The Marigold Wilts As the Daisies Blooms

Chapter 8

~Phairoh POV~

Today is an important day! The day I get my freedom! The day that bitch I call an aunt finally leaves me. I woke up super early, baked my batches for today and dressed up in a formal shirt and a floral skirt, took my bag, and went to the law firm. I even wore my self-esteem bra, nothing can stop me now. Confidence level 100%!! 

I walked into the building through the revolving door and the huge ceilings with chandeliers were overwhelming. Confidence level 94.3%. I asked the people in the lobby for the floor number and went up. 

The designs were extraordinary. The elevator door opened right into an office. The walls were a beautiful teal color with minimal designs. It had a royal look, especially with the chandelier. I reached the front desk and said "hello, Mr. PEte phongsatorn ref-referred me to your firm" I started stammering. WHY?

"Could you please tell me what the issue is, do you have an appointment, which lawyer are you consulting?" I wasn't prepared for this! Pete didn't tell me anything! THat bitch pulled a prank, didn't he? "Um.. look this is my first time here, I need a lawyer, anyone will do," I said. She looked me up and down and told me to wait in the lobby. What do I look like if I can't afford their lawyers?

I sat there and time passed. 10 minutes....15 minutes....27 minutess....35 I almost dozed off. Why is it taking so long to find someone? I went up to the front desk and screamed (stammered) 

"Wwhat is going on? Is it that hard to find a free attorney? I can go to other places you know!" I screamed. That girl, she was just chilling with her friend and having coffee. Confidence level 76%. Yeah, why would they help a country bumpkin who was dumb enough to be fooled by her aunt anyways?

"Ladies, is there any problem? I heard someone speak in an authoritative tone. I looked back and there was a tall woman in a maroon suit with some papers in her hand and steel-rimmed glasses. The receptionists stood up when they heard her and I think they started sweating.

"Are you lost?" She asked me. For a minute I was kinda lost, IN HER APPEARANCE. Damn, she was like perfect. Her eyes, her fit, even her hair. It was in a high ponytail and it looked shiny. "Um-I" I could tell she works out from her frame too. Stop it Phaiorh focus!. 

"I need a lawyer..." I blurted out." "Ok, You've got one!" She said. "Follow me" 

"Sinn you know you have a shit ton of work right?" I'm assuming her friend or someone said that from their cabin. "SHushhhh" and then she winked at me.
BRo when I tell you, I was blown away, I'm not lying!!! 

We walked into her office and it was huge! I saw the name card thingy and it said "Sinn Theerapanyakul, Founder and Managing director" I almost fainted. How did she take interest in me? She could have just given me any other lawyer.

"What can I do for you ma'am?" she asked in a polite tone.

"Um. my friend Pete told me to come here... My name is Phairoh. I need a consultation."

"Which Pete?"

"He works at Dp as the CEO's personal secretary."

"Ohh, You're Pete's friend? Well, that makes you family!" She seemed very happy though. Wow so extroverted.

"Ok... How much do you charge?"

"FOr you, it's free. "

"Huh, I've got the money you know!"

"Come on.. for Pete, I can do this for free! Tell me what your problem is" She said.

Ok, what did Pete do to make this woman like this?

"Um... I have a problem with my aunt. She gambled and then she couldn't pay the loan sharks money coz she lost it. Now they are trying to take over our house. I can't call the police because I am too scared those men will attack me and my brother, is there any way we can get out of this?"

Sinn widened her eyes. She probably thought I'm a nutcase to be in such a situation but then she let out a small chuckle. "Is there any evidence that your aunt gambled your house? Any documents bound by the notary, anything?"

"A Not- what? I don't think there is anything legal because gambling is illegal here right?" 

"Well, if she had signed something with these "loan sharks" then it could be used against her. How are you related to her?"
"She is my mom's sister."
"Was she your guardian at any point in time?"
"Yes. My parents passed away when I was 17 and she was my guardian until I was 21. Once I became legal, I was my brother's guardian."

"Ok do one thing, find out if there are any legal documents that are binding and bring them to me, if there is a clause that says your property is given away then we can legally go against her and the loan sharks. As it is gambling is a felony but I don't think they can take over your house, because it has your name on the deed. Right?"

"Yes, the house was changed to my name."

"Great, then bring the house deed as well. How about we meet on Saturday?"

"The firm is open on Saturday?"

"Yes, but this is a personal case I am taking, free of charge. So, I don't want to do this in the office."

Weird but ok. I nodded and she walked me out of the office. "By the way where do you stay now?" "I found a place to stay so we are moving in. I haven't completely moved but just temporary."

"Oh ok great! Here's my card, let me know if you have gotten any details from your aunt before our meeting. I'll prepare my materials accordingly." she smiled and handed over her card.

Oh my god, it's so pretty. Gold and black. So rich and sophisticated. "Will do. " I got into the lift and the doors started closing.

Suddenly she stopped the door "ow" she said quietly.

"By the way, one last thing, I didn't ask your name."

"Here you go my card, it has everything on it!" And then the doors shut completely.

Sinn POV

"Phairoh Kittisawat, pretty name" I smiled to myself. I never knew Pete knew someone like this. Maybe I have seen her, she seemed kinda familiar. 

LOL, what was she wearing! With her build, she would look super hot in a leather jacket with crop tops or something. She looked like she was dressed by her mom in the 50s. Maybe that's her style? Quite peculiar. 

 I turned and walked to the receptionist who was mean to her, they're going to get it from me for treating a woman like that.

Phairoh POV

That wasn't so bad for a "formal meeting". 

"Chay can you find out where aunt August is?"

"She ran away lol"

"Now is not the time to joke chay this is important."

"No for real, I told you! She ran away last month she even left a voice note remember?"

LAST WEEK I WAS DRUNK. I facepalmed and started panicking.

I pushed the button to go back upstairs. Luckily Sinn was right there but she was not the same person I just met.

"What the FUCK do you mean you're sorry. Every client is important to us! So what if they don't look as if they belong? If I wear comfortable pants and a tank top I would be the same! So this is how things have been running ever since I left.... You, you're suspended! Get out!!" She yelled. Oh damnnn. I didn't expect that.

As they moved out the girls glared at me and started packing their stuff up. She was so nice to me that I forgot she is the CEO of this place. She turned back and saw me. 

Her eyes changed, "Oh you're back? What's the issue?" she asked with her hand supporting her neck. She probably felt embarrassed. 

"My aunt is MIA, (Missing)" I whispered.

 "Huh?" The whole office was looking at me and Sinn right now. 

Sinn leaned in closer.
"My aunt ran away" her eyes widened again. 
 "Well, shit."