LOVE SYNDROME [NAN & MAC] - Short Stories

Chapter 14 - Wedding

8 months

8 lonely months since he last saw Mac, having chased him from his home in the middle of the night, confused and angry. Morris had gotten too close for Nan's liking, sending Mac abroad was for the best, the further he got away from Nan, the safer he was. Nan had his reasons but after the Kanchanaburi trip, the need to protect Mac grew exponentially. He successfully avoided calling Mac, afraid he'd lose focus and drag him back to his side but when Dad had called to inform Mac was leaving for the US again, he succumbed to his emotional needs, calling Mac at the airport.

Hearing that sweet voice had soothed his broken heart, plastered together by mere memories. He knew Mac wasn't any better, having observed his growing willingness to co-exist with Nan, not announcing his love but taking better care of Nan, consenting to love making and the soft kiss they shared at the banks of Lake Kan told Nan everything he had to know. Nan chose to tell Mac, his heart aching at Mac's pain, troubled by the fact Mac thought Nan had released him only because he had had his fill. I love you, three simple whispered words and Nan hung up, unable to continue, eyes wet and voice quivering. Any longer and Mac would have found out, ending his plans and running back to him but Nan had him sticking to his agenda by not answering any calls Mac made after.

Through his Dad, Nan knew Mac had reached and was settling in before the school term started. Happy his love was safe, Nan launched his attacks on Morris, a lowlife thug who had tried to kill Mac, injuring Eua in the process. Successful, Nan returned to his old self, teasing his nongs, mingling with the race crowd. He was friendly but not loving, safeguarding that particular emotion for a special someone living freely in his heart and soul. To soothe his anxieties and worry, hired private investigators sent photos, digitals every 2 days, ensuring Mac was safe and living his student life. Anyone who got too near had to be removed or eliminated, depending on their level of proximity with Mac. Mac was so handsome in all his photos, fashion sense on point, that sparkling eyes haunting Nan constantly. Mac could kiss an ugly toad and Nan would go aawww, that's how bad he had it for the Thai prince cum brat.

Surprisingly, the digitals stopped coming after 8 months, shaking Nan's world. He called his contacts but they in return, told him Mac was in Thailand and had flown out 3 days before which was confusing because Dad would have mentioned it if Mac was returning. Upset at this development, Nan drove to Dad's house, after failing to reach him on the phone repeatedly but the temporary housekeeper said he was away on business, only to return in two days.

If Mac was not in the US or home, then where was he?

In deep thought, he made his way to his car, only to be stopped by the temporary housekeeper.

" Khun Nan....Khun Nan..." she came running. Looking back at the younger housekeeper, a temporary replacement for the older one, Mae Kim who had taken ill recently, Nan stopped at the porch, waiting for her to catch up. She came, waving something at him actually.

" Khun Kitcha did mention he was dropping by this event after his business trip. This is the card " she said, handing Nan a glossy envelope. It was clearly a wedding invitation, the perfumed glossy envelope with a Thai floating flower in the middle. Removing the card from the envelope to read, Nan's world stopped entirely at the gold writing on a rich red background.

Pitchaya to wed Wrun.

What the fuck!

Mac was getting married?

Three days before

" Dad, I'm coming directly to Surat Thani na. I will transit at Suvarnabhumi but not go home. I'll book a hotel nearby to sleep first. What day will you arrive?" Mac asked while packing his clothes for his return trip. He was going home after a long time and couldn't wait to be in Thailand again, more specifically by Nan's side. Dad had told Mac everything once Mac enrolled in his university, coming clean about his collaboration with Nan, the man making all the arrangements so Mac would further his education.