" Rushed Departure "

( In the evening around 12 Pm , still at Harbor Mall arcade:; )

( At Khao Neaow Mamuang stall )

...As they lingered over their desserts, savoring the sweet treats and each other's company, Siri smiled, feeling content.

"I'd like to order something," Siri said, turning to Nat.

Nat raised an eyebrow. "Haven't you eaten enough?" he teased.

Siri laughed. "I want to take something home."

Just then, Nat's phone rang. He glanced at the screen and apologized. "Excuse me, I need to take this. Nun's is calling."

Siri nodded understandingly. "Okay, go ahead."

As Nat stepped away to take the call, Siri called out to the waiter. "Excuse me, I'd like to order something to go."

The waiter hurried over, notepad in hand. "What can I get for you, miss?"

Siri thought for a moment. "I'll have two Khao Neow Mamuang, two Tub Tim Krob, and four Thai iced teas, please."

The waiter nodded, jotting down the order. "That'll be 1,200 baht."

Siri nodded. "Okay."

The waiter smiled. "How would you like to pay?"

Siri smiled. "I'll pay with my app."

The waiter nodded and brought out a QR code. Siri scanned it with her phone.

" Done " Siri says as she successfully made the payment

"Please wait, your order will soon be ready," the waiter said with a smile.

Siri nodded. "Okay."

As the waiter walked away, Nat returned, looking concerned.

"What happened?" Siri asked, noticing the change in his expression.

Nat hesitated. "My parents had a change of plans. I need to leave now."

Siri's expression turned understanding. "Okay, I understand. You should go."

But Nat looked uncertain. "I don't want to leave you behind," he said, his voice tinged with a hint of shyness.

Siri's smirked, as her eyes sparkled with amusement. "Aww, do you love me that much?" she teased.

Nat's face turned bright red as he looked away, trying to hide his embarrassment. "Stop joking around, Siri."

Siri laughed, feeling a flutter in her chest. "I'm just kidding, Nat. But seriously, you should go."

" Have you ordered " Nat asked trying to change the subject,

" Yes I have " Siri replies, although she is aware that Nat is trying to change the subject,

" Really, I will pay " he continues " Waite... " Nat says as he tries to call the waiter but got stopped by Siri,

" I have already paid " Siri calmly says to Nat ,

" Oh ok , we just have to wait for our order right " Nat says ,still changing the subject,

" We, what do you mean we " she continues, " I think you mean Me " Siri calmly says to reluctant Nat

" That's enough stop trying to change the subject " Siri calmly confronted Nat

" What.. I'm not changing any subject " Nat calmly told Siri

" Fine, you are not changing any subject " she continues ," but you still have to go " Siri told Nat who was still reluctant,

" It's ok , I can wait " He continues, " it won't take long " Nat tries to convince Siri,

" Exactly, you should go, it won't take long " Siri calmly strikes back at reluctant Nat,

" But.. " Nat tries to convince Siri but got stopped,

" No but, if you don't go now you will be in huge trouble " Siri calmly says to Nat

Nat sighs as he also knows the possible consequence, he would have to endure

" Don't worry about me, I can take care of myself " Siri says to Nat

" Fine, I'm so sorry " Nat apologize to Siri for his sudden change of plan ,

" It's alright, I understand " Siri calmly says with a cute Smile on her face,

Nat nodded, looking a bit flustered. "Thanks, Siri. I had a great time today."

Siri smiled back. "Me too, Nat. You should go now."

As Nat turned to leave, but turned back to tell Siri ,"Text me when you get home."

Siri nodded. "I will. You do the same, okay?"

Nat smiled and nodded. "I will, take care." Nat then turns to leave once more

As Nat walked away from Siri, he couldn't help but feel a pang of guilt for leaving her behind. He quickened his pace, his eyes fixed on the exit sign ahead.

Just as he was about to reach the door, his phone buzzed with an incoming text message from Nun .

"Where are you? Hurry up!" the message read.

Nat sighed and typed out a quick response. "On my way. Help me buy some time, please."

He sent the message and continued walking towards the exit, his pace increasing with every step.

A few seconds later, his phone buzzed again. "Heard. But hurry up!" his Nun replied.

Nat sent a smiling emoji , knowing his sister had acknowledge his request for help,

He nodded to himself, took a deep breath, and quickened his pace, his eyes scanning the crowded hallway as he made his way towards the exit...