The Sanctuary

The Sanctuary (Part 3)

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". . . We've been together since then," Aou said and put his arms around Boom's waist. Boom nodded and smiled sweetly to his boyfriend. 

Peter and I were sitting opposite the couple. 

"You are still as sweet as the first time I've met you," I commented and smiled. 

"Well. . . P' Fluke. . . I should thank this man here for not changing. He didn't fail to show me how much he loves  me." Boom said.

"That's because I love you so much, Teerak," Aou stated, kissing Boom on his cheek.

Boom chuckled and mouthed, "I love you, too." which made Aou giggly, and hugged his boyfriend even more. 

I giggled, "I missed seeing you so sweet together."

"Don't worry, P' Fluke. We just arrived. You will be seeing us for four days." Aou said. 

"Now that Boom can easily climb up to the cafe, I'm hoping to see both of you here every day of your stay. Got it?" I joked. 

"Of course, Phi," Boom answered. "We know you are always here, so we will definitely come here to see you and we love everything you make, so expect us to bother you a lot." He added and chuckled. 

"You won't be a bother, though, and I would love to have you here," I said. 

The intercom rang and Peter took it. When he came back he told the couple that their room was ready. 

"We'll go ahead, P' Fluke. See you later." Aou said. 

"I'll see you then. Enjoy your stay."

"We will, for sure. We'll try the spa today."

They both said their goodbyes and took off. 

"They look so in love. I wish I would have a good relationship in the future, too, just like them." Peter commented.

"Uh. . .hmm. . . Everyone wishes the same. But we don't know what life will bring us." I said. "Boom failed to have a good relationship with his best friend, but that led him to meet Aou whom he will spend his good life with," I added. "We'll never know what's waiting for us in the future or who we will spend our life with. For now, live your life in the present. The right time will come to find the right person for you."

Peter nodded slowly. "What about you, P' Fluke?" He asked. "Have you ever been in love?"

I shook my head, "Maybe my time hasn't come yet." I smiled, "But I'm not complaining. In my opinion, love is something you should not be forced to have. True love creates a connection that often involves understanding each other's values, life goals and beliefs. This connection creates a sense of bond, where both of you feel you're on the same team, working towards the same dreams. That is something I want to have. But if it's not for me, I'm okay with it too. There's nothing wrong with being single. I can be happy with whatever I have." I smiled at him and walked to the kitchen.

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"Hi. Is P' Fluke here?" I heard someone ask from the counter. 

I was taking out the muffins I just baked from the oven. I thought the voice was a bit familiar so I went out.

"Prem?" I said surprised. "Oh my God!" I walked briskly and hugged him.