SOTUS : Two worlds

Chapter Thirteen

Knott

"You what?" Bright asked dumbly.

"I'm migrating," Knott replied.

"Is this a joke?" Toota asked Prem who was seated next to Knott.

Prem shook his head.

"How can you migrate all of a sudden?" Toota looked at Knott questioningly.

"It's not sudden.  My parents were transferred to the head office in Hong Kong.  I wasn't going to join them.  But I changed my mind.  I got my transcripts.  I will be leaving in two weeks."

"You were working on it all along, and you didn't say a word to us because?" Bright didn't seem to be taking the news well.

"I told you.  I just changed my mind.  I wasn't sure if I was going to go through with it until the transcripts came along and I got into a university there.  I didn't see the point in making a big deal out of it."

Bright rolled his eyes.

"What about N' Tew?" Toota asked.

Knott looked away.  "I broke up with him."

"Ai Knott... what is this really about?"

"It's for the best Toota."

"What did Arthit say?"

Knott sighed, "He doesn't know anything yet."

Bright and Toota were staring at him in disbelief.

"You know Knott, you act all nice and charming.  But you are downright evil.  So what are you planning to do?  Just sneaking out of the room with your things without telling him," Toota's voice was shaking in anger.

Knott couldn't fight the tears anymore.  He knew what he is doing was evil.  Toota's words cut through him.

"Why do you think I changed my mind?  I'm doing it for his sake.  I have hurt him enough.  He will be able to lead a normal life when I'm out of the picture.  If I tell him now, he will try to talk me out of it, and I will give in as usual.  I want him to be safe and happy."

All three of his friends silently watched him in shock.  It was the first time they had seen Knott cry.

Knott reached and took Toota's hand in his.

"Ai Toota please don't tell him anything.  Please... I beg of you...  He might not ask any of you about me.  If he does, you can tell him I went overseas after I leave."

"What makes you think he won't ask us anything?  He will try to kill us for answers," Bright said.

"Because I will ask him not to look for me in a way he can't deny."

Toota looked at him with tears in his own eyes

"I won't say anything to Arthit.  He will be broken after this Knott, and it will be your fault."

"Please take good care of him for me."

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Arthit

[One year later.]

Arthit was the first one in their group to get hired directly by a large company even before their final results were out.  He had been receiving congratulatory messages from everyone.

Except for the person whose name he was waiting to appear on his phone.  It's just a job, it was nothing important he thought.  But he kept waiting until the day was getting closer to end.

There was a soft knock on his door.

"SURPRISE!  Did you really think I will forget to celebrate the happy news?"

Arthit couldn't help but chuckle at his silly boyfriend who was holding a bunch of balloons and a cake.

"Kong... don't you have exams to study for?"

Kongpob made his way into the room.  "P' Arthit... it's a happy day!  Don't remind me of exams," he said pouting.

"Okay.. okay... I'm sorry."

Kongpob put the cake on the table and tied the balloons to his chair.  He turned to face Arthit and put his hands on Arthit's waist.

"I'm proud of you P' Arthit."

Arthit smiled shyly, "Thank you."

"Are you going to give me a treat?"

"I didn't get the job yet!  I don't have money Kong.  What do you want?  I will get you something better after I get my salary."

Kongpob pulled him closer.  "I want you."

Arthit rolled his eyes trying not to smile.  "You are so cheesy."

Kongpob leaned in and whispered, "But you fell for it."

Arthit pushed him away laughing.  "You are impossible."

Kongpob sat on his bed and took Arthit's hand.

"P' Arthit..."

Arthit sat next to Kongpob, slowly falling back, laying down on the bed.  Still holding his gaze with Kongpob's.

Kongpob took it as a silent yes to his unspoken request.  He moved closer to Arthit and started to unbutton Arthit's shirt.

"I love you, P' Arthit."

Arthit put his hand behind Kongpob 's neck and pulled him in for a passionate kiss.

The sound of their breathing and moans filled the room.

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A naked Kongpob was fast asleep next to him.  Arthit took his phone and scrolled through it.
 The message never came.  Why was he expecting a message now?  There was no text for his birthday or New Years or any other important day.

A huge part of his heart disappeared along with Knott.  No matter what he did, he couldn't replace the emptiness he felt.  Hot tears were filling his eyes.  He didn't know what he had until it was gone.

He loved Kongpob, but Arthit knew it wasn't the most he could love a person.

Where are you, Knott? Why did you leave me?

[I know the song has a different meaning.  But I think it suites the feeling.]

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[Seven years later.]

Arthit was at the annual gala of the company he worked for.  He hated functions like this.  He would rather stay at home watching movies.  Arthit had joined this company recently, so he wanted to make an impression.  The company held a gala along with the sister companies to reward the performance of the employees.  The hall was crowded.  Most employees had come with their spouses.

His spouse was too busy to accompany him.  He wasn't surprised when Kongpob told him he couldn't come.  Arthit was not disappointed.  He wanted Kongpob to have a successful career.  On the contrary, he was happy to have some time alone.

The award ceremony had begun.  Arthit was bored out of his mind.  He didn't have any friends at his new workplace.  God forbid if Kongpob found out he was hanging out with someone for something other than work.  He was playing a game on his phone, not paying much attention to what was going on on the stage.

And the employee of the year award goes to Mr. Kraicharoen Ittikorn!

Arthit raised his head.

Knott?

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A/N-  I don't know what Knott's real name is, so I used the name of the actor who played the role in the series.