Sotus After Story

Chapter-15 Kongpob

The last day of this term took an eternity to end. These sleepless nights preparing for exam were so much exhausting that I forgot beds were supposedly for sleeping not table where I fell asleep substituting my course books with pillows. Arthit never distracted me unnecessarily, he knew it well how much the exam mattered. We just had dinner two days before my last exam but that was just because I insisted him. I was so much bored studying all day, that having a dinner & spending a quality time totally worth it.
That day at dinner, I knew I acted a bit weird. I shouldn't have give him a cue without preparing for it but it just came out of my mouth. It was terribly hard not to tell him. I've assumed he would whine to know, but luckily he didn't overreact. If I was the old Kongpob to confess every little thing at once then it would have been a different scene. All these years has changed me, by knowing him more & more I've realised special things are for special occasion. Maybe, I'm moving a little too fast, & proposing him for marriage will be a little too soon.
That day I had planned to propose him but for a moment the fear of getting rejected hold me back. I knew he got some issues but he can try to solve them once we're together in an official way. S also knows that we're together. He didn't tell me that, nor did he even ask. However, it is really easy to predict that he knows. He's always been at least that much wise. He gets thing faster than I do.
****
Finally my term ended today. Feeling a bit relaxed than usual. I called P'Arthit & told him about how it all went all, he was quite busy so couldn't respond. He carelessly said, "hmm hmm."
I completed my hazing activities within a double quick of time to leave a bit earlier than usual. My mind knocked up with a thought to visit somewhere but nothing came up straight. Arthit would return really late so I'll join him late at night. I really don't want to bother him when he is busy with his work, after all I've delayed his promotion. I know that he'll never accept the fact that I'm partially liable for this but I know that I have wronged him.
I saw S at cafe today with his friend. My friends were so busy deciding about the party Ps were going to throw & various schedule to be followed through this little break that I couldn't even join him for a second. I haven't visited him since my term started.   I'm a bit free today so It's possible to visit him.
The lavender sky in the evening was turning soon into a dark violet one. A walk to his condominium would be better than at mine where I would be alone until P came. The stall selling the best fries caught my eyes on my way. It was less crowded than usual. I stopped there to buy snacks for me & S. Even when we were child I used to buy everything double the amount I needed. One for me & the other for S. The waiter handed me the hot parcel few minutes later I placed the order.
When I reached at his doorstep the room was already locked. He was not inside. I stood there waiting for him to return.
One hour later he came. The most strange of all was M was with him. It startled me the most, I promptly wanted to ask M. He left before I could, perhaps he was scared of my soon to be asked question, which he knew I was going to ask. S didn't say anything about it, I respect his privacy so I didn't ask him either. Only way to know what was really going on is M. He's going to be a dead meat.
I kept my bag on his bed and took a seat on his couch feeling tired. S took the parcel from my hand & placed it in the microwave as it has already cooled down. He took his comfort clothes with him to change in the bathroom, in the meanwhile I apprehended his phone which he forgetfully left on his bed. His phone was vibrating with a text, I picked it up & suspiciously viewed it without his knowledge. I didn't want him know that I have checked his message, so I viewed the text from notifications bar. The text was from M, I vividly knew his number. Though the number wasn't saved but it's that easy to guess my best friend's number. He wrote in that text, "Hey, it's me M. Save my number." I had nothing to say, even if something was going on or going to happen, it will be completely between them. I have no right to intervene in their matter.
He was doing something over his phone when I knocked him to discuss the matter troubling me for along.
"S, I need to talk to you about something really important." He solemnly looked at my direction with deep attention.
"Yeah, tell me P."
"Remember? You told me about Dad?"
"Yeah, P".
"I think I'll visit him soon within this week."
"Are you sure? You want me join?"
"Up to you if you want to join."
He looked excited like a child, his face brightened with that vivid expression. I placed my hand on his shoulder to complete the next toughest challenge.
"Uhm.....you know P'Arthit?"
"Yeah, I know he's your friend."
"Not that, do you know?"
"What? That he's your boyfriend?"
"Well yeah, how do you know that?
" I heard it from my mates, it's okay. I like you both".
That built sudden palpitations inside my heart. It was good for me that he already knew & I wouldn't have to make an effort to confess that to him.
"Do you think Dad will agree?" I hesitated lowering my gaze.
"Don't worry P, lets give it a try I'm with you," he consoled me with his words. It was terribly assuring that at least I'll have a support but still I knew that chances of failure were still high. If my Dad wasn't okay with it I don't think I'll still mind to marry the guy I love. But I don't want Arthit to feel low. He's really possessive about consent issues. I want complete perfection when it comes to him.