It's been two months since Arthit started seeing Gulf and Mew, and his speech was improving daily. They feel he has come far enough to begin exploring some of his memories. Mew warned Kong and Rose, not to get their hopes up, everything won't come at once. He told them it's a process, and some things may never come back to him, but he believe Arthit was ready to start telling what he can

After Arthit's appointment last week, Gulf spoke with Rose and Kong, wanting to arrange a longer session...one they both need to attend with Arthit

"Kong, you okay ??"

Arthit's hand reached for Kong, as he made his hundredth pass in front of Arthit

Kong seek comfort in his touch, steadying his breathing, he replied

"Yes, I'm just anxious"

He can't even explain to Arthit why he was anxious. He knew Arthit can understand, but he dosen't want him anymore nervous than he already was

"Please sit down, you are driving me crazy"

That's the harshest Kong has ever heard Rose speak, and he couldn't blame her. They were both on edge today

"Sorry..."

Kong said, throwing an apologetic smile at Rose, over his shoulder

He perched on the chair next to Arthit, bopping his knees to channel his nerves

"You may go in now"

Receptionist's voice broke the silence of the room

Kong jolted up, rubbing his sweaty palms over the legs of his jeans before following Rose into the office

The interior was more colorful than he expected. Kong had assumed Mew's office would be calm and understated, reflecting his personality. Instead he could see Gulf's influence everywhere, from the rich, warm of the burnt orange walls to the worn Mexican rug on the floor

"Please sit down, Everyone.
Would anyone like anything to drink before we start ??"

Gulf welcomed them graciously into the office

Rose and Kong both wave off Gulf's query, but Arthit requested a glass of milk and a candy bar.......
Setting them all to laughing, taking the edge off Kong's nerves

They settle onto the overstuffed couch, Arthit in the middle content with his snack

"How are you today, Arthit ??"

Mew asked, sitting on his chair from other side of the table

Arthit took a bite of his candy bar, chewing slowly, chasing it with a mouthful gulp of milk before answering. Kong could see from the look on his face that he was considering Mew's question. Arthit has come so far in the time he has been working with Gulf, but he still has times where finding the right words evades him

"I am good"

It took several weeks of constant reminding to get Arthit to use I, and there are still times, like today, Kong can see he struggled using it

"Could you tell me a little more ?? Are you happy ??
Tired ??
Cold ??"

Gulf has mentioned to Kong and Rose that they should try and engage him in more thoughtful answers, not just generic ones

"I am sleepy...and happy"

Gulf smiled widely from where he was observing, a look of pride on his face

He and Arthit have worked hard to drill the concept of first person into his head

"Tell me about your typical day, Arthit ??"

"I like...to help Mom and Kong"

Rose gave him an affectionate pat, Arthit was great at running errands around the house

"What kinds of things do you help with ??"

"Take out trash, water plants, get the mail "

"Have you always enjoyed helping your mom ??"

Arthit looked at Mew with a confused expression

"Did you enjoy helping your mom when you were a little boy ??"

Arthit's eyes shifted to Rose's face then off to the distance, Kong felt like he was trying to take his mind back...trying to remember

"I...I helped make cookies. I...I..."

Arthit's face freezed for a split second before his eyes light up and he turned to look at Rose

"We...we had a dog !!"

He looked excitedly back and forth between Rose and Kong, bouncing in his excitement

"Kong!! Kong!! I remember!! I...I fed her, Daizy. And...and Mom...we walked her. I helped"

Large tears spilled on Rose's face, though she was smiling brightly

"Mom. Mom. Where is Daisy ??"

Rose's shining face dropped immediately, her gaze falling to the floor. When her eyes rose to meet Arthit's, the tears were still present, but this time an entirely different kind. These were the tears of sorrow

"I am so sorry, honey. She died a few years after...after..."

Kong's heart squeezed as Rose's hand comes to her mouth, trembling slightly. Swallowing down a sob, she starts over

"She died a few years after you disappeared"

Arthit's face was horror struck. Kong wished he had the words to ease his sorrow, but there were none. He wrapped Arthit's hand in his own, offering the little comfort he could

Rose took Arthit's other hand and the three of them sat quietly, Arthit was breathing deeply, trying to process this loss

"Are you okay ??"

Kong asked, leaning in so only Arthit can hear him

He shrugged, eyes cast down and he moved a bit closer into Kong's touch.

Gulf and Mew watched this unfold in silence, each with a look of sympathy on their face.

After several minutes where the only sound was Arthit's deep breaths and occasional sniffles, Mew breaks in.

"Are you feeling up to continuing on, Arthit ??"

"Yes"

"Just let me know if you need a break"

Mew told him

"What other things do you remember from being a little boy ??"

Kong can see the wheels turning in Arthit's mind once again, searching for answers

"I...had a blue room"

His eyes were squeezed shut in concentration, he was putting everything in trying to remember

"There were...trains on the wall"

Arthit looked to Rose, brow furrowed in a question

Rose, however, has no question on her face, she was excited

"That's right!! Your bedroom was blue with a train wallpaper boarder"

"Excellent, Arthit. What else can you tell me about the room ??"

Arthit was starring off in the distance, like he was seeing something else

"Two windows. I...I could see swings. We had swings. I helped make the swings. I helped...D...Dad"

The room was deathly silent. Kong believes they were all waiting to see what else Arthit will say

After several moments of silence, Mew broke the awkward quiet

"Would you like to tell us about your dad ??"

Arthit raised his gaze from the floor to Rose's face

"Sorry, Mom"

Rose's eyes reflected her confusion.

"Arthit, honey, what on earth do you have to be sorry for ??"

"Dad...I...I couldn't h....help"

His posture slumped and kong heard the sniffles of him tearing up

Rose brought her hands to his face, forcing him to meet her eyes again

"What happened to your dad was not your fault. You were a little boy, there's nothing you could have done to save him"

She wraped him in a hug, pressing his head to her shoulder

Kong felt a bit unsure of what to say or do, so he just end up rubbing his hand lightly over Arthit's back, hoping it bring him a small measure of comfort

"Arthit ??"

Mew's voice startled Kong
He was so focused on Arthit he almost forgot Gulf and Mew were sitting there with them

"Let me know if it's too much, we can stop. There is no need to rush anything"

Arthit moved his head from Rose's shoulder, though never taking his eyes off his shoes

"There was blood. Lots of blood"

Kong surprised by Arthit's words, not the content, he saw the crime scene photos, but to hear him speak about it was a bit unexpected

Rose's face was almost void of color. Gulf comes to stand beside her, giving her arm a gentle pat

"Do you remember what happened to him ??"

Mew asked quietly

"She shot him"

Arthit's voice was so low kong could barely hear him and his grip on Kong's hand tightened significantly

"Do you want to talk anymore about this today ??"

"No"

Was Arthit's curt reply

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"Do you want me to stay ??"

Arthit has been distant all day, and Kong was unsure if he wanted company

"Yes"

He hasn't even taken off his shoes from earlier. As soon as they came home, he went straight to his room, didn't eat, didn't watch TV. It was hard for Rose and Kong to keep their distance, but he seemed like he wanted to be alone. He didn't cry at all, just spent the afternoon sitting on his bed staring out the window of his room

Kong approached him slowly, gauging his reaction. He was still gazing out the window, though his eyes have that unfocused look of someone not seeing what they are looking at

"Is it alright if I sit next to you ??"

Arthit's nod was barely noticeable. Kong sunk onto the bed next to him, unsure what to say

Without a word Arthit slid down, resting his head in Kong's lap, his eyes fixed blankly on the ceiling. It hurts Kong, deeply, to see him like that. The last several weeks he has been so lively and talkative. Gulf's work with him was helping so much it's become a lot easier to communicate with him...until today

Kong could understand why he really doesn't want to talk, he just wished there was something he could do to help

Kong brushed his fingers through Arthit's hair as he watched his face, hoping he would respond to his touch. His eyes closing slowly, his head pressing harder into Kong's thighs

At least Kong can do this for him

"I miss him"

Kong was so surprised to hear Arthit speak, it took a minute for him to figure out who he was talking about. Kong has no idea how to respond, so he said the first thing that popped in his head

"I am sure he misses you too"

Arthit opened his eyes and finally focused his gaze...right on Kong's face

"Where do you think he is ??"

"I don't know"

Kong Whispered, opting for a completely honest answer

Arthit's eyes were thoughtful as he looked at Kong, studying his face to an almost unnerving degree

"He's in heaven"

Again, Arthit took Kong, completely by surprise, there was such conviction in his voice

Kong realised there's so much he dosen't know much about how Arthit grew up. Until now he hasn't been able to have much of a conversation and asking Rose always seemed a bit intrusive

" Who told you about that ??"

Arthit looked at Kong with confused eyes, so he rush to clarify

"Did you learn about heaven from TV or your mom ??"

Arthit's eyes take on a gleam...a knowing gleam

"I just know it"

Arthit's faith completely intrigued Kong, and he find himself really wanting to know his reasoning

"How can you know that ??"

"I saw an angel"

Kong's first reaction was to be sad for him, he was clearly confused

"Where do you think you saw this angel ??"

Arthit tilted his head slightly, a look of innocence on his face

"In the cave"

Now it was Kong's turn to be confused

"What ??"

Kong asked

"You"

"Wh...what ??"

Arthit sat up and took Kong's hand in his

"Kong is an angel"

Heat flooded on Kong's face, making him feel a little dizzy

"No, Arthit, I'm not"

He was undeterred, as a matter of fact he almost looked a bit smug, like he knows something that Kong dosen't

"Angels help people. You helped me"

Part of Kong melted at his sweet words, such an innocent uncomplicated view of the world

"No, Arthit, I'm not"

"Yes. I had dreams that an angel would rescue me, and you came"

His fingers touched Kong's cheek tenderly

"Wh...when did you have that dream ??"

The soft look on his face and his gentle touch were making it difficult for Kong to think, let alone speak

"When I was lost"

Kong could feel the tears stinging in his eyes

'How can this man be so amazingly sweet ?? And this is not fake or he was doing that to please Kong. That's how he honestly view Kong, as his rescuer, his angel.

Despite his conflicting opinion on the existence of heaven and angels, Kong was touched beyond words. He wrapped his arms around Arthit's neck and pulled him into a tight hug. Arthit's hands glided smoothly on Kong's back, holding them together

Kong never expected the conversation to take this turn when he walked inside, but if there was one thing he has learned about Arthit, he was full of surprises.

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"About time you actually answered your phone !!"

"Hello to you too, Aim"

"So, you don't answer your phone anymore, or what ??"

'Ahhh, This sarcastic Aim, I've almost missed him...almost....'

"Yeah, I answer it. I've been kind of busy here"

"Fine, fine. How's everything going ??"

he asked

"Pretty good"

"Really, Kong. I haven't seen you in months, haven't talked to you in weeks and 'pretty good' is what you're going with ?? I need details, please"

Kong couldn't help but chuckle. Same old Aim. He was glad the distance hasn't changed things between them

"How are things between you and Arthit ??"

Kong debated for a moment about exactly what to say, but it would be really nice to have a little bestie talk

"Fine. He...umm...thinks I am an angel"

"Okay..... Explain"

Aim was silent while Kong told him about Arthit's dream and how it was related to Kong

"Makes sense to me"

Aim said

"Really ??"

"Yeah! I mean, here he has this dream when he was stuck in a forest, in a cave, and who knows how long he had been there, he was missing for years. Then you come along, rescue him, help him. Seems pretty natural that he would think that"

"I don't know, it seems wrong for me to let him put me on that kind of pedestal"

Kong was more then a little startled when Aim let out a loud laugh

"You just don't see it do you ??"

"See what ??"

Kong asked

"That boy has had you on a pedestal from the moment you entered that cave. He's totally in love with you, Kong"

Even though Kong was alone in his bedroom it doesn't stop the blush from crawling across his skin

"I don't think he knows what that means, Aim"

"Maybe not, but that doesn't change that he feels it. He'll get there"

"How is May"

Kong asked, eager to change the subject

"She is fine but I am so busy these days, I hardly see her. She is really not liking my major. I am loaded down with case studies, everyday and dosen't have time for her"

"Are you enjoying your classes ??"

"Are you kidding me ?? I am absolutely loving them. It's the only thing that makes it worth it for May"

"So when are you getting here ??"

"What are talking about ??"

"Don't be weird, Kong. When are you coming for submitting your forms, you are starting your major too ??"

he asked

"Umm, I'm not"

"Are you freaking serious ??
What about your dad ??"

" I am getting my admission here, in Archeology, there is a decent college here. And I asked about it from ad too"

"Wow, you must really like it there. So are you planning to settle down there"

"You can say that"

"WHAT ??? and what about your dad ??"

"He likes Viang too, so he's moving here"

"No way !!"

Aim shouted so loud

"Yeah, I pretty much thought the same thing, but he said he fell in love with the area"

"Is he closing his buisness ??"

Aim asked

"No.... He will Visit there time to time"

"Wait, what will he do there all the time ??"

Aim asked

" He is opening a new factory here..... he is going to watch his buisness from here..... he will appoint someone in Bangkok branch to handle the work there, and as I said before, he will visit there, time to time"

"Wow..... Another factory..... So when is he moving ??"

"Supposed to be here next week. Found a house here and everything"

"So is he selling your house here in Bangkok ??"

"Not at all, Charlie will be living there, dad dosen't like to stay in hotels and he would have to visit there often, so we will keep our house, and that house, he bought it for mom.... I don't think he will ever sell it "

"Wow, that's so much going on kong"

"It is. I still can't believe that dad is moving here "

Kong chuckled

"How are you liking the 'Stay-and-Dine' business ?? Is Rose easy to work for ??"

Aim questioned

"Its very hard to discribe, we're either really busy or it's completely dead. We only have one guest over right now"

"What are you all doing to stay busy on your downtime ?? Doesn't sound like Viang is the most happening place on the planet"

Kong can't help but laugh at Aim's assessment of Viang

"No, it's definitely not. Arthit and I like to walk in the woods and of course we talk. It's a lot easier now that he's speaking more. And Rose has been spending a lot of time with Roger"

"Oh yeah? What's up with that ??"

"Umm...they're dating"

"You totally suck. You know that, right ??"

"What ??"

Kong asked, knowing full well why he said that, but it's fun to goad him

"Why didn't you tell me ?? This is huge !!"

"Guess I just didn't think about it"

"How ?? I want details!!Are they serious ?? Are they sleeping together yet ??"

"Oh my God!! You did not just ask me that, did you ?? I have no idea the extent of their relationship, nor do I want to. They go on dates, and for the rest I'm blissfully ignorant"

"You are such a stick in the mud, Kong"

After a few more tid bits of gossip and promises from Kong to call more often. They ended their phone call

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Kerkerai moved to Viang, into his new house. Charlie and Maria came with him to help him settle the house.

After the house was decorated according to Kerkerai's taste Kong asked for a treat, and his dad took them all to lunch at 'The Viang Cuisines'. It was a simple place with good food, and Kong has a feeling Kerkerai will going to be a regular there

"So, how long will you be in town, Charlie and Maria ??"

Kong asked, trying to make a conversation.

"Few days more, I like this place so much. I wish I could stay longer"

With those words, she turned to Charile and smiled

Charlie and Maria looks happy tog, and Kong was happy for them too.
He was wondering, was Arthit and him were the reason of meeting these couples.... First Charlie and Maria, then Rose and Roger.

Kong smiled at his own thoughts

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"Bye, Dad. I'll see you on Thursday"

"Are you sure Kong, you don't want to move in with me ??"

" I will visit regularly Dad but right now Arthit needs me the most.... "

"Okay, but if you change your mind, let me know"

"I will. Love you, Dad"

"Love you too, Kong"

Kong watched his dad drive back down the gravel driveway till the last cloud of dust disappears. He dosen't want to upset his dad. He loves him a lot and It will be nice having him here

The house ws silent when Kong walked in, and he wondered if Rose and Arthit were already asleep

When he walked into the kitchen he found the answer to his question. Arthit was leaning on the counter whispering along with the closed captioning. He has gotten a lot faster at following along since he started this method and the rapid increase in his vocabulary was truly amazing

"Kong !!"

Kong will never get tired of seeing how happy he was every time he sees kong. It never failed to make Kong smile

"Hey, what are you doing ??"

"Practicing"

"You're getting really good. I'm very proud of you"

Arthit's answering smile was nothing short of heart melting, leaving Kong scrambling to pick up the pieces of his brain

"Where's your mom ??"

Kong asked, Rose was usually in the kitchen

"Coffee with Roger"

"Okay, You ready to go to sleep ??"

Arthit turned off the television, smiling and nodding

He heads to his room to change, and Kong headed to his own. Kong was in the middle of changing his clothes when Arthit stepped into his room. Kong hurriedly pulled his t-shirt down. Arthit hesitated right inside the door, like he was unsure where he should be

"You can sit down, Arthit"

He sat silently on the bed, watching Kong's every move.

Kong was surprised when he felt Arthit's hand dipped into his hair while Kong was folding his discarded clothes. He didn't even hear him come up behind himself. Arthit sunk his fingers deep into Kong's hair, running them slowly, and kong can't help the low moan that escaped his lips

"You have soft hair Kong"

His words couldn't be more simple, but they heated Kong's heart to the core. Arthit's fingers continue to comb through his hair, all the way from his scalp to the end of his nape

Just when Kong felt he was on the verge of falling asleep, Arthit's voice broke into his relaxed haze

"Kong ?? Can I sleep here ??"

Kong turned to look at him, and he was wearing his trademark grin, making it difficult to concentrate on what Arthit just asked from him . Lately Kong haven't been falling asleep in Arthit's room. He still sat with him for a few minutes every night, more out of habit than necessity. Kong was curious if something was bothering Arthit

"Are you okay?? Have you been having nightmares ??"

"No"

Arthit's fingers went back to Kong's hair, stroking them tenderly

"I miss you"

"What do you mean?? I'm right here Arthit"

He moved a little closer, leaning over until his face brushed against Kong's hair

"I miss your smell"

Kong could feel Arthit's nose skim along the top of his head and he heard the intake of his breath too

"Makes me feel..."

Even with his amazing progress Arthit still struggles to find the right word at times

"Safe. I...I feel safe when I sleep by you. When I can smell you"

'Does he have any concept of how sweet he is??'

"Of course you can sleep here"

Kong told him softly

Arthit nudged Kong gently toward the bed, keeping his body close to Kong's

Kong's throat felt dry and his stomach quivery. He has to keep chanting in his mind that Arthit doesn't understand how his actions are affecting Kong

Once they were snuggled under the blankets, Arthit scooted close to Kong, spooning himself around kong. A contented sigh left him as his arms closed around Kong and it's only a few moments before his slow, even breaths signals he has fallen asleep

Kong's eyes were heavy and he give into the weight, allowing his own eyes to close, warmed by the heat of Arthit's body and his sweet, endearing ways.

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A/N: I know I skipped some time in this chapter, but I think you guys would all be bored out of your minds if I detailed everyday. Thank you all so much for reading and voting, and your wonderful comments too💖💖

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A/N : I am getting constant messages that there are some confusion about the correct order of the last few chapters.

So, I am  listing the next chapters in their correct order, please read them according to that order, to avoid any confusion about the story.

18. Daizy

19. Willow Tree Angels

20. I Remember.....

21. I Remember....2

22. Name of the feeling....

23. Pent up Anger...

This is the correct order of the chapters, if you get the wrong notification and had read them in wrong order, you must be confused about the story line.....

So please, if that is the case......

Read the chapters as the above mentioned order. I am extremely sorry for the inconvenience.

Thank you so much, to all of you who are reading and voting for Untamed.

I am really greatful for the love and appreciation you guys have been giving to this story 🙏🙏