As the days passed, Arthit found himself immersed in a whirlwind of mishaps and chaos, courtesy of Anurak and Kongpob's unique quirks and misadventures.

The Kongpob who never had any interest in household chores or what was famously called life skills by omegas, after seeing 16 year old Anurak better skilled than him, had suddenly become extremely curious, competetive and eager to gain the skill. That means ..lot of mishaps.

One morning, Arthit awoke to the sound of crashing pots and pans coming from the kitchen. Rushing downstairs, he discovered Kong attempting to cook breakfast—an ambitious endeavor that had resulted in a culinary catastrophe. 

Flour coated the countertops, eggs dripped from the ceiling, and smoke billowed from the stove where a forgotten pan of burnt toast smoldered ominously. Kong, oblivious to the chaos he had caused, beamed proudly at his creation. "How is this phi?" Kong asked. " looks better than last time, right?"

Arthit nodded "Yeah...its lighter shade than coal black. "

"I know right." KOng beamed proudly," I am sure, I will get that sunset orange next time."

Anurak who has woken up thinking the house caught fire, peaked from his spot behind Arthit " Phi Thit can I exchange my kitchen cleaning duty with yours? Please."

"Mine is washroom cleaning today, Nong"

"Better than cleaning this world war site."

"I am improving" Kong said slightly hurt . Arthit instantly agreed " Yeah, see its better than last toast he made. You are improving Kong."

"I agree" Anurak nodded " and until you are completely improved , I claim washroom cleaning."

"For that cheeky comment, you will only be served toast and not this" Kong put the bowl of salad in front of Arthit. " Hmm.." Arthit put forth his best pleased expression " This looks delicious"

"Really?" Kong asked. Arthit nodded, smiling " You have got the salad game on"

"Anu? " Kong turned to Anurak. Arthit glared at the omega to keep his sharp tongue in check. 

"Yeah...looks, nice" Anurak nodded. Kong looked at him in suspicion "I count on you to be truthful. You are telling truth, right?"

"It does look good but the amount of chilly you have put in the dressing is already burning hairs in my nose" Anurak commented, closing his eyes to avoid seeing Arthit's murderous expressions.

"What do you mean you count on him to be truthful?" Arthit complained "So, you think I always lie?"

"No..but you omit the truth which will hurt me phi or make me sad phi"

"Do you mean to say, I hurt you?" Anurak asked tearing " I just want you to improve phi"

"And I don't?" Arthit asked.  

 Kongpob was locked between his love and his son and he didn't know what to do.

"I cut my hand while preparing salad" he mock winced " It's hurting so much."

Arthit instantly took out a band aid out of the pocket in his shorts " At this rate, I think investing in band aid will save my fortune." he commented. 

"Why are you even carrying one in your shorts?"

"The level of clumsy you are...I am thankful, I don't have to carry whole first aid box, Kongpob!"

"How many times did I tell you, I have no problem cooking food for us, phi" Anurak hugged Kong " Why don't you listen? See..you hurt yourself"

"Nor do I" Arthit added, rubbing both the omega's back to soothe them " Between Anu and I, we will manage."

"But, I need chores too" Kong said. For Anurak's saftey, Kong had stopped hiring house help services from outsourcing companies. Until they could find a trusted cook and cleaning aid - they were on their own.

"How about you handle laundary?" Arthit suggested. " We have washing machine. You just add soap and water. Throw the clothes in and switch on the button. Just keep in mind not to use it while you are angry or frustrated so you won't fry the machine."

"I think its a good idea" Anurak nodded. and Kong beamed " Its set then. I will do our laundary."

 Two days later, Arthit watched in amusement as Kongpob attempted to do laundry, only to accidentally overload the washing machine with soap and flood the laundry room with suds. 

Anurak  had advised Kong could start with less intimidating and dangerous tasks like knitting. Kong was super happy. He even started watching youtube videos to learn. All seemed to be too complicated. So when Kong watched a lady knitting a throw blanket with her hands, he quickly ordered same kind of thick wool . 

And one week later, on saturday night, Arthit was calling Kong for watching movie he and Anu had chosen. "Coming..." Kong had said so Arthit busied himseld in roasting popcorns on microwave while Anurak took care of making a movie night cozy space with blankets on floor and creating pillow heaven around sofas they used as backrest.

When Kong did not come, Anurak and Arthit got worried despite Kong shout- assuring he was alright and just a bit preoccupied. Arthit handed a baseball bat to Anu as protection and directed him to hide in his room and lock the gate from inside. After making sure, Anurak was safe, Arthit ran to Kong. 

Seeing Kong, Arthit could not help but laugh.  Kongpob was tangled in a mess of wool like a silkworm in cocoon, his hands were somehow locked together, atleast it was a pretty pattern..

" You took cocooning to new level"

"Very funny" Kong glared. " I am weaving a blanket.

"Around yourself"

"I saw this technique on youtube. She made it look easy"

"Simply means she is an expert at it"

"She should have put anote or something that it wasn't as easy as it looked"

"Because she didn't know you" Arthit smiled " It's a pretty design though."

"My aching hands totally disagree.."

Arthit tried to untie the knots but after half an hour of futile attempt he took a scissor to the beautiful wool despite lacs of protest of Kongpob about destroying his expensive wool.

"That was hell lot expensive" Kong complained, rubbing his wrist. "Its all ruined now."

"You are more precious" Arthit replied, Picking a protesting Kongpob up like  child. He desposited Kong straight in between him and Anurak. Whole night they watched movies and laughed and ate while Arthit and Anurak kept massaging Kongpob's arms while making fun of him. 

After depositing sleeping Anurak on Kong's bed , Arthit made KOngpob sit on the sofa "Why do you look sad?"

"I will be bad parents phi" Kong frowned "Who gets competetive of their own kid? We adopted Anu to be our son. What kind of parent am I if instead of being proud, I am finding ways of one upping him?"

"Its been only a month, Kong and you are doing great job. And not to forget that if it were to be our bilogical kid, we would get sixteen years to get used to it, to grow and learn. Keeping that in mind..you are doing terrefic job. Our son is accomplished in lot of ways and I don't see what is the problem if you get inspired to learn some skills by seeing him. Just don't endanger yourself."

Kong smiled "Thank you. You are a good co parent" 

Arthit winked "I am the best"

Kong frowned " I pray Anurak won't get your sense of humility."

" What is the problem in owning our qualities? " Arthit asked confused.
And Kong just shook his head, smiling.
...........

Despite their best efforts, chaos seemed to follow not only Kongpob but also Anurak wherever they went.

 Anurak's attempts to control his storm dragon powers had on more than one occsion led to an unexpected rain shower in the middle of their living room, leaving Arthit scrambling to salvage their waterlogged furniture and electronics and shouting for Kong to not try to use his powers at all or else they would be electrocuted to death. 

On one such occasion, Kongpob's mom chose to visit - only to get stuck in a mini tornado that promptly pushed her out of the house. Kongpob was horrified, Anurak was inconsolable and Arthit simply stood dumbstruck - not knowing what to do.

"Freeze her at least"Kong yelled and Arthit using his powers turned the whole tornodo in to a spinning ice box. Aunt Priya was wet, shivering and traumatised. 

Arthit instantly melted the ice and brought her inside- being a boys home, they had nothing for her to change in so the boys offered her a loose T-shirt and a nightpant. Anurak was refusing to come out of the bedroom he had locked himself in to. Aunt Priya coaxed him out and soothed the frightened omega "Its okay Anu, atleast you didn't fry the circuit of whole house."

Anurak sniffled " You would have flown to god knows where if Phi Arthit wouldn't have contained it, Also,Those clothes you wore looked like new and I ruined it."

"it is okay" Aunt Priya rubbed Anurak's shoulder " Nothing bad happened na. And don't fret about the dress. It can easily be repaired, replaced or bought again "

"They looked expensive"

"I assure you they can never compare to the new house whose circuits your Phi Kong fried on housewarming ceremony."

Kong hid his face behind his hands while Arthit chuckled "I told you, these things happen. Do not worry too much over it, just keep practising with your powers and do your meditations religiously and you will soon have an exemplary control over them."

"Indeed.."Aunt Priya smiled. She turned to Arthit " Looks like you have got enough work on your hands."

"Not much Aunty, keeping uncontrolled powers aside, Anurak is quite skilled at everything he does. Currently, we have enrolled him at language school, he is learning French right now."

"That's good. Keep it up child" Aunt Priya patted Anurak's back. Then she turned to Kong " I have brought some things for you all , let's stock it up na"

Nodding, Kong stood up, Anurak was excitedly jumping to his feet but Arthit held his hand. "She wants to talk alone with him."

Anurak nodded. Arthit and Anurak took Kongpob and his mother's leave.

"Anurak is a lovely kid"She commented.

Kong beamed "He is and he is very well behaved and eager to learn every new thing"

"I am sure he is" Kongpob's mother looked at her son, her expression a mix of concern and determination. She had been worrying about her son's living situation for some time now, and she felt it was time to broach the subject with him.

"Kong," she began, her voice gentle yet firm, "I've been thinking... It's not right for an unwed omega to be living under the same roof as an unwed alpha."

Kongpob blinked in surprise, caught off guard by his mother's sudden seriousness. "But Mom,its not just any alpha, its phi Arthit," he protested, his cheeks flushing slightly at the implication. " He has temporarily shifted here because Anurak feels safe in his presence"

"I know, I know," his mother said quickly, sensing her son's discomfort. "But you're both at an age where you should be thinking about your future, about settling down and starting a family of your own."

Kongpob sighed, knowing that his mother meant well but feeling frustrated by her insistence on the matter. "I'm not ready for all that, Mom," he admitted. "You know I am abysmal at regular omega stuff. And besides, I'm happy just the way things are."

His mother regarded him with a thoughtful expression, her brow furrowed in concern. "Everything can be learnt with determination and hardwork Kong. I know you have  a soft corner for Arthit but that doorn is closed for you. Right now, you do not feel the need of a company but down the years, you will see the wisdom in our words and then it will be too late. Love is all around us son, you need to open your heart."

"Mae'... The omegas Alpha seek as a marriage material...I am not halfway close to it. I have never been"

"You may not have those traditional qualities but you have yiur own strengths Kongpob. There are many modern Alphas out there who would love to meet and know an accomplished omega who can think for himself and be their rock in time of need."

"I have not seen any such alphas..except two- Phi Arthit and Phi Knot"

"Knot is a good guy and yiu have dated him too. His mother was saying, They were looking for a match for him."

"Mom , You and I both know- he loves Tiew"

"But, he is an alpha"

"I know Mom And I am sure Phi knot knows it more intimately than any of us"

"Kong!" His mother chided scandalized " I am just saying, there are alphas out there who would love to have a family with you. "

"Why do I feel like you already have a match?"

"Not a match. Its your decision  whom you want to marry. But, I do have some profiles. Some alphas who had approached us to ask permission to court you."

"They asked your permission without even informing me or talking to me...that itself tells how much they will respect my opinions should I decide to choose them."

"Its just a tradition Kong. " His mother assured " Your father had asked my parent's permission before asking me. Are we not happy?"

Kong sighed. " Times have changed mom"

"Adhering to traditions does not make one conseravative or bad Kong. Try to keepp an open mind and just meet them once, okay?"

"Okay" Kong rubbed his forehead.

"Having a person that you love is good but having a person who loves you is the best Kong" she advised " I have given your father a chance and I have never regreted that decision. I know you still have feelings for him but that is not an excuse to waste away your life"

"Send me their profiles" Kong said, his heart already heavy.

"Remember. You're a wonderful omega, Kong, and any alpha would be lucky to have you."

Kongpob offered his mother a small smile, touched by her concern for his happiness. "I'll think about it, Mom," he promised, though deep down, he knew that his heart already belonged to someone special—someone who may not want him or fit his mother's idea of the perfect mate, but who meant more to him than words could say.