Safe Space

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Tharn and Type gave the two a hug before they went back home to Chiang Rai. Zee and Nunew had lunch with them and looked around the shop and the materials that they have. Nunew took some samples so he has some references for the design. They told them they would come back tomorrow to give them the sketches and start working on the bags and shoes.

"Are you sure you guys dont us to drive you?" Tharn said. Type just slaps his head

"Forgive this husband of mine who thinks our old car would be suitable to drive for 3 hours when you have a much better van that would take you home safely" Type told them.

"Thank you P' Tharn, P'Type. This means so much for us" Nunew said to them.

"This is no big deal. We promise after we are done, those scums who stole from you would have their jaws dropped." Type confidently said

"Call us if you reached Chiang Rai okay?" Tharn reminded them.

"We will. Thank you Phi" Zee said to them

The two entered the van and instructed their driver where to go. Nunew told Zee that it might be better to go home to Chiang Rai. This is the time for Zee to reconnect with his past specially after meeting his father's friends.

"Are you okay?" Nunew cautiously asked Zee

"Yeah. Why wouldnt I be?" Zee smiled at him

"You are allowed to be emotional too Hia. Specially when you're with me. You can let your guard down" Nunew hugged him. Zee kissed his shoulder and sighed

"I just didnt expect this. It's a bit overwhelming" Zee confessed.

"It's alright. It's okay to feel like this. Im here anyway. I will hold you" Nunew said as he pats Zee's back. He then feel Zee relaxed.

After a long journey, they arrived at the Panich family rest house. They fully renovated the old house that they had. They even bought the houses beside it and expanded their property. Zee made sure there is a garden for Nunew enjoy.

That is where Nunew find Zee sitting after he went for a shower. Zee looked lost in his thoughts so Nunew decided to make some tea for the both of them.

"A penny for your thoughts?" Nunew asked as he puts the tray down. Zee turned to him and offered a shy smile. Nunew gave him a cup of warm tea and smiled at him warmly

"Im just thinking about the past. How we were before my dad met Mama Thip. There were times when my parents only have 2 meals a day while I had 3. Or how they would constantly repair their own things while I had new ones" Zee sadly said

"That's because they love you. They are willing to give you all the best in the world because they love you. You're doing doing almost the same thing now. You're doing so much at work just so that Mama Malee doesnt have to do anything more than enjoying her time." Nunew told him. he then took Zee's hand into his and held it with both hands

"You've done so much not just for Mama Malee but also for all of us. You've taken care of us, protected us, made sure we are alright. You stood up as our head. You've given up so much for us. I know uncle is smiling as he is looking down on you. He must be so proud of the man you've become." Nunew said to him. Zee then put his head on his shoulders. He started crying. He couldnt help it anymore.

"It's okay, you can cry as much as you want. Im here. I love you hia. I am so lucky to have you. We are all so lucky to have you. I am proud of you and i will never stop telling you that my love." Nunew hugged him tight
This is what Zee needed at that moment. Love, understanding and reassurance.

Nunew and Zee transferred inside the house as the sunsets. They were sitting at the sofa in the living room.as they wait for their food to be delivered. Zee is lying down on Nunew's lap as Nu is massaging his head.