It was past midnight when Arthit opened the door to his bedroom softly and peeked. He saw Singto was asleep soundly. He closed the door quietly as he slipped in and went into the washroom to freshen up..

He changed into shorts and a tee from his closet and sat on the bed toweling his hair dry..Singto's face was so peaceful, glowing in the moonlight...he couldn't resist as he reached out, his thumb rubbing those chubby cheeks..he trailed lower the back of his finger tracing the curve of the plump lips..he bent and brushed his lips against the younger's and pushed the strands of hair which fell on his eyes...

Singto opened his eyes slowly, feeling Arthit's presence..

"You're back P'Kit?? Where's Mom?? What did Papa tell her about Dad?"he asked eagerly sitting up..

Arthit knew he had to know anyways so he told him the truth..

" Nā went back to the hotel. Said she ll check out tomorrow and stay in our house..Mae forced her into shifting in with them.. She was pretty shaken up actually, blaming herself for wat happened to uncle Qin and you...but she calmed down before I dropped her off."

Singto nodded quietly. He knew he would never meet his father or know the kind of person he was, but he felt greatful tat he had an identity now and his mom was with him.. His heart ached though for his mother..losing the person you love was very painful..he knew, as he had been through it before..

Arthit saw his sad face and moved to sit beside him, pulling him into a hug.."everything will be alright again Tuan..don't brood on the past as it just had to be..let's make beautiful memories of our future.."he said holding Singto's face in his hands..

They were hardly a hairsbreadth apart from each other, their breaths mingling in the close proximity, as they stared into each other's eyes..then Singto's hand reached upto Arthit's neck and pulled him in, capturing his lips in a kiss..

This was the first time Singto had initiated the kiss and it didn't look like he was gonna back down easily..he thrust his tongue in, swirling it around in his mouth..at the same time he pulled Arthit closer by the nape of his neck..he pushed him down on the bed switching their positions in a slow pace careful to keep his foot steady..

Arthit put his arms around him hugging tightly, as Singto moved to his chin and neck peppering kisses along the way..he pushed Arthit's tee all the way up, running his fingers on the muscles in his tummy..

"Tuan..." gasped Arthit..

"Hmmm?" Singto looked up but his fingers continued to explore..

"I am afraid I won't be able to stop if u go any further..." Arthit whispered..his voice turning husky as desire flared...

" Maybe I don't want you to stop P'.." and Singto swooped in to nip at his collar bone...

"Aah..are you sure Tuan? Cause I can't bear to make u recollect those memories again.. "

"You said you ll make me forget na P'.." he pouted.."I want you...please."

Hearing his plea Arthit gave in..he would deal with the consequences later...

He caught Singto's waist with one hand and his neck with the other, he pulled him closer and slipped his hand into the younger's shorts..he felt Singto's breath hitch..

"Tuan look at me..."he commanded.

Singto opened his eyes to gaze into the dark orbs filled with love for him as he felt Arthit's palm on his bottom..his hands were hot like brands on his cold skin...his heart started beating like crazy...his fantasy was going to come true.. finally!!

He stopped breathing focusing entirely on Arthit's face, his pink lips..his flushed pale cheeks..the mole under his eye..the faint scar on the other cheek..his breath betraying his feelings..

Arthit had his eye's on Singto too, alert for any sign of discomfort from the younger..at the same time he put all his feelings on his face hoping Singto would be carried away by them..slowly he squeezed the soft cheek under his palm inside the younger's shorts..he felt him freeze and hold his breath...

He pulled Singto's palm and placed it on his chest.." follow my breathing Tuan...breathe with me baby..."he said kissing his cheek..

Singto followed Arthit's breathing pattern..slowly falling into the set rhythm...

Arthit again started to probe further, but he made sure his breath was even..As he inched closer to the forbidden zone, he felt Singto's breath falter..

"Are you ok Tuan? Tell me if ur not..I ll just stop.." he said.

"No P'..I am ok..I need this.."he was scared but he trusted Arthit..

Arthit nodded and pulled him closer, fitting their lips together..kissing the younger's fears away..his finger was now caressing the skin in the gap between his bottom.

He felt something wet and salty slip between his and Singto's lips..looking up he saw tears..he couldn't continue after tat..

He removed his hand, sighing he pulled the younger into a tight hug.."I promise I ll make you mine Tuan..I ll do everything to stamp out ur bad memories and fill them with happy ones...I know you want this but let's take it slow, one step at a time....till then my lips are yours.."he said kissing him wildly....they made out for a while, with Arthit not touching his bottom again..and fell fast asleep in each other's arms..

Next morning...

" Yes Mom I had a good sleep last night...how about you? P'Kit told me everything....are you ok??" He asked..

"Yes Son, I am ok..Arthit said he ll bring me over after I am done packing, so tat I can spend some time with you..Is tat ok??"

"Of course mom..do you even have to ask?? I would love to spend time with you.."

" Ok then let me go pack so I can come over soon then.."

"Sure mom..see you soon "he was smiling as he cut the call and put the phone down..

He turned to see Arthit in the kitchen plating the toast and scrambled eggs he had made for breakfast..

"P'Kit, wats your plan for today?" He asked curious if Arthit had anything on his agenda..

"Hmmm let me see, I told Nā I would drive her here from the hotel..then when u're catching up maybe I ll go visit my frens to see if there are any updates regarding the plan..will you be fine on your own..I might take a few hours.."

Singto nodded to say he ll be fine as he stuffed his mouth full of eggs..

"Don't be such a glutton Tuan..no one's gonna steal ur food u know.." laughed Arthit..

"Thish ish shooo deishious sho I cwan noth welp wyshelf..." he mumbled through his full mouth..

Arthit shook his head at his cuteness..he reached out to pinch those puffed out cheeks..like he always did when they were young..

2 hrs later..

Kanya walked into Arthit's apartment, wheeling her suitcase behind her..

Singto rushed into her arms and hugged her tight...he put all the comfort he could into tat one hug to lighten the pain he knew she would be feeling..

She smiled at his efforts to calm her.."I am fine Sing..I really am..I guess I have been away too long to feel anymore pain.."

She dragged him to the couch and set about opening her suitcase..with hopes of meeting him she had got him some gifts from China..

It was the Chinese new year today, so she had also prepared red envelopes..she gave one to him and Arthit wishing them happiness and success in whatever they do..They both thanked her and Arthit took his leave to meet his frens..

Kanya then pulled out the other stuff she had got for him..there was a set of ear pods, a scarf and a photo album..

Singto opened the photo album and on seeing the first picture he felt his heartache..he was looking at the splitting image of himself..his Dad..these were the pictures from Kanya's last visit to Thailand, that Qin had . Jack had not thrown it away though he knew both of them were dead. And when she met him yesterday he had given it to her. It was the only keepsake of Qin she had now..their memories together..

As he was about to turn the pages his phone rang..turning to see the caller I.D Singto saw tat it was P'Wave..He felt guilty..he had not called him since the Moon contest..he knew he must be worried for him.."Mom can I answer this?its kinda important.." she nodded..

He walked to the terrace after pushing the green call icon..

"Sawadee P'Wave..how are you?"

" A nice question you're asking after disappearing for the last few days..where have you been Nong? I got caught up in the art exhibition and quite didn't have the time to call. But I had atleast hoped you would text me." He sounded hurt..

"Sorry P'..A lot seemed to be happening around and I forgot you would worry..I have some good news for you though.." he said smiling

"What is it? Are you the campus moon now?"

"Yeah I bagged a double title too..but tats not the news..I found Mom.." he said and waited for the reaction to come..

"You wat?? ......How?? .......Are you sure??....... But didn't everyone say she was supposed to be dead??"he literally screamed from the other end..

"Yes, P'..but she survived..and she came looking for me..remember the ring I showed you? It's hers.."

"Where are you now? Is she with you??can I meet her??"he was excited now..

Singto laughed.." Calm down P'..Yes you can meet her..We are at P'Kit's apartment..I ll send you the location and you can come over. Ok?"

" Send it immediately, I am coming over...see you there.." he said and cut the call..

Singto smiled at his antics while sharing the location..P' Wave has been more of a parent to him these last few years ..so it was natural that he was skeptical about the situation and needed to make sure he's safe...

He walked back in telling his mom tat she was going to meet an important person in his life and they're going get along so well as they all love art..

Kanya smiled at his eagerness, happy tat he had so many who cared about him..they then started to look at the album while waiting for Wave to arrive..

An hour later they had eaten some snacks and finished the album..Kanya decided she would make some tea for them and went into the kitchen when there was the sound of the doorbell ringing..

Singto hobbled to look in the screen before unlocking the door and smiling at P'Wave..

The elder looked at his leg in the cast and his eyes darkened.."What happened?"

"It's nothing P'..I ll tell you later..now come meet mom..you're gonna love her.." he pulled him by his arm.."Mom P's here.."

"Coming Sing.."she said coming into the hall and wiping her hands in the napkin..when she saw who it was she froze..and next moment she had hugged Wave,  tears streaming down her eyes..Wave also hugged her back.."Nā you're Singto's mom??."he said equally shocked to see her..

Singto stood watching the two...he hadn't thought mom would know P'Wave too..

Kanya nodded to Wave's question, pulling away from him she said, "He's your cousin brother Pei Kong..He's Qin shi's Son.." she stated tearfully..

"Wait so P'Wave s the nephew to whom you taught art on weekends??" Singto asked shocked..

Kanya nodded smiling.." You've been with your family all along Sing.."

Singto smiled,  happy tat P'Wave was more to him than a brother in name alone..they were related by blood..

Once the tea was ready, they all settled down in the living room sitting and sharing the flashback..P'Wave had also been kept in the dark by his uncle..He had inherited all his property and savings and now he wanted Kanya to take them back as they rightfully belonged to Singto..

But they both refused..Kanya said that she had enough and Singto was going to inherit all her assets. Moreover Qin would have wanted Wave to have it as he was his first son..She thanked him for being the brother her son had needed and for taking care of him..

"Had I known he was my brother I would have pampered him more Nā.." he smiled wider..

"You already do P'..When I am with you give me everything I need.." Singto smiled hugging him..

"Which brings us back to ur leg..Wat happened??" He gave him a stern look demanding an explanation..

Singto cringed at the look..he had hoped he would forget about tat..but seemed tat was not to be so..

He took a deep breath praying he could say it right without alarming his audience and launched on the story of his kidnapping..

P'Wave's hands became fists at wat Jay and Namtan had done..he gritted his teeth and waited for Kong to finish the full story..by the end all tat remained was worry on his face..

Mom was the one who voiced their fears.."Are you sure they ll be safe?? It's not easy for youngsters to take on a mafia group on its own..I am worried" she said..

"P'Lee and P'King will be with them mom..it's all planned..I am sure it ll be fine.."

Wave though was not convinced and made a mental note to talk to King about this..

Meanwhile Arthit's meeting with his friends...

All the boys were gathered at Tew's place. They had just finished mailing their resumes to P'King with their choice of hospital mentioned.

P'Lee had given them a training schedule. It began two days later and was gonna squeeze them tight for the next few weeks, as it was packed with different classes from morning to night..

But none of them complained agreeing to do everything the inspector asked..

Bright had already hacked into the various cctv's with P'King's help and set up a separate feed to the control room organised by P'Lee..

So far they had noticed nothing suspicious...

Arthit informed everyone about Kong's mom being found and wat they had learnt about his father..they were happy tat he had reunited with his mother..Arthit took his leave saying he had to look after his mother in-law, earning some whistles from his frens..

He pulled Tay along with him to walk him out..

"Tay how is ur hypnosis practice going on?"he asked..

"I still haven't tried it on anyone for real..I am using Em as my lab rat for now.. " he laughed nervously..

"Remember when I had gone on the medical camp and Kong had reacted to my touch?"

"Yeah..I forgot.. So how is he now?"

" I found the reason for his aversion..it's Jay..seems like he's badly affected Tay..I am at my wit's end as I can't see him tat way..I was wondering if u could use hypnotic suggestion to make him forget.."Arthit asked him..

"Yes I could try tat..it's been done before..but are you sure he'll agree?"

" I ll talk to him..I haven't told him yet..if he agrees will you come over tomorrow to try it?"he pleaded..

"Sure man..just talk to him..if he's ok with me messing with his head I ll be there whenever you ask me to." Tay promised..

Arthit nodded promising to call him by tonight, thanking him as he waved goodbye...

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Hi all...

This s quite a long chapter..
Had a lot of scenarios mixed in...
Hope I didn't make it too complicated 😅..

Do let me know your thoughts and if I move away from the plot..

I sometimes get carried away..

Thank you for all the love and encouragement..😍🤗