Arthit

Arthit gaped at the chip as if it was bomb.
" What do we have here ? " smirking, Bright took out the chip from its slot.

" A SD card ! So cool ! Arthit , your Kongpob is a detective or what ? " He exclaimed investigating the chip in light.

" Give it back Ai Bright " Arthit yelled. He doesn't know why his heart was racing miles a minute, he had ominous feeling about it.

" What's all this Ai Arthit ? " Knot asked, worry lines etched on his forehead.

" Nothi- "

" It's okay if you don't want to tell us, At least don't lie " Knot spat.

Watching his friend's glowering face Arthit was in dilemma whether to tell them or not. Would it be a breach in trust if he tells them ? It was totally Kongpob's secret which he had shared with so much trust. Heaving a deep sigh, Arthit takes his hand through his hair
" Sorry Ai Knot it's not my secret to share. "

Knot nodded in understanding "I understand. But, Ai Arthit, don't get involved in some shady business even for love. It's not worth it. "

Arthit shook his head to acknowledge Knot's concern.

" Ai Bright he told you to return it. Didn't he ? " Knot chided, when he saw Bright connecting the card reader with laptop.

" Ai Arthit let's see what it contains. " Bright clapped his hand, eager to click on the video displayed on the screen of the laptop.

" Bright , no. It's Knongpob's . We can't invade his privacy like that. " Arthit chided.

" But- "

Ignoring Bright's complains , Arthit shut down the laptop.

With racing heart and sweating palms Arthit was dialling Kong's number. Kong didn't pick up. He kept trying, he had this guy feeling that something was wrong.

" Where are you Kongpob? " Arthit whispered to himself, feeling hopeless and defeated after calling Kongpob continuously for umpteenth time.

His heart was telling him something was just not right.
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Kongpob

Kongpob wandered aimlessly around the city, he didn't want to return to campus yet. He needs to calm down his mind and think for a solution before he will meet Thaksirat.

He still had one day before he will meet Thaksirat. He now realised mistakes of his ways. As Arthit said his destination was correct but the way he used to reach it was flawed. Speaking of Arthit, he will have to somehow protect Arthit from all this. His greatest mistake was to take Arthit to Suthiluck mansion. At first Sam was on his side but as soon as he uttered about giving Thaksirat a chance to prove his innocence he flipped. Kong didn't know what to do now. Who does he have on his side ?

His mobile vibrated in his pocket, taking out Kongpob gritted his teeth when he saw Sam's name flashing on the screen. Kongpob ignored the call. Sam called again, Kong didn't pick up. Kong gritted his teeth in annoyance when Sam kept calling continuosly even though for last half an hour Kong was ignoring the call.

Gritting his teeth in extreme irritation Kong took out his mobile to switch it off.

'Kong I know you are angry, Please pick up the call '
Sam's text flashed on the screen .

Clenching his fingers in a fist, Kong called him
" No matter however hard you try I will not break up with Arthit, I will find a way to sort this out. " He almost yelled as soon as call was picked up

"Where are you ? " Sam asked almost out of breath.

" None of your concern P'Sam " Kongpob retorted.

" Shut up Kongpob and listen, share your current location right now and return to your dorm as soon as possible and call me as soon as you reach. I am sending someone to assure you reach dorm safe. " Sam said.

" I have had enough of being your puppet P'Sam. Consider us done here. It was P'Nat linking me and you together otherwise we both know how much you hate me, you gave a practial demo today. P'Nat is no more, we are not a team anymore. Only thing you Chanaguns want from me is destruction of Thaksirat. It looks like revenge is more of your agenda than mine. " Kong ranted in one breath.

" Kong, listen- "

" No." Kong hung up the call despite listening to Sam yelling ' don't cut the call' .

He had enough, he wanted to get rid of everything, Thaksirat, Chanagun, Sam, everyone. Now that he is thinking again on his talk with Chanagun he is realising how big of a idiot he was, this revenge plan was never his. He was just a part, all the while Chanagun was pulling the strings and he was dancing on his tunes without even knowing. That's why old man Chanagun never created fuss even when Kong cut his words and acted against his advices, because he wanted exactly that. Chanagun was using reverse psychology on him all the while. How fucking naive can he be ? Didn't Chanagun himself teach him there's no relations in business, only relation is profit. You do business when you can gain from other party. All the while everything was infront of him, he could have understood Chanagun's plan ahead of time but he was busy being proud of Suthiluck brains! How fucking idiotic!

Kong dug out his mobile from his pant pocket when it vibrated once again, Arthit's text flashed on his screen.
' Kong Plz call me when you see this text, where are you ? I am worried out of my mind.'

Kongpob didn't want Arthit to pick up on his fear and tension and get worried that's why he didn't pick up his call earlier. Arthit had peculiar gift of pointing out what Kong wanted to hide. He could never hide his worries or insecurities from Arthit.

Pinching bridge of his nose, he dialled Arthit's number

" Kong , where are you? Why didn't you return yet ? It's 9 P.M. already! " Arthit's worried voice fell on his ears..

" I am on my way, don't worry. " Kong assured.

" I don't know why but I'm feeling scared Kong, something is not right, plz take care. " Arthit pleaded.

" I will be in our room in half an hour, don't worry. "

" Okay. I am waiting. "

" Do you want something ? I can buy on the way back "

" No, you just return safely to me. " Arthit said.

" Yeah, I'm just- " Kongpob felt something hitting him from back, he had no time to turn back to see what him, he was flung forward by the impact of collision. His body hit the concrete road, his head and back taking major injury. His age-old Nokia handset was lying on the floor, away from his reach.

" Kong....." He heard Arthit's voice piercing through the haze and dizziness he was feeling due to rapid loss of blood.

" Kong....Are you okay ? What happened ? " He heard Arthit's frantic voice shouting in worry . He wanted to assure him but his brain wasn't cooperating. He was desperately trying to assure Arthit as darkness pulled him in. Kongpob closed his eyes as everything went dark.

" Kongpob, what was the noise? where are you ? " Arthit's voice kept ringing in the air, pleading for the owner of the mobile to respond.

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Khun Chanagun

Chanagun saw his adopted son pacing in the hall of his apartment, tracing and retracing the same path while rubbing his hands in worry, deep lines of tension etched in his forehead.

" Sam, what have you worried? " Chanagun asked.

Sam looked at him startled " Nothing special Khun Por, normal business matters. "

Chanagun smirked, as if he was going to be fooled. He knew Sam was worried about Kongpob. Chanagun knew the argument and fight with Kongpob was staged, fake. Sam had grown fond of Suthiluck heir and he wasn't someone who could hurt the people he cared for, even though they could bring possible loss. But show of fight this morning was spectacular, Sam's acting was on point. If Chanagun hadn't known Sam from childhood he couldn't have picked up the fakeness in it.

Chanagun smirked 'I have seen more summers than you Nong Sam. Did you seriously think I would get fooled by the fake show you pulled with Suthiluck heir ? You have great acting skills though, I will give this to you. But you haven't learned the game yet Nong, you should have told the Suthiluck heir prior that you are pulling a drama. '

Chanagun came here especially to see Sam's reaction as he tell the good news to his dear adopted son.

" Let's have a drink together Nong Sam. " Chanagun motioned Sam to sit on the sofa.

" I am cutting in alchohol Khun Por" Sam replied.

Chanagun smiled a sly smile
"Pour me a drink then, it's an occasion to celebrate. "
Sam nodded walking to the liquor cabinet he poured a neat scotch for Chanagun.

" What's the occasion Khun Por? You look happy " Sam asked cautious.

" Nothing much" Chanagun shrugged " we got rid of Suthiluck heir."

Sam stood up in shock , his mouth forming a wide O. He took few moments to gather himself " But Khun Por, wasn't that supposed to happen tomorrow ? I had everything planned."

Chanagun waved his hand to the sofa
" Sit down Nong. Why wait for tomorrow, when we get opportunity today itself ? "

Bowing his head Sam nodded in agreement.
" You look sad Sam. You wanted him out of picture too, didn't you ? "

" I am a bit sad that you didn't trust me for the task Khun Por " Sam said averting his eyes from Chanagun.

" Don't be disheartened like this kid, more opportunities will present themselves. Get ready, you will get call from police station or hospital, you are his emergency contact. aren't you ? " Chanagun asked.

" Yes. Khun Por " Sam nodded.

Smiling, Chanagun sipped his wine, his vow was complete.

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Sam

"Mike find Kongpob, I don't know what you will do I want Kongpob's location in 15 minutes. " Sam yelled over phone to his most trusted man.

" Okay boss " Mike's voice boomed through other end.

Placing his mobile back on the coffeetable infront of him, Sam pulled his hair in annoyance. Why didn't he see that coming earlier, he had a gut feeling Chanagun would go after Kong himself. He should have alerted Kong before staging the fight. Sam knew that those photos had reached Chanagun and Kong was in danger now. His plan of keeping Kong safe had backfired spectacularly and now Kong was dead, because of him.

He had promised Nat to keep Kong safe and now he has become the reason of Kong's death.

" Boss, Kongpob Suthiuck had accident on X road around 9 PM, he is admitted in YYY hospital, the news is all over TV. " .

Sam cut the call and dashed to the hospital.

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Two days later

Sam checked himself in the mirror and smiled seeing his reflection, his look was up to his satisfaction.

" I look damn fine Ai Nat, your cufflinks suits me " Sam told his reflection, adjusting his golden cufflinks one last time, he kissed Nat's photo kept on his dressing table and left his apartment.

" You look fine boss " Suzy his assistant praised as he sat in the car.

" Thank you Suzy" Sam have a slight shake of head to acknowledge her complement
" remember what I told you, do it on time , you know I don't like tardiness. "

" Boss, are you sure you want to do this? " His secretary asked with slight hesitation lacing her voice.

Sam smiled " Never been more sure of my decision in my whole life " Suzy nodded at him " It will be done on time, you need to sign these documents " Suzy passed him a file.

Taking out his pen from coat pocket, Sam opened the folder " You have postponed my meetings for two days right ? "

" Yes"

" Good " Sam smiled. Car reached to Chanagun Residence. " Khun Chanagun and I have a meeting to attend, I'll not return to office today, you can take a day off if you want "

" No, boss , I will work. "

" It's up to you Suzy " Sam replied. Nodding at him, Suzy left the Car.

Ten minutes later Khun Chanagun joined him " How is Kongpob doing Sam ? " he asked sitting in back seat .

" He is critical, doctors have raised their hands. His lover isn't ready to give up that's why they had him on ventilator, it's futile excercise if you ask me " Sam informed.

"Young love is stubborn Sam, you too were same for Nat, even ten times worse if you ask me." Chanagun mused. " By the way Why are you driving yourself today ? "

" It has been many days since I drove Por , I wanted to drive for a change today. " Sam stretched his lips in almost smile.

Chanagun put a file on his lap " It's good seeing you smile Sam, since Nat left, you forgot how to smile. "

" I have reason to smile today Khun Por but leave my smile, Sanchez's had asked for a meeting regarding the possibility for collaboration Khun Por, what do you think about it? " Sam asked.

" Though they have become weak now, they have loyal customer base. I think it will bring us gain in future "

Sam nodded " I agreed with you Khun Por, I have talked to the Sanchez's CEO, we have a meeting in two weeks. Let's see how it goes. "

Chanagun gave a slight nod " See to it that it goes well " Chanagun instructed.

Their usual business discussion went on as Sam drove towards their destination. Sam smiled as he saw a Lorry approaching them at full speed through rear view mirror.

3.................

" What is happening ? " Chanagun shouted from the back seat as he saw a truck approaching them at full speed .

Sam smiled as he slowed the speed " accidents happen everyday Khun Por. People doesn't even bat an eyelash "

2

Sam turned back " You shouldn't have killed Nat, I knew since the day I held Nat's cold body in my arm. I just didn't knew you were the one that killed Suthil- "

1

* Crash *

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A/N : All your questions will be answered in next chappy.. I will post it tonight 🙏

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