BLANK ซีรีส์ 2024 (Original Story)

CHAPTER 32: It's Love

"Khun Nueng, there is a guest who wants to meet you."

I smiled from the corner of my mouth as I practiced my cooking skills. I knew A-Nueng would come to see me sooner or later, so I used this opportunity to also prepare dinner for us. It's as if I know the cheerful woman better now. She is easily agitated.

"You can let her in to the kitchen."

"I'm already here."

A-Nueng interrupted from behind the housekeeper before I could properly invite her in. The housekeeper excused herself after her duties were completed.

"What brings you here today?"

"Why do you do that?"

"What have I done?"

"You're flirting."

I backed out of the sushi I made from a recipe I found on the internet and turned to meet the cheerful woman's eyes. She looked very angry.

"When did I do that?"

"At the restaurant. You've never done anything like that before."

"How do you know? Maybe I did, but you never saw it."

"No! At least you haven't done that to me."

"Okay. Okay. I've never done that with you."

I nodded as if waving a white flag.

"And I flirted."

"Why? Why did you do that? Do you like Yui?"

A-Nueng clenched her fists and pursed her lips. I kept walking when I saw how angry she was.

"Yeah. She's cute. If she was at an all-girls school, she would be become a star."

"But Yui likes me."

"Let's see if she still does after today."

I smile widely.

"I've never been interested in a tomboy before. She's someone I want to try out with. It would be nice if Yui and I could explore..."

I teased A-Nueng by shaking my finger. A-Nueng finally couldn't stand it, so she grabbed my hand and squeezed it tightly.

"Explore what? What do you think you will do with Yui? Is that what you did to me?"

We looked at each other as I smiled from the corner of my mouth.

"What have we done?"

"What?"

"What have we done?"

"Don't dodge my question, Ar-Nueng. You know what I'm talking about."

"I really don't understand. Did something happen between us?"

I blinked and turned around to continue making sushi, not caring how A-Nueng reacted to what I just said. But as soon as I turned my back to her, the petite woman hugged me from behind.

"Why can't I beat you?"

"Are we competing?"

"Why aren't you jealous at all? I'm dating many people, but you don't care one bit."

Her voice had clearly softened and was not as harsh as before. I knew she was testing me. But I am more mature and more experienced than her. Playing alongside someone who was under my care seemed immature. I don't like being jealous. Even if I did, I never would show it.

"I'm too old to do childish things like that. I'm too old to chase people who make me jealous. I want to live simply. If you like me, stay with me. If not, I don't mind."

"Then do you like me?"

Dug.
Dug.

I chose to remain silent. A-Nueng sighed, but she hugged me tighter.

"You don't make it simple like you say. I'm desperate."

"Nueng."

"Yes?"

"Taste this."

I took out the sushi I was inspired to make after visiting a Japanese restaurant today, and gave it to A-Nueng.

"Please tell me it's delicious."

A-Nueng looked at me timidly when I changed the topic, but she willingly ate sushi.

"Very tasty."

"I made it with love."

I shrugged and continued talking.

"Whatever I do, it is with consideration. I cook with love."