"Bright! Drive fast!" Arthit shouted from his seat.

Bright sighed, he wanted to talk back but he knows that in this condition he shouldn't do that. He looked at Prem who sat beside who was tensed too.

"Relax Arthit, Kongpob wouldn't like to see you like this," Knott caressed his best friend's arm.

Arthit bites his lips. After a few minutes they reached in front of the hospital Arthit felt his hands sweat as he rushed out of the car.

Prem rushed behind, he saw Arthit talk to a nurse before he started running again.

Arthit didn't even bother taking the lift as he ran up the stairs. He soon reached the private room where he was told Kongpob was admitted in.

Arthit opened the door panting he saw his husband lying on the bed with various wires attached to his body and the baby's heartbeat echoing the room. He saw Wad and Kongpob's mom standing and looking at him.

"Kong," Arthit let out a breathless sound.

Arthit watched Kongpob try to move so he rushed to his side and took the younger's hand in his.

"Kong," Arthit called again as he saw Kongpob's scrunched expression.

"P'Arthit..." Kongpob's pain-filled voice ached Arthit's heart.

"Baby, how are you?" Arthit caressed Kongpob's hair.

"Tired, the contractions kept coming and going. And Simba is kicking too." Kongpob opened his eyes to see Arthit and closed it again when the pain hit him.

Arthit caressed Kongpob's hair and placed a kiss on his forehead.

"I'm sorry I was not there with you Kong," Arthit apologized.

Kongpob shook his head tiredly, "No P, don't apologize. You're here now and that's all I want."

Arthit gave a small smile before he stood up and faced Priya who he didn't notice at first in the room.

"How's Kong, P?" Arthit asked worriedly.

Priya gave a small smile, "The waiting starts now nong, we are waiting for the baby to be in the right position. In his condition, it's not possible for normal delivery. We will need a c-section and I already talked about it to Kong. Along with that, we'll need him to dilate maximum to 7cm."

Dilating the cervix before c-section helps the drainage of blood from the uterus, before the onset of labor. Increased drainage may reduce the risk of intrauterine infection and postpartum hemorrhage. But in case if the pregnancy will be serious they don't wait for the dilation.

" In case the delivery will be early than the decided dilation it's okay, we'll manage it. In a maximum of 4 hours, we'll have the delivery."

Arthit sighed. He looked over at his tired husband who is caressing his belly. Arthit was in a meeting when Prem rushed in telling he received a call from telling Kongpob was taken to the hospital. Wad had gone to visit Kongpob and he's glad that he did. With the help of the maids, Wad took Kongpob to the hospital.

Arthit ran away from the meeting, good that he was at the closing end of the meeting. He handed the rest to Tootah and got out of the building. Everyone stared at their boss who was running like a mad man but Arthit cared less.

"Ahh..." Kongpob's small groan made Arthit rush towards him.

"You okay Kong?" Arthit asked worriedly.

"Yeah, just that he kicked hard." Kongpob smiled softly, Arthit caressed Kongpob's belly talking to their little Simba inside.

"Are you excited P? He's coming," Kongpob asked. A tired smile decorating his lips.

Arthit chuckled, "I'm...too excited that I don't know how to express it."

Kongpob chuckled. He took Arthit's hand in his and pulled it to his lips to kiss them. Taking in the scent of his mate he felt relaxed.

"I want to sit," Kongpob said breathlessly after a few minutes. And sit he did.

Arthit helped Kongpob sit. He stood close to his husband who leaned his head against his chest. He kept on massaging Kongpob's back as he held the younger's hand with his other hand.

Mia and Jake smile as they watched Arthit take care of Kongpob. Mia already has tears in her eyes at the love the two were displaying. They watched Arthit whisper sweet nothing's to Kongpob's ears and it brought a smile to their lips.

Arthit had his coat removed along with his tie, he had the sleeves of his shirt rolled up. He looked really worried when Kongpob didn't look at him but whenever he made eye contact with the younger he'll always give an encouraging smile to the other.

"P'Arthit! No! I can't handle the pain!" Kongpob screamed as he tried to breathe in and out.

They already had Priya in the room who was checking the position of the baby. Kongpob had a breakdown after two hours and they immediately alerted Priya.

Arthit held Kongpob's hand which had a tight grip on his.
He watched Kongpob's tears rolled down silently as the younger tried to bear the pain.

"The umbilical cord is around the baby's neck but the position is good. We have to take him to the operation room immediately. There's no time to waste."

That was the last thing Arthit heard from Priya before nurses came in and took Kongpob to the operation theatre. Arthit held Kongpob's hand until the latter entered the theatre.

Arthit paced back and forth in front of the room.

"Dad!" Arthit turned towards the source of the voice to see April and Laya running towards them.

"Dad, where is mom?" April asked breathlessly.

"He just entered the operation room a few minutes ago, April. He's having a c-section." Mia said to her granddaughter seeing Arthit wasn't in the state of replying to her.

"He's not having a normal delivery?" April asked worriedly.

"There are some complications dear. We can only wait." Mia said.

April looked at her dad who had his lips pursed together. She and Laya were going back to their dorm after April picked Laya from the medical faculty when Laya received a call from Wang informing that Kongpob was taken in for labor. They didn't think twice before calling a cab and coming to the hospital.

"Arthit, relax. They both will be fine." Mia smoothed her son in law's shoulder.

Arthit looked up at Mia and nodded his head. He just hopes the baby and Kong are safe. He knows how complicated the pregnancy was but he wouldn't change it for anything else. Everything was new to him. All these feelings and emotions were foreign to him.

"Dad..." April hugged Arthit who smiled as he caressed her hair.

"Your brother will come soon, are you excited?" Arthit asked to which he felt a nod against his chest where April laid her head.

"Of course I'm! Can't wait to meet our Simba!"

Arthit chuckled at the reply.

Two hours passed and it felt like an eternity for Arthit and the small family that gathered in front of the operation room. Arthit's friends left telling they had to manage the mattes at the company in the absence of the CEO and Arthit was glad how understanding his friends were.

In between the two hours after Kongpob had taken inside once few nurses came or rather ran in and out panicking the others sitting outside. When Jake asked a nurse they told that there were some complications and that made Arthit's breath hitch.

Arthit seemed tough outside telling everyone that Kong and their little Simba will be fine no need to worry at all. But April could see right through her dad, she could see that the words Arthit spoke were to convince himself in the matter.

Arthit's eyes widened when the green light of the operation room turned to red. After a few minutes, Priya along with some nurses came out.

"P'Priya!" Arthit stood up absurdly as he approached the doctor.

"How's Kong? How's the baby?" Arthit asked worriedly.

Priya took off her mask and smiled at Arthit and the others who patiently waited for her reply.

"There's nothing to worry, both Kongpob and your baby boy are fine. There were some complications, especially with the umbilical cord around the baby's neck but everything is fine now. No need to worry." Priya said and a group of relieved sigh was heard.

"Can-can-I see them both?" Arthit asked to which Priya chuckled.

"We'll have Kongpob moved to his room. He's still unconscious, after the medicine wears off he'll wake up. As for the baby he's taken by the nurse to clean him. We'll feed him some milk if needed after that you can visit him in the nursery."

Arthit took a deep breath, a small smile forming on his lips before he waied at Priya who congratulated him before she took her leave.

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Kongpob slowly opened his eyes. He groaned when pain pierced into his body. The pain in his abdomen was making him uncomfortable.

"Kong, you're awake!" a soft yet excited voice greeted his ears.

Kongpob looked to his side to see a smiling Arthit caressing his hand.

"Water..." Kongpob's voice was raspy. He saw Arthit standing up and pouring a glass of water before he walked back to him and pressed a button on the bed. The head of the bed rose up and Kongpob found himself half-siting.

Arthit helped Kongpob drink the water. After Kongpob finished taking his sip Arthit placed the glass away and then pressed a button on the wall.

"P'Priya will come soon, how are feeling?" Arthit sat beside his husband caressing his hair.

"Tired, can't feel my legs and my back and abdomen are paining." Kongpob has a small smile to Arthit when he saw his worried expression.

"I really got worried," Arthit sighed.

Kongpob raised his eyebrows.

"You didn't wake up yesterday as P'Priya told you would. I was really worried and...scared. She told me that your condition was critical during the surgery so it might take time for you to wake up." Arthit had tears brimming in his eyes, he tried to control the tears but it didn't help and drops of tears slide down his cheeks.

"P'Arthit," Kongpob reached out to wipe Arthit's tears, he can't help but feel a tug in his heart seeing his husband like this.

"I'm here now right, don't worry." Kongpob caressed his thumb over his husband's cheeks.

"Hey Mr. Rojnapth, good to see you awake." Priya walked into the room.

Kongpob laid his hand back on his lap and smiled at Priya.

"How are you?" Priya asked as she walked towards the bed with the nurse following her. She took Kongpob's hand and checked his pulse.

"My abdomen and back are paining," Kongpob stated.

"Since you had a c-section it'll take a month or two to recover from the pain. You've 11 stitches in your stomach and you'll have back pains too. I'll prescribe medicines for you." Priya said, she then turned towards the nurse and said something about a room before the nurse left them.

"Are you excited to see your little Simba?" Priya asked.

Kongpob smiled wide nodding his head, he had been itching to ask about his baby boy since he opened his eyes.

"We'll shift you to a private room and then you'll get to meet your little boy." Priya smiled.

"Before that, I want to tell something serious to you, Kong," Priya stated. She made eye contact with Arthit who only sighed.

"What is it, P?" Kongpob asked confused.

Priya took a deep breath, "You had some complications during birth and I had warned about the risks at the beginning of the pregnancy to you, Kong. Unfortunately, there's an infection in your vagina and we already treated that after the delivery that's why the operation took longer than expected. And the thing is you can't get pregnant anymore Kong."

Kongpob's breath hitched at the last few words. He bit his lips as he nodded his head.

"Take your time, I know the news is hard for you. After half an hour we'll move you to the private room and you can meet your baby boy. The further procedures we can talk about it tomorrow."

Priya patted Kongpob's shoulder before she turned away to face Arthit and giving him a small smile she left the room.

"Kong," Arthit placed a hand on his husband's shoulder.

Priya had talked about it to him an hour after the operation. Arthit didn't know how to react them, it wasn't his body it was Kongpob's. He knows the news might hurt the younger and it hurts him too but looking at the brighter side Kongpob had already given him a beautiful family.

"You-you fine?" Arthit asked hesitantly, he gasped softly when he saw Kongpob let out a painful chuckle.

"I was prepared for this P'Arthit, P'Priya had informed me, in the beginning, the risk I was taking and she gave me a heads up on this matter. I'm fine P, I really am. Afterall-" Kongpob smiled at Arthit.

"I got you, April and now our little Simba, Singto. What more can I ask P?" Kongpob tilted his head.

Arthit hugged the latter, Kongpob's face pressed against his chest while his hands ran through Kongpob's hair.

"I love you Kong, I really love you so much. Thank you for giving me this second chance to experience all of these. I-I-I don't know how to express how happy and excited I'm feeling right now Kong. " Arthit poured out his feelings.

Kongpob chuckled, "Thank you P for making me believe in love again. Thank you for everything you've given me, this family wouldn't be possible without you."

They stayed in that position for a few minutes before Kongpob pulled away and faced up to meet Arthit's eyes.

"Did you see Singto, P?" Kongpob asked excitedly.

Arthit's face lit up more than it already was hearing his son's name. They decided to name him Singto, afterall his nickname was already Simba. All thanks to his elder sister who chose the name for her little brother.

"You have no idea how cute he looked Kong! He looked exactly like you! Those eyes, that baby nose! Everything makes him soo special Kong!"

Kongpob couldn't help but smile wide seeing how excited his husband is when describing about their son.

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Kongpob smiled as he saw the hospital's baby crib beside his bed. He bites his bottom lip as he tried to control his excitement. He was just changed into the private room and Priya told him that she'll bring the baby boy to her soon.

"Excited to see you, son, huh mom?" April leaned on the chair beside the bed. She just came from the University after she got a call from Arthit telling Kongpob had woken up.

"Of course, how couldn't I be?" Kongpob chuckled.

"Pff! You don't need me anymore," April puffed her cheeks and Kongpob's eyes softened.

"April you know we-" Kongpob stopped when he saw April raise her hand with a smile on her lips.

"Mom, that was a joke! Of course, I know that you two love me and Simba the same. I know my mom and dad will never show partially. That was just a joke Mom, you know how I'm." April flipped her hair dramatically making Arthit and Kongpob laugh.

"Come here," Kongpob widened his arms towards April and she soon was in Kongpob's arms.

"I love you, my princess." Kongpob kissed her forehead.

"I love you too mom, you too dad." April looked at Arthit who ruffled her hair.

"I love you too, April." Arthit smiled showing his dimple just like April.

The three turned their attention at the door that opened. They saw Priya and a nurse who walked with her with a bundle in her arms.

"Your baby boy may have got a signal that his mom has woken up. He refused to have milk from the nursery before bringing him here." Priya chuckled making Kongpob smile.

"Excited to see him?" Priya asked as she nodded at the nurse who smiled at her.

Kongpob nodded his head, his heart beating fast as the nurse moved forward towards him.

"Here's your baby boy, Mr. Rojnapth." The nurse handed Kongpob the bundle in her arms.

Kongpob's heart skipped a beat as a pair of dark brown eyes stared at him innocently.

"Aw god, he's soo small." Kongpob caressed the baby's face with his index finger.

Kongpob bites his lips, his tears pooling his eyes as the little one smiled showing the tiny dimple to him.

"Oh gosh! He has your dimple P'Arthit," Kongpob whispered.

"He's just like you Kong, look at him. He's soo cute," Arthit couldn't help but admire their baby boy.

"My baby brother is soo adorable!" April squealed beside Kongpob. She had already seen Singto at the nursery but she couldn't get enough of the sight of her brother.

Little Singto yawned, his tiny hands moved up to touch Kongpob's face making Kongpob giggle at the action.

"He might be hungry," Priya said when she saw the baby touching Kongpob's chest as the little one turned his head to the side.

Kongpob smiled as he saw the little one trying to pull his shirt.

"Do you want our nurse to assist, Kong?" Priya asked.

"No P, I can manage it," Kongpob said before his one hand moved to his shirt's buttons.

"Okay then, we'll give your time. We may take our leave. Congratulations to you two once again and you too April. You've got a baby brother to pamper now." Priya smiled at April before the two left the room.

"Calm down little one, I'll give you." Kongpob chuckled seeing the restless little baby in his arms.

Kongpob pressed his breast, making sure the milk came out he then slowly placed it in the baby's mouth who sucked on it as if his life depended on it.

Kongpob hissed, "Don't bite me, Singto."

Kongpob tapped on the little cheeks earning a small smile from the baby who continued to suck.

"He looks soo peaceful," April whispered as she watched her brother who was slowly sucking on the milk.

Arthit caressed their baby's head as he watched the scene unfolding before him.

"I love you Kong, thank you." Arthit couldn't help but say it out.

Kongpob looked up smiling at his husband, "Thank you for staying by my side P'Arthit. I love you."

Kongpob closed his eyes when Arthit kissed his temple.

April couldn't help but smile seeing the scene in front of her. This was what she wished for her mom and finally, it has become true. She looked at her baby brother who was slowly drifting off to sleep.

This is going to be a new start for them. There might be challenges put forward to them in the future but the family is ready to face them. They'll make sure to protect each other and the small family they have made.

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