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Chapter 7

Saint never was so excited for his birthday. He went to market with his closest friend Pear to buy the things he needed to confess to Zee. Pear is the only friend who knew everything about Saint including his feelings for Zee. She was the one who helped Saint to realise his true feelings for Zee. However after they are done shopping they both went to saint's house. Pear helped Saint a lot to prepare everything. As soon as Pear left, Zee called Saint and told him to get ready Zee would take him somewhere. Saint asked where but Zee only said it was a surprise. Though Saint liked surprises he was curious so he asked Zee again.
"At least tell me the place so I can get ready according to the place."
"I've already prepared and sent your outfit through my driver. He will arrive soon."
"Okay dad." Saint had to compromise.

At afternoon

Zee came home but didn't find Saint running towards him as always. So he thought maybe he was getting ready. He knocked saint's room.
"Saint are you done? We'll be late."
"Just a minute. I'm almost done."

Saint opened his door a little and squeezed through it. Though it was somewhat weird Zee didn't think much. The birthday boy was what he could only focus on. He was looking like an angel.

"Let's go"
"Ok dad."

Zee took Saint to one of the top hotels of Chiang Mai. Saint was confused as to why Zee brought him here.
But when he went inside he saw-

So beautifully decorated party for him with his favourite colour theme- blue.  All his classmates and friends were present including Pear. He ran towards Pear and asked-
"You already knew, didn't you?? Why didn't you tell me??"
"I swear I didn't know anything. After I left your place I got a text saying to come here to celebrate your birthday." Whispered Pear.
Saint saw Zee's parents and ran towards them to hug them. They hugged Saint tightly and wished him. He then turned to Sai and said, "you also knew but didn't tell me. All of you are bad."

"Why you don't like the surprise??" Came a voice from behind.
"No no I didn't mean that. I really loved the surprise."
"I knew you would love it."
Saint just smiled but didn't say anything.
I would have loved more to spend the time only with you even if it was at home. However I really loved that you thought so much to surprise me---- thought Saint.

Everyone enjoyed the party and when it ended it was already ten. Everyone returned home including Zee and Saint.
Both of them were tired so returned to their respective rooms. After half an hour Zee got a call from Saint. He was surprised and as soon as he received the call-
"Dad I've got a severe stomachache please come to my room." Came saint's broken voice.
Zee was panicked and rushed to saint's room. He knocked but didn't get any response so turned the knob and was relieved to see it was unlocked. He called Saint and entered the room. Everything was dark and there was no sound of Saint. He panicked more and quickly switched on the lights. And when he turned he saw-

Zee was stunned to see this. Saint was standing beside the bed smiling. At first Zee had a blank face as if he was processing what he saw. Slowly his face turned red in anger.
"What is this Saint??"
His voice was so cold it sent shiver down saint's spine.
"This... I... This..." Stuttered Saint.
"Yes??"
"Dad I-I- I love you."
"I know but what is all this??"
"No you don't know anything. I don't love you as my father. I love you as a lover. I want you to my man not my dad." Saint blurted out.
Zee never thought Saint could be so bold... But Saint reached his limit he couldn't bear it anymore.
"Listen to me very carefully and insert this into your head. You are only my son and nothing else. I love you but only as my son."
"Oh really?? Then why did you do things that gave me hope?? Why did you draw so many pictures of mine?? Why did you tell me that nobody could take my place in your life and heart?? Why did you say that you would give me the whole world even the moon if I want?? Doesn't one say these things to one's lover??" Shouted a crying Saint.

Zee was shocked at Saint's outburst. He never knew Saint took those things like that. But one thing clicked his mind.
"How did you know about the portraits??"
"I accidentally discovered them 3years ago."
"Those are not your portraits."
"Huh??" Now Saint was confused.
"Those are your father's."
"Why??" Saint's voice broke
Zee was hurting to see his precious son at this state because of him. But he didn't want Saint to know Zee's feelings for Tutor and misunderstand him.
"Cause I was just learning drawing portraits and your father happened to be my subject to help me master my skills." Lied Zee.
But Saint was devastated.
"Leave"
"Huh?"
"Just leave from my room"
Zee wanted to comfort Saint but was afraid Saint would get more feelings for him. So he just left quietly.
Saint was crying his heart out lying on floor. He couldn't lie on the bed which he decorated with so much effort only for Zee. He thought about the first time he felt different for Zee.

Flashback

3years ago. Zee had to go to Bangkok for an urgent business meeting. Every time he took Saint with him but Saint had his exams so he couldn't go. Zee promised to return as soon as he is done with his work.
In the evening Saint had nothing to do as his exams were already finished but Zee stucked into Bangkok for one more day. He decided to go to Zee's study to get some books to read. When he was searching for books he suddenly tripped and his hands touched a statue. To his surprise a secret door opened behind him. He never knew they had a secret room in their house. He entered the room slowly and saw many canvases covered with clothes and also many types of colours brushes everything needed for painting. He was surprised and wondered whose might it belong to. He lifted the cover from a canvas and was stunned to see his portrait. Then he lifted every other covers only to discover each and every canvas had his portrait with Zee's sign below the pictures indicating he was the artist. He never even thought in his dreams that his introvert dad can paint let alone so realistic portrait of him. Little did he know his father and he looked exactly the same as he never saw his parents' photos. His heart fluttered and was beating very fast but as inexperienced and naive he was he thought it was because he is scared that his dad would scold him for coming here. He quickly left the room.

[Hey guys... Here you go with another chapter... The next chapter would also be the continuation of the flashback... As it is too long so I divided it into two parts... So you guys can experience how Saint fall for Zee or realized it... Thanks to  hellowineblue for her wonderful suggestion🥰🥰
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