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Chapter 9

The next morning Saint woke up late with a severe headache and red and puffy eyes for all the crying he did last night. The memory of last night again brought tears in his eyes. However when he went downstairs after freshen up he found Zee nowhere. The servants told him Zee left very early in the morning. He fled from the problem... Huh... What did I expect?? Thought Saint. He finished his breakfast and went to Pear's house. As soon as he saw Pear he cannot but burst into tears. He told Pear everything. Pear couldn't believe the portraits were painted only for practice but she didn't wanna hurt Saint more so remained quiet. Saint stayed there till evening and then the servant called him saying Zee returned home and was looking for him. Saint rushed home hoping maybe Zee changed his mind and decided to give him a chance. Despite Pear's constant warning he can't but hope for the best.

After reaching home he saw Zee was sitting in the living room with a serious expression.
"Get changed and come to the study. We need to talk."
Saint shivered at how cold Zee's tone was. He can't but obey Zee.

At the study

"You wanna talk to me dad??"
"Yes... Did you think which college you wanna join??"
"I haven't thought yet. I still have one month to think anyway."
"Well I've already thought. You are gonna attend Bangkok university. I've already completed the admission procedure."
"What?? But I wanna stay in Chiang Mai."
"It's better for you to study in that university for your future. I had completed the procedure one month before. I had planned to tell you at your birthday. They mailed me saying you have to check in within this week for your dorm room allotment. So you're going Bangkok tomorrow."
"Huh?? Why so soon?? I've 7 days to check in."
"Because I said so. I've already booked your flights and told someone to prepare everything necessary for you. You don't have to worry. You are leaving tomorrow morning."
Saint knew he couldn't argue anymore. He went to his room walking like a zombie.

Saint's p.o.v.

Why?? Why God?? Was I wrong to express my feelings?? At least I could see and spend time with him before the confession. And now?? I have to leave... Not only him but also everything... The city where I lived all my life... This house, this room where I grew up... My friends, grandparents everyone.... Why?? Only because I'm in love?? Is loving someone wrong?? No I guess I love the wrong person.....

Now I should call my friends to bid goodbye...

Saint took his phone and called Pear. They both cried thinking about their separation... But Pear comforted Saint and somehow he was calmer than before. So he called his grandparents. Zee's mother was angry at Zee but even after everything Saint sided with Zee.

The next morning Saint came downstairs with all the luggages prepared beforehand by Zee's men.

"Let me drop you to airport." Said Zee.
"No need. I should learn to do everything on my own from now on... I can go to the airport alone."
Zee was hurt by the statement. But then he thought it's better for the both of them specially for saint's future. So he didn't insist on going.

Saint expected Zee to forcefully go with him... He was hurt when he saw Zee actually didn't care...
Was he only pretending to love me all these years?? Or he actually hates me now?? Oh God what will I do??

Saint was again tearing up so he quickly left by the car waiting for him.

After reaching his dorm he was allotted to a double room meaning he'll have a roommate. Saint didn't like this as he was used to having the room all by himself. He knew Zee can change the arrangement but he didn't wanna bother Zee with everything like before. He was relieved seeing his roommate still didn't come thinking at least he will get time to adjust with the environment before he has to share everything with someone else. But to his disappointment he woke up by noises of dragging things the next morning.
Uhhh the end of my peaceful life.... Thought Saint.
He just freshen up and went outside to have breakfast as well as to familiarise with the surrounding. When he returned it was almost evening. He saw a cute little guy was sleeping in the bed beside him...
Is he really my roommate?? Or his little brother or something?? Whatever...

The boy woke up after half an hour.

"Oh you returned??" The boy said all of a sudden.
"Huh?? You are talking to me??"
"Is there anyone else here??"
"No but we don't know each other."
"Oh hii I'm Zon. An architecture student. Came from Chon buri. Will be your roommate from now on. Now you know me. What about you??"
"Saint. Engineering student from Chiang Mai." Said Saint with a boring expression. But he found Zon somehow cute.
Saint and Zon spent a lot of time together on that week as their classes didn't start yet. Though Saint at first ignored Zon they became quite good friends afterwards. Saint was glad he had a roommate. He realised he missed Zee too much. If he had to stay alone maybe he would go crazy thinking about Zee. Though Zee called him everyday he didn't talk more than 3 sentences with Saint. Just "how are you?" "Are you facing any problems?" "Do you need anything??" And that's it nothing more. Saint talked with Pear everyday over phone and also with his grandparents. But even so he really missed Zee. Their time together, how Zee took care of him like every memory of them together. He regretted confessing Zee. He also understood Zee would never be his. So he decided to let go and move on in his life. Maybe he would meet someone in the university who will help him to move on.

Finally classes started. As they were freshers they didn't have much pressure. Saint got many proposal on the first week from both boys and girls as he was the type that attracts both but he couldn't think even to try with anyone as none can compare with Zee in his heart.
The weekend arrived. Zon was invited to a bar for weekend party by his friends. Obviously he was the type who can make many friends within a day. He invited Saint to join him. Saint thought maybe he could get drunk and move on with someone there. But even after getting fully drunk he rejected all of the approaches towards him.
Zon with the help of his friends carried Saint to the room. When Zon was tucking Saint on the bed he heard Saint murmuring something like "don't leave me please... I'll be a good boy.. I won't disturb you ever. But please don't abandon me."
Zon understood that Saint was heartbroken and determined to talk to him the next day when he is sober enough.

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