The Physiotherapist (English)

Chapter 8 - Anniversary Preparations

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Although I still use the wheelchair, I can already stand up and take a few steps when someone is helping me. I want to be standing up next to Myna on her birthday. Shing said that if I try really hard, I will make it and I fully trust him. Our little girl is already a year old.

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It would not exactly be a party, but nobody wanted to miss celebrating Myna's birthday. So, Singto asked his mother to do something very simple. Krist also wanted to help, but he still couldn't do much. Singto said that if he wanted to be stand up on her birthday, he should worry about exercising and recovering. That would be not only the greatest help but the best gift he could give his daughter and his family. Singto's older sister, Prae, who lived in Bangkok, working in the family business, was also coming for Myna's birthday, along with Todd, her husband, and their two children.

Prae arrived a few days before birthday, she wanted to kill her homesickness. After settling down at her parents' house and spending time talking, she went to visit her younger brother at the clinic. She wanted to see her brother again and meet the man who had changed his life. Myna, she had met in another visit.

Even during her exercises, Krist never failed to follow Singto's movements inside the clinic and when that woman walked into the clinic looking like a whirlwind and came up behind Singto, cupping her eyes with her hands as she was glued behind him, it made Krist freeze and stop your workouts. Singto turned around and, after giving her a kiss on the cheek, hugged the woman with a huge smile on his face. Krist was imagining that this could be his girlfriend when he noticed Singto's eyes in his direction, causing him to lower his eyes and blush. He did not want to let on that he was watching Singto inside the clinic. When he looked up again, Singto was bringing the woman toward him holding her hand, making Krist look down once more and feel a discomfort that he did not yet know what it was, but at that moment, he did not want to know who was the woman who had been holding Singto's hand. When he reached his side, Singto caught his attention as he began to speak:

- Kit, I would like to introduce you to my... when he was interrupted by his sister's voice.

- KRIST? Krist Perawat? Is it really you? I cannot believe my brother is taking care of you this whole time! Prae spoke, leaving Singto completely speechless and gaping. Prae approached Krist, leaning in for a hug.

- P'Prae! Krist spoke with a smile and a nod.

- How do you know each other? Singto asked after he had recovered from his initial surprise.

- Krist provided consulting services and implemented the technology security system at the company, from the time he was a student, and we developed a good relationship. We always talked a lot. I even gave him some advice before he got married. Prae explained, with a smirk on her face as she watched Krist blushed and saw Singto looked like a fish, opening and closing his mouth not knowing what to say.

- Do not worry Krist, before I came back Bangkok, I will stop by your house so we can talk a little more and without anyone to disturb us. She said looking at Singto. We have a lot to talk about! She finished speaking before slyly winking at him. She gave Krist another hug, Singto a kiss, and just like walked into the clinic, she just turned and walked away leaving two mute men behind her. One extremely blushed, imagining how much it would be provoked by her, and the other not knowing what he had just witnessed.

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Myna's birthday is tomorrow and I asked Shing to take me to get my hair cut and, as usual, he took me with a big smile on his face. Honestly, I've never seen anyone as cheerful and helpful as he is. And the sparkle in his eyes... it looks like it has a light of its own... It was funny to see him blush when the hairdresser finished cutting my hair and asked him if he liked his boyfriend's haircut lol lol lol lol lol he thought because I walked supported on his arm we were boyfriends lol lol lol lol lol his face was great and it was so fluffy blushing lol lol lol lol lol. After getting a haircut, we went to the clinic to do my physiotherapy section. That nurse looks like glue on Shing... I really think she is boring

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The little party was prepared exactly as Singto asked, very simply, just to make sure you celebrate little Myna's birthday. Apart from family members, only a few close friends were invited. A few balloons hanging around the room had been her mother's biggest extravagance. The table was decorated with sweets and snacks. The cake, which was placed at the head of the table, contained a single candle.

Everyone was taken aback and remained silent as Krist walked into the room and walked slowly towards the table. He held Singto's arm, which served as a support on one side, and supported himself on a crutch with the other arm. He was followed by Jay, who accompanied them, taking his wheelchair, in case he needed to sit down. Mrs. Marila, who had Myna in her arms, was the first to walk towards him and, after handing Myna to her husband, she gave Krist a tight hug and, as some tears rolled down her face, she gave a kiss on him and whispered in his ear that she was very proud of his progress. Everyone was thrilled with Krist's recovery, leaving him thrilled by the affection he was receiving. For the first time in his life, Krist was feeling what it was like to be truly loved by one's family. Myna, who was oblivious to what was happening around her, just mumbled "Dady" as she looked at the men in front of her and waved her little arms, making everyone laugh. Singto, like a gentleman, immediately spoke while looking at Krist:

- I believe Myna is wanting to go her father's arms.

- Shing, I want to ask you something. I would like you to stop correcting Myna when she calls you Daddy. I may be her biological father, but you raised her, gave her love and affection, so you are much more of her father than I am. Said Krist, pretending an angry face to Singto's side.

- But you did not create her because you did not have a choice! Retorted Singto.

- It is true, but you had! You could have let her go to foster care, but you chose to bring her home and give her your time, your love, and your affection. So, please, do not ever open your mouth again and say you are not her father. Krist finished speaking, bringing Singto to tears and leaving everyone very emotional.

- Thank you so much for taking care of our little girl. Krist said, pulling Singto into a hug.

The excitement of relatives and guests during the party was great, especially with the sight of Krist standing, even though he often sat down, overcome by fatigue. When it was time to sing happy birthday, Myna was placed in a chair positioned in front of the cake while Krist was on one side of the girl and Singto on the other.

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When Shing knocked on the bedroom door and asked if I was ready yet, I said yes. With a smile on his face, he offered me his arm to support me and walked me to the room where everyone was already gathered to celebrate Myna's birthday. Even though I was leaning on Shing with one arm, and using a crutch in the other hand, I was so thrilled to walk inside. I WAS WALKING AGAIN. Seeing my family's happy face looking at me as I stood and walked is priceless. I do not think I have ever felt so loved in my life. Myna was on her grandfather's lap when she called "Dady", causing everyone to laugh... deep down nobody knew who she was talking to, but Shing, as always a gentleman, looked at me and said she wanted to come to my arm. He thinks I have not noticed that the sparkle in his eyes has faded. I told him that Myna is my biological daughter, but no one can deny that he is the father. I thought it was fair that she stayed between the two of us when it was time to sing happy birthday. I noticed his eyes lit up again. He looks really cute with that sparkle in his eyes. I love seeing those eyes shining.