No regrets. No hesitation

7. Just the best friend

In the hospital

" I never thought Ken would do that much low thing to get what he wants. In the lunch break I went to his home but his father told me that he already went back to London yesterday night. Even he had texted his father in the airport. I guess he was scared that I would make him arrested."

"You were lucky enough Vegie unless that mother fucker would do you something. I always hated that rich perverted bastard since college."

"If I wasn't that much reckless, it would never happen. I felt so pathetic Praew. It was so embarrassing."

" Don't think much dude. It wasn't your fault at all. Thanks to Khun Pete, you were saved by the bell. I'm sorry Vegas I could call you after you left the party. So we could bring you home. Both of us were exhausted when we left the bar. All we did was going straight to the apartment and jumping into the bed."

" It's okay Praew. It's already over."

" Vegas , Alex asked me whether you're seeing someone. Would you like to go on a date? I have his number."

"I'd rather pass Praew. You know I still can't makeup my mind. I wonder what if he has someone new in his life."

"I. I never knew you still love him. I thought it was just a high school crush."

"But it wasn't Praew. I still love him the same. Even if we're together or not he will always be my love. My uncompleted love." Vegas sneered with wet eyes.

"Then why didn't you tell him Vegas? Why did you take so long? Even most of the students thought you were a thing."

"How can I tell him? How can I tell him Praew. He was my best friend and I already know he's straight straighter than a ruler."

" At least you could try brother. You could confess him before he went to Australia."

"Yeah. I should have tried. But how can I do that? After all I was his best friend. I don't wanna loose our friendship. I was lucky enough to be a friend of him. Watching his happiness from a far is more than enough."

" Idiot. Don't act like a hero Vegas. How long do you gonna suffer like this? Wait a minute. Max is calling me. Hello Max. Now? Why didn't you tell me? Tawan? You mean Tawan who was in our high school? You idiot. Why didn't you call me? Okay I'm on my way with Vegas. Wait for us."
" Vegaaas Tawan is going to USA in four hours. My brother this is your last chance. Come on. You won't get a second chance. Let's take a short leave and go."
..........
In the airport
" Vegaas" Tawan came running and hugged Vegas tightly.

Author's pov
After sometime catching up with Tawan, Praew stealthily dragged Max away leaving Vegas and Tawan alone. All Vegas wanted was enjoying the fullest of the ultimate four hours he got. They smiled. They talked. They ate. Vegas didn't wanna ruin the moment, probably the last moment he can spend with the love of his life. He didn't wanna confess his love for his so called best friend. But it was harder to hide than he thought. But the heart wants what it wants. He took a deep breath after holding back for thousand times.
They were standing at terminal until the boarding time is announced.

Vegas gulped.

" Ta. Tawan  I have to tell you someth...."

"Sorry honey I was late. I got stuck in traffic."

"It's okay babe. By  the way this is Vegas. My best friend."

"Hello. I'm Pimchan. Tawan's  girlfriend. He's always bragging about your high school days." Pimchan said with a smile.
"Hi"
" Vegas what were you going to say?"
" I should go Tawan. I could only take a short leave. So I have to go back to work.
Good bye my friend. Have a safe flight. I will miss you."

" I'll miss you too Vegie. See you again." Tawan hugged him tightly after a warm smile.

"Bye Tawan. Bye Pimchan ."

Vegas exited from the airport and took a taxi.

" Praew I took a taxi and I'm on my way to home. I'll call you later." Vegas switched off the phone.

" Where are we going sir?"

"Home. I mean Sathorn."

"Okay sir."
He couldn't hold back his tears anymore. Vegas opened the windscreen and leaned over. Tear droplets rolled over wetting his charming face. Gentle heart of sweet young man broke into pieces from the pain of getting rejected even without a confession.

"I'm just the best friend in Hollywood movies
Who only exist to continue the story
The girl gets the guy while
I'm standing offscreen
So I'll wait my cue to be
Comedic relief
Can't be too loud
Can't be too busy...."

"Can you please turn off the radio?
"Sorry sir."

Meanwhile in the Senegtham Mansion

"Yes sir. Both of them went to the same high school.
Yes sir same guy that I told you before.He and Khun Vegas were in the airport for about three hours. He got on a taxi ten minutes ago."

" Okay. Find about their high school and college days. I'll call you later." Pete cut the call and made a devil smirk.
He looked over his shoulder hearing the squealing sound of the door.
"Oi Pete"
" Time has transferred all money we invested in beach hotel project into a joint account of him and Yakuza. What do we do now?"

" How do you know Porche? My spy also called me in the morning."
"Oh . I got to know it by Melisa, Time's secretary." He replied with his usual smirk.
"Impressive."
"Oi bitch. How the heck it is impressive when we lost billions of our money?"
" Patience Porche. We didn't lose it.  It's just a bait."
"Don't let either Kun or Time know that we know. We'll see what they gonna do. Better days are coming." Pete giggled maniacally.
" I don't what kinda psychopath you are." Porche shook  his head nonchalantly.
" My brother keep your powder dry."Pete patted his shoulder in a reassuring way.

Thank you all for your suggestions. They were so helpful. So finally I decided to make a little bit angst but there will be sweet and fluffy scenes too. There will be no cheating and I hope to end the story with a happy ending.

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