Underdog ( Completed)

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It's a day off for the first time in a month for Krist. He decided to come home.
When he opened the door, he can smell "his home" which makes him secure. It sounds very strange to describe to other people but there are certain smell Krist feels safe. The smell of his home is one of his favorite.
"I'm home, Mâe~."
He hugged her from behind while she is busy cooking.
"Ooh, Krist. I thought you'll be home later."
"Oh? Was it bad? I work up early this morning."
He pouts.
"No,this is your home, you can come back anytime you like. I just haven't prepared your lunch yet. So.. if you are hungry, you can eat something else."
"Oh, Mâe! Don't worry, I can wait. Besides, I have to lose some weight for new drama. Maybe I'll have something to drink."
Krist opened the refrigerator.
"Huh? Chocolate? Wow, is this Belgium chocolate? Where did you get it?"
He took out chocolate box from refrigerator then opened it.
Krist remembered when Singto fed him Belgium chocolate.
- it's feels like such a long time ago.
"Singto gave it to me when he visited us."
Mâe said.
"Oh, right. He brought it with flowers.
Do you still keep them?! It's been almost two months now."
Krist surprised.
"Oh, no. That one was gone long time. This one is different one.He gave it to me again when he came another time."
Mâe said casually.
"Huh? .....when did he come? Was I with him? I don't remember."
Krsit asked her.
"Umm... about 3-4 weeks ago? He came alone."
"....W...Why?"
Krist is confused.
"..... I think your father wanted to see him so he asked him personally through his agency."
Mâe stopped cooking and looked at Krist.
"....How come?"
Krist is puzzled.
"....I think you should ask him. But remember, don't argue with him. Just listen what he say first, then talk to him. Okey? Don't be upset."
Mâe tapped his hand.
- why did P come here alone? Why didn't he say anything to me?
Krist is confused. He doesn't understand what's going on.
- I'll talk to Pôr.

"Kit!"
Someone called his name and pulled his arm from side.
"Kat?"
It was Kat.
"I have been calling and texting you so many times, why did you pick up?"
Kat is sulky mood.
"Umm, I was busy. Sorry."
"Tsk, anyway it's too late now. Do you know P'Singto came alone a few week ago?"
Kat asked Krist.
"No, I just heard from Mâe. She said Pôr ask him to come. Why?"
"Yes. When I came back from school, P'Singto was Pôr's study."
"What did Pôr want ?"
"...well, I couldn't hear well but I know Pôr told P'Singto ....ummm....not to flirt with you."
"......"
Krist's jaw dropped.
"Kit? Are you listening? Hello?"
"Awww, I mean.. what?"
Krist doesn't know what to say.
"...Kit? Hello? Hey, you're blushing."
"No! No I'm not!"
Krist mumbled.
"....Kit..Are you.."

"Krsit ! Are you home? How come you don't say anything to me?"
Pôr walked into them.
"Hi, Pôr."
Krist hugged him.
"Come to my study."
Pôr insists.
"Y...yes, Pôr."
Krist followed him. Krist can see Kat's worried facial expression from side.

"So, how are you son? How's Nong Yui doing? Does she take care you well?"
"I'm busy. P'Yui is nice."
"...good. Have you seen Khun Singto recently?"
"Not really. I don't talk to him on the phone either. P is busy his own project and job."
"Oh, okey."
Krist's father looks relieved.
".....May I know why do you care about P'Singto so much? I've heard he came alone to meet with you. Am I missing something?"
Krist asked his father calmly.
"Oh, that ? Who told you?"
Krist's father looks annoyed.
"I happen to know about it today."
Krsit looks his Pôr's eyes.
"Oh, well. I just wanted to talk to him personally. So I asked him to come over."
"What did you talk about?"
Krist stares at Pôr's eyes that takes lots of courage to do for Krist, but he is so determined to find out about the fact what've happened.
"Krist! Why are you looking at me like this! It's very rude."
Pôe raised his voice.
"Please answer me, Pôr, What did you say to P'Singto? If you don't tell me.."
"If I don't tell you, what are you going to do to me? I'm your father, Krsit!!"
Pôr is upset.
"Pôr! Please."
Krist keeps staring at his father's eyes.
".....I just told him to stay away from you."
Pôr sighed.
"...why? What makes you say that? He is my P."
Krist asked him.
"....because you seems like you found of Khun Singto more than your senior."
"....wha... I'm sorry but I'm not with you. Could you say that again?"
Krist is puzzled.
"You see, You are just confused with your drama role and reality. Don't forget you have pretty girlfriend. You are Normal. You don't seem to know what you're doing now a days. So I fix it before it goes wrong."
Pôe said firmly.
"Fix it? How?"
"I told Khun Singto to stay away from you. Because he is a bad influence on you, he constantly flirts you which is not Normal!
Krist, I know your dream and lots of efforts in the past. I always support you from bottom of my heart. You finally grabbed a chance to be famous to achieve your dram become a singer, but if you stuck with him, there is no future for you.What's wrong? You look muddled."
Pôr frowned.
Krist is speechless.
"I'm trying to understand this but it's not getting anywhere."
Krist muttered.
"You done have to worry anything. Pôr knows what's the best for you. Just leave it to me."
Pôr smiles and patted Krist's shoulder.

Knock, knock

Someone knocked the door.
"Come in."
"Pôr, Krist, lunch is ready. Mâe asked you to come over."
"Oh! Lunch time! Thank you Kat! Let's go Krist!"
Pôe said cheerfully. He looked bright.
Pôr left his study first, while Krist stood there with confusion.
"....Hey, are you okey?"
Kat patted his arm.
"Huh? ....oh yes.."
Krist said with a faint smile.

When Krist and Kat walk in they heard a cheerful voice from living room.
"Is there any guests we have?"
Krsit asked Kat.
"...don't know."
She shrugged.

"Oh, Krist! Here you are! Surprise! Your girlfriend is here!"
Pôr said cheerfully.
"Krsit!"
Praew's face lit up when she saw him.
"Praew? Why are you here?"
Krist is puzzled.
"Oh, your Pôr invites me for lunch. Krist, I'm so happy to see you. It's been for a while. I miss you a lot."
Praew hugged him.
"Oyyy, Praew, Please behave yourself. You are in front of my parents."
Krist try to unfold her.
" Relax. It's okey. Young love. Here have a seat! Let's have a lunch together."
Pôr smiles while everyone else is quite and awkward moment.
It's like a cheap soap operas.
"...Krsit? Are you okey?"
Praew looked at him with concern.
"Oh, sorry. I was daydreaming."
Krist made fake smile and bit his favorite meal of Mâe prepared, even it tastes like sawdust.
" Wow, it's delicious, thank you Mâe."
Krist smiled at her.

Mâe looked at Krist sadly, didn't say anything.

- My home is a place that accepts you for the person you are. It is a place you know will hold you warm and cozy in days when you feel lost and teary eyed. A place that is sacred to you and holds a shelter for your near and dear ones.

"....I thought I created that kind of home for my family, Jack.. what have you done to my son."
Mâe muttered.