Untamed (Completed)

4. Maria

Days went by surprisingly fast. Arthit and kong has gotten into a good routine and he has proven to be a quick learner.

It's been a week and half since kong found him, Arthit has learned to take care of all his bathroom and dressing necessities with Kong and Roger's help. Kong has focused his efforts on teaching Arthit to use utensils while eating and was trying his best to get him to talk.

So far Kong has had zero success in getting him to say anything.

Today Dr Maria was coming over to see Arthit and Kong was worried.

"How are you feeling about Dr Maria's visit ??"

Roger's voice startled kong

"Nervous, I guess. I'm worried Doctor Maria will want to remove Arthit from here,"

Kong confessed his fear

Roger gave him an understanding smile

"She won't. I think you'll like Maria She is very caring...a lot like Shelly was"

Roger's voice was thick with emotions as he spoke, his late wife's name.

She died on the operation table under Dr Roger's hand, few years ago, that was the last day of Roger in a hospital as a doctor. He couldn't forgive himself for her death.

Kong hopes this evening won't be too difficult for him...seeing his former sister-in-law.

He was quick to change the subject

"I need to get going. I've got the group running some field tests today, and I don't want to be late."

Roger hurries off without another word. Kong's heart clenched painfully in his chest at Roger's retreating form. He can't even imagine the daily heartache he endures. Kong doesn't think he would do as well as him in his position.

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Arthit and Kong were sitting on the couch when Dr. Maria arrived

She reminds Kong a great deal of her sister, Shelly - same height and physic, same pale skin tone, same icy blue eyes. The only difference was her hair. Shelly's had been brown and straight but Dr. Maria's were a golden blonde, full of gentle waves.

"Kong, this is Dr. Maria, and Maria this is Kong"

Roger made the short introduction.

She reached for Kong's hand, shaking it lightly, a polite smile on her face.

Arthit seemed uncomfortable with a stranger being near him; he has buried his face in Kong's neck, holding him from behind, refusing to meet Dr. Maria's eyes.

"I assume..... this is Arthit"

Her voice was intrigued

Kong was sure he presented an interesting case for her.

Kong nodded in acknowledgement of her assumption

There were a few moments of awkward silence as Dr. Maria, Roger, and Kong looked between each other. Arthit still has his face hidden in Kong's crook of neck, holding tightly from behind.

Roger was the first to come out of the awkwardness

"Have a seat, Maria... I'm sure you have lots of questions"

Dr. Maria shook her blonde waves, like she's clearing her mind.

"Yes, I do. Thank you."

Kong watched Dr. Maria as she settled herself in the chair, near the couch. She pulled a long writting pad and pen from her brief case and settled a pair of reading glasses on the bridge of her nose before turning her gaze on them.