IMMORTALLY PROBLEMATIC

Chapter 88: Hi, all over again

Twenty Two years later...
" You're going to be late!"
" I know stop yelling!"
" I had to come all the way to your house just to meet you like this, unprepared and in your pyjamas!"
" Mum, I know, just give me a few  more minutes, I'll pick up the Pace."
" How does a multi company like this call for you?"
" I have no idea, but I'm happy. I think I earned it being skillful and all."
" Skillful my ass, just make sure you're not late, here's my car."
" Thanks mom."
He ran down after getting dressed. He was pretty famished but had to get to the interview on time. Over the years he had applied to the company several times for internship but was rejected each time. Today luck shone on him and he was called for the post of a secretary. There was no expressing how he felt. On getting to the company with his well ironed suit. He was greeted with hostility but now he was joined with about thirty people for the exact same post. He waited in the waiting room and chatted with the man beside him.
" How long have you applied for sir? He asked
" Seven years and each time I was rejected." The man said.
He felt his confidence dwindle. He asked the person beside him and it was a similar case. He felt so unqualified it hurt. He had to sum up courage that he was called for not the other way around. One after the other the door opened and each time came a person either crying or angry. He took a moment and went to the convenience. He washed his hands in the bowl in front of him. He sighed heavily and as he turned to leave, he hit someone. He apologized and didn't bother to look at who he was, all he remembered was his shoes. When he came back out, there was one person right in front of him. To say he was nervous was an understatement. He gulped at quick succession. Everything he had rehearsed flew off his mind. He was blank. He saw someone walk up to him.
" It's your turn." He looked up at her and nodded. He got inside. He was offered a seat. This was when he looked up to see the people in front of him. They were much but one struck him. He was incredibly handsome and had a good stature. He was mesmerized. A lady at the end of the table in front of him asked
" What's your name?" He initially didn't answer as he was still awestruck.
" Sir, what's your name?" He shook his head to get out of the imagination and looked at her.
" Sorry, my name is Sky, Sky Naphon." Some other person wanted to throw him a question but the man in the middle who was dashingly handsome spoke up. " Resume tomorrow and don't be late." He stood up and left the office in a hurry, all other persons followed suit leaving Sky inside wandering what had just transpired. All the people who came after him were told to go home as the person they were looking for had been found. Sky was giddy a bit. He went down into his mom's car and drove to his family house to tell them the news.
Prapai was hyperventilating. Earlier he had decided to go wash his hands and was face to face with Sky. The time period was supposed to be twenty years but he wasn't going to rush the process. Seeing Sky right there brought mixed emotions, he felt his body pull close to his but he would not be the one to start the conversation. After Sky apologized and left. Prapai stayed in the toilet for some seconds. Something happened to him. He was still so much in love with him. The urge to hug him, kiss him, keep him were there but he had to control himself as best he could. Over the years a lot of people got fired and replaced. His face didn't change and this might have been a problem, so he sent them to other places or branches. He was doing well for himself. He sat up and started taking the business seriously. From one head office, it branched to having almost one in every country. Prapai was living in money, swimming in it and bathing it. There was nothing he wanted that he didn't have. Built this for one person who was oblivious to all of it. Nevertheless he was content. Sky deserved it and more.
It was Sky's turn in the interview and he felt his heart skip beats after a very long time. He looked at Sky who was also looking back at him. After he couldn't take it anymore he asked him to resume the next day and walked to his office. His restraint was not strong and would soon give in so he called it a day and with quick steps rushed to his office. He asked not to be disturbed, shutting the door, Prapai melted to the floor. All his longing, desires faded at the short time he saw Sky, he wanted to keep him for longer but he knew he would be sentimental and want to keep Sky so he had to send him off. His heart and body betrayed him and he knew deep down that if this continues he might end up giving in. He looked through his window and saw Sky's car, rickety and old. The desire to give him everything down to the nines. Pai's mind was made up. He didn't have the opportunity to previously but now that he did, he was going to spoil Sky silly. That was who he thought about all day, till it was over. The anticipation to see Sky was overwhelming.

In this life, Sky was still friends with Rain. He called him to an expensive restaurant to celebrate his success. It was very fancy but he knew he could at least afford a good meal there, as little as it was. He sat there after calling his mom to tell her the good news. She shouted at him to return her car. " I know you want to celebrate with Rain but come home quickly." He answered affirmatively. When Rain came in, there was giggles from the both of them before. Rain was from a middle class this time around. He looked polished as he asked Sky " can we afford this?"
" Yes because I got the job, I'll be well to do now."
" Good luck to you."
" Thank you, I have one story though."
" What? Tell me?"
" The boss is so mouth watering and handsome and.... Ouch" Rain hit him on the head to get out of his fantasy.
" Wake up Sky, I know your type is wealthy but guys like us never measure up. Have you and I ever been lucky in love or ever gotten our backs blown by someone who actually cared about us? No, so let's be realistic."
" But what if..."
" Sky, lets not hope so we don't get crushed again." Rain finally looked around the restaurant and saw the motto which was like a promise to someone. It made him feel warm inside. The server came and took their order. On bringing it to the table, he slipped and fell on both of them. The hot soup spilled causing them to flinch up. The server knelt down apologizing. Rain lifted him up and told him to stop apologizing.Sky felt so bad. He didn't see this as the outcome. The owner of the restaurant heard of the commotion and rushed out. They locked eyes. Rain was face to face with Payu