Toa pricked his ear brazenly listening in on their conversation. Behind the hospital patient room.
He hid upon seeing Tim walking out furiously. He looked through the glass door to see Tum clenching his head.
"Ahh it's hurts" as blood trickling down his nose. Trembling with fear. He stood motionless. Toa dread's the sight of blood. He couldn't help but run to his car.
He inserted his keys about to drive off. But couldn't live with the thought that he could have done something. He got down from his car and went to the nurses for help.
He went back to Tum ward. As he watched the Nurses taking care of him, while he pace back and forth.
He rushed over after seeing the Nurses coming out. "Is he okay" he asked. "Yes" he breath a sigh of relief and he continued "but don't" his brother, came in time to stop the Doctor from spewing another word to Toa
"Can l have a word with you"'. There was a tinge of fear in his voice as he lead them away from Toa. There's something they're hiding from me. He stared at Tum sleeping like a child. He felt a sense of pain. The night pass quietly
The next day he called for a meeting. In the office he talked about their new project. He asked about the previous project. Kaew looked at Boat. She was scared to tell the Boss they misplaced the project. Kaew was about to come out with an excuse but Aranya but in. "It's Tum he has the files but he hasn't been seen for a week now." Putting the blame on Tum.
After the meeting was over the asked Mhok and Kaew to stay behind. They discuss about the Rat in the office and who it could be. Mhok and Kaew were the oldest members in the work office. Kaew was acting really nervous, Mr. Toa asked if everything was okay She nodded. After the conversation they proceed to leave. Mhok deliberately stay behind as he and watch Kaew leave. Mhok took a deep breath asked in a low voice "how is he"
Toa heart was raging like a storm. He was Infuriated by question. He looks at him indifferently . You have his number right, then call him.
He won't answer he said sadly. Scared to look up at Toa
"I don't know what you did to him but you hurt him pretty bad" After saying these words he just walked out.
He saw a figure hiding around the corner listening in on their conversation. He went to check it out but found nothing. I must be mistaken or I haven't been resting properly since the incident he thought and walked away leaving Mhok to think long and hard about what Toa said. Kaew breath a sigh of relief for not being caught.
In a few days Tum was discharged he stayed over Tim's apartment. Upon arrival he introduced his 47 year old girlfriend April to Tum. He was shocked into silence. Can l go use the bathroom. "Yeah sure" He purposely turned the other direction to get his brother attention.
"Hey Tum the bathroom is this way. It's been a while since you've been here, come let me show you" Ones they were out of April site He looked around as if he was to tell him a secret. "Tell me this is a joke"' he mouthed. "What do you mean"
"The lady who is she to you really. Your sugar Mama or your FB."
" What the fuck is wrong with you, I told you she is my wife to be"
Why an auntie? how, what, why? He spoke so fast. He couldn't catch up "We will talk later" Without agreeing or declining, Tim left in a hurry before he could spout another word.
The next day at work everyone was peeking at their phones and chatting among themselves. They looked uncomfortable when Toa walked in. What are you looking at he took one of her employees phone and saw news of him at the and his Ex girlfriend. The news read, "Famous Web Designer, Fah spotted at the airport with her new boyfriend earlier today." It that all" He wasn't interested and just walked away like nothing ever happened.
Mhok looked at Mr. Toa when he walked in and quickly looked not daring to say a word. He sat at his desk and took his phone out and sent a message before resuming his work.
Meanwhile Tim was night fishing with his brother. He laughed at him catch. They chat about life their childhood and future. Can I share my opinion about something. "Yes sure"
Don't you think April is way too old for you
And you will likely be left a widower at an earlier age and endure the pain for the long run
"Age doesn't matter to me. To me age is just a number and love is love. Maturity doesn't come with age, but it comes with experience. April is mature and has a better understanding of the complexities of relationship. I find that she has a better conversation skills than the young adults l have been dating. As long as we love each other. It's all that matters. She is stable, confident, and independent, beautiful and Attractive women and I love her. She hid in the dark and brazenly listened in on their conversation and smiled foolishly to her self before leaving.
Elsewhere Toa was absent-minded whiles cooking. All he could think of was the news about his Ex Fah. Suddenly, her grandma pinched her arm. "Come back to earth" she sign. "What are you thinking about?" Spending time with his grandma is what keeps him from overthinking. All his life, his grandmother had been living in the countryside, enjoying a quiet life. "Why are you absent minded". It's nothing he sign in sign language to his grandmother in responds. He patted his shoulders and walked away. Everything had happen so fast after the passing of his parents and sister.
He lived with his grandmother who is deaf. At the time he was too small to inherit his parent's business. His Grandma took care of him and the business. The Trama after the incident caused him to have some fears including the fear of blood. He never for once told anyone about it. Thinking back at that, he dished out the food and served it
Just then, Toa phone rang. He excused himself and went to the outside and answered the phone. "Omg Ice" Noonak voice was heard at the end of the phone "Guess who we saw"
"your Ex with his new boyfriend" Taiwan chimed in with Gene. "We know it's hard to move on cause she is your first love. But It is 7 months already" Gene uttered. "Where are you I'm bringing some hotte over" Noonak chimed in. "I'm at my grandmas" Sorry, say hello to her for us and hang up the call. Toa felt a little uneasy after the call. He went back to finish his food.
Enough said l can see you love her very much from the way you talk about her. How did you meet her? Tum asked
He looks very happy. Well I was driving. Two and a half hours away from home, to my workshop for work. Her car was broken down in the middle of the road so I had to help. We exchanged numbers. By the end of the day, we had a Facetime call and already scheduled a time to meet We kept communicating. Days later, I finally decide to give this it a shot; she is 23 years older than me, twice my age, but hey, this could be interesting. She had a big move to my city and now we share a bed every night. I have eyes for her only and she is amazing in bed.
Yikes just then his phone ding and his smile disappear. He switched it off and put it away.
I guess it was mhok Tum's his face turned cold
He patted him on his shoulder. Stop acting like it's no big deal when it's actually breaking your heart. Never beg anyone for any of this not attention, not affection, not love. If someone wants to be part of your life, they would find time to make effort. If he ignores you, walk away, it's called self-respect don't disrespect yourself, and beg someone for the things like Love, attention and affection. Don't do that shit again you deserve better. Never trust a man who cheated to be with you.
Tim's words had an impact on him. With tears in his eyes he smiled. You sound like mother
Tim smiled approvingly "what about Toa"
Do you want me to get beaten? He is straight as a stick. He's not even good looking he is just hot.
He is definitely your type
What is my type. He question?
Hot, good looking, smart, rich, and handsome and Romantic and caring
Caring and romantic hahaha he laughed does he look romantic to you?. That 3 inch dick has never been in a relationship. He is cold as ice. Do you see the way he looked at me with disgust and distain
So would you date him
If l ever go on a date with him which would never happen, please hit. He is straight. The chances of dating him is 0.000
What a shame, his loss
Life's a rollercoaster, embrace the truth and move forward it's okay to be sad, especially after making the right decision i already accepted my fate, but it makes me sad sometimes. I would be leaving for work in Two days time. It's the only thing keeping my mind occupied he sighed
No you won't work he said in hushed tone. This is what you will do, call in sick and then send a resignation letter after.
Are you looking down on me. He mouthed You already accepted my faith haven't you. Work is the only thing keeping me from going sane. And now this. His eyes wet with tears He smiled. Feeling a wave of sadness, happy and furious.
What would you do if you were in my situation. Maybe l shouldn't give a fuck. Believe me l wish l never live to care this much. He was exasperated. Please let me help you for once
Sure if you would let me work. Stubbornly, he insisted. Tim agreed letting him work but spend some time to heal first. He spent few days with his Tim and his new girlfriend. Helping them around.
I will ask Toa to come pick you up. NO he responded you don't have to trouble him. He has done enough already.
He said you can call him if you need anything. A few calls were made. Toa picked Tum up to work. There was tension between them. It was an awkward silent. Should I say something first. What should l say Tim said under his breath
"I have a pet fish"
"What the hell"
He took a long pause "Do you want to see pictures of my pet fish"
NOOO
Uhm The weather is nice isn't it
YEAH he answered curtly . Just because l saved you doesn't mean i care about you or anything
Tum smiled approvingly
"Are you blushing? Gross"
He parked his car in the private parking garage. Hey trouble catch he throws him the car keys. You can come and use the breathing tank whenever you want. He put his hands in his pockets and walked away. "You're not as bad as everyone says you are." He mumbled
He pressed the elevator button calmly and went up to the office floor. Before he walked out of the elevator, he smoothed his hair to make sure she looked good. When his colleagues saw him they crowded around him asking how he was doing and how much they've missed him.
After chatting with them, He waved at them before going to his desk. "Omg you've been gone for days, l thought you've quit. You seem different today. You look pale". She inched closer. "You aged decades in matter of weeks. Is it true you tried committing su..."Toa chimed in "if you are done here you may leave" He stopped Aranya from uttering another word. She looked back at Tum with intent gaze before walking out. Tum's eyes met with Mhok and he looked away.
Later that afternoon Mhok couldn't look Tum in the eyes he looked at his phone and sent him a message. He looked up at Mhok who pretend not to know what's going on. The message read "met me at the meeting room" Tum looked at the message and turned off his phone.
He resumed working .Typing away, he bites his lips while concentrating on the screen as he types. He leans back while sitting and tilt his head back. Toa eyes followed Mhok as he watched, Mhok's eyes glued Tum.
Tum heard the sound of books being slapped on his desk. I want them done by next week he said in a cold voice. He is back to his old self he murmured. Looking at the 15 or so documents piled on his desk, he scratch the back of your head.
Soon it was lunch break. He was in a deep thought as he walks to make himself a cup of coffee. He heard Several employees chatting inside. The man's voice came made him halted instantly. "Why does he look so pale" The voice belongs to View. "Do you think something happened to him while he was gone for days?" He tightened the grip on his cup. Aranya added is it because he tried committing suicide. Standing at the door, Tum smiled with self-mockery as she listened to them. Every word drove a knife into his heart. Kaew happened to overheard their conversation. He walked past Tum towards the employees. Are you done gossiping. Tum heard Kaew standing up for him as he walked out
He sat outside. Looking at the tips of his fingers. Thinking about the what just happened. Can I sit next to you? Sure Are you okay I'm fine thanks for defending me me earlier
"Stay away from Aranya she is bad news" she saw the worried look on Tum face she reached out her hands to confort him. Reviling the marks on his arm "W-what happened? Are you okay? Where did you get those bruises from?" She Stuttering trying to get a word out. Fidgeting with her hands You don't have to tell me if you don't want to. If you need someone to talk to l will be here to listen.
When l was five l over heard my mom on the phone talking to a stranger. She told the stranger he will be there by Eleven when everyone is asleep. I was little l didn't know who to tell that to so l kept it to myself. I woke to an empty bed. My mom was gone. I knew l need to stand up for myself. I didn't have a brother or a sister all l had was my dad. Who became an alcoholic after my mom left. I took care of myself it's been 20 years already and I still stand up for myself.
You may have a lot of people but still have nobody.
Tum was saddened by her story he patted her on her back. But She hugged him which was seen by Mhok he couldn't control it any longer he pulled Tum from her embrace. I'm sorry I couldn't help it. He held him by the hand. "You have the nerve to say that after what happened" he uttered. He pull away and clapped him causing him to fall and walked away "please just hear me out" he shouted at him
"What the heck is going on with you two"kaew ask. "Can I borrow your phone" she nodded and handed him his phone. He saw him typing a message with tears in his eyes but couldn't see what he was typing. Tum was open the door when his phone ding. He paused to read "Meet me at the rooftop now it's urgent from Kaew" He run to the rooftop. When he saw Mhok his face turned deadly.
"what the heck do you want"