𝟮𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗻𝗼𝘄 [OffGun]

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January 2040

I'm on my way to Bangkok. I took the first available flight since my firstborn surprised me with the most shocking announcement this year. His words were:

" Dad, I'll become a man, I'll be responsible just like you wanted me to be. You need to come back to Thailand!"

My head hurt when I heard that bullshit. Although I'm 49 years old I still consider myself to be too young and too handsome to become a grandfather. I always hoped my son will follow in my steps and have his children at a later age. 

But luckily little devil wasn't the case. Paitoon explained quickly he found the girl of his dreams and wants to marry her.

Marry her. Marriage

I, Off Jumpol Adulkittiporn, was more than shocked at my son's crazy idea. It was not like me to be out of words but at that time I couldn't cut in his dumb talk and just listened to it.

" She is pure perfection. I love her with all my heart, I cannot lose her. I need to marry her, dad!" And so on and so on...

Paitoon is just a 19-years-old brat. What could he possibly know about love? Honestly, does that damn thing even exist?

And marriage? It's a fucking trap.

My son was still too young to get caught into it and ruin his life.

But he was also stubborn like me and no words could change his insane decision.

So I was there. On the plane, on my way to my homeland where I haven't been to for ages. Honestly, if not for my spoiled son's wish I would probably never come here back till my death.

Thailand, huh. I'm not the happiest to have this amazing opportunity. I always thought that chapter of my life has ended years ago. That I said forever goodbye to the country which brought me much indescribable happiness but also hurtful disappointments with one of my worst on top of the list.

I'd be lying if I said I wasn't thinking about him during that flight. Even after all these years, I just couldn't stop it and the memories kept on coming back to me by themselves.

A slight nervousness in my stomach when I took my first step on the land and the scent of the air that I've known so well. I'm here. In Thailand.

Out of habit I wore black sunglasses and covered my face under the mask. There was no need for that truly speaking, but I wanted to feel a bit similar. That excitement. That chills in a moment I walk into the airport gate, the expectation that there may be still some people waiting for me in anticipation, taking pictures maybe not screaming and jumping at my view, but waiting.

And there were.

Two people waiting for me: my son Paitoon who waved at me smiling broadly excited like a child and a short brunette who was next to him. I grumped after seeing that brat wouldn't move his ass to help his old father with luggage but instead hold his girlfriend's hand and just stood there as someone would likely steal her in a moment he takes one step away. I came to them, close enough for my not the best sight to notice what was so perfect about that girl. She politely wai at me and cast a beautiful smile which gave me a familiar vibe.

She was very pretty indeed.

" Dad, are you sick? What's that mask for?"

" Oh, people were coughing and you know I don't have the best immunity. Come here." I took it off and pulled my concerned child into a hug, he quickly moved away scratching his neck as if he was embarrassed in front of his girlfriend who giggled cheerfully. 

" Dad. My girlfriend... Ratana At-----"

I couldn't hear her surname clearly since the noise of the flight announcement was too loud, but I didn't find it important. That marriage was a too absurd plan for me to be bothered anyway. I reached out my hand to greet with the girl who was smiling broadly to me, she was kind of nervous but her grip was strong as for a woman. I couldn't get rid of the feeling that I could've met her somewhere before.

" Nice to meet you, Ratana. You're indeed beautiful. Thank you for taking care of my stubborn son, I'm sure that brat gives you many problems, sorry about that, I spoiled him too much."

" Dad! It's in my bloo-"

The girl laughed not bothered by my son's anger and pinched his back to let him know he should behave. He instantly nodded. I noticed one dimple showed up on her pale face as she was grinning.

" Yes, he does. But I love him anyway. Nice to meet you too Mr. Adulkittiporn."

" How was the flight dad?" Paitoon finally took my luggage after Ratana pushed his arm and we moved to the exit.

" Okay, pretty decent time. But I'm damn sleepy so let me rest a bit and then we can talk about all that ..." I bit my tongue not to say what I think of all that in front of that nice girl "... marriage things."

Soon we got into the hotel where I booked a room. My child and his pretty girlfriend left quickly after I nagged that I'm really tired and want to take a nap.

That was an excuse. I changed my clothes to more formal ones including striped shirt, a navy jacket, and matching pants, freshened up myself and soonly left to meet my friend who waited to see me for fifteen years. I felt nervous when I got out of the taxi.

I knew the road, I checked it many times beforehand. I bought flowers since I thought that would be appropriate. When I got there I noticed there were a lot of them. My eyes caught on a bunch of red roses, I knew who left these...

Finally, I moved my stare to the picture hanged on the marble wall. Tay picked the right one. He looked young still in his thirties. He looked happy with a smile, just like we will all always remember him. I could speak my mind to him, but he will no longer answer. It felt more real than before. It felt much worse when I'm here.

" Life is cruel, isn't it?" that was all I could silently speak." Sorry, It took me so long... I've got a lot to tell you..."

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