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Greeting from the Author

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From the story of two rival women in a major auction, which later became a
book, the response from readers has been amazing. Many have shared their
thoughts and reviews, and one common request was to see more of the
relationship between the two main characters.

As a writer, I also feel that there are still many cute and passionate moments
left to tell.

The story could have ended there—even though the characters only
officially got together at the very end—but throughout the book, we already
saw how their dynamic played out.

From the beginning, they shared a special kind of closeness. But once I fell
in love with their relationship—Ai and Maple—I couldn’t help but want to
explore more parts of their journey as a couple. And I know many readers
feel the same way.

In some stories, a small special chapter is enough to tie things up, making it
feel complete. But with this one, I felt like there was still something left to
tell—how their life together unfolds after becoming an official couple.

How do they balance their personal lives and careers? Will they move in
together? How will their families and other special moments shape their
journey?

And of course, what will happen with their shared dream of building
Greater Duty-Free?

Now, it’s time to share that story with you.

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In this book, readers will get to follow Aiwarin and Mevika through 12
chapters filled with special moments.

The storytelling is concise, but I believe it will give you a deeper look into
their lives and bring even more depth to the original story. Hope you enjoy!

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Serenista
Author
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We are still as close as ever.

Whether it’s
1 year,
3 years,
5 years,
10 years,

or even longer—

Even though our story is no longer a secret,

The moments we share when it’s just the two of us,

Hold more secrets than anyone could ever imagine.

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 01. Hopeless Romantic
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"Good morning."

The sweet greeting, spoken softly, was enough to stir her from sleep. But
what really woke her up was the gentle press of lips against her forehead.
After seven hours of sleep, she was now fully awake—though her girlfriend
had already been up for five minutes.

"Mm..."

Aiwarin slowly opened her eyes, blinking to adjust her vision. When she
finally saw the familiar face leaning close with a warm smile, she couldn't
help but smile back.

"Good morning, my love."

"My love? Morning, sweetheart."

Mevika chuckled.

"Sweetheart?"

Aiwarin laughed. Now she was fully awake—wide awake, actually—thanks

to the overwhelming cuteness of the woman beside her.

"I like that. I'll call you that too."

"Okay, sweetheart."

Mevika placed a gentle hand on Aiyawarin's head, stroking it lightly.

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"Come on, time to get up and get ready for work."

She started to move off the bed, but before she could take another step, a
pair of arms wrapped around her from behind, pulling her back.

"Mm... just a little longer."

Aiwarin mumbled against her shoulder, placing a hand on it and stroking

gently. Then she frowned.

"Why are you the only one wearing a robe?"

She had just realized that while she was still completely naked under the
covers, Mevika had somehow managed to slip into a robe at some point.

"I got up to use the bathroom and grabbed it on my way back before waking
you up,"

Mevika explained casually.

But before she could say anything else, Aiwarin's mischievous hands had
already undone the loosely tied belt. The soft fabric slipped from Mevika’s
right shoulder, and before she could protest, cool lips pressed against her
bare skin.

"H-Hey! We have to go to work!"

“Mm... I want to try doing it in the morning too,”

Aiwarin murmured, sliding the robe off Mevika’s other shoulder.

“No way. I have an important meeting this morning,”

Mevika said firmly.

“The big news today is that Superior successfully won the bid for Greater,
and we’re partnering with Orianna to manage Greater Duty-Free together.
Everyone at the company is waiting to congratulate me and the team.”

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“Actually, I have a meeting too,”

Aiwarin admitted with a laugh. But that didn’t stop her from teasing a little
more.

“Just a little bit?”

She kissed Mevika’s other shoulder, and the more she kissed, the more she
wanted to keep going. But she knew she had to control herself. Her
girlfriend was just too beautiful and adorable.

Being together officially felt like a honeymoon phase—one they could

proudly share with the world now. They no longer had to hide their
relationship or worry about how others might perceive them as a couple.

The world had changed, and if some people still didn’t understand, that was
their problem. What mattered was that they were happy together, focusing
on their own love without letting outside opinions affect them.

“I’m so happy.”

“Hm?”

Mevika turned slightly to glance at her.

“That we can finally be together, as a real couple.”

Aiwarin smiled, resting her forehead against Mevika’s head. She felt
warmth spreading through her chest, wrapping around her like a comforting
embrace.

Wanting to cherish the moment, she gently pulled the robe back over
Mevika’s shoulder and hugged her from behind.

Ever since that night when she stayed over at Mevika’s place and asked to
be in a real relationship, things had changed. They had returned to their own
families on the day of the bid opening, and after the results were
announced, they had dinner with both families together.

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Then, at last, they got to spend time alone again.

Last night had been the first night Mevika stayed over at Aiwarin's place. In
a way, this morning felt like the first real day of living together—here, in
the same room where their relationship had deepened long before they even
became an official couple.

“Oh, if that’s what you mean, then I’m really, really happy too.”

Mevika chuckled softly. She glanced down at the arms wrapped around her
waist and took one of Aiwarin's hands in hers.

“I am so happy.”

"Mmm.."

Aiwarin smiled. She loosened her embrace as Mevika gently pulled her
hands away to turn around and face her. Their eyes met, and they leaned in
for a soft kiss before Mevika pulled back with a playful smirk.

“We have plenty of time to spend together, but not this morning.”

She playfully poked Aiyawarin’s nose.

“Tonight, though, I’ll come back as soon as I can. And if you want to do
anything… you’re free to do whatever you want, okay?”

“Okay.”

Aiwarin accepted the deal eagerly.

“And I’ll try to make sure I have no morning meetings tomorrow, so you
can—”

“Okay! Then I won’t go to the office tomorrow morning either.”

“You are so fast,”

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Mevika laughed. She had expected Aiwarin to think about it for a moment,
but she was too quick.

“Of course! How could I be slow when it comes to you? I’m always quick
when it’s about you.”

“Oh? Hmm… that’s true. No argument there.”

Mevika tapped the tip of Aiwarin's nose again.

“Alright, time to get up and shower. Let’s go to work, do what we love, and
come back to the person we love.”

“For the first time, I actually want to skip work just to go home early. And
you know how much I love working.”

Aiwarin admitted.

“No need to do that,”

Mewika reassured her.

“Pretty soon, we’ll be working together anyway.”

She got out of bed, flashed a smile, and headed toward the bathroom.

Aiwarin sat there watching her girlfriend walk away, unable to hide her
grin. She was just as excited for that day to come. Greater was set to open
next year, but the planning and management of the duty-free stores between
their two companies would begin much sooner.

And soon, she and Mevika would get to work side by side—not just as
business partners, but as a couple.

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“We’ve had preliminary discussions with Orianna about setting up a
dedicated team to manage Greater,”

Aiwarin said, addressing the executives of Orianna and the bid consulting
team in the conference room.

“We’ll probably establish the office at Greater Tower. The building is close
to the mall, which makes it convenient. It was built for this kind of purpose
anyway.

“During the bidding period, when I visited Greater frequently, I noticed that
some floors were still unused and pretty quiet. But once we set up a central
office there, the place should get livelier. We’ll also need to hire staff to
manage the operations.”

“Are we going to manage everything together?”

The HR manager asked.

“It’ll be more about coordinating and overseeing things as a whole,”

Aiwarin explained.

“We’ve clearly divided responsibilities—Orianna will focus on managing

service-oriented businesses, while Superior specializes in retail products.
However, if either side comes up with plans or ideas, we’ll share them with
each other for feedback. We can make suggestions in areas that fall under
the other’s expertise, but we won’t interfere in their decision-making. We
just want to support each other as good business partners."

And she continue,

“We’re lucky to be working with Superior, a company that operates

transparently. In the future, if the management of Greater Duty-Free is
divided by category through separate bids, then setting up a joint office
might not be necessary. There would likely be a central team managing the
overall operations while each company handles its own designated area. But

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for now, we want to co-manage things with Superior—because it’s
Superior.

“I heard that…”

One of the bid team employees started to say but then stopped, smiling
without continuing.

“Hm? Heard what?”

Aiwarin turned to her.

“Oh, nothing,”

The employee quickly shook her head.

Aiwarin let out a quiet chuckle, guessing what the employee might have
been thinking.

“This meeting is about to wrap up,”

She said.

“If anyone has questions unrelated to this topic, feel free to ask now. Once I
finalize the management team plans for Greater, I’ll call another meeting
with the relevant people. If there’s nothing else, then that’s it for today.”

"Thank you so much, Khun Ai. Winning the Greater bid is truly an
achievement, just as everyone believed you could do it,"

Said a senior executive.

"Thank you! But… are you really okay with coming in second place?"

Aiwarin asked, turning to the executive.

"Second place is still a great result. Of course, we aimed for first, but we’re
fortunate that the original winner changed their plans. At least we still get to

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be involved in managing Greater. You did an amazing job. And besides…
first place went to Superior, just like you said."

The executive had a subtle, knowing smile.

"Because first place is…"

The bid team employee who had hesitated earlier spoke up again.

"Uh, I mean… Superior."

"Were you about to say Superior just now?"

Aiwarin chuckled.

"I was going to ask you about it. The meeting is over now, so you can finish
what you were saying earlier."

"Huh?"

"You started with ‘I heard that…’"

"Oh…"

"And because first place is…"

"It’s Khun Mevika,"

The employee finally admitted, looking a bit shy about saying it out loud.

"Ah, Khun Mevika—so that’s what you wanted to say,"

Aiwarin said with amusement.

"You’re very logical, Khun Ai—that’s why I felt comfortable saying it. But
still… it’s a personal matter, so maybe I shouldn’t bring it up."

"It’s fine."

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Aiwarin glanced at some of the executives who had already left, likely
because they had other work to do. Some people were very strict about their
schedules—arriving on time, attending meetings on time, and leaving work
exactly on time.

Those who stayed behind were the ones who had more flexibility, which
was something Orianna wasn’t too strict about, as long as responsibilities
were managed properly.

"For some, this might be a personal matter. But if it’s about Khun Mevika,
go ahead—tell me,"

She said with a warm smile.

"It's nothing, really. I just wanted to say that I heard Khun Ai and Khun
Mevika are dating. And the person who won first place in the bid… is your
girlfriend."

The employee quickly covered her mouth, embarrassed by how bluntly she
had said it.

"Oh, so that’s what you wanted to talk about?"

Aiwarin laughed.

"I guess everyone already knows by now. Alright, I’ll just confirm it—
Mevika and I are dating. I don’t think she’d mind if you call her Maple."

"Oh wow,"

The employee grinned, still feeling shy.

"Congratulations! That’s so adorable! First place and second place—a

couple brought together by the bidding war. And now, you’ll be managing a
business together, too!"

"If any of you join the management team, you’ll probably get to meet her.
She’s just as kind as I am,"

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Aiwarin said with a playful smile.

"What a well-matched relationship!"

"You mean we have matching personalities?"

"No—I mean you’re equally beautiful!"

"Oof."

Aiwarin couldn’t help but smile, feeling a rare moment of shyness. She
didn’t get flustered easily, but when it came to Mevika, it seemed to happen
a lot.

"Are you blushing, Khun Ai? Alright, I won’t tease you anymore!"

"It’s fine. If it’s about Maple, you can tease me all you want,"

Aiwarin said, pretending to be unaffected.

"Ahhh, you must be so in love,"

The employee giggled, covering her face.

"I’m so jealous!"

"Exactly!"

Another, younger employee finally spoke up, encouraged by her boss’s

openness.

"This is so cute! I’ve never seen Khun Ai in this mode before."

"What mode?"

Aiwarin raised an eyebrow.

"'Madly in-love’ mode."

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"Tch."

Aiwarin tried to keep her composure, but after already getting flustered
once, it was hard to hide her reaction. Quickly, she started gathering her
personal items, preparing to leave.

She didn’t normally allow conversations about her personal life at work, but
today… she made an exception. Maybe it was because she really was
completely smitten with her girlfriend.

That phrase—"Madly in-love"—was just too accurate.

"Eh… Or should I not have said that?"

The youngest employee suddenly looked worried.

"Madly in-love? Oh, you can say that. But I really have to go now. Thank
you for supporting the love I chose."

Aiwarin smiled warmly.

"And about the bidding results—first place and second place—don’t think
that I lost to Maple because of sportsmanship or anything like that. That
wasn’t it."

"Oh, no one thinks that!"

The employee quickly reassured her.

"Everyone saw how hard you fought for it. If you hadn’t been serious, even
getting second place would’ve been impossible."

"Thanks for understanding. I didn’t lose to Maple because of sportsmanship

at all, but because of..."

Aiwarin said. She paused, debating whether to continue. But her hesitation
only made the employees more curious.

"Then for what reason?"

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Someone finally asked.

"Hmm."

She pretended she wouldn’t answer—but then, with a playful grin, she
finally confessed:

"I must have lost.... because I’m madly in love."

As soon as she finished the sentence, Aiwarin quickly hid her smile and
walked out of the conference room.

"So it was the ‘love-struck kindness’ that made you lose?"

Mevika chuckled when Aiwarin told her about work that evening.

"You made excuses like that, saying that you intended to bid, not because of
the kindness of a sportsman, but because of madly in love?"

"No one took it seriously. Everyone knows it was just a joke from someone
completely smitten."

Aiwarin grinned and hugged her girlfriend from behind.

"Because honestly, I really am crazy about you these days. And they were
right—it really is my ‘madly in-love mode.’"

"You're such a show-off."

"Of course! You’re my first real relationship."

Aiwarin declared, then stole a big kiss on Mevika’s cheek. She rested her
chin on her girlfriend’s shoulder, hands playfully undoing the first button of
Mevika’s suit.

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"By the way… has anyone teased you about this yet, my beautiful
girlfriend?"

"I think they wanted to talk about it, but the office was really busy today. I
had meetings all morning and afternoon, and after that, everyone just went
back to work. But if there’s a chance, someone might bring it up—
especially my dear secretary."

"P’Jinaa? So… have you already cleared up the misunderstanding about

me? I hope she still thinks I’m a decent person."

Aiwarin laughed.

"I talked to her before the bidding results came out. I explained everything,
and P’Jinaa said you’re super sweet, practically an angel. She even said
she’d happily hand over her boss to you and apologized for the
misunderstanding."

"That’s completely fine. She didn’t do anything wrong. Please tell her that
—and I’d love to treat her to a meal for successfully passing the
information to you. That was crucial for me to execute my plan."

Aiwarin chuckled. She had already unbuttoned Mevika’s suit jacket a while
ago, but only now did she take the chance to slide it off her girlfriend’s
shoulders.

"Hmm, I’ll let her know. You really are a master strategist, aren’t you?"

Mevika smiled and glanced at Aiyawarin, who was now holding her suit
jacket. Mevika had allowed her to take it off—but with one condition.

"But… why are you undressing me?"

"Well, someone said she'd rush back home and let me do whatever I
wanted."

"That’s right, I did say that."

Mevika turned quickly to face her.

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"But I need to shower first—freshen up before bed. We have all night, and
after I shower, I’m all yours."

"A shower, huh? Then we better hurry, because I’m getting impatient."

"Relax."

Mevika laughed mischievously.

"You’ll really need your energy later. And since you’ve already started
undressing me—might as well finish the job. I don’t know what’s wrong
with me these days, but I seem to have forgotten how to take off my own
clothes."

"Forgot how to undress? No problem. I already told you—if you become

my girlfriend, I’ll help you undress every day."

"Well, I am your girlfriend now. You're definitely one of the perks who won
me my heart."

Mevika grinned, wrapping her arms around Aiwarin's neck. She whispered
teasingly into her ear.

"Hurry up and take everything off—right now,"

Mevika whispered seductively.

"The faster we shower, the sooner we can get to bed together."

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The nightgown that were worn just fifteen minutes ago were slowly
removed. The scent of lotion on her arms and legs filled the air, reaching
the nose that was now pressed against her smooth shoulder before soft lips
followed to leave a kiss.

The thin straps were gently pulled down, revealing the curves beneath the
delicate fabric. Just a little more, and half of her beautiful body would be
exposed.

"You smell so good."

"I didn't put lotion there,"

Mevika said as Aiwarin's lips lingered on her soft breasts.

"It's the soap... and you already smell amazing."

Aiwarin moved to the other side and did the same thing before chuckling.

"And you look so delicious too."

"You're really obsessed with me, aren't you?"

Mevika closed her eyes, enjoying the touch. She was losing herself in it,
too. Every single touch from Aiwarin was mesmerizing. She was so good at
this-she was good at everything, in Mevika's opinion.

"Of course, you-"

Before she could finish speaking, she bit down on the spot she loved most.
Hearing her girlfriend's reaction only made her more enjoyed it.

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"Ah... darling."

"I love it when you call me 'darling'."

Aiwarin whispered, pulling back for a moment before teasing another

sensitive spot. Mevika arched her back with a breathy moan.

"Say it again."

"Darling... touch me more,"

Mevika pleaded, breathless. But instead of slowing down, Aiwarin only

deepened her touch.

"Oh... Ai... darling..."

"What is it, darling?"

Aiwarin lifted her head, propping herself up on her arm to steal a lingering
kiss from the lips she adored. Then, she slowly moved lower, trailing past
the soft curves of Mevika's chest and down to her toned stomach that was
cover in beautiful muscles.

With both hands, she pulled the silky nightwear down, wasting no time in
removing the last piece as well.

"Has there ever been a time when you made me calm down around you?"

"I never told you to calm down."

Mevika replied, her breath hitching as Aiwarin's lips teased her lower
abdomen, then moved to press against her thigh.

"At least... not when we're in bed. You always make me impatient."

"Otherwise, how else would we be a good match?"

Aiwarin chuckled, lifting one of Mevika's legs so she could kiss her inner
thigh comfortably. She shifted, moving higher while gently urging her

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lover's legs apart. And in that moment, Mevika hold her breathe.

"Ah-!"

A deep, breathy sound escaped from her throat, followed by a mix of gasps
and soft moans. Her slender fingers gripped at Aiwarin's hair, her hips
arching in response. She surrendered letting her lover touch her as she
pleased. And it made her so excited making her legs weak.

"Ai... p-please, stop..."

Aiwarin knew exactly what that meant. She could tease, make her squirm,
push her until she was completely lost in pleasure. But she preferred to give
her lover exactly what she needed without delay.

Lifting her head slightly, she let her fingers take over, pressing gently
against the spot where Mevika's desire was most evident. Slowly, she slid
her fingers in, making Mevika take a deep breath to brace herself for what
was coming next.

Mevika understood that intimacy between lovers could be soft or

passionate, each time different. But one thing she was certain of-no one
could understand and satisfy her desires the way Aiwarin did.

She loved her, adored her, and craved her touch. She would give herself to
her every night, whenever she was asked. And truthfully, she loved
touching Aiwarin just as much.She would not let her be the only one giving
her happiness. Tonight would be no exception.

"Ai..."

"Say it again... darling."

"D-darling... my love... darling."

"I love hearing that."

"I... I love it too."

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Their lips met in a deep, heated kiss as Aiwarin continued to pleasure
Mevika. The passion between them built up until Mevika let out a sharp
gasp, her breath coming in quick, uneven bursts-clear proof that she had
reached the peak of pleasure for the night.

"Mmm..."

Mevika exhaled slowly, allowing herself to relax as waves of satisfaction

spread through her body. She closed her eyes, catching her breath, feeling
even more at ease when Aiwarin leaned in to kiss her.

She opened her eyes, responding to the kiss, and as they stayed locked in
that embrace. They kissed for a long time and realized one thing-tonight
wasn't over yet.

And Mevika was about to prove it. She was going to do it now.

With a gentle push on Aiwarin's shoulders, she guided her lover and sit on
her thighs. Her gaze landed on the silky robe Aiwarin was wearing, the
loosely tied sash catching her attention. Mevika remembered that after her
shower, Aiwarin hadn't put on anything underneath. That meant-under this
smooth fabric-there was nothing in the way.

She pulled at the sash, untying it just above Aiwarin's waist. And just as she
expected, as the robe parted, there was nothing beneath. Before she could
even slide it off completely, gravity took over, and the fabric slipped away
on its own.

Now, with her face nestled against Aiwarin's breasts, she let her lips explore
freely as she pleased. What lay before her was simply too tempting to resist.
Aiwarin had such a beautiful figure-every inch of it was breathtaking.
Mevika had traced every curve before, but no matter how many times she
did, she never got tired of it.

"Mmm..."

Aiwarin let out a low sound, tilting her head back slightly. Then, she
lowered her chin, resting it against the head of the woman now pressed

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against her. She bit her lip, a soft hiss escaping as Mevika sent waves of
pleasure through her body, all the way down to her lower abdomen.

Mevika slid her hands under Aiwarin's hips, lifting them slightly-one hand
supporting, the other guiding. Slowly, she moved, setting a rhythm, making
sure their bodies fit together perfectly.

"Ah..."

Mevika kissed Aiwarin's cheek, letting the tip of her nose trail along her
jawline before reaching her neck, where Aiwarin tilted her head slightly to
give her better access.

Mevika kissed the soft skin, gently sucking without leaving a mark, before
moving back down to where she had been before-giving her lover pleasure
in two places at once.

Aiwarin let out a deep breath, moving slowly at first before picking up the
pace.

"Press closer,"

She whispered, inviting Mevika's hips to grind against her stomach. Their
movements grew more intense, their breathing heavier. They took their
time, not rushing to the end, letting the pleasure build naturally. And when
the perfect moment arrived, Aiwarin let out a sharp gasp before going still,
collapsing into Mevika's arms.

Mevika held her tightly, resting her chin on Aiwarin's shoulder, staying in
the embrace for a while before they both collapsed onto bed.

Now facing each other, they exchanged tired but content gazes. Their eyes
were drowsy, but not enough to fall asleep right away. The exhaustion from
their time together made sleep come easier, though.

Aiwarin smiled as Mevika reached out to smooth her messy hair.

"Do you want to continue?"

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Mevika whispered. Her voice was soft, but the question itself was
provocative.

"I do," Aiwarin admitted,

"But I can sleep first. We're not in a hurry to go to work tomorrow, right?"

Her voice was barely above a murmur.

"Yeah, I cleared my schedule... for someone who likes to spend extra time
in bed in the morning."

Mevika smiled teasingly.

"Wow, that's so cute. Just wait and see-tomorrow, you're in for it."

Aiwarin grinned and leaned in for a quick kiss her lover lips.

"Better save your energy,"

Mevika replied, pressing a kiss to her forehead and then planting another on
her cheek.

"Good night, my love. I love you."

"Mmm... love you too,"

Aiwarin murmured sleepily, already drifting off from the warmth of

Mevika's kisses.

With those sweet words lingering in the air, nothing could disturb them
now. Even in their dreams, they would still be hugging each other.

And when the morning came, they would wake up together-just as they
always wanted.

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"Mmm... can't I just sleep a little longer?"

Mevika mumbled drowsily. She had only been awake for a minute, stirred
from sleep by someone hugging her tightly and playfully kissing her lips
and neck all over.

"I can't help it. You're too tempting,"

Aiwarin laughed.

"And besides, you need to wake up and get ready for work."

"But we don't have to rush this morning,"

Mevika protested, pulling the blanket back up to her neck to keep warm in
the chilly air.

"Just because we're not rushing doesn't mean we don't have to go,"

Aiwarin teased. Then, instead of pulling the blanket away, she slipped under
it entirely, pressing closer until their bodies were side by side. The warmth,
the closeness-it made her want even more.

"What are we going to do?"

Mevika asked, pretended to be confised.

"Hmmm... I don't know,"

Aiwarin chuckled mischievously, burrowing further under the covers until

she was completely on top of Mevika.

"Maybe we should having breakfast?"

She teased before pressing soft kisses onto Mevika's bare skin, which was
slowly warming up.

But if she had to choose between breakfast and Mevika... she'd choose
Mevika.

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Because Mevika was like a special, irresistible dish made just for her.

"Mmm... we're really doing this?"

Mevika sighed, already melting under her touch.

"Of course. Why wait?"

Aiwarin's voice was full of mischief as she got to work without hesitation.
It was as if she had saved up all her energy overnight just for this moment.
Even though they had already gone two rounds the night before, the
morning felt like a fresh start, her energy fully recharged.

Beneath the blanket, Aiwarin's lips moved over soft curves, teasing and
exploring as if tasting a perfectly ripened fruit. And once she made her
choice, she indulged in it without holding back.

Mevika let out a deep, husky sound, which soon turned into heavier,
breathless as Aiwarin moved lower, disappearing completely under the
covers. The blanket shifted, rising slightly as Aiwarin's knees pressed
against the mattress.

Aiwarin moved out from under the blanket, leaving only the upper part of
her body covered. What she was doing was already making Mevika weak
and exhausted, even though they had barely started.

"Mmm... you have a lot of power this morning,"

Mevika said between shaky breaths.

"Are you saying I was weak last night?"

Aiwarin smiled.

"Well... you were never weak... ah-"

Mevika's words trailed off. She was still drowsy, but Aiwarin seemed fully
awake and full of energy the moment she opened her eyes-always ready,
always eager.

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But it was true-whether at night or early in the morning, Aiwarin never ran
out of energy.

Her girlfriend was so strong.

The two of them spent the next thirty minutes "working out" together in bed
before hugging each other and resting while they still had a little time
before showering and heading to work.

Since they got to wake up together like this, they wanted to savor it a little
longer. Maybe if they had been together longer, they wouldn't be this
obsessed with each other.

But it had only been two days since they officially started living together, so
of course, they were still in the honeymoon phase.

"Can we do this on our days off?"

Mevika said with a laugh.

"It's not the same. Days off are one thing, but before work is a completely
different mood."

"Oh, I see. Someone likes variety,"

Mevika laughed.

"I think I know you pretty well now."

She lifted her head and rested it on Aiwarin's shoulder as Aiwarin leaned
against the pillows, letting Mevika snuggle comfortably. Aiwarin gently
stroked her hair, and Mevika lay there silently for a moment, lost in
thought, before smiling.

"Now that we're officially together... should we try just cuddling

sometimes?"

"Well, maybe after we've been together for a while, there'll be nights like
that,"

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Aiwarin admitted.

"But right now? Every time I'm alone with you, I just want you. Or... do you
need a break?"

"Not at all,"

Mevika lifted her head, grinning playfully.

"I want you too."

"We really are perfect for each other,"

Aiwarin laughed, clearly pleased. Mevika always seemed to know exactly

what she was thinking and never hesitated to answer in a way that made her
heart race.

"A perfect match,"

Mevika whispered, leaning in until their noses touched, teasingly locking

eyes with the same intense desire and infatuation.

"The employees at my workplace say that we're equally beautiful."

"Equally beautiful?"

Aiwarin repeated, liking the sound of it. But another word popped into her
mind.

"Oh..."

"Beautiful might be true, but there's a word that fits even better."

"Another word?"

"Mhm."

Mevika kissed Aiwarin on the lips, then pulled back just enough to meet her
eyes with a playful smile.

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Leaning in again, she whispered in the most seductive voice-

"We should say... equally sexy."

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h no....I’m blushing...
☺️
my favourite chapter...so lovely...😅😅😅

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 ❄️
03. Special Partner

❄️
The elevator stopped on the 15th floor, where Aiwarin’s office was. Today,
she arrived at the office a little past 11 a.m., just a few minutes before lunch
break. Normally, she would come in at 9 a.m., except on days when she had
to inspect hotels.

On those days, she would inform her secretary about her schedule. But this
morning, she didn’t explain—she just said she would be coming in late. In
fact, she was over two hours late, and for the first time, it wasn’t because of
work elsewhere.

Her secretary and most of the employees who worked with her were already
used to her schedule. During the bidding period, things got even busier with
meetings, purchases, and proposal submissions.

But because there were rumors about her having a girlfriend, people started
thinking differently. Instead of assuming she was busy with work, they
became curious about her personal life.

“If Ms. Ai didn’t go inspect a hotel today, then she must have come in late
for some other reason,”

Said Patitta, a senior employee, in a teasing tone.

“Stop teasing Ms. Ai, or I’ll report you!”

Lada, Aiwarin’s secretary, replied firmly.

“Oh, come on. It’s normal to talk about this. I wasn’t gossiping—I just
understand her, that’s all,”

Patitta said casually.

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“And what exactly do you understand?”

Aiwarin suddenly spoke up as she walked past, her voice loud and clear.

“M-Ms. Ai!” Patitta looked startled.

“I just meant… I wasn’t gossiping! I was just speaking with

understanding.”

She let out a nervous laugh.

“With understanding? Then tell me, what do you understand? Be honest. No

need to make excuses.”

Aiwarin smiled

"Ms. Ai told me to be honest because you wouldn’t be mad."

"Have I ever gotten mad without a reason?"

Aiwarin, the kind-hearted boss, raised an eyebrow.

"Alright, I’ll say it then…"

Patitta hesitated before continuing, her voice trailing off.

"It’s just teasing, really. When I saw you hadn’t come in yet, I thought…
well…"

She let out a dry laugh and smiled awkwardly, struggling to finish her
sentence.

"I thought that since you recently got a girlfriend, you were probably
spending time with her. Sorry for bringing up your personal life."

"Oh, if that’s what you were thinking, then you’re absolutely right,"

Aiwarin admitted with a smile.

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"I was late because I was with my girlfriend. We left a little late after having
breakfast together, then we each went to work. Sorry for coming in later
than usual. But once in a while, I’d like to use my right to come in late like
any other employee. I hope no one has a problem with that. If anyone thinks
it’s inappropriate, feel free to say so."

"N-No, Ms. Ai! It’s not inappropriate at all!"

Patitta waved her hands nervously.

"You’re the heir to the hotel… actually, you’re the owner! You could take
the whole day off—or even a whole month—if you wanted!"

"I wouldn’t do that just to take a salary for nothing,"

Aiwarin replied.

"And I wouldn’t neglect the hotel even for a second. Rest assured, even if I
come in late sometimes, it won’t affect the workflow. There might be some
changes, though. Since I usually arrive on time, there may be days when I
work from home in the morning before coming in. But aside from personal
matters, I’m sure you all already know that my girlfriend and I have
recently secured the rights to manage the duty-free business together. From
now on, we’ll be working together more often. If we’re already in the same
place, it makes things easier. But we’re also setting up a system to
coordinate with the main office and work with the larger team. So, I thought
I’d take this chance to let you all know."

"Understood, Ms. Ai. And I’m really sorry for talking about you like that."

"It’s fine. I told you it’s okay to talk. It actually gave me a chance to discuss
work matters too,"

Aiwarin said with a smile.

"You spoke out of understanding, and you were right. You really do
understand me. Thank you."

She smiled warmly.

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"Alright, time to get back to work. I’ll be heading to my office now."

"Yes, Ms. Ai."

Patitta bowed slightly before hurrying back to her seat. Her colleagues, who
had been listening, exchanged looks. Not once during the entire
conversation did they feel any tension or strictness from their boss.

Aiwarin was fair and reasonable with all her employees, and that was
something they truly admired about her.

Aiwarin had always been admired by her employees. Her competence,

responsibility, and fair treatment of everyone made it so that no one viewed
her negatively or felt the need to gossip about her.

Of course, people would always have things to talk about, but if anyone
considered it gossip, it wasn’t out of malice—it was simply curiosity
without ill intent.

"Lada, do I have any documents to sign this morning? It’s almost lunch
break. You can bring them in now, and after that, you can take your break."

"No worries, Ms. Ai. I’m not hungry yet. I have time to finalize the reports
for you. You go ahead, I’ll bring them in within five minutes."

"Alright."

The voices of the boss and her secretary, who had a one-year age gap,
echoed through the office.

It was a quiet late morning at Orianna. The office was no longer as hectic as
it had been during the bidding period. Things had returned to the usual hotel
operations. However, new work systems for Greater were soon to be
implemented.

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"I’ll be holding a management team meeting for Greater. I’m planning
things out right now, so I need you to schedule it for this week. I also need
to set up a meeting with Orianna."

Mevika spoke to her secretary.

"You mean a meeting with Ms. Ai, right?"

Jiranaa asked while taking notes.

"I said ‘Orianna,’ not ‘Ms. Ai.’"

Mevika raised an eyebrow.

"It’s the same thing,"

Jiranaa chuckled.

"Ms. Ai is Orianna, and Orianna is Ms. Ai."

"Are you teasing me?"

Mevika frowned.

"Well, it’s fate, isn’t it? You won the bid together with Orianna, and now
you get to work with your girlfriend every day. So cute!"

"Speaking of her," Mevika said,

"Ms. Ai wants to treat you to a meal as thanks for helping her plan
succeed."

"How so?"

"Well, remember when you told me about that time you got drunk? That’s
when Ms. Ai whispered the numbers to you, so you’d spill everything to
me."

"Oh! So she’s treating me as a reward for my ‘snitching skills’?"

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Jiranaa laughed sheepishly.

"I’d say you were just being loyal to your duty and boss. I should treat you
to a meal too. Let’s all go together."

"Ms. Ai is really smart. She planned it so well that I completely fell into her
trap. You’re lucky to have such a clever girlfriend, Ms. Maple. But Ms. Ai
is lucky too—to have such a capable and lovely woman like you."

"In that case, I should treat you to lunch right now! You’re way too sweet."

"Oh no! But if I go with you two, won’t I be a third wheel?"

"Not at all. We can invite Lada, Ms. Ai’s secretary, too. It’ll be a good
chance for you two to get to know each other, in case you need to work
together. Oh, and speaking of that, could you reach out to Ms. Ai’s secretary
for me? I need to contact her about work."

"Huh? You could just call Ms. Ai directly. I mean, you talk to her at home
anyway."

Jiranaa teased, covering her mouth and swaying playfully.

"No way. We’re just starting to work together seriously, so I want to keep
things professional. Once we’ve worked together for a while, we can chat
outside of work. I just want to follow proper procedures. Plus, it’ll make
things easier for you when coordinating with Orianna in the future."

"Oh, I see! Alright, I’ll contact her right away. Should I call now?"

"It’s almost 2 p.m., so lunch break is over. Go ahead and call—she might
still be in the office."

"Got it! I’ll contact her right now."

"Hello, this is Jiranaa, Ms. Maple’s secretary."

Lada smiled as she spoke on the phone. It was her first time talking to her
boss’s girlfriend’s secretary.

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Before this, they had occasionally crossed paths at the Greater office, but
due to being competitors in the bidding process, they never had a chance to
truly get to know each other.

"Understood! I’ll put Ms. Maple on the line as well. Ms. Ai is in her office
and should be available to take the call. I’ll connect you now—please hold
on."

Lada stood up from her desk, walked over to Aiwarin’s office, and knocked
before entering. She found her boss focused on her work, her face serious.
Yada quickly walked over to inform her.

"Ms. Ai, there’s a call from Superior."

"Hmm? Superior?"

Aiwarin’s serious expression instantly softened into a bright smile.

"Who is it?"

"I think you can guess." Yada grinned.

"I’ll connect the call now."

"Alright, put it through."

Aiwarin pushed off slightly with her foot, rolling her chair away from her
desk and computer screen. She rested her arms on the table, waiting
attentively. The moment the phone rang, she quickly reached for it.

"Hello?"

"Hello, I’d like to speak with Ms. Aiwarin,"

Mevika greeted her formally.

"You went through my secretary to contact me?"

Aiwarin chuckled.

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"Nice to talk to you, Ms. Mevika. I’ve been wanting to talk with you for a
while."

"We already talk every day. Every night, too."

"Ah… why do I feel shy all of a sudden?"

Aiwarin unconsciously spun her chair slightly, grinning so widely that she
didn’t realize just how much.

"Why are you shy?" Mevika laughed.

"I was just thinking… if we hadn’t started dating or if we hadn’t randomly

met at that bar that night, how would I have approached you? It would’ve
been hard to meet privately. And if I had to call you like this for work, I’d
probably have to hide my feelings a lot."

"You? Hide your feelings? I don’t think so. You seem like the type to be
upfront."

"I take my work seriously. When I call for business, it’s strictly business.
But if I wanted to flirt at the same time… I’d find a way."

"At least you already know what you’d do,"

Mevika smiled.

"I’m calling about team formation. My side is starting to put together a

team, but after setting up an initial plan, we’ll need to meet with Orianna’s
side to coordinate. Once both teams are ready, I’d like to schedule a joint
meeting."

"Of course. But should we discuss things between just the two of us first?
That way, we can plan before bringing in the teams. Let’s meet up."

"We already talk every day, you know."

"I mean during work hours,"

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Aiwarin laughed.

"When are you free? Ah, this is great—I get to see my girlfriend even
during work!"

"I’m free tomorrow if you want to talk soon."

"Tomorrow works! But where should we meet? Since it’s business, I’d
rather have a proper discussion in an office setting. We probably don’t need
to use Greater’s conference room yet—just the two of us will be fine for
now."

"Where, then? Hmm… do you want to come to my office? Or should I

come to yours?"

"Your office? Sure! I’d love to go. I can, right?"

"Of course. You’re a business partner now. There’s no reason why you
couldn’t come in for a meeting."

"That’s true. I was thinking too much from a personal angle. How did I end
up overthinking this?"

"Having your girlfriend as a work partner makes it hard to separate the

roles,"

Mevika chuckled.

"So, you’re coming to my office tomorrow? What time?"

"I’m free from the morning. Or late morning—any time works."

"If you’re free in the morning, then why don’t we just go to work together?"

"Hmm, that’s true… In that case, I’ll ride with you. Take me to work with
you."

"Alright."

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Mevika smiled, picturing them waking up, getting ready, and commuting
together—it felt like the perfect mix of romance and work life. Not every
couple had this dynamic, but fate had set things up for them this way.

"After the meeting, are you heading to your office, the hotel, or somewhere
else? I’ll drive you wherever you need to go."

"Going to work together and having my girlfriend drive me too? Not bad."

"Next time I visit your office, you can drive me instead."

"Alright, deal."

"How about dinner tonight? Let’s find a good place to eat."

"Sounds great. You pick the place and text me."

"Okay. I won’t take up your work time anymore—get back to it."

"Mhm. I miss you, by the way. See you later."

"I miss you too… Ah, maybe I shouldn’t say this at work. I’ll save it for
home."

"You can say it if you want."

"No way! If I get used to it, I might slip up in front of other people."

She giggled.

"Yeah, that’s true."

"I miss you, Ai."

"I miss you too, Maple."

"Alright, see you in the evening."

"See you then."

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❤️
sunyan

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 04.Never look at anyone (Except
❄️
You)

❄️
The sound of utensils gently clinking against plates filled the air as they
neared the end of their meal. Mevika took a sip of water, followed by a sip
of the fruit smoothie they had ordered to share, glancing at the various
dishes spread across the table.

"Are you full?"

Aiwarin asked, watching her girlfriend carefully.

"Not completely, but getting there. We ordered four dishes for just the two
of us."

"I wanted to order five, but I was afraid it’d be too much. There were a few
more things I wanted to try, but I didn’t want to waste food."

"I see that even though you’re wealthy, you don’t waste food
unnecessarily."

"That’s not how I win a girl’s heart. I have other ways—like my charm and
how well I take care of you."

Mevika chuckled, shaking her head.

"Ugh, you’re too smooth. But yes, you take care of me so well. I completely
lose to you on that."

"Mhm. But if you still want more, just let me know. Or maybe we should
get dessert?"

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"Let me finish this first, then I’ll decide. But seriously, you eat quite a lot,
so why do you stay in such good shape?"

"Are you asking yourself that question? You’re the one with the perfect
figure."

Aiwarin laughed.

"Yours is better. You look so cool in a suit, so elegant in a skirt, and when
you…"

"When I what?"

Aiwarin smirked, raising an eyebrow.

"Nothing."

Mevika quickly looked away.

She remembered those video calls before they were together—back when
she had to act normal while secretly struggling to keep her composure.

Aiwarin didn’t even realize how effortlessly she pulled Mevika in, making
it impossible for her to look away. It wasn’t just attraction; it was because
they had already shared something deep. That connection made resisting
Aiwarin’s charm utterly impossible.

"Are you embarrassed? Why are you blushing just because we talked about
my abs?"

Aiwarin laughed, looking at her girlfriend with amusement.

"Don’t tease me."

"You have a great figure too. I love looking at you in nice outfits. We dress
in different styles, but sometimes we can even share clothes since we're
almost the same height."

"I barely exercise, though."

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"But your abs are still toned—no fat at all. How can you say you’re not in
shape?"

Aiwarin grinned.

"Speaking of working out, ever since we got together, I haven’t been to the
gym much. I spend so much time with you that I don’t know when to fit it
in. Want to go to the hotel gym with me? We can work out together."

"Sure, let’s go."

Mevika smiled. She had been curious about the fitness center at Orianna
Hotel but never had the chance to use it. Now, she had the perfect excuse.

"But maybe after we get past this 'obsessed-with-each-other' phase in the

mornings. You make me not want to get out of bed for work."

"That doesn't mean we can do that every morning, you know."

"I know." Aiwarin laughed.

"I just like testing my luck. But I won’t slack off too much—I love my job.
Still, just look at this. The one time I was late to the office, my employees
were gossiping about how I was late because of my girlfriend. And the
worst part? I actually overheard them. But I didn’t say anything, because…
well, they weren’t wrong."

"What? They really said that about you?"

"Yeah, but I didn’t mind. I just told them that even if it wasn’t for personal
reasons, I’ll be working with you a lot more anyway. If I come in late, it
might be because we’re discussing work somewhere else—whether it's at
home, in my office, or at a coffee shop."

"That’s true."

Mevika watched Aiwarin, who was still focused on finishing her meal. She
smiled and picked up a piece of food, placing it on Aiwarin’s plate.

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"Eat it all, okay?"

"Mhm."

Aiwarin nodded, cheeks puffed out as she chewed, making Mevika chuckle.

Mevika smiled and turned slightly when she noticed movement from the
corner of her eye. A new customer had just entered and sat at the table
across from them. Two beautiful women walked in together and took their
seats. She admired their beauty for a brief moment.

Aiwarin glanced in the same direction for just a second before returning her
focus to her meal.

"Those women at that table are really beautiful."

"I think you’re just admiring them, not actually interested."

"Of course not. I already have a girlfriend—why would I look at someone

else like that?"

Mevika chuckled.

"Honestly, I only started paying more attention to women after meeting you.
But even then, you were the only one constantly on my mind. I guess I
really am into women now, but you’ve already taken my whole heart, so
there’s no need to notice anyone else."

"Same here."

"But don’t you think they’re really beautiful too?"

She asked, just out of curiosity.

"Yeah, they are. So what? I’m not interested."

"I’m just surprised." Mevika smiled.

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"Back when we first met, you kept looking at me, paying me so much
attention. I thought maybe you had done that with other people before."

"I’ve looked at others before, sure. But I’ve never pursued anyone the way I
pursued you."

"I can tell. Ever since we got together, you barely even glance at other
women."

"I can appreciate that someone is attractive, but I don’t have to be interested
in them. I already have you—why would I care about anyone else?"

"I wasn’t trying to test you or anything. I just think it’s sweet how devoted
and honest you are with me."

"Of course. I like you so much."

"You’ll never get tired of me one day, right?"

"Never. Because I know you’ll always be the amazing girlfriend you are
now. My feelings won’t change."
☺️
Aiwarin reached for her hand and gave it a gentle squeeze.

"And we’re definitely going to get married one day."

"Talking about marriage again?"

Mevika laughed.

"How many times have we brought it up since we got together?"

"I’ll keep talking about it until the day we actually get married—at the right
time."

"Hmm... do you want me to say yes now?"

"I already know your answer. You can save it for the real moment."

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"Alright then. That means I get to propose to you too. Let's finish eating so
we can go home and rest. I feel so sleepy today."

"Sleepy because you used up too much energy this morning?"

Aiwarin teased, taking another bite of her food with a playful smirk.

Mevika squinted at her.

"Ah... so that’s why. Mystery solved."

"So, do you want to go home and rest? We can just cuddle tonight."

Aiwarin wasn’t usually the type to suggest that, but she wanted to give her
girlfriend the option.

Mevika shook her head immediately.

"We cuddle every night already. No."

"Hmm?"

"No resting."

"Ah—"

Aiwarin couldn’t help but laugh softly, completely endeared by her

girlfriend's adorable stubbornness.

As they walked toward the parking lot, Mevika said with a smile,

"I told P’Ji to schedule our meeting for 9:30 tomorrow morning. You’re my
first appointment of the day."

Aiwarin chuckled.

"If scheduling it helps you plan your day better, I understand. Even though
we’ll be going in together."

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She wrapped an arm around Mevika’s waist, guiding her along the narrow
sidewalk while effortlessly maneuvering around passersby.

"I just scheduled it a little later. Work starts at nine, but I usually don’t take
my first meeting right at nine. I need a bit of time to prepare."

"That’s fine. I don’t mind waiting. I’ll just sit and watch you do your thing
—it’ll be fun."

"You’re really obsessed with your girlfriend, huh?"

Mevika playfully shrugged one shoulder, teasing her affectionate partner.

"Well—"

Before Aiwarin could finish, her eyes suddenly landed on a man walking
out of the parking lot. He was heading in their direction but stopped
abruptly when he saw them.

"May."

Mevika blinked at him, taking a second longer to recognize him.

"Gawin?"

She said, slightly surprised.

Gawin glanced at Aiwarin before turning back to Mevika.

"You’re here... with her."

"Yeah. We’ve met before."

"I know now that you two are actually together. So that time... it wasn’t just
an act?"

"Well, now you know."

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Mevika had been bracing herself for an awkward conversation, but Gawin's
polite tone made her ease up. She and Aiwarin both understood that back
then, they weren’t really together yet.

It had just been a pretense. But ironically, that very moment had led them to
where they were now—as a real couple.

Gawin smiled.

"Congratulations. I have a girlfriend now too."

"What? You do?"

Mevika raised an eyebrow.

"Well, that’s good news. Congrats."

"Yeah. She’s waiting for me over there—we were meeting up for dinner."

He gestured behind them. Both Mevika and Aiwarin turned to look, spotting
a woman standing in front of a restaurant a little ways away.

"Oh. That’s great. Hopefully, she’s the right one for you. Like I told you
before, a relationship only works if both people truly like each other."

Kawin chuckled.

"I get it now. And don’t worry—I won’t be interfering with you anymore."

"That’s good, then,"

Aiwarin said. She sounded like she was just trying to be polite, but there
was a certain firmness in her tone that made it come off a little strict.

"Got it, got it," Gawin chuckled.

"I won’t interfere anymore. I finally understand what counts as harassment.

Before, I didn’t get it—I couldn’t tell the difference. But now I do. I saw

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some videos on social media of men stalking women, and people were
tearing them apart in the comments."

"Well, at least you never went that far,"

Mevika said.

"And now that you have a girlfriend, you seem… more normal."

"What’s that supposed to mean?"

Gawin laughed.

"Like an ordinary guy. Someone who doesn’t cross the line with women. I
hope you never did with her."

"Of course not. We only started seeing each other recently, and we had valid
reasons to keep meeting. I’ve learned the difference between persistence
and forcing something unwanted."

"I’m glad you found love in a way that doesn’t feel forced,"

Mevika said.

"Now go meet your girlfriend. We’re leaving."

"Alright, I’ll get going. Oh, and I’m sorry for making you uncomfortable
before."

Gawin gave her an apologetic smile before turning to Aiwarin.

"And I’m sorry for anything I might have accused you of."

"It’s fine. As long as you stay away from my girlfriend, we’re good,"

Aiwarin accepted his apology but dismissed him quickly, eager to take
Mevika home. Just thinking about how he used to follow them around was
irritating, but she chose to believe that he had changed.

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"Alright then, I’m off."

Gawin walked past them toward his girlfriend. Mevika and Aiwarin
watched for a moment before turning to face each other with a smile.

"It was good to see him," Aiwarin said.

"Now we don’t have to wonder if he’ll show up out of nowhere again. Let’s
go home."

"Mhm,"

Mevika nodded, letting Aiwarin wrap an arm around her as they walked to
the car together.

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❤️
sunyan

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 05.My Place is Like Your
❄️
Place

❄️
The elevator chimed as it reached the floor where Mevika's office was
located. Inside, a few employees who had almost arrived late were standing
together. Meanwhile, the big boss arrived right on time—at least, on the
days she actually came into the office—so she wasn’t considered late.

“We got here at 8:50, which means we still have 40 minutes before our
meeting.”

“That means I get to sit with my arms crossed and watch you work for
another ten minutes.”

Aiwarin teased.

“You’re funny.”

Mevika laughed. Sometimes, her girlfriend was just too adorable. When it
came to her, Aiwarin was always willing to do anything, wait patiently, and
give her best in everything.

If they stayed together for a long time, the one who was crazily in love
might not be Aiwarin—it could end up being Mevika instead.

“I’ll ask the housekeeper to make some coffee. Oh, and in the meantime,
I’ll introduce you to the staff.”

“You mean you’ll introduce me as your girlfriend? Like, an official

announcement?”

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“Crazy.”

Mevika playfully smacked Aiwarin’s arm. This guest of hers just kept
making cheeky remarks, and she often made her flustered.

“Behave yourself. I’m bringing you in now.”

“Yes, Ms. Mevika. Please go ahead and introduce me as you wish.”

Aiwarin tried to hold back a smile.

Mevika glanced at Aiwarin briefly, straightened her posture, and tried to

keep her excitement in check as she scanned her access card to enter.

When Aiwarin followed her inside, Mevika let the door close behind them.
She watched as Aiwarin looked around the office, clearly interested in her
surroundings.

“Your office is beautiful.”

“Well, when you own the building, you get to design it however you want.
Plus, I can still rent out several floors below.”

"This is a great use of space in the city. The location is excellent. I think I’d
enjoy working here."

"I like it too. Come on."

Mevika quickly walked ahead. As they went deeper inside, they reached the
employees' desks, which were neatly arranged in designated zones.

"Hello, everyone. Today, I have a guest here for a meeting and a tour of the
office."

Normally, she wouldn’t introduce every visitor to the staff. If a client came
in, her secretary would simply escort them to her. But Aiwarin was different
—a special guest that her employees should know.

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Even if she put aside their personal relationship, Aiwarin was still a
business partner, making this introduction necessary.

"This is Ms. Aiwarin."

"Hello, Ms. Aiwarin,"

One of the more outgoing employees greeted her first. Then, the rest of the
team followed suit.

"Hello! Your office looks like a great place to work."

Aiwarin greeted them warmly.

One of the employees smiled but didn’t say much. Aiwarin was a well-
known figure in the business world, the heir to a hotel empire. They weren’t
sure how to respond casually. For them, just seeing her in person was
already overwhelming.

"Feel free to give me any suggestions. I might be stopping by often in the

future."

At that, the employees let out small, excited murmurs. Since many did it at
the same time, it became a buzz that filled the office.

"What’s with those smiles?"

Mevika asked, amused.

"Ms. Aiwarin is our partner in managing Greater. She’ll naturally be

working with us a lot more."

"More like she’ll be meeting with you more often."

The voice that cut in made both Mevika and Aiwarin turn. It was Mevika’s
secretary, walking over with a bright grin.

"Sorry, a client just called, so I only now got a chance to say hi. Nice to
meet you, Ms. Aiwarin!"

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“P’Gina.” Aiwarin smiled.

“Hello.”

“P’Gina?”

The female employees all repeated the name in unison, surprised to hear
Aiwarin call Jiranaa that.

“What? Why are you all so shocked?”

Jiranaa glanced at her colleagues, who were all grinning at her.

“Ms. Ai just wants to call me that. She gave me this name herself.”

“It really suits you, P’Gina! In that case, we’ll start calling you that too.”

One of the employees spoke up—not directly to Aiwarin, but to their senior
colleague, whom they were already close with.

“Don’t tease me! But if you want to call me that, go ahead.”

Jiranaa waved her hand dismissively but straightened her shoulders with a
small, proud smile.

“This name is perfect for you.”

Aiwarin grinned.

“I’m glad to see you again, P’Gina. We should have a little chat.”

“You make it sound like I did something wrong,”

Jiranaa said in a hesitant tone.

“Not at all. Just something left unfinished. I already asked Maple to pass on
the message to you.”

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“She did. But if you’d rather talk to me directly, that’s fine too. Are you and
Ms. Maple heading into the meeting room now? I’ll have the housekeeper
bring some coffee.”

“You can bring a coffee for Ms. Ai first. I’ll take her to my office, and then
I’ll show her around—give her a tour of our beautiful co-working space.
She’ll be here at our company for quite a while this morning.”

“She can stay all day if she wants! I’ll make sure she’s well taken care of
with snacks and everything.”

“P’Gina, you sound like you’re trying to make up for something,”

Mevika teased.

“Oh, come on! I haven’t done anything wrong. But since I was the one who
reported things, seeing Ms. Ai now makes me feel like I betrayed her.”

“You didn’t betray Ms. Ai,”

“You were just doing your job and staying loyal to your boss. A loyal
employee deserves recognition. If you were my employee, I’d give you an
award.”

Aiwarin said calmly.

“An award?”

Jiranaa laughed, a little embarrassed.

"A treat instead of a trophy"

"Yes, but since I don’t have a trophy to give, I’d like to treat you to a meal
instead. Hope I’m not taking up too much of your time."

"I’d be honored, even if I feel a little shy about it! Shall we head to Ms.
Maple’s office now? I’ll go get the coffee first. Do you have any special
requests? Our office housekeeper makes coffee as good as a café barista."

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"Superior’s office has a housekeeper with barista-level skills?"

Aiwarin asked with interest.

"We could practically open a café inside the office. Since our Superior
malls have so many beverage shops, we designed the office to capture a bit
of that atmosphere."

Jiranaa explained in a professional tone.

"I’ll give you a tour later. But for now, just tell P’Gina what kind of coffee
you want."

"I usually like espresso. But if your housekeeper has a Superior signature
coffee to recommend, I’m happy to try it. I drink everything and would love
to taste what your brand is known for."

"Got it! I’ll take care of it and bring it to your room once it’s ready. Ms.
Maple, the usual for you?"

"The usual,"

Mevika nodded at her ever-efficient secretary as she walked off. Then she
turned to Aiwarin with a smile.

"Visiting my office seems entertaining, at least a little—especially with

P’Gina around."

"I like the atmosphere. Your employees are really welcoming."

Aiwarin glanced at the staff, who were still smiling at her.

"I’ll excuse myself now. Don’t want to interrupt your work."

The employees responded with soft yet synchronized voices, their

politeness and enthusiasm blending together. Just from this, Aiwarin could
tell the office had a great work culture.

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Maybe she was imagining it, but if she went along with her girlfriend’s
belief that a good boss creates good employees, she certainly wouldn’t
argue with that logic.

"I'm glad you like my office,"

Mevika said as she led Aiwarin inside. She pulled back the curtains to let in
the morning light, then adjusted the chair for her business partner—and
girlfriend—to sit across from her.

"Thank you, but I want to snoop around your office a little longer."

Aiwarin placed a hand on the chair as if accepting the gesture, then gently
wrapped an arm around Mevika’s back in appreciation before walking over
to a shelf lined with framed certificates and trophies.

"What's all this? Awards for a genius?"

She leaned in to read the inscriptions and smiled proudly when she saw her
girlfriend’s name.

"Impressive. You haven’t been managing Superior for long, but you've
already earned all these."

"It's not that many. I started learning from my dad back in university. After
graduation, I helped with the business before going abroad for further
studies. When I came back, I could apply both my education and the
experience I'd gained from my dad. But honestly, I should also thank my
colleagues. They taught me a lot when I first started working."

"But in the end, you stood out—not because you're the daughter of a
famous mall owner, but because you're incredibly skilled."

"Am I praising myself right now?"

Mevika chuckled.

"I'm not doing anything,"

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Aiwarin shrugged.

"I’ve told you before—you’ve always been my role model. If you can
inspire even one person, that already makes you amazing. The best. And I
still think you're better than me."

"But I think you're the best,"

Aiwarin countered.

"Brilliant in your own way. If I had to name my toughest competitor, it'd be

you. And look, you even led Superior to first place—you beat me."

"If you didn’t bring up the numbers, I would’ve set my expectations lower."

"But in the end, numbers aren't everything. They’re just an easy way to
measure success. What truly matters is your strategy and the qualities you
bring—those are what set you apart."

"If I count all the hard work Superior has put in over the years, then fine—
I’ll accept your compliment."

Mevika smiled sweetly.

"Take compliments from others too,"

Aiwarin said.

"I think many more people will admire you in the future. You might even
become a role model for someone without realizing it—just like I didn’t
know I was yours. I let you crush on me for so long without saying a word."

"I didn’t want to make it easy for you to see my weaknesses. I wanted you
to win my heart another way."

"Well, I’m good at that."

"You’re good at other things too. You were just praising my awards, but I
bet you’ve earned plenty yourself."

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"Awards for participating in things and getting recognized for my skills?
Yeah, I admit, I have a lot. Not to brag, but it’s quite a collection. If you
count certificates of appreciation from guest lectures or talks I’ve given,
then yeah… a lot. Wow, am I the kind of person who just gives knowledge
away for free?"

She laughed.

"Successful people share what they know. I told you—you’re a good

person."

Mevika chuckled.

"You definitely have more than me."

"Well, yeah, because I went straight from my bachelor's degree to further

studies, then jumped into management right away. It’s all about
experience."

"Meanwhile, I’ve only just stepped into the development side of the
business. But I’m sure I’ll get better. Greater will make me even stronger."

"Then let’s grow together."

Aiwarin walked back over to her girlfriend.

"Mhm."

It was perfect timing—the conversation wrapped up just as a knock

sounded at the door. A moment later, Jiranaa entered with a housekeeper in
tow. One held the door open while the other carried a tray with drinks.

"Here we are—morning coffee from Superior’s very own maid-barista,"

Jiranaa announced.

"Hello,"

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The housekeeper greeted them warmly. She wore a sleek, modern uniform
and carried two drinks—one in a ceramic cup, steaming hot, and the other
in a plastic cup, chilled and ready.

"The employees at your company are really nice. Even the housekeepers are
carefully chosen. Looks like I'll be visiting often,"

Aiwarin said with a smile.

Mevika chuckled.

"You're always welcome. Should I prepare a private office for you here?"

"Tempting,"

Aiwarin teased, lifting her coffee to take a sip.

"But I think I'd just spend all my time chatting with you instead of
working."

"That wouldn't be so bad,"

Mevika replied, watching Aiwarin's reaction as she tasted the Superior

Presso for the first time.

Aiwarin closed her eyes briefly, savoring the flavor.

"Mmm, this is really good. The balance is perfect—strong but smooth. The
foam makes it even better."

"Glad you like it. Our in-house barista would be thrilled to hear that,"
Mevika said, sipping her own Supreme Cino.

"So, are you ready for the office tour?"

"Absolutely," Aiwarin nodded.

"Lead the way, boss."

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"You can come anytime that’s convenient for you,"

Mevika said as she walked around the table to grab a drink and slid it
toward her special guest. Then, she picked up her own drink and took a
careful sip, trying not to get her lips messy.

But since her drink had a frothy milk topping, it was too delicious to resist,
and she ended up drinking more, leaving a bit of foam on her lips.

Aiwarin lifted her coffee cup and gently blew on it to cool it down. Chatting
briefly with the housekeeper and Mevika’s secretary had helped pass the
time while waiting for the drink to become less hot.

She took a cautious sip, but her eyes secretly glanced at her girlfriend, who
had just pulled away from her own drink. Seeing the foam on Mevika’s lips,
Aiwarin quickly set her coffee down and walked over.

"What should I do about your messy lips?"

"Hmm? Is it bad?"

Mevika asked, about to grab a tissue. But before she could, Aiwarin caught
her wrist, stopping her. She stepped closer, shaking her head slightly.

"You don’t need a tissue. I’ll take care of it for you."

"What? No way! We’re at work,"

Mevika laughed, instantly understanding what Aiwarin meant.

"I know, but... hmm."

Aiwarin hesitated for a moment before letting go of Mevika’s wrist.

"Not appropriate, right?"

"Oh? So, you’re not going to wipe it for me anymore?"

"Well… should I or shouldn’t I?"

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Mevika glanced at the office door, thinking no one would randomly walk in
at this moment. Then, she turned back to Aiwarin, smiling. She stepped
closer until they were standing nearly chest to chest.

"It’s not like this happens often. You don’t visit that much."

"Who knows? Maybe I’ll start coming more often if I get hooked on the
charming boss of Superior,"

Aiwarin teased with a grin. She gently lifted Mevika’s chin and locked her
gaze on those lips before leaning in. She playfully nibbled at the foam, then
swiped her tongue lightly across it. Mevika giggled and quickly pushed her
away, feeling shy.

"You were just wiping my lips, right?"

Mevika squinted at her suspiciously.

"I was just wiping your lips,"

Aiwarin said with a mischievous smile.

"But I don't wipe it roughly. I’m a girlfriend who pays attention to details."

With that, she leaned in again, gently biting Mevika’s upper lip. Then, she
did it again, this time with a little more pressure, her touch shifting into
something else entirely.

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The files on Aiwarin's sleek MacBook were saved after she worked late
until 10 PM. Once she finished clearing her pending tasks, she figured it
was time to get some rest. Meanwhile, her girlfriend had just sat down to
apply skincare after showering.

"Did you have a lot of work? I was in your office for so long-did that mess
up your schedule?"

Mevika asked as she walked over, wrapping her arms around Aiwarin's
neck from behind and resting her chin on her shoulder to peek at the laptop
screen.

"Not too much. I just don't want unfinished work piling up. If I handle my
tasks properly, I might have a busy day, but I won't be exhausted or
stressed. That way, I can work comfortably, check on the hotel, take care of
the bar... and take care of you too,"

Aiwarin said, turning slightly to nudge her cheek against Mevika's.

"I just finished planning a trip to inspect the hotel in Phuket. I decided to
move it up a bit. After that, I can focus on setting up the management team
for Greater."

"Phuket? You mean the trip you said would be next month?"

"Well, it's been a few days, so technically, it's not next month anymore. I
moved it up by a week, so it should be next week."

"Next week? How many days? And how many nights will I have to sleep
alone?"

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"Why would you sleep alone?"

Aiwarin chuckled.

"I told you I'd take you with me, remember? But since I moved it up, will
you be free? I was thinking of going for three days, but I'd love to stay four.
Just not sure if you'd be okay with being away that long."

"Four days? That's fine. Does it overlap with a holiday?"

"Yeah, two days of it are public holidays. If we go for four days, we'd leave
on Thursday and come back on Sunday."

"I think I can make it work,"

Mevika said, mentally going over her schedule for the next week. She didn't
have any major commitments-just two client meetings this week, and early
next week was still open.

Mevika planned to reserve some days for internal duty-free meetings with
her team. Apart from the commitments this week, she should be able to
clear her schedule by midweek.

"I can go. Hmm, I can go! I'll go with you!"

She confirmed eagerly.

"Hearing you say it so many times, I guess I better wake up early tomorrow
and have my secretary book the tickets,"

Aiwarin chuckled.

"I'll take care of everything. We'll stay at Orianna's resort. I'll ask the staff to
set up a special room, just like a honeymoon suite. You just need to pack
your bags... and bring a bikini."

"Why do I have to bring a bikini, hmm?"

Mevika teased, nudging Aiwarin's cheek with her nose.

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"Well... for pictures, of course,"

Aiwarin laughed.

"Our room has a private pool. You can wear whatever you want in there."

"Or... wear nothing at all,"

She whispered playfully in a sultry tone before unwrapping her arms.

Catching Mevika's glance, she cast a teasing look before walking to the bed
in her satin nightgown, ready to sleep. As soon as she sat down, she let out a
soft yawn-loud enough for Aiwarin to hear from the desk.

"It's only 7 PM. Sleepy already?"

"Mm-hmm," Mevika hummed.

"After dropping you off today, I had back-to-back work until evening. It's
not like I did anything physically exhausting, but I feel so drained for some
reason. Oh-right, my period should be coming in a day or two. I always feel
extra tired before it starts."

"In that case, I'll let you rest as much as you need. You might need the
energy for a tough workday tomorrow,"

Aiwarin said, closing her MacBook and walking over to the bed.

"Let's just cuddle and sleep, okay?"

She smiled.

"I thought that would be hard for you,"

Mevika laughed.

"It is hard, but I love my girlfriend too much to torture her when she's not
feeling her best."

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"That's true. We're just excited about being an official couple. This will
probably settle down eventually."

"Nope. I think it'll stay exactly like this,"

Aiwarin replied with a serious face.

"Huh?"

Mevika smacked Aiwarin's arm playfully.

"You always say things so bluntly!"

"I'm just being honest,"

Aiwarin laughed.

"I want you to know exactly how much I adore you."

"If you keep talking like that, we might not get any sleep," Mevika teased,
quickly burrowing under the blanket and pulling it up to her chin.

"You'll sleep. I won't bother you tonight,"

Aiwarin reassured her, crawling closer. She reached out to gently arrange
Mevika's hair, which was spread across the pillow, then leaned down to
place a soft kiss on her forehead. Mevika closed her eyes, letting herself
enjoy the gentle touch.

"Sweet dreams," Aiwarin whispered.

"Hmm... sweet dreams,"

Mevika murmured back, lifting her head slightly to plant a small kiss on
Aiwarin's cheek before settling back onto the pillow with a smile.

Aiwarin smiled in return, slipping under the same blanket. She moved in
closer, pulling Mevika into her arms, letting her rest under her chin. Mevika
hugged her back, and they both fell into a peaceful silence, the warmth

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between them lulling them into a comfortable sleep. Moments later, they
drifted off, staying like that until morning.

"You're flying out the day after tomorrow, right?"

Athiwit asked over dinner, glancing at his daughter, who had brought her
girlfriend home for the meal.

"Yes, we're staying for three nights. I'll only be working on the first day.
The rest is for relaxing, but if the staff needs anything, I'm available,"

Aiwarin replied.

"Hmm. If it's a vacation, make sure to enjoy it. But I guess work is the main
reason you're going, right? And you're staying at our hotel again. Next time,
try planning a trip somewhere else so you won't have to mix work with
relaxation,"

"You used to say we should travel to places where we own hotels so we

could stay for free and support our business. Have you changed your mind
now?"

Aiwarin teased.

"I just wanted to instill that mindset in the family first,"

Her father explained.

"It's our business-we should support it before expecting others to. But now
that our hotel chain has grown so much, there are plenty of places to visit. If
you want an easy option, of course, stay at our hotels. But if there's a
location you've planned for, switch things up sometimes. I've stayed at
every one of our properties already, so now I'd like to see how other hotels
operate too. These days, many nature resorts have beautiful wooden lodges
in the middle of the forest."

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Athiwit continue,

"We only have one beachfront location with a relaxing atmosphere and
another homestay in Chiang Mai. I'd like to expand with some fresh ideas."

"I'll help, Dad. If you have any ideas and want my input, I'm happy to
contribute,"

Aiwarin replied.

"Most of the new hotels we've built in the past two years were your ideas
anyway. I trust your judgment. If you have any proposals, let me know.
Right now, I'm looking into land in a few provinces to see what locations
would be best for future developments. We'll discuss which areas have
potential soon."

"Sure, Dad. Even though I'm busy with Greater, I'll always make time for
our hotels,"

Aiwarin reassured him.

"If we manage Greater efficiently, it won't be too exhausting. Our main role
is overseeing the overall image and working with brands interested in
investing. I heard a lot of brands reached out after we won the bid, right?"

Athiwit glanced at Mevika, who had been listening attentively.

"Yes, Superior has received many inquiries too,"

Mevika responded.

"Several brands want their stores in Greater. We can only tell them to
submit their proposals, and if we're interested, we'll reach out."

"There are many different kinds of stores, but some aren't suitable for a
duty-free zone. In those cases, I've instructed the staff to politely decline
right away. It saves time for both sides. We make sure to explain the
selection criteria clearly,"

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Aiwarin added.

"That's the right approach. We can't just allow every type of store in there.
The focus should be on what tourists need,"

Athiwit agreed.

"Yes, but we might be able to include a few more mid-range brands in

select areas,"

Mevika suggested.

"Greater has more space for stores than an airport, so we can allocate some
spots for mid-tier brands without compromising the premium image."

"Hmm... So when are we scheduling the meeting between Superior and

Orianna?"

"After the two of us return from Phuket," Aiwarin answered.

"That way, both teams can start working together for the long term. Right
now, we've been focused on internal preparations within each team, but
we've also begun assigning staff specifically for Greater. Both sides are
getting more ready to collaborate."

"That's great. I'll need to join the meeting as well," Athiwit said.

"Both you and Khun Nuttakorn,"

Aiwarin confirmed.

"But that will be for the main meeting. We want insights from experienced
people like you and Maple's father."

"Alright, just set the date. Oh, by the way, about the hotel ideas-if Maple
has any ideas to share, feel free to suggest them to Ai. Modern travelers,
especially women, love discovering new destinations and taking photos.
Maybe Maple has insights that could help us visualize things better. Of
course, we agreed not to interfere in each other's businesses, except for our

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collaboration on Greater, but ideas are always welcome. No pressure-just
suggestions."

"Oh, of course, I'd be happy to!"

Mevika smiled.

"It sounds interesting. If I get to contribute ideas for hotel development, that
would be fun."

"Good, good."

"Oh my god..."

Hathairat interjected with amusement after listening to the conversation.

"Maple has been dating our daughter for less than a month, and you're
already putting her to work? It's like you're grooming her to inherit the
business."

"It's not like that at all!"

Athiwit quickly denied.

"If Maple weren't already an heir to a major department store chain and a
business owner herself, I'd have asked her to partner with Ai in running
things. I believe her business skills would be valuable not just for managing
malls but for hotels too."

"You're exaggerating, Uncle."

Mevika laughed.

"When it comes to hotels, I still have a lot to learn. But if you say that, I
think Ai would do just as well managing a major department store."

"That sounds really exciting,"

Aiwarin grinned.

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"Otherwise, I wouldn't be interested in managing a duty-free business. It's
not much different from running a major department store."

"And now you're doing it. I'll also help oversee the service aspect with you.
Working together will be a breeze."

"Exactly. With Greater to take care of together, we don't need to get

involved in each other's other businesses too much. Let's just focus on
gaining as much experience as we can from this collaboration. We're both
managing large national businesses, but we have different areas of
expertise. That's a good thing."

"Yes, Uncle," Mevika smiled.

"It's more than just that,"

Hathairat added.

"Finding someone you're compatible with in both your personal life and
work life isn't easy."

"Absolutely,"

Aiwarin agreed, flashing a warm smile at her mother before turning to

Mevika with another affectionate look.

"That's true," Athiwit nodded.

"By the way, are you two staying at the hotel together all the time now? Is
that really okay? Would you prefer moving into the house instead? Staying
in a hotel isn't exactly private, even if you have your own space. What do
you think, Ai?"

"I've thought about that too,"

Aiwarin admitted.

"I worry that Maple might get tired of it eventually. We have to take the
elevator up and down fifty floors every day. It was fun when I was alone-I

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could even stay at home some nights. But now that we're living together, it's
fine for now, but in the long run, I think we might want more privacy."

"When you say 'more privacy,' I think you mean moving into your own
house, not staying with us,"

Hathairat teased with a smile.

"I'd say the same," Athiwit laughed.

"But you just started dating-are you already thinking about buying a house
together?"

"Not exactly," Aiwarin chuckled.

"Maybe after six months or so, we'll think about moving. I mean, we just
got together, but the thought has crossed my mind. I just hadn't mentioned it
to Maple yet. Might as well say it now."

She turned to her girlfriend.

"I plan to buy a house. Since I have time now, I'll start looking around. It'll
be a house I buy myself, and I want you to live there with me."

"You're buying a house for us to live in together?"

Mevika raised an eyebrow.

"Do you want me to help pay for it?"

"Mhm, no need,"

Aiwarin quickly shook her head.

"It'll be my property, but you can stay with me for as long as you want.
Even though your name won't be on it-since we're not married yet-we can
treat it as our home. We'll live comfortably, just like it's ours. And if we do
get married in the future, we'll figure things out then."

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"You're really generous, huh?"

Athiwit teased.

"If that's what works for you, then go ahead. As long as you can manage
your own life, I won't interfere in this decision."

"Thanks, Dad,"

Aiwarin smiled, relieved to have had this conversation with her parents and
girlfriend. Now she didn't have to worry about what anyone might think. As
for Mevika's parents, they probably wouldn't have any objections either,
since it didn't affect their daughter negatively in any way.

"Oh, there's something I forgot to tell you-Ohm called earlier."

"Ohm? What did he say? When is he coming back?"

"In two months."

"In two months? Wow!"

Aiwarin beamed, happy at the news.

"And he's coming back for good, right?"

"Yeah, he's finished his studies. He wants to stay a couple more months,
then he'll return to settle down here. I'll have him take on some
responsibilities, but you can decide which area he should help with. I've
mapped out a few possible positions for him, and we'll talk it over when
he's back."

"Sounds great, Dad! I'm so glad he's finally coming home."

She turned to her girlfriend, who looked a bit confused about the
conversation.

"Who are you talking about?"

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Mevika asked softly.

Realizing that she hadn't introduced them yet, Aiwarin explained,

"Oh....Ohm-he's my younger brother. He just graduated and is coming back

to Thailand."

"Oh, your brother?"

She had vaguely heard Aiwarin mention having a younger sibling studying
abroad, but she had almost forgotten.

Now that he was about to return, it was a bit surprising. Soon, she'd be
meeting another member of the family.

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Their suitcases were brought up to the room, ready to be unpacked for this
special trip. They took a moment to explore the room and rest after their
short journey.

Soon, Aiwarin would have to go downstairs to talk to the staff and handle
some issues that needed her attention to ensure everything was well-
organized and provided good service.

They had flown to Phuket in the morning, arriving mid-morning. A hotel

car picked them up from the airport and took them to a restaurant for lunch
before they reached the hotel just after noon.

They were able to check in immediately—something that wouldn't have

been possible if they weren't the hotel owners. The reason they got early
check-in was that Aiwarin had personally chosen and prepared this room.

Luckily, their decision to move up their trip didn't cause any problems with
room availability. The hotel had many room designs at different price
ranges, and because of the high rates, the bookings were spread out, leaving
a few rooms still available.

“This room is so beautiful! The location is perfect,”

Mevika said with a smile. She stepped across the wooden floor towards the
balcony door to look outside. Tall trees surrounded the area, giving it
privacy while still allowing glimpses of the sparkling ocean where sunlight
reflected off the waves.

The room had wooden flooring with a unique design. The bed was draped
with sheer white curtains, hanging from an iron frame. They could be let
down as a mosquito net or left open to create a romantic atmosphere.

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It was perfect for couples on a honeymoon. Above the bed, vintage-style
lights hung from the ceiling. Right now, it was bright daylight, so the lights
weren’t on, but at night, they would glow warmly, adding a luxurious and
cozy feel to the room.

The exterior of the room was entirely made of wood, designed to have a
distinctive look. The roof was curved, but inside, the ceiling was flat with
smooth lines following the natural curves of the structure.

The curved roof made the room look like a half-circle. Besides the unique
design, the woven basket placed on the bed was filled with high-quality
essentials.

The light scent of aromatherapy spread throughout the room, creating a

refreshing atmosphere. Even though the fragrance was soft and subtle, it
was noticeable right away.

"I love this corner room. We're lucky it wasn’t booked yet. Even though I
own the place, if someone had already reserved it, I wouldn’t have been
able to change anything. Our guests should get to experience it, just like I
wanted you to. Do you like it?"

Aiwarin asked as she walked over to open the balcony door.

Outside, the wooden deck was smooth and flawless. Two high-quality
sunbeds were set side by side, facing a private infinity pool at the edge of
the balcony. The pool's blue water blended seamlessly with the green trees
and the distant ocean, making it look like the pool stretched all the way to
the horizon.

“I love the colors—they’re so beautiful. The bed looks so comfortable, and

the decoration is amazing. Orianna really knows how to design hotels and
resorts. In Bangkok, it’s a luxury hotel with a different style, but here in
nature, it blends in perfectly. Now I understand why your father sent you to
find more ideas. It’s no surprise—creating a luxury hotel like this must have
taken a lot of careful planning.”

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“Yeah, we hired designers who studied abroad, but they also understand
Thai culture well. It’s a mix of different ideas that came together to create
this. If you ever visit our homestay in Chiang Mai, you might like it too. It’s
in a small location, but it turned out really beautiful. I can proudly say it
looks amazing, and I was involved in deciding how it should be designed.”

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The floating breakfast was lifted from the pool and placed on the table next
to the sunbed. They took their time enjoying the meal until they felt full.

Then, they had time to soak in the pool, take pictures, play around, and
tease each other sweetly before heading inside to shower and get ready for a
morning trip to a beautiful spot not far from the hotel.

After sightseeing, they stopped for lunch outside the hotel, then returned to
their room to escape the sun. They spent the afternoon watching a movie
together in bed.

As the afternoon passed and they started feeling sleepy, they took a nap.
When they woke up before evening, they decided to put on different bikinis
and head to the hotel's main pool by the beach.

There, they enjoyed the beautiful sunset, watching the golden sunlight
reflect on the waves. The pool's design blended perfectly with the sea,
making it a great spot for taking photos.

They took turns snapping pictures-some in the pool, some sitting on the
edge, and some standing by the poolside, where there was a perfect photo
spot.

There were also shots on the sunbeds, which had a different design from the
ones in their room. During a break, they uploaded pictures to Instagram,
and within minutes, comments started rolling in-especially on the bikini
photos.

One of the most popular shots was a couple's photo they had asked a nearby
tourist to take for them.

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"Someone commented that I brought my girlfriend on a honeymoon,"

Aiwarin said.

"Well, isn't that true? We are on a honeymoon. You don't have to be married
to use that word, right?"

Mevika said as she floated near the pool's edge, resting her head on
Aiwarin's thigh.

"Not always,"

Aiwarin replied with a playful smile. She gently lifted Mevika's chin.

"But you're already my fiancée, so what's the difference?"

They giggled and playfully teased each other. When they returned to their
room, they enjoyed some private time. After rinsing off, they slipped into
bathrobes and headed inside...

They returned to their private pool in the room for another swim. The
evening atmosphere was peaceful, surrounded by trees with the sound of
ocean waves in the distance. They playfully chased each other in the water
until one of them teasingly pulled at the other's bikini strap.

Mevika started it first, but when Aiwarin got her revenge, Mevika quickly
surrendered. Aiwarin still had both pieces of her swimsuit on, though the
top's straps had been loosened but not fully removed.

Meanwhile, Mevika, now pressed against the pool's edge, found herself in a
playful struggle to keep her straps in place as Aiwarin mischievously tugged
at them.

"Stop being naughty!"

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Mevika protested.

"Who's the naughty one? You started it,"

Aiwarin laughed. She teasingly pulled at Mevika's top strap, nearly making
it slip off, but kept it in place just in time. Leaning in, she placed a soft kiss
on Mevika's wet shoulder.

"Mmm, you're tempting. We've been here for two days and haven't done
anything fun yet, you know?"

She started to move her lips to the deeply parted chest, pretending to
remove the curved fabric there, and opened her mouth to bite down until
she could hear the sound of the person on tiptoe, tensing up in the same
pool.

"W-what? Here?"

Mevika gasped, tensing slightly.

"It's private, exciting, don't you want to be excited? Let's change the
atmosphere a bit,"

Aiwarin said, her voice playful as she continued her teasing and touch the
other person to increase her excitement.

"It's quite exciting.... but..."

"Hmm?"

"This place is really open-air... Are you sure no one can see?"

"Of course. The resort designed the balconies and pools for complete
privacy. No one can see into this area, especially not this room. I made sure
to pick the best one,"

Aiwarin reassured her.

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Mevika took a breath, her cheeks warm. Then, with a small smile, she
closed her eyes and whispered,

"Then... do whatever you want."

She gently pressed Aiwarin closer, giving her permission to do whatever

she wanted.

"Another reason why I like it."

Aiwarin smiled broadly, pressing her nose against Mevika's soft breasts
before trailing kisses along her neck. Her lips nibbles, and there were drop
of water shimmered on her smooth skin, making every touch even more
tempting.

Her hand, hidden beneath the water, found the strap she had teasingly
pulled earlier. With a quick tug, she loosened it completely before doing the
same to the other side. She slipped the fabric away, letting it drift before
placing it on the pool's edge.

Then, she gently lifted Mevika onto the pool's ledge.

"Like this?"

She asked playfully, though Mevika's body was already half out of the
water.

"Mmm... what do you want to do?"

Mevika teased back with a flirty smile.

Aiwarin chuckled.

"Then let's do it this way."

Mevika hesitated for just a second before pushing herself up to sit on the
ledge. Because the pool was all the same depth and not very deep, it was
easy to get in and sit.

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The moment Aiwarin's lips touched her thigh, moving slowly with purpose,
she gasped softly and instinctively opened herself up to the moment.

"A-Ai... it's..."

"Hm? What is it?"

Aiwarin asked teasingly, pausing for just a second before continuing,

making it impossible for Mevika to finish her sentence.

"Ah... I..."

Mevika's breathing grew heavier as she clung onto Aiwarin, her voice
trembling.

"Say 'darling' again,"

Aiwarin whispered.

"...Darling..."

"Mmm, I love that,"

Aiwarin murmured, her touch becoming even more affectionate. She

wondered just how excited Mevika felt-because if the roles were reversed,
she would have no complaints either.

"Do you like it?"

"Mmhmm... I love it..."

"Want me to continue?"

"Yes... Please..."

Aiwarin smiled.

"Gladly."

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Aiwarin gave Mevika exactly what she desired, listening to every sound
and movement to understand when to slow down or when to continue.

Mevika responded with more passion than Aiwarin had expected, which
made their moments together last longer and flow naturally. Mevika like her
for that because many times it made sex last longer and it never hurt.

The last piece of fabric slipped away, leaving Mevika was completely
naked, with nothing left to cover. Aiwarin, who now had full control over
teasing and pleasing her. And Mevika really liked it and was happy about it.

After some time, worried they might get cramps from staying in the pool
too long, they moved onto the sunbed. Aiwarin had already removed her
bikini before stepping out of the water, so now they were both in the same
state-free and unguarded.

Mevika rested in Aiwarin's lap, moving however she pleased, surrounded

by the beautiful sky, swaying trees, and the distant sea. It almost felt like an
open space, but in reality, it was a private world meant just for the two of
them were passionately giving each other happiness.

"Are you tired?"

Aiwarin asked, now lying back on the cushioned sunbed.

"Not yet. Let me take care of you now,"

Mevika whispered before pressing herself closer. Their bodies moved in

perfect sync, soft warmth meeting with each touch. Aiwarin let out a quiet
sigh as Mevika trailed kisses lower, her touch filled with devotion.

The setting sun painted them in golden light, making the moment feel even
more breathtaking. Mevika knew exactly how to make Aiwarin lose herself,
her touch both gentle and intense.

Aiwarin bit her lip, but before she could say anything, Mevika silenced her
with a deep, lingering kiss. Then Aiwarin was released when her extremely

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attentive girlfriend inserted a stimulating touch as if she had secret physical
power left.

In that moment, all the tension melted away, leaving only the warmth of
their embrace. They remained pressed together on the wide sunbed, holding
each other close, letting the world outside fade into the background.

The person who had just let go of all tension lay resting for a moment,
feeling that spending the rest of the day lost in each other's embrace was
still just as exciting. As soon as she caught her breath, she turned to the
other woman with a playful, sultry voice.

"Do you want to continue in bed inside?"

Aiwarin asked, unable to resist planting a few kisses on Mevika's temple,

showing that her desire hadn't faded just yet.

"Of course,"

Mevika replied, her eyes still closed before slowly opening them.

"Let's move inside."

Aiwarin chuckled.

"Where are you getting all this energy from?"

"Maybe I got plenty of rest and now my brain is refreshed,"

Mevika grinned before letting out a soft laugh.

"But let's take a shower and dry our hair first. Then we can continue."

"Just thinking about it is exciting,"

Aiwarin smiled.

"But it's almost time for dinner. Are we even going to eat?"

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Mevika laughed.

"Has that ever been a problem for us?"

The morning sunlight peeked through the slightly opened curtains, allowing
just enough light in without being too harsh. At least this way, they could
glance outside and see the morning sky.

The brightness woke up the person lying on her back, while the other
remained curled up on her side, snuggled under the blanket up to her chin,
completely undisturbed by the sunlight. The cool morning air kept her
sleeping peacefully.

Aiwarin squinted against the light, adjusting her vision. Above her, she saw
the beautifully draped canopy hanging from a delicate wire frame,
reminding her exactly where she was.

This was their hotel room-a private retreat where she had spent the past
three days with the woman she loved, wrapped in the same blanket.

A warm happiness filled her chest. These three days had been special, a
little escape just for them. But tomorrow, reality would call them back, and
they would have to return to their busy lives once again.

Even though Aiwarin owned the hotel, she still loved it-its location, its
design, and the service. If she were just a guest looking in from the outside,
she knew she would still appreciate it just as much.

Mevika felt the same way. Being in such a beautiful place together, having
time to truly relax in private, was something that made her incredibly
happy.

This was her first real relationship, and it felt like everything she had ever
wanted. They supported each other's work, shared their daily lives, and
created wonderful memories together.

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Thinking back to the time when she had tried so hard to win Mevika's heart-
to make her see that their love could be more than just physical attraction-
felt almost like a dream.

Aiwarin had always had everything-success, wealth, happiness-but love

wasn't something she could just choose for herself.

If fate hadn't brought them together, and if Mevika hadn't been willing to
take that step with her, none of this would have been possible.

Convincing someone who had never considered being with another woman
to open her heart to a different kind of love had been a challenge.

But understanding was one thing-acceptance was another. And Mevika had
chosen her, fully and completely.

At first, Aiwarin had feared it was just a fleeting fascination, but now, she
knew without a doubt that Mevika had embraced this love wholeheartedly.
She wasn't going anywhere.

This wasn't just passion-it was love. A love so deep that Aiwarin could feel
it in every touch, every glance, and every word they shared.

She turned to look at the woman sleeping soundly beside her, tempted to
pull her into an embrace and drift off for a little longer.

Gently, she brushed away a stray strand of hair from Mevika's forehead and
placed a soft kiss there. The small movement made Mevika shift slightly in
her sleep.

"Mm... I'm sleepy. Can I sleep a little longer?"

She mumbled drowsily, eyes still closed.

Hearing her sleepy voice with her eyes closed made Aiwarin feel even more
fond of her. Aiwarin couldn't help but smile. She knew Mevika must be
exhausted after the passionate moments they had shared, from the evening
all the way into the night. She had given their private time her all, but today,
Aiwarin had other plans.

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She wanted to take Mevika to a beautiful restaurant, stroll along the shores
of a famous beach, and end the day watching the sunset together.

"A trip to Laem Phromthep should be the perfect way to end our getaway
before heading back tomorrow afternoon,"

Aiwarin thought.

"Alright,"

She whispered softly, pulling Mevika closer, tucking her under her chin.
She slid an arm beneath Mevika's neck to hold her comfortably, and Mevika
instinctively snuggled in, wrapping her arms around Aiwarin in return. They
drifted off together once more, only waking up later in the morning.

Later that day, Aiwarin reviewed and signed a set of documents handed to
her-work-related files, guest records, and financial reports to ensure the
hotel's accounts remained accurate.

As the owner, she had access to everything and could visit whenever she
wished.

"Thank you," she told her staff.

"If I come back for an inspection, I'll let you know. If any issues arise that
can't be resolved here, report them to Bangkok immediately-don't let them
sit too long. But for anything that can be handled locally, take care of it
first."

Before taking Mevika sightseeing yesterday, Aiwarin had stopped by to

check on operations and address some minor staff concerns. She had also
introduced Mevika to the employees who had started their shift that
afternoon.

"Of course, Ms. Ai,"

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The hotel manager of Orianna Boutique Phuket responded politely.

"Safe travels back. And Ms. Maple, we hope to welcome you again soon! If
you ever have any concerns during your stay, please let us know just as any
guest would."

She bowed respectfully.

"Maple said she really enjoyed her time here. The staff has been wonderful.
Keep up the great work,"

Aiwarin praised.

"We're truly glad to hear that,"

The manager beamed.

"And we appreciate Ms. Maple's kind words."

"This hotel is quite large, with multiple guest villas spread across different
zones. Managing it must be a challenge,"

Mevika added.

"But the staff here handles everything so well. I know it's not just because
of who I came with-I read the reviews, and guests consistently praise the
service."

Aiwarin glanced at Mevika with an amused smile. She loved how Mevika
always took an interest in everything around her.

"Thank you so much, Ms. Maple. We'll make sure Orianna maintains its
high standards,"

The manager said with a respectful bow.

"Alright, I have to go now. Thanks again,"

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Aiwarin said before turning to Mevika. She took her hand, leading her
toward the waiting van. Their luggage had already been loaded, and in
about thirty minutes, they would reach the airport, where Aiwarin's driver
would be waiting for them in Bangkok.

"If you ever want to come back, just let me know," Aiwarin told her.

"I'd love to come back-many times,"

Mevika replied with a bright smile. She looked completely refreshed, as if

this trip had recharged her energy for days to come.

"We'll definitely be back,"

Aiwarin promised.

"And I want to take you to other places too."

"Anywhere and everywhere,"

Mevika said playfully.

"Even abroad. Once the duty-free team is fully set up and running smoothly,
let's plan a trip,"

Aiwarin suggested.

"Mm,"

Mevika nodded with a small smile.

"But for now, are you ready to get back to work?"

"Absolutely,"

Mevika grinned, her excitement showing for a different reason.

"Because even when we're working, we still get to see each other all the
time."

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Mevika’s intense stare from across the table made Aiwarin take another sip
of water to soothe her dry throat. She couldn’t help but smile at the sight,
though. That pouty, sulky face might seem intimidating to some, but to
Aiwarin, it was just endearing. Still, if she didn’t say something soon,
Mevika might get even more upset.

Softening her voice, Aiwarin finally spoke.

“Are you upset with me?”

“I’m not sulking,”

Mevika muttered, but her lips jutted out slightly.

“You say that, but look at your face.”

Aiwarin chuckled.

“And your voice—you’re mad because I disagreed with you, aren’t you?”

“I don’t know,”

Mevika huffed, turning her face away. She knew Aiwarin could read her too
well, and that just made her more flustered.

Aiwarin laughed again, taking another sip of water before setting the glass
down. She had a pretty good idea why her girlfriend was acting this way,
but she hadn’t expected it to carry over to their lunch.

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.

It all started during the meeting earlier at the Greater office.

“The play area should be expanded a bit more, don’t you think?”

Mevika had suggested in the conference room, where around twenty people
were gathered—ten from Superior and ten from Orianna.

Among them were a few who had been assigned to oversee the duty-free
project permanently, while others were temporarily assisting until a
dedicated team was fully in place.

“I think the space we agreed on should be sufficient,”

Aiwarin had responded.

“If we expand the area a little more, we can separate the running space from
the play equipment more efficiently,”

Mevika had suggested.

“I completely agree with your idea of having a play zone for kids so parents
can let them play while they shop,”

Aiwarin responded.

“But since we’ve already allocated a section for it, I think it should be
enough. It’s better to use the remaining space for something else—maybe a
relaxation area, but designed for adults.”

“It’ll be noisy. The play zone will have sounds from the equipment and the
kids.”

“That’s exactly why expanding it further would take up even more space
that could have been used to separate those noises. The play area we’ve
planned should be enough. Instead, let’s brainstorm what would be best to
place next to it.”

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Aiwarin concluded.

“…Alright,”

Mevika had replied curtly. She looked at Aiwarin, who had countered her
idea with logic that made sense. There wasn’t much she could argue
against.

“You’ve designed play areas in several malls. You probably know more
about this than anyone.”

Noticing Mevika’s short response and the way she averted her gaze,
Aiwarin worried that she might be upset. She quickly tried to reassure her.

“Why don’t you think about what we should put next to it? I’m sure you’ll
come up with the best idea.”

She offered her a smile.

And now, back at lunch, Aiwarin finally connected the dots.

“So you’re upset because of what I said in the meeting?”

She asked, watching Mevika flip through the menu.

“I didn’t want to say anything. Otherwise, you’d say I’m being

unprofessional.”

Mevika mumbled, still staring at the menu as if she were actually choosing
something, though it was clear her mind was elsewhere.

“Who would ever call someone as smart as you unprofessional?”

“Oh, so now you’re calling me smart? Trying to flatter me?”

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"I'm not just trying to flatter you,"

Aiwarin said softly.

"You really are talented, which is why I want you to think about what to do
with that space. I was just giving my opinion based on logic. Is that not
okay?"

"Of course it is. I wasn’t really mad,"

Mevika finally looked up from the menu and met Aiwarin’s gaze.

"I just… don’t know how to handle it when we have to disagree in

meetings. Everyone knows we're together, so it feels like getting criticized
by my girlfriend in front of everyone."

Her voice had softened, and the sulky look on her face had turned into
something more vulnerable.

"I wasn’t criticizing you at all. This is just how work is. We have to be
professional. Even if we’re together, we both have our roles to play. I’ve
even argued with my own father in meetings to make sure we get the best
decision possible. And just because you think I’m skilled doesn’t mean you
have to agree with everything I say. But if I believe an idea is the best, I
have to challenge others and push for it. I don’t want you to see it as me
opposing you."

"I don’t see it that way,"

Mevika admitted.

"In the end, I couldn’t argue because your reasoning made sense.
Expanding the play area would cause more noise issues, and I hadn’t
considered that. I do manage the kids' zones at Superior malls, but I rely a
lot on the expert staff too. The play areas there are at the end of the mall, far
from other sections, so noise was never an issue."

"Then why don’t we do the same here? We could position the kids’ zone in
a corner, so we don’t have to worry about what goes next to it. It’ll just be

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its own dedicated space."

"I was thinking the same thing. We’ll need to review the layout again."

"Of course," Aiwarin smiled.

"You can give your input freely. If your idea is the best, I won’t argue
against it. You’re talented, Maple. Don’t think I’m better than you. You
have your own strengths, things you do better than me."

Mevika’s lips curled into a smile.

"Yeah. I’m good at what I do, and so are you. We have different strengths."

"Exactly. And to me, Maple is the best."

"Okay."

Her face no longer looked serious. Instead, she had a bright smile that
reached her eyes.

"Let's order food. We agreed not to talk about work during meals unless it's
really necessary. So, let's take a break from work for now."

"Not talking anymore. I'm hungry."

She immediately looked down at the menu.

Aiwarin watched her and smiled. She was glad that both of them were
reasonable. It was probably the first time they had a serious disagreement
like this, but it was just a small thing in their relationship.

She found it kind of cute and didn't think it would cause any real problems
between them.

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"Ah-chii!"

A sneeze echoed as she walked while eating a big ice cream cone, with the
other person walking beside her.

"Are you allergic to the weather?"

Aiwarin asked Mevika, who had already sneezed two or three times and
was starting to get a runny nose. She sniffled loudly while still holding the
cold ice cream in her hand.

"I don’t know. I just suddenly feel stuffy. I’m usually not allergic like this.
The weather seems normal."

Mevika replied before taking another bite of her ice cream.

"Come here."

Aiwarin stopped her by the side of the road, took out a handkerchief from
her suit pocket, and gently wiped her nose. She pressed lightly on the tip of
her nose to clean the clear mucus.

"Do you still want to keep eating ice cream?"

"Of course! You already bought it for me. Are you trying to take it back?"

Mevika protested, unwilling to give up her treat. After their meeting earlier,
Aiwarin had taken her to buy ice cream from a nearby shop as a way of
making up for things. They had been walking and eating along the way, and
the cone still wasn’t finished.

"But you started sneezing out of nowhere. Does your throat hurt?"

"It started hurting a little while after I began eating."

"Then maybe you should stop eating that,"

Aiwarin said, looking concerned.

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"But you already bought it for me. Are you going to take it back?"

Mevika pouted, hugging the ice cream cone protectively.

Aiwarin sighed, shaking her head.

"Fine, just don’t complain later if your throat hurts more."

She reached out and gently wiped Mevika’s nose again.

"You’re really like a kid sometimes."

"I’m not!"

Mevika protested, though her red nose and the way she was still stubbornly
eating the ice cream didn’t help her case.

Aiwarin chuckled.

"Come on, let’s get you in the car before you catch a cold."

She took Mevika’s free hand and led her toward the car. Even though
Mevika was sniffling and her voice was a little nasally, she was still smiling
as she licked her ice cream. Aiwarin glanced at her and shook her head
again, amused.

This girl… she was impossible sometimes. But Aiwarin wouldn’t have it
any other way.

Mevika huffed but didn’t pull away. Instead, she leaned in a little, letting
Aiwarin’s hand rest gently on her head.

"You’re just saying that because you like teasing me,"

Mevika muttered, but her cheeks were already turning pink—maybe from
the cold air, maybe from something else.

Aiwarin smirked.

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"Maybe. But I really do like it when you act cute like this."

Mevika sighed dramatically.

"Fine, if it makes you happy."

Then, as if to prove her point, she nuzzled her head against Aiwarin’s
shoulder for a second before straightening up.

"There. Happy now?"

Aiwarin chuckled, tightening her arm around Mevika’s shoulder.

"Very."

Mevika shook her head, but she was smiling. She might complain, but deep
down, she didn’t mind at all.

"Alright, let’s get you home before you start running a fever,"

Aiwarin said, leading her toward the car.

"And next time, no eating ice cream when you’re already feeling sick."

"Yeah, yeah,"

Mevika said, but her voice was softer now, her steps matching Aiwarin’s as
they walked together.

If being a little clingy meant getting spoiled like this, then maybe… just
maybe… she didn’t mind it at all.

"Did you like teasing me when you left?"

"I did, but I didn’t want you to be really mad. That wouldn’t be good."

"What could you do to make me mad?"

Mevika smiled.

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"I’m such a sweet girlfriend, you know."

Since her hands were free, she took the chance to hold onto Aiwarin’s arm,
who was using one hand to eat ice cream. After folding her girlfriend’s
handkerchief and putting it in her pocket, she said,

"Let’s go."

"Mm."

Aiwarin nodded, letting her girlfriend walk arm-in-arm with her to the car.

"Ah-chii!"

A sneeze broke the silence late at night. After working for another half-day,
Aiwarin had started feeling a little off, so she hurried back to shower and
rest. When her girlfriend finished work and came home later, she quickly
took care of her.

"I knew it,"

Aiwarin said as she sat cross-legged next to Mevika, who was leaning
against the headboard. She gently rubbed the tip of Mevika’s nose with her
finger.

"You're getting sick, aren’t you?"

"Yeah." Mevika pouted.

"I was fine when we were out."

"It must've been after that. Maybe you played in the water too much,"

Aiwarin teased with a grin.

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"Or maybe too much sun and wind?"

"I don’t get sick that easily!"

Mevika quickly defended herself.

"Maybe it’s just the weather changing, so my immunity dropped."

"It’s okay. You’ll be fine soon—you’re strong."

Aiwarin placed a gentle hand on Mevika’s head and patted it affectionately.

"Tomorrow, just stay in and rest. No work. You can let P’Gina know. Go
back when you’re better."

"So I won’t be going to work? I’ll be stuck here all day, bored."

Mevika complained, lying down with a sulky face.

"You won’t be bored."

Aiwarin smiled and pulled the blanket over her.

"Looks like I’ll be working from home tomorrow… taking care of my

girlfriend."

"Wait, you’re not going to the office? You don’t have to do that. Don’t you
have to check on the hotel?"

"I can manage, don’t worry. I want to be with you, and I don’t want you to
feel lonely either."

"Mmm."

Mevika smiled sleepily, feeling more and more exhausted.

"You’re such a sweet girlfriend."

"Where else would you find someone like me?"

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Aiwarin joked, pretending to be full of herself, flashing a playful,
mischievous grin.

"I can only find one right here. And only lucky people get to have her."

Mevika chuckled softly.

"Ah, now I’m blushing!"

Aiwarin pressed both hands against her cheeks, grinning.

"Alright, get some rest. I’ll take a shower and then come back to cuddle you
and keep you warm."

"Mmm."

Mevika planned to stay awake and wait, but at some point, she drifted off to
sleep without realizing it.

When Aiwarin finished her shower and got into bed, she gently wrapped her
arms around Mevika, letting her sleep soundly in the warmth of her
embrace.

.
❤️
sunyan

😍😍😍😍

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 10.The Best Medicine
❄️
❄️
The movement under the blanket made the person beside her wake up. She
was still sleepy and could have gone back to sleep immediately, but a
thought crossed her mind—how was the person next to her?

She wasn’t sure what time it was, but when she opened her eyes, the room
was still dark. However, a faint light from outside had started to brighten it
a little, so she guessed it was around five in the morning

Before going back to sleep, she thought she should check on the sick girl
since she had moved two or three times already. Maybe she was cold. She
sat up slightly and then realized that the slender arm resting beside her felt
quite warm.

That made her think that Mevika might have a fever and could be feeling
cold. So, she pulled the blanket up to cover her snugly and then slipped
under it to hug her, adding some warmth.

She lay still for a while, observing if Mevika would keep moving because
of the cold. But after some time, everything was quiet. So, she let herself
fall asleep again and woke up later at 7:30 AM.

Since she didn’t have to wake up early for work today, she allowed herself
to sleep in a little. But as soon as she woke up, she immediately checked on
her girlfriend, who was still sleeping soundly. Sitting up, she looked at
Mevika’s slightly flushed face and felt worried. She reached out with the
back of her hand to check her temperature.

“You’re burning up,”

She murmured, feeling the heat. She quickly got out of bed to grab a
thermometer and prepared some basic medicine for Mevika to take after

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Sun Yan

breakfast. Then, she picked a meal for her to eat and ordered a salad for
herself.

She decided to let Mevika sleep as much as she needed. Her fever was
noticeable, but it wasn’t dangerously high, so she would wait and see how
she felt when she woke up.

Mevika finally woke up at 8 AM. She opened her eyes, rubbed them
sleepily, and looked around for the person she wanted to see. And there she
was—standing right in front of her.

"You're awake."

Aiwarin smiled and quickly sat down beside the sick girl, who had turned
over to lie closer to her.

"How do you feel? Do you have a headache?"

"I just feel heavy-headed, but it doesn’t really hurt."

Mevika described her symptoms while pressing her palm against her neck
to check if she had a fever. She felt warm, but as soon as she pulled the
blanket down a little, she felt cold.

"I already turned the air conditioner down. It's not too cold, right?"

"As long as I'm under the blanket, it's fine."

Aiwarin chuckled.

"Okay then, just stay curled up like a little turtle in your blanket shell."

"A turtle?" The sick girl frowned.

"Yep, my little turtle."

Aiwarin playfully poked Mevika’s nose and took the chance to check her
temperature again with the back of her hand.

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"Well, I do feel like a turtle. I have no energy, and everything I do feels so
slow."

"You have a fever. I'll have to wipe you down later. Breakfast is on the way
—I ordered shrimp porridge for you. After that, you need to take your
medicine."

"You already ordered everything?"

"Of course. Who would wait for the sick person to wake up? Now that
you're up, you can eat and take your meds right away."

"Aww… that’s so sweet."

Mevika stretched out her arms wide.

Aiwarin raised an eyebrow.

"Sweet about what?"

Still, she shifted closer, letting Mevika pull her into a full hug.

"You're so kind, so caring, so gentle… unbelievably soft. If we weren’t

already together, I would totally be trying to win you over right now."

Mevika nuzzled her cheek against Aiwarin’s stomach, rubbing her head
back and forth affectionately.

Aiwarin laughed.

"Oh? Flirting with me now?"

"Starting from this moment."

"How can you flirt? We're already dating."

"I'll just act like I'm still trying to win you over."

Aiwarin shook her head with a smile.

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"That's the caretaker’s job—to be sweet and make you feel special. You're
the one who should be resting, not wasting energy flirting."

"You can flirt with me after you get better."

Mevika snuggled in closer, seeking warmth.

"So, you're working from here today?"

She asked, pouting as she buried her face against Aiwarin's stomach.

"Yeah, I think it's a good idea. I could use a relaxed workday for once.
Lately, I’ve been using my brain a lot—it’s nice to do that from home
sometimes."

"What if I keep bothering you the whole time?"

"Where would you even find the energy to bother me? You’ll probably just
fall asleep again."

Aiwarin laughed.

"Are you feeling okay right now? Do you need to go to the hospital to see a
doctor and get proper medicine?"

"I guess we can go, but can I eat breakfast and rest a bit more before we
leave?"

"Of course, we can wait and see how you feel first."

Just as Aiwarin finished speaking, a knock came from the door. She gently
pushed Mevika back down to lie comfortably.

"Looks like breakfast is here. Stay put, I'll bring it over."

"Hmm."

Mevika watched as Aiwarin got up, walked to the door, and received their
food. She looked so prepared for everything—already wearing a robe, ready

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to step out briefly to grab the meal.

A moment later, she returned with a tray, but instead of eating outside on
the balcony as they usually did, she set everything up inside. Mevika
figured it was because she didn’t want her to be exposed to the wind and
sun while she was sick.

"Mmm, smells so good. Shrimp porridge is here!"

Aiwarin set her own salad aside on the table and placed the tray with the
porridge on a small folding table hidden beside the wardrobe. She pulled it
out and set up Mevika’s meal neatly.

"It smells amazing,"

Mevika said, peering at the steaming bowl. The plump, orange shrimp sat
perfectly on top—three visible, with probably a few more hiding inside. She
opened her mouth expectantly, and Aiwarin, already knowing what she
wanted, blew on a spoonful to cool it down before feeding her the first bite.

"Delicious! I should order this for breakfast even when I’m not sick,"

Mevika said happily.

"It tastes even better when you're healthy. The shrimp from this hotel
kitchen isn’t fishy at all."

"Mmm."

Mevika smiled. She had eaten shrimp porridge at some places before and
found it too fishy, but this one—from Orianna—was truly delicious.

"If it's that good, then you better finish the whole bowl,"

Aiwarin teased.

"I will!"

"I'll finish it all."

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"Of course,"

Aiwarin replied with a smile.

And true to her word, Mevika finished the entire bowl of porridge. Aiwarin
handed her some water to drink and then gave her a paracetamol tablet to
help reduce the fever. Once they visited the doctor later, she would probably
get more medicine to treat her symptoms properly.

Sitting beside Aiwarin, Mevika leaned against her shoulder, using her as a
source of warmth while waiting for the food to digest before lying down
again. She wasn’t feeling too weak—just a little tired. If she were seriously
ill, she wouldn’t even be able to sit up like this.

"Aren't you afraid of catching my fever, being this close to me?"

Mevika asked, watching Aiwarin work on her MacBook while staying right
by her side.

"I'm not afraid. I don’t think I’ll catch it. But even if I could, I wouldn’t care
—I just want to be near you and take care of you,"

Aiwarin replied without looking away from her screen.

Mevika smiled sleepily and murmured,

"You're so cute… the cutest."

Aiwarin turned to look at her, seeing that she was barely able to keep her
eyes open. Gently, she helped Mevika lie down properly, making sure her
head rested comfortably on the pillow.

She tucked the blanket up snugly, then leaned in to take a closer look at her
flushed cheeks and slightly reddened nose. With a soft smile, she placed a
light kiss on Mevika’s nose and whispered,

"I’m only this cute with you."

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.

After taking Mevika to the hospital, Aiwarin brought her straight back to
bed to rest. There wasn’t much else she could do besides sleep and recover.
Though Mevika had managed to walk to the doctor’s office without any
trouble, her fever had risen slightly by the time they got home. So after
eating lunch and taking the prescribed medicine, she lay down again.

The doctor confirmed it was just a common cold, caused by sensitivity to

the weather rather than any serious infection. A couple of days of rest and
taking her medicine on time should help her recover quickly.

"Now you don’t have to worry about me catching your fever."

Aiwarin said this as she helped Mevika settle back into their room.

"Who knows? You've been so close to me all day—awake and asleep."

"I don’t get sick that easily,"

Aiwarin reassured her.

"If I were really worried, I'd have to sleep separately from you."

"I don’t want to sleep apart."

"Me neither. I want to hold you close and keep you warm."

"Then let’s just sleep together like this."

Aiwarin smiled.

"Mmm, don’t worry. The best medicine is me."

☺️
Mevika sighed happily, rolling over to hug her tightly. With her eyes closing
in drowsy contentment, she whispered,

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"My best medicine… is you, Aiwarin."

❤️
translate by sunyan

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 11.The Best Girlfriend in the
❄️
World

❄️
The soft sound of a keyboard echoed lightly as Mevika woke up. She
squinted and saw her hardworking girlfriend sitting on the bed next to her,
still working. It had been two days now—Aiwarin had been working in the
room, bringing her MacBook to sit on the bed beside her. Mevika was
starting to worry that she’d get shoulder and back pain for real.

"You're still working?"

Mevika whispered. Her voice sounded clearer than yesterday, but still a bit
muffled from just waking up.

“Mm.”

Aiwarin turned to look at her girlfriend, who was lying beside her hip.

“You’re awake? You must be feeling much better now.”

“I’m a lot better. My fever went down since the afternoon.”

“That’s great. Looks like you’re recovering really fast.”

“It’s because someone took such good care of me—making sure I ate three
meals a day and giving me medicine.”

The sick girl smiled.

“You should sit at a proper desk to work.”

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“I do, sometimes, when you’re asleep. But I got too into it just now and sat
here for too long… until you woke up again. Are you hungry?”

“A little, but I’m okay.”

“I’ll order dinner now, then.”

“Mm.”

“Since I’m up, I should stretch a bit.”

Aiwarin put her MacBook down on the bed and was about to get up, but the
sick girl quickly held her back.

“Not yet. I want to cuddle.”

“What’s this? You’ve turned into a clingy patient now?”

Aiwarin laughed. She didn’t resist at all. The simplest thing she could do
was lie down and let her girlfriend hug her.

“You’re really good at acting cute when you’re sick.”

“How is it different from usual?”

“You’re way clingier than usual—super attached to me.”

“Isn’t that a good thing?”

Mevika grinned playfully, looking so cheeky that Aiwarin couldn’t resist

pinching her cheek.

"Then just stay like this and let me pamper you."

“Alright, come here.”

Aiwarin shifted closer and told Mevika to snuggle in. Once they found a
comfortable position, they hugged tightly. Aiwarin gently stroked Mevika’s
soft hair, falling into silence as a thought slowly formed in her mind.

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It was a serious thought, but it made her happy. She stayed lost in it for a
while, long enough that the girl in her arms noticed.

“Did you fall asleep?”

“No.”

“Being stuck with me like this, not going anywhere—are you bored?”

“It’s only been two days. I’m not bored at all.”

“So if it were more than two days, you might be bored?”

“Of course not.”

Aiwarin chuckled. She realized that when her girlfriend was sick, she
became like a little kid. It was so endearing that she just wanted to keep
holding her like this.

“I actually like it. It’s nice to just spend time together, just the two of us,
cuddling all day. It’s simple, but warm. When we experience different ways
of being together, we get to see more sides of our relationship. At the very
least, it makes me feel like I can really take care of you. I can take care of
you well, right?”

“You’ve said that so many times already. Of course, you can. You’re
amazing.”

Mevika loosened the hug slightly, just enough to pull back and look at
Aiwarin’s face. She brushed a strand of hair aside and smiled sweetly. She
loved moments like this too—just cuddling and being affectionate.

It was a different kind of cute. Sure, they had their passionate moments and
their serious work modes, but sometimes, being together felt so
lighthearted, like they were kids again.

“You take such good care of me, Ai.”

“That makes me feel relieved.”

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Aiwarin’s expression softened, and after a moment, she let out a quiet sigh.

"Why? Were you worried that you wouldn’t take good care of me?"

"It’s not that. When I was courting you, I even listed my qualities and told
you that I’d take great care of you."

Aiwarin’s eyes dimmed slightly.

"I just… have a little something stuck in my heart. That time last month
when you helped me… when I felt like I had made the wrong decision, and
you came in like a hero and saved me. I was so grateful, and I really
admired you for being so quick-witted and doing whatever it took to protect
me. You were amazing."

"....."

"It made me wonder… will I ever be able to take care of you like that? I
was always confident that I’d do anything to look after you, but in that kind
of situation, I couldn’t even picture it. Of course, I don’t want anything bad
to happen, and I’d like to believe that nothing like that will ever happen
again. But I also want to be here to protect you when you need me. So now,
being able to take care of you, even for something as small as a cold… and
hearing you say that I did a good job… it makes me really happy."

"Ai, you’ve already protected me before. Did you forget?"

"Hm?" Aiwarin frowned.

"Of course, you forgot."

Mevika laughed and poked her forehead.

"The second time we met—at your bar."

"Oh… that. Yeah, I remember. But… that counts?"

"Why wouldn’t it count? You helped me when that guy wouldn’t leave me
alone late at night. He even secretly followed me, and who knows what his

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real intentions were? And after that, you even checked on me in the Greater
parking lot. You protected me from him. Honestly, I would have felt really
unsafe if you hadn’t been there. Doesn’t that already prove that you can
protect me? You did it even before we were together. So now that we are,
there’s no question that you’ll do an amazing job."

"....."

"I trust you, Ai. I believe that your care and attention will always make sure
I’m okay, no matter the situation. You’re such a thoughtful person,
especially when it comes to the ones you love."

Aiwarin looked at that bright smile as Mevika told the story, ending with
words of praise. She smiled back, her heart pounding. She felt so happy—
so lucky.

She felt so lucky to have met this woman and to have fallen in love with
her. There were so many times she secretly thanked fate for bringing them
together.

"I’ll take care of you too. Don’t think you’re the only one who has to look
after me."

Mevika smiled.

"And I’ll do it just as well as you take care of me. Don’t worry—I can
handle it. See? I’m so confident in myself. Because when we do this with
our hearts, it’s already clear that we’ll both do great."

"Both do great," Aiwarin repeated.

"Mm… of course, I will."

"Right? Just like now, or like you’ve always done. You’re the best girlfriend
in the world to me."

"And you’re the best girlfriend in the world to me."

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Aiwarin reached out, running a slender finger down the bridge of Mevika’s
nose, then lightly tracing down to her lips. She gently pressed against them,
parting them slightly, before leaning in to place a soft kiss.

What started as a light touch soon deepened into a gentle, tender kiss. No
other emotions were mixed in—just love and warmth. When they finally
pulled away, they simply lay there, smiling sweetly at each other for a
while.

"I think I should stop ordering food and start cooking for you instead,"

Aiwarin said.

"That way, I can practice taking care of you even more."

"I’d love that." Mevika grinned.

"How about we learn to cook lots of dishes together? That way, we can take
turns making meals for each other."

"That sounds good. But first… I need to buy a house."

"When?"

"As soon as possible."

The car door swung shut as they pulled into a residential area where some
houses were already completed, while others were still under construction.

Some houses were still available for reservation, with interior designs left
open for owners to customize as they wished.

"What do you think?"

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Aiwarin took off her sunglasses, tucking them into the pocket of her suit
jacket. She crossed her arms and looked at the 15-million-baht house that
was in the process of being reserved.

After two months of searching, she had finally decided on this one. The
location was great—not in the city center, but still within the city, making it
convenient for both of them to commute.

The design was impressive, and the project was trustworthy. As the heiress
of a large hotel business, Aiwarin had a keen eye for real estate.

She was confident she had made the best choice—and having her smart
girlfriend involved in the decision made it even better.

"Just standing here and looking at it makes me feel at ease."

Mevika smiled as she gazed at the big house.

"We’re definitely going to be really happy living here."

"It might be a little big for just the two of us, but if we're going to buy a
house, I want a spacious one. That way, we’ll have extra rooms for different
activities."

"What kind of activities?"

Mevika turned to look at her suspiciously, narrowing her eyes.

"What? Don’t be naughty."

Aiwarin laughed.

"I mean, a study, a home theater with a big screen for movies and music…
and a guest room, just in case anyone stays over—though that probably
won’t happen often. And, of course, our bedroom, which will be the biggest
one. Oh, and a walk-in closet connected to our room, so we’ll have plenty
of space for our clothes. I’ll be moving everything from the hotel to here,
and I’ll finally be able to bring my clothes from home too. Ever since we

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started living together, I barely go back home. Guess I’m not single
anymore."

"I’m even worse than you. I’ve been staying with you so much that I
haven’t slept at my own house for three months. I only go back to have
meals with my parents."

"That’s what life as a couple is like. We’re twenty-seven now—almost

twenty-eight."

"We both gave up single life at twenty-seven… for one woman."

"Three months of living together, and we get along perfectly."

"Yeah, in every way."

"Hey," Aiwarin laughed.

"No need to read too much into it. Some things just go without saying."

There were multiple meanings in her words, none of them needing to be

spelled out.

"But seriously, how committed are we? We’ve only been together three
months, and we’re already buying a house to live in."

"It’s your house that you bought."

"It’s our house," Aiwarin corrected.

"Once we finish decorating, we’ll be able to move in even sooner than

expected."

"And without waiting to get married first."

"We already feel like a married couple,"

Aiwarin chuckled, and Mevika laughed along with her.

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Their conversation faded into a comfortable silence as they both turned
their gaze toward the house.

This was going to be their new home—the place where their happiness
would grow.

The house was about as wide as four townhouses combined. The entrance
on the right featured tall columns extending up to the second floor, with a
dark gray roof covering the entire structure.

Just past the entrance was the living room, which opened up to a small
garden on the side. Upstairs, there was a small spare room, which they
planned to use as a guest bedroom.

Next to it was an empty room that would be transformed into their home
theater and music space. Towards the back, near the staircase, was a wide
but shallow room meant to be a cozy library.

The central hall, aligned with the staircase, was left open as a sitting area
where they could enjoy tea and the view outside. Natural light streamed in
through large windows.

On the left side was their spacious master bedroom, and inside, a walk-in
closet where they’d neatly arrange their clothes for easy access.

Downstairs, the house featured a guest reception area and a shared office,
though it would likely only be used for serious work or meetings.

Most of the time, they’d probably just use their desks in the bedroom. The
farthest section housed a large kitchen with a dining area close by.

Outside, there was a driveway that could fit three cars side by side, with
additional space to park three more if needed. It was the perfect setup for
hosting small gatherings with friends.

The front right side of the house featured a lawn that seamlessly connected
to the side garden. At the back, a large swimming pool provided a private,
relaxing outdoor space—perfect for unwinding.

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"Let’s go. My little brother should be landing soon. We’ll come back
another time,"

Aiwarin said, reaching for her girlfriend’s hand.

"Mhm." Mevika nodded.

Aiwarin smiled, her expression hinting at a thought forming in her mind.

Then, she voiced it aloud.

"Now, I finally have someone to take over my work so we can take a long
vacation abroad together."

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❤️
sunyan

Love you today...Love you tomorrow... Love you forever.

My Maria 😍😍😍

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 12. A Dream World Begins
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❄️
Slender fingers tapped on the meeting table in a room where the curtains
were drawn open, letting in natural light. The visitor’s eyes moved back and
forth between the two women sitting across from him.

They were looking at him too, but no one had started the conversation yet.

Mevika gazed at the fresh-faced young man in front of her. He was twenty-
four, soon to be twenty-five. He was Aiwarin’s younger brother, and just
from looking at him, she could say that they really looked like siblings.

If she had met them somewhere else by chance, she would have thought
they were brother and sister for sure.

They resembled each other so much—the only difference was that the
younger brother was a handsome man, while the older sister was an
incredibly beautiful woman.

It made Mevika wonder how this family ended up with such good-looking
children.

“What do you want to talk about, Ai?”

Apivit, Aiwarin’s younger brother, asked, breaking the silence in the small
meeting room at the Orianna First office building.

“Let’s get started,”

Aiwarin said, glancing at Mevika beside her before turning back to Apivit.

“Ohm, you’re back for good now, right?”

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“Yes,”

He replied with a bright smile.

“I brought my master’s degree home, all done, so Dad, Mom, and you don’t
have to fly over to congratulate me. You can celebrate with me right here.”

He spread his arms playfully, making Mevika smile at his enthusiasm.

“Great. We’ll throw a celebration later. You can invite your friends too.”

“Sure.”

“Now that you’re back, you’ll be helping out with Dad’s business. He asked
me to assign you some responsibilities. Let’s go over them together. Right
now, I have to oversee Greater Duty-Free. It’s set to open in the middle of
next year. We’ve already made deals with various brand stores, and we’ve
put together a coordination team between Orianna and Superior. The system
is starting to fall into place. We’ve also been hiring new staff, and the
Greater office is fully set up. With a team in place, work is getting more
organized. Now, we’re just waiting for the duty-free store to be completed.
At the beginning of next year…”

"....."

“They’ve already started the interior design. If you have any ideas or want
to help, feel free to share. But for now, your main responsibility will be
managing Orianna. I’ll put you in charge of handling the hotel rooms in
Bangkok. The services and the bar are still under supervision, and for
locations outside the city, we’ll have to work together. Dad will handle
expansion and new locations, and you’ll be managing the hotel rooms as
well.”

“Sounds good. I’m ready to work and help you and Dad—oh, and Mom
too.”

Even though their mother was mainly a homemaker, she took care of
important paperwork for their father and the family. It was a crucial role,

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though mostly within the household.

“Great. By the way, did you bring your girlfriend back with you? I haven’t
met her yet.”

“She’ll be flying back later. She wanted to stay behind for her family and
graduation ceremony first. I came back ahead of her, but she understands.
We already celebrated with friends.”

“That’s good. You two seem to understand each other well. No problems
there. Looks like you’ll be the heir who makes Dad happy.”

“You mean you’re really not going to take over the business?”

Apivit frowned. He still wanted his sister to inherit it.

“It’s whatever makes Dad comfortable. But he definitely wants someone to

continue what he built. Since you’ll be handling most of it, I’ll just take on
what Dad wants to give me.”

“Dad said he’d split it with you. He told me over the phone. We have so
many hotels and a big house. There’s more than enough to share.”

“Yeah, I know. In the end, Dad isn’t unreasonable. He understands more

now.”

Aiwarin smiled and glanced at Mevika, who understood that this was a
small obstacle they had overcome—one that allowed them to be together.

“Congratulations, P'Maple”

Apivit said, then turned to Mevika with a grin.

“I only got to briefly introduce myself to you at the airport, and then I
talked my sister’s ear off in the car. We haven’t really had a proper
conversation yet. Nice to officially meet you, and welcome to the family!
Mom told me you’re really attached to my sister.”

"Oh? Are you teasing me?"

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Aiwarin put her hands on her hips.

"Why not? I’m just happy to finally meet P’Maple."

Apivit grinned.

"I’ve heard about you so much from Dad, Mom, and my sister over the
phone. And I’ve even seen your pictures on P’Ai’s Instagram. At first, I
wondered how you two ended up together. But hey, that’s your business. I
just know you met through an auction—even as competitors—but somehow
built a relationship. That’s pretty amazing. I guess we’ll be seeing each
other more from now on. Please take care of me."

"Of course! I’ll be counting on you too,"

Mevika replied with a warm smile.

"And I’ll be counting on you as well!"

Aiwarin chimed in playfully.

"I’m going to hand some work over to my little brother because I want to
take my girlfriend on a trip abroad. I’ll be gone for ten days. You have
about a month to get familiar with everything before I leave—I’ve already
planned the trip and am about to book everything."

"Whoa, a romantic trip abroad? Sounds nice! No problem at all, leave it to

me. I’ll take care of things so you two can have a perfect vacation."

"That’s what I like to hear!"

Aiwarin beamed.

"In that case, take a couple of days off to rest first, then we’ll get started."

"No need. I’ll just take one more day off tomorrow, and then I’m ready to
work."

"Oh? Alright then! That’s my capable little brother!"

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Aiwarin clapped her hands once.

"Let’s start work the day after tomorrow!"

"So beautiful."

The words slipped out as the two women strolled along the sidewalk,
surrounded by dazzling Christmas lights. The streets, buildings, and
storefronts were all decorated, glowing in the festive spirit.

Even the houses along the way were adorned with sparkling lights. The
crisp winter air carried a warmth that filled the heart, making this moment
feel even more magical—something they wanted to soak in for as long as
possible.

By the time Aiwarin and Mevika finally set off on their trip, it was already
December. Christmas season had arrived.

They had traveled on December 17th and would be staying for ten days, all
the way until Christmas. Their return flight to Thailand was scheduled for
December 27th.

They would be back in time to count down to the New Year with both of
their families—the first time they had agreed to celebrate together with a
joint party.

By now, their families had grown very close, which was great for their
relationship. It also made things easier for their plans to move in together.

And if they ever decided to think about marriage in the future, no one
would oppose it.

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But there was no rush to bring up that topic yet—they had only been dating
for four months. It would be too soon.

"It's so beautiful. A part of me wishes we could stay here longer. But at the
same time, just being wherever you are makes me happy. As long as I’m
with you, anywhere is perfect."

Aiwarin said.

"I feel the same."

Mevika smiled before spotting a massive Christmas tree nearby. Her eyes lit
up with excitement.

"Wow! That tree is huge! Let’s go take a picture!"

She grabbed Aiwarin’s hand and pulled her across the street to where the
giant Christmas tree stood, decorated so beautifully that they had to tilt their
heads back to take it all in.

"You really love Christmas, huh?"

"I love it so much. And I just realized that Christmas with a partner is way
better than Christmas when you're single."

"I just realized that too."

Aiwarin squeezed her girlfriend’s hand, looking into her eyes with a soft
smile.

"It’s really amazing."

"So, you love Christmas too?"

"Of course! I love it a lot. This is my first Christmas with a real date, and it
feels more special than any other Christmas I’ve had."

As they talked, Christmas music began playing softly from the nearby
stores, making the festive atmosphere even more magical.

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Mevika smiled happily, squeezing Aiwarin’s hand in return before looking
up at the massive Christmas tree once more.

"I wonder if one day we could make the Christmas tree at Greater as big as
this one."

"Aren’t we the ones who get to decide that?"

"You too."

"No one would oppose it. Every place has a Christmas tree. We welcome
international customers from Christmas-celebrating countries, and even
people of different religions love this holiday. Everyone enjoys Christmas
and loves taking pictures with the tree."

"So, should we start next year? The first Christmas at Greater?"

"Absolutely! Let’s do it. What kind of Christmas tree should we have? And
maybe we can change the decorations every year."

"Just thinking about it is exciting."

"Right?"

Aiwarin looked up at the giant Christmas tree again before pulling Mevika
in for a selfie. Then, they asked a nearby tourist to take a picture for them.

After that, they wandered toward one of London’s beautiful bridges to

admire the twinkling lights reflecting on the river. The air was a little colder
than usual, but holding hands kept them warm.

Then, Mevika, ever thoughtful, took Aiwarin’s hand and slipped it into the
pocket of her coat. Aiwarin turned to look at her and smiled sweetly as they
stood still on the bridge.

"Kiss me." Mevika said suddenly.

"Hmm?"

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Aiwarin was caught off guard and laughed.

"What did you say?"

"I said, kiss me. Right here. The view is perfect."

"Oh, you want a kiss with a beautiful view, huh? Sure, I can do that."

Aiwarin let go of Mevika’s hand just for a moment, placing them on her
girlfriend’s shoulders instead, gently turning her to face her.

Their eyes met, filled with warmth and affection. With a teasing smile,
Aiwarin leaned in and pressed a soft, loving kiss to Mevika’s lips.

The chilly air, the gentle breeze, and the magic of the moment made
everything feel even more special. Their kiss was warm and lingering, a
contrast to the cold night. It felt too good to stop, so they kissed again,
slowly, deeply, savoring the feeling.

Just as they pulled back slightly, fireworks suddenly lit up the sky, bursting
into dazzling colors. It wasn’t the first display of the night—after all, it was
Christmas Eve—but it still felt like the perfect timing.

As midnight approached, marking the beginning of Christmas Day, people

gathered to celebrate. And for Aiwarin and Mevika, this was also a
celebration of their love—their four-month anniversary.

Applause echoed through the grand, spacious hall of a newly opened, state-
of-the-art building. The moment the ceremonial ribbon was cut, the crowd
erupted in cheers.

The honor of officiating the event belonged to the newly elected Prime
Minister—a leader widely respected for winning with transparency and
earning the people's trust.

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It was a privilege for everyone to witness this figure preside over the
inauguration of Greater Duty-Free.

The red ribbon fell away, clearing the entrance for the two women who now
stood at the forefront of this milestone.

Aiwarin and Mevika, the CEOs of two renowned corporations, had won the
bid to co-manage this high-profile duty-free establishment.

Their partnership was set for seven years, after which the contract would be
up for renewal. If Orianna and Superior successfully ran the business, they
had a strong chance of being considered again.

However, the next bidding process might shift toward a Concession by

Category model, allowing specialized companies to manage specific
product sections.

As they stepped onto the red carpet, they were met with warm
congratulations from esteemed guests, applause surrounding them like
waves. They walked forward with confidence, stopping at the center of the
grand hall.

Looking up, they could see multiple floors lined with high-end stores, all
opening their doors for the first time today.

Their hearts beat in unison—this was the moment they had worked toward
for nearly a year. The Greater Duty-Free had been completed ahead of
schedule, built to the highest standards, and turned out even more
breathtaking than they had imagined.

Pride and joy swelled within them. They gazed around the space, taking in
the grandeur—the sleek glass elevator in the center, ready to transport
customers to each luxurious level of the shopping haven.

Then, their eyes met.

And in that moment, Aiwarin saw the tears welling up in Mevika’s eyes—
tears of happiness, of accomplishment.

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They had poured their hearts into this project, worked tirelessly with their
teams to bring this vision to life. And now, standing here together, they
knew it had all been worth it.

They had a short moment to congratulate each other, then Mevika spoke up.

"The dream world we created has begun."

"Mm."

Aiwarin smiled and added to the sentence to make it even more complete.

"A new dream world is ready for everyone to experience."

End of the special volume

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Maple & Ai Together

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Translate by: SUNYAN
01 March 2024

the love story in this book so beautiful...i am sure the series will as good as
this book...

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