21. The Love Nest

Singto is choosing bed sheets with a lot of care. He is thinking that the weather conditions are different for New York and Pattaya. Will she be comfortable on these cotton fabric bed sheets? It is his first time buying something rather than to his family members. He buys blue and white bedsheets and red towels.

After buying them Singto drives to his office thinking that today, there is a lot of work to finish. He looks at his watch and drives speedily towards his office. After reaching the office, he immersed himself in his work.

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Emma reaches the hotel and goes into her room. She sits on a sofa and sighs.

Jack brings water to her and says, " Don't disappoint my child.If we ask for help, Khun Da can help you. She belongs to this place."

Emma drinks the water and says she is already helping us by providing a room in her house. I don't want to bother more than this. If I can't find myself then I will seek her help."

Sophia comes and says, " OK! Go and refresh. We are taking you to Khun Da's house."

Emma says, " Why today? You are going to New York tomorrow. I will go to her house after sending you."

Sophia says, "Do you think it is New York to go alone. It is a minimum courtesy here to introduce you to Khun Da and thank her. As she is allowing you to stay in their house."

Emma says with a pout, "OK! Aunt. Don't start lecturing on customs. I will go and pack my luggage and then I will go to refresh."

Emma packs her luggage and goes to refresh. Meanwhile, Jack books a cab.

After the cab arrives, they settle in the cab and the driver drives towards Khun Da's private beach.

Emma, her sister, and Jack are in Singto's house. Emma gives a wai(bow) by saying, "Sawatdee Khrap, Khun Da."

Khun Da is amused by seeing Emma greeting her in the Thai language. She says with a smile, "Sawatdee Khun Emma".

Emma lost in Khun Da's smile and says, Your smile remembers my Mae. Can I call you Mae?"

Khun Da smiles and says, "Yes! You can call me Mae. I am glad that you are looking at me as your Mother."

Alex stared at her as if he was seeing aliens.

Emma asks, "Khun, why are you looking at me like I am an alien?"

Alex says with a surprised voice, "Oh! Could you read minds?"

"What? Nope. Why are you asking me?", Emma says with a smile.

Alex rubs his neck shyly and says, " I am thinking you are alien?

Why?"

"I thought you didn't know how to speak Thai because you were brought up in New York. You're speaking Thai very well."

"Oh! Thank you. The credit goes to my Aunt and uncle. They taught me how to speak Thai."

Alex and Emma are talking about how much difference there is in New York weather and Pattaya weather.

Khun Da, Sophia, and Jack go to another sitting area. Jack says, " Thank you Very much for allowing Emma to stay here."

Khun Da says there is no need for thanks. I am glad to Emma here. Alex is so happy because until now no one stayed in our house.

Sophia says worriedly, We heard you are family friends of James. We didn't tell Emma that you are friends. If Emma knows it she will panic."

Khun Da says, " I give a trust assurance that James will never be able to know that Emma is here. We have known James for 6 years only as Sam works in our Company. He is a hard-working guy."

Jack asks surprisingly, "Sam works in your company? Isn't he working in Prakarya Industries?"

"Yes! He works there. Do you forget my family name? My son Singto is the CEO of Prakaraya industries."

Jack says, "OK"

Khun Da sees that Sophia and Jack's face becomes pale by knowing that Sam works for them.

Khun Da says, " We gather very occasionally. We meet James in Company functions. The gatherings lead to cordial friendship. They won't come here. Moreover, I support the idea that a girl should decide whether she is willing to marry anyone or not?"

By her words, they felt assured. Khun Da says, Let's have dinner.

Jack says, "when will Singto come to the house. We will wait until he comes."

Khun Da gulps as she knows if Singto is the runaway bride of Sam's, he will not agree Emma stays here. She thinks it is better to hide things about Emma from Singto.