OUR VALENTINE'S NIGHT

Part 12: Past is Past

Zee's POV:

Zee was still sound asleep on his bed. It was 8 am but he was still sleeping.

Suddenly someone appeared to enter Zee's bedroom. A man who is quite old and of average height. The man walked over to Zee's bed and sat next to Zee. He looked at Zee's face with a smile.

"Zee ... Zee ... "

He called Zee's name many times while gently patting Zee on the shoulder.

Zee: Hmmm .... 

Zee opened his eyes slowly while looking at the face of the man in front of him.
Zee: Papa ?
Papa: ...
Zee: What are you doing here ?
Papa: I miss you so I came here.
Zee: Where is daddy ?
Papa: He's at outstation.
Zee: Ohhh ...
Papa: Wake up naa, son. It's 8 am already.

Zee got up and leaned on the head of the bed. He looked at Papa's face. That's his Papa or better known as his father's partner. That's mean his father is one of the LGBTQ+ community. They have been together for a long time. Maybe it's been 5 years? Yes, they are officially in a relationship in about 5 years. After his mother died after giving birth to him, Papa always accompanied his father in times of trouble and happiness.

Zee: How are you, Papa ? 
Papa: I'm good. How about you ? 
Zee: I'm fine too, Papa but I miss the both of you.
Papa: Me and daddy always waiting for you to come back home but you always busy.
Zee: I'm sorry, Papa. I will release new collection in about 2 months so I'm too busy right now. If I have time, I will come back home.
Papa: You must be tired. 
Zee: It's for my company too, Papa.
Papa: ... but you need to take care of yourself too. Don't be too busy on the work .... sometimes you need rest too. Understand ?
Zee: Krub, Papa.

His Papa smiled at Zee and said, "Go take a bath. I will prepare some breakfast for you."

Zee: Krub ...

Without wasting time, Zee then reached for his towel and stepped into the bathroom. While his Papa moved towards the kitchen to prepare breakfast for his son.

After nearly an hour of getting ready, Zee finally stepped out of her room. He walked towards his Papa who was waiting for him in the kitchen. He looked at the congee on the dining table.

Zee: Wow ! Congee ! I miss your congee, Papa.
Papa: That's why I came here, son. Have a seat naa...

Zee sat on a chair facing her Papa. Then, without waiting any longer, he immediately ate the congee made by his Papa. His father just watched him with a smile. Really miss him and Zee. Lately, they rarely spend time together. His son was just busy with his work.

Papa: Zee ...
Zee: Hmmm ?
Papa: I saw the news.

Zee's head up and he look at his Papa.
Zee: About me and Momo broke up ?
Papa: Yes ... why ?
Zee: Let's talk about it later ? I didn't want my morning start with this thing.
Papa: Okay ... and I'm sorry if I ruined your mood.

Zee looked at his Papa and smile.
Zee: I'm okay, Papa. I just didn't want to talk about it yet. Later, okay ?
Papa: When you are ready ...
Zee: Krub ...

Suddenly the bell rang indicating that someone was coming.
Zee: Maybe it's Poppy. 
Papa: Let me help you to open the door. You can get ready first.
Zee: Thanks, Papa.

Zee got up and put his bowl in the sink. Then, he took his bag in the bedroom.

Poppy: Khun Pa ...
Papa: Sawadeekrub, Poppy.
Poppy: Sawadeekrub, Khun Pa. Where is sir ?
Papa: He is getting ready. You can seat here while waiting, Poppy.
Poppy: It's okay, Khun Pa. I can stand here.
Papa: Ups to you, Poppy.