Under the Same Umbrella ☔ : A Tale of Love

Chapter 33 : Envy's Revelation

The next day, as the sun painted the beach with hues of orange and pink, Boss, Noeul, and their friends gathered for a game of volleyball..

Amidst the excitement, a familiar face approached, Achara- Fort's old friend from university, her smile radiant as she greeted them after three long years.

"Hey, it's been forever!" she exclaimed, her eyes lighting up with nostalgia as she hugged Fort, Sunny, and Pak.

They returned her greeting warmly, exchanging pleasantries and catching up on old times.

Her gaze then fell on Boss, her heart skipping a beat at the sight of him. "Hi, Chaikamon" she said, her voice slightly shaky with nerves, hoping for a warmer response.

But Boss merely offered a brief greeting before diving into the game, his attention solely focused on the volleyball.

Her heart sank as she recalled her unrequited feelings for him during their university days.

As Fort introduced everyone to her and her friends, he gestured towards Noeul and his friends with a playful grin. "And this," he said with a teasing tone, "is Noeul." He couldn't resist adding, "He's Boss's boyfriend, you know,"

Noeul's cheeks flushed crimson at Fort's playful remark, feeling a mixture of embarrassment and amusement. "Hi," he managed to say..

She feel a pang of jealousy as she looked at Noeul, imagining him with Boss. But she quickly pushed the feeling aside, offering a polite greeting in return.

As Noeul left to relax on the sand with his friends, Boss pulled Fort aside, concern etched on his face.

Boss: "Fort, why is she here?"

Fort: "Boss, I didn't expect her to come. I thought she had moved on. She asked about you a few times, but I made it clear that you're in love with Noeul and committed to him."

Boss: "How did she find out about the trip then?"

Fort: "Sorry, Boss. I posted about it online. She follows my updates, so she probably saw it there. But I swear, I didn't send her a personal invite."

Boss: "Alright, but what if she causes problems like she did during our university days? You know how clingy she can be."

Fort: "I understand your concern na, Don't worry, I'll handle it. I'll be here to explain everything to Noeul if needed. Just focus on enjoying the trip."

Boss nodded, feeling a bit reassured by Fort's words, but still anxious about the unexpected turn of events.

As Noeul, Forth, Aya and Chanya wandered off to relax on the sand, Achara seized the opportunity to approach Noeul.

Sitting beside him, she struck up a conversation, trying to ignore the twinge of envy that still lingered in her heart.

"Hey Noeul," she said with a friendly smile, trying to keep the conversation light and casual. "Mind if I join you?"

Noeul invited her to join them on the sand. As she settled in beside them, she feel curious about their relationship.

"So, how long have you two been dating?" she asked, her eyes flickering with interest.

Chanya beamed, eager to share their story. "Oh, They known each other for four years now," she began, her voice filled with affection. "And let me tell you, Phi.Boss is absolutely crazy about our friend Noeul. It's like he can't get enough of him."

Noeul felt a blush creeping up his cheeks at Chanya's words, feeling a mixture of embarrassment and warmth. "Chanya, stop it," he protested,

But Chanya simply laughed, her eyes sparkling mischievously. "Why? It's true, isn't it?" she teased, pulling Noeul closer to her side. "You're too adorable, my friend. Anyone can see that."