Memories under the Cherry Blossom Tree

Ch 18 I missed you...

Arthit was back at the hospital the next day.He had driven there directly from home that morning as Uncle Philip had not left until late last night.

The minute he had arrived he had sought out Tew and enquired about the practice session. Tew said that Kong had practised for about 4 hours and then they had dropped him off at his dorm safe and sound..

Arthit had nodded and gone to his allotted duty station wondering if he should text him and ask if he's ok..but then rejected the idea thinking it would make him look like he was desperate.

And so he had to endure the full day missing Kong..He couldn't wait for 4 o clock to come..He was posted at the opthalmology department today and there were not many patients, so he felt that the universe had conspired against him to make him suffer every minute by not even providing the distraction of work..

By lunch Arthit was so irritable that he started snapping at even the smallest thing. Tay who had come to have lunch with them looked at the others as though asking what was wrong..

" Dinner with Namtarn and not seeing Kong for the past 24 hours" whispered Knot softly so that only Tay could hear..

Tay had to bite his lips to hold his laughter letting out a snort in the process and Arthit glared at him.

"So what's the deal with Namtarn?"asked Prem quietly.

"She's back for good. I swear she's gonna get it from me some day. That girl doesn't know the meaning of 'No' though i have said it to her like a million times."Arthit growled stabbing at the chicken in his plate with pure vengeance as though it was Namtarn herself.

"So what are u gonna do? " asked Bright trying not to giggle. "If she finds Kong and recognises him she might try to harm him again " he said seriously this time..

Arthit dropped his fork and pushed his hair back, raking his fingers in..."Then I ll just have to make sure she doesn't find him."

"Do you have a plan?" Prem asked.

Arthit shook his head in the negative. He hadn't thought of the fact that Namtarn would harm Kong till now.

"Don't worry Arthit we ll figure it out. We won't let her harm him. Even if we have to drag him with us everywhere we ll keep him safe don't worry " Tew said looking at the worry in his friend's eyes.

"Why don't you call in sick and go meet him? U won't survive the afternoon in your present state."Tay suggested. He could see Arthit's state of mind and suggested the best way to calm him down, all this talk was stressing him out further..

Arthit hesitated for a second and then dropped his fork decisively. "I think thats what I ll do. I can't take it any longer, I am too stressed out I might make a wrong diagnosis if I stay on..see you guys later"he said and left taking his coat and steth from the chair.

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When the doorbell rang Kong was surprised. Who could it be at this time of the day?? Rome's class would not be over for another three hours.

He peeked through the peephole and was shocked..He pulled open the door "P'Arthit?? Wats wrong?"

"Is it so obvious that something s wrong nong?"

"So something is wrong then?"

"When did I say that?"Arthit asked coming in and dropping onto the couch.

"Oh come on P'Arthit, quit the games.Is everything alright at home?"

"Yes, all are fine. We had dinner together just yesterday remember"