A PlayBoy's Bet

Opening Up

Opening up.

Mew was getting along good with Thanitt. He was opening up to him little by little. Taking baby steps. With his new interest he would spend hours painting various canvasses. Thanitt had said Em to stay at home and take proper rest as he would look after Mew time to time. If he was not busy he would accompany him for gossip.

Thanitt was observing him for a few days. He would draw lots of pictures of babies. Snuggling into him. Playing with him. Running into his arms. Flying in the air. But Mew never drew the face. It was always hidden. In his arms or chest. Sometimes Thanitt would see him painting some faceless people. Sometimes cold eyes. Or some lips. He would paint them and then scrumble them and in the trash. He had a hunch that it might be related to his boyfriend because since Mew was here, he didnt see anyone else beside Em and Title. Thanya came once and she was so broken to see Mew in the state that Title had to take her back. Since then usually Em and Title would come over.

Mew was sleeping when Thanitt went out in the gardens. He was in deep thoughts when Em approached him..

"Coffee"? She held him a large americano. He smiled greeting her and accepting the coffee. .

"Mew"?

"Sleeping. Come sit". He scooted a bit to let her sit beside.

"What happened doctor? You are in deep thoughts". Em said taking a sip. Thanitt sighed.

"About his boyfriend". He said. Em went rigid at the seat.

"What about him"? Thanitt noticed the bitterness in her voice.

"Em"?

"Its gonna be a month Thanitt. Mew is here because of him. I dont know the reason, i havent talked to him but i am sure he is the reason behind Mew's condition. He was so happy that day when he came to me in the morning. He wanted to surprise him breaking the news of his pregnancy. But he was scared too. What if he didnt accept Mew? What if he didnt accept the baby? But i assured him that i will take care of him and his baby. I can take care of bringing up the baby. But after few hours he was back home. Broken. Shattered. And bleeding. And i was scared to death.

Something happened to his baby? Something his boyfriend did to him? I could feel his pain. You know. When my father in law and husband was shot dead due to some business rivalry, it was Mew who stood with me. He took care of me. He comforted me. And then. I lost my only child. My baby. And again. It was Mew. He took care of my depression phase. Frustrations. He would talk to me endlessly till i would fall asleep. He would take me to drives. Till i would ask him to go back. He made me strong that i am today. And now when he is broken inside. I am helpless. I cant help him Thanitt". She was crying. Thanitt wrapped his arms around her shoulders pulling her close.

"I am so weak Thanitt.".

"You are not. You are his support. You are a strong women Em. And i really appreciate it". Thanitt was consoling her. He knew the strongest people need a break too.

"I am tired Thanitt. Walking alone". She was still sobbing. May be it was her emotional turmoil that made her so vulnerable.

"Hold my hand. Walk with me Em". He said in a calm tone. Em lift her head with surprised eyes.

"I am alone too. I have no one in my family but my 5 years old Eva. She havent seen her mother since she passed away giving birth to her. She never asks me but she craves for a mother. May be this way we can help each other to stand strong". Thanitt said looking into her eyes. He didnt hesitate, didnt stutter. He was so sure about how he felt about her. And he did want her to be a part of his life.

"But.."

"I know it sounds childish. Like teenage. But Em. You are incomplete. I am incomplete. We both need someone to complete us. So why not we complete each other. We can take time to know each other fully. You can meet Eva. Once we feel we are comfortable around each other, i will talk to your family. And yes i was planning to talk to Mew too. Only if you say". He said confidently.