MEMORIES OF LOVE (ทรงจำแห่งความรัก)

PROLOGUE

It was almost midnight when Raille sent Andrew home. They both attended their friend's debut and forgot about the time. It was supposed to end early but in some circumstances, the program got delayed. Raille could clearly see Andrew's anxiety while sitting inside the car.

"Hey, everything's gonna be fine. I'll explain everything to your parents." Raille exclaimed as a reassurance for his upset boyfriend.

Andrew made a weak smile and did not say anything at all. He has very strict parents and is very particular with time. This what made him very worried.

Raille, feeling worried as well, hastened his driving. He tried his best to make everything alright. He doesn't want to see his lover being like this. And in a split of a second, they arrived at Andrew's place.

It was quarter to one in the morning.

Andrew went out of the car quickly and ran towards the gate. Raille hurriedly followed his boyfriend. He feels so sure that Andrew's going to be reprimanded or might get punished.

They made it inside the house and everything seems to be pretty calm. The lights were off and everyone seems to be asleep. They went to the living room then to the kitchen, searching for any signs of Andrew's parents.

"I think they're already sleeping." Raille concluded.

"Uhmm... I guess so. Thanks for driving me home." Andrew replied with a smile on his face.

"I'm very sorry for acting like that. I'm just worried that if I will be grounded for a week, I couldn't get to see you." he continued.

Raille could see Andrew's feeling of guilt while saying those words. But he felt very loved as he embrace those sweet words from his boyfriend.

"It's okay, babe. No problem at all. You're such a sweet talker, huh." Raille said as he softly pinches his lover's cheeks. He could see Andrew blushing very hard while smiling awkwardly.

"You look so cute when you smile like this."

Andrew blushed even more. His cheeks appeared to be as red as blood.

Raille was about to give Andrew a kiss when the lights suddenly turned on. They saw Andrew's father in the kitchen door. His mother also appeared behind his father's back.

"Dad!" Andrew cried in a shaky voice. He gently pushed Raille away from him. Raille could not take his eyes away from Andrew's father who looked enraged from what he had witnessed.

"What is this all about??" his father asked angrily. His mother was also stunned seeing the scenario.

The situation greatly dumbfounded Andrew that he couldn't speak any word at all. It seemed like his energy was being drained by his father's demeanor. He was planning to tell his parents about his relationship with Raille a long time ago but he had missed chances. Now, he just fell silent while looking down on the floor like a kid being scolded.

"Answer me!" Andrew's father yelled.

Raille noticed Andrew's trembling after the gradual raise of voice made by his lover's father. He himself was scared of what was about to happen. Gathering all the courage he could take, he responded:

"Sir... Andrew and I are in a relationshi..."

Before he could finish his statement, Andrew covered his mouth. Raille was confused of what Andrew did. Is he ashamed of me? He was about to tell the truth of what was up with him and Andrew but he was stopped by his lover.

"Can you let me tell them? Please." Andrew begged. Raille could see tears flowing from Andrew's eyes. This was the first time he saw his boyfriend crying and pleading at the same time.