Strongest

051 | ...loving father

Since they got back from Japan, Forth kept an eye on his boys like a hawk. Especially when he found out from Bren and Blake about Jaron being bullied in Krabi by a pair of boys who happened to be his schoolmates back in Chiang Mai.

When they told him, it was just like how a proud uncle would do, full of praises for their older nephew. Bjorn was all out protective of his brother just like Forth expected. He knew he could count on him to always look out for his meek brother. He could just wish that Jaron grows out of his timid demeanor now that he is here.

Kyros and Atlas are now in their parents care since the chaos amongst the Ruangroj clan has been sorted out. Forth kind of misses having them since it was always rowdy with the four boys always running about in the house. He went in search for his sons and found them in the pool.

Forth had dropped Beam off at the hospital after breakfast. He sat by the edge of the pool and dipped his feet in the water. The boys were racing each other and their banters and giggles could be heard. He would never tire of having this scene greeting him.

"Daddy!" Jaron screamed as he runs to him when he noticed their father's presence.

Forth didn't mind getting wet and opened his arms to catch his son in his embrace. Once he had Jaron wrapped around him, Bjorn came and joined too.

"What's with the two of you, huh? We literally just saw each other like an hour ago. Don't tell me you missed me that much?" Forth teased his sons.

Both pulled back sheepishly and giggled.

"Well, we'd like to make most of our time with you and Papa. Soon we'll have the baby and he or she will need both of you more than us" Jaron mumbled.

Amongst the two, Jaron wears his heart out on his sleeve. He is much easier to read than Bjorn. The oldest prefers to consider each situation carefully before acting out or voicing his opinion. He only becomes reckless when it comes to protecting his brother.

Forth realised that the situation scares both his sons. All their lives they've grown up to a single parent and when they were finally whole, a baby comes along. They were used of having the attention to themselves.

"Come here you two" Forth said as he gathered them in his arms. "Even if the baby comes, both of you will always be loved and that won't change ever. No matter how many babies we have in the future, both of you can't be replaced"

Both boys hugged him tighter and have their heads burrowed in the crook of his neck. He patted their backs and released them from his hug and slowly got up to take off his shirt.

Forth jumped into the pool and resurfaced a few seconds later with water dripping from his head. "Come on you two! Stop worrying over nonsense. You're worse than your Papa"

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They were having dinner when Forth broached the subject of visiting his Dad in America, to spend time with the boys. Just the four of them.

"Hmmm...I'd like that" Beam agreed.

Both boys were excited as they will get to spend time with their Khun Bpòo. They always see Brissa, Boone and Friya but since Jared is always busy, he seldom gets to spend time with his grandsons.

"I've already arranged for the plane to be prepared. P'Tul will be joining us in the trip to monitor your condition, love. Just like he did when you were pregnant with Jay" Forth said.

"Grandpa Jed is the coolest Phi" Jaron boasted. "If you think Grandpa Bo is the best, he can rival that. Even if I rarely see him back then, whenever he visits he makes sure to treat all of us"

Forth could see Jaron's excitement and understands it. Bjorn got easily tainted with excitement, seeing his brother's glee in meeting their hardly ever present grandfather.

"How did you cope up with busy parents? Mine ended up divorcing and then hooking up together again after some time apart" Beam commented as they observe their sons sharing stories over their meal.

Forth snickered. "Well, I could pull up mean tricks to send them back home running"

Beam almost dropped his utensils and stared at him with rounded eyes. "Huh?" He said dumbfoundedly.

Forth spoonfed his husband before answering. "I was a brat back then. If things don't go my way, I throw a tantrum or sulk which usually doesn't end well. Either I wreck something, break someone's bones or end up getting hospitalised. I was that bad"

"Oh shoots! I'm glad our boys turned out to be angels" Beam commented.

"I wouldn't hold it against them if they turned out otherwise. I'll still love them" Forth told his husband with full of fondness. "The reason why I chose to work from home is to ensure I spend enough time with Beej. My Dad wasn't always around when I was growing up though he tries to, same with Mom"

Beam looked down at his plate. "I'm guilty of that. I only have weekends for Jay and he's usually with Mom and Bea...but I promise to work on that"

Forth reached out to hold his hand. "That's why we'll have a get away to New York then maybe hop around a few States before going back home. Business will still flourish even if we're not here. P'Kong is back in the game. Blake and Sora could handle both their departments and Phana can manage the hospital"

Beam smiled dearly. "You have it all planned out, babe"

"Of course, love. You and the boys deserve this vacation" Forth perfectly sold the idea.

Beam looked knowingly at him before snickering. "Oh Forth, if I didn't know you better I'd say you just miss Por that's why you want to go to America"

Forth just pinched his nose with fondness.

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A/N: I need a little fluffiness in my life today 😉😉😉 I guess... from time to time