Tomorrow is August 12th, the mother's day(In Thailand)
The school is diligently preparing for this event.
"What do they usually do on Mother's Day?"
Boom asked, while eating spicy mango salad at the nurse office backyard.
"This is a question?" Chompoo speaks sarcastically.
"This motherfucker didn't care a single shit. Don't blame him"
"Ok ok, They usually ... Uh…."
"You're just insulting me and you don't even know what they do? I'Poo you bastard"
"Fuck you, I'm sorry, ok?"
"Treat me a meal and I might consider"
"You fucking son of a bitch…"
Before everything escalates any further. Tar brought out 2 bottles of sugar cane juice and handed it to Boom.
Boom gladly received it. Make the situation calmed again.
"To be honest, I don't know what they do in mother day, either"
"You too, Lifa?" Chompoo sighed.
'This shit is funny' Tar laughed before explaining everything.
First of all is to go to the sports stadium, listen to some announcements, enter the auditorium, perform the ceremony as specified by the school and done.
All of this will be done by the afternoon.
" "That's it?" " Boom and Lifa said in unison.
"To be honest, I don't know, either. I just remember from what they has told me"
Tar himself admitted that he didn't care much about it either.
Because they thought that it's an event that allows them to not study in class they don't like.
Which is the science class and the buddhism class.
"Good, cuz I didn't do my science homework yet"
"No one did, you idiot"
"Well duh, What the fuck even is that homework? 30+ page essay and all need to be done by tomorrow, fuck it"
There's always one teacher who loves to give their student a lot of homework that normally needs a week to finish, but they want it done in a day instead. That's a science teacher of 4/7 for you.
It made a lot of students hate them so much. Even top notch students are trying to avoid their faces.
"So…."
"What's up?"
Lifa mumbled and Boom responded back.
"I already finished it"
" " "What!?" " " The 3 of them said in unison.
A 30+ page essay is done in one night. No one would do that if they're not fidgety.
And the content that needs to be done is a lot too.
"Can I have a look?"
"Sure"
She brought it out and handed it to Boom.
All of the cover, the illustration, the list of the contents, the introduction and even the bibliography. Plus the decorations are stupidly good. It can be said that this essay is perfect.
"You seriously do all of this in one night?"
"Yeah, I did it all by myself"
The face may be smiling while she speaks, but when he looks at Lifa's eyes, it is clearly dark, even if it's only slightly.
Lifa probably stayed up too late to work on this essay, Although Boom didn't know her bedtime but he is certain that she probably slept less than 6 hours.
"I think I'm going to submit it after school"
"I could just copy this whole thing and change the name, to be honest"
"Boom, you son of a bitch"
Tar ends with a scolding Boom before everyone returns to their class.
14:30 pm. Is when the school is over.
Each student went their own way to either do an activity or go home.
"You seriously thought about this?"
"Yeah, I worked hard for this"
At the science building, Lifa asked Boom to come submit her work with her.
To be honest, when she called him, all of the classmates suddenly turned to look at him. Boom has no choice other than to come with her.
"I shouldn't have come here…"
"Don't worry, It just a little complain"
After successfully submitting her work. Boom kept complaining because as soon as he entered the teacher room, Boom immediately got complained about not submitting homework.
What's the big deal? It's just work from the beginning of the semester…Boom mumbled.
"Oh yeah, I won't come to school tomorrow"
"What? Why?"
"Well, they don't force you or me to, aren't they?"
"You don't want an extra score?"
"Nah, I have to take my mom on a trip with me"
Due to tomorrow being mother's day, various tourist attractions have held events in order to celebrate.
The school is well aware of this, therefore they do not force the student to attend the school event because the school is not that serious about this and they want all the students to spend their time with family more.
"I see, Have fun, then"
"What about you? Will you attend the event?"
"Yeah, I have to come, My parent are usually busy anyway"
Lifa said with a cold face. From what he guessed, Lifa must have some kind of family problem because whenever someone mentions family, she always makes this kind of facial expression.
Boom didn't want to dig any further, so he double tapped her shoulder and said 'Just don't think about it too much'.
"Should we leave now? I'Lifa?"
"Kay"
"So, we're going to the Nongnooch garden?"
While eating dinner, Boom spoke while looking at the location information on the flyer.
"Yeah, Why?" Beam asked.
"Just curious, I'll go fill up the gas tank"
"How much is left in the tank?"
"Half"
"…You forgot to fill up, didn't you?" Tak asked.
Been planning since morning but completely forgot about the gas.
So after finishing eating, Boom will go fill up the tank so they won't have to do it tomorrow. Due to Chai(Boom and Beam's father)was running an errand with Boom's bike. Causing him to go instead.
"Why don't he use a car~ It just right around the corner"
Because it's right around the corner, That's why he doesn't use a car.
Boom went outside and started the black SUV car to prepare to go to the gas station. If anyone wonders how he can know to drive a car. That's because chai was the one who taught him since middle school and this is the second time he's driven on the main road.
The first time was 2 years ago when he almost overshooted a curve.
Put down a phone at the front and turn on that sick nightcore song!
"Wha?"
Less than a 20 meters drive. Boom saw Lifa standing and talking on a phone with a shaking expression.
"Hey," Boom said.
"? Boom? Where're you going?"
"Fill up a gas tank, What about you?"
"Nothing, Just my mother called me"
Finished saying, Lifa's face became more gloomy and tears appeared in her eyes. Boom thought 'I should not have asked…'.
"You want to…hang out with your mom?"
"…Yes, my parents are always busy. I assume it's normal for a one of the country richest person though"
Hahaha, Lifa laugh awkwardly.
He wants to help but doesn't know how, so he said he bought her some gifts.
"Wait…" suddenly Lifa called him.
"Can I go with you?"
"Wait wait wait, You can't just ask to get into the car of a guy you've only known for a few months, y'know?"
"Why? You're gonna do something to me?"
"Uh no…"
"Even if you do, You know what will happen, don't you?"
You don't have to tell.
If there's news that the daughter of Mr.Dome was mistreated by one of the classmates. His life would be over.
Boom agreed to let her come with him, eventually.
"So, I want to tell you something"
"What? The thing you didn't tell me at the restaurant?"
"Yeah"
"Why though?, This is the type of thing should be told to someone you really trust"
"I trust you"
Boom shocked by her words but he narrowed his eyes and said 'Go ahead and tell me'
The story goes that Lifa was born into the family of a famous magnate who was well known throughout the country.
It is easy to say that she is perfect in almost every way, whether it be her looks, assets, abilities and environment she grew up with.
Got to eat, sleep and play in such a luxurious mansion. Plus, she gets to study in a top 30 school in the world. Her parents also expect her to be a successor of the business.
Her daily life is all about study, study and study, hardly anything else. Not even on holidays.
It can be said that the expectations of parents and those around them are very high.
It was so high that it's considered impossible for a person under 10 years old at the time.
The stress and pressure from people around her caused Lifa to have a mental breakdown since she was a kid. This is not what children should experience at all.
When Lifa turned 12. She can't handle the pressure anymore, causing her to cry and run away from her home and go alone in a lonely alley.
She stayed there for several hours, with no one there to help soothe her but there was one thing that saved her life.
It's Nelly.
Nelly used to be a stray kitten who happened to walk up to Lifa.
She came to play with Lifa as if she thought Lifa was her mother. It makes Lifa regain her consciousness again.
Lifa walked back home with Nelly in her arms.
She hoped to receive some help from her parents after returning home.
Little do she know, but this will be the beginning of the nightmare.
"Where have you been?" Dome said with a cold voice.
"…..I'm sorry"
"I don't want an apology, I want to know where you've been?"
"I…ran away"
Lifa stammered while lowering her head. She hopes her parents will forgive for her actions and understand her current mental state.
"It is a waste of time, you know?"
"Yes, mother?"
"It's wasting your study time, you know?"
The word from her mother's mouth shocked Lifa.
They did not care at all whether she was alright or not. They only care about her study time.
"Also, where did that cat come from?"
'meow' Nelly mellow before hiding behind Lifa.
"I- I saw it dying so-"
"I don't care, Just throw it away and go back to your study"
Dome said in a cold voice and walked away with her mother.
Lifa collapsed on the floor and every maid immediately rushed to help her.
"Since then, I've tried to avoid my parents. After all, they don't care about me"
After refueling. Boom stopped at a convenience store and listened to her stories.
Although it's not so sad to the point of crying. But Boom listened intently and comforted her from time to time.
"So, you decided to mov here?"
"Correct, It's really far from her"
"1 question though, Back there, Why did Nelly ran away from home?"
"Oh…My father came to visit that day"
Many months ago, Back when Lifa was arranging her house. Dome came to pay a visit.
"Hi, Lifa"
"…Hi"
The first word to his daughter is quite cold.
"Are you doing good?"
"Y Yes, Not too difficult —
"I mean your grade. You doing good about it?"
".....Yes"
"Is that so? I'll leave then. Staying here is a waste of time"
As Dome turned around, Nelly walked in.
"You still keep this stray cat?"
"S She's not a stray cat!"
'Watch your tone' Dome turned around with a sharp look, causing Lifa to collapse.
"Hey you, Come with me"
'Meow?'
Dome picked Nelly up with no mercy. Lifa tried to stop him. The maid was also there to help.
"Please, Father!"
"Just throw this damn thing away!"
'MEOW!!!'
They argued for a while, Dome's hand accidently flickered and Hit Nelly. Causing her to be scared and run away.
"Nelly!"
Lifa rushed to the car and told the driver who's still washing the car to immediately follow along.
As for Dome, he just sighed and walked to his own car and left.
"That idiot really did that, huh?"
"You call my father 'idiot?'"
"He's being an idiot. Forcing his own daughter to just study like that and almost spend no time with you"
"You're kinda right…"
Lida says with a slightly better face. Seems like Boom's half-hearted words while driving have improved her mood somewhat.
Boom wants her to forget all her sorrows. Because her face when she is sad is like just knowing someone died.
"I'Li"
"?"
"Yes, you"
"Don't make up my own nickname…"
"Screw it, You don't have to go to school tomorrow"
Huh? Lifa stunned.
"Why?"
"You come with us, ok?"
"Huh? For real?"
"Of course, I'Beam and my mom really wants you to join so bad"
"….You sure you don't just want to comfort me?"
"Nah, just annoyed I'Beam, that's all"
"Ho ho, Well then, I'll go with you"
She laughed mischievously, Boom mumbled 'Fucking annoying…'