Bangkok
"I'm glad that our dream to merge the companies will come true soon" Tanapon said smiling widely while shaking hands with Mudchima Pluempitiviriyavaj, a business tycoon extending his branch in New York. They were celebrating their companies deal and another happy news for them.
"Me too," Mudchima replied tightening their handshake, "And for the kids too," he grinned.
Tanapon smiled, "Perth and Bua will make a lovely couple." He said lifting the champagne's flute to his mouth.
"I'm sure Joan already discussed with Tuli about the arrangement." Mudchima exclaimed before sitting down on the expensive couch.
"Women," Tanapon grinned. "Well, next month seems appropriate since I'm going back to England."
Mudchima nodded his head agreeing, "For Bua and Perth" he lifted his flute.
"And for Tanapon and Mudchima !" Tanapon cheered clinking their flutes together.
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It was a cloudy morning, the sky was grey but rain was yet to fall. Saint was rushing to his mother's room while balancing a tray of breakfast in his hands. He was worried of Jew's wellbeing since she told him that she was not feeling so well the day before.
Saint twisted the knob without knocking on the door first. He frowned when he saw Jew was laying on the bed bundled up in a thin blanket. He sighed.
"Mae...," Saint called his mother.
He was answered by a dry cough. "Son, baby?" Jew croaked opening her heavy eyes but smiling when she saw her beloved son.
Saint rushed to his mother's side before putting the tray on the side table. "Mae, how are you feeling now? Do you need to go to the hospital." Saint asked while helping his mother to lean her back on the adjacent wall.
Jew smiled at him, "Oh, Son. This is nothing. I'm feeling much better since I came back from the clinic yesterday. Seems like the medicine has kicked in."
"But.." Saint protested.
"Shh, I'm alright honey. There's no need for you to worry that much." Jew soothed her son.
"Do you want to go to the private hospital? If you're worrying about money, we can use mine." Saint said remembering about his saving in his bank account since he had worked there.
"You're so sweet, but you don't have to." Jew smiled while caressing Saint's soft cheek. "Our employer had arranged the best clinic for their staff."
"Are you sure? And what did the doctor said yesterday?" Saint asked worriedly.
"I am, honey. Nothing serious, just normal fever." Jew assured him. "Now, put that pout away from your pretty face." She said averting the subject while pulling at Saint's chin.
Saint smiled at his mother. "You need to eat. I got some chicken noodle soup from the kitchen for you and this is warm tea. Only then you can have your medicine."
"You're going to be an awesome husband and mother one day Son," Jew smiled fondly at Saint.
Saint blushed at that compliment. "Eat now while it's still warm." He said while lifting a spoonful of soup to his mother's mouth.
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Saint did his work as usual. He was wiping on the expensive marble top distractingly with his mind keep worrying about his mother's health. His mother could be quite stubborn at some time but he was satisfied when Albert gave her a few days off to rest. He noticed that his mother was working harder than usual even doing more over time work. Saint had advised her to not to push herself but his mother was smart to always averting the subject. Saint sighed again.
