The car was parked far away, and she chose to walk in.
Just seeing the roof of the house hidden by trees brought tears of joy that couldn't be held back. Amid the darkness, only the light from the path illuminated the way.
Lieutenant Peem walked straight in, staring at the statue of Ruesi Ta Fai, which hadn't changed at all. She raised both hands to give a wai and recited the worship prayer without missing a beat.
"Please let me return here while I'm still alive, and don't let us be separated again..."
Glancing into the school, she saw a faint image of Mae Kru Bulan sitting in her usual spot during rituals. Her feet slowly moved to the front door before she sat down on the ground, leaning against the concrete wall beside the door.
Memories from the first day vividly came back of her arriving here without knowing anything.
Images of making merit together on the street, hugging each other, and the person she loved sleeping in this house. They were so close... that her feelings were vivid.
She hugged her knees, gently swatting away mosquitoes, still unable to stop smiling. Her head leaned against the door as if she were laying it on the same old pillow.
She didn't know if doing this was cheating, but she was just being flexible with the method, not breaking any promises. She lifted her phone to take pictures of the door, the trees in front of the house, the ground, the school, and even the light bulb above or the roof of the house.
"Whether asleep or awake, you're more beautiful than anyone."
She accidentally closed her eyes for just a few hours before the light from above shone brightly. Mae Kru Bulan was awake and would soon come down. The lieutenant got up with a heart full of encouragement.
"I won't let you be lonely again. I'll come back quickly..."
She pressed a kiss on the door with all the love and longing in her heart. The strong determination returned to her. Just hearing the sounds of movement inside was enough to ease her worries. She slowly stepped back from the door, her eyes still fixed an it until the end of the path.
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"Has the case of the woman in the condo been closed yet, Lieutenant Peem?"
Her father asked when he saw the tall figure walking out from the stairs of the house.
"Yes, this morning you should see the news. It was resolved last night. Her ex did it."
"I thought the same. It was really the ex."
"Well, that's good..."
Madam Ratchaphee added.
"I think we need to have a serious talk,"
Said the lieutenant.
"About what?"
"Do you think I'm back to normal now, Mom?"
"And then what?"
You're an adult, so you should keep your promises, too,"
Lieutenant Peem said calmly. "
"It's better because you're here."
The conversation, which started well, seemed to be heating up again.
"Because I wasn't cursed from the beginning. The tall figure immediately retorted.
"Peem."
"This week, I'll give you the whole week. Take me wherever you want me to go. And if it can't be proven or this matter isn't resolved within this week..."
