“So, Jon, cheers! How have you enjoyed your new temporary employment? I must say that I thought you did a fine job of pretending not to know me. I was worried that you would give yourself away.”
“I enjoyed the work and the change, Khun Lek. It’s different to farming, isn’t it? Concrete and rice, it’s different. Nice bunch of blokes too… not the same as my mates here, but very nice and friendly.”
“I’m glad that it hasn’t been too boring a job for you then. Do you think you can stick it a couple more weeks? We may not be through there yet.”
“Yes, Khun Lek, I can stick it, if you want me to. I like it in Baan Suwan and I love living with your aunty, Ayr. They treat me as part of the family… more like a son.”
“Thanks, Jon, I’ll tell aunty you said that. She’ll be very pleased.”
“Jon, loo
