It's apparent that uncle and aunty are afraid of him.
'I'll close those accounts before you go to Germany. I just need some time to transfer all those money, that's all.' This time Uncle talked in a hushed voice.
'Well you have one year to wrap up your mess.' New got up from his seat.
'Now if you excuse me, I have to finish my exercise.' He started to climb up the stairs but suddenly he turned around and said,
'By the way, I have a question.'
Uncle totally ignored him, but Aunty asked,
'What question?'
'Does Mint really love Tawan Vihokratana?' He got down and stood in front of them.
'Why do you care?'
'I don't like to repeat myself.' New raised his eyebrows.
'Ofcourse! Mint is head over heels for him. Why do you even ask?'
'Hm. And what if they want to end it?'
'What! Impossible! Mint loves Tay very much.'
'Let me rephrase it. What if Tay wants to end it?'
'You! Don't jinx it! I am planning their engagement!'
What the hell!
'Listen, I am not interested in your plans but if they don't want to continue their relationship, just don't make a fuss. After all Tay doesn't know how spoiled Mint really is. You created a fake persona for her, innocent, shy, lovely.......but in reality she is annoying, dull and bratty. I know very well that you directed all her actions from the start. You even monitored their conversations from the very beginning so that Tay couldn't find out about her real nature. You choose him particularly because he is the heir of a rich and prominent family. I wasn't interested in your schemes before... but now...........I think I will interfere.'
I was in a daze. What's this shit! Fake persona! Monitored our conversation! Schemes! But .......they said before that they didn't know I am related to Vihokratana group! So....they lied! They knew about my identity and that's why Mint approached me! But why! They are as rich as we are, if not more....
'Why are you suddenly interested in this matter! Don't you always say that except Waii's affair you are not interested in anything!' Aunty was glaring at him.
'Well......add this second name in your list. From now on don't mess with these two people, Hiya and Tawan Vihokratana. If you even try to disturb them, I'll make your life hell.' His voice was eerily calm.
A burst of happiness filled my heart and I so wanted to get out of this room and hug him. A minute ago I was devastated by the truth that those Khemwaen's are using me but after hearing New's threat I am on the seventh heaven. I couldn't stand anymore so I sat on the only chair near the wall.
I was immersed in this newfound happiness when suddenly my phone rang. The sound was so loud that they heard it from outside.
'Who's there! I heard a phone ring.' Aunty's voice was anxious.
Shit! Shit! Now what!
'Come out! I know you are hiding there!' Uncle's shout made my heart jump in fear.
If they find out that I am hiding here and listening to their conversation......
I was freaking out when someone entered the room.....
New!
We looked at each other both bewildered......then a crooked smile spread on his face. He laughed loudly and said in a loud voice,
