The next morning, Achara joined Nil and Kao for breakfast. Suddenly, Kao asked, "Achara, where is Than? I haven't seen him in days."
Achara smiled, "Brother, he's just busy with his new project."
Kao nodded in understanding. "And you should pay more attention to your studies. Your teacher called and mentioned you've missed five of her classes."
Nil glanced at her with concern. Achara replied, "I went to see Mom..."
A heavy silence settled over the table. Trying to lighten the mood, she added, "Brother, Miss Pha has a crush on you. She's always finding excuses to talk to you."
Nil looked at Kao sharply. "Stranger, is this true?"
Kao, looking puzzled, replied, "What are you thinking, Nil? If she has a crush on me, what can I do? I only talk to her for Achara's sake."
Jealousy flared in Nil's eyes. "From now on, I'll talk to her."