The secret of our true love between us and everything in the middle

Chapter 26

     P'Arthit practically raced back to his room as the hot tears came down faster than he could control them. He immediately slumped behind the doors with a heavy thud as his whole body shook while he muffled his sounds. It was painful. Excruciating painful to know that his partner had been touched by an outsider. Even more so, it was KongPob of all people; the first man Arthit had ever loved in his life and he didn't know what to do in this situation. A bitter cry broke through as it became difficult to breathe properly and Arthit sunk his head in between his knees so as to hide from the world.

      KongPob walked aimlessly as he got drenched by the now more powerful rain drops. The weather had taken a drastic turn almost mirroring the chaos within KongPob. He tried to control himself but his heart was breaking and he let the tears flow freely as he let himself crumble. A sharp  sea wind  picked up and blew harshly across his face but KongPob didn't feel anything. It was as if his whole world body had become numb to the outside world and he could only focus on his turmoil. His eyes continued to bleed whenever he remembered how P'Arthit had looked at him; with a look of disappointment and anger. His feet gave way beneath him when he remembered how P'Arthit begged for him to deny the truth and the utter dismay he had when KongPob didn't say anything. He fisted the wet sand in his palms in hopes that it would ease the wrenching pain but it did nothing but stain his hands. KongPob didn't know for how long he sat there in the cold but he became self conscious when he felt someone lift him up and turned to see P'Knot next to him.
       “Oiiiii KongPob!! How long have you been out here!!!? Come on, the rain is getting stronger and you will get sick if you sit here any longer! Come on man!!!” P'Knot shouted against the fast dropping rain. KongPob's body went to auto mode and he let himself get hoisted up and followed P'Knot back to their room. His eyes were rimmed red as his tears came cut slowly since it was now painful to do so with ease. His body was fully drenched and his thoughts were completely numb.
     P'Knot led him back to the room then instructed KongPob to shower so as to regain some heat in his body. He was becoming extremely worried about the situation at hand and he felt he needed to intervene or else things would get more out of control.
The next morning was probably the dullest in the world. KongPob didn't feel like leaving his room at all and decided to stay in bed even when P'Knot had tried his hardest to change his mind. P'Knot eventually left, deciding to give KongPob space and went to join the rest for breakfast. He found only Arthit in a far off table who wasn't really eating much as saw this as his chance to finally speak.
    “Hey man,” P'Knot said as he sat down facing Arthit. Arthit nodded his head in acknowledgement but seemed nit to be completely there. P'Knot took time to look at Arthit and it was clear he was just in pain as KongPob. His eyes were swollen and puffy, a clear indication of the activity he had indulged the night before.
     “Where are Man and Bright?” P'Knot asked easing into the conversation.
     “Sleeping. They are currently trying to get over their hang over since the two fools drank more than they could obviously handle,”Arthit replied as he finally took a small bite of his food.
     “Mmmhhh. And you? How are you?” P'Knot began treading.
     “What? I'm fine. Why are you asking?” Arthit asked not particularly interested in conversating.
     “You pathetic liar! Why don't your just admit that you feel trashed just like KongPob?”
    “What do you mean like KongPob? I'm sure he's just fine,” Arthit mumbled back, a bad feeling crouching in his heart.
     “Can you really be this heartless Arthit!? The poor boy has been crying the whole night and frankly  seems just as depressed as you are if not more. Both of you are clearly suffering!” P'Knot replied as he turned up the notch.
   “Depressed?!? I highly disagree with that! Why would KongPob feel depressed at all when he's the one who has wronged me!?” Arthit scoffed irritatedly.
     “You stubborn bastard! Eiiii Arthit, how can you just say that when you haven't even talked to him! All you have is a single statement to bank on. You haven't let KongPob explain himself at all and tell you the truth and here you are already blaming him!”
     “Explain what Knot? What more do I need to hear to officially know KongPob made out with another guy? I already asked him if it was false and he couldn't deny it at all! So tell me Knot what else I  need to listen to, to get the message clearly!!!” Arthit furiously talked back.

      “Calm down Arthit, there's no need to get worked up. I am just trying to make you see sense here. You are blowing things out of proportion and instead making the situation worse than it already is!”
   “MEEEEEEEEEE! I'M THE ONE TO BLAME!!! I'm not the one who went behind my partner's back and kissed someone else!! How am I to blame for making things worse Eiiii Knot!!! Tell me!” Arthit said raising his voice as he stood up, slamming the table.
   “ARTHIT!!! Calm down and lower your voice or do you  want the whole world to know!!!” Knot reprimanded.
“Look here Arthit, I didn't come here to take sides or point fingers, I am here to talk to you as your closest friend and as someone who cares about you. Its true that KongPob may have engaged with someone else and that you have every right to be furious. I don't know the whole story but I know that you two love each other and that  this is a misunderstanding. You must be mad that you found out the way you did and the fact that KongPob didn't deny it but come on, you and I both know you aren't the easiest person to talk to especially with that temper of yours...”
       “So you're saying it's my fault!? ” Arthit cut in.
   “I'm not saying that! Stop putting words in my mouth Arthit. I am just pointing out a fact. You aren't very good in communication and maybe that's reason KongPob didn't say anything at the first but you just can't go off like this. Had it been someone else, I'll be by this but it's KongPob we'rtalking about, the guy who chased you for almost a whole year. The guy who wasn't afraid to confess to you despite you pushing him away. The guy who absolutely loves even with all your harsh exterior and unmoving behaviour. KongPob adores you Arthit and you are your happiest whenever you are with him. You can't tell me now that you honestly think that he is a cheater. Hienestly, answer me truthfully, do you think that KongPob did all these things to get you only to cheat on you afterwards? Do you really think that KongPob is that type of person? Honestly?” P'Knot prodded as Arthit fell into silence. He knew KongPob better than anyone and KongPob wasn't someone of that sorts. It wasn't in his nature..... But....

     “Arthit, no doubt something happened and it must be terrible but you two must communicate if this relationship is going to stand. You just can't act up the way you want and shut him off. That's not the way to go especially for a new couple as yourselves. It's a learning process for the two of you and you must learn to open up and talk about issues if you want to mov on or else then just break up if it proves too difficult. There's no point of being together if you will act like this.”
    Arthit was quiet. He was slowly coming to his reason knowing he had agrrevated the situation.
   “All I'm asking you is to talk to him and get the whole story right before doing anything else. If you find that you can't deal with it after you guys talk then I'll stand by whatever decision you make but until then, I beg you to talk to KongPob. Both of you have to deal with this properly.” Knot  finished as he glanced at Arthit hoping his words had reached him somehow.
   “Fine. I'll... talk to KongPob then... Later.” Arthit finally said after he sighed loudly a few minutes later. Knot nodded in approval, happy that he had convinced him while Arthit resumed breakfast as he mustered up strength to face KongPob and meet head on.