3. Update

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The next day...

When Gun opened the door to Off's room, he was surprised to see his GMM friends and Off's family talking to the doctor, blocking Off's bed from where he stands.

He was worried in an instant.

Especially when he saw the serious looks from each of them.

"What's going on?"

"Oh, Gun you're here."

"Why P'? Is there something wrong?"

"Nong.. the doctor have an update towards my son's condition, and its not a good one. Are you sure you want to hear it?"

"Mom.. I want to know everything. Please be honest to me. What happened to Papii?"

"The doctor will explain it to you, son."

"Is it bad?"

"I'm afraid it is. You see Mr. Phunsawat, we have examined Mr. Adulkittiporn and according to his MRI it caused him
traumatic brain injury. There are three
degrees of traumatic brain injury. These
include mild, moderate and severe. A mild traumatic brain injury or concussion may or may not include loss of consciousness. But in his case, I'm pretty sure his helmet flew when the crash happened and his injuries were fatal and because of that, his condition went to a severe traumatic brain injury. And in this degree, a patient may lead into a coma lasting days, weeks, or longer. And I regret to inform you that Mr. Adulkittiporn falls in that category."

"Gun.. are you okay?"

"No.. this can't be.. No! No! Papii! Off wake up! Its me, Gun. Your baby! Please wake up.. please... stop playing jokes on me now! This isn't funny!!"

"Gun stop it!!"

Gun fell on his knees as he was holding
Off's hand while he cried in despair. All of his friends and Off's family just looked at him with sad eyes. As much as it hurts them to see Off like that. No one can understand the pain Gun is going through right now.

***

It was almost 9 in the evening when Tay
and New bid goodbye to Off's mom and
Gun. Everyone went home already,
including Off's sister because Nirin will go to school the next day. Tay patted Gun's back to tell him they'll be back tomorrow morning, Gun just smiled at them and nodded. New looked at him and Tay, silently telling the latter he feels sorry for their friends.

Eversince the accident, Gun stayed awake most of the time, especially during wee hours to monitor Off's condition in case something happens. They could see dark circles forming under his eyes and they knew, Gun is still blaming himself for what happened. Tay put his hand on New's shoulders for comfort before pulling him out of the room.

***

They went home in silence. No one dare to speak what's on their minds. Tay looked at his side and noticed New wiping his tears. He removed his left hand on the steering wheel and hold his shivering hand. New was the first one to break the silence.

"What will happen now?"

Tay cannot form an answer to that, instead he squeeze the hand he's holding and locked gaze to the person next to him.

"He'll be fine. Both of them will be fine."

***
Gun's POV

"...it caused him traumatic brain injury"

I can't take it off my mind. If I hadn't been selfish enough to break up with him, none of this would've happened. The guilt I'm feeling now is slowly eating me. I thought, if I kept it to myself and just went on a dinner with him, maybe...just maybe, Off is not lying in a hospital bed right now, unconscious.. comatose.

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