The Red Thread of Destiny

Chapter 15: He must wake up

"There is something bleak and barren about the world that is missing the person who knows you best."

Chula Uni –

"How do we just leave him like that?" Yihwa asked, her eyes filled with tears, as they all stood at the door of the dance room and watched Rain dance like a madman. Tears were pouring down his face, his expression was bleak, his shattered heart clearly reflected on it. Sky had told them all what had happened, and they had been shocked and devastated for Rain. His pain was a living, tangible entity in the room with them, and it was so hard for them to see him like this. Suddenly, Sky's phone rang. "It's P'Pai," he said, and Rain stopped mid swirl and whirled around. Before Sky could do anything, Rain snatched the phone. "How is he? Did he wake up?" he asked, his voice breaking. "Not yet Rain. I told you, you will be the first to know when he does. I promise you," Pai said.

"Then why did you call Phi?" Rain asked, his heart clenching. "Papa P wants you to come to the hospital. The family plans to do merit, and they want you to do it with them," Pai said. "Why didn't you call me then Phi?" "I tried Rain, but you didn't pick it up. Anyway, please be in front of the Performing Arts building in 10 minutes, I will be there," Pai added. "Khap Phi. Can Sky come along?" he asked. "Of course Rain. If you are comfortable having your friends around, please bring them along," Pai told him. "Guys, I need to go to the hospital. Do you want to come with?" Rain asked, packing his things in a hurry, not even bothering to see if the others were ready or not. But when he walked out, all his friends came out behind him. Pai waited at the front of the building, leaning on his car when the group walked out. He immediately straightened and the whole group, except Rain and Sky, waiied to him. "Rain, Sky, you both go with P'Pai. We will follow in your car Ai'Sky," Sig said.

Bangkok City Hospital –

Rain and Sky nodded and left with P'Pai. They all reached the hospital at the same time. Just as they were walking towards the room, Rain suddenly stumbled. "Ai'Rain!" Sky shouted, just as Sig and he caught Rain, before he fell to the ground. "Phi, he hasn't eaten anything since the morning. He was waiting for your call. I am pretty sure, the last thing he ate was when we stopped for snacks on our way back," Sky said. "Okay, no worries. Get him to Phayu's room. I will get something for him to eat, and for all of you," Pai said, stroking Rain's head, extremely worried about him. Sky nodded and they all made their way to Phayu's room.

As soon as they entered, Pete and Type rushed towards them. "What happened? What happened to Rain?" both cried out in fear, seeing Rain being held by Sky and Sig. "He is tired and hungry, Pa, Uncle Pete," Sky said. "P'Pai has gone to get food for him. Please don't worry," he continued. Pete and Type took over from Sky and Sig as they held Rain and helped him to the sofa. As soon as they sat, Pai came in with parcels of food. "I bought sandwiches for all of you, and congee for Rain. I thought it would be easier for him, easier for us to feed him, right?" he said. Pete nodded distractedly, as Type quickly opened the packet and started feeding him. "Once he eats something, he will be better Type, I am sure," Pete said. "Yeah, I know, I am worried about him Pete. He is taking this far too hard. I don't know how to console him," Type's eyes filled with tears. "Pa," Rain spoke up. "I am okay. I will be better when P'Phayu wakes up, I promise," Rain said softly. "And, I can eat by myself. Rain sabaidee Pa, Pa Pete, jing," Rain said, trying to convince everyone, but knowing he wasn't fooling anyone.

"Rain, we called you here, because we want to do merit for Phayu, as a family. Your Dad and Dad Vegas will be here soon," Pete said. "Where are they?" he asked. "Dad is at work. I had fewer appointments, so I could come as soon as Pete called," Type said. "Dad Vegas is with Kinn and Kim. They are handling some business. They will meet us directly at the temple," Pete said. "Where will we go to do merit Uncle Pete?" Sky asked. "There is a temple, that has been in the Theerpanayakul family for generations. Since centuries, prayers have been offered there. It has always been very important to us. So that's where we will go," Pete said. "But if all of us go, who will take care of P'Phayu?" Rain asked. "Arm and Pol. They are our bodyguards. They will keep Phayu safe when we are not here, as well as keep us informed if there are any changes," Pete said.