Under the Same Umbrella ☔ : A Tale of Love

Chapter 19: Unspoken longing

As Noeul stood near the office, anticipation fluttered in his chest.

Chaikamon had invited him for lunch..
He glanced at the sky, the clouds looming ominously, threatening rain. But he brushed it off..

Then, like a sudden symphony, raindrops began to fall, He hurriedly sought refuge under the nearest roof, his pulse quickening with disappointment.

As he stood there, his thoughts drifting with the rain, a familiar figure emerged from the mist with an umbrella in hand.

It was Chaikamon. Noeul's breath caught in his throat as he watched him approach, his heart stirring with a mixture of emotions.

Chaikamon reached him, and without a word, he opened the umbrella and stepped closer to Noeul, offering shelter from the storm. Noeul looked up, meeting his gaze, and in that moment, time seemed to stand still.

Memories flooded back, memories of their first encounter at the bus stop, when Chaikamon had selflessly held the umbrella for him. The gesture had left an indelible mark on Noeul's heart, and now, as they stood together once more under the same umbrella, the emotions overwhelmed him.

Chaikamon's gaze brims with a mix of affection and longing as he sees Noeul.. He yearns to embrace him tightly but holds back. His eyes fixate on Eul's face, captivated as if under a spell of infatuation.

Noeul's eyes welled with tears as he gazed into Chaikamon's deep, understanding eyes. In that silent exchange, everything they had shared, every moment of connection and understanding, spoke volumes.

Noeul's heart raced with a whirlwind of emotions as he stood there, feeling the warmth of Chaikamon's presence and the gentle embrace of the umbrella.

After a while, Chaikamon gently touched Noeul's shoulder, breaking the spell. "Noeul, let's go to the restaurant," he said softly,

Noeul blinked, returning to the present, and nodded in agreement. "Ah, oh, Phi, okay, let's go then," he replied, a hint of embarrassment coloring his cheeks as he hurriedly moved forward.

But before he could take another step, Chaikamon reached out and pulled him slightly closer, his touch sending a jolt of warmth through Noeul's body. "Noeul, come closer. Otherwise, you'll get wet," Chaikamon said, concern lacing his words. "It's raining, and you may catch a cold. I'll walk at a distance if you prefer, but until the car arrives, stay under the umbrella."

Noeul's heart ached at Chaikamon's words "No problem, Phi. Please come closer," he replied softly. "The same goes for you. You may get sick too."

Chaikamon felt a sense of relief wash over him as they walked closer together, their steps syncing in harmony. He held the umbrella protectively over Noeul, cherishing the closeness they shared despite the storm around them.

Finally, the car arrived, and Chaikamon opened the door for Noeul, guiding him inside with gentle care. He made sure Noeul fastened his seatbelt securely before returning to the driver's seat.

As the car pulled away, Noeul stole a glance at Chaikamon, their eyes meeting in a silent exchange filled with longing.

As Noeul watches the world pass by outside the window, his thoughts drift back to that fateful day when everything changed - the day of their breakup...

"Echoes of Heartbreak: The Break-Up" ( Flashback)

Noeul stood before Chaikamon, the weight of his decision heavy on his shoulders. The café where they had shared countless memories now felt suffocating,

Noeul's heart hurt as he got ready to lie to Boss. He knew Boss loved him a lot, but he still had to end their relationship without telling him why.

Chaikamon gazed at him with concern, his eyes searching for answers that Noeul couldn't bring himself to provide. "Noeul, what's wrong?" he asked, reaching out to touch Noeul's trembling hand.