At 10:48 PM
I finally opened the door with my keys. Normally, my work hours end at 10:00 PM. And when there are no more customers, we clean the store before going home. And when Phi Hill comes to pick up Ter, he usually invites me to join them, and we stop to pick up some food before heading back to the dorm. Phi Hill will always take care of me when he comes to pick up his lover. To be honest, he's so considerate that it makes me feel special.
Then, I secretly asked Phi Hill about Phi Johan. My goal is to find a way to make him willing to reduce the interest amount. But Phi Hill said he doesn't know.
"Don't think too much, just talk to him. Don't upset Joe."
That's the problem... I came to see Phi Johan send a text around 9 p.m., but I haven't received it yet. So I don't know what was sent yet.
"If I reply to the chat late, will Phi Johan be upset?" I asked Ai Ter. He looked a little confused by my question. "He sent it at 9 p.m.
"Why didn't you bring your phone?"
"Even if I take my phone, I can't reply, I'm working." I'll find an excuse.
"Oh, what Phi Hill emphasized is not to upset Phi Joe." Ai Ter continued. "I'll ask Phi Hill about it." Then he picked up the phone and chatted with Phi Hill.
"This..." he said, then handed me the chat
[Hill Rachakit]: Such a thing won't be boring.
A... I accidentally let out a long sigh. It's not so bad, if Phi Hill doesn't take back his answer.
[Hill Rachakit]: If it's me.
Oh my god, that sentence made me speechless.
I gave Ai Ter his phone back and took a moment to calm myself down before clicking (open) and reading his message.
[Johan]: ...
[Johan]: Okay, you don't have to pay interest.
[Johan]: But, do you agree to do everything I tell you?
I was very surprised when I saw the message Phi Johan sent I stared at the screen for a moment before my brain started to process it.
How?
I don't have to pay any more interest? No interest is added?!
So what I mean is, that's all it says, I don't have to pay the interest? Am I mistaken? Or, is it asking me to do something strange? I really don't understand what it wants!
[North]: *Send stickers.
I don't know what to reply, so I sent a sticker of the confused face. But Phi Johan. So I showed the cat to Ai Ter.
"What does that mean?"
The man frowned in confusion. His expression of surprise was different. "What does he want you to do?"
<< Yes, that's what confuses me too. But if I do what he says, and I don't have to pay interest, the offer is very attractive. I can save a few thousand Batts. >> I said, thinking for a moment. <<< If he asks me to be his servant, it could be bad. >>>>
<<< Do you think it's a good offer? But he has everything he said, if he asks him to kill someone, is he really worth doing?
<< Wait, wait... What you said makes me doubt. You're right, he might have asked me to do something strange. He seems to be the one who can really do it. >>> I said, following my train of thought. I feel like anything can happen if it's Phi Johan T^T
Ah... Phi Johan read my message.
[North]: What kind of thing do you want me to do?
[Johan]: Forget it.
[North]: Ao... Phi...
[North]: Sorry, I'm working.
[Johan]: Who asked?
[North]: No, I just want to tell you.
[Johan]: It's none of my business.
[North]: Okay.
Did I just think this behavior was annoying?
[North]: Then how? Can I get an interest deduction? If it's not too... big, I can manage it. But if I have to pay that much interest, I don't know how many years I can collect it.
[North]: At least, please reduce it a little. Even now, if it weren't for Phi Hill giving me food, I might be undernourished because I should get every cent of my money back.
Phi Johan read my message, but there was no response for almost 10 minutes.
Oh, did I play too hard? But it's not too much. Even if I'm not on the malnutrition track.
"Phi Joe didn't reply." I frowned and sat down next to Ter.
"Is he working? If so, it will bother me."
"Oh, I'm just beyond annoyed. This is a big problem for me."
"Is he working? Or too lazy to type? I heard Phi Hill say. Phi Johan has a lot of work. Phi Hill also often handles work in faculties or labs like this."
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<<< I don't know. Of course, Phi Hill said that Johan has his own business. I don't know much about that. >>>
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<<< You don't seem to believe it. >>Ter turned to me, it looks like he found something wrong.
<< Well, he doesn't make it believable. If you told me he hangs out with girls all day, I'd believe it more readily.
Can't see people only from the outside. >>>
<< Oh, so you think he only spends his time with girls and that's his job? Well However, I'm sure those attractive girls will wander dead into Phi Joe's hands. >>>>
"Oh, I think so," I said, not too surprised. His looks are indeed cool, like his boyfriend. They're handsome and rich, so I don't wonder if Phi Joe is a flirt.
Does that rich, handsome man always have to be a flirt?
"Well, it shouldn't... Phi Hill isn't like that. Hey, try talking to him again."
"..."
"Why do you look so upset?"
"How could I not? He suddenly sent a message and said he wouldn't ask for interest. When I replied, he told me to forget about it and just disappeared. I'm really stressed out."
"I thought about it, before finally picking up my phone again and deciding to type again
[North]: Are you working? I don't want to disturb you.
[North]: But I need a little of your time.
[North]: (*send sticker)
He read it, but still hasn't responded to the line I sent.
[Johan]: Press accept. Don't delay more than 5 seconds.
[North]: Hah?
I raised my eyebrows and looked at the phone screen in confusion.
Drrrttt... Drrrrtttt...
(There's an incoming call from Phi Johan)
Drrrrttt.... Drrrtttt...
I hastily pressed the accept button when I realized remembered that he hadn't said more than 5 seconds.
"Good evening..." I said, trying to sound as polite as possible.
"Em..., Phi Johan... Call me,
when there's no answer from the other end of the connection.
(What)
"No, but why are you calling..."
(Too lazy to type.)
"Ah..." I turned to
Easter for help because I didn't know what to say. I was confused, and suddenly Phi Joe called me.
"Do you work?" I decided
to ask a general question first.
(Uh)
"..."
"Uh, I'd like to talk about interest rates."
(Do you agree?)
"You want an offer to do everything?"
(Uh)
"I want to know what that means. Like I said, if it's not too onerous, it's probably fine."
(How much does it cost? What's your limit?) The person on the other end of the phone asked in a normal tone.
"Uh... like getting people killed, secretly delivering drugs, robbing a gold store, or stealing bags, I probably can't do something like that."
(...)
<< Why are you silent? I'm joking. You can scold me. >> Although secretly, I'm serious. But, being silenced makes me feel guilty for doing it. :-)
(Can I do it?)
<< Yes... but it's no better. >>> Well, if you want to argue with me, it will make me better, I can accept it, after all, I'm often scolded. But, it's not too late to ask about your request. << So, what's the conclusion? You're not going to do anything weird to me, are you? >>>
(Hah?)
(What did you say?)
(On what basis can you arrange for me to do what I'm going to do?)
"..."
Oh, why is your heart so hard on me? T^T
(Okay, I won't use you to do anything beyond your ability.)
<< Well, I don't have much ability either. So it will be easy for me >>>
(Forget it, I won't do it.)
<< What?? >>
(You're useless)
Phi Johan, you're so confused. Why do I have to meet someone like him? Oh, my tears will flow again.
<< Oh, I'm just kidding. I can do anything. Please remove the interest for me. >>>
(Are you sure?)
<<< Well, I'm sure... maybe. I'm in. You certainly wouldn't tell me to do something strange. >>>
(What do you think the definition of strange is?)
<<< Strange. It's weird in the way normal people understand it. >>> I think... it's weird in the normal sense. How can I explain it?
(Um... okay, weird according to your understanding.)
<< Yes, the way I understood it. So, let's decide here. You won't give me interest, will you? I said your happy. What's better than saving tens of thousands a month?
(Yes. But...)
<<< But? >>>
(If it makes me dissatisfied, I'll adjust the interest every day.)
"What?! What do you mean?" I immediately screamed when I heard someone else's sentence.
(Everything has a price.)
"Not like that..." I softened my voice a little when I clashed with the blunt tone of my interlocutor. Come to think of it, that might be fair.
Well, Phi Johan gave me a reward with the agreement that I had to obey his orders. And it all depends on whether I do something bad or not.
Therefore, the agreement is conceded as void.
"So, if one day I make you dissatisfied, will you adjust the price?"
(5% per month. How much per day?)
"Oh, wait a minute," I said before looking for paper and a pencil to count. Even though I'm studying engineering, not everyone can do mental math. At least one of us had to practice until it became a habit.
(What are you doing?)
"I'm looking for a piece of paper."
(Do you have to calculate it even if you're studying engineering?)
"Why are there so many bad people around us? I can't hold it in anymore. My heart is as thin as tissue. T^T
"More than 300?" I said, "And it will be very bad if I feel you unsatisfied all the time."
(Yes, like today.)
"Hey, can I ask for an exception? I'm working."
(So you're not bringing your phone?)
"Yes, I left it charging in the room."
"I bought a phone so you leave it out of reach?" The words on the other end of the phone reminded me of Phi Hill's earlier words. "He bought you a phone and you didn't answer him?"
Okay... I was wrong. T^T
"Yes, I won't do it again." My voice feels guilty. I wouldn't feel guilty if I weren't sued again.
How can simply responding to a chat late be *charged?
(And don't use the phone I bought to talk to others.)
<< What? >>>
(Don't you understand?)
<< Yes...I understand. I can understand... >> Why are my creditors so cruel? T^T <<< So, can you tell me what's bothering you? >>>
(That's your job, you have to think about it yourself.)
<< Ah, okay, then I'll hang up the phone first. Thank you.. >>>
I remembered to say thank you and wanted to hang up because I thought there was nothing else to say.
(NO)
<<< Yes? >>
(Don't hang up.)
<<<< Is there anything else? >>>>
(Don't ask, just stay silent.)
<<
not to ask anything, because Phi Joe told me not to ask. A few moments later, I heard a scratching noise and the crackling of the keyboard; maybe he's working.
(Don't stay far from your phone.)
<<< Okay >> So I moved closer and took my headphones and put them in. At first, I was worried the sound would be loud, so I planned to save my phone. When he made that request, I had to wear headphones. I'm worried the sound of my video game will also be heard
(Don't sleep.)
"...but I'm starting to get sleepy."
(What did you say?)
"Yes, I'm not going to sleep," I said sleepily, before trying to force my eyelids not to close. "One of the company, isn't it? T^T"
"You want me to talk?" I asked.
(Why?)
"I thought you'd be asleep. Usually, if you want me to stay, you have to ask me to talk." I said, remembering the past when I was looking at and reading a book.
(Really?)
"That's what I used to do with my ex-girlfriend. I used to ask her always talking to me. >>>
(I'm not your ex-girlfriend.)
Oh, why is he being rude again? T^T
<< Then, can't I ask you to talk? >>>
(yes)
(Parent too, I'll deduct more money)
<< How is that possible? Didn't we agree? >>
(It's up to me.)
Ah... okay, whatever. Anything can happen if it's Phi Johan. I have to give in. I mustn't give in to anger. I'm giving up my selfishness T^T
01:17
"North, I'm going to sleep now," said Ai Ter, ready to hug the light. I brought my index finger closer to my mouth and told him to be quiet because I accidentally made a loud noise and received several scoldings from Phi Johan.
"Ah, sweet dreams," said Ai Ter, before turning off the light and plopping down on the bed. All that was left was me, still turning on the lights and moving the cursor on the computer screen back and forth. "I can't play games, I can't listen to music, not even a sound. Plus, I'm very sleepy."
I just sat and listened to the sound of the keyboard traveling through our phone connection.
"Phi Johan," I called, "...I'm sleepy."
(...)
Phi Joe didn't answer, but even if he did, I think he must have scolded me and said, "That's your business." Yes, of course. Can a person like this be an idol? He can afford to be rude. If it were me, I wouldn't dare approach him.
"How long will it take you to finish your work? I'm just asking, don't scold me."
(A little more)
"Do you work like this every day?"
(No, just a few days)
"Don't you want to take a break? I see you've been doing it for a few hours."
(NO)
"Phi Joe..."
(What?)
Please talk to me. My eyes are closed.
(I asked you to come with me, but should I ask you to speak?)
Oh, no conversion ideas come to mind, I said sleepily. It's 1 a.m. and everyone has to be asleep, right? The more I work, the more tired I get. I'm not joking. This inaction, I wonder who could handle it.
(That's your business.)
Is that okay? Okay, then I'll tell you about myself. When I was very sleepy, I started talking nonsense.
(That's your business.)
But I see you're very curious. I can force myself to tell you. >>>>
(No, I don't want to know.)
<<< My real name is Khun Natchanan. I'm a freshman electrical engineering major and I became roommates with Easter, a student at the College of Veterinary Medicine who is dating Phi Hill, who is also your friend. >>>
(...)
<< I'm a simple person. Not too serious, cheerful, intelligent, but humble towards adults. I always show enough respect to others and I'm a good friend. >>>
(I'll let someone else tell me.)
<< Yes, but that's what the teacher wrote in the parent contact letter. >>>
(When you're sleepy, you say nonsense.)
<< Just a little, hehe. Oh yeah, I washed your clothes. When's a good time to give them back to you? << I asked, referring to Phi Joe's shirt, which he lent me to wear on my way home.
(I don't want it.)
<< Oh, but I washed it and it smells nice.
(I don't want it.)
<< May I ask why? >>>
(No)
Ah... Okay. If you don't want it, what's wrong with it, aren't clothes expensive?
After washing, the clothes are clean again. Is there any reason not to take it back?
01:30
<<
(Hah?)
Well, you think I'll sleep, don't you? Ah, I haven't. You can't amend me easily. >>>
(Good)
<
(A little more)
(do not disturb)
<
(No. I told you to be quiet.)
But then, why should I be the one staying on the phone if you don't want me to talk? At least you don't have to complain, because of me. Wouldn't it be better if you called someone you like to accompany you? It would be fun to work with your wife. I'm curious, isn't there anyone you want to call? Aren't there hundreds of girls lining up to get a call from you? >>>
(None)
<<<< How? >>>
(I've never called someone asking to check on me.)
<
(Like you said, they'll keep calling multiple times throughout the night and it's annoying.)
<< Oh, then why did you give me your phone? Wait, you don't want anyone to call, so you're asking me to keep making calls like this? >>
(Uh)
You could have also turned off the device or activated do not disturb mode. >>>
(I still have to attend to urgent matters.)
<< Oh, so you're using me as a dog repellent? >>>
(Uh)
Ah, I think I'm very unlucky. Do you have much longer to go? >>>
(A little longer)
<< Ah, all right. >>>>
(Are you in bed already?)
No, I sat at the table. I'm going to turn off the lights because my eyes hurt.
(Good)
Oh, wait, if I'm the one blocking your number right now, then I'll definitely be criticized by your wives if they find out. And if I get caught, and he hits me, you have to take responsibility!
(...)
Are you still here? Did you secretly fall asleep while working?
(I'm here.)
Oh, you didn't answer me.
(What are you saying?)
<< I said, what if I get hit in the head by one of your women, even though she knows I spend hours on the phone with you. >>>
(You have to fight.)
<< Oh, my God, I can't hurt women,
>> I said.
(Then shut up.)
<< They'll surely pull all my hair out,
>> and I say involuntarily, frowning. << Will they bring their roommates to slap me like in a drama? >>>
(Absolutely unreasonable)
Come on, I'm telling the truth. If that happens, I must have compensation for the damages and have it deducted from my debt. >>>
(Okay)
(My friend opened a psychiatric clinic. Can you call him?)
What? I'm just kidding. Who will do that?
You?
I'm not crazy. Oh, but my friend... What do you think about studying medicine? I quietly asked him to talk because I'm so sleepy right now. If we could talk, maybe I'll be able to get this sleepy haze out of my mind.
I told you to be quiet
Oh, my god, let's talk for a while. I'm so sleepy. I'm not someone who drinks as much coffee as you.
How do you know?
Just a guess... Usually, doctors are I'm addicted to coffee. The more you work, the more you drink, and I'll feel sleepy. I'm sure you like Americano. >>>>
(Intelligent)
"Making me the dressing room isn't enough. Then I still have to practice making coffee," I keep saying, as someone who talks a lot and is pretty good at it. "If it's good, I'll let you try it." >>>
(Present tense?)
"That's right. Please, if you're kind, it would be better if you reduced my debt." >>>
(Just praising is enough.)
"Why? Is there any other value?" >>>>
(A lot)
"Okay. Anyway, Thank you for not rejecting him. >>> First of all, I want to say that he's very considerate. But after thinking about it, just receiving praise from him seems enough. T^T
(Then you'll make me a coffee)
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(With Ter?)
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(Um, then why are you doing it?)
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(I didn't charge the interest and I didn't ask you for a prompt repayment.)
(Don't rush.)
Why does Phi Johan's voice sound ordinary? What's the matter, no need to rush? You're not a debtor like me. Who would feel happy if they had hundreds of thousands of debts like this? T^T
"I was born one day and I want flowers. What should I do?" I think that's true. One day, I could pick flowers or sell flowers, which would be better? I like to be selfish.
(And where did you do it?)
"It's a shop around here. The name of the shop is Mary Me."
Phi Johan didn't reply until the sound of writing on paper rings again. He seems to have started working again. So I scroll through Facebook to find something else to read. But I should have slept, and a long time ago.
T^T
"I'm so sleepy, my eyelids are heavy, I can't take it anymore..."
2:40 AM
(end of call: 3 hours 20 minutes)
[Johan]: I told you not to sleep.
[Johan]: Get up and lie down on the bed.
3:15 AM
[Johan]: I don't allow you to look for a new part-time job, understand?
[Johan]: *Cancel message.
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