Sotus: Hiraeth [Complete]

Epilogue- 4( part 2 )

After wedding, they had opted for an informal lunch rather than having a  reception party, since they had invited only handful of people to their wedding.

As all of them settled around the table and food and drinks were served, P'Jane made a toast for them. Arthit smiled seeing P'Jane's genuine love for him as a person.

" Sook, you are next "  Pricha reminded.

" I'm the best man. I have saved my speech for the last."

" There's no best man in Thai traditional wedding Sook "

" Doesn't matter, I have still prepared a speech. I've got to defend my free two week Rome vacation"

" I don't remember promising you Rome vacation , exactly whose best man are you? Mine or Arthit's " Kong asked.

" Both of yours "

" Choose one "

" Arthit's "

" Aren't you a traitor? Leaving your best friend's side for free tickets... " Kongpob  frowned.

" Ai Kong.... You are married now, you are one na Ai. His side, your side it's all same side now. "

Guests chuckled at Sook's excuses, Sook's parents spoke few words and well wishes for them. Rest of the guests followed the suit. 

" Finally it's my turn " Sook cleared his throat while standing up

" You've got only two minutes " Arthit warned.

" I think even two minutes are too much to talk about you " Sook retorted.

" Sawatdee Khrap. For those who don't know me - "

" Don't be dramatic, pointbme a single person who doesn't know you here " Pricha interrupted.
" Don't ruin my  speech. So where was I before - yeah

Being asked to be someone’s best man is like being called up for jury duty. You don’t really want to do it but know you have to. You’re made to dress in a suit and pretend to be an upstanding member of the community. The only difference is I didn’t have a say if the life sentence passed earlier today.

But in my case you’ve got no idea how much I’ve been looking forward to today. After all the time I’ve known Arthit, he has at long last admitted that I am in fact the best man.

" I regret asking him now " Arthit whispered.

Loyal, caring, sincere, honest, a great man… but that’s enough about me.

As part of my research, I discovered that according to tradition I am supposed to sing the Arthit’s praises and tell you all about his many good points. Well, I’m very sorry but I can’t sing and I won’t lie.

" Your Rome vacation cancel " Arthit mouthed.

On a serious note, I would like to say I never met a unique man like Arthit. He is a man of many talents. I am always amazed at his  brilliant ability to act,sing, dance and  burn a pan while keeping its content raw.  I have never met a person in my life who can manage to burn a pan and keep the food raw at the same time,I assure you  it's a unique skill to have. He is also very  gentle, loving, caring and kind human being whenever he want to be.

Arthit promised retribution with his eyes.

Enough about Arthit,let's talk about Kongpob. For all those who knows Kongpob, well will know that he is a wonderful and caring person. He deserves a good life partner. Thank God Arthit you  married him before he found one.