Kong and his friends returned safely. Arthit too returned separately to their work city.
Kong slowly gets into his regular routine. His day at the office was a tad a little hectic as he had to get many papers done and some final formalities related to the travel.
In this chaos, his friends made an abrupt plan of a movie too. Talking about time. But Kong truly wanted to join as he will really miss them. So, Kong finished his work faster so that he can join his friends.
Arthit too went to the office. There to his close friends, he disclosed the proposal and his family's decision to go ahead. His friends were more surprised than Arthit himself. This is followed by some typical teasings and pulling legs. They all wanted to see Kong's picture and hear all the details.
Arthit was pondering about should he give a call or message Kong. After so many thoughts about it, he decides to call Kong after his working hours.
Kong was so engrossed in the movie with his friends. He has forgotten about the weekend's events and developments and his phone starts vibrating. An unknown number.
Kong answers it "Hello, who is this?"
"Hi, this is Arthit" He could not hear it properly.
"Sorry, who?"
"It is me Arthit, we met yesterday"
Kong's eyes widen as he realizes, It is Arthit, supposed to be his future husband :-)
"Oh hi, sorry I have come for the movie and due to the background I am not able to hear you clearly"
"Ok, sorry. What time the movie will finish? Hope you have company" Arthit could not stop himself from asking these questions to Kong.
"I have come with my friends, some of them you met yesterday. After the movie will probably grab something for dinner and then one of my friends will drop me back"
"Message me after reaching. Enjoy the movie. Take Care".
The call ends and Kong returns to the movie.
Once Kong reaches his room after the movie, he ends up recollecting the call he received during the movie. He always wanted someone special to call him, like how he has seen some of his colleagues and friends. He however is unsure if Arthit is that special one yet, but he still loved the call. He recollects all the events that occurred over the weekend. Slowly a smile starts to decorate his face. For the first time, he feels like a typical teenager in crush or something and then he picks up his phone and drops a message to Arthit.
"Hi, this is Kong. I have reached my room."
The response was fairly quick than he anticipated.
"Hello, how was the movie? What was the movie? Did you have your dinner?"
"Movie was good. It is Kungfu Panda part 3. I like some of those cartoon movies. Thoroughly enjoyed it. I had dinner. How about you?"
"Yes, I just finished. I came to stay with a friend today."
Both were running out of topics and the same questions were being asked again. Both blushed secretly, thinking about the events.
"Hmm, my tickets got issued and I have to travel the day after tomorrow. As of now, it is for 3 months, but only after going there will I come to know about the duration." Shared Kong.
"Ok, that is a short period of time. Have you completed packing? Please carry some instant food so that you will have something to eat once you land there. Rest you can buy there"
"Yes, most of the things are done. I just have to pack the stuff mom gave me yesterday. I have already bought some instant noodles and rice items that I can make using hot water"
Suddenly Arthit heard himself being called.
"Ok then Kong, I have to go now. Take care. Good night"
"Good night, You too, Take Care"
Even though the topics discussed were very few, both Arthit and Kong did not realize that their call went on for more than 10 mins. That is very new for both of them.
With happy smiles both Kong and Arthit went to bed that day, thinking about the new turns of events.
Soon it was Wednesday.
Kong had been to the office to do a final review of things before his travel, to make sure all his documents and necessary work-related items are in place. He also met his friends for lunch and bid bye to all.
While he was on his way back, Kong received a call from an unknown number. Turns out it was his to-be-Mother-in-law. They spoke about their well-being and finally, before disconnecting the call, his to-be-Mother-in-law informed him that Arthit will accompany him to the airport and see him off. Kong tried to dodge it but his request went in vain. He ended up agreeing finally.
But a quick realization hits him – he was wondering why none of his friends were finding reasons not to go with him to the airport. Before the life-changing weekend, they were all planning so many things that they should do including dropping Kong at the airport. Sneaky ones, he thought.
As if it is like a well-written movie script, Kong receives a text from Arthit asking for the flight details. As Arthit's house falls on the way to the airport both decide that Kong will pick him up en route. They plan the time accordingly that they will reach the airport with ample time to spend. Both were feeling a need to spend some time with each other.
Kong reaches his room, packs his stuff, and bids bye to everyone. He starts his journey to the airport and picks up Arthit on the way.
The journey to the airport is pretty silent other than the basic confirmation questions "Do you have your documents, packed everything?"
After reaching the airport, Kong finishes the check-in formalities, after which both head to a café. With ample time of 4 hours in hand, they both wanted to spend it trying to understand each other.
"So, mom mentioned you too might have to travel" Kong started the conversation this time.
"Yes, I have to visit the company headquarters. However, like yours, it is not confirmed for how long. I just hope our parents understand that and do not make any quick decisions. Please don't take me wrong, just that everything is happening at lightspeed sometimes I think if this is a dream."
"Haha..." Kong gave out a genuine laugh. "Don't worry, even I too think similar to what you said. I too want us to understand each other first. Even I fear of what our families could do".
Slowly the talk topics shifts from office travel to their interests, hobbies, passion, dreams, family, and friends. What both did not realize was that time does not wait - instead of the initial 4 hours they had, it is now just 15 mins.
It came as a surprise to Arthit that he could engage in conversation with Kong for hours without getting bored. He was able to open up with Kong freely.
Both bid goodbye, safe travels. Kong turned and started walking towards Security. Before he entered, he did a final turn and waved to Arthit, who was just standing there without blinking.
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To be Continued...
From the Author: That is a wrap of Chapter 04. It is a simple cliché story based on some true events. If the response to this story is well received, in the end, I will definitely share some facts.
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Apologies if the chapter is short, I am breaking it to maintain the flow of events.
Bye - Lux1986