RUNAWAY

PROLOGUE

"Kongpob, why did you call to meet here?"

Arthit asked, smiling, as he viewed the endless water beneath which reflected the light of the city from the Rama VIII Bridge.

The Rama VIII Bridge, which held many of their precious memories.

Arthit turned around and balanced himself against the rail as he looked at Kongpob who was looking at him, a strange look, which Arthit didn't understand.

"Kong? Is something wrong?" Arthit's mere question made Kongpob shatter from his thoughts.

Kongpob shook his head and looked ahead of the dark sky above him.

"It is a very beautiful night, today. Isn't it P'Arthit?" Kongpob asked as the corners of his lips stretched his cheeks a little.

"Yeah, indeed," Arthit replied, in his all too familiar tone which was full of love.

"P'Arthit, do you see those stars? We can't count the number of stars in this universe. They are infinite." Kongpob turned around and looked at his lover who had a smile on his lips as he looked at the sky.

"And my love for you will never be able to weigh or count like the infinite stars above our imaginations. I love you more than anything in this world P. I hope you will never forget it."

Arthit looked at Kongpob, diverting his gaze from the starry sky. Arthit got curious as to why Kongpob speaks to him about his love for him at the moment. But he knew his boyfriend, Kongpob was always a person who didn't have a particular time or place to express his love to his loved ones. But somehow Kongpob's words made Arthit feel uneasy, at the moment.

"Kongpob, you know that I know you love me. Why are you saying like this now? First of all, why did you suddenly call me here? I thought you were getting busy after graduation. How is the job hunting going on? Or did you finally agree with you Dad to work in your family's company?" Arthit asked excitedly.

Kongpob had just finished his graduation a week ago and it was a grand celebration. Arthit himself had set up a large party on behalf of his boyfriend's graduation calling all their best friends together.

Arthit himself had gone busy after that and Kongpob was busy with him hunting for a job as how Kongpob told to Arthit. Arthit hadn't heard of Kongpob for a week after graduation, even though he wanted to approach him, being Arthit he never did.

So, when today evening Kongpob himself had called him and asked to meet up at Rama VIII Bridge, Arthit was more than excited to meet his boyfriend. Even if he doesn't tell, he missed his boyfriend a lot.

"I...I...I'm not taking the job in my company, P'Arthit. I got a new job and I am planning to work in that company." Kongpob said, not keeping his gaze on his boyfriend.

"Oh, Really? Which company, Kong?" Arthit asked happiness was evident in his voice. He was happy with whatever choice Kong made.

"Well before that, I want to tell you something P," Kongpob said, his voice low.

"What is it Kong?"

Kongpob looked at his lover and couldn't stop the emotions that took over him. Kongpob's black eyes which always illuminated love was now filled with uncertainty and ...guilt.

"Well...I...me...huff" Kongpob's words were soon cut off by a pair of soft lips on his mouth.

Kongpob's eyes widened when he knew that Arthit was kissing him. The tears that Kongpob held started to flow from his eyes as Arthit caught his neck and kissed him deeper.

Kongpob closed his eyes shut and tried to enjoy the kiss, but his mind was in a turmoil.

"Kongpob, I love you. Don't be hesitant to tell me anything na." Arthit whispered to Kongpob's ears before he backed away.

Arthit was surprised when he saw the tears in Kongpob's eyes.

"Kongpob why..." Arthit's words were cut off when Kongpob covered his mouth.

"Please don't tell anything P'Arthit, or else I will not be able to complete the task I have come here for," Kongpob said as he wiped his tears away.

"P'Arthit, listen to me," Kongpob said, his lips trembling.

Kongpob took a deep breath and looked at Arthit, straight in his eyes.

"P lets breakup."

There was pin-drop silence around the couple. Only the sound of the night breeze and the river below them was heard.

"Kong, y...you are not joking. Are you?" Arthit said as he chuckled thinking his boyfriend was pranking him.

"No, P'Arthit. I can't be with you anymore! This is not working P! We have to break up!" Kongpob said as he clenched his fist trying to not let his tears fall down.

"Why, Kong? We have been in a relationship for 4 years! I don't think there is something wrong! If it is about my behaviors, you know I had announced our relationship in my company and I have been trying my best to act normal! Please Kong, give me a chance." Arthit said, tears rolling down from his eyes like a waterfall.

Kongpob shook his head vigorously.

"No P, let's break up! It's final!" Kongpob said with a stern voice.

Arthit's eyes widened, his lips trembling.

"Why? Tell me the reason! Don't give me the fucking reason that it's you not me!"

Kongpob sighed.

"That's true! It's not you P! It's me! This relationship is not working! I'm getting bored with you! I'm tired of this relationship! The love that I had for you is slowly starting to fade! I am breaking up with you and its final!" Kongpob said, deadpanned.

"Kong, please...don't leave me!" Arthit begged as he reached his hand towards Kongpob who backed away at the action.

"I'm sorry Khun Arthit. I hope that you have a great life ahead. I wish you good luck!" Kongpob said before he ran away from there.

It was like a million swords were struck through Arthit's heart when he heard Kongpob calling him with Khun. Arthit tried to run after Kongpob but his legs were paralyzed. His breath hitched, soon he fell down in his knees. His office bag sliding off his right shoulder. The tears still flowing through his eyes nonstop.

"KONGPOB! PLEASE! Please...don't...leave...me..."