Darkness enveloped the small bedroom at the back of the flower shop, with only the soft orange glow from the bedside lamp casting enough light to reveal the elegant face of Ploy Napphan, who was peacefully asleep beside Fan Jam. Silence filled the air, broken only by the gentle sound of their breathing, a quiet reminder that they were not alone.
Suddenly, Ploy Napphan stirred awake. She slowly opened her eyes, her deep brown gaze scanning the room groggily before landing on the alarm clock on the bedside table. The red digits displayed 2:00 AM. Ploy Napphan frowned slightly. She wasn’t used to waking up in the middle of the night like this.
She moved slightly, trying not to disturb Fan Jam, who was still sound asleep beside her. However, even the smallest movement caused Fan Jam to wake up. Slowly, she opened her eyes, looking at Ploy Napphan with a sleepy gaze.
“Are you awake?”
Fan Jam asked softly as she moved closer to Ploy Napphan, wrapping her arms around her loosely.
“Mm-hmm,”
Ploy Napphan murmured in response, snuggling into Fan Jam’s shoulder affectionately.
“Why are you awake? Did I wake you?”
“No,”
Fan Jam replied,
“I’m just so tired...”
She paused for a moment before laughing softly.
“I guess it’s because we had such a busy night.”
Ploy Napphan chuckled along with her.
“And whose fault is that? Someone kept asking for more and more,”
She teased while tightening her embrace.
“But I’m really happy.”
“Me too,”
Fan Jam replied, looking up at Ploy Napphan with eyes full of undeniable joy.
They held each other’s gaze for a moment before Fan Jam asked,
“Are you hungry?”
Ploy Napphan nodded.
“Yes, I am,”
She answered.
“Uh… how about instant noodles?”
Fan Jam asked hesitantly, unsure if Ploy Napphan would enjoy something so simple. She looked like such a refined person from the outside.
“Of course! When I’m alone, I make it all the time.”
“Okay, I’ll go make some for us,”
Fan Jam said as she got out of bed.
Ploy Napphan watched as Fan Jam left the room, feeling an overwhelming sense of warmth and happiness. She never imagined anyone would take care of her like this before.
Not long after, Fan Jam returned with two bowls of steaming noodles. She set them down on the bedside table and sat beside Ploy Napphan.
“Just simple instant noodles,”
Fan Jam said as she handed a bowl to Ploy Napphan.
“I don’t know if you’ll like it.”
Ploy Napphan took the bowl in her hands.
“Just the way you makes it is delicious already,”
She said with a smile.
They began eating together. The room was peaceful, with only the occasional sound of noodles being slurped breaking the silence. Ploy Napphan watched Fan Jam enjoying her meal. She felt grateful to have met someone who made her feel happiness and warmth she had never known before.
