The Wait (PhaYo)

Chapter 5

Date: 30/8/2020

AN: An update! I should be able to update this story regularly from now on. Let's see, no promises.

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"Mr. Suthiluck, I think we have established the basics. Wayo is suffering physically because the bond is not complete..."

The couple exchanged a glance, both unsure of how to proceed. While Kongpob seemed rather anxious, Arthit looked more composed. Even after knowing that his son is more likely than not going to end up with a soulmate much older, Arthit was not allowing himself to panic. His thinking was that they should first understand the whole situation and then look at the options and choose the right course of action.

Kongpob looked at the doctor who was gazing back questioningly. Yiwha was sitting back quietly, observing. The younger man closed his eyes and sighed audibly. Arthit squeezed his husband's hand, "Doctor, what should we do now?"

"The mark is already jet-black. We all know jet-black means there is no 'maybe' here. If the mark had been pink or grey we could have tried to break the bond, but even that works in rare cases."

Arthit shook his head as the doctor continued, "I can understand you are concerned, but really you shouldn't be. An age-gap this huge has never happened before, but there have been many one-time situations like this. I had a case where two blood brothers, seven years apart, turned out to be soulmates. Even after me constantly counselling the parents, they separated the two brothers. The older brother became a glutton and got so fat that he could hardly walk a few steps. The younger was worse as he turned to drugs. Few years later..," the doctor choked as he swallowed.

He shook his head and cleared his throat, "Whatever the situation, Mx. Suthiluck, you have to understand that the two soulmates must stay connected. Maybe when you find the boy you can talk it out with his parents and find a common ground somewhere, huh?"

Kongpob rushed to speak, "Doctor, he is 17. He must already be sexually active, and our Yo is just a child. I remember how I was at that age...It's not something...I don't want ..."

The doctor smiled understandingly, "I don't know why, when people think soulmates, their minds immediately think sex. Soulmates does not only entail sexual attraction. Soulmates are so much more than that. Usually when soulmates find each other at a young age, they play together and with other children like normal kids. They just bond better, know each other better. Sometimes they feel each other's pain and have the urge to protect each other. The sexual aspect does not come in until both kids' bodies become sexually aware."

"But Doc.."

"I know, your situation is a little unusual. It might be a little concerning, but soulmates are incapable of hurting each other. I don't think, he will do anything inappropriate to your son. But then the parents must be vigilant and talk it out. There is no other solution."

Arthit nodded, "Doctor, so Yo's fever is because of the mark? If we don't find the boy or we are unable to find him...could Yo...?"

The doctor nodded, "It is possible that he might get worse. Usually, the younger soulmate shows signs of physical distress. But you will find the boy, especially if you go to the place where they met. Also, I am sure the boy would also be looking for Yo.."

"So we don't have a choice.." Kongpob said.

The doctor snorted a chuckle, "You always have a choice Mr. Suthiluck."

It was Arthit who chimed in, "Not if we want Yo to be healthy and happy."

The doctor shrugged and nodded. He stood up, as did Yiwha, and ushered the couple out, "I am sure if the parties involved talk it out, things will work out for all."

The couple nodded. Arthit spoke, "Thank you Doctor. This talk was calming."

Bright smiled just as his phone started ringing again. He let it go for a few seconds as he spoke to the couple, "I'm glad I could help. Take care and take of little Yo. I wish you both luck."

The couple walked past the doctor to go in search of their son. They saw Wayo half lying on a big sofa chair, clutching what looked like stuffie giraffe. The couple pick up their baby and head home. They knew they had some things to discuss.

Bright watched thecouple head out of the clinic as he answered the call from his husband."Yeah...I'm heading back now.. Okay...Good. No, no..I think it's better if youguys wait until I come back. I don't want to make him repeat everything. It'salways better if I get the story straight from the person.......Yeah, yeah.Good...Twenty minutes? Yeah, yeah. I will see you." By the time he hung up, hewas already getting into the car. He should be reaching the farmhouse soon.Apparently, Phana had now calmed down and everyone was waiting to hear what hadfreaked him out.

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