Last Night:An EarnPete Fanfic

43. Hugs and Thank Yous

Pete

We were still at the private room of the restaurant Earn's dad booked for our late lunch. The attorney had long left for another appointment and Earn had to use the restroom, so there was only old Anuwpart and I trying to finish out tea in silence.

The lunch went smoothly with the father and son talking casually. I only had to speak when talked to and I got so busy managing my nervous limbs that despite the cool ac, I can't seemed to stop sweating.

I still haven't said my thank you for what Earn's father did with our issue. I was sure he was only doing it for his son but I got out in the process too, so I was thankful. I also should have said I'm sorry for the trouble it caused him.

I cleared my throat.

It's now or never.

"Sir."

I began.

"Sir I---"

I froze mid sentence when I saw Earn's father looked at me dryly.

"Sir?"

I blinked at him. Why, he's even scarier when he talked less.

"Errr---Por?"

I asked gingerly. I saw him smiled.

"Yes, Pete?"

I heaved a relieved sigh.

"Uhm. I just wanted to say sorry for dragging you into this mess. And thank you for everything. Earn and I should have been more careful in dealing with this."

He calmly took a sip of his tea before he answered me.

"I was just doing my job as a father Pete."

I nodded at him.

"Still, thank you."

He smirked.

"No, Pete. Thank you!"

I gaped at him.

"You see, Earn had always been a mama's boy. He always ran to his mother for the smallest to the biggest things. He'd always been too distant from me ever since. Much more when I had been stupid enough to hate on him when he came out and told us he's gay. Our gap even widened some more when his mother died. We only ever see each other when I'm being called for disciplinary meetings for him. Then you came along. Earn started to change. He  stayed home more than he he goes out. He became diligent on his studies and he started talking to me more than he usually do. He even called for me and asked for help."

Old Anuwart paused to dry his eyes. I didn't realized he was crying until I felt my own tears falling. Everything was just too emotional.

"I was in a very important meeting when my secretary informed me he called and asked for me. I hastily called him back. And when I heard him asked for me, I felt the happiest. Finally, the moment I had been praying for my late wife to help me happen did come true. I got my son back, and it was all because of you. So thank you, Pete. My son is lucky to have you."

I shook my head and looked at Earn's father after I dried my own tears.

"No, Por, I'm lucky to have Earn, and I'm keeping it that way. Thank you for giving me the chance to love him."

He chuckled.

"Right. Our Earn needs all the love we can give him. He's a headache sometimes but he can very well compensate it. Just be more patient with him. He's worth it."

I smiled at him.

"He is."

We laughed at each other. For the first time that day, my heart finally felt at ease. I realized, that whatever happened, someone would always have our back. And it would be enough.

I looked at old Anuwpart.

Despite everything that had happened. Earn made it clear how much he loved his father. Looking at him now, I could totally understand why.

"Por, can I have  a hug?"

Old Anuwpart smiled and stood up from his chair. He then moved his arms wide open to give me a hug. I smiled heartily. I suddenly missed my own father. Reminded me to come visit him and my mother once everything was settled.

Just then, the door to the room opened and I saw Earn smiled as he walked to us.

"Hey, dad, I know my boyfriend is charming and all but he's mine."

He said as he joined in our hug. His father laughed and patted both of us.

"I know. I was just trying to have a taste of the hug that kept you warm all these time."

Earn smiled at his father when we broke the group hug.

"And?"

He had put his arms around me.

"You made the right choice of protecting and fighting for it. Keep doing so. I'll always be here for you."

Earn smiled at his father. This time, the two of them enjoyed a hug. I almost cried again.
Despite everything, I was too happy. It was clear to me right then, that no matter what happened I'll keep us. Always.

No amount of scandal can topple us over. Earn and I, we had our love to keep us going and the love of everyone around us to help us get through everything.

Now more than ever, I was thankful.

I made the right choice.

I chose Earn.

I chose us.

A/N

Hey darlings!

I know I promised to wrap this up before Christmas but I'm no longer sure if I can. I'm confused on how to go with the ending so up until I'm decided, I still can't start writing the remaining chapters. I'll try to do it before Christmas as promised tho, but if I can't, I hope you still wait and finish this one with me. 😊

Till then!

S5m 💕