Alpha's Human Mate

Moving to Bangkok

"I'm home!" said Gulf, the only child in the family, as he entered the house, removing his shoes. His mother, still busy preparing food in the kitchen, responded, "Gulf, is everything settled?"

"Yes, Mae, the documents are settled. Now I just need to start packing my clothes and everything."

As usual, Gulf went straight to the kitchen, where his mother was preparing food for the family. He leaned in to sniff her cheek in a loving greeting, as any son would.

Ampha smiled at her son's antics and couldn't help but mutter, "Cheeky boy," as she continued stirring the pot.

Gulf then walked over to the refrigerator, took out a can of Coke, opened it, and gulped it down to the last drop like an expert. He then sneaked a bite of his favourite pad kra pao, unnoticed by his mother but caught by his stepfather, whom he loved dearly like his own father.

Thanayong Traipipattanapong, Gulf Kanawut Traipipattanapong's stepfather, was a businessman who had coincidentally met Ampha Phoosit Traipipattanapong during a business trip to Koh Phangan. They clicked immediately, as if long-lost souls had reunited. After three years of getting to know each other and sharing their pasts and secrets, they got married, with Gulf being 17 years old at the time. It had been eight years since they had been a family.

Gulf's biological father passed away when Gulf was seven, due to a heart attack, leaving him and his mother, who worked as a nurse in Koh Phangan, making her his greatest supporter and anchor.

The trio enjoyed a lively dinner, as they always did, for what would be the last time in that household before moving to Bangkok due to Thanayong's business and Gulf's education. Like a dedicated, loving father, Thanayong wanted the best for his son, which is why they left Koh Phangan.

After dinner, Gulf went up to his room and quickly packed what he needed. A few hours later, after packing all his belongings, he showered before getting ready for bed, not before browsing his social media. He turned to look at the digital clock on his bedside, which read 3 a.m., and decided to call it a night. He needed to wake up early to bid farewell and spend time with his friends before leaving Koh Phangan.

The following day dawned bright, a perfect day to travel, and that's exactly what the Traipipattanapongs were doing as they settled into their seats, leaving Koh Phangan behind. Like many on the aeroplane, Gulf snoozed for most of the flight, but his slumber was interrupted when his mother gently shook him awake.

"Baby boy, wake up, na."

"We're here. Look outside."

"Mae, let me sleep for five more minutes."

"Gulf, we're almost landing, my son," said Gulf's stepfather.

Gulf opened his eyes lazily and glanced outside the aircraft window. The first thing he noticed was the lights illuminating the ground, filling him with excitement, but he also felt sick and tired of everything.

He hadn't gotten much sleep as he had been preparing all the documents for his transfer to a new university and packing, which he obviously disliked; it had drained him, and all he wanted was to have a power nap.

It was dark outside as they landed. The flight took three hours from Koh Phangan to Bangkok, and Gulf was thoroughly done with travelling.

As they exited the airport, Gulf, Ampha, and Thanayong were greeted by Thanayong's men, who had waited for their arrival and quickly assisted with their bags.

Thanayong sat in the front passenger seat while Ampha sat behind the driver, and Gulf sat beside her, gazing out of the window at the traffic and street lights.