"Heirs of the Heart" (Pondphuwin, Geminifourth, Joongdunk)

Chapter:10_Mystery and Echos of the Past_

"Huh, what's this?" Sarocha murmured, spotting a flower bouquet as she stood at their main gate, returning from her morning walk. She picked up the bouquet, a huge and beautiful arrangement of red roses, the flowers looking freshly plucked.

Sarocha was surprised to receive such a gift so early in the morning. "Who could have sent this?" she wondered, carrying the bouquet inside.

"Phuwin, are you awake?" she called out as she entered the house. "Khab, Mae," Phuwin responded from the kitchen. "You're already making breakfast, son?" Sarocha asked, noticing her son busy with pancakes.

"khab, Mae..." Phuwin began but trailed off when he saw the large rose bouquet in his mother's hands. "Mae, did you buy those? Who gave them to you?" he asked, puzzled.

"I should be asking you that. I found them at our main gate with a card that says, 'To my future artist,'" Sarocha explained, showing the card and the bouquet.

"Clearly, no one gives a doctor a card saying 'artist.' Now spill the beans. Who sent this?" Sarocha demanded, raising an eyebrow suspiciously.

Phuwin was bewildered. He had never had an admirer who would send such a grand gesture. "Mae, I really have no idea," he replied, genuinely confused. Sarocha looked equally perplexed at her son's response.

"You truly don't have any idea who could have sent this?" Sarocha asked again. Phuwin shook his head, but little did they know, this was just the beginning of a whirlwind...

"Excellent work," said a handsome young man, a sinister smile playing on his lips as he examined the photos his bodyguards had taken of Sarocha holding the bouquet. "If his mother has it, he definitely saw it. Now, send me updates when he steps outside," the man instructed someone on the phone before ending the call. He turned his gaze to the board, covered with pictures of Phuwin, and his smile grew even more menacing...

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" Earth, you are trying to taking his side too." Mix shouted at his boyfriend, who is now trying to make him understand why they should let Fourth go to Finland..

" Mix, It's totally Fourth's decision whether to press charges against his attacker or not..We've all tried to make him see reason ,but he is steadfast..Even his therapist warned us to not to push him against his will,
it could lead to another crisis." Earth explained, trying to calm his boyfriend who was vehemently against letting the man who had assaulted Fourth go....Earth also against that , but what can he do if the victim doesn't want to step ahead.

" I am sorry, P'Mix....I am letting you down.." Fourth said softly overhearing the heated discussion of his brother and P' Earth about his decision to move on to Finland..

Exhausted, Fourth retreated to his room and sat by the window, gazing
out as silent tears streamed down his cheeks... Memories of his childhood flood back-his uncle's betrayal,the chaos it caused in his family..His father's side had refused to believe the accusations, and his uncle had manipulated the situation framing his had for embezzling money from their family business..All because Fourth had spoken out about his uncle's abuse..

Now their business thrived, a testament to his parent's hard work and resilience..They had stood by him but at a great personal cost..He couldn't bear to bring more misfortune upon them.He doesn't want their efforts to be in vain anymore. He knew his family would support him if he presses charges, but he won't do it..He has felt that it is his burden to bear, his misfortune to endure.. That's why he has planned to move to Finland, to his maternal Uncle's home- his safest heaven after his family...

Meanwhile at Naravits's Mansion,

Pond's grandmother called him over as soon as he reached the breakfast table, where his younger brothers Joong and Gemini were already seated. "Pond, I need to talk to you."

Settling into his chair, Pond replied, "What is it, Granny?",reaching for the waffles.

"What progress have you made on finding someone to settle down with?" she asked bluntly.

Pond shrugged, "Granny, I still haven't found anyone."

His grandmother's face turned stern. "I've been patient for long enough. I've decided to arrange your marriage myself. You'll be getting married at the  last week of this  month."

Pond nearly choked on his drink, shocked by her announcement. "What!?"His grandma had been pressing him to get married for a while, but he never expected her to take such drastic action." You arranged my marriage? Without even asking me?"

"I've waited for you to find someone for two years, Pond. You ignored my requests, so I had to take matters into my own hands. The boy I've chosen is a relative of an acquaintance.He is a nice boy from a decent background . No buts, no objections, and no meeting him before the wedding. This is final. As the eldest heir of Naravit Co, you need to set an example for your brothers, keep that in your mind." Grandma said in a stern tone.

Pond was speechless, staring at his grandmother. Joong and Gemini were equally stunned.

"But Grandma, I haven't even met him! How can I..."" Pond asked, hoping for some leniency."No. I know you too well. You'd try to sabotage it. Just get ready for the wedding and remember your responsibilities," she said firmly.

"Grandma, please," Pond pleaded, his voice filled with frustration and helplessness. "At least let me meet him once." " No means no..Just get prepared." She said and left the table.

Pond was left in a state of disbelief as his grandmother walked away for the kitchen.Joong placed a reassuring hand on Pond's shoulder. "P'Pond, maybe this could be a good thing. Grandma cares about us, she wouldn't do this without a reason."

Pond remained silent, grappling with the unexpected turn of events.As he stared at his unfinished breakfast, Pond couldn't shake the feeling that this arranged marriage might just change his life in ways he never imagined.

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