Chapter 163 - Because I love you (2) (1/2)
Everyone came to sit at the table when it was time to enjoy their meal and Wirata served rice to everybody. There were bowls and plates of food put on the table. The aroma was making Stefan mouth-watering.
”Wine, don't eat too salty,”
He scolded at her when seeing her pouring some soy sauce on her rice. The Thai did have ways to eat differently and lots of types of sauces that got him dizzy and Stefan still could not get his head around it.
”It isn't salty. I have made it quite plain, for mum and the president.”
Wirata explained. But Stefan still did not believe, he proved it by reaching for a spoon to scoop the food on Wirata's plate and put it in his mouth. After that, he immediately grabbed the glass of water and drank the whole lot.
”Woh! That's too spicy, Wine. You can't eat like this!”
The man who did not eat spicy food said with a loud noise. Wirata shook her head. This was just three chilies!
”Sam can eat more spicy than me.”
Wirata said. It was true that Sam liked eating very spicy food that not many westerners could not eat. The hot level was similar to the Thai standard. Wirata was lower than the standard if compared to most Thai people who loved eating chilies.
”When will Sam come?”
His father asked. Wirata noticed that Michael also liked Thai food. He ate slowly and liked vegetables stir-fried a lot as he seemed to eat it more than other menus.
”He just rang saying that he's coming for Christmas. At first, he said to come this week to join the company's party but I don't know why he changed his mind. ”
Stefan answered his father and then scooped some food and put it on Wirata's plate. Michael saw the love that his son had shown to Wirata and he sighed.
After the party had finished, he probably would send Melissa back to Boston. Because as far as Michael could see, there was no sign of Stefan being interested and paying attention to Melissa. And Michael started to feel fond of the young lady as he still remembered how she lifted her feet to kick the lowlife bravely without fear.
He also saw a great change in his son and seeing that he was very happy. Michael realized in his heart that it was what he wanted after all... To see his children happy in life. And he knew Jacqueline wanted the same as him.
Michael noticed that Jacqueline was enjoying a red curry with chicken. He then scooped some in a spoon and put it on her plate. Saw his wife lifted her face up.
”Thank you.” She said softly but still had a hint of distance.
”Your welcome. And thank you for the baby corns and mushroom.”
Michael said back. Making Jacqueline blushed a little as she did not think he would notice.
”Stefan loves them the same as you.”
She replied. Michael nodded and stayed quiet. Wirata glanced at Stefan. He just sent her a sweet smile without noticing his mother's words. Wirata smiled back to the man who looked too happy.
When they finished. Stefan spoke up.
”I will take care of the dishes. Mom and dad, you two are better off to sit in the living room. Wine will serve you some fruit and tea in there later.”
”It's my turn to do it. You can take Wirata to rest and I guess there is medicine after the meal as well.”
Jacqueline said. She knew as she used to be pregnant before, twice!
”Yes, mother. You are brilliant. So I will let you and dad catch up with each other.”
Stefan did not hesitate to take his mother's offer. So they all stood up and moved off the table.
”I won't take long. There will be fruits and pumpkin in coconut cream as dessert. I will serve it with tea for you.” Wirata confirmed.
”Don't worry, sweetheart. You go take vitamins.”
Jacqueline said to Wirata with her kind voice. Wirata kissed on her cheek and hugged her waist. Then Stefan joined them by kissing on his mother and Wirata.
”Wooh! I love my family. Dad, come and join us.”