"Tuan...how are you?" Arthit looked through his screen at his young boyfriend..the teen looked like he had aged years in a day..he had just left this morning and now he had bags under his eyes and looked like he had the whole world's burden on his shoulders..Arthit had made Singto promise that he would call him after the meeting...Arthit had waited since evening, but no call came. He was almost at his wits end..he had called P'Wave and Ná Kanya and spoken, so he knew the meeting had been over hours ago.

Still Singto hadn't called..It was almost midnight now..he had been about to make the call himself when his notification had pinged with a message from the boy..

P'Kit are you awake? Can I call you now?

Finally!!!!he had thought the boy wouldn't...without waiting to reply he had dialed the Skype I.d immediately...Singto had answered the call, but seeing the state he was in, was worrying Arthit...

"I am ok P'...It's just that all this is too much for me to take in...it's like the whole world is against me and my success s the key to Mae's happiness..for the first time I have a responsibility, a compulsion that I must win..it's like the honor of my family depends on it..and I don't think I can do it P'.."he confessed sighing, tears almost at the brink of spilling over..

It had taken him all his self control not to breakdown in the boardroom...he had felt burdened then and he still felt the same..he had turned the issue over and over in his head, but couldn't find a valid reason to avoid the challenge without dragging his mom's name through dirt..her reputation was on the line now. He had to do it..but he felt he couldn't...

"Tuan, look at me...where s the boy who won the double title creating a milestone in the history of kasetsart University?Where is that boy who made the hazers cringe with your questions?where's my cute faen who overcame his fears for me? You want me to remind u of every single one of ur achievements? Then I will..even if it takes the rest of the night..but don't tell me your gonna give up without a fight..cause that's not who you are..ok?"

"But P'Kit, all those times I never had any compulsion to win or prove myself.. I did it out of enjoyment and because I wanted to..." Singto reasoned..

"Then consider it the same now too..Ná s not going to be angry if u loose..no one s forcing you baby..think of how much u love her and make this your gift that shows that love..."

"But wat if I fail P'..and mom ends up being humiliated?"

"You won't, ever, so don't think about it..think positively, give it ur full effort, but don't expect recognition..it's hard cause ur not the direct son to khun Ruangroj. You are here for your mother. I believe you can do anything you set your mind to, Tuan."

"I wish you were here with me P'Kit..I know it's selfish and childish of me to think like tat..but if u were here I could even fight lions..you always give me that strength. " the torrents he had held back started pouring out now..he couldn't keep it in any longer..

"Hey baby, it's ok. I wish I was there too. But we both have our things to do right? Don't worry after this s done, am not gonna let u go anywhere alone..we ll always be together..is that ok? Will you like tat?"Arthit cajoled him. He truly wish he could hold the sobbing boy now..his heart was breaking him to watch the tears and not be able to do anything..

"I look so miserable crying over a simple thing na P'?...I am such a pitiful boy to cry over silly stuff..Boys don't cry do they?" Singto sniffled, rubbing his running nose on the sleeve of his shirt..

"Hey, baby boy..look at me..come on..tats s a good one...right..I know people may have put the thought into your head that boys should always be strong and never shed a tear, but all that s bull shit..We are not God to keep smiling through all our pain. Sometimes it is ok for boys to cry too..I know you feel so vulnerable..just think I am with u and cry it out...."

At this Singto just let go and hugged a pillow, crying harder..Arthit just kept whispering sweet nothings to him..letting him to bring out all his pain..once all tat was out Singto would be able to face his challenges better..stronger..he knew he would...

By the time Arthit had cut the call it was past 3 a.m in the morning. Singto had fallen asleep sometime ago, still holding the pillow..small sniffles still escaping in between his soft snores..Arthit had stayed watching the younger, he looked so cute and drained as he slept hearing Arthit's voice. The elder had taken to singing to calm the boy towards the end,when he found he was running out of words to say...that had worked miraculously well, putting him to sleep..

As he looked at him Arthit got an idea. He needed Singto to stay strong and not loose it in China. A lot depended on the boy's work there. He took up a letter pad and started writing...

It had been their favorite activity when they were younger, to drop tiny love notes to each other in places where they were sure to find them..Arthit had always written cute poems or heart stopping lines and had enjoyed seeing the blush which always creeped up the younger's face when he read them. While Singto, usually kept stuff like drawings or chocolate for the elder in return, with a line or 2 saying he liked Arthit's note..

He smiled, thinking how long ago it had been that they had enjoyed their carefree childhood. If he could only freeze time to that golden period, he would do it, trapping all their sweet times together... he thought of them now as he prepared 30 sweet notes.... each with a memento, a dried flower,a sticker or a chocolate wrapper that he had kept of his memories with the boy...

He put each one into a hand addressed envelope, spraying it with his scent..he even kissed each one individually before packing them in a box, along with a cute turtle plushie that he had since childhood..

He then called his aunt Kanya..

"Sawadee Ná...sorry for calling so early and disturbing.."

"It's ok son, you can call me anytime..did you speak to Singto yesterday?"

"Yes, I did Ná...he was very upset..I tried to calm him down. I think he's just overwhelmed with all the things surrounding him. To keep him focused and calm I wish to send over a package , can u help me with it?"

"Sure son, way do you want me to do?"

"The package contains 30 letters and a plushie Ná,just give him one letter a day during breakfast. The plushie u can give him on the first day itself..I hope they will help him relax and focus on the challenge without panicking.."

"Sure dear, I can do that..it's not much of a work..I feel so bad to be dragging him into all this when he's in no way related..but wats done is done and I didn't expect the catch I'm the clause..now backing down will only put him in danger..so he needs to get this through..I hope he ll be OK..."she sighed worried.

"He's a strong kid Ná, just wait to see him when he's all in control, ur board and tat bastard won't know wat hit them...he's a little lion just like you named him.."Arthit chuckled..

"I wish that happens soon..I just can't bear to watch him so broken and down...well how are you sending the package? Is it out yet?"

"Not yet, it's all packed and I am going to look for the fastest way to get it to you..maybe someone getting on a flight can bring it to u. I ll check. "

"Wait, one of our marketing head's s there and on his way to board a flight back right now..can u hand it to him?"

"Sure, just send me his number and I ll give it to him Ná..that makes it all the more easier and u can have it by noon latest..just don't show him the whole thing..he won't let you keep the surprise then..."

"Yeah, when it comes to you my son goes crazy....haha...and Arthit...."

"Yes, Ná?"

"Thank you for loving him so much and taking care of him..if not for you, your Dad or Wave, I can't imagine wat would have happened to him...even now I feel helpless.."

"It's me who should thank u for giving me ur son Ná..and don't worry..he ll be fine.."

Kanya smiled, promised to send the number of the marketing head shortly and cut the call..

Arthit picked up the box and his car keys and headed out to meet the guy..

Meanwhile Elsewhere...

"Are you confident you can handle the delivery Philip? Cause if u fail, or something happens to the kids then you won't be staying alive.." Danny asked in a threatening tone..

"Yes, I have planned everything well. No one knows our plans so they're still in the dark..I am sure we can succeed.."

"By the way a little birdie told me that faggot your brother in law adopted is now in China..did you know tat?"

"No, wat s he doing there? I bet he's upto no good.."

"Well he's there to take over China's largest business empire..R.S enterprises..." Danny smirked at the look of shock on Philip's face.."looks like he was rich all along..hahaha.."

Philip's eyes narrowed, the jealousy in his heart clouding his features darker....his brother in law always made it a better score against him...but he ll make sure to destroy him...he will..and when he finishes the man won't have a penny on him..nor will he have his son and that faggot..revenge was always sweet....

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Ok, so this was me rambling again, hope it was readable..poor Singto s down so let's hope Arthit's letters cheer him up...

So wat do you think Philip s planning?

Will he succeed?

Till next chapter, take care and thank you for patiently waiting for updates..😍

Update s just gonna be once a week from now..I am sorry about tat..😔