“No!” Krist and Mild said.

“We need a model and Mek is perfect for that.” Amp said. “Just like you said, time is ticking.”

“Then, let’s start.” Krist said.

                         …………………………………………………

After having fight between Gypsy and her friends, she is now often hang out with Esther and friends.

“Prof. Namcha wants us to watch Romeo and Juliet and make a reaction from that movie.” Mook said.

“You’re not the only.” Apple said.

“You are going to watch Romeo and Juliet, too?” Esther asks.

Apple nodded.

“How about let’s watch the movie together?” Gypsy asks. “I have a CD of that movie.”

“But your father doesn’t like us for sure.” Mild said.

“Not actually dislike but he might question me if he sees me with you and I don’t want him ask Puifai about you.” Gypsy said.

“Who knows what that girl will say against us?” Mild said. “How about let’s watch the movie in my house? Auntie never mind if you go there.”

“Great idea.” Gypsy said. “Neen, wanna come?”

“I need to pass. I am going to watch the movie with Som.” Neen apologetic said.

“It’s ok.” Mild said.

                         …………………………………………………

Saturday…

Mild and her friends went to her house to watch the movie Romeo and Juliet.

“I got the CD.” Gypsy said.

“And we brought snacks.” Mook, Esther and Apple said.

“I’ll just prepare the drinks.” Mild said and went to the kitchen.

“Mild, can I use your bathroom?” Gypsy asks.

“Sure. You can use the bathroom in my room. The bathroom here has a problem so for the meantime, you can use mine upstairs.” Mild said.

“Thanks.” Gypsy said and left.

Gypsy went upstairs but she forgot to ask where Mild’s room. It will be troublesome if she will go down again just to ask so she choose any of the four rooms.

She opens the first room and it wasn’t lock. She enters the room and looks around. The room is simple but there are traces that someone is using it.

Suddenly, the bathroom door opens.

Gypsy realizes that she is in the wrong room but it is already too late to go out.

The guy came out of the bathroom and saw her. The guy is shocked.

Gypsy is also shocked.

“P’James?” Gypsy said.

“Gypsy?” James asks.

“Y-You’re alive?” Gypsy said.

“Gypsy, I forgot to tell you not to enter the-” Mild said but it is already too late.

“Mild, why is he here?” Gypsy asks.

“Uhmm… He is my aunt’s friend. He is a writer.” Mild said.

Mild pulls Gypsy out of the room.

“Sorry to disturb you.” Mild said to James and close the door.

Gypsy is still shocked.

“Gypsy, are you alright?” Mild asks.

“Y-Yes.” Gypsy said.

“Do you know him?” Mild asks.

“N-No.” Gypsy said.

                         …………………………………………………

“Ok. Mild, eyes on the camera. Mek, eyes on Mild’s face.” Chin instructed. He is their photographer.

“Mek and Mild are doing great.” Lily said.

“Ok! Great!” Chin said. “Let’s have 30 minutes break then let’s proceed.”

“Guys, we have our lunch.” Note said when she arrived with Amp.

“Mek, Mild, let’s eat first.” Lily said.

Everyone is eating except Krist.

Krist is in deep thoughts about what Focus said.

‘What if P’James is really alive? But how?’ Krist’s thought.

He didn’t noticed that he is staring at Mek.

“Krist, is there something wrong with Mek?” Amp asks.

But Krist didn’t hear him.

“Boss.” Gunsmile called Krist and tap his shoulder.

Krist suddenly came back from reality.

“What?” Krist asks.

“Why are you staring at Mek instead of eating your lunch?” Amp asks.

“Mind your own business.” Krist said and stands up.

“Where are you going?” Amp asks.

“I don’t think I needed here anymore.” Krist said and left.

Gunsmile and Indy followed him.

                         …………………………………………………

“Boss, is there something wrong?” Gunsmile asks while they are walking out of the academy.

“Indy, I need your help.” Krist said.

“Sure, boss.” Indy said.

“Order someone to check P’James’ grave.” Krist said.

“What? Why?” Gunsmile asks.

“I just need to confirm something.” Krist said.

                         …………………………………………………

“That’s it for today. This weekend, we will go to Pattaya for our summer theme photo shoot. We will stay there for 2 days so bring some extra clothes.” Chin said.

“Ok.” They said.

“Mek, Mild, you can go ahead. We will just pack up the things then we will leave.” Amp said.

The two nodded and they leave.

While walking back to the High School Town, the two are quiet.

“Do you still getting close to Krist?” Mek suddenly asks.

“Huh?” Mild said. “Uhmm… Y-Yes.”

“I told you not to get close to him. He is up to no good.” Mek said.

“Just because he is a gangster doesn’t mean that he is thinking to harm me. Just so you know, he is very kind person and he takes care of me. I never seen him in a fight unlike you. You are nothing but a troublemaker. If I am not worried about Mook, there’s no way I will waste my time with the troublemaker like you. And there’s no way I want to have a friend like you who only thinks himself and doesn’t care about others and-”

Mild’s nagging was cut off when Mek suddenly grabs her and kiss her lips.

Mild’s eyes widened and for a moment she was froze.

After few seconds, Mek releases her.

“W-What d-did you do?” Mild managed to ask despite of the sudden kiss.

“If you nag again, I will kiss you again.” Mek said and left.

Mild left dumbfounded.

                         …………………………………………………

Saturday…

“Good morning!” Note greets when she arrived at their meeting place before going to Pattaya.

“Wow! Note, your hair changed.” Amp said.

“I went to the salon last night to dye my hair. There’s no way I am going to Pattaya with my rainbow hair. This is my chance to find a boyfriend there.” Note said.

“Good morning!” Lily and Chin greet.

“Morning.” Note said.

“We brought the clothes.” Lily said.

“You can put them at the back.” Amp said.

“Who’s driving?” Chin asks.

“I do.” Amp said. “I didn’t bother to ask our family driver to drive us.”

“Ooohhh… I want to sit next to Amp.” Note said.

“No problem to me. I need someone to feed me while I am driving.” Amp said.

“It is my pleasure to feed you.” Note being flirty said.

“Good morning.” Mild greets.

She and Mek came together.

“Aunt Kik, prepared some foods for us.” Mild said.

“Aww… Tell your aunt, thank you.” Chin said.

Finally, Krist, Gunsmile and Indy arrived.

“Now that we are complete. We can go now.” Amp said.

Note sit at the front passenger seat.

Chin and Lily are together.

Mek sat at the back of the couple.

Gunsmile and Indy sat at the back of the van.

Mild is thinking if she is going to sit next to Mek or just sit next to the couple but it will be awkward if she will sit next to the couple so she chose to sit next to Mek.

Just then, Krist sit next to her.

Mild felt awkward since she is sitting between the two guys who hate each other.

“Ready?” Amp asks.

“Yes!” Note, Chin and Lily said.

“Let’s go.” Amp said and starts to drive.

                         …………………………………………………

 “Wow! Pattaya!” Note screamed when they arrived.

Mild woke up and felt shy when she realized that her head is resting on Mek’s shoulder.

“Mild, let’s go.” Krist said.

Mild nodded.

“Let’s take our things and go to the reception area first.” Amp said.

They all take their things and followed Amp.

“Hi! I’m Amp Phurikulkrit. I have 3 room reservation.” Amp said.

“Good day, Mr. Phurikulkrit. Welcome to Summer Beach.” The receptionist said. “Here are your keys.”

Amp take the keys.

“Plustor will take you to your rooms.” The receptionist said.

“Hello. I am Plustor. I will take you to your rooms. Allow me to help you with your luggage.” A teenager guy said.

Name: Plustor Pronpophat

Description: The Part-time Bell Boy

They let the guy take some of their luggage.

“This way, please.” Plustor said.

Soon, they arrive to their rooms.

“If you need help, you can dial 1. It will direct you to the receptionist.” Plustor said before leaving.

“Let’s all take a rest then we will see each other at lunch.” Amp said.

“Ok.” They said.

                         …………………………………………………

After their lunch, they start to work.

“Krist, what should Mild wear? This two-piece bikini or this one-piece bikini?” Lily asks while holding the swimsuits.

Krist points at the two-piece bikini.

“Ok.” Lily said.

Mild is not comfortable wearing that kind of swimsuit but she can’t say anything since she is just a model.

“Mild, let’s change you with this.” Lily said.

“She should wear the one-piece.” Mek said.

“Eh? Why?” Lily asks.

“She is short. If she wears that, she will look like a kid trying to wear her P’s swimsuit.” Mek said.

Mild got annoyed of what Mek said.

“P’Lily, I am going to wear that.” Mild said.

But Mek suddenly take the two-piece bikini and throw it to the garbage can near them.

Lily and Mild are shocked.

“Mek, that’s for rent!” Lily said.

“You can just wash it. But for the meantime, Mild will be wearing the one-piece bikini.” Mek said and left.

Mild rolled her eyes because of frustration.

                         …………………………………………………

“Good… Closer… A little bit closer… Ok! Stay like that… Mek, stare at Mild’s eyes.” Chin said while busily taking shots.

Mek stares at Mild’s eyes.

Mild is starting to feel conscious because of Mek’s stare.

Her heart is starting to beat faster.

“Ok! Great job, you two. Mild’s looks like she is blushing. Thanks to the sun.” Chin said.

“Where’s Krist?” Amp asks.

“I think he left before answering a call.” Note said.

Just then, Krist came back.

“Gunsmile, Indy, we’re leaving.” Krist said.

“What? You can’t leave.” Amp said.

“Our job in this project are making the outline of the magazine. Just send us the picture and we will do it.” Krist said. “You two, let’s go.”

Krist, Gunsmile and Indy left.

                         …………………………………………………

Later that night, the rest of the group have a barbecue party.

“I really love meat.” Note said while eating.

“Watch out with your weight.” Lily said.

“It’s ok. I wasn’t able to find a guy here so I’d better enjoy the meat.” Note said.

“Mild, where’s Mek?” Chin asks.

“I think I saw him went that way.” Mild said.

“He should eat.” Chin said.

“I should bring some of the foods to him.” Mild said.

“Ok.” Chin said.

                         …………………………………………………

Mild went out to find Mek.

Not too far from them, she saw him sitting on the sand.

“I brought you some foods.” Mild said.

Mek just accept the plate of food.

Mild sat next to him.

“Why did you agree to be the model?” Mild asks.

“Want the truth?” Mek asks.

“Of course.” Mild said.

“I don’t want you to get close to Krist.” Mek said.

“Huh? Why?” Mild asks.

‘Does he like me? Is he jealous of P’Krist?’ Mild can’t help but to think.

“That guy will just use you to his own advantage.” Mek said.

“I know that you two have a bad past but as far as I know I am not connected to your past.” Mild said.

“Maybe but with the upcoming war against the gangsters, he can use you.” Mek said.

“For what?” Mild asks.

“Against me.” Mek said. “And I will not allow him.”

“How will you do that?” Mild asks.

“From now on, you are mine and I will protect you.” Mek said.

Mild is speechless after Mek said those words and she didn’t expect the next move of Mek.

Mek slowly moves his face closer to Mild’s and kisses her gently.

Mild didn’t respond but she didn’t dare to push Mek away. She is just sitting there and letting Mek to kiss her.