, it's not time yet. If and when are you ready? I'll definitely explain it to you. Please wait,” he replied as if he could read my mind about what I was going to ask. I was surprised by his strange behavior and words. But I kept quiet. As soon as he's ready, he'll probably give me the answer.

Time passed until it was time for dinner. After finishing eating P'Mek hurriedly went to bed. I pretended to be doing something for the time being, but when I was sure he was already asleep. I dragged a chair and sat next to him. and picked up his cell phone and pretended to secretly take some pictures of him. In order to take revenge from the incident during the day

But suddenly he opened his eyes. Startled, I hurriedly picked up the phone in my hand. But I couldn't collect it in time. He suddenly grabbed my arm. His hands were so cold that I was startled.

“Listen to me carefully.” His expression looked very serious. I'm about to explain to you what I'm wondering about.

“I have secretly liked rice for a long time.” He looked deep into my eyes. His eyes were very firm and serious.

“What are you talking about?” I said softly. Am I deaf when I hear him say he likes me?

“I felt attracted to rice from the first time we talked. sparkling eyes Rice's bright smile It makes me feel good every time I see rice. His words of encouragement and optimistic nature always gave me the strength to face any problems. And rice is one of

Important inspiration and encouragement that made me pass the Communication Arts exam at Chulalongkorn University.” His words made my heart swell. Am I that valuable to him?

“In the beginning we just got to know each other. I happened to know that Khao really likes looking at pictures of landscapes. Because I want to be close and want to impress Rice. So I lied to Rice and said I was practicing taking photos. When speaking In that way, you need to take responsibility for your own words. I saved up money to buy a camera for about two or three months.

Along with purchasing a photography technique manual to study. From just being one big lie It turned out that it was the starting point for me to know my own heart. that I have fallen in love with photography Since then, I set a goal to pass the exam. Faculty of Communication Arts, Chulalongkorn University, majoring in Film and Still Photography.

When setting a goal like this So I tried hard to read books. And every time I'm discouraged or very tired Kao always gives me encouragement. Rice is the person who sparks dreams. and it is both an important encouragement that makes my dreams come true. I also want to thank you very much. But I don't know how to say it so it doesn't...

Don't let it look too special... Don't let it seem like you like rice too much.” He began to blush as he said this last sentence. His awkward expression showed that he was a bit shy.

“Actually, I want to confess all my feelings for Khao before I graduate from Mathayom 6, but... but I don't know how to tell Khao. I'm not brave enough to speak out. Because I know that rice helps to be a matchmaker for the stars. When I saw rice I did that. It made me confident that Rice probably didn't like me.

If Khao liked him, he wouldn't volunteer. Knowing this, I was afraid that if I confessed everything, Then it will make rice uncomfortable because rice doesn't think the same way. Finally, I thought that it was probably time to give up. But I probably won't be able to give up if I keep dealing with rice like this. So I intended that after graduating from Mathayom 6

I won't contact Khao until I've made up my mind. But even though I don't contact Khao at all. Still can't help but think about rice. Plus, I feel really confused.” He frowned slightly as he spoke.

“Until finally, I decided that Will stop by and come back to visit here again. Places we've been to Volunteer together for the last time And will try to stop by Auntie Khao's house as well. If you happen to find rice here I will tell you all my feelings about everything. Things that have been lingering for a long time will finally disappear from your mind.

And I found real food too.” He smiled a little.

“So I wanted to tell you before I left that I'm sorry, rice. who did not contact Khao at all Just because of my stupid idea. Please forgive me. Don't hold me against you.” He made a pleading look in his eyes asking me to forgive him, so I smiled a little. and nodded at him in response. When he saw that, he smiled widely.

“Thank you, thank you for all the smiles, all the friendship, all the encouragement that I have ever given you. It really means a lot to you…” His warm smile and frank words made my heart flutter.

“And the last sentence is the most important. I like rice."

Everything he said left me helpless. Especially the last sentence My heart was pounding, my face was hot, my hands were trembling, so I silently said something else. When he saw that I had not responded to his confession, I saw for a moment that he looked sad. But he changed back and acted as if nothing had happened.

He probably didn't want me to notice and didn't want him to feel embarrassed. After a while I excused myself to sleep.

I still don't have the courage to say that I feel the same way about him. Please give me time to gather up my courage. Just a moment, Brother Mek. Soon Brother Mek will hear the words. That's from the mouth of the rice itself.

the next morning I woke up at 6:00 a.m. last night and didn't sleep well. Restless all night It's because of the power of P'Mek's words. I walked outside the house to breathe the morning air. Saw Mek playing with Fluffy. He carried a travel backpack on his back. Probably ready to continue traveling.

“Brother Mek, are you going now?” He nodded in response and smiled slightly.

"It's time for me to go." With that, he stood up. Dust off your pants a little. and turned to bid me farewell

“Before I go, I have a souvenir for you. Keep it safe.” He took out something from his wallet and handed it to me. When I received it, I realized that it was a photo of me and P'Mek. In this picture, the two of us smile happily. While P'Mek was raising his hand In this picture, he looks like he's stroking my head.

But in truth, he never kissed my head. Probably going to play with my hair. At what point did he let someone secretly take the photo? I didn't realize it at all.

He smiled widely and waved goodbye to me. Then he turned and prepared to walk towards the gate. But I held him back. and whispered to him,

"P'Mek, I like P'Mek too." After saying that, his face turned red. How dare I speak out? His eyes seemed to have quite a bit of shock in them. When he came to his senses, he smiled broadly and said to me,

“What are you mumbling?” I pursed my lips and lightly hit his arm. His eyes and smile showed that he heard everything clearly. But he just said this sentence to tease me.

“P'Mek plays on social networks sometimes. Answer some rice messages. Otherwise, I'll be disappointed." At the end of the sentence He laughed gently at my words. He smiled and waved goodbye to me one last time. I don't know if I just thought that his eyes and smile looked strangely sad.

Then he slowly walked away. As I looked at his back as he walked away I felt strangely empty. Feels like I might never see him again. But before I could think of anything else Suddenly, a bright light shone into my eyes. Until I had to close my eyes and raise my hands to protect them. Then suddenly it was like there was some kind of force that made me fall to the ground. along with his consciousness slowly fading away little by little

I woke up to the sound of my phone ringing. I didn't realize how I came to sleep on the bed in my aunt's room. I quickly picked up the phone that was sitting on the bedside table. My best friend called and said Brother Mek has died. since three days ago While riding the bus to travel Bangkok-Chiang Mai

The car overturned and fell off a cliff in the middle of the night. The police had only recently found the body.

Hearing this, I couldn't do anything. My hands trembled, my throat was dry, and I felt hot at the corners of my eyes. Has he really died? Will I never see him again? The clear water flowing from the corners of my eyes reminded me that this was not a dream. But how is it possible? And what is Brother Mek that I met three days ago?

Or is it all just a dream? I hurriedly opened the calendar on my mobile phone. Today is December 31st. If I really just dreamed, So I can stay asleep for 3 days while I'm confused? Out of the corner of my eye, I saw something on the table at the head of the bed. I picked it up and looked at it.

It was that photo that P'Mek gave me before leaving. Picture of the two of us together Turn it over and look at the back of the picture. There is a message written on it.

'It's the most beautiful winter dream for you. Thank you for everything'

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