Follow the heart to Myanmar

Chapter 8 Adventures with a young soldier

Maung Wen stopped at the last checkpoint that was about to leave Kayah State. when an explosion occurs and Burmese government soldiers fired at people trapped at the checkpoint, who got out of their cars to escape death.

“What happened?”

“Burma soldiers have invaded the checkpoint. We need to find a place to hide first,” said Maung Yun, as he drove away from the train to avoid the forest path. The girl looked at the events in front of her in panic.

“Are you okay?” James asked, seeing the girl's expression.

“Yes, I'm fine.” But she really wasn't okay with being surrounded by soldiers on both sides. Maung Wen drove to another checkpoint and found that the Burmese soldiers had already invaded the checkpoint.

“Burma soldiers,” he exclaimed in shock. They and several other cars were stopped and got out of the car, showing all the reporters' cards to the soldiers. They confiscated all their video cameras and mobile phones.

"You can't take it," cried the woman in shock. James held her elbow in a forbidden way.

“Yes, we have to bring it back to Thailand,” Chok continued.

"Do you want to die here or go back to Thailand? Silence," ordered the Burmese soldiers communicating in Thai.

“Go stand there and wait.” He stood consulting another soldier whispering nearby. After a while he continued giving orders.

“You can go.” The soldiers returned their bags and passports but did not return the camera and mobile phone. as they were about to get in the car Gunshots and explosions sounded in front of him. Karen soldiers return The Burmese soldiers nearby dropped their confiscated belongings and fled to cover to fire in retaliation. Luck hurriedly ran to grab the things and immediately ran back to the car with Mong Wen. But the young woman and James are still detained by the Burma Army.

“Brother Lin, hurry.”

“Get out of the way first, get out of the car, go!” James immediately shouted.

The Burmese soldier who held them in custody pretends to catch Mong Win's luck. The soldier aims his gun at them. James used the moment the soldier accidentally hit the ridge of his neck and locked him until he passed out. She looked at the action scene in front of her in amazement. Maung Win then drove safely out of the checkpoint. James grabbed her hand and ran away from the collision without the Burmese soldiers paying attention. Probably aiming for battle, frantically splashing bullets at the opposite side.

Ploypailin realized that she was in the protection of James, he hid her body. The Burma Army doesn't care about them anymore. James took the opportunity to hold the woman's hand and hid behind him. Slowly retreating to escape from the line of gunshots. He grabbed the girl's hand and ran along the path leading to the nearby village.

“We have to find shelter first.”

“How can we contact them? So how do we go back? We don't have a car anymore.”

“Don't worry, I'll try to get you back safely. but you must obey me Don't do anything on your own.” He held her hand and led her to the side of the road. Hoping to find a car to hitchhike to another city. But not a single car passed by. There are only abandoned houses without people. They were on foot, constantly avoiding military vehicles on both sides that were passing by. It was equally dangerous for them, either side, as they arrived at an abandoned village. The girl became tired and hungry.

“Our captain has come a long way. I'm tired and hungry I don't think there are any soldiers around here. Should we find shelter, find food and try to find a phone call for your people to come pick us up?”

“Okay.” He glanced at the languid beautiful face. He saw a*****e that was locked and locked. The owner must have evacuated. The young man looked inside before sliding his hand down to the tip of his toe, lifting the hem of his jeans, picked up the gun he carried, and shot it at the key with such precision that it burst.

“What did you do, why did you destroy his shop?”

“You tell me you're tired and hungry. how is this food we need food supplies to continue the journey We won't rest until we can find a safe place to stay,” James said. “In two miles there seems to be a village with no hotels. come in you If you want anything, go get it.” He opened the door and led him into the store. The food was still full on the shelf, the girl smiled happily. She went to put the bread in the small backpack that she carried. James picked up a can of food and drink. water in the bag He immediately ordered the woman as she stood there staring at the freezing cold in the cupboard.

“We can't find a microwave in front of us. Please choose dry food that is enough to satisfy your hunger. And please hurry, I don't want any soldiers to meet us. And you don't have to take too much. You will be tired during the long journey.” She can't take much. because the backpack is small The woman went to find a bag to carry bread and snacks. James stood waiting for Lad Lao in front. The girl followed him and started walking forward. He was a soldier trained to walk a few kilometers. He wouldn't be tired. But the girl had been walking for half an hour and her legs were already starting to weaken. until cold outside There are still military vehicles passing by periodically.

They wandered from house to house to escape sightings. Until nightfall they saw a light shining from a house. girl looking happy

“Is there an electric light on that house, can we come in?”

"no"

“Why, we might have a place to stay.”

”or the house has already been seized by either side of the military to use it as a base of operations. The big house should be comfortable enough.” James looked appreciatively. His sharp gaze saw a parked military jeep.

"Oh, my captain is tired and hungry," cried the woman angrily. He immediately turned to look at her.

“Miss, please don't make a noise. You are putting us in unnecessary danger. Let's go out of the village first. It's safer to find a place to stay at the edge of the forest," he said, looking at her and seeing the indifferent young woman refusing to move. James cried out to God for causing him to be stuck with this rebellious woman. a young man grabs her hand and hurriedly led him out of the area. before being seen by the soldiers

James led the young woman to the edge of a forest that was desolate. The darkness came quickly, which was not suitable for continuing the journey. James ordered them to rest there. The woman took out the food she had brought from the restaurant and laid it in front of them. She took bread to eat until she was hungry. He also brought her some canned tuna.

“If you make a sandwich We will sustain our hunger until the morning,” he commanded. The girl made a sandwich and delivered it to him.

“Eat well, Captain,” said the woman, sarcastically speaking. He looked at the young man who took it and chewed it into his mouth as if it was full of deliciousness.

“Where are we now, do you know?”

“I'm not sure. We will have to find the villagers that are left in this area and try to inquire. Tomorrow we will try to explore. There should be a temple in this area. or ancient sites It will be safe for us to go in and hide.”

“I hope Luck and Mong Yun escape safely.”

“I had to find a way to get in touch with Scott. He will come to pick us up. On the way back from sending François."

“So you didn't even bring a cell phone or a radio? I think your army should have a lot of high-tech equipment.”

“There is no internet or satellite signal here, we can't connect. High technology can't be applied to underdeveloped villages. We need to find a phone to contact my people, are you okay?”

"I'm fine, I'm a little scared," the woman confessed. He casually smiled.

“Are you afraid too? I've seen you go everywhere, I don't know what's forbidden, I never listened.” He looked at her hard and saw that his beautiful face began to droop again.

"It's my job, so I'm afraid I have to do it."

“You're not a Hollywood movie star, and I'm not a hero. Please worry about our welfare before you think about what to do while we're here. I know you don't like being stuck with me right now. I don't like it either,” he confesses.

“Sorry for putting you at risk. And it is always difficult to help me,” said the woman, both angry and disappointed. staring at him young man looking back

“It's my duty to take care of you. You don't have to worry about it. Let's go to sleep, because tomorrow we have to hurry up until dawn before the soldiers can find us. Tonight, we must sleep together like this. Keep your head above the floor. There are many reptiles in the forest. A young lady like you would never have done something like this.” The woman grew angry but suppressed it. ‘Why is he always picking on you?’ The young man lay down on the ground mixed with hay without problems. He put a backpack over his head and covered his face with a hat. So the girl did some, but tonight it wasn't easy to fall asleep. She felt the red ants swarming around. He just had to be patient and lie down so that he wouldn't be cynical again.