Untamed (Completed)

11. Complications

Silence fell over the room with Kong's words

"What the hell are you thinking, Kong? What about your Masters degree ??"

"I am planning to have my Master's degree on distance learning program Dad, I will come here for the submission of projects and for taking my exams, I will have my classes online....."

Kerkerai stared at him with stern and hurt eyes, Kong hasn't seen his dad this upset in a long time, all the same, Kong really wished he wouldn't disagree with him on this matter, because....

HE NEEDED TO BE CLOSE TO ARTHIT AT ANY COST

That was the only thought in Kong's mind

"I want you to be happy Kong, to have a future..."

Kerkerai spoke in a low shaking voice

Kong stopped him right there

"So you think my helping Arthit is throwing all that away ??"

Kerkerai looked at him with a mix of emotions, a bit of anger, but mostly sadness. He rose from his chair and placed his hand on Kong's shoulder

"Kong, I know you have feelings for this guy, but don't put all of your hopes into him...."

Kong and his dad has always had an amicable relationship. Very few times they had actually been really upset with each other, this was one of those times.

"I just want to know why ??"

Kerkerai asked heavily

"I don't know. I...I just...it feels right, in my heart "

Kong replied, his dad exhaled deeply. Kong knew his answer wasn't what he wanted to hear

"I just want what's best for you, son"

"What exactly are you trying to say, Dad ??"

Kerkerai has never been good with direct talks, and his discomfort was visible. His hand was no longer on Kong's shoulder, he was pacing back and forth, rubbing his temple with his thumb and index finger, his nervous habit

"I don't want to see you hurt, and I'm not blind Kong, You're falling hard for Arthit, and I don't know if he has the capacity to return that "

His words cut deep into Kong's heart, maybe because there was truth in them. Kong doesn't know what Arthit was emotionally capable of. He know Arthit has affection for him, but whether or not it will ever be more than as a care taker, Kong has no idea

But , Kong wished he could make his dad understand what he feels about Arthit......

Kong has always been a compliant person, never forcing his opinions or desires on anyone. This time was different. He won't just stand idly by and watch Arthit walk away from his life. He won't put that kind of hurt on Arthit, or on himself, for that matter

"Please understand, Dad. I need to do this. All my life I've read about people who've had that moment in their life where a big decision had to be made. I think this is my moment , my leap of faith. I'm going no matter what, but I'd really like it if you were on board "

"Sorry, Kong....I can't do this "

Kerkerai scrubbed his hand across his face before turning and walking away

Kong remain on the spot in stunned silence, the warm night air taking on a sudden chill.

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Roger and Charlie followed Kerkerai out in the garden

Roger stepped up and put his hand on his friends shoulder