Under the Same Umbrella ☔ : A Tale of Love

chapter 24: Memories and Reflections

As the morning light gently filtered through the curtains, Noeul stirred from his slumber, blinking away the remnants of sleep.

His heart swelled with affection as he gazed upon Boss's peaceful form, still wrapped in the embrace of sleep.

Unable to resist, he leaned forward and placed a soft kiss on Boss's forehead, silently expressing the depth of his love.

Quietly slipping out of bed, Noeul tiptoed to the bathroom to freshen up, his mind filled with thoughts of the night before.

As he emerged, feeling a mix of emotions swirling within him, he noticed a small room adjacent to the bedroom.

Curiosity piqued, Noeul stepped inside, his breath catching in his throat as he took in the sight before him.

The walls were adorned with photographs of him, capturing moments from his life that he had long forgotten.

Albums and videos lay scattered around the room, which were carefully collected and preserved by Boss even after their breakup, each one a testament to the memories they had shared together.

Tears welled up in Noeul's eyes as he traced his fingers over the images, each one evoking a flood of emotions within him.

The joy, the laughter, the love-they were all there, frozen in time, a poignant reminder of the depth of their connection.

Noeul noticed a small stack of DVDs and a video player tucked away in the corner.

Curious, he picked up one of the DVDs and inserted it into the player With trembling hands,

As the screen flickered to life, he watched himself dancing on stage,

It was a video of one of his college performances,

Despite the pain and heartache they had endured, Boss had held onto these memories, cherishing each performance as if it were a precious treasure.

Tears pricked at Noeul's eyes as he watched himself dance, the music filling the room with a haunting melody.

In that moment, Noeul felt a surge of gratitude wash over him.

Despite their separation, Boss had continued to support him from afar, collecting his memories from their friends and keeping them safe.

As Noeul explored the room, his eyes fell upon a corner filled with his belongings and the gifts he had once given to Boss.

His heart skipped a beat as he spotted the handmade gifts, each one a labor of love crafted with his own hands.

Memories flooded back to Noeul as he remembered the day he had presented these gifts to Boss, his heart filled with both excitement and nervousness....

[Noeul: (softly) "Phi, I know I'm not as wealthy as you are, and I can't afford to buy you expensive gifts like you've given me. But I wanted to show you how much I love you, so I made these for you with all my heart. I hope you like them..."

Boss's eyes had filled with tears as he embraced Noeul, his voice choked with emotion.

Boss: (tightly) "Noeul, these gifts are the most precious things anyone has ever given me. They're a testament to your love and dedication, and I'll cherish them forever."]

Noeul smiled through his tears as he recalled Boss's heartfelt words, feeling a warmth spread through his chest at the memory of their love.

Then his gaze fell upon a scrapbook nestled amidst a stack of books on a nearby shelf. Curiosity piqued, he reached for it, his fingers trembling as he flipped through its pages.