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epilogue

"Papa's home..."

Kongpob entered the house which was strangely quiet, usually there was always Arka running towards him whenever Kongpob came home. Where were the people at home?

"Hello... is anyone home?" 

Kongpob got no answer, "Arka?" still no answer.

Were they really not home? But if they were gone, there was no way the door was unlocked. Maybe Arka was sleeping?

"Surprise....! Happy birthday Papa!" Arka said excitedly as Kongpob opened the door to his room.

"Let's blow the candles Pa!" Kongpob, who was still surprised by what was happening, was still frozen in his place.

"Hurry up Papa! The candle's running out!"

"Let's blow out the candle together?" invited Kongpob. Kongpob now closed his eyes, prayed in his heart, and blew out the candles with the two people he loved so much.

Kongpob took Arka in his arms and kissed his right cheek, "Thank you, buddy... Papa doesn't even remember it's Papa's birthday today."

"Kiss Dada too, Papa!"

Kongpob glanced at his senior who was now smiling at him, "Happy birthday, Kongpob." he said.

Kongpob brought his face closer to the senior, trying to kiss him but the senior dodged, "I'm still mad at you." he said harshly.

"Come on P'.. it's my birthday today."

"No."

Last night Kongpob came home very late without informing Arthit which worried the elder. Arthit stayed up all night waiting for Kongpob, he tried to contact all his friends but no one knew where Kongpob was.

Actually, it was not uncommon for Kongpob to come home late at night like that. However, last night was special. Kongpob realized that Arthit had prepared something for him. Arthit wanted to surprise him for his birthday right at midnight, but Kongpob ruined his plans. That made his senior angry until now.

"Arka made the cake myself! Together with Dada!"

"Oh yeah? Wow... the cake must be more delicious since you two made it."

"Arka also has a gift for Papa! Just a moment..." Arka got off Kongpob's arms and started running to his room.

"Will I also get a special gift from you, P'?" Kongpob whispered.

Without answering, Arthit handed Kongpob an envelope. Realizing what he got, Kongpob smiled as he opened it, "Is this a love let-"

"Don't open it now! Read it later when you're alone." 

Kongpob nodded.

"It's for Papa!" Arka returned with his gift and gave it to Kongpob, 

"Happy birthday Papa. When Arka has a lot of money, Arka will take Papa on a trip. Arka loves Papa." Read Kongpob on the piece of paper given by Arka, Kongpob's heart melts after reading it. 

"There's one more gift Pa!" said Arka as he gave his second gift.

"What's this? A pen?"

"Yes!"

"Are you sure this isn't yours? Is this for Papa?" 

"It's for Papa! A pen for Papa to work. Arka chose it myself." It was clearly Arka's own choice. Kongpob got an orange pen with a white rabbit on the cap.

"Arka saved his pocket money for that." Arthit added.

"Thank you buddy. Papa really likes it!"

So much has happened in the past 3 years.