Arthit's POV

We bid Our good byes all those Chinese pairs.. 

Crazily  in love they all are... 

I wish someday me and long will be like these couples... 

Inspiring  young couple.. 

Knott Inform me that we're  going to be In Japan fr next 10 hours. 

Catching our next new aeroplane..

Knott is having  a family house in Japan too.. Cause he is half Thai and half Japanese..   

After spending some wonderful time in Japan.  We boarded our next plane I was dead tired by the end of the day. 
So the instant my head hit back if seat I was out just like that.

"Welcome To Rajiv Gandhi International  Airport "

Someone is shaking me

" Ai'Arthit Wake Up.  Let's Bring On the Business"

We reached our hotel after almost 5 hours after we landed. After freshing up. 

I texted Kong  because..  I know he is on the way to his intern classes too.. 

I regret not dwelling much on his trip.. 

But I have my own reason to do that.

Flashback:

"P'Bright" Rome yelled once he stepped into canteen. 

"hello love" bright cooed.. 

Something is in the air..  Its getting dense by every passing second.. 

I shift in my seat uncomfortably.. 

Knott taps on Toota's shoulder. 

Toota shrugs..
Rome glares at Toota.

" Don't u dare shrug P" he glared again.. 

"Nong  ghah*#hajajKabb....... " Toot babbled something inaudible. 

" what is it? " I butted in. 

" this P doesn't believe in me.  Is asked P Toot to help and he helped  bright be paying his cousin to be my best frnd and I trusted him..  I thought we're  real best frnds.   But all that was just an act..  He ain't my friend.  Now Bright Ain't my Boyfriend either.  "

Rome just walked away after that. 

Bright stunned witless there. 

Toot blinked several times thinking it's just his imagination ..  But sadly it's the truth...

Bright  Stilled fr few moments  and walked away in opposite​  direction in Which  Rome went. 

Toot let out long but loud sigh..  Hitting his forehead with his palm..

When I was about  to ask him Knott stopped me.. 

After a week.. 

I saw bright in most breakdown moment..  He is lost in his thoughts didn't even  realise he was crying.. 

He kept on mumbling  something randomly., 

I secretly texted our group  to come to us. 

. I held bright's hand and asked him quietly.  

. "what exactly happened?"  he stayed silent.  Didn't even bother looking at me. 

"hey bright I'm sorry " to it who just arrived said.  No change in him. 

We all started getting  nervous . 

Suddenly  came front and blocked Bright's view.  We all thought he was trying to distract brights  deep thoughts...  UNTIL  I noticed him glancing back every now and then.. 

There they really... Rome &  Nai.....

Nai looking  longingly  at Rome,  who just returned him his little awkward smile.. 

I was stunned and my hands holding brights  tensed. 

He looked up but toot  is blocking  him. 

Once he saw the scene playing in front I saw something that reminded me of most miserable moment of my life.

Our Naughty Almost Sickly Stupid BRIGHT just dissapeared right in front of my eyes.  He is broken. 

Toot was frozen at his place as he saw how his best friend's  world crumpled down. There are many emotions playing in his eyes.  But I could see that everything Bright was going thru even he is feeling them. 

We took Bright to his dorm we planned to stay but he said he needed some alone time.  Even though we hesitated I just agreed and brought Toot along with me. 

We're walking in nearby Park because both us doesn't wanna leave him alone.  Then Nai &  Rome came to same Park enjoying thier Ice-cream. 

Toot was about to explode with his rage but I some how knocked some sense into him that our friend's reputation in final year is also important  for us now. 

I went to bring some lemonade for both of us. 

When I went back to Toot I saw Red.  That shameless Nai is holding collar of Toot,  where Rome was holding his own cheek which had fingerprints.  But the coast is clear there's no one around from our university. 

I stepped between them and separated them using my Head Hazer attitude. 

I looked straight into Rome's eyes and saw the same sincere look he gave us all when both he and Bright started dating. 

"Why did you break up with him,  Rome? " I said. 

He blinked.  And composed himself to answer me.

" He doesn't trust me P. " he said. 

I scoffed.   I mean really? We'll know Bright. He doesn't mean all those he speaks but when he says that we're his friend he'll die fr them.  And With Rome It's even more deep connection. 

Toot was fuming again but still in his place without a movement. 

"Cut the Cray, Rome.  We'll know it's not the sole reason.  Now tell me everything."

" You want to know the truth?  Fine I'll say. Assure me that I'll never need to explain the same thing to everyone of u individually. Okay,  P?  "

" Go and tell the dumb reason u have to leave my friend" this time Toot Spoke.

" I can't see myself anymore in that relation.  Everything I do doesn't seem like it's Me who is doing it.  I don't have my freedom.  Its not like I'll go around people and cheat behind his back. But everywhere I go he appears.  He holds my heart but that doesn't give him rights to control my life. He's.... he's like controller. Why do I need to say everything about me to me?  What's the point in asking when he'll eventually end up doing a research about everything I say. I wanted to take care of my partner too but he always shoos me away and does it all alone. I go out with friends he'll Call every 30 mins or he'll show up 'accidentally'.  I'll say or ask about some interesting thing I wanna do he'll say all positive and negative points about it.  When do I enjoy and explore things by myself.? Why can't I just do,  fail and return to him for comfort.? I mean can't he just accept me with my own failures?  Is it that bad to want to learn my own Life lessons?  P... Tell me am I so wrong to want live my Life on my own terms..  .. " his voice cracked at the end.

I stood there frozen.  I do the same thing with kongpob.  His every word felt like a slap to my face.  Every question  made me look fr some defence on my behavior.  What if Kong thinks the same about me. 

It's not time to think about yourself,  arthit. I reminded myself. 

I didn't even hear Breathing of Toot.

"Didn't You ever see Love he had behind all those things he did.? He didn't wanna see you hurt when u go to new place.  So he followed but he never disturbed you,  he just used to stare at u from distance.  He didn't want you to loose your confidence so he spent most of his free time to check on ur interests so he could warn u before hand About risks you would be going to face.  He never wanted to burden you so he did most of the things so you would be relaxed.  Instead of seeing sunny side of a person u chose to see flaws on other side.  Did you ever really think what he must be going through because of your own Dilemma.?  He's...... "

Toot was panting by the end of his lines.. 

All those he said were right.  But some where inside I found all Rome's questions tugging at my heart. 

"  If Our parents never allowed us to  have our first steps on our own by stumbling every now and then ,  we would've never learnt how to walk.  That's how a relation always stands "
This time the vulnerable  look in Rome's face dissappeared.  There's look of determination. 

" Now I can see why I never enjoyed your theories and how your lame judgements.  WE all  are so different. You are kind of person who wants to stay in touch with Friends through phone where  we're people who like to build our houses together in same place. "  I blurted out. 

Everyone were suddenly looking Inn my direction as if I got another head. 
I realised that I just said that Rome isn't in my Likeable List. 

" Ai'Bright..  I was just....  " Toot was unable to finish his lines.   Suddenly he just started looking at his shoes as of they are interesting. 

I turned around to see bright.. red puffy eyes..  Pink nose..   Messy hair...  In his Brown tank top with black shorts and flip flops.  Looking at us as if he doesn't even know us anymore. 

His eyes met my eyes and I suddenly felt so self conscious.  Its like I just threw his favourite Teddy bear into trash can. 

He cleared his throat and I'm still unable to look at him.. 

" I came to get u guys inside my dorm cause I know u won't be leaving me all alone here anyway..   But...  " he trailed off.  I betrayed him.  His trust on frnds that they will be liking everything he do  I failed my friendship. 

I turned around and about to walk away when... 

" Thank You Rome.... " I can't focus on anything fr a moment after he said that..  it's a slap to anyone . When his friend chose to trust his ex BF over his best friend. 

"....  Thought that we had a spark when we first met and u were constantly on my mind. I believed that we're meant to be as everything is perfect around us.  U were perfect for me is always a thought running behind my mind.  I did put my 100% in this relationship to work.  Apparently we both want two different things here.  I wanted to Care for you but wanted to Dare for new Life.  Sometimes in a relationship  Magic,  Spark,  Miracles similar statements aren't all that's needed..  Simple understanding behind actions of your partner can do.  Anyways I learnt that all my efforts for you never comforted you. " he took a breathe and said again.  

" All this while I thought my love wasn't enough for you so you left. But Now I'm free from guilt and I'll definitely  move on.  I guess this the closure I needed.  I hope u can have a great life ahead. " he said to Rome and turned to face us 

My mouth fell open I never saw Bright Being this mature enough. 

" That's the best thing I had done in my life but having u both as my friends is what I'm so grateful about. "

I hugged him immediately.  And after few moments.  He went to Toot who is still frozen in his spot. 

Bright Hugged Toot and said"  I know u care about me but I really never expected you could read me like back of your hand.  I wish someday I can know u the same way "

Toot's eyes are filled with unshed tears. 

I smiled looking at them. 

End of flash back.

After That Incident my ways to show my love for kongpob did change but for better. 

But after a tear I'm still stuck on those questions by Rome. 

Even though I'm sure that Kong isn't anything like him once the fear of misunderstanding my intentions instilled it can't be easily gone. 

So today I thought whatever the consequences  may be I need to check where my boyfriend went. 

A little background work on his University doesn't hurt..  Right? 

I opened my laptop Google "Lovely Professional University" 

It's given   Punjab,  India. 

Every single limb in my body Froze.
I can't breathe. 

What? All those haunting memories came back..  India..  Tew..  His brother..  Gay..  Boy friend..  Hate crime..  Why?  Why should Kong be in here?  Why now? How is he?  When is last time he spoke to me?  Why didn't he tell me?  Why?  Why?  Why?  Why?  What if he goes through same...   No no no no..   No damn fucking no..  This can't be happening..  He'll freak out. 

I need to react fast..  He'll with the campaign I need to attend my boyfriend first.. 

I wanted to go to Kongpob No Matter what..  So I opened   makemytrip.com website and typed my destination  to book a ticket.! 

But I was dumbfounded after watching the result.. 

Wait..  Where Am I?  I heard Knott say something like Delhi.. 

Oh My Gosh..  This is crazy..  I'm in INDIA TOO..  😐😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😵😵😵😵

AND My Kong Is Just 6,Hours away from me.. 'S I X HOURS.. 

Am I dreaming or this is all delusional..  Its been 2 weeks I last saw him..   

I dialed that familiar number.

"Hello " I said   

" Sawadee  khrap P " he said with pure happiness laced his words.. 

" I Love You Kong "

" Ummm...  P" he trailed off

Cal Got disconnected and my heart almost stopped.  I felt ground beneath me shake. 

My phone started ringing but I can't feel my body now.  My blood run cold..  This can't be happening. 

Last thing I saw was Bright Yelling something and everything  went blank.. 
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A/N:

I know I'm bad and evil for two reasons one is fr being late and another is for Cliffhanger.  

Honestly I was amazed u Stil care fr this story..  No promises this time like bfre but as all my readers are my close friends I'm not gonna dissappoint you anymore.! 

Thanks for being all Patient.   Love You all.  

~~~~~Sam