10 days,10 ways [ Pondphuwin ]

CH4: "At every table I save you a seat"

Phuwin's pov:

''Is your plan going successfully'' Dunk asked me as I took a sip of my drink and leaned back on my chair groaning ''Pond believes with his soul this plan is a waste of time'' Joong followed soon after ''Yea thank you for reminding me as if I wasn't aware already'' I rolled my eyes looking at my friends but of course they were busy with each other. I lack quite few things and being in a perfect relationship is one of them. Joong and Dunk are my definition of an ideal relationship, they don't have any out of the fairytale kinda love story but rather a realistic one. With fights, misunderstandings, communication, reconciliation but at the end of the day they solve their differences and are back to each other. That's what makes me love their relationship a lot. ''What is everyone looking so miserable about?'' a deep voice broke out as he pulled the chair beside me taking a seat. Broad shoulders, sharp jawline and deep eyes, Pond Naravit. ''Nothing we're just discussing about how you are not cooperating with Phuwin's masterclass plan'' Dunk could hardly finish his sentence before he burst out laughing making the other two laugh as well which made me frown. ''Only because you are God's favorite, and he gave you Joong doesn't mean you should laugh at the singles trying to help out other singles'' I butted in pointing my finger at him to which he threw his hands in the air in surrender ''I'm guilty for that.'' I don't where anything is going wrong, I have 9 more days and for today after attending the ceremony I'll send Pond for dinner with this doctor. She is the daughter of one of my elderly clients. Her parents had especially requested me to find someone for her and what better time than this? I booked them a date in a gorgeous place. A finger pocked my waist under the table as my body shook from the sudden action. ''I didn't mean to scare you. We called u 3 times and you were lost in your thoughts.'' Pond said slightly rubbing my back after the sudden shock. ''Do you ever wonder if the one you are searching for has been here all this while'' Dunk suddenly spoke out which made all 4 of us take a glance at each one on us. ''I don't think so.'' Pond looked at Dunk with his lips pressed in a line and Dunk looked at me waiting for an answer ''I mean there has been us 4 always so if you are implementing Joong and Pond are about to end up together, I fear it might be the truth'' I let out a chuckle acting as if I didn't catch what Dunk was trying to mean. ''It has always been you'' Pond dramatically took Joong's hand as Joong turned his head towards Pond in slow motion and they started leaning in before Dunk's palm made its way creating a barrier. I shook my head as we all shared a good laugh. ''Guys we should leave Dunk is going to have dinner with us tonight'' Joong's comment made Dunk's cheeks experience all 50 shades of pink. How cute. As they exchanged smiles, I and Pond looked at each other at the same time before smiling at them. ''Good luck! Do text me all the details once you guys are over with'' I gave them thumbs ups while wiggling my eyebrows. ''If the wedding is fixed do tell Phuwin. He is ready with all the arrangements'' he nudged my shoulder with his as we waved at them before they made their way out of the restaurant holding hands and looking at each other with stars in their eyes. I want what they have so bad. ''You look like you need a partner not me. You look at them like you want to get married'' Pond looked at me as I let out a deep breath. ''I do Nara. I've always did'' my words got stuck into my throat as my lungs tightened thinking about him, my vision blurred as I looked down trying to blink away my tears. ''He never deserved you, Phu. You always deserved better than him, even if someone could offer you all the love in the world it would seem less, comparably to how much you are deserving of" he pulled me into his chest embracing me in a hug, I hugged him back burying my face into his chest taking deep breaths not wanting to remember my past. I would bang my head against a wall if that meant all the memories from my past would be erased completely from my mind. He gently rubbed my back drawing patterns with his finger. "Better?" he asked as I nodded slowly my face still buried into his chest. I slowly looked up to find him staring at me "It is not your fault Phuwin. It never was." he wiped away any remaining tears from my face and moved strings of my hair from my face. "Thank you so much for everything Nara." My voice was covered with sincerity. ''Let me drop you off at your place so you can get ready. We have 2 hours in hand'' he stood up holding out his hand for me, as I took it and got up. We walked out to his car.

''Look presentable, you have a date later tonight. She's a doctor and hopefully she'll be able to cure your dating ban'' I broke the comfortable silence that was retained for the past 10 minutes ''I fear that might never happen.'' he replied in an almost sure tone making me look at him with narrow eyes. ''Just keep your body and soul together and I'll make it happen'' I leaned against the passenger seat that probably has my imprints on it due to the amount of time I've sat on it. I never learnt driving, well more precisely I never bothered learning to drive. It's a blessing Pond knows how to. ''I definitely have no hopes or expectations, but you do you.'' before I could say anything the car stopped infront of my apartment. I took off my seatbelt before Pond unlocked the door for me. ''Don't be late and pick me up on time'' I reminded him while waving. ''You are coming with me tonight, right?'' he asked with anticipation clear in his voice. I thought for a moment before answering ''I mean surely why not but it's too boring for me to sit still and do nothing. There's a coffee shop with cats just beside the place so I'll be there. If things hit off and you decide to take her home, just give me a text. I'll get a uber home''. He looked at me for a minute having a debate with himself ''Ok fine.'' then I watched as his car disappeared from my sight before walking into my home. 

I dropped my body down on my bed closing my eyes and taking a deep breath. I always swear I've moved on from him and yet I recall the memories I vowed to never recall again. I was merely 20 when I first met Neo, we during one of the big company events of my dad. Since then, we started talking and it hit off from then on. He was the perfect boyfriend one could ask for. He made me feel loved, seen and heard like nobody else did. Everything was just the way I had imagined it to be. Then one day, a woman walked on us kissing and her face looked like her whole world crumbled down on her. It was the same day I discovered she had been his girlfriend of 4 years. My world stopped. I couldn't stop blaming myself for the fall out of their relationship even though I was not at fault. It took me a whole year to get back my life back. That was also the day I saw Pond almost committing a murder. Till this day I've never seen him get so mad. Honestly, I've moved on and am totally aware of how much I deserve better. I looked at phone to check the time 1:38 pm. I should start getting ready now or else I'll be surely late. 

Naww I love Neo I swear. See y'all next ch