Thousands of Birds

~Part 5~

          It had been 4 days, Becky last visited the art gallery. Freen was worried and scared of losing Becky.

"Why hasn't she come by?"

          She thought then... She called Nam immediately.

"Hello, Phi Nam"

"Yes... Still thinking about Ms. CEO??"

          Nam teased her.

"Huh? Oh... yeah"

          She admitted.

"It's been days, Phi Nam. I feel like something's wrong"

"Maybe she's just busy with work. You know how CEOs are. But... you do look a little too worried. Is it just concern or is it something more?"

          Freen sighed but didn't understand what Nam meant.

"Something more? What do you mean?"

          She heard Nam's laugh.

"You tell me. Ever since Becky's been around, you've been different. I don't think it's just 'sisterly' concern"

"It's not like that... she's my friend"

"Hmm... I see... I think you should go to her"

          Finally, Freen grabbed her car key and drove to Becky's condo.

           As she arrived, she rang the bell and knocked on the door. Then, realized there wasn't anyone. She called Becky several times but she didn't answer any of them. Freen was getting more and more worried. Then, she decided to go to Cielor Company.

          When she arrived there, Chris was at the front desk,

"Hello, Khun. What can I help you with?"

          Chris greeted her politely.

"Can I meet Khun Becky now?"

          Chris was confused and shook her head,

"I'm sorry but who are you? Boss isn't available now"

          Freen looked around, then

"But I want to meet her, it's an emergency!"

          Chris couldn't stop Freen, she ran straight to Becky's office. Becky was shocked when Freen opened the door.

"BecBec!"

           There was a man beside Becky. Freen looked at him carefully, then,

"Khun Heng??"

"Khun Freen??"

          Freen smiled widely but Becky was still confused. Heng, the owner of one of the biggest art galleries. He also owned lots of paintings and had just returned from Japan after 2 years.

"Do you know each other?"

           Becky asked in confusion. Heng smiled warmly and,

"Of course, Nong Beck. We used to be a very close friends before I went to Japan"

          Freen sighed and,

"So... talk about the paintings you bought from Japan"

"They are kinda interesting. By the way, I am here to work and also meet Nong Becky and you"

"Me??"

          Freen asked,

"Yes, I heard the international art competition. It will be held in many countries. So, I think you will like that. You can take time to think about it, it will be in next 8 months"

"I want to think about that"

          Then, Heng got a phone call, he looked at his phone, then,

"I'm sorry Khun. I have to take this call"

          As he left the room, Becky and Freen were alone in the room. The room filled with silence as Freen and Becky stood facing each other. Then, Becky sat on the chair back and pretended to be focused on her computer screen. Freen looked at her and she was scared, she wanted to speak but didn't know how to start.

"Beck"

          Freen began softly. Becky finally looked up but Freen didn't get response .

"I've been trying to reach you for days. I was so worried"

          Becky was silent and Freen continued,

"Nong, please talk to me"

"I am busy right now, Phi"

"I know you are not"

          Becky faced Freen, then Freen continued,

"Do you want to drink Boba milk tea?"

          She smiled warmly,

"Or... wanna go shopping with me? How about going to my art gallery? What do you prefer?"

"Art gallery... Cause I haven't been there for days"

          Becky finally spoke. Freen grabbed her wrist and led to her gallery.

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