Kong gnawed his lips as he sat carefully over the cemented bench and looked ahead. The weather was warm and pleasant... And when he woke up from a very uncomfortable nap... He was already wearing a loose, nude pink trouser with white woolen turtleneck. His babies were ready in matching blue woolen dungarees and white sweater. Wearing woolen caps on their head with sneakers.

And Arthit was in black cargo pants with a loose black cross knitted cashmere sweater and black boots. Eyes covered with the black rimmed glasses and hairs brushed from the side. Kong's heart skipped on beats looking at the handsome face of his husband. He wore casual after so long... He looked so hot that Kong had gulped down lumps and blushed from head to toe... Also knowing the fact that even though it was uncomfortable, he took a nap so deep that he didn't even feel his husband changing him.

It felt so shy and giddy to think that Kong calls this man his husband.

Who put slip ons on his feet and even carried him to the car. Prepared a whole set of lunch when Kong and their kids were sleeping. Drove them to the beautiful valley of Shellac. Shellac has many beautiful spots... But this one gives a view to a waterfall. It even has a small amusement park.

Kong watched as Arthit set the bedsheet under a huge tree and arranged their lunch basket over. Adam and Danny running in circles around the tree along with their pups... And two huge men who were making sure they didn't fall. While Orion was just beside the bench he was sitting on... Keeping an eye around.

Kong blinked and looked ahead in a daze finding Arthit walking his way. He squirmed with a blush, still very much intimidated by Arthit's presence. And he dropped his gaze, wrapping his arms around Arthit's neck when Arthit scooped him up. Walking towards the bedsheet...

He looked at the bright, open sky ... So beautiful and blue with cotton clouds hued golden with the soft sunshine. He nudged his face against Arthit's neck and kept staring at the humongous display of colours as Arthit carried him... Like brightness that gave hope of something beautiful... Something to fight for...

They didn't speak a word, as Arthit set them down over the bedcover. Leaning back against the tree on their back. With Kong resting his back against Arthit's chest, his legs folded beneath his hips. Sitting between Arthit's parted legs, with one leg folded. Arthit holding possessively around his body. His arms folded and in Arthit's hold. As they both watched quietly at their children playing with the cubs.

Kong kept gulping down lumps, with each sound of his kids laughter and their happy faces... Feeling dread grip him with the thoughts of possibilities. Of things that could've happened... Their world would've shattered in an instant...

Kong never asked... But he knows that Arthit knows something... That makes him so edgy... Makes him so paranoid. Arthit knows what Kong doesn't... And Kong doesn't want to know... Because his deepest primitive instinct was scared to know the truth... Like it knew that the truth would be catastrophic...

Kong turned his face against Arthit's chest, curling himself against Arthit's safe embrace. Feeling home like always..  and he couldn't help the silent sobs that left his mouth... Arthit didn't stop him... Just held him tighter...

While Kong's overwhelming emotions of gratefulness, luck and happiness consumed him. But also a fear gripped him...

That night when the bullet hurt him... He realised how inevitable death is... How sudden and impetuous... How it can touch you anytime it wants and ruin your whole life...

"P'Arthit..." Kong sniffed and parted, looking up at his husband.

Who looked down with a blank face, but Kong knew he was listening. His hazel eyes... The depths where Kong lives every moment of his life... Making him erratic and sorrowful at the same time...

Kong cupped Arthit's face, with trembling lips. And Arthit kept holding around his waist, dabbing his thumbs and silently encouraging him to continue.

"You are the most beautiful thing that could've ever happened to me..." Kong whispered, tilting his head... His warm, love filled eyes meeting with his husband's passionate ones. "You make me so happy..."

Arthit didn't reply... He kept looking back in those beautiful charcoal eyes. Keeping Kong close.

"But I realised something in the last few weeks." Kong murmured, dabbing his thumbs over Arthit's cheeks. "I realised... That fate and life are very week threads... They can snap apart anytime they wish to..."

Arthit didn't reply... And Kong so desperately wanted to hide Arthit somewhere with his children... Somewhere no one can reach them... Some place where time stands still, where hopes are never broken... Where there is no pain... Where they will forever live with smiles.

The thought making Kong cry more... Because he can never find a place like this... Even if he bargains his life for it...

He can only live in the illusions that they fought so much to make in the lives that they were living... But he knows... Their dreams can be broken anyplace, anytime... And if it does...

His Arthit will be lost... Lost to be never found.

They always see Arthit as their pillar. But no one talks about how Arthit will be a lost cause without Kong. And their kids. And Kong didn't even hesitate because he can trade his life for the truth that Arthit loves them... Like no one can ever love anyone... And that love is both Arthit's redemption and penance...

And Kong didn't want his beautiful Arthit... To be lost...

"I realised... How everything can shatter in just a matter of time..." Kong whispered, with trembling lips. His glazy eyes lost in the hazel ones. "That life and death walks hand in hand... And it can touch you as it pleases."

Arthit clenched his jaws, narrowing his gaze. and Kong held his face tighter to not let him look away. Because he knows Arthit will.

"So promise me..." Kong mouthed. "If anything ever happens to me... You will hold our children and give them everything that you ever gave me..."

Arthit closed his eyes with gritting teeth, holding Kong tight. And Kong can feel the sadness that gripped them both at that moment.

"I know you are fighting to keep us safe... But sometimes fate is cruel..." Kong sobbed. "So if it ever plays it's game with us... Bhow promise me... You will walk ahead with our little peas and never drown yourself in darkness..."

Kong cried when Arthit pushed away without any word and started getting away from there... Kong was fast enough to hug him from behind. Pasting himself closer to Arthit's back. While Arthit stood blankly with tensed muscles and ragged breaths.

"Promise me you will be what my husband is... And not the lost child that you were once... That you will give the world to our peas..." Kong whispered, clawing Arthit's belly to hug him tight.

"That you will be happy with the memories we got to spend together... And not be sad with the ones that we can fail to make..."

"That you will cherish our laughter, our life and shower them over our children and make them the best of humans." Kong continued in a broken voice. "That you will be their forever superhero and make them a fighter just like yourself... Teach them how to love and live for it... Like their daddy did..."

Arthit wanted to scream and punch... Because finally Kong was talking and showing his locked up fears. And the thought that Kong was so okay with dying and leaving Arthit and their kids back was devastating... And Arthit wasn't in a position to understand what he could do.

"You will do that? Won't you Bhow?" Kong stared blankly to the side, hugging Arthit tighter. "You are our everything... You will walk ahead and live... Won't you Bhow?"

Arthit felt something tightening in his throat. And he felt choked with the way he wanted to let it out... But realising he couldn't...

"Because I know... Whatever those people want... It's related to me... Uncle Roger always says that they can't cross past you... So I know it's me... And... I don't want my family abandoned, if am not there anymore... So please?..." Kong's voice broke in the end. And he looked at the vast sky again. Holding Arthit tight.

"I am sorry I was so selfish and wanted to bind you with me so much... Always scared to lose you... When you were trying your best to make things work..." Kong mouthed, nudging his face against Arthit's back comfortably. "If I wasn't greedy... We wouldn't be here..."

Arthit tilted his head back, without a word as he stared at the skies.

"Now look where I dragged us all... I am sorry..."

A gust of wind blew past them, along with twirling leaves... Carrying something off them to the sky... Something they carried, something they feared... Something that they didn't know will be carried off. While they kept looking blankly towards the vast blue expanse.

It was almost late afternoon, with a cloudy sky and gentle wind... They were inside the amusement park and Kong couldn't keep his eyes off his husband... Just couldn't... Just the way he was from the time they came here... Like something inside him was urging him to make as many memories as he could... While Arthit entertained their kids. Taking them to rides and buying them any soft toy that they wanted. Orion and the other two guards kept close and made sure to keep their eyes around.

When they were inside an open restaurant after the kids seemed exhausted... They happened to meet Bright and Marilyn with their three year old boy. Jaden. Jaden, Adam and Danny loved each other... So finding each other in a place like that, had them squealing and jumping around. Forgetting their exhaustion.

Arthit and Bright were more than happy to keep their eyes on the kids while Kong and Marilyn sat inside the open air restaurant. Marilyn was so scared after the incident and kept tabs on the Rojnapats any chance given. So she kept talking to Kong as much as she could... To make sure they were okay... But... She stopped her blabbering at one point and looked closely at Kong...

Because she realised... Kong wasn't paying attention to her... He was just looking ahead blankly with one ghost of a smile... A longing in them as his body unconsciously moved... Following some movement. And his smile never looked so beautiful and painful at the same time.

Marilyn would've been offended, if she didn't know where Kong's eyes were fixed... She followed Kong's gaze and couldn't help but smile looking at Arthit doing a helicopter ride with Jaden in his arms. His tiny arms spread and face morphed in laughter. Then she looked at Bright, her husband was busy with Adam and Danny, buying them candies and hiding them in their pockets while they giggled.

Marilyn stared back at Kong. She will never understand their love... Or maybe she did... She just didn't know how to react to that.

She smiled holding Kong's hand over the table, holding tight. "He isn't going anywhere..."

Kong stiffened, coming to his senses. As he dropped his gaze and blushed. "You promise?"

Marilyn tensed, as she was looked back with haunting, tearful charcoal eyes. As Kong tilted his head. "You promise he won't go anywhere?"

Marilyn sighed, she didn't know if she should be making those promises. But she hugged Kong tight, caressing his back.

"I promise." She whispered, kissing Kong's cheek. "I promise you Kongpob... Arthit will never leave..."

Kong hugged Marilyn tight, closing his eyes. Feeling so much foreboding... "Marly... Can you promise me something?"

"Tell me..." Marilyn rocked their bodies, never parting away.

"I know he is tough to handle... But if he is ever left alone... Promise me... You and P'Bright will always be by his side...."

Marilyn gulped a lump as she closed her eyes and nodded. "Yes... Yes we will... I promise..."

"Okay..." Kong sighed in relief. "Okay... Thank you..."

"Now will you tell me what's going on?"

Kong sniffed and parted... Marilyn is his friend and he needed someone to talk... So he told her everything... Till the part how they didn't even spend a single intimate moment after that night.

Marilyn dabbed Kong's shoulder lovingly, feeling sad that they have to go through so much... And she for a fact knows that physical distance can harm them both drastically. So she came up with an idea...

"Wanna leave Ad and Dan with us? Get some private moments?"

Kong gaped and smiled at the offer. Hugging Marilyn again. "Thank you Marly... But don't worry... I will keep them close and manage..."

Marilyn nodded, caressing Kong's back. Then whispering mischievously. "Wear something lacy and see through... Always works..."

Kong blushed with a chuckle... Albeit nodding... How can Kong say that he needs to work harder for that attention... Because Arthit's self restraint is tougher than anything...

"Heyy..."

They parted hearing Bright's voice. And looked ahead. Marilyn giggled spreading her arms, as Bright flew a giggling Jaden to her arms. They shared a kiss and Bright took the chair on Marilyn's side.

Kong smiled at them and looked ahead... Adam and Danny were toddling towards him... With Arthit just behind, keeping a sharp eye at them... Kong's breaths hitched like always... Like he saw this man for the first time... And he couldn't help but get lost in those treacherous feelings...

"Kon nom nom..."

Kong blushed as his little monsters started climbing over him and had their eyes fixed on Kong's chest... Kong held them and looked at Arthit with a blush. Their eyes meeting each other again... Kong can feed them... But Arthit hates it when he gets extra attention... He normally hides them in his jacket when his kids are fussy in public... But he wasn't wearing one that day...

"Nom nom..." Adam was almost crying... Trying to drag or pull Kong's sweater. And Kong tried to calm them. Holding them close.

"Sshhh... Just a bit longer peas... Okay?"

Adam and Danny knew they won't be getting what they want right then. And that was enough to make their lips tremble and eyes pool with tears. And before Kong could panic... To soothe them... He felt a kiss on his forehead. He didn't look up... But gulped a lump and rocked their babies... Feeling warm tingles wrap around him.

"It's getting dark..." Arthit rumbled in a low raspy voice against Kong's forehead. "Let's get back okay?"

Kong blushed, gnawing his lips. Continuing to rock their kids. Nodding softly in reply. His body and feelings were exhausted. He felt tired for so many reasons... And he wanted to be home...

Arthit took away a sobbing Adam... While Kong came to his feet with an equally fussy Danny... Biting his lips to hold in his whimpers with the pain that snapped through his body with the movements. Sighing when Arthit held around his waist...

And they exchanged pleasantries with Bright and Marilyn, soon being on their way... Marilyn watched as Arthit guided them all followed by the guards... And she closed her eyes... Praying... praying deeply for them all... Before smiling and concentrating back on her own family...

The new guards were driving ahead with Arthit's old car. While Kong and his three dear boys sat on the backseat of Arthit's new much advanced SUV. Driven by Orion. The customized privacy wall shut between the backseat and driving seat. It was dark with clouds and chances of heavy rain.

Kong looked down... Seemed like his babies were really hungry. As they kept gulping down hungrily for a long time now. While Kong rested comfortably against Arthit's warm chest. His kids straddled on each of his thighs and having their food. Kong can feel Arthit looking down at them. And he blushed, gulping down lumps. It's been so long that Arthit has touched him... His everything misses his husband.

"Aahhh..." Kong cried with a jolt, feeling Danny biting over his nub. It was so hard that Kong almost sobbed.

Arthit was already over them in a snap with the sound. And Kong had to bite on his lips to hold in his cries, looking down. They were asleep, but they kept suckling. Arthit carefully parted Danny away.

"Ssshhh.." Arthit whispered, when Danny fussed. Slowly putting him over the baby seat on the opposite side.

It was so easy knowing them apart. Danny had a prominent dimple, as a gift from his daddy. And Adam's eyes were the deepest shade of hazel. Unlike Danny's lighter ones.

Kong watched, sniffing as Arthit settled Danny's sleeping form over the seat, tying the safety belt over his body. Arthit's seven seater car was modified in a way that the last seats were put in the front, facing the first part of the backseat. And the other two seats were moved back accordingly. To get more leg space and they can watch their babies in the front. Sitting comfortably.

Kong knows Arthit did everything for him... Because Adam and Danny have the habit of falling asleep during car rides and they become clingy to Kong or Arthit (especially to Kong)... For sleeping comfortably. So Arthit installed these seats for comfort and convenience.

Kong leaned back, not bothering to pull down his tshirt or brassiere. Just slumping with his bosoms open. Arthit looked over, coming back to his seat and Kong could feel his stare... He wished, he prayed that Arthit takes him in his embrace as he met the hazel eyes, visible with the little luminance coming inside from the strong headlights.

But Kong teared up, as Arthit set to fix his clothes back to its place... Kong smiled painfully to himself, as he rubbed away his tears.

"It's okay..." Kong stopped Arthit. Who stiffened and looked at him. Hands still holding the fabrics. "I can do it..."

Kong sat straight and looked away, biting his trembling lips as he fixed his clothes in place. Remembering the times when Arthit showed him the modified car that came with Orion and he was a shy, scared mess with his husband having sex with him right over this seat. While the car was driven around.

It wasn't about the sex... Kong just missed Arthit... Who seemed so calculative and on edge these days... He just wanted to comfort his husband... Just comfort him to take a breather...

He knows this trip and Arthit's sudden behavioural change was to comfort Kong... But it didn't... He knows Arthit is still at the place where he was one month back... And Kong just felt glad that he wasn't drinking and was actually sharply focussed on his surroundings.

Kong leaned back, hugging himself as he kept looking out of the opposite window. He wondered where his touchy husband went... He got a glimpse in the morning... But that Arthit wasn't around anymore...

Kong's reverie broke when his waist was grabbed and he was pulled closer. He looked sideways and moaned, clawing Arthit's chest as Arthit came over... Kissing him so deep that Kong shuddered going blank for a moment. Melting in Arthit's arms every passing second... Until he couldn't think straight anymore...

He was blank when Arthit parted and he met Arthit's stare in a daze. Gasping when Arthit pecked his teary eyes.

"I am here Wild Flowers..." Arthit whispered kissing Kong's lips. "Okay?"

Kong dropped his gaze with trembling lips, as he curled sideways against Arthit's chest and Arthit leaned back holding him tight. Kong sniffed and kept quiet... Knowing Arthit was really around.

Crouching small when he realised, that they entered the woods. No matter how guarded it still gave Kong chills... The memories are still fresh in his head. The petition for getting another safer road to connect to Shellac still has to be signed... So the woods are mandatory...

Kong's restless heaves of breaths calmed a bit when Arthit held him tighter, nudging his face over Kong's head. And closing Kong's eyes putting a hand over it...

"You are safe... I promise... Nothing can reach you now..."

Kong slumped, not having any idea when he closed his eyes... Actually feeling calm. Nudging his face against Arthit's chest as he slumped in a deep slumber.

Arthit looked down, tucking away the soft strands from the beautiful face and held the soft body closer. He looked over at his babies, then lowered the privacy wall, setting his eyes through the windshield. Being able to see the other car driving ahead... Then at the woods... His eyes, completely blank and focused.

Arthit was putting their sleeping babies on their bed. While Kong waited inside the car... Even after Arthit was almost done with the second trip carrying Danny... Kong wanted to move... Wanted to get back inside... But he just couldn't... He just kept sitting without any words.

"You okay Kongpob?"

Kong came to his senses, hearing Orion's voice. He didn't have to look sideways to know that the giant was standing right outside the door. Kong gulped a lump and nodded. He has to get back inside now... He took one step outside and was instantly hit by a dizzy spell... His whole muscle strength going on vacations... Almost giving up... He held on the open car's door and took deep breaths to calm himself. He just wanted to lie down...

If he closes his eyes, he can see... Arthit... His warm, strong form comforting Kong in every way a husband should... Cuddling him and letting him melt in Arthit's arms... The images got a soft Smile on Kong's face.

"Baby..." Arthit's voice sounded so close... Yet so far. "Baby... Are you okay?"

Kong didn't want to open his eyes... Even when he felt himself being hugged... He folded his arms between their chests and cuddled himself cozily against the strong warmth. Being wrapped up, making him smile with closed eyes.

"What's wrong?" Arthit whispered kissing Kong's head. Rocking their bodies.

"I can't feel my legs..." Kong mouthed, inhaling the deep soothing essence of his husband...

He was scooped up the very next second... Kong wrapped his arms around Arthit's neck and looked at the handsome sideface. Without blinking... He didn't want to blink. He gently leaned closer and kissed Arthit's cheek... Down his ear, his neck. Hiding his face against Arthit's neck, sniffing deep and leaving a drawly kiss there as well. His toes curling and body squirming with the way it tingled and with the way his nerves clenched... Making him shudder and kiss Arthit's neck deeper.

"Check the property once and shut everything..." Arthit was ordering someone in his deep voice.

Kong gasped with a shudder as he parted in a daze and cupped Arthit's face. Still being carried... And shut Arthit's mouth with his lips... Kissing him deep without caring about anything... His body sings in want and happiness instantly...

And he kept kissing... Even when Arthit put him on the edge of the bed. He gripped the edges of the bed and looked ahead with deep breaths and dazy eyes. To find Arthit knelt in front of him, opening his shoes and socks. Then his own sweatshirt... Kong bit on his lips... Forgetting his shy nature as he came to his feet just like Arthit did and pulled his taller husband's head down and kissed him again... Arching and raising on his toes.

Only parting when Arthit gently removed his sweater and brassiere... Meeting his calm gaze with Kong's dilated ones... Kong caressed over the naked hard chest and wrapped his arms around Arthit's neck again... Going back to kissing... Feeling Arthit removing his bottoms... Then leaning down to hold the back of his thighs and lift him up... Making him straddle Arthit's hips. Soon carrying him towards the bathroom.

Kong smiled shyly, feeling his naked body melting in Arthit's arms. As he continued kissing... He was so soft that he didn't notice... Arthit not reciprocating with the same vigour... The same Arthit who would've sent Kong to heaven by now... Also that Arthit didn't remove his pants... And was just kissing Kong like duty...

Kong rippled, when the soft warm shower of hot water sprayed over them. And he continued his kissing... His hand slowly sliding down his husband's naked,  wet torso and stopped at the fly of his jeans... And he gasped, when Arthit instantly jolted back. Gripping over Kong's wrists.

Kong breathed deeply through his open lips and looked up with a confused frown, lips parted for breathing under the constant shower... To find his husband standing with clenched jaws and closed eyes, his head lowered as he struggled for breaths. Gritting his teeth, holding Kong's wrists tights.

Kong felt like being stuck with lightning, as he gulped down a painful lump... Being able to make sense of the situation finally. He looked at Arthit's face, who kept struggling for breaths and never once raised his head... A loud silence wrapping around them. And Kong worked hard to get his disoriented, hazy, lust filled mind in place...

He tried one last time... Trying to put Arthit's hands on his waist... Arthit did... And met Kong's gaze over his lashes... There was so much in those eyes that it hurt Kongpob... It made him cry and he was lucky he was under the shower.

Kong drew in a shaky breath and tiptoed on his toes holding Arthit's shoulders... Keeping their eyes fixed with each other. He tried leaning carefully to reach Arthit's lips again... And Arthit closed his eyes, gently looking away... Kong pulled up all his strength to not sob and beg his husband to hold him... Because he understood...

Arthit needed space...

He knows Arthit like the back of his hand... Knows him well... And so he knows, his husband is very worked up this time... And he needed all the space. And it's Kong's duty to understand that and give Arthit that space...

So he closed his eyes and composed himself, placing a tender kiss on Arthit's cheek. Lingering his lips there with closed eyes... Feeling Arthit stiffening for a moment. Kong stared at the drenched sideface for a moment and slowly came down his tippy toes. Pushing gently away, right when he felt Arthit looking towards him in wonder...

Kong looked over, giving his back to Arthit... And started washing himself as quickly as he could... He wanted to be away from there before he broke down... And he didn't want to make Arthit feel guilty for needing space... Everyone needs that.

He jolted feeling something drop over his shoulder... And he smiled even in all the pain he was feeling... Reaching his hand back and caressing over the mop of wet brunette hair.

"It's okay..." Kong whispered.

Arthit grabbed the wrist that was caressing his hairs and pulled it more back. Kissing over Kong's knuckles... Especially the platinum band. Wrapping his other arm around Kong's torso possessively.

"Ssshhh..." Kong caressed over the arm around his body, dropping his head back, closing his eyes.  "It's okay... I understand Bear... Take all the time you need..."

"I don't deserve you..." Arthit whispered kissing Kong's shoulder.

"Then no one does..." Kong chuckled through his tears... feeling numb in so many senses.

Kong straightened after some time and moved away from Arthit's arms and the shower. Taking a robe and a towel from the stack. His back towards Arthit... But he can feel the stare on himself... He quickly dried himself...  Shivering for all the different reasons. And put on the soft satin robe... Wrapping the towel around his hair...

"I will make something for dinner..." Kong whispered trying the knots with shaky fingers.

"You wanted to rest..." Kong closed his eyes hearing the deep voice, mingled with the constant shower of water.

"I feel much better now..." Kong assured. Finally able to tie the knot and gave a short smile over his shoulder without meeting Arthit's gaze. "I will be outside..."

Arthit didn't reply. And Kong dropped on his knees the moment he stepped out of the bathroom and closed the door behind. Grabbing the drawers to hold himself, not knowing why he felt so drained but he did... And he sniffed, rubbing away his tears... Trying to hold himself... His eyes falling ahead... On a black sweatshirt discarded on the floor...

His husband needed him... And he wanted to do everything to be there... For whatever Arthit is going through...

Kong looked over his shoulder and smiled, setting the dishes over the table. Arthit was standing there in a black jogger and a loose white long sleeved tshirt. His hair damp and falling over his forehead.

"Dinners ready... Come..." Kong muttered, tucking away his loose strands.

He looked down at himself, feeling his husband staring holes into him. He was wearing Arthit's black sweatshirt... Which reached his mid thighs. He looked back at his husband again... Blushing this time.

"It smells like you..." Kong didn't lie, smiling at Arthit as he looked away. "Come on... I made fried rice... You think you can have a cheat day?"

Arthit didn't reply, just took his seat as Kong set the plates. And poured water for Arthit. Who seemed so calm and quiet. Kong wanted to lighten the mood. They have been so edgy these past days that it was taking a toll on Kong. And Arthit...

"It's unfair... You get to maintain a healthy figure... And look at me... I don't even remember the last time I went for a run..." Kong pouted, serving fried rice in six empty bowls. "I look like a potato..."

"You look sexy... Just the way you are..." Arthit didn't hesitate cutting Kong's words.

Kong blushed with a shy smile, feeling Arthit's stare on his sideface... Filling six bowls.

"You think you can wait a bit... I will just go and give Roger and the others these extra servings..." Kong put the bowls on a tray.

Arthit didn't reply... But Kong knows Arthit won't mind. Though he protests sometimes to not spoil the workers. But they help their home... So Kong feels kindness towards them... They deserve these little gestures of kindness...

Kong raised the tray... Then put it back down over the table... Remembering something. "I will be right back..."

"Where are you going?" Arthit comes to his feet. His voice very husky and tired.

"Ummm..." Kong stops on his way towards their room. Looking at Arthit. "To put on a pant. You don't want me out like this..."

Arthit sighed. "You know I just got carried away... You can wear what you want, however you want... This is your home and you own it..."

"But you own us all..." Kong tilted his head with a smile. "And I love you and all your wishes... I know you don't like it... And I know you are too respectful to stop me... So it's my choice. Okay?"

Arthit was too stunned to reply. As he watched quietly while Kong went in the room...

"I really don't deserve you..." Arthit mumbled under his breath. Then looked at the closed door. "And I won't let you go either..."

Kong was glad, Arthit tagged along... Arthit had built a grilled corridor over the stone path that led towards the staff quarters. And Kong teased him for being paranoid. But now... As he stared at the trees that were in their boundary and the lake that was separated with the high walls... Kong actually felt safe in the guarded trails. And safest in Arthit's strong arm around his waist...

And this corridor also helped Kong keep their little monsters busy... They play here for hours... And Kong didn't have to worry about anything... Nothing can come inside the guarded corridor... Not even reptiles from the woods. With the half wire net fencing that guarded the grills. Kong smiled, walking with his husband... Feeling safe....

"Mr. Rojnapat... How can we help you?" Orion looked surprised as he opened the door. "Please come in..."

Arthit didn't reply, as he shook his hand denying the offer. looking sideways at his wife. Who smiled stepping up.

"Hi... I got you dinner... Where's Roger?"

Orion looked at the others and stared at Kong again. "He is not here... He left in the evening... Didn't come back..."

Kong's heart skipped on beats, as he frowned tilting his head. He snapped his gaze at Arthit, who was frowning as well. Roger never does that.

"Did... Did he inform you?" Kong asked Arthit.

Arthit shook his head, looking at his staff.  He wasn't informed. "Did he leave a note?"

"He let me know before leaving... He didn't want to disturb your day out..." Levy stepped out. "He was meeting up with some friends... But it's late..."

"Bhow...." Kong whispered staring at Arthit.

"There's a storm coming, Kong..." Arthit kissed Kong's forehead. "He will be back... Don't worry..."

"But..."

"I will contact him okay? Don't worry..."

Kong gulped a lump, not knowing why he felt the twist in his gut. Not liking the feelings at all...

"Come on... We need to get back..." Arthit caressed Kong's arms to warm him, passing the tray with his other hand. "Have a good night..." Arthit smiled at their staff. "Stay alert..."

"Yes sir..." Came the unified answer...

Kong was silent throughout the whole dinner... Lost in thought... Even when he cleared the table. And started doing the dishes. While Arthit tried Roger's number... The storm was so strong outside... That it was almost the network was terrible... And Kong didn't like the feeling... Roger was very dear to them... Like someone they never had... A warm presence and father figure... And Kong couldn't help but feel scared.

He came to his senses when he was hugged from behind... And his neck was kissed deep... Kong crouched with a shudder, his head falling back... The sound of distant thunder disrupting the soothing shower of rain occasionally.

"Calm down..." Arthit whispered hugging Kong in his strong arms. He knows Kong loves it... So he hugged tighter, folding Kong's arms against his own chest. "The signals are weak... He must be enjoying with his friends... He will be back... And look at the weather love... He will be back after the storm stops."

Kong trusted Arthit, even believed him... But he still couldn't help feeling scared. And he voiced it aloud. "I am scared..."

Arthit clenched his jaws, nudging his face against Kong's head. As he stared blankly out through the closed glass window over the faucet... The purple strips of lightning brighten the otherwise inkling darkness. He didn't like the feeling as well... They went through so much that it made them both overtly paranoid...

Arthit scooped Kong up and started walking away from the kitchen. "Stop overworking your brain... Okay?"

Kong did not reply as Arthit carried him inside the room.... Their kids now sleep inside the enclosed playroom on the other side of their bedroom with access.

"Wanna take the bean bag tonight?" Arthit whispered... Kicking the door shut.

They sometimes take the bean bag... And the weather was so amazing that it called for cuddles. Or steamy... Kong closed his eyes tighter as he felt himself being laid over the soft surface and he slumped dropping his arms next to his head... His eyes looking out through the glass walls into the darkness... Lost in thought...

"I will check on them once... Okay?"

Kong didn't look at Arthit's way, as he nodded blankly... He can feel Arthit not moving from there... He can feel Arthit's stare on himself... And he closed his eyes,  feeling his body being covered with the warm fuzzy comforter. Till his chin.

"I will give him a piece of my mind, the moment I get in contact with him..." Arthit kissed Kong's cheek, caging him on his fours. "Okay?"

Kong met Arthit's stare and in the dimly lit room, the occasional purple strike of lightning... And the thunder, the constant shower of rain... And them all alone in each other's company... Kong felt... How distant they were from each other... Or he'd have been muffling his screams against Arthit's chest by now...

Kong raised his hand, but stopped midway... Hesitating to touch Arthit's face... His hazel eyes have a strange impact on him... He gulped a lump and dropped his hand next to his face again. With a resigned smile...

"Okay..." He whispered, nodding softly in reply. slowly turning on his side and hugging the comforter to his chest. Still caged under Arthit. "Come soon..."

Arthit stared at him for a moment... And Kong closed his eyes feeling another kiss on his cheek. Then his husband moved away... He just closed his eyes tight and let his tears fall freely...

Kong blinked his eyes open with the bright lights that pierced his eyes through the open glass walls... he peered with sleepy eyes, It looked so fresh and green outside... So bright with the sunshine after the storm and he can see the trees swaying with the wind... It seemed it was morning and the storm had passed.

"Good morning sleepy head..."

Kong can't help but smile , nudging himself comfortably against the pillow feeling a kiss on his cheek... He stretched his arms and legs, slowly turning on his back... Meeting Arthit's gaze... Who was smiling softly at him... Standing in front of the bean bag, rubbing his head with a towel. A jeans low on his hips, showing the outline of his boxer briefs... And his perfectly proportioned precise, tattooed muscles...

Kong blushed, looking away... His heart skipping on beats. Gnawing his lips, hearing Arthit's soft chuckles.

"I am your husband, Wild Flowers..." Arthit crooned, leaning over and kissing Kong's cheek again. "it's been years... Stop being shy sweetpea... We even have two kids together..."

Kong looked more away in reply... And Arthit felt he would combust any second with the adorableness. Making him cup Kong's face and make him face Arthit again. Staring at his flushing face and avoiding eyes...

"You are a breath of fresh air, my love..." Arthit kissed Kong's forehead, then stared at the lips Kong abused with his teeth. He used his thumb to pull it out and leaned down... Letting his lips do the honours. Settling down when Kong melted and wrapped his arms around Arthit's neck. "I love you so much...." Arthit mouthed, tilting his head and kissing Kong's lips again... "So damn much..."

Kong rippled, caressing over Arthit's back... His fingers digging over the hard back... As his toes curled and he tilted his head each way to reciprocate the kiss. Until he was dizzy with breathlessness...

Gasping looking at Arthit's hooded, narrow eyes as he stared back at Kong... One hand cupping Kong's face, the other cradling his body from below. Kong traced Arthit's face with his finger in a daze... Until they reached Arthit's lips and Arthit kissed the tip dearly.

"Let's go have breakfast. Okay?" Arthit whispered, kissing Kong's nose tip. "I have a meeting soon..."

"What's stopping you?" Kong mouthed, looking at Arthit longingly.... He can see the want in Arthit's eyes... Then what is stopping him? "Bhow.... It's so cold without your touches on me..."

Arthit clenched his jaws, nudging his face against Kong's hand which was cupping his face. Looking deep into Kong's eyes... Kong whimpered, parting his lips with a blushy, exotic face feeling strong fingers digging on his waist.

"Let's get up." Arthit whispered, helping Kong to his feet... As Kong slumped against his chest, tilting his head back to meet Arthit's gaze. Who caressed the black sweatshirt Kong was wearing to place... Looking anywhere but at Kong. And Kong found it adorable.

"Are you cheating on me?" Kong tried to find Arthit's eyes. As Arthit helped him down the stairs that led to the platform.

Arthit didn't reply, as he walked Kong towards the bathroom... And Kong kept looking at Arthit's sideface who never once acknowledged Kong's lame excuses. Knowing well... None of them could cheat with anyone. He just wanted Arthit to talk.

"Did you find someone sexy? Are you sleeping with someone?" Kong whispered, he knows that's not possible. But his husband not touching him for a month is not natural as well. "Are you bored of me? You don't find me satisfying anymore?"

Kong mewled when he was pushed against the wall, his arms pinned over his head. And Arthit glaring at him, with narrowed eyes. But Kong was so lost that it didn't have any effect on Kong. He just stared longingly at the handsome face. Rippling with restless heaves of breaths, with the warm closeness of his husband.

"Don't test me..." Arthit hissed. "Don't..."

Kong tip toed on his toes and kissed Arthit's lips shut. "You say I have changed after giving birth... Have you met yourself?"

Arthit closed his eyes, with clenched jaws his grip tightening on the soft wrists. While Kong continued kissing. "You don't know what you do to me... You don't know why you make me so shy... Yes I am not shamelessly blunt like you...  But my desires are your fire that burns me everyday..."

"Kong..." Arthit warned, slowly losing it. It's not everyday that his little bud is so vocal.

"I know you are pushing me away, not because you feel guilty... But because you are channeling all that evil energy you have, somewhere... I know I promised to be supportive, but you pushing me away is not very calming..."

Arthit snapped his gaze at the shorter form, with two dark slits piercing its stare at Kong. Gritting his teeth.

"I miss my husband... Be my husband again..." Kong whispered, feeling his voice shaking. As he kissed Arthit's chest. "Please... Hurt me as bad as you want but calm down... You are hurting yourself... And it hurts me..."

"Kong..." Arthit sounded husky and deep.

"I never question your decision. I never will... You are the boss of the house... But atleast share a part of your burdens." Kong sobbed, his teary eyes colliding with Arthit's dark ones. "Stop pushing me away... Calm down... You need to calm down... And you can use me all you want... I am your wife... Treat me like one..."

Kong dropped his head in defeat, trembling in sobs. "I am your wife bhow... Why are you pushing me away?"

Arthit closed his eyes, knowing he is a lost cause... He can't win... What was he holding back for anyways... He knows it's to finish the messes then get involved... But he knows... His Wild Flowers will break until then.

"What's stopping you? Why... Why bhow?" Kong will give up, pushing away. "If I am worthy of your love... What makes you think I am not worthy of your pain?"

Arthit hugged Kong from behind as he tried walking away.. and Kong tried pushing away with tears. He was so broken he couldn't take it... Arthit knows Kong can't fight him... And he took it to his advantage...

"Take a shower and get ready..." Arthit kissed Kong's cheek. "I am waiting here..."

Kong gasped, dropping his gaze. Feeling a kiss on his head. Going stiff... His knees buckled as he clawed his belly... Looking over... His heart skipped on beats, finding Arthit sitting over the edge of the bed. Spreading his legs lazily and he leans back, straightening his arms behind to balance his torso. As he stared at Kong with hooded narrow eyes, tilting his head.

"Go on..." Arthit rumbled. "Make it quick..."

Kong gnawed his lips, his heart fluttering with the sudden change as he curled his toes, meeting those dark hazel eyes. Freezing where he was, not knowing what to do.

"You are still here..."

Kong jolted, hearing the deep voice as snapped his gaze over his shoulder to leave...

"Just the towel... Nothing else..."

Kong stilled, hearing the deep voice and he closed his eyes with blush. Running away next.

Kong stared at himself in the mirror, smiling shyly as he saw the marks he missed so much on his body. He gnawed on his lips with a blush, feeling the sweet pain on his body... Recalling the things he did to the sheets and the things done to his body... His body... No...

Arthit's wife's body...

Kong's shy smile spread wider as he put on a white shirt over his short satin shorts with lace outlines and matching black satin tank top with spaghetti straps. He buttoned the shirt... Keeping two buttons open and folding the huge sleeves till his elbows. He brushed his hairs and applied lip gloss. Before going where his life was... Hearing the ruckus through the baby monitors...

"Kon Kon KON KON..."

Kong smiled, hearing the loud calls as he approached the kitchen. Avoiding his husband shyly, hugging his babies as they sat over the high chairs. And took a spoonful of their breakfast. Ignoring the warmth that came behind his back... The gruff hands that moulded his perfect butt.

"Eat properly..." Kong whispered. Feeling the hands sliding under the shirt and he tried to pry it away... But Arthit is always strong as his bosom was cupped.

"Yeah eat properly peas..." Arthit whispered against Kong's ear, his hands doing so sensually under the shirt. And Kong blushed realising their babies were blabbering at them.

"Bhow..." Kong whined breathily and pushed away, biting his lips as he looked over and met Arthit's dark, hooded eyes with a shy smile... Putting a distance between them. "You are shameless..."

Arthit smirked, licking his palm, staring at Kong over his lashes. And Kong gasped feeling his heart skipping on beats, looking away. Tucking his flowing locks, the shy smile never leaves his lips... He felt so good after so long.

"I am going to check on Roger..." Kong murmured, taking a step back with a blushing smile. Feeling Arthit taking a step towards him. His half naked body doing something to Kong as always...

Arthit took another step and Kong took two steps back... "Go ahead..."

"Can I go out like this?" Kong whispered, taking another step back. Avoiding Arthit's eyes.

"I want to lock you..." Arthit racked his eyes through each inch, before looking back at the flushing face. "But sure... Go on..."

"You don't mind others looking at me?" Kong pouted playfully. Without looking at Arthit, successful getting to the other side of the table.

"They can only look..." Arthit shrugged, taking another step towards Kong. "You are mine anyways..."

Kong blushed feeling giddy as he bit on his lips with a smile. As he played with their wedding ring against his belly. Never raising his eyes.

"And I know how to break bones..." Arthit stuffed k knows walking away... Feeling he might combust anytime soon. With happiness and content. In so many ways.

"Don't take too long..." Arthit called deeply after. Watching his pups following his wife out. He looked at his peas who were grinning at him... Almost teasingly... If they weren't toddlers... "Shut up... Mommy is hot and we all know it..."

Adam and Danny giggled, like they understood everything... But before they could continue their conversations... Kong's blood curdling screams echoed through the whole property. Along with their pups thunderous barks.

Arthit picked their scared and shocked babies in his arms and rushed out with a scared face... Hearing another scream... When he was out, down the stairs..  it wasn't hard to find Kong who was standing on the left side of the front garden... Facing towards the lake.

"Kong... Wha..." Arthit didn't mind as his babies were taken by Levy and Joey. And he was glad he did... "Holy... What the..."

"Roger..." Kong screamed. Taking a run towards the huge iron bars that separated the lake shore from their property... "Roger no... Roger..."

Arthit was just in time for holding Kong tight from behind, holding him from running towards the gruesome scene.

"LET ME GO... LET ME GO... ROGER NO!" Kong punched over Arthit's hold on his belly trying to break free to reach the bars. But Arthit held Kong tight. "ROGER..."

Arthit teared up himself... Too shocked to find the half torn upper torso of Roger's body laying on the lake shore. With guts spilling out and blood all around. The lake ripples running over the horrible sight. Wetting the now pale, bloodless body...

"Bhow... Bhow please... Roger... Bring him... Roger..." Kong cried incoherently. Slumping against Arthit's chest crying aloud. His voice echoed through the windy surroundings. The whole house... Along with the distant sound of his babies crying. Levy and Joey took them away thankfully.

Arthit clenched his jaws... As he helped Kong away and made him sit on the grass. Leaving him with Orion who was already on the phone. Their neighbours were already around and they were shocked seeing the scene as the gates opened.

Arthit pushed past everyone, his eyes set on a blue pair. And soon enough... Nathan was in his hold, as he was rolled on the air and tossed right across the road. As he growled and marched towards Nathan... Who looked ready for it all. The shocked people just looked at the completely new and hidden side of their calm, always smiley neighbour....

And also the way Arthit came over and sat on Nathan's chest... Starting to run continuous punches over Nathan's face. Their two guards not able to move an inch of Arthit even with all their strength.

"You promised." Arthit punched Arthit in the middle of the road, his eyes shading angry tears. "YOU PROMISED... YOU FUCKING PROMISED..."

Nathan accepted it all... And he did what should have by now... Looking at another punch coming his way.

"I will confess..." Nathan whispered, looking at Arthit straight in the eyes. "I will tell everything... Take me inside and hide me... Before the cops arrive..."

Arthit was growling in his chest as he dropped the punch right where he was intended to. Grabbing Nathan up to his feet the very next second. Tossing him towards the guards...

"Take him inside..." Arthit snarled, at the guards...

Who nodded instantly. And Arthit walked ahead towards his family. His heart breaking looking at Kong sobbing, fallen on the middle of the driveway with Orion's support. He toughened himself as he marched towards Kong and scooped him up the next moment. Kong's sobbing form slumped against Arthit's chest.

"Bring my kids..." Arthit ordered, refusing to look towards the lake at any cost.

Kong was a sobbing and trembling mess by the time Arthit settled him over the bean bag with their babies. Who were crying, looking at Kong crying out of breath. Grabbing Kong's body, and trying their hardest to make him stop crying with their fists. Kong didn't... He just fell back... With their babies over him... Holding them tight. Wailing profusely, with slumped form and closed eyes. His head shaking to and fro softly. Lips drooling and face almost blotched.

Arthit put a fisted hand over his hip, with the other grabbing his hairs over his head. Looking blankly ahead, feeling devastated.

"Bhow..." Kong choked on his sobs, holding Adam and Danny tight. "Bhow don't leave us..."

Arthit closed his eyes, feeling hot tears spilling down.... He finally sniffed and rubbed a gruff hand down his face, he opened his eyes and put a fuzzy comforter over his family... Without a word.

"Stay here..." Arthit ordered. "You won't step out of this room, no matter what..."

"Bhow...." Kong breathed out with choked sobs. He was lost without any sense of time or surroundings. "Bhow..."

"Daddy... Kon boo boo..."

"Sshhh... Just stay here okay..." Arthit's voice was heavy... And that made Kong cry more... They lost Roger... Who was like a father figure Arthit never had. He wants to be beside Arthit. But he can't. He just can't. "Can you do that?"

Kong just sobbed looking at Arthit, with tears in his eyes. And Arthit looked just as miserable.

"I am sorry..." Arthit whispered, with trembling lips. Meeting Kong's gaze pleadingly. "So sorry Wild Flowers..."

Kong shook his head holding their babies close. And he watched with tears as Arthit wore a tshirt and left... Locking the door behind.

"I am sorry too, bhow..." Kong sobbed, rocking Adam and Danny. "Ssshhh.... I am so sorry..."