Untamed (Completed)

12. Farewell

Maria was ready with her laptop...... for the second session of Arthit's hypnosis

"Listen to my voice, Arthit. Reach back. Pull out your memories"

Maria's voice was smooth, even tone, she used for her last therapy session with Arthit. It's a very effective technique. Kong felt his own body relaxing, his own mind reaching into his memory bank

Kong was feeling too relaxed, like he could fall asleep any moment. Sitting up straighter, he forced his brain out from its murky state

Arthit was beside him, cross-legged on the floor, his eyes shut in concentration. Kong took the opportunity to admire his profile. Arthit has a tiny bump on the bridge of his nose, and kong wonder how he got it. The morning light filtering through the blinds, highlights the angles of his face, his high cheek bones, the edge of his jaw.

Kong has honestly never seen anyone as handsome as Arthit. He really took his breath away

"Arthit...."

The sound of him happily saying his own name reminded Kong that he was sitting there none-too-subtly checking him out

Zoning in, Kong saw Maria has moved past the relaxation stage of this session and Arthit is now holding an old photograph of himself

This is the first therapy session Rose has witnessed, and Maria requested she bring some personal photographs to help jog Arthit's memories

Leaning toward Arthit and taking a closer look at the picture in his hand, kong found himself smiling. Arthit was about six years old in that picture, judging from his lack of front teeth.

He looked much the same then as he does now, same silky brown hair, same vibrant hazel eyes, same dimpled smile, though his teeth are no longer missing. Kong could bet he had all the little girls giggling on the playground. It occurred to him that he has never asked Rose, about what Arthit's personality was like when he was a little boy. He'll have to do that sometime.

"That's right, Arthit. It is you"

Maria encouraged

Leaning forward from her spot on the couch, Rose handed another photo to Maria, who turned the picture for Arthit to see. The photograph is one of Rose and Arthit, splashing each other in a pool

"Arthit, do you know who is in this picture ??"

He immediately dropped the photo of himself in his lap and grabbed the picture from Maria's hand. His eyes roamed the photo, a smile spreading across his lips

"Mom...... Arthit..."

His voice was excited, eyes glowing, making Kong wonder if he was remembering the event

"Rose, would you like to tell Arthit about this picture ??"

Maria asked

Touching his arm lightly, Kong draws Arthit's attention towards his mother

Rose leaned forward until she can easily look over Arthit's shoulder

"This is your eighth birthday. Your fa...."

Maria cleared her throat abruptly, cutting Rose's words short

Kong knew they were supposed to be broaching the subject of Arthit's father today. Maria believes seeing a photograph of him might trigger memories for Arthit

Maria talked to Kong briefly this morning, giving him a heads-up about her intentions for this session. Of course she didn't know he had overheard part of her conversation with Rose last night.