MYENGINEER, CHAPTER 21: I’m worried, you know
[Bohn]
“I thought I was going to have to go down and carry you in” I say after Duen got into the car. It looks like he just came back from shopping, with a bunch of stuff. “Hello, Phii Bohn.” Little Dao says, waving at me with a smile. This is why Ben is so into her, always calling her ‘Honey’ this and ‘Honey’ that.
“Hi.”
“Where are we going?” The slender figure asks as soon as I start driving. It’s raining heavily, even for someone with good eyesight like me, it’s hard to see the road ahead. At this rate, the elderly or those with poor eyesight might get into accidents. This isn’t just the rainy season; it feels like a storm is coming.
“We’ll go to my condo first.”
“Why?” Duen asks while still using his floral shirt to dry his sister’s hair, what a loving brother. But…where did you get that floral shirt from? Songkran is still months away.
“The rain’s too heavy. I don’t want to drive far in case there’s an accident.”
“But…okay.”
“Where have you been?”
“To buy fresh groceries.”
“Oh.” I said before driving on. My younger brother must have been starving; he was banging on my door since five in the morning, saying, “I’m hungry! Make me something to eat now! Otherwise, I’ll mess up your happiness in every possible way, Sutin!!” He’s funny. But who the hell is Sutin, you little brat…That’s right, because my name isn’t Sutin. So I pretended to be asleep until not long ago when I suggested going out for chicken rice, but he wouldn’t come because he was caught up with his cartoons. Guess what manly show he’d be watching.
It has to be this one!
My little pony
“And where were you planning to go?” I glanced at the person asking, sensing a hint of politeness in their voice. When I called to tell him to get in the car, he kept deflecting the topic like he didn’t want to come.
“Initially, I was going to buy food to eat with Ben, but with this rain, there won’t be any sellers.” I guess I’ll have to settle for instant noodles.
“Haven’t you eaten yet?”
“No.” I responded, now too hungry to talk much. The next turn was to our condo. Here I am, little brother, Phii Bohn has arrived.
“Which meal…”
“Breakfast.” “Are you crazy? It’s been so long since this morning, why haven’t you eaten?” Is this a concern?
“I slept well, who wakes up early on a day off? It’s not cool.”
“Then you might as well die…” He’s worried, huh.
“Doesn’t Phii Bohn cook for himself, [yawning]?”
“I don’t know how to cook.”
“Let Phii Duen cook then.” Suddenly, the groggy one spoke up even though his eyes were still closed. Ha, Duen, you know how to cook? Crap, the qualities of a good wife, it’s fitting that you’re my future wife.
“Really?”
“Damn, it’s delicious too, even Mom praised it.”
“It’s not that big of a deal.” The medical student said softly, looking sleepy. I saw him shielding his sister from the raindrops. If he doesn’t take medicine, he’ll definitely catch a cold.
At first, I thought I was seeing things when I saw him, but when I saw Daonuea, I knew it was really Duen. Damn, luck is really on my side. I thought I wouldn’t get to see him today. Because I only asked him to bring flowers from Monday to Friday…not that I didn’t want to see him. I just didn’t want to disturb his work time.
“Is Ben at the condo too? [Yawn].” He asks before yawning and tightening his hold on Daonuea…is he cold? They just got caught in the rain, didn’t they?
Thinking that, I turn off the AC, which makes the other party turn and smile at me. Damn, his smile tugs at my heart.
Wait…why isn’t he wearing an undershirt! I look at the thin white shirt that’s wet and clinging to the slender figure, oh my. If I lose my mind and run to tackle you, what would you do?
“Yeah.” I answer and look back at the road, trying not to pay attention to the white skin peeking out from under the shirt. Why is the next turn so far away! “Is Ben there too? That’s great, Daonuea will have a friend.” Daonuea says softly, and when I look back, I see she’s already dozed off. Kids, huh. I was about to talk about clothes with the fool, but I had to keep quiet because…he’s asleep too.
Brother and sister cats?
“Duen, hey, Duen.” I wake Duen when I park under the condo.
“Huh. Are we there?” The slender figure asks sleepily while looking around. I secretly watch every move he makes; now, everything he does catches my eye…
“Yeah, do you want to wake your sister?”
“Yawn. No, I’ll carry her.”
“And what about all this stuff?” I glance at the things he bought, quite a lot. When he ran to the car, I was amazed he could carry all that while holding his sister.
“I can carry them.”
“Let me take them.” I brush his hand away when I see him trying to take the stuff while carrying his sister, not knowing his own limits.
“Huh, I’ll carry them myself.” Duen furrows his brows, whining…if you’re going to be this tempting, Duen.
“I’ll carry them. You take your sister.”
“But…”
“I’m still flirting with you, Duen.”
“You…crazy.” Bohn muttered under his breath. He must be fully awake by now, with a slightly red face, just a little bit red, but whatever, it’s a good change for someone who’s usually so clueless.
Then,
“Ha ha.” Being with Duen has made me discover a way to make him understand what I am saying…that is, to express it both with words and actions. Just speaking, he doesn’t get it, just doing doesn’t work either; you have to do both for this clueless guy to understand what you’re trying to convey.
“Good morning, Suwana.”
The receptionist greeted me with a smile. I nodded in response and led the slender figure to the elevator. Once I saw the other person had entered, I pressed the button for the fourteenth floor, my floor. I wonder what kind of face this scoundrel will make when he sees his honey. Ha, speaking of which, Duen really is like a mother; every ten seconds, he turns to look at Dao’s face to check if she’s awake or sleeping soundly, something like that.
“Why are you smiling?” Oh…was I smiling?
“No reason.”
“But it looks like you-”
“I just thought you’re so cute.”
“…”
Ding!
I smirked, stepping out of the elevator with the items as soon as the doors opened. What kind of face was he making? I turned back with curiosity and saw Duen walking out with a face flushed red. Can you still blush that much after such a tease?
“This room?”
“Yeah.” I reached out to open the door, but before I could even step inside, the scoundrel rushed in and bumped into my leg with force.
“Bohn! I’m so hungry…Oh, hello.” Once he realized who I was with, he raised his hands to wai awkwardly, clearly aware that his future brother-in-law doesn’t particularly like his face.
“Uh-huh.” Duen nodded in acknowledgment and gave a faint smile. Actually, he doesn’t hate Ben; he just doesn’t like anyone messing with his little sister, that’s all…probably.
“You can take her to sleep in the room.” I said, leading the way to the larger bedroom. My condo has two bedrooms; I sleep in the big one, and the smaller one (which isn’t that small) is for the scoundrel.
“Do you have children’s clothes…I doubt it. Then, can I borrow a tank top to change Dao into?”
“It’s in the wardrobe, I’ll go get it for-”
“You can wear my clothes.”
I and Duen raise our eyebrows, looking towards the source of the voice. Of course, the speaker is the half-Thai kid standing red-faced at the door. “I’m…about the same size as Honey.” True enough. Even though he’s a boy, their age makes Ben and Daonuea’s figures not that different. Daonuea might be a bit slimmer, but she can easily wear Ben’s clothes.
“But…”
“Go get them, you little devil…Hey Duen, it’s better than letting your sister wear a singlet where you can see through.” I say to Ben; the troublemaker, then lean down to whisper the latter part into the protective brother’s ear.
The slender figure doesn’t say anything more; he just nods in understanding and stands waiting for clothes from the troublemaker. When Ben comes back with the clothes faster than a rocket, Duen immediately ushers me and his sister out of the room. How protective can you be?
“Well, Honey’s even wearing your clothes.” I tease the troublemaker sitting on the sofa. He’s moved from watching ‘Little Pony’ to reading comics instead, probably shy in front of a girl.
“I won’t wash them either.” He says dreamily, damn. Who raised you to be like this, Ben, answer!
“You little psycho.” I scolded him and sat down next to him. Instead of denying it or making some excuse like a normal kid would.
“…”
“You are…” What should I call him? This kid is such a nuisance.
“Bohn, where can I let my sister sleep?” Not long after, the overprotective brother comes out carrying Daonuea, who has changed into fresh clothes. “Sleep…in the other room.”
“This one?” Duen points to Ben’s room across the way. He probably doesn’t think much of it, plus he’s too considerate to refuse.
“Uh-huh…huh.” I nod, glancing at my little brother who’s bending over his knees, trying to suppress his smile until he’s shaking, then looks up at me with joy.
“You’re the best brother in the world, Bohn.”
“Sure.”
“And what about dinner?” The troublemaker turns to ask me when he remembers something important. I totally forgot about dinner since I saw Duen.
“It’s raining, let’s boil some instant noodles.”
“I’m hungry. I’ll eat anything at this point.” Ben said dismissively, collapsing onto the sofa as if he had no energy left. Well, have I starved you that much?
“Yes, sir.” Achoo!
“Have you put Daonuea to bed?” I asked when I saw Duen coming out of the room.
“Yeah…what are you doing?” He peered at me as I was unwrapping the cup noodles, waiting only for the water to boil.
“Boiling noodles.”
“Why boil them?” He walked over to inspect the instant noodles I had prepared, carefully reading the label on the cup. Have you never eaten instant noodles before, huh?
“Hey, neither my little brother nor I have had breakfast yet.”
“That’s why I’m asking why you’re boiling them.” You think just because you’re going to be my (future) wife, I wouldn’t dare punch you? I’ll punch you with words!
“What’s with you, Duen?”
“…”
“Do you have a headache?” I approached, placing the back of my hand on his smooth forehead to check his temperature. It’s not hot, or maybe the symptoms haven’t shown yet.
“No.”
“Then why do you look dazed? I’m just asking why you’re boiling them.”
“I’m going to make it for you to eat.”
“…” Are you going to eat it then? If not, I’ll only make it for your brother.” Duen spoke before walking over to the bag of fresh groceries. This is making my heart race way too much.
“I’ll eat it…I’m just happy.”
I smiled, walking up to stand behind him, resting my head on his beautiful shoulder to hide my face. I didn’t want him to see how wide my smile was. “Why are you always so cute?” After saying that, I wrapped my arms around his slender waist, asking for a little snuggle. You’re too adorable.
“You’re crazy…”
“But take a shower first, then we’ll cook.” I say out of concern. He hasn’t even changed his clothes yet. When he leaned on my shoulder, I could feel he was still wet.
“Why?”
“You’ll catch a cold.”
“No, I’ll cook first, then shower.” The fool shakes me off, going to check out the fresh produce. You’re so stubborn, for a doctor. You take care of others’ health but not your own.
“Don’t.” I say in a flat tone while walking to grab a bottle of water from the fridge not far from my conversation partner. Even though it’s freezing, I want to drink cold water. I like cold things. Even if my gums are shivering, I won’t be deterred, even on such a cold day…
“Why?” He turns to raise his eyebrows, carrot still in hand. I take another gulp of water before continuing.
“I’m worried about you.”
“…”
“Hey.” It takes a while for Duen to recover from his surprise and run to the bedroom. I see his ears are red too, today is really a good day, huh.
“Bohn, which towel can I use?” The medical student opens the door to ask, his clothes still on. What were you doing in there just now?
“The white towel on the rack. For the bathrobe…the black one will do, I just bought it a few days ago.”
“Got it.” He replies and goes back in, likely to take a shower.
“I saw that.” Out of nowhere, Ben speaks up after I sit back down on the sofa, even though his eyes are still on the comic book in his hands.
“Saw what?”
“Honey’s brother is your boyfriend?” …Is it that easy to tell?
“Not yet, haha.” Honestly, I’m quite surprised that the troublemaker asked that, but whatever, he’s smart like his brother.
“That much, huh?” He props his chin up, giving a mischievous smile. This kid…he’s far from being just a child, I don’t remember raising him to be this cunning.
“Why?”
“You almost dragged him into the room to make love.”
“You little brat.” I scolded him without much seriousness, even laughing a bit.
Even a kid can see it, but Duen himself doesn’t realize it, oh, life.
“Hmph.” This must be karma for all the times I’ve annoyed Duen. You’re definitely a devil sent to torment me, Ben!
“Do you even know what ‘make love’ means? Who taught you?”
“I do know, you’re the one who taught me.”
“I never did.” I’m sure I never taught him about that stuff. Even if I was awake, I was awake discreetly, not openly enough to teach my little brother.
“You always act like that, so I picked it up.” He said, making a sad face like he’d caught an incurable virus…what a troublesome kid.
“Ugh, you really are annoying.”
“Oh, I forgot to call someone to pick up Duen’s car.” I muttered to myself and picked up my phone to call Moss, my dad’s subordinate, to ask him to fetch Duen’s car and bring it to the condo. Moss said he’d call back once he got there.
“Bohn.”
“Huh?” I answered but still had my eyes on the TV screen where the chef was demonstrating how to make stuffed tofu. Damn, it looks so good, the colors are really catching my eye, I want to eat it…
“What clothes can I wear?” Duen asked, his voice getting closer, but I was still focused on the cooking show, especially since I was hungry.
Grumble
“Choose whatever you want, I want to eat.” I said, the last sentence almost a whisper to myself. The person talking was silent for a moment before continuing…his voice closer than before, startling me.
“…”
“Come and choose, I feel like I’m imposing.”
“No need to feel imposed…” I was about to say not to worry and just choose, but I swallowed my words when I saw how Duen looked.
“What?”
I looked at the figure in front of me, his skin so white it was captivating, with wet hair sticking to his slender face, and a black cloth draped over him, making Duen look so good that I couldn’t take my eyes off him. You’re so sexy…
“Huh?”
“Go choose whatever.” I dismissed it, trying to force myself to focus on the stuffed tofu. You look at those stupid carrots, right Bohn, see how tasty they look.
Look at those round mushrooms, they look like rabbit poop…Ahhh!!!
“Huh-”
“Take the third shirt from the left and the fifth pair of pants from the top.” I said randomly!
“Ha…got it.” Duen looks confused by what I said but complies willingly.
Damn!!! Why did you do this to me!!
“Huh.” I completely forgot you were on the sofa too, Ben. He was pretending to watch TV but his ears were twitching. Plus, he was sneaking glances and teasing me, Ben, you little devil!!!
“Bohn…I think your clothes are a bit too big for me.”
“…That’s good enough.”
If you’re going to look this good, Duen!!
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