Kongpob sighed as he looked at April's room which was still closed. He knocked several times on the door but the only response he got was a shout from his daughter.

Kongpob walked downstairs and headed straight to the parking lot where his driver waited for him.

"Good morning Sir," the driver smiled at the Kongpob.

"Good morning Wang," Kongpob smiled back. This was those rare days that Kongpob could behave like himself with his husband gone on business trips.

Wang happily got inside the car, he was glad that he could see the real Kongpob today and he wished it remained the same but who is he fooling?

They patiently drove towards the office with Kongpob gazing out of the window.

"Wang, can I ask you a help?" Kongpob asked.

"Of course sir, I'll do anything for you."

Kongpob smiled, he was glad that people like Wang was there for him.

"I want you to arrange someone to observe April, nowadays she is becoming very restless. She's going to bars," Kongpob tried to maintain his posture, thinking about April just made him feel worse.

"I need you to arrange someone to keep an eye on her and please don't tell P'Simon about it. Okay?" Kongpob asked.

"Of course Sir, don't worry. I'll keep you updated," Wang smiled encouragingly.

Kongpob nodded his head as he looked out of the window. His mind unknowingly drifting towards Arthit. He remembers how Riya came to him and talked about Arthit being nothing like a rich brat everyone would think him to be.

Kongpob looked at his wrist where Arthit had touched him. Even though that was a harsh encounter after which Arthit didn't make any move towards him, Kongpob felt something special as if he was someone special for the other.

Kongpob sighed, he resumed looking out of the window. He had a meeting to attend in the absence of his husband and he doesn't want to get too distracted. If any mistakes are made Simon would grill him alive. But rather than that, his heart was giving importance to see Arthit and talk to him.

Kongpob's eyes widened when it hit him.

"No!" Kongpob shouted absent-mindedly.

Wang who became shocked at the sudden outburst pulled the car to a corner and pushed the break.

"Sir, you okay?" Wang looked at Kongpob who was panting, he was mumbling something that Wang couldn't hear.

Kongpob looked at Wang and realised where he was. He took deep breaths before excusing Wang telling him it was nothing and that they had to reach the office as soon as possible.

Kongpob's eyes watered as soon as the car started moving. His lips were trembling from how he was trying to control the son that was trying to escape from his lips.

"No, this is not possible. I thought I would never have a mate. This is not real. But the signs are too evident to ignore," Kongpob mumbled to himself.

He had always asked his mom when was young about how to identify his mate. His mom would always smile at him and tell him that he'll feel that pull. He would know it from their smell. He'll just know it in the depths of his heart.

A tear slipped down from his eyes.

Are you really my mate, P'Arthit?

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"That's all for today. I want you all to make things more productive. We cannot risk any damage," Kongpob said to which the department heads in the room nodded.

"Okay, meeting dismissed."

Kongpob smiled softly at everyone who bowed at him and left the room.

Kongpob's eyes darted towards Arthit and Riya who was leaving the room. His heart started to beat fast as he quickly asked his co-worker to pack the things and send the report at his table before he ran towards Arthit who already walked away from the room.

"P'Arthit!" Kongpob called out after he was out of the conference room.

Arthit and Riya turned their heads towards the source of the voice. Riya already had a smirk on her lips as she mumbled something to Arthit before leaving the place.

Kongpob walked towards Arthit, he looked around to check whether anyone was looking at them. After making sure that no one's attention was on them he turned towards Arthit who stood silent all the time with a small smile on his lips that almost made Kongpob melt.

"I...I...you...know...just...I...I want to..." Kongpob groaned as he couldn't even make a proper sentence.

Kongpob felt his cheeks heat up when he heard Arthit let out a small laugh.

"You're cute."

Kongpob gasped when he heard the compliment. He looked at Arthit with wide eyes, he saw how Arthit's eyes widened when he realised what he had said, his cheeks painted a dark shade of red.

"I...I'm sorry, how about we have tea?" Arthit asked as he scratched the back of his neck.

"No," Kongpob said, he almost laughed when he saw Arthit's smile fall and cover up with an alarmed one.

"I like coffee," Kongpob said.

He watched as the elder let out a sigh as he chuckled.

"So, coffee together?" Arthit asked.

"Of course!" Kongpob smiled wide. He felt his breath stuck in his throat when he saw Arthit smile wide with dimples forming on his cheeks.

"Come on," Arthit took hold of Kongpob's hand unconsciously as he started pulling the younger with him.

Kongpob stared at their joined hands, a shiver run down his spine. He could feel his omega inside squeal with joy. Kongpob unknowingly felt happy and.......safe.

Arthit only noticed that he was holding Kongpob's hand for the whole time when he reached the company cafeteria where he and to go for ordering the drinks.

"I...I'm sorry, I... I'll get the drinks," Arthit excused himself.

Kongpob let out a small chuckle at how the elder looked soo cute. He walked towards a table outside, under an umbrella. The shill breeze adding to the atmosphere. Kongpob smiled, closing his eyes unknowingly, he felt at peace despite a lot of things going through his mind.

Kongpob opened his eyes when he heard the noise of chair moving. He sat straight as he watched Arthit settle in front of him.

"Here," Arthit gave Kongpob his drink. He watched as Kongpob sip his drink slowly, his face soo calm and a small smile on his lips. He stared at his own drink and tried to drink it for him to only part his lips in disgust of the bitter taste.

Kongpob who watched the elder noticed his discomfort.

"You...you don't like coffee?" Kongpob asked.

Arthit scratched his nape in embarrassment, "Well, I don't like its bitter taste. Not very fond of it."

Kongpob's eyes widened, "You could have ordered a tea or any other drink. Why did you get this if you didn't like it? Tell me what you want, I'll bring it to you."

Arthit smiled as he stared at Kongpob who looked at him worried.

"Can I have Pink Milk?" Arthit asked.

"A want?" Kongpob asked, did he hear that right?

"What? Can't I have Pink Milk? I love that drink!" Arthit pouted to which Kongpob chuckled.

"I'm not judging here," Kongpob smiled before he got up from his seat to bring the drink.

Arthit stared at Kongpob back as he sighed internally. He still had no idea why Kongpob had called him. They still haven't spoken about it.

After a few minutes, Kongpob came back with a cup of Pink Milk. The latter passed the drink to Arthit before he sat in front of him.

For a few minutes, they sat their quite, focusing on their drinks and occasionally glancing at each other and giving small smiles.

Kongpob stared at Arthit through his eyelashes. His mind itching to ask questions but he didn't have the courage to ask. Kongpob took a deep breath, the time was going and he didn't want to waste any moment.

"Do you have a mate P'Arthit?" Kongpob asked suddenly making Arthit spit on his drink and start coughing.

Kongpob stood up, he patted Arthit's forehead.

"You okay?" Kongpob asked to which Arthit nodded.

Kongpob sat on his chair.

"So, what did you ask?" Arthit asked again, his face red from all coughing.

"I was just asking whether you have your mate?" Kongpob asked, his heart beating fast as he focussed on the drink on his hand. His heart aching at the question he had to ask his own mate.

Arthit stared at Kongpob who had his eyes focussed on his drink. Arthit inhaled Kongpob's smell when the smell was too strong for him to control himself from sniffing on it. From the smell, he could feel that his mate was really distressed and afraid.

"I have, but that person is with someone else. That person doesn't even know that his mate is out there for him or her," Arthit chuckled bitterly.

Kongpob's eyes widened, his eyes started to fill up with tears. He gasped lowly.

So he knows.

"Would...would you still accept that person even if he/she is already having a family?" Kongpob asked, his eyes still not meeting Arthit's.

Arthit stared at Kongpob, his gaze not falling once. He noticed how Kongpob was trying to control himself. His mind was telling him that the younger knew about them.

"I will if that person allows me. I'm sure that there's a reason why God gave everyone a mate to find. One day or another, even if you deny yourself, one day you'll meet that special someone," Arthit said, his voice holding soo many emotions.

Kongpob for the first time in the few minutes they spoke looked up to meet Arthit's black orbs to meet his misty eyes.

"Then, will you...will you accept me? Free me from this trap?" A sob escaped Kongpob's lips. He was glad that there weren't many people at the place, it was working hour do only two or three people were there.

Arthit sat frozen on his seat, his heart pained to see Kongpob soo desperate. His heart aching at every drop of tear that escaped his mate's eyes.

"K... Kong...you...you know?" Arthit asked with trembling voice.

Kongpob sniffles as he tries to smile as he nods his head.

"I'm sorry Kong, I'm sorry I didn't approach you early. I... I couldn't back them when I realised you were my mate during university days. I...I... I'll protect you but I'm afraid I betrayed you  Kongpob, my mate," Arthit sobbed.

Kongpob looked at Arthit with wide eyes, he didn't want to see those tears, he wanted to see those dimpled smiles.

"Please P, please don't cry. I...I betrayed you too, didn't I? By marrying someone and having a child when I have a mate? I...I betrayed you P'Arthit, I'm sorry," Kongpob cried. His eyes cast down, unable to meet his mate's.

Kongpob really felt bad. Too bad that he felt as if he was downing. The guilt inside him for betraying Arthit, not once but twice. First by giving birth to a child which wasn't his mate's and second marrying some other man who he thought was his mate.

Arthit wiped his tears, he wanted to strong, the alpha inside him growling seeing his omega tear up.

Arthit stood up and walked towards Kongpob and knelt down beside him.

"I'm not sure whether I'm able to do this but pardon me I'd I've crossed the line," Arthit said before he hugged Kongpob who was surprised by the sudden contact.

Kongpob smiled and cried at the same time. He hugged his mate back. He never felt like this in his whole life. The omega inside him was soo happy and contented just like himself. This hug was different from the hugs he used to get.

Kongpob nuzzled his face in the crook of Arthit's neck. He felt so much guilt at the same time it didn't feel wrong. His brain was telling him to stop and that he was married, he shouldn't be doing this. But his heart, his heart was telling him the opposite.

"I'm sorry," Kongpob breathed.

Arthit pulled away, he wiped Kongpob's tears with his thumb and smiled.

"If anything, I should be the one saying sorry, Kong. And I want to tell you something. I'm sorry I betrayed you, I... I've something to tell you," Arthit sighed.

Kongpob looked at Arthit with confusion written over his face. With what he knows, he's the one who had betrayed his mate not the other way.

"What is it P?"

Arthit fidgeted with his fingers.

"I..."

Before Arthit could speak, Riya came running to them. Panting as she spoke.

"Kong, Simon came. He's looking for you," Riya shivered as she spoke.

Kongpob's eyes widened. He stood up absurdly, his heart beating fast if Simon finds out that he has been with Arthit all this time, he didn't want to remember the consequences.

"Shit," Kongpob panicked.

"I'm...I'm sorry P'Arthit! I should go!" Kongpob ran inside as soon as he finished his words.

Arthit stood up and looked at Riya.

"I don't know what will happen now," Riya breathed.

Arthit's anger grew, his mind going back to the words Riya had told him about Kongpob and Simon.

I'll save you soon Kong. But I hope you'll forgive me for what I've done Kong...

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Now, what will happen?

Will Arthit get a chance to tell his secret?

Do you think Kongpob will forgive him?

Hope you didn't get bored with this chapter!

Hoping that all of you are safe and healthy!
I just want this lockdown to get over!
But what can we do? Stay home, that's all we can do for now!

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