The Last String

1. And They Meet

The morning rush makes Noon overwhelmed. He wasn't used to this noisy mornings. Bangkok is indeed different.

He yawns as he held his envelope tightly. Today is the second day he's gonna try his luck to find himself a job. Though he looks like he's gonna faint anytime, he was determined.

He looks around, and almost everywhere he can see Jake's face. He wonders, what's the feeling of being popular just like him. Is he happy? Does he find his job fun?

Just then the bus pulls up. He gave himself a small cheer as he hops in.

//

The flashes blinds Jake as soon as he steps out of the arrival area.

Reporters flock as they try to make him answer their questions- which he cannot fully understand since everyone is talking at the same time.

"Did you really have a date with-"

"Are you going out with-"

"Are you planning to make your relationship public with-"

Jake rolled his eyes underneath his heavy tinted glasses.

What's wrong with having a little fun while working abroad?

He smiled throughout, although he was tired from the 14 hour flight from Milan. The airport security escorted him out until he finally went inside his van.

He breathe heavily as he sat down. Reporters are still flocking at the side of the van.

He gestures the driver to move. All he wants right now is to go home.

//

Noon wakes up at the sound of his phone ringing. His small rented apartment has thin walls that he can clearly hear the next door arguing about who should pay the electricity bill.

He picks it up, half-awake. It's been a week since he had been going around the city trying to find a job.

"Nattanon Chatwilai?"

He checks the number and he realizes it was unregistered.

He stutters as he confirms he is the person they were looking for.

"This is Garage Music, we are here to inform you that you are one of the chosen recruits to work with us. There will be an orientation on Monday. Please come early. We are looking forward to working with you"

It took a few seconds before Noon processes what was going on.
"I will thank you" he responds.

And with that, the caller hangs up, leaving Noon in awe. Did he just get hired?

He stares at his phone then slaps his leg hard. He groans in pain.

This is real, he starts jumping in joy. He needs to call his parents to share the news.

//

Monday rolled in and Noon found himself sitting along with four other new recruits. He nervously plays his hands as he looks around the big room. It was really a big step for him to move in Bangkok. And being in an unfamiliar environment makes him anxious.

Someone walks in and greets them. It was the head of the Operation Department. He explains to them the insight of their jobs and the rules and regulations of the company. He then hands them their ID's and tells them to follow him to check which department they will be assigned.