CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE
SA LOOB ng tatlong taon na hindi nakakasama ni Worachet ang lalake, mas lalong lumalim ang nararamdaman niya para rito. He missed Anurak. So freaking much.
He even regretted leaving him without a proper explanation, but every time he wanted to go back and see him, Worachet would remind himself why he left in the first place.
I would not let myself be a burden to Anurak ever again. I'll be the best version of myself. I would be someone he could be proud to have as a partner. And I would not let myself be the reason for his downfall again.
Kaya naman sinigurado ni Worachet na makakapagtapos pa rin siya kahit nasa probinsya siya nag-aaral. He worked hard to be in the position where he is now.
Hindi naging madali para kay Worachet na pagsabayin ang pag-aaral at pagtatrabaho, lalo na at dumoble pa ang trabahong kinuha niya upang matulungan ang ina't kapatid.
But there were three people in his life that motivated him—that kept him going.
His mom, his brother... and Anurak.
The only man and person he ever loved, romantically speaking. The only person he'll give the right to hurt him. And the only person he would want to spend the rest of his life with.
Worachet promised himself na sa susunod na magkikita sila ng lalake ay wala nang magiging hadlang sa kanila. Na wala nang mabigat na panghusga kahit na maghalikan sila sa harap ng maraming tao. Na handa na ang puso't isip niya, pati ang estado niya sa buhay.
Malaki rin ang paniniwala ni Worachet na sila talaga ang para sa isa't isa. Sa mga nakalipas na taon ay walang nabalitaan si Wor na naging kasintahan ng lalake. Kahit nga ay flings ay mukhang tinigilan nito.
That's why after he graduated, he focused on building a name for himself first before he finally decided to make himself known to Anurak—to his parents.
Nang malaman ni Worachet na naghahanap ng architect ang Saetang Corporation, agad siyang pumayag sa lunch meeting kaya lang ay nagkaroon ng aberya dahil sa biglaang convention na kailangan niyang daluhan.
Hindi niya malaman kung blessings in disguise ba iyon dahil doon niya nakita ang mga magulang ni Anurak. Even when he was shaking in nervousness, Worachet forced himself to go near his parents. At first, he introduced himself as a successful architect, and just when Anurak's parents offered him a job, he switched the topic and introduced himself as Anurak's past lover.
Kabadong-kabado noon si Worachet. Pakiramdam niya hindi papayag ang mga magulang ni Anurak sa plano niyang pakikipagbalikan sa lalake. But the couple surprised him by saying that they knew about their relationship, and that they gave him their blessing.
Napapangiti na lamang si Wor kada maaalala niya ang pangyayaring iyon.
"Mr. Saetang, I'm Worachet Khankham. Your parents told me that your company needs an architect, that's why they sent me here."
Nanatiling nakatitig sa kanya ang lalakeng ilang taong nanirahan sa puso't isip niya. Hindi ito umiimik at parang wala ring planong kumurap.
Hinawakan ni Worachet ang sandalan ng upuan saka nagtanong. "Pwede na po ba akong umupo?"
Like what Wor expected, Anurak's eyes widened even more before he blinked numerous times.
Nang hindi sumagot ang lalake ay umupo na lang si Worachet saka ngumiti sa katapat bago malayang tinitigan ang mukha nito.
Ngayong nasa harapan niya ang lalakeng ilang beses gumagambala sa panaginip niya, mas lalo niya pa ata itong na-miss.
How we wished he could caress that pretty face and hug the man tight until he's satisfied.
But unfortunately, he can't just do that. Siya ang umalis nang walang paalam. Hindi pwedeng umakto siya na para bang ayos lang ang lahat sa pagitan nilang dalawa.
"How... how are you?" hindi napigilang itanong ni Worachet habang tuloy pa rin sa walang sawang pagtitig sa naguguluhang mukha ng lalake.
Saka lang ata bumalik sa wisyo si Anurak dahil nakita niya itong napailing bago huminga ng malalim saka siya tiningnan nang seryoso. Walang emosyong makikita sa mukha nito. "I believe that Mr. And Mrs. Saetang already talked to you about our company's offer."
Medyo nakaramdam naman ng lungkot si Worachet nang iniwasan nito ang tanong niya. Napatikhim siya saka umayos ng upo. "Yes. I'll only need the details of the building that you desire for your branch for a clearer sight of the task. The offer is tempting but I still have other offers that's a lot better than your company's."
Worachet saw how Anurak was displeased with his words. "You'll attract more clients if you work for us. Plus, we could give you a lot more benefits as long as you'd be able to finish the blueprints fast but worth the price."
Ang side na ito ni Anurak ang hindi nakikita noon ni Worachet. The Anurak he knew would always smile at him. He would always have a light yet intimidating atmosphere around him. But right now, there was nothing light surrounding him. "Okay... but I have a demand. If I work for your company, for even just a couple of months until I finish the task, I want something in return other than the high salary."
Mas sumeryoso ang tingin sa kanya ni Anurak. "I don't think a condo unit or an automobile would be something you want, Mr. Khankham, so say it. Be straight to the point. And I'll decide if the company could give it to you or not."
Huminga nang malalim si Worachet bago pinantayan ang kaseryosohan ng mukha ng kausap. "Date me."
Tinitigan lang naman siya ni Anurak. Wala pa ring reaksyon sa mukha. "Deal." May kinuha ito sa attache case na mga papel saka inabot sa kanya. "Now that the demands have been settled, all you have to do is sign the contracts and we're done here—"
Bigla namang may nagdatingan na mga waiter saka inilapag ang mga pagkain sa lamesa nila. Napangiti naman si Worachet. "It looks like the end of your deal, Mr. Saetang, starts today." He took the napkin and put it on his lap. "Let's enjoy the food first and then I'll sign." Hindi mawala ang ngiti sa mga labi ni Wor habang patuloy siya sa pagkain.

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