Fathers and Law: Lom and Fah Book One

Chapter 45

Mek pulled up to the gate outside the Chen's house and called Run.

"I'm here."

"I'll buzz you in but you're on your own after that. My mother is going crazy waiting for you to arrive," Run said, laughing.

"Why, what's up?"

"You'll find out soon enough!" Run had no sooner finished speaking when the front door opened and Mint stepped out and waved to Mek.

"Hello, Mek, come in! Have you eaten? Would you like breakfast?"

"Hi! Thank you but I ate breakfast before coming here," said Mek.

"How about some coffee then? We never chat anymore. Come in and sit down," she said.

As Mek neared the front door Mint deftly linked her arm with his and led him into the kitchen. Run was already there pouring coffee as they walked in.

"Mek, why didn't you tell me you and my son were dating?" Mint asked in a sweet voice.

"Mek, don't answer her!" said Run, laughing as he handed Mek a cup of coffee.

"We started dating recently. I hope it's okay with you and Khun Adi," answered Mek.

"Of course it is. We love you and your uncle. We couldn't be happier that the two of you have ended up together," said Mint.

"Mom, we're dating, not married. No one has ended up with anyone at this point!" Run turned to Mek, a flush creeping over his cheeks and reddening his ears, as he mouthed, "I'm sorry about her."

"Run, you have no reason to apologize! Would you rather we didn't like the person you're dating? You have supportive parents - you should be grateful. Not everyone is so lucky regardless of their orientation."

"Yes, Mom, I'm glad you and Dad are supportive. Truly, I am, but could you not embarrass me in front of...Mek."

"It's okay, Run, you can call me your boyfriend," said Mek. He smiled at Mint.

"You two aren't supposed to be ganging up on me!" Run was laughing even harder now.

"All of you are so loud you woke me up," said Tin, rubbing his eyes and yawning. "What's going on?"

"Your brother and Mek are dating now. Did you he tell you?" Mint scanned Tin's face. She didn't want to think Run would tell his brother before her.

"No. Really? I'm glad, I like Mek. What's for breakfast?" Tin promptly returned to searching for something to eat.

"Thanks," said Mek, shaking Tin's hand. Tin smiled and puffed out his chest.

"We better go, we've got a bunch of stores to visit." Taking Mek's cup, Run put their dishes in the sink and with his hand on Mek's back, guided him down the hall and out the front door.

"Quick, in the car, Mek, or she'll follow us." Run got in the passenger seat as Mek slid in on the driver's side. They buckled up and waited for the gate to open wide enough to allow them to pass.

"Thank God that's over," said Mek. Run loved how Mek looked when he laughed, he held nothing back in his joy. Run's imagination ran wild and he wondered if he was as expressive in the bedroom. Mek gave him a quizzical look and started to reach for Run.

"Hands at 10 and 2, play with me later. Where are we headed?" Run asked, pushing Mek's hands away.

"I thought we'd park the car in one of the garages near the condo. That way, if we need to lie, we can say we were visiting a friend. If we park by the coffee vendor and show up over there, it might become obvious that we tracked his car."