Fateful Encounter (Completed)

Chapter 13

It was still half an hour to 7.00 am but the Suthilak household was busy. It was Wednesday and every week on Wednesday, the three young masters visit the main house for breakfast with Mr. and Mrs. Suthilak. It was a tradition that began ever since the eldest of the three brothers left for college. Mrs. Suthilak always took special care to prepare the breakfast, her efforts only increased when all three of her sons left home. She missed them living under one roof. But seeing the elder two married and with children of their own was a blessing she'd never forego.

Apsara Suthilak entered her husband's study after a light knock. She was followed by a maid pushing a trolley with pitchers of fresh juice, milk and an assortment of snacks. The study was spacious with a big mahogany desk as the dominating piece of furniture and comfortable sofas and low seats arranged in a messy artistic way. Just inside, to the left, a staircase led to an open attic space. This space was used as a mini library with many wooden racks filled neatly with books. It was a new addition to the study and also Mr. Suthilak's pet project after cutting back on much of the work responsibility.

Strangely enough all three boys had adored the study since very young. Even with the age gap between Kongpob and the other two, all four of them had found common ground inside Krekrai Suthilak's study. Kongpob truly had been a surprise to both Apsara and Krekrai. Born ten years after their second and fifteen years after their first, Kongpob had been more than welcome by the entire family. He'd practically grown inside the study with his brothers and father. No wonder the kid acted older than his age. Apsara thought fondly.

Today however the atmosphere in the study seemed to be a little different from the norm. Her husband, Kovit and his wife Mayuree and Klahan and his wife Supita, who was six months pregnant with their second child, were all gathered behind the big mahogany desk. Supita was sitting on the black swivel chair while the others stood behind her, all watching the computer screen on the table. As Apsara entered all looked at her with varied emotions, which she found a little amusing. After dismissing the maid she went around the table to where everybody was.

'What are you watching? Did something interesting happen?' She asked her husband who looked a little worried.
'Honey, I think our youngest is gay.' Krekrai said. Apsara lifted an eyebrow and handed her husband a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice.

'Is that a problem?' She asked in a deceptively gentle tone, the question directed at everyone in the room. Kovit and Klahan looked at their mother, knowing the next few words spoken would decide whether they'd get to eat today or not.

'Of course not.' Krekrai said well aware of his wife's temperaments.

'Nope we have no problem.' Kovit said and Mayuree and Supita agreed.

'It'd be awesome to have a brother-in-law instead of another sister-in-law.' Klahan said.

'That's good then. But why are you all talking about Kong's sexual orientation so early in the morning.' She asked.

'Mom, come sit and watch this.' Supita said standing up from the comfortable chair. Apsara sat and Krekrai pressed play and she gasped making everybody look at her.

'Isn't this Arthit Rojanapat of SKY?' She asked to everybody's surprise.

'Yes! But how do you know him mom?' Supita asked.

'Who doesn't know them? These kids are very good. Honey, do you remember the charity event I was at around this March? The one organised by Marlee Jaturapoom for differently-able kids? She's this kid's aunt. She was the one who introduced me to SKY music.' Apsara said excitedly to her husband who nodded his head in acknowledgement.

'You sound like a fan mom.' Mayuree said smiling.

'Of course. These kids are really good, they even went on a world tour. I particularly like the lead singer.