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Techno immediately lowered his head and hugged his brother tightly, making Technic's cry louder.

"I'm sorry, Phi ... I'm sorry ..." said Technic in between his sobs.

"Yes, Phi has forgiven you, Ai Nic ..."

They hugged for a few minutes, venting all the pent up feelings of the past few weeks. Now both of them are equally aware of the importance of the person in their arms right now.

"Phi ..." called Technic after a while.

"Hmm ??"

"What about Kengkla?"

Slowly, Techno let go of his arms then leaned back and took a deep breath.

"I don't know, Ai Nic, Phi is still having a hard time digesting all this. Too much info in a short amount of time. Phi imagined that Phi had been the subject of Kengkla's fantasy for 3 years and somehow, it felt even scarier than his lies about what happened that night when I lost my virginity to him."

"But I guarantee you that Kla really loves you, Phi. Many times I asked because I was confused, how could he be crazy about you, who is so ordinary, but many times he answered "What I know is that I love P'No. I don't need any reason for it and I don't need to explain to you." And finally I gave up and ..."

"And help him to trap me???"

"Phi ... sorry ..."

"Never mind Ai Nic, can we not talk about him? I'm still in shock."

"Phi ... the reason why I am coming here is because I want to talk about Kla, but not about his 'crimes' to you."

"Then??"

"He is at the hospital now"

"What??!!! Why??? He is sick??"

"It turns out you still care about him, Phi." Technic said, smiling weakly. Now he understood why his best friend could go crazy over this very ordinary brother of him.

"Forget it, assume I never asked," said Techno with an awkward face.

"He was here before, right?" Asked Technic, who was answered with Techno's nodding.

"What was his condition when he left here?"

"I have no idea. I did not pay attention because my mind and heart were in chaos. What happened to him when he left from here?" asked Techno who could no longer hide his anxiety.

"To be honest, I don't know for sure what happened to him when he came out of your room. He suddenly called me while crying and repeatedly said 'I lost ... I lost ..." but didn't want to explain further. Then I came here and when I found the car, he didn't immediately open the door of his car. When he finally opened his car door, he didn't say a word and his view was blank. When I shook his shoulder, he fainted ... "

"What??? He fainted?? How come??" asked Techno in panic.

"I don't know either, Phi. I immediately took him to his family hospital. The doctor said, it seemed like Kengkla's was depressed. He is also like a malnourished person, it seems like lately he rarely eats. After making sure that he is safe, I immediately come here, because I believe you have something to do with this, Phi."

".........................."

"Phi, I know, it must be difficult to forgive all his mistakes, but please, give Kla a chance. Allow him to prove that he really loves you, Phi. Allow him to prove that he is the right person for you. If he breaks your trust again, I promise, I won't hold you back if you want to leave him. For the last time, I beg, Phi ..."

"I don't know, Ai Nic, I ..."

"Phi, do you have the heart to let him sprawl in the hospital ?? When I left earlier, he was unconscious, Phi"

"Why do you always protect him???"

"After all, he's my only best friend. One of the reasons I helped him was because I knew how much he loved you. I'm sure nobody will love you more than him, Phi. Even though I'm a jerk little brother, but I only want your happiness. "

"I am happy? By selling me? For your own benefit?" asked Techno sarcastically.

"Phhiiiiiii ............ you said you have forgiven me?????" Technic pleaded.

"Alright, I'll visit him, but don't expect anything from me. The fact that I'm going there doesn't mean I forgive him. "

"Okay Phi ..."

"Well, I'll take a shower first. I haven't had a bath yet."

"No wonder there was a foul odor from earlier. I think there really is something wrong with Kengkla's sense of smell. He always said that your body was very fragrant. Disgusting!!!!!"

"You go away, I won't visit him. I want to sleep!!!" threatened Techno.

"Hey hey hey ... I'm just kidding, Phi. Your body smells like a flower garden," said Technic quickly, raising his finger to form the V letter.

"Tch, you liar!!" said Techno as he entered the bathroom.

It didn't take long for Techno to take a shower and dress, then they immediately went to the hospital. On the way, Techno did not say a word, neither did Technic. To be honest, Techno could not fully believe that Kengkla condition was as bad as Technic said. Kengkla deceived him many times before and Technic help him, and he always got fooled. Then, what if the two of them work together now to cheat him again right now?

"Uncle, Auntie ..." said Technic when he saw Kengkla's parents sitting beside Kengkla's bed who was still sleeping.

"Ai Nic, thank you for bringing Kengkla here," Kengkla's mom said.

"It's okay, auntie."

"Who is that?" asked Kengkla's father, looking at Techno.

"This is my brother, uncle. His name is P'Techno. If you allowed, he wants to visit Kengkla," answered Technic politely.

Kengkla's parents stood up at once and exchanged glances.

"You are... Techno? Kengkla's boyfriend?" asks Kengkla's mom.

Instantly Techno's face paled. Apparently Kengkla's parents already knew about him. He could only nod weakly in response.

"Son, can we talk outside for a moment?" Kengkla's father asked.

Techno's face grew paler, and so did Technic.

"Don't be afraid, we just want to talk. Ai Nic, please take care of Kengkla for a while," Kengkla's father said.

Without waiting for Techno and Technic answers, Kengkla's parents walked out of the room. Inevitably, Techno followed them to a room at the end of the hall.

"Come in and sit down, son. And please close the door," Kengkla's father invited Techno in.

Techno sat right in front of Kengkla's parents. His face looked down because he did not know what they would say.

"Son, we know what your relationship is with our son. We also know what happened between you two. Kengkla has told us everything," Kengkla's mom said, starting the conversation.

Techno, who had been silent and looked down, immediately looked up at Kengkla's mom's words. His heart was getting nervous.

"We, on behalf of Kengkla, apologize profusely to you. Everything he does for you is something that is not appropriate to do, whatever the reason and how much our son loves you. Forgive us for not being able to teach our son how to love as he should," continued Kengkla's mom.

Techno, who basically has an angelic heart, was unable to see the wounds in the eyes of a middle-aged woman who still looked very beautiful before him. There were many words that Techno wanted to say but all stopped in his throat, so he just kept quiet and looked at Kengkla's parents in turn and then looked down again.

"Son, may I ask one thing?" asked Kengkla's father.

Techno only nodded in response.

"Do you love Kengkla?"

Instantly, Techno's body stiffened. He did not know how to answer that simple question. He wanted to answer that Kengkla was the first and only person he ever loved with all his heart, before he broke his heart in to pieces.

"Son ..." called Kengkla's father.

Unable to hold his feeling, tears began to wet Techno's white cheeks. Techno cupped his face with his thin hands. Kengkla's mom who saw it immediately stood up and hugged Techno.

"Kengkla ... the only ... person ... who ... I ... love ... with... all my heart ... but he ... sob ... sob ..... "

"Please forgive us, son. Forgive our son ..." Kengkla's mom said weakly.

"Forgive us, son. We should not apologize on behalf of our son. After what he did to you, you have the right to hate and not forgive him. Please forgive us to ask you to forgive him" said Kengkla's father.

Kengkla's parents are not an ordinary person. His father owns several large hospitals in Thailand, several pharmaceutical companies and medical equipment stores. While his mother has several famous boutiques and salons. But at this time, they were apologizing to a thin man who was nobody for the sake of their only son. A son who has been the pride of his family for his smart brain and perfect attitude in everyone's eyes.

Techno suddenly remembered his parents. Although his parents often left them to work, whenever Techno needed them, they would always be there for him. They are people who trust and love Techno without conditions. Just like Kengkla's parents who are currently in front of him.

"Uncle, auntie ... I'm sorry. I cannot forgive Kengkla completely. I just found out everything he has been doing all this time and I still need time to believe that Kengkla, whom I have always known, can do things like that. I will definitely forgive him, but I can't be sure of the time. It could be now, next week, next year or even more. I don't know and I can't promise anything."

"We understand, son and we respect your decision, whatever it is. We just want you to know, our son loves you very much. He hid it from us for fear we would oppose it. "

"Sorry, uncle, but why don't you oppose his? Isn't he your only one child? Shouldn't he be the successor to the uncle's family lineage?"

Finally Techno ventured to ask the question that had been struggling in his head.

"He is our only son. He is the source of our happiness. If we try to rob his happiness, what is the meaning of our lives? Lineage issues? We have no problem with that issue. The technology nowadays is sophisticated. There is an IVF program or he can raise a son," Kengkla's father replied, relaxed.

"We took away his happiness when we were almost divorced. That's when we realized that our selfishness had destroyed him. Honestly, at that time we had tried to ignore his feelings but it did not last long. We loved him too much and to see him break at that moment, breaking our hearts more. Initially we did not get divorced just for the sake of Kengkla. But over time, our feelings of love returned, even stronger than before. And since then we promised to give Kengkla happiness. And if Kengkla's happiness is you, we will gladly accept it," said Kengkla's mom.

"If you haven't forgiven him, it's fine. But if I may beg for something, if you decide to forgive him, please forgive him completely. No more grudges. I believe, he won't make the same mistakes to you."

"Of course, uncle."

"You want to see Kengkla right?" asked Kengkla's mom.

"If uncle and aunty allow me," answered Techno politely.

"Of course, son. Go, uncle and auntie will rest here first."

"Then, I'll excuse my self, uncle, aunty," said Techno.

"Once again, thank you for your understanding. Now we understand why our son is crazy about you. You're really a good person," said Kengkla's mom.

Techno answered with a sweet smile, then slowly left Kengkla's parents, heading to the VIP room where Kengkla was being cared for.

==

"Phi ..." said Technic when his brother entered Kengkla's room, without Kengkla's parents.

"Could you please leave us, Ai Nic," said Techno with a stare fixed at Kengkla who was still lying weakly in bed.

"But Phi ..."

"Please Ai Nic ..."

"Okay. I'll wait outside. Just call me if you need something, okay. "

"Okay...."

Technic immediately stood up and walked toward the door, while Techno walked and sat beside Kengkla's bed. The athletic-bodied handsome man is now a thin man with a mustache and a thin beard littering his face. And Techno knew, he was the cause.

"Kla ... wake up ..." he called softly while holding the hand of the man who usually stroked his head.

Published : 10.01.2020 ; 12.40pm