'Everything is ready.' Dr wacharit said with a satisfied tone.
'You are really efficient.' I laughed dryly. I just called him yesterday and he is ready with the preparations today. What a great doctor.
'Listen, I need to run some tests on both of you before the operation so you guys have to reach here as soon as possible.'
'Hm. Did you tell them already?'
'Ofcourse! Mr and Mrs Khemwaen are already preparing for their departure. Mint didn't know anything. Madam said she will tell her after they reach the USA. I will travel separately. What about you? Are you coming directly or are you taking the long route via Germany?'
'Tell me the exact date and I'll be there one week before that. Is one week enough to run the tests?'
'Yes more than enough.'
'Hm.'
'I'll confirm the date after discussing with my team. Latest by the day after tomorrow, I will let you know.'
'Fine.'
The end is nearing and I have so much to do! But right now I only want to see Tay.
I quickly got up, put on my shoes and went to meet June at the cafe.
'Here. P Thada said you know what to do.' He gave me that teddy bear key chain which is also a mini recorder.
'Thanks.'
'That Mint! I don't know when her malicious nature will stop pestering Tay. Look what she did this time...I don't know in the future what more will she do.'
'June......I have a request.'
'Hm? What request? Tell me.'
'I.....I am going to Germany....for higher studies.'
'Yes. I know.'
'Tay is really upset about that but I have to go. The thing is that he thinks that I will leave after the end of our current session ....that is after six months. But there is a slight change in the plan....the session in that particular university is going to start next month. So....I am going to leave for Germany in three weeks.'
'What! New! That is ridiculous! Tay won't only be upset, he will be devastated!'
'I know. That's why I am asking. I need your help. I want to give him something but if I give him now he won't accept it and is definitely going to throw a fit. So will you please give it to him on my behalf after I leave the country?'
'New...I don't know..'
'Please?'
'What is it?'
'I will give it to you later. Nothing special....so don't worry.'
'Okay..'
'Thanks.' June left the cafe after that and I went to the washroom. I occupied a stall and pressed the play button.
'Hin...Baby.... I miss you so much....I don't know when will I meet you again..... God!.....I so want to see you right now....I am going crazy over here......my phone.... Ma already took it, Now I have no internet connection so my laptop is also useless. I know you are worried about me and by hook or crook you will find out about this whole situation....ahhh! I don't even know if I could give this recording to you or not. Still.....I want to say....I love you so much.'
I listened to it again and again and my heart was aching very much. I kissed that bear and put it in my pocket. I am grateful for this voice recording. I will carry it with me from now on so that I can hear his voice anytime I want.
