Just Like Yesterday

Chapter Two

Chapter Two

It was a lot harder than I thought it would be. I smiled more than I have ever had in four years and none of it was genuine. Yes I missed the gang, and yes it was fun hanging with them but it was hard to focus on them with P'Arthit there smiling and looking really too good. Whose idea was it to come along for this vacation again?

As I took a bathroom break with the guys whilst teasing the girls, I wondered how I had thought seeing him again would help me get over him and move on. Seeing him there had brought a wild rush to my body, a feeling that I was used to four years ago and only P'Arthit can bring up in me. I swallowed up all my feelings that stirred strongly within me and kept my distance.

The hotel was a real vacation palace. I saw at least three celebrities I knew enjoying themselves. For some members of our group it was a norm to be in this type of high profile hotel but for others it was rare. P'Arthit kept it hidden very well but I could tell he was very impressed with the wide lounge rooms, the red rugs, high ceilings and glittering chandeliers, mahogany furniture.

"I'm sorry but we are fully booked."

I approached P'Bright and P'Pem who seemed to be having some troubles checking us in.

"What's wrong guys?"

"Oh, Kongpob, nothing." They chorused. They looked guilty as hell. One with a blank face lifted away, the other with his shoulders raised.

"Hey, what's going on? Is there something wrong with our reservation? Tell me, maybe I can fix it."

We booked a suite," P began hesitantly, "And for two six room suits but they made a mistake and booked a suit with only five rooms."

"Okay, that means one of us is left out huh. I'll just take a separate room then. It is not a big deal."

"Actually you are not the only one who is left. Pem's girlfriend is coming over to join us. You know she's an actress."

I did not know that and did not see the relevance. "So?"

"That means we need two rooms not one but there is only one empty room.

"Okay, "I said after thinking for a while. "It's probably my fault so I'll just get the extra room. You guys don't have to worry."

"It's not about the money, Kongpob," P'Pem informed me making a put out look, "there are no more rooms in this hotel. We can only get one out of two."

"That's why I was suggesting that Pem and his girlfriend share a room. All the others are sharing their rooms with their girlfriends and wife, and boyfriends, even me. Why are you being so difficult Khun Pem?"

"Hey, hey. This is a girl I just started dating, how is she going to feel if without warning I suddenly force her into staying in a room with me. What would she think?"

"That you are a playboy who just wants to get her in bed? That's nothing new."

I laughed and watched between them as they argued back and forth. In the end I knew where they were coming from. "Okay you guys, what's the other solution."

"Hm, there are actually two solutions Kongpob."

I nodded and folded my arms, "okay, what is it?"

"One, "started P'Pem and I shifted my gaze to him, "we get you a room in another hotel"
"except that doesn't make sense we all came here together we should be together and have fun. The hotels around here aren't very great. This is the best here so probably before we can get you a room in a decent hotel we would have to drive very far." P'Bright continued.