Underdog ( Completed)

13

The Peach Tree Cafe
"Oh my gosh, it's been a while since I last met you."
" I'm so sorry Parew. I've been busy with my work."
"Oh, it's okey Krist. I understand. But!'
She is grinning to herself.
"What? You are acting so strange."
Krist got nervous.
" Hehehehe."
Preaw is giggling and mumbling.
" Oyii, are you really Okey? Hello?"
Krist waived his hand in front of her face.
"Muhahahaha, why don't you tell me how busy your work was."
" Huh?"
" Oh, don't act like you're innocent."
"Huh? What? What are you taking about?"
Krist really didn't get it. He is clueless.
"Come on! Tell me about your drama shooting! What are you ? Are you Kongpob or Arhit?"
"Hey! Be quiet ! Don't talk about it here!"
Krist panicked.
"Eh?"
" Listen Preaw, I can't talk much about it. It's confidential. Actually i messed up a bit since I told you too much already. So, I can't talk anymore."
Krist zips his mouth.
" Oh, come on. I won't tell anyone. I mean I can't talk about your work to anyone even to Pan. She is not one of the girl you know. If I talk about 'it' to her, she thinks I'm creepy."
"......."
"Psst, just a little Na?"
Preaw acts cute.
"Ah..Preaw, Who am I ?"
"You are my boyfriend,silly."
"Exactly! I'm your damn boyfriend! Isn't it enough for you ? I missed you so much, I worked so hard between school assignments and drama shooting. I just want to have some quality time with you , I don't wanna talk about my work, it has been so much staff going on recently and I am so stressed out about KISS that I have to do! So just ..stop talking about my work please."
Krist bursts out.
"KISS? KISS? Did you say KISS?"
Preaw's eyes open wide.
"Oh shit! Screw me."

When Singto went back to house, he noticed someone is in the kitchen busy working.
"Pho, are you home ?"
" Over there son."
Singto heard his father' s voice from the kitchen.
"Sawatdit khrap, Pho. I'm so happy to see you."
" Well, me too."
Pho hugged Singto and stroked his back.
" How are you ? Do you eat properly every meal? Do you go to school everyday?"
" Yes, Pho. You know the answer already."
" Am I ? Good. Well, tell me about your work."
" Umm. Actually It's better. First I thought about leaving, because acting is something not mine. P' Mike said I always giving people a lot of trouble, especially to Krist. I often make mistakes when my line comes, which Krist doesn't. He has a great memory and krist play it by ear. He is really good. I can't be like him... but Krist and I had a chance to talk to Chief Director , he gave me good advice. I think I will continue to do with my best."
" What's happened?"
Singto explained to his father the day of the incident 2 days ago.
" You know, I remember when Krist told me about his dream to become singer one day. He has been trying so hard to get a chance in entertainment industry. He failed audition more than 30times. He tried music contest so many times. He has been trying so much never give up.
So I want to help him. I want success this drama with him.
It might be a good chance to be famous for Krist. P'Mike said I'm his underdog which is fine. I'll try my best to make him succeeds."
" Well, I don't know about if you are underdog or not. I think that person misunderstanding what the real meaning of that. Well, it doesn't matter. What important is believe in yourself and try your best no matter what. Be humble and take care of your Nong Krist like your real brother. Acting is also new for him. He needs you to need him. It's good to share your thoughts and emotions with your Nong. I know it's difficult for you. But you should try. That's made you guys strong. I think you and Nong Krist is the only one who really can understand each other in this drama. Don't you think so?"
" I guess you are right, Pho. I'll talk to him and get to know him more."
Singto smiled.

When Krist came downstairs kitchen to get a water, his mom was sitting at the sofa alone, watching TV.
"Mae."
Krist hugged her from back and kissed her cheek.
"Krist. How are you? When did you come home?"
"While ago. What are you watching?"
"This ? It's called 'Love Sick'."
Krist sits beside of his mother,zone out in front of TV.
"Huh?"
Krist heard something different.
"Wait! Mae? Didn't the taller handsome guy confessed to buzz cut boy right now?"
He gazed TV screen now.
"Yes. Krist, I can't hear it. Can you lower your voice please ?"
" But..but..."
"Shhhhhh."
On the screen, boys agreed each other to become boyfriend. Then later the screen when they kissed secretly, cute girl saw it and took off with tears.
" Wow.. What? That girl is buzz cut boy's girlfriend?? Oh my gosh. This is messed up. Wow.. I can't believe it. Don't you think Mae?"
When he turned his mother, she looks bit annoyed.
".....Krist, Mae couldn't hear much after you join me. Now today's program is over. My fun time is gone."
"Au,, umm....Sorry. I was surprised because that one is on regular TV channel. And...and the boys kissed each other! Do you like it Mae?"
" Yes, I like the program very much. Story line is good and main character boys are so cute. Their kiss is so cute, too."
"Umm, you are really Y-girl. ... But you really don't mind to see boys interaction?"
"Krist, if you like boy or become lady boy in future, I won't judge you. I will support your decision no matter what, because I love you. You are my son. I believe, there are different type love but all love is beautiful and should treat equally. please think out of the box sometimes."
"Mae..."
"Anyway, please don't bother my quality time next time. You can join with me but be quiet please. .. so, how's your work? Did you kiss your handsome boyfriend already?"
Mae winked Krist.
"M...mmmmm Mae~!"