Chapter 27: Special Person

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Happy belated Valentine's Day! I heard that Tan was being cheesy, right? Don't get so smitten with him that you forget about me. So, what did I get from my boyfriend on Valentine's Day? It's hilarious, let me laugh first. Hahaha!

I got a plant, in a cute little pot. That day, Phum came to my house and said he would take me out for dinner. As soon as I got in the car, Phum looked down and acted weird, not starting the car. He seemed nervous so I didn't say anything. After a while, he handed me something and said a sentence I'll remember for the rest of my life:

"Valentine's gift, this is my love plant. Take good care of it ná!"

I took the aloe vera pot, confused. It was green with long, spiky leaves. Honestly, I didn't know whether to be touched, shocked, or to laugh. I had never once prepared myself for the fact that in my life I would receive aloe vera as a gift from my boyfriend. I tried very hard to understand Phum's thought process but no matter how much I thought about it, I couldn't figure out the reason. Why did Phum give this to me? Did he want me to use it for wounds? Or face masks? Or should I boil and eat it?

But oh my god! My boyfriend sees aloe vera as a love plant. When I realized, I burst out laughing in the car. I laughed until I cried, causing tears to flow. My diaphragm and jaw was hurting. He pouted, so I had to reconcile with a long kiss. But after asking him, it wasn't so funny anymore.

"I know you like plants, but I didn't know which one. I didn't dare ask because I wanted to surprise you. The seller told me to buy a plant that resembles my partner. I told them my partner is kind, easy-going, and makes me happy. Aloe vera is easy to care for, grows fast, and lives long. Plus, the shape of the tree looks cute, I thought it suit you."

"Wow!"

"I want our love to be like that. It may seem simple, but it's valuable. I want us to be like this for a long time. Another thing is that this gift is not like anyone else's."

Phum's reasoning made me feel guilty for laughing. Even though I didn't quite understand the comparative logic, I was still very impressed. Roses, daisies, lilies, and carnations seem dull compared to this aloe vera. I couldn't believe that a man like Phum had a romantic side too. I promise to take good care of this love plant. But  what if acne appears on my face one day? Let's see, hahaha.

As for me, I gave him a phone charm, the little boy doll carved from coconut shell that I bought in Hua Hin. I intended to give it to him for a long time but haven't gotten around to doing it, so today is a good opportunity. When Phum got my gift, he stopped pouting. Even though it's only a small thing, Phum seemed very pleased. His smile never disappeared. He probably likes it very much. He keeps touching it,  and can't put it down. He says it's very strange but I saw that he kept picking it up and looking at it and smiling all by himself like it was a ninety-carat diamond. This is my Valentine's Day.

[T/N: I have a pot of aloe vera. I boil the gel and eat it with yogurt. It's delicious!]

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Today, we gathered to relax our minds before tomorrow's exam. The day before an exam, we usually don't study but instead seek some enjoyment in life. So, we gathered at my coffee shop. We chose to sit outside because we wanted to be close to the greenery. The truth is, we were afraid of disturbing other customers because we talk loudly.

The girls at the shop were all cheerful. Besides having fun, we also planned to play cupid for Nong Toey. That's why our handsome friend Q wasn't around today.

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