Kongpob didn't know that meeting Arthit's family members will be making him soo nervous.

It's been one month since Arthit proposed him. Kongpob called his parents the next day announcing that he was engaged. Kongpob's parents were beyond excited, especially his mom.

Even though Kongpob had heard many stories of how Arthit's aunt had looked after him after his parents' death he hasn't quite meet them. Learning from Arthit's stories Arthit's family is a joint family. Arthit's family lives in Vietnam, they have a big mansion there. Arthit's great grandparents migrated to Vietnam because of family issues and they started a company there.

Their business started to spread wide and gain a lot of attention from the media and business world. They have many branches in Thailand but the head office is in Bangkok where Arthit is currently the CEO. Other branches are looked after by his uncles and their children in different parts of Asia.

Kongpob looked out of the window in awe, they were in Nha Trang. A beautiful coastal city, Kongpob heard from Arthit that they could see the sea from their mansion.n

Kongpob watched the car stop in front of a large silver gate, the security saluted at Arthit who smiled at him before the large gate opened up for them giving the full view of the big white mansion in front of them.

"Wow! Dad, you lived here!?" April gasped.

"Ow!" April hissed as she rubbed her head where her girlfriend smacked her.

"Lower your tone, April," Laya rolled her eyes.

Arthit and Kongpob exchanged looks and they both covered their mouth as they tried to stop laughing.

Kongpob had asked Laya to tag along with them since she's a family member too. Kongpob had to convince Wang for getting permission to let her tag along with them. The latter was scared whether his daughter would be judged for being a low class. But Arthit assured him that nothing like that would happen since his family was open-minded.

Wang finally gave in and asked Laya to call him every day on their two weeks visit there.

"Yes April, I lived here before I came back to Thailand," Arthit replied.

Arthit heard April mutter about how fancy her father was making him chuckle.

Arthit turned his face towards Kongpob who looking nervously as the car parked in front of the mansion.

"Kong, you okay love?" Arthit asked as he placed a hand on his shoulder.

Kongpob flinched but he soon turned towards Arthit and nodded his head.

"All of them are here?" Kongpob asked to which Arthit chuckled.

Arthit nodded his head before he kissed Kongpob's lips, "Don't be afraid, Love. They're gonna love you."

Kongpob pursed his lips before he nodded his head.

"Don't worry Mom, if they don't like you I'll make sure that they will get it from me for insulting you," April smirked.

Arthit's eyes widened, he turned towards April who was sitting at the back seat.

"April, that's my family," Arthit warned making Kongpob laugh.

April received a pinch in her arm from Laya who halted at her, she shrugged her shoulders.

"I and Mom are here for you, this is your family. You don't need anyone more," April said casually.

Arthit's eyes widened, he looked at Kongpob who was trying to muffle his laughter.

"Don't worry April, they already know about Kong. So no worries," Arthit smiled assuringly.

"Whatever you say, Dad," April chuckled.

"You're really a handful," Laya muttered.

"But you love me!" April clung onto Laya's arm making the girl frown.

"You two love birds we're getting out," Kongpob teased his daughter before he and Arthit got out of the car.

Arthit laced his fingers with Kongpob's who nervously looked at the entrance door. The security guard bowed at Arthit who smiled in return.

"Arthit, you're here!"

Kongpob tensed when he saw a lady of his mother's age walked out of the mansion.

Arthit looked back at April and Laya who just got out from the car before he walked towards the lady with Kongpob beside him.

"Aunt Lin, Swadee kharap," Arthit bowed.

Lin waied back before she brought Arthit into a hug.

"Aw, we missed you so much Oon," Lin caressed Arthit's back before she pulled away and focused her attention on Kongpob and April and Laya who stood beside him.

"Swadee Karp Khun Lin, I'm Kongpob Suttilak. P'Arthit's mate," Kongpob introduced himself.

Lin smiled wide, "Aw! He's really handsome Oon."

"Bpaa Lin!" Arthit wined making all of them chuckle.

Lin turned towards Kongpob and brought him for a hug.

"It's really a pleasure to meet you finally, Kongpob. I'm Lin, Arthit's father's younger sister."

Kongpob smiled, "I'm really happy to meet you, Khun."

"Aw, please call me bpaa, Kong. You're Arthit's mate, we're a family now," Lin smiled.

Kongpob nodded his head.

"Aw, April! You really look a lot like Oon," Lin's attention turned towards April who smiled shyly at her. Soon April was engulfed in a tight hug making Arthit and Kongpob smile wide.

"Welcome to our family, dear," Lin whispered.

"Thank you N̂ā," April smiled back.

April pulled away and brought Laya closer to her, "This is Laya, my mate."

Lin smiled, Laya and Lin bowed at each other before Lin turned her attention to Arthit and Kongpob.

"Everyone is waiting inside, your grandparents are eager to meet you all," Lin said to Arthit who smiled and nodded his head.

Arthit took Kongpob's hands in his and asked April and Laya to folow them inside.

Kongpob could hear the free laughter of elders as soon as he entered the mansion. The grip on Arthit's hand tightened making him look at Kongpob who was clearly nervous.

The inside of the mansion was beautiful. The contrast of white and bronze was giving the mansion an antique look. April who was awestruck by the place her dad had lived recognized many things which cost a huge amount of bahts in Thailand.

"Mae, Pae! Arthit is here!" Lin exclaimed.

Kongpob felt his whole being shake as all the members who were seated in the living room started to stare at him.

There was complete silence in the room, Kongpob could hear the confused gasp of April who was standing beside him.

"Swadee kharp, Pa and Ya," Arthit waied at his grandparents.

Kongpob gulped before he waied too, he stomped April's feet who was staring at the people inside the mansion as if they're enemies who are ready to attack them.

April and Laya waied at elders in the room, April could see how Lin was smiling at them.

"Finally you came! It's been long since you came here Arthit," One of Arthit's uncle who was present there stated with a smile on his face.

"I'm sorry Lung, I'm sorry everyone. It was really hectic these years and I wanted to introduce my mate to you all the next time I meet you," Arthit smiled.

Arthit remembers the times his grandparents and uncles had called him asking him to visit the mansion sometimes. He had come back to Thailand for his University studies and after that, he hadn't gone back to Vietnam.

The last time he visited the mansion was after his parents' funeral. The mansion had many memories of his parents and it made him emotional.

"That's okay, Oon. We understand you," Arthit's grandmother Achara smiled at him.

She stood up and walked towards Arthit and Kongpob, everyone watched the scene with anticipating breaths.

"You're Kongpob, right?" Achara's voice was emotionless making Kongpob gulp.

"Yes Miss, I'm Kongpob Suttilak," Kongpob bowed nervously.

"Mom," April whispered as she saw Achara stare at Kongpob.

Kongpob made eye contact with his daughter, he glared at her signaling her to keep quiet.

"I can see that my great-granddaughter is very protective of her Mom," a smile formed on Achara's lips as she looked at April.

Achara turned towards Kongpob and surprising everyone she hugged the young lad. A set of relieved sighs were let out.

Kongpob gasped.

"Welcome to our family, Kongpob. We're soo happy to finally meet you," Achara tightened the hug.

"Thank you so much, Miss," Kongpob whispered back, feeling overwhelmed.

Achara smiled as she patted his back, "I know everything that happened, Kong. Arthit told me everything. I'm sorry for what you've gone through. And thank you for giving our Arthit a second chance."

Tears whelmed up in Kongpob's eyes for some reason, he buried his face in Achara's shoulders.

"And please call me Ya as Arthit does, you're our family now."

Kongpob nodded his head.

Kongpob remembered how Arthit had explained about how his grandparents are strict. During the time Arthit was living in Vietnam, his grandparents were really strict with him. They balmed Arthit's parents for spoiling Arthit because of him being the only child. Especially his grandmother who knew everything about the incident that happened in Thailand which made Arthit's family move back to Vietnam.

So getting blessings from Arthit's grandparents this fast is really a plus point.

Achara pulled away and wiped Kongpob's tears before she took his hand and Arthit's in her's and joined their hands.

"Take care of each other and always be happy. You both are really destined to be together," she smiled.

Arthit's grandfather Keit stood up with a smile and walked towards his wife who smiled at him.

He patted on Arthit's and Kongpob's shoulder, his eyes conveying all love and happiness for the young couple.

"Everyone, I formally introduce our Oon's mate Kongpob and his precious daughter April with her mate into our family officially. Welcome to Rojnapath family, my children," Keit hugged Kongpob.

Arthit's uncles and aunts who were present stood up and clapped their hands excitedly.

Arthit pulled Kongpob into his arms, letting out a sigh of relief.

April couldn't help but smile wide at the attention she and Laya were receiving from others especially her great grandparents.

"Well, I'm a little disappointed that I can't execute my plans anymore," April pouted as she watched everyone getting along with her mom.

Laya glared at April, smacking her head, April rubbed her head. She pulled Laya into her arms as she laughed at the latter who was still asking her to behave.

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N̂ā- grandaunt

Bpaa-Aunt

Lung-Uncle

Pu -Paternalgrandpa

Ya-Paternalgrandma

I just wanted to introduce Arthit's side of the family
I know it might be boring. I'm just having writers block now and
I don't know how to proceed.
I'll try my best next time,
The next chapter will be more on the wedding settings and a little surprise for you all.

Love you all!!♥️♥️
Stay safe and healthy!!!

And happy birthday to our lion!!!🦁🦁