Tales of Tales

Rain/Phayu

"Rain" Sky almost shout at my ear.
"Hey are you even listening" he asked.
I looked at him
He sighed.

"Okay listen" Ple said and started tutoring.
Sky helped her.

I nod my head.
They asked me questions and I answered them for I read it twice.

They looked at each other.

"What did p' Phayu to you?" Ple asked.

"He gave me books and said I have read them. Then take some notes. Then I did not saw him after that." I said
Denying what I saw. How he cared so much for p' Nan to get inside the car.

"What the hell!" I mouthed

They all looked at me.

"What is wrong with you?" Sky asked.

I looked at them looked at the table.

I need to clear my mind.

I gave Sky the payment for the food that I did not even taste.
I ran out of the place to ride the taxi and ended up in p' Phayu's garage.

"Nong Rain!" A mature man greeted me.  I can't say old because he is not that old. Old. Maybe early 50's.

"Sawadee crap"I waiid.

"Our boss is not yet here na. But your car is done." He said happily.

I smiled.

"But nong there are lots of repairs that have been done in your car." He said.

"How much do I owe you?" I asked.

"You owed me nothing but you owed Phayu."he said in happy cheer

I gulped.

"How much would it be na." I ask gently.

"With all repairs and services. Change some gears and change oil. That would cause 50,000 Bhatt." He said.

My jaw almost dropped.

"P' I need my car na. But I only have 10,000 Batt" I said in panic.

"I am sure the boss will give you the car even without a down payment." He said.

I gave them the money. Ma gave it to me this morning.
I signed papers and agreements

Then they give me my keys.

I smile widely.

The staff also looked happy.

I get inside.
Smells like brand new.

Started the engine.
And go.
I beeped my horns twice then get the hell out of the place.

I can do this for the next payment. I will just drop off here the payment.

I drive
It makes me calm.
Take away the bad feelings from the day.
But my stomach grumbles.
Go home

I parked my car and get inside the house. Mae is still not here.
I cooked noodles placed some eggs. And some vegetables. I also fried pork belly.
Food!

I grabbed my phone.
And started searching the books I needed. For my classes tomorrow.

After eating I washed the dishes and went to my room.
Time to face the table of load.

One class at a time.
And I feel sleepy. And it's almost dinner. The rain is pouring again.
But there is a crazy knock on my door.

"It's open." I said.

The door opened and I felt chill to my bones meeting the eyes I don't wanna see today.
Mad face.
An envelope of cash is placed on top of the table. Above the opened book.

"I told you I don't accept cash as payment" he said.

His eyes are burning.
He pulled me and our bodies were too close.
I gulped for I can't speak.

"How can I pay you then?" I asked.

"Be my nong" he said gently.

He leaned his head on my shoulder.

The thunder is loud outside and lightning flashes.
I grabbed on p'. He is wet.

"P' you h are wet" I said.
He pulled me closer.

"P' I'll try to look for clothes for you" I almost whispered.
He nodded his head.
I gave him a towel.

He got it and entered the bathroom.
I then looked for clothes I have not used yet. Now boxers. I don't know his size.
He can use mine. The unused one. If it's too tight. Sorry

Knock on my door.
I opened it.
Mae and Pah.

"Is he okay?" Mae asked
I nod my head.
Pag looks at the bathroom door.

He leaned on me and whispered.
"He is a good guy na"

I looked at my parents in wonder.
Bf Mae is a little jolly and pulled Pah away.
What the hell is going on?