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Mind set

Dear you... who is loved

Though it's currently a rainy season, our country is above the Equator, so it's still as hot as hell. Please don't let our country's climate frustrate you. Please smile a lot, good girl.

Apple

This is the first day of training for Tem. It's also the first day we use our newly opened office for a shoot. We even have team-matching t-shirts with our website name screened on them for all five employees.

I mean, six... if we also count Tem, the intern.

The product we received for the review is a waterproof speaker from a famous brand. Aontakarn reads about the product details in the script. My job is just to look at the monitor because my real job is editing.

"Don't you think it's a bit too dark, sis?"

Tem is looking at the monitor as well. He whispered his opinion to me. I nod to agree. But it's not at all a problem.

"We can fix it with Premier Pro. It's okay. Moreover, our clips have to look not too professional so the viewers feel that we're relatable. It's like make-up tips from beauty bloggers."

"But we have a professional announcer."

"That's why it's more interesting. The clip is simplistic. The script is easy to follow. But the announcer is someone who's regularly on TV. Have you seen that clip of Dome using hair wax to style his hair? He just set up a camera and shot, but the view exploded. That's because it's relatable."

"Wow... you're so cool, sis."

"It's basic knowledge." I straighten up a bit and start to brag. I know that I love compliments, but I can't help myself. There are not many things that I'm proud of in life.

"You're this cool; how is it possible that you don't have a lover?"

"Maybe I already have one."

"If you already have a lover, you wouldn't use the word maybe... Ouch!" Puth hits Tem in the head while he is playfully flirting with me. We are deep into our conversation, so we didn't notice that Puth, the brother who's very possessive of his sister, is standing behind us. "You have to smack me in the head? What if I become stupid?"

"That's your problem. You're here to work, not chat. If you don't intend to work, leave now."

"You're so strict." Tem laughs a little, knowingly. "You're so possessive of your sister. Chris is not that beautiful, you know?"

Hey, jerk...

I bare my teeth frustratingly. But Tem just laughs it off playfully.

"Ha. I was just kidding. Geez... you're so cute, sis. This company is great. Both female partners are rare gems."

"Why don't you go flirt with the other gem over that?" I point my head in Aontakarn's direction, but the handsome man shakes his head.

"Nah. She seems too precious and out of reach. If I'm to approach someone, it means I think that she's not too hard to approach and not so beautiful that I have to be afraid that others will approach her all the time. So... you're the one. Ouch! You smack my head again."

Puth hears everything. He can't help but smack Tem in the head again. It makes me laugh out loud before I turn to look at the monitor. I see Aontakarn staring at me with flames in her eyes.

"Oh... we are no longer shooting?"

"We finished the review a while ago." Jeth, the announcer who focuses on the technical side, says this and laughs. "Tem is creating chaos from the first day, huh? Behave. This is a workplace, not a university."

Even Jeth is joking around with Tem as if they've known each other forever. This tells us that the intern is very friendly. However, the lively atmosphere is short-lived when the most professional person in the room makes a flat announcement.

"How much longer will everyone fool around? Aren't we here to work?"

Aontakarn's voice is not at all stern. It's actually flat. Yet it makes everyone go quiet and act professionally, as if everyone respects her a lot.

"I'm sorry." Puth hurriedly apologizes, but there is no feedback from Aontakarn. It makes the mood ten times bleaker.

"It's all my fault." Tem gets up and bends his head down 90 degrees, like an obedient worker. "I was joking around with them. If someone is to blame, it's me."

All eyes are now on Aontakarn. Everyone anxiously waits to see her reaction. The petite woman says nothing. She just nods.

"I'll accept your apology. We are all grownups... We should be more professional when we work."

Aontakarn side-glances me before she walks out of the studio. It's as if she's saying that I'll be punished for this later on. And as soon as the sweet-faced lady walks out, everyone sighs with relief and shakes their heads.

"You guys are too playful." Jeth says this to us all and shakes his head. "Though Karn is very sweet, she's totally different when it comes to work. This is our first day working at our office, and you guys ruined the mood. Geez."

After he finishes speaking, the chubby guy crumples the paper in his hand and throws it at Tem, the one who got us all in trouble. The new intern laughs dryly, like he's admitting to his guilt. He looks at the backs of those who walk away. Now, there are only him and myself left. We're checking the videos on the camera.

"I feel like Miss Aontakam dislikes me."

"Why do you think that?" I glance at him, surprised. Because Aontakarn can be sulky, but she doesn't act silly towards everyone.

"She never smiles at me. She also never welcomed me to the team. That's why... I don't approach her. Her wall is too high."

"It's good that you know your worth."

"That's why I'm approaching you. You're cute and approachable. I like it."

"And have you asked me whether I like you?" I smile from the corner of my mouth and shake my head. "Stop fooling around. They will scold you again."

"They are taking me out to drink so we can bond. Please come with us."

"Drink to break the ice? It's more like an excuse to drink..." I sneak a peek through the studio's glass wall. Aontakarn is still in the office. She seems to be looking straight at us. Because I just got a cold stare from her, I quickly looked away and continued my conversation with Tem. I can't fight her gaze. "If it's drinking so the team can bond, Karn would be there too?"

us."

"Yes... I will be very uncomfortable. Please join

"Can I say no if everyone is going?"

"I was just stalling."

"Huh?"

"I just want to talk to you for a bit longer."

"What a flirt."

I laugh as I shake my head before I look over to where Aontakam was standing again. However, the petite woman can't be found.

Why am I so stress... What did I do wrong?

"MY Aontakarn."

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