My Precious One

08 - Inescapable

"But you promised me yesterday, Singto! You promised me that we're going to celebrate our anniversary today! We could have celebrated it yesterday but you said that you've promised your brother that you'll watch his performance and now what? Are you neglecting me, Singto? I am your girlfriend for heaven's sake! Why are you doing this to me?"

Singto could tell that Puimek was crying although she tried hard to hold it in. He was talking to her on the phone whilst sitting on the driver's seat as he waited for Krist who was still saying his goodbye to Off and Gun.

He took a deep breath and calmed himself before saying something to his girlfriend. "Something just happened and I'm really exhausted. I haven't slept yet. I really promise that tomorrow, we're really going to celebrate it."

Puimek did not answer which made Singto release yet another sigh. "Please Fluffy, just try to understand—"

"I'm always the one who's trying to understand, Singto. I'm not asking for all of your time or attention. I just want a few of it. I... I can't do this anymore, Singto. Let's just—"

Singto's eyes widened and he did not let her finish what she was saying. "Don't make drastic decision, babe," he tries to calm the other by sweet talking her. "Okay, we are going to celebrate today if that's what you really want. Just give me two hours. Would that be ok, babe?" he asked in a gentle voice.

There was a pregnant silence on the other line until Puimek spoke. "Okay... I'm going to wait for you, Sing." And the line was cut.

Singto let out a sigh of relief. They almost broke up. Luckily, he managed to fix it right away before Puimek even say the word and stands to her decision.

The car door opened and in came the smiling Krist. "P'Sing, I've already bid goodbye to them. I'm ready. Let's go!" he pronounced joyfully.

Singto chuckled at his cheery brother. "You seem happy, huh? What's there to be happy about?" he asked with raised eyebrows.

Krist smiled and turned to him. "Why am I happy? It's because Kit is with P'Sing now. I miss you so much, P'Sing! Didn't you miss me too?" Krist asked, his innocent round eyes blinking at his phee.

Singto's heart leaped a bit from hearing the sudden declaration. Oh how he love his brother. "Of course I miss you too, my Kit." He leaned towards his brother and kissed the top of his head.

Krist beamed and giggled. "Then what are we still waiting for, phee? Start the engine and let's go home. I'm going to tuck you in bed since you haven't slept yet." Krist gave him a sweet smile and he immediately felt guilty. He would just drive his brother home and he would leave again for their anniversary celebration.

"Actually..." he started, eyes avoiding Krist's eyes. "I have somewhere else to go after this," he finished, heart beating nervously.

There was a pregnant silence as Krist just stared at him before the younger broke it.

"But phee... you look tired and you need to rest. Is where you are going important? Can't you cancel it?" Krist's voice was full of worry and Singto bit his lip, feeling guiltier. He doesn't want his brother to worry about him but he had no choice. If he wouldn't go, he might as well say goodbye to his relationship with Puimek.

"I really need to go there, Kit. It's for our school's project. Don't worry about me. I'll be fine. It won't take long. After that, I'll head straight home," he lied and slowly looked at his brother. He saw Krist looking on his hands on his lap. His fringes are covering his eyes.

"Kit?" he called to his silent brother who still didn't speak a word.