Porsche watched from a distance, his P'Way on his knees with red roses in his hands and a smile on his face, proposed to a pretty girl. The girl smiled shyly and nodded. Way stood up, kissed her on the lips, and everyone around cheered, clapped, and hooted in celebration. They hugged and kissed again, radiating happiness.
Porsche felt happy for his friend P'Way, smiling, yet his eyes stung with a burning sensation and a deep ache gnawed at him. He couldn't grasp the reasons for his feelings. The urge to run and hide overwhelmed him, and he wished he could disappear from the world. Sitting alone on his grandma's terrace, tears streaming down his face, he was trying to figure out why he was aching? Why is he hurting so much?
Porsche was lost in his past when Way shook him, snapping him back to reality. Way smiled and said, "Hey, it's really me, you're not seeing a ghost." Porsche was astonished to see his P'Way after ten years; it was so unexpected that he could hardly believe his eyes. Way hugged him and playfully poked his face, saying, "Look at you, all grown up and so handsome! The girls must be going crazy over you, right?" Porsche smiled shyly and replied, "No, P'Way, you're wrong. I don't have a girlfriend yet. Well, enough about me—tell me, when did you come back from the States? You're so famous, P'Way. I can't believe you're here in Chiang Mai, talking to me!"
"I came back a year ago." Porsche was shocked to hear this. "You've been in Thailand for a year, and I didn't even know? Really?"
"Are you blaming me? Well, you were the one who stopped talking, and then you never came back for summer holidays. And I am sure you know how demanding the fashion industry is, I was busy. I wanted to expand my business in Thailand as I see opportunities here, and there were plenty of projects going on. Recently, a big business tycoon from Bangkok wants to collaborate with me, so there's been a lot going on. I had no time. But today, I came to see my mom as she was nagging me too much, and then she dragged me here. And guess what? I found you. I'm glad I came."
Porsche was happy to see his P'Way after so many years, He had always admired Way, following him like a shadow. He loved his P'Way. Yes, he loved him, he understood his feelings after a while, he understood who he was and recognized his true nature, and accepting this reality took every ounce of strength he had. Though he still isn't confident enough to tell everyone that he is gay, his family and a few close friends know. Porsche doesn't want to hide who he is, but he is scared. He fears that if people find out, they will look down on him and make his family suffer for something they don't deserve.
"I was supposed to leave tomorrow, but now that I found you, I think I can make an exception and stay and spend some time with you, relive our old days, what do you say? Wanna come with me? We can go for swim like old days or do whatever you want." Way suggested!
Porsche was overjoyed. He couldn't believe his first crush, his first love, was standing before him, looking incredibly handsome and asking him to spend time together, making an exception just for him. Porsche grinned from ear to ear, feeling like he was on cloud nine. Without hesitation, Porsche exclaimed, "Yes! Yes, of course, P'Way! I've missed you so much!"
Way playfully ruffled Porsche's hair. "I missed you too! Let's head back to the party now, and I'll pick you up in the morning. We can go for a drive, grab some food, watch a movie, and in the evening, we can go for a swim. How does that sound?"
"Sounds perfect!" Porsche replied enthusiastically.
Porsche was filled with excitement. He woke up early, got ready, and eagerly waited for Way's arrival. His mom noticed Porsche dressed nicely in a baby blue t-shirt, white pants, and flip-flops, looking quite cute. Being a caring mother, she inquired, "Where are you off to all dressed up? And with whom?"
Porsche felt a little nervous, knowing his mom might object, but he had to answer her. "I'm going out with P'Way. I'll be back by evening."
His mom was about to respond when his grandma intervened, saying cheerfully, "Oh, darling, let him go out and enjoy with his friends. This is his time to have fun. You shouldn't stay with old folks like us for too long, or you'll grow old sooner, too!" She chuckled as she spoke.
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I love u with all my Heart (A Short-Story)
DragosteKinn was a reserved, self-centered man who preferred not to mingle with others, known as the richest and most renowned businessman in Thailand. However, when he encountered the adorable and clumsy Porsche for the first time, his entire world was tur...