DESTINY - PORDEE AU

7

Anntonia safely landed in Bangkok after attending an event in Phuket.

It is currently 10:00 in the evening, she's hungry, cold and is in need of comfort.

Linda, her manager, also couldn't wait to go home and sleep. The only thing left to do is drive Anntonia home.

The woman felt somewhat giddy since someone's waiting for her at home. She did not call anyone at home as to make it a surprise when she does.

She remembered the Pordee merch a fan gave her in Phuket and she couldn't wait to share it with Michelle. It was actually so cute and is impressed by the fan's talent in making it.

Clutching the paper bag, she embraced it like it was the best present she ever received so far.

After 30-minute long drive after juggling traffic and reckless drivers, they finally arrived at their driveway.

Linda helped her with her bags and quickly drove off after saying goodbye as she does not want to get caught in heavier traffic. The house was quiet, everybody is already asleep.

Slightly disappointed, she thought someone would be awake waiting for her arrival. She just shrugged it off and proceeded to her bedroom. Strange, Michelle wasn't there when usually they sleep together despite having her own room in the house. 

She thought of invading the other room later once she finished showering. It took her almost an hour to do her night routine and unpacking her luggage. 

And now she's off to that walking chick magnet. 

Surprise, surprise. Nobody is in that room. She even checked the bathroom and the balcony but no one was there. 

"Where is she?" She went downstairs to check thinking she needed something to drink in the kitchen.

By this time, Anntonia was confused. Michelle knew very damn well she was coming home tonight. To answer her troubles, she knocked on her parents' bedroom door and entered not giving a care if they're already deep in the dreamland.

"Mom, mom!" she tapped her Mom's shoulder in an effort to wake her up."

"Sweetie? You're home. Honey wake up, your daughter's here." They were both awake and she let them hug her.

"Sorry we couldn't wait for you Annie."

"It's fine Dad, you're too old to sleep late. I have one question however?"

Her dad acted hurt when she heard her say that while her mom just chuckled.

"We're not that old, old though my silly daughter. Go on, hit us with that question."

"Where's Michelle?" 

Mommy Porsild was a bit surprised because she thought Michelle got home already. "Oh, she said she'll be back by 11. Maybe she was too drunk to come home and spent the night with her friends."

It made Anntonia raised a brow, "Mom as far as I know I am her only Thai friend."

"Sure, but they're not really Thais. You see, she told us about her colleagues for the commercial she's doing and found out that the two were Vietnamese and Cambodian. They invited her to a club to party."

"WHAT???" 

Her mom was surprised with her getting angry. 

"Anntonia." Her dad warned.

"I'm sorry. How come she did not tell me?" She became frustrated with what she found out.

"Have you forgotten she's an adult and not someone you need to babysit?" Daddy Porsild reminded her. 

"I know that but I miss her and she was supposed to be here for me." Anntonia felt defeated. 

She was actually scared of Anntonia drifting away and all of her attention would go to her new found friends.

Her parents looked at each other and sighed at what their daughter is going through even though she is rather clueless about it. 

"They're at the newly opened club near Carlton hotel. If you won't find her there, I need you to come back and wait for her to come home tomorrow. Do you understand?"

Anntonia nods then left in a hurry to put a jacket on and get her car keys.

She called Abraham to ask him about the club and ask if Michelle was still there. Same as what she told her mom, Michelle said she'll go home by 10.

The club wasn't hard to spot since the area is a hot spot for night festivities. To avoid attention, she hid her face with a cap and lowered her head as she pass through the intoxicated and smelly crowd.

Abraham told her they were in the VIP section which is located upstairs. She did not mind the bumps she had to endure while squeezing her way up. 

Once up, her eyes searched for a short-haired girl and luckily she spotted her quickly.

She fastened her pace to go to her and their eyes met. Michelle who held her drink and was dancing stopped to look at the familiar figure approaching her. 

There, Anntonia felt warm tears cascading down her face as she finally caught a glimpse of the woman she was yearning to see and touch. 

A day without her felt like years for her. She couldn't stand not being by her side. 

"Anntonia," Michelle whispers. She didn't dare take a step and just waited for her, she spread her arms ready to take her in a much awaited embrace. It wasn't only Anntonia who was missing someone.

She was smiling as the woman got closer and closer, but instead of a hug she felt a sting of pain on her cheek as the force of Anntonia's palm hitting it echoed through the room. The ones who saw the scene was stunned.

"I hate you, I hate you!" Anntonia throws a fit and kept hitting Michelle's chest with her palms slightly pushing her.

Michelle saw her tears and all of a sudden she was sober. All she wanted to do is to comfort her and hug her, and that's what she did.

"Shh. I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I'm right here." Anntonia tries desperately to break the hug but she held her tight to calm her down.

She listened to her sobs until she turned quiet and completely surrendered to her. Finally, she calmed down. The other people in the room went back to their business and let them handle their issues with each other.

"Let's go home." Michelle nods and held her hand as she dragged her away from that place.

As she closed the door of the car for Anntonia, Nympha approached her.

"You got a second?" 

Michelle looked at Anntonia and the latter gave her a sign of approval.

"What is it?"

"Listen, I'm sorry about what we said earlier I know it made you want to drink 'til you drop. But look at what happened, she came here to find you when she could just talk to you when you went home. Talk to her Michelle, you both need it." 

Nympha patted her shoulder and left. 

Michelle sighs, unsure of the situation she buried herself into. 

She was about get in the car when Anntonia went out, "I'll drive, you drank and I didn't."

"Okay."

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