TO SHOU WITH LOVE

72 - FEAR

There was a moment when Sailub’s mind went blank, and he felt completely stunned, not knowing what to do.

A sharp buzzing suddenly rang out deep in his brain, and both ears began to ring in unison.

His temples felt like they were being hammered mercilessly, pounding his nerves.

Way in the driver’s seat seemed also shocked, momentarily unable to react.

Then Sailub saw Thanapon dismounting from the motorcycle and walking towards their car, attempting to open the passenger door.

But despite the car having been traveling at high speed, the door remained locked, and he couldn’t open it, so he raised his hand and knocked on the window.

Only then did Sailub reluctantly snap back to reality.

His limbs felt weak, and even reaching for the door lock felt like an effort.

As soon as the door lock clicked open, Thanapon immediately pulled the door open.

“Is everything clear now?” he reached in and grabbed Sailub’s hand, his tone devoid of emotion, “Let’s go. I’ll take you back.”

Sailub was pulled out of the car by him, his legs feeling weak, almost stumbling as he touched the ground.

He followed Thanapon a few steps forward, dazed, until a passing car’s roar brought him back to his senses.

Once he snapped out of it, a strong sense of dread overwhelmed him.

If Way had braked just a few seconds later…

If there had been the slightest mishap just now…

Sailub dared not imagine what would have happened.

He suddenly stopped in his tracks, forcefully pulling his hand away from Thanapon’s grip.

Sensing Sailub’s movement, Thanapon, who had been striding forward, also stopped and turned to look at him.

Anger surged, more fiercely than before in the car, as Sailub stared at Thanapon.

“Are you crazy, Pon?!”

“Do you even know what you’re doing?!”

“Was your life just thrown away?!”

His voice, which had changed tone earlier, still hadn’t fully returned to normal, sounding hoarse.

Sailub never knew he could be so angry, nor did he realize he could shout so furiously on the street.

But now he was completely enveloped in anger and fear, just wanting to lash out at Thanapon.

He looked at Thanapon his chest heaving with emotions.

He waited for JThanapon’s response, but Thanapon remained silent, just staring at him in silence.

Thanapon’s silence was stubborn, yet filled with anger.

He just looked at Sailub, as if engaged in a silent confrontation.

Another car roared past on the roadside.

In the car behind them, Way had also regained his senses and pushed open the door, stepping out of the car.

He walked towards them, stopping beside them without saying a word.

“Let’s go.”

In the end, it was Thanapon who relented in this silent standoff, reaching out again to grasp Sailub’s hand, this time with a softer tone, “I’ll take you back.”