Saudade (The Secret Of Us - LingOrm AU)

Chapter 25

 Fahlada Thananusak has traveled the world extensively since she was young but Koh Kood has some of the clearest water and most pristine white sand beaches she has ever seen. The best part is that it is not crowded at all. Despite requiring quite a bit of effort to get to due to how remote the island is.

It is her second day in the Island now and honestly speaking, the problems and consultation requiring a dermatologist's attention is only limited so most of the time, Lada helps with the General Physicians and Diagnosis area. Now, it's like a free vacation for her which she never thought of but a much needed one.

She smiled while remembering what happened yesterday. She insisted on carrying Earn behind her back and borrowed a scooter from one of the locals. She slept alone, much to her dismay but Earn just rolled her eyes towards her then kissed her cheeks goodnight after making sure that no one was around. After her five hour duty at the medical mission was done, she went ahead to rest.

She saw Earn was helping the aunties in the Kitchen since it's near lunchtime so She's now sitting on the front porch, waiting for the girl to join her.

Lada then remembers something then quickly fished her phone out of her pockets then searched for google.

5 Tips for a successful Courtship

"1. Courting involves gaining permission from the family. " Fahlada reads, this she can definitely do. She doesn't have any qualms or hesitation. She's a Doctor and by the looks of it, the parents of Earn already like her. Fahlada grinned then moved on to the next tip.

"2. Courting is understood to lead to marriage. Hmm, I'm already planning to marry her way back in Spain after she graduates though." She said to herself then shrugged but her eyes went wide open upon reading the third line item

3. Courtship doesn't involve physical intimacy. "What?!" She asked her phone, horrified. 

No. It can't be! Her horrified expression went into appalled one when she read the next one.

4. Courting lasts for a year. "Oh No! I need to work double time if I want more than kisses!" The Doctor couldn't imagine being a monk for a year with the younger girl nearby. She'd die.

5. You can only court one person at a time.

Lada then smiles after reading the last one. Never in her dream would she think of courting or loving another person aside from Sanithada. She's the biggest supporter of a monogamous relationship. She lives for Earn. Only her. 

"You're here, Doc. I was looking for you. Lunch is already ready for us and will be served in a minute." Earn's Father stated while sitting down in the nearby chair. Lada nodded with a smile to the old man.

"Thank you, Sir. This place is extremely relaxing." Lada answered then put her phone down as a sign of respect. "I'm glad that the Medical Mission is happening here."

Earn's Father nodded and smiled at the young Doctor, "It's me who should be glad, Khun Lada. Your Hospital helped a lot of locals with this mission. If you need help, don't hesitate to ask, okay?"

Lada nodded at that. They stood up to walk towards Earn's family house and were only a meter away when Lada remembered something.

"Sir, actually I need to ask you something." Lada said in a formal tone. The Island Chief, hinting that it's something serious stopped on his track, stood straight and faced the young Doctor.

"What is it, Khun Lada? Anything That we could do for you? "The Chief asked.

"Sir, Can I court your daughter, Sanithada?"

Lada asked the old man formally. Concise and clear with no stuttering at all.