[T/N] I apologize for grammar mistakes and incoherencies
Chapter 23: Sarracenia [NC 20+].
-Time-.
“I will never break up with you.”
I told Tay to go out with me on the night I felt most uneasy. Damnit! Why has Tay changed so much lately? Although I sometimes feel it, I also sense that something is different. If Tay really knows about me and Nong Tem, can he really be so indifferent?
It's impossible... Sometimes Tay looks so lovely, but sometimes he seems to be radiating sadness. I am not comfortable at all. Besides Tay, who looks so abnormal that I lose my mind, there is also a new issue with Tem. At first, I thought I would have a comfortable time with him, but now I feel suffocated as if being pressured all the time.
... I am confused when I turn left. I have a headache when I turn right. I don't know what to do anymore.
....
“What's wrong?” I was sitting in a sauna room in a downtown restaurant with Nong Min, my casual fuck partner whom I invited out tonight. Today I separated from Tay. He went back home because he wanted to see his mother and little brother. So I had some time to go out and enjoy myself.
Another thing is that I can't turn off my phone. I don't want to receive any calls. And although it is rare for us to meet, Nong Min never wants anything from me except... sex.
“Oh...” I tilt my head so Nong Min can massage and rub my neck, all the way down my body. In places like this sauna, there is no rule to wear clothes, at most, a small piece of cloth. People just wander around, doing whatever they want. Whether they are in groups or couples, no one cares because there is only dim light. It is a completely free area, where anyone can do whatever they want. For example, me and Nong Min. Right now.
“Phii Time, let me help.” NongMin is a cheap gigolo, but he is incredibly skilled, though we have never met outside of a meeting in the countryside. We are both emotional and get physical easily without caring about personal matters. Because Nong Min always says that love and sex are different. And he also doesn't believe in love.
I let Nong Min explore my body while using his skilled mouth all over. I start to indulge in the pleasure as Nong Min's lips move towards my sweet and pink nipples, and then we passionately French kiss each other. I push Nong Min against the wall before squeezing his butt and rubbing it against my growing shaft. Nong Min doesn't say anything because it's something we're used to. He knows better than anyone how to touch me. Now he starts stroking my shaft skillfully, and I feel a tingling sensation throughout my body. Meanwhile, his thumb is still twirling around my head, making me bite it several times, but Nong Min doesn't say anything because it's something familiar between us. I'm starting to lose control and can't stop myself from moaning.
“Ohhh...” Nong Min looks up at me with his mouth still on my neck, and then slides his face down to look at my throbbing pink tip. Even without words, I know that Nong Min is an expert in this. He skillfully teases me and uses his hands to keep my shaft hard. My whole body feels desperate. Furthermore, his index finger is swirling around my cock head, giving pleasurable sensations that make my brain gradually relax.
“Oh my...” I release my lips from Nong Min's nipple before straightening my body and looking up with a longing feeling all over me and then I grab Nong Min and flip him over, holding both of his hands against the wall, and then...
I can't wait to put on a transparent condom and have no further hesitation or waiting. I grab Nong Min's hips and position him in a suitable position and then I forcefully thrust my body in until it reaches the hilt. Before the two of us can even scream, almost incoherently, Nong Min takes his hand and grasps his cock, matching the fast and intense rhythm of my hips. Today, Nong Min and I might have a passionate sex session because I am nearing climax. I make Nong Min lift his hips with the intense and heavy movement of my hips, and he bites his own lip tightly while using both hands to hold onto the shaft of my penis, preventing it from slipping out.
The moment I reach orgasm and release my built-up tension, adrenaline rushes throughout my body and I can't stop my own body. Suddenly, my eyes turn to see someone who seems familiar, someone I might have seen before... but in this darkness, I'm fixated on the sight of the legs filled with pleasure, but I force myself to look away. Turning to the person next to him who is intensely pleasurable is no different from me and then, my forehead instantly creases...
“Earth.” At that moment, Earth is observing me. He is in the same position and pose as me, pleasuring another man's penis. And at that moment, he smiles at me and I stiffen, releasing my cloudy white liquid into Nong Min with a condom on.
Fuck! Good thing this is over. Otherwise, I would have lost my composure entirely. The thing I hate and fear the most is encountering someone I know here. And what's worse, it's Earth, the former lover of Nong Min, my previous lover.., but why didn't I feel fear or worry that he would report this to Tem? Instead, I only felt dizzy and numb for a moment. Even though if I met someone I knew again sometime, the first thing that would enter my mind would be “Tay” but this time, I felt my head dizzy and my emotions disappearing a little. Thank goodness that Tem probably doesn't know Tay and that they must have separate lives. I can breathe a little easier “Is it just for today?” After finishing my task, I walk towards the bathroom, with Nong Min following me.
“Muah. Do you need anything else, Phii? Thank you.” I pat Nong Min's head and give him a light kiss before going to the locker to hand him the money. I take out a towel to dry my body.
“Do you want to take a shower by yourself today?” Nong Min asked me.
“Yes. Min, take care. I'll take care of myself today.” I reply with a smile.
“Thank you, Phii Time and then, I'll go have fun first.” And Nong Min leaned forward to give me a cheek kiss before leaving.
I exhale and calm myself down because it seems like the intense madness in my life has Temporarily disappeared. When I realize that I have to leave and might encounter another crazy situation, I feel frustrated and crazy.
I take my towel and walk into the bathroom. The bathroom here doesn't have a closing door, it's just a thin curtain hanging loosely. Anyone can see shadows moving inside. It's very liberal. The sounds echo in the bathroom. The collision seems like a normal thing. I close the curtain with the towel on my shoulders and begin to turn on the shower to cleanse my body. Everything that has been noisy and chaotic in Tay's life enters with me, my abnormal lover.
Tem was so dramatic that I felt fear in my heart.
And most importantly, what worries me the most is the excessive thoughts, drama, and the difficulty for Tem to understand anything simple. It would cause Tem to reveal all of our stories. Tem has been confused and troubled by me a lot. Actually, if I were to invite him in now, it would be extremely difficult. It's too close and too real. Tay's words echo back to me immediately.
Our two rules.
No fucking our friends’ boy or girlfriends.
And…
No fucking acquaintances.
I already know how considerate Tay is. I know it very well because our problems can never be easily resolved. I love Tay very much, and I still love him the same because he is everything to me and accepts me unconditionally. And I also understand that Tem has been distant lately, but he still cares and is always concerned about your feelings. Because I entered into his heart and I don't want him to be hurt by our relationship.
Freeeeeeee!
And suddenly, the curtain was pulled open. I, who was lost in thought, returned to the present mode without being surprised by the arrival of someone, as it was a common thing here, but it was more surprising because the person happened to be...
“Hey Earth.” I raised my eyebrow at the side, asking with my eyes if I should address it correctly. Before I turned my face towards the wall and began showering as usual, without feeling anything.
“Unbelievable that we meet here.” Then he entered the narrow bathroom and stood hugging the wall, naked.
“What's up?” I asked indifferently, without thinking of turning to look at it casually.
“Did you break up with Tem? No… Break up with Tay? No this one. How should I ask?” I don't know how it looked, but the tone was irritating to the point of being annoying.
“And what's bothering you?” As soon as Tay was mentioned, I turned to look at it again with no emotions before closing the water by firmly twisting the faucet.
“Judging from your appearance, it doesn't seem light-hearted at all.” I sighed and took a towel to dry my hair, avoiding eye contact.
“...” I didn't say anything. I made a gesture to walk out of this narrow bathroom. Just this alone made me feel suffocated to the point of dying. And it makes me more anxious than ever to disturb my peace of mind. But...
“Tem... is someone who falls in love, not someone like us. He doesn't understand at all.” Earth stepped in and blocked the way by hugging the bathroom wall, not letting me walk out.
“And?” I asked with a heavy heart and then I took a step back to walk out on the other side.
“If your modus operandi is to fuck and then throw them away like it's nothing, you're just burdened with Tem, Time.” But Earth is preventing me from leaving easily.
“What do you want?” I gritted my teeth and took a step back and then I asked Earth straightforwardly.
“Just came to tell you that, Tem doesn't understand what you're doing.” Earth took step after step towards me.
“Why? If you want Tem, just take him back.” I tried to solve the problem by speaking like that because I am now overwhelmed. And really...
“Is it that easy? Haha, just like you Time who has pushed in this industry for a long time.” Earth burst into laughter and he took another step towards me without fear. I couldn't stand still either. If he wants to start a fight here, I'm ready for anything! Good!
“It's just that easy. So what will you do? Are you going to get back with your ex?” I asked with a doubtful expression. I don't know. When did we get so close that I could feel the warmth and the faint smell of cigarettes from Earth's breath.
“If I want Tem back, I'll take my time, but I also like something simple no strings, just like you.” And then, unexpectedly, Earth kissed me on the edge of my lips, pressing himself against me so firmly that my body leaned against the bathroom wall without a chance to react.
“Wait a minute!” I tried to push Earth away, because I was not ready for anything serious. Even though the kiss just now was intense, my body trembled for a moment.
“Why are you surprised? Don't you come here often looking for this exact thing?” Earth stepped back from me and asked with a mischievous smile.
“But you are...” Before I could finish my sentence, Earth suddenly kissed me passionately.
“Sex is sex. I'm not serious about it, or are you?” And as soon as Earth finished speaking, it happened again. This time it was me who pulled him in for a kiss. It was a sensation that I had never experienced before. I have to admit that I never thought Earth would be so passionate like this. He was exploring every corner of my mouth and teasing different parts of my body. I had so many questions in my mind, and I had to squint my eyes as the hair on his face moved surprisingly.
“I thought you would...”
“Be jealous of Tem? I was concerned at first, but I'm more curious about how amazing you are.” And then, there was no holding back. We kissed passionately, pressing our bodies against each other and pushing against the wall, just like Pon and I were doing at the same time. Oh damn it! This feels so new and exciting, I have to admit that I have never fucked in a place so open like this before. It was challenging and thrilling, and I couldn't stop it. Normally, I would choose handsome men who satisfy me, but now any choice makes my brain feel empty.
Earth was also exciting in a way that I had never experienced before. When Earth pushed my back against the wall and his lips moved along different parts of my body, I had to hold onto him tightly to control myself. I let out a louder moan than when I was with Nong Min just now.
“Ah... oh... that's amazing.” It was a sex that was different from all the other times. I might need to nurture and satisfy the person I'm with, but this time, I didn't think much about it. My brain was not empty, but it was occupied.
Earth skillfully used his tongue, and his hands helped hold onto the wall while his body moved up and down against mine and then, he grabbed the shaft with one hand and slid it in and out expertly, making me hold onto him tightly and almost unable to speak correctly. I let out a louder moan than when I was with Nong Min just now.
“Oh... oh no…” This is a sex that is different from every time where I may need to be caring and have to know what makes the person I'm with satisfied, but this time, I don't feel like thinking much at all. My mind is not empty, but...
I trembled all over as Earth used his skilled tongue to measure me. And he even used his hands to hold my shaft and made clear liquid flow out, leaving me completely satisfied. And because it was so intense that I almost couldn't bear it anymore “you're amazing, just like me” I pushed Earth up from the floor and then, I flipped him over and made him put both his hands against the wall.
I quickly slid my own shaft with my hand before kissing his entire back and teasing the nape of his neck.
“Do you have a condom?” I asked in a husky voice, to which Earth, blushing, handed me a silver packet that had fallen on the floor. In that minute, I used my finger to rub the shaft-hole and moistened myself a little to make it smoother, then I moved my index finger into Earth's body and circled it two or three times until it almost couldn't take it anymore. Seeing that he almost resembled my own muscled figure, I felt like I was getting closer to cumming every time. At that moment, I inserted my second finger, knowing instantly how tight it was even though I had just showered and had been wearing a condom with Earth a moment ago, making me sweat a little. I used my mouth to tear open the packet and expertly covered my own shaft before pulling out my finger and positioning Earth's hips in a perfect position for me. And I didn't hesitate to insert my hard member into him regardless of whether it would hurt or be difficult.
“Ugh... oh!!!”
“Fuck... damn it!!” Earth seemed like he was going to climax before I could hold his waist and press his hips against me forcefully.
“Just this and you cry pain?” I moved my face to Earth's earlobe and whispered, filled with concern.
“Be patient a little longer... oh my...” Inside Earth's body, my shaft throbbed tightly, causing my heart to beat irregularly. It was so tight. I was sucked, until I forgot about anything that had bothered me as the sound of our bodies colliding completely consumed me. And I caressed his waist passionately.
Earth moaned without cursing.
“Ugh, oh no... lighter, please, you bastard!!” Earth shouted, cussing me The more I saw his body, the more I remembered that we have had many disagreements and fights before. It increased my strength and intensified the force with which I pressed against his hips, making it even more intense. And it became heavier.
“What did you want to know? How great I am during sex.” I smirked.
“Oh...Damn you!! I...ugh.” At this point, Earth kept speaking in an incomprehensible language, and the wooden hand that he had against the wall trembled, causing veins to bulge visibly.
“Oh...a person like you...wanting me to fuck you in a place like this?” Isaid this while I propped his body because he was flailing, unable to hold on to the wall any longer. Now his head almost touched the floor, making it uncomfortable for me. I then removed my shaft from his asshole, causing Earth to collapse onto the floor.
“Don't act so weak...isn't that what you wanted to try?” The exhausted Earth closed his eyes, but I pushed his back against the wall. I jerked his body up by gripping his arm.
I used my own hand to insert my shaft into Earth's shaft-hole again, regardless of how much he tried to resist.
“It...it hurts...ohhh...ouchhh.” Earth's cries of pain turned into groans. I used my strength to pull him back towards me and grabbed onto both of his legs, I moved my cock right between his hips back and forth without leaving any gaps. Running together like a four hundred-meter sprint. I knew he was tired. I was tired too, but I would rather die inside him. It felt good to fuck him mercilessly. At this time, the intense pleasure inside Earth's body made my essence of happiness overflow. It felt good. And it felt like I was above everything else in the world.
“Are you… going to cum…?” I told Earth in the final moments as I thrusted into him without mercy, but Earth seemed oblivious to everything at that moment. He opened his eyes and mouth, gasping for breath. And tried to use his hand to push against my chest trying to tell he that he could not handle anymore fucking. I just smiled and looked into his exhausted face.
“You have a big mouth, don't you?” Before long, I accelerated and felt Earth's back being bent until he almost lost his breath. And finally, Earth groaned out as his stomach was splattered with cum with him heaving like a whore. Damn it! It was an extremely thrilling sight.
I continued thrusting until the last minute, I twitched and finally released a cloudy white fluid inside his body.
Feeling relieved and comfortable.
“Ahhh...”
The sound of groaning and convulsions finally stopped, along with the release of the fluid of pleasure. I took a deep breath and let Earth's body be free and then I pulled out my own shaft and removed the condom before throwing it away.
“How was that?” I let the water from the lotus pod flow over my body once again.
“Bastard!!!” Earth sat on the floor, gasping for breath, while glaring at me, but why? Why the hell? I am the one who's being kind. The more I saw him making that face, the more I wanted to pull him and use another condom. So I did before he...
“Hey Time!!! I just wanted to try, not to die while trying!”
“Well...then you should know that someone like me never settles for just one round!” I feel exhilarated during this intense time. I kicked Earth's ass, but no matter how hard I kicked, he wouldn't get up. Damn it! I wanted another round, this time in the bathroom.
And the two of us fucking was louder than any other room. I didn't feel that Earth was any more special than anyone else, or that I felt better with him. It just made me want to continue. Just during these moments, I was able to release my emotions with new things. It helped dissolve the sadness in my heart.
I don't know...after several bitter days, how did it turn into a sense of pride, as if I was above everything in the world? I don't know. The fact that two people with the same type can feel like this.
Don't worry about the food chain.
Damnit! Why do I feel like I'm winning, as if I'm stepping into victory?
It's so much fun!
TBC.
Well...Demi understands everyone's feelings, but if you think this is damn it, our Phii Time has gone even further. I don't know how to say it. We've seen what everyone has been holding on to. Don't forget to comment + heart. #TimeTayTemStory, wait to read, watch, and see the reactions of all the readers with anticipation. I feel a surge of excitement, I don't know why, but don't forget to comment a lot. Ngeee.
Chapter 24: Red Poppy.
-Tay-.
“Khun Time went to the same sauna.” A bodyguard came to report to me. I only listened and didn't respond to anything outside my glass. On The Rocks that have been ordered to drink since the beginning, now I have consumed several glasses. And what's important is that there have been additional options. That is the cigarettes I ordered my underling to buy and keep smoking one after another, but don't rush with the smoke getting into the lungs too much. I feel my brain is clear and comfortable, enjoying watching the smoke slowly floating in the air, as if counting back in time.
“Khun Tay, do you want me to drive you back?” A bodyguard asked. I just waved my hand as a response and gestured for the underling to quickly go back, as my father has secretly been taking care of me during this time.
I sit alone at the bar, but it's not an unsafe area because it's the luxurious rooftop of my own hotel, and the people are not that many, mostly foreign customers. So, I dared to sit back, relax, and reflect on the various stories that have passed.
“Time, can we break up?”
On that sleepless night when I couldn't endure it anymore, I decided to speak up and ask for a breakup with Time, with a heart that was overwhelmed, but Time...refused to break up with me. Instead, he replied in a sarcastic manner...
“I will never break up with you.”
Along with the familiar touch that I have been accustomed to, Time came out and repeated the same sentences. We have been together for so long that I have forgotten how I would feel if I had to be alone. Perhaps I would feel empty, lost, sad, or nothing at all. What does it really feel like? But I am not strong enough, yes.
I don't know, this feeling is really scary. And I am too cowardly to face the words of starting over...
I know that our relationship is suffocating right now, but as I said, what should I do when I am afraid... I'm so afraid.
I am afraid to start over.
I... I have only had one partner in my entire life. And I can't imagine how to start anew without studying someone's heart.
How does one start? How should I live? Because on rainy days, Time has never not been by my side.
Krunnnn~
The sound of thunder grew louder and I instinctively covered my ears, closing my eyes. I felt a warmth on my shoulder.
I held on tightly, as if Time was trying to shield me from this fear. Regardless of how confused I was inside. Regardless of what he had just done, I could feel the concern that had passed with that embrace.
“Time... huh?” I turned, hoping that the person holding my shoulder would be my lover. But...
“I'm sorry.” Yet, it was Arm in place of you “I saw you Khun Tay stumble, afraid that your chair might fall.” Arm took a step back. I secretly sighed before putting on a questioning face, asking what he was doing here.
“You didn't come, so I brought something for Khun Tay” Arm handed me a brown bag. Truly! Today, I invited him to sit and have a drink at the hotel bar. But... it's not easy for someone like him to leave the house, right?
“What?” I widened the bag and took a deep breath in surprise.
“Yadong is a gift from Jae Yok Pub. The Young master was worried that Khun Tay would feel lonely, so he sent this” Arm smiled timidly before he would... playfully place the bottle of liquor in front of me with a touch of thoughtfulness.
Krunnnn~
And then the sky sang again, causing me to startle and shiver. And then came a soft touch, as I felt someone gently patting my shoulder, accompanied by a laughter that grew louder.
"You're afraid of the rain, but you come to sit and drink in the rain." Someone near me said. I looked at Arm with my right eye first before lightly pushing his arm away.
"It's my business." I said, my voice sounding hoarse. I felt myself starting to get tipsy and giggled. In fact, I had a heavy head because I had been playing drinking games and almost couldn't keep up with the bartender refilling my glass.
"I'm done with my errands. I'll go back now." He said and just as Arm was about to turn around and walk away, I grabbed his arm and held it, before speaking with a slightly distorted voice.
"Sit down first." I said. Arm looked at my face briefly before looking up at the sky, where the raindrops were falling one by one. "Are you worried about getting sick?" I asked, raising my eyebrows.
"Just drink if you're not afraid of getting sick, KhunTay. It will feel good.” Arm said calmly before stepping forward and turning back to walk away.
"Wait!" I exclaimed. And now, I pulled his arm and dragged him over to the chair next to me.
“How do you feel?” He asked back with confusion, then leaned towards the counter bar to pick up two glasses.
“Rain falls and sadness fills my life.”
Arm pointed to the Yadong alcohol bottle, and I was pouring one glass and another.
“How do you fill your life? I don't want to be sad. And I don't want it to rain a bit.” I thought about going out and holding my emotions by drinking Teekhun’s fermented beer instead, until the glass was empty and my face was bitter.
“Hehehe...” Arm laughed before turning to talk about something with the bartender at the bar.
“Take it.” I raised the glass of liquor and handed it to Arm.
“No, I drove here and will have to drive back.” Arm handed me the mirror and sat silently.
“Are you refusing me? Huh?” I said with resentment and raised the glass of liquor to drink it instead of Arm.
“Yes.” Arm said quietly, his gaze fixed on the bar without turning to look at me.
“You are my! Hey!!.) And then I grabbed its face to make it look at me because I hate being ignored the most. And that idiot is still doing it, “Arm, you and Time’s names, they sound similar, don't they?” I thought about leaving without consciousness, I wanted to say something but ended up just blurting it out.
“How?” I heard Arm groaning.
“And why do you have an umbrella!! Take it off.” And then I turned and, angrily, handed it to the employee who was holding a big umbrella.
“It's Khun Arm's order.) The bartender looked at me and Arm alternately.
“Then, you hold it for me. As for Khun Tay, it probably doesn't matter if he gets wet.) Arm shrugged before he could open the big umbrella, he left me sitting in the rain that was falling, drenched and confused.
“You idiot! Are you imitating Teekhun?” I scolded again, looking at Arm.
“Apart from being my… you let me get drenched and you dare to talk back?”
“Oh! Khun Tay, you still don't care about him? How would I dare to be concerned about you Khun Tay?” Arm said sarcastically.
At that moment, the glass of liquor didn't matter anymore. I grabbed a bottle of medicine to drink without feeling ashamed.
“Oh! I'm not worthy of pity. My husband cheated on me, my friends abandoned me, and even someone I don't know doesn't want to sit and drink with me and then, I should just drown in sorrow.” I sobbed uncontrollably, tears flowing uncontrollably.
“Khun Tay, you yourself said I should not pity you...”
“I was being fucking sarcastic, you understand the word sarcastic!” Then I got up from the chair. I walked over and pushed the dumb-faced bespectacled idiot who was looking at me with very blank eyes.
“Well, Khun Tay, you are already drunk now.” At the moment I was about to push Arm again, he grabbed my hands and tried to force me down, sitting in the same chair.
“So what? Even if I drink myself to death, no one cares about me.” You jerk! Speaking made me even more sad, crying even harder. Moreover, Arm was still dragging me to sit in the pouring rain that continued to fall heavily. Oh, what did you do to my soul? Huh!!!
“Hello. There's someone else who cares about you Khun Tay.” He sat under the umbrella and yelled at me.
“Well, then go!” I chased him away because he was bothering me too much.
“Wait...”
Krrreeeen~ Then, the sound of thunder became louder again. This time, as I was holding a bottle of preserved liquor, I didn't have time to react before the bottle of fermented beer slipped from my hand and fell to the ground. I quickly raised my hand to cover my ears, but before my hand could reach my ears, someone else's hand came and covered them first and then, I felt the dryness and warmth of someone's embrace. I looked up and found that it was...
Arm.
Did Arm come to me like this and too quickly for me to say anything? Or was there more to the situation than meets the eye? Because right now, everything is blurry, flickering on and off, making my head spin. I can only hear the sound of rain and thunder loudly. Continuously, but why do I feel so safe and relieved?
“Khun Tay, here, let me clean up the broken glass for you. I'll take care of this.”
I heard people talking, but it felt like I was floating or rising from the ground. My legs were lifted. And my face was gently pressed against something warm. My wet clothes were being stripped off piece by piece. Is Time coming to take me back now? Is Time really here? He must know that I'm only feeling so sad.
And then, I was dressed in a comfortable and light outfit. Another piece of cloth was attached to my forehead. Why does everything feel so soft and smooth like this? Please, Time, don't let me get hurt again, but a few words slipped into my mind. Is Time really there? If he is for real, would he care about me?
“No matter how much I don't care, I'm still here” I sniffed and moved away, just as a thick blanket moved to cover my body “No matter how sad I am, you won't care anymore” I continued to cry. And then, something in my body suddenly felt better, but fortunately, before I could fully feel anything, my body touched the soft ground, and my wet clothes were draped over me. The hands began to lightly massage my head. Thank you, Time.
And then, after that, I was dressed in some kind of thin garment that felt very comfortable. Another piece of cloth was attached to my forehead. Why is everything so blurry like this? Why don't you care about me anymore? I felt a sense of relief and quickly turned my face to the side with my soul.
Ughhhhhh!!!!!
“Khun Tay...ughhhhh” I heard a faint complaint. And I instantly became shocked again.
Ughhhhhh!!!!!
“Can you stop vomiting, for goodness' sake? Don't vomit on me anymore.” I clearly heard someone whining, but my eyes were tightly closed, so I couldn't look. Whose voice was it? Is it Time? The sound gradually faded away, and all I could hear was the sound of running water in the bathroom. Before my body could be checked with warm water again and the scent of whining could completely disappear, leaving only a faint fragrance that spread throughout the room.
“Time.”
“Have a drink. You won't be so hungover when you wake up.” I was lifted up from a soft touch. I was half-sitting, half-lying on a warm bed, with something piled behind me. Before the gentle scent of jasmine could waft up into my nose, warm water was tapped onto the corner of my lips, causing me to involuntarily swallow it.
“Sip slowly...I'll blow for you.” Someone's voice said to me from a distance. I felt relieved and comfortable. So I slowly sipped the tea in the cup.
“Does it feel better?” I paused to respond before I would have another touch of softness and it seemed like the waves disappeared. A thick blanket covered my body. And at that moment, the image of Time that I thought was doing everything for me faded away and seemed to have disappeared, probably just a dream.
“No one cares about me anymore”.
“That's not true. I care so much that I don't want to see you, Khun Tay in this condition anymore” And the gentle touch gently glided onto my head, causing me to turn my face to find that warm air and then, I had to search for that warm air to soothe my throat.
It was gentle, soft, tender, and full of concern. If this isn't a dream, it would be nice...
-Sunrise the Next Day-
I felt a slight headache and had to get out of bed. I rubbed my heavy eyelids, trying to remember. When I started to see a familiar blurry ceiling, the images overlapped and spun around, forcing me to close my eyes to refocus. So I turned towards the bed, trying to find a plastic bag or something to vomit in, but then I saw...
A basin, covered with a plastic bag, placed next to the bed. Did I put that there?
I was somewhat surprised but picked up the basin and vomited it in. I felt a sharp pain in my chest. Damn it, was it last night? Did I drink so heavily? Why am I in my own hotel suite? Why? I could remember that I was drinking at the rooftop bar of this hotel last night, but thinking about it now, my throat feels dry. I wanted to support myself again to stand up and go to the refrigerator, but my eyes were caught by a bottle of water and a glass of water, along with vitamin C tablets.
They were placed next to the bed. And everything was arranged so well that I had to frown and swear to myself. Our hotel staff must have upgraded to the extent of taking care of me like this. Since high school, when I was a young princeling, I often got drunk here. Even though the last image I saw was cut at the rooftop, waking up meant being placed in a suite like this was normal, but what wasn't normal was that they had never been so attentive to the point of serving me as a VIP like this. It was so strange that I was surprised.
And what is this...perfume smell? I sniffed, expecting the room to be filled with my familiar scent, but today I woke up feeling refreshed. It was a scent that should have been familiar, but I no longer recognized it. Everything was confusing.
Damn it! I can't think of anything. And that's not enough, I see the wardrobe door slightly open, so I walk over to take a look because there's not a single piece of clothing on the floor except for my bathrobe. I just put on the same socks, that's it.
Huh... My clothes from yesterday were hung nicely, and they were even washed and dried. It's almost the end of the year, huh? Will they get a bonus? But anyway, before I cut to the chase... I came across...
Ugh, what the hell~
I was standing there thinking about what happened last night when someone knocked on my door, making me suddenly remember the memories that I tried to forget. I quickly went to open the door, thinking that there might be answers to the whole story. And if it's a staff member, maybe they can tell me what they ate. Did they make a mistake? But as soon as I opened the door, I was shocked to see someone standing in front of me...
“Taa.”
TBC.
I hope that now I can greet everyone without having to sleep in confusion again. Let's say it's as romantic as before.., but wait, who is Taa? Don't forget to comment + like #TimeTayTemStory. Demi will be waiting to read everyone's comments, but I have a question, would Time have a chance to become a beloved son again? Or perhaps there's already a new beloved son. Yes, is it one of the people in this episode? Come on, tell me now. Ii.
Chapter 25: Crocus
-Tay-
“Taa...” I jumped in to hug my little brother with longing. Before he could hug me back, I withdrew my face and kissed his cheeks left and right loudly.
“Are you intoxicated or what?” Taa asked, his eyes checking my hair from scalp to toe before my hair was pulled back and I brought my brother's cheek close to mine, smelling it on both sides, savoring its sweetness.
“Alright, that's enough... I'm not a kid anymore, okay?” Taa responded, petting my head with a shy smile on his face.
“Come in first”
“Is that guy still here anymore?...” My little brother hesitantly asked as he stepped inside before walking facelessly.
“He's not here. So, do you know what's going on?”
“Why do you have to endure it with that idiot?” Taa came in and sat at the edge of the bed, shaking his head back and forth. “And where did that idiot go? Did he sleep with someone? But Phii Tay you don't seem drunk at all, but it's probably not the work of that idiot. Does he know? Then I guess it's because I'm taking care of you here.” Taa complained incessantly, making me feel frustrated again.
“If you're going to complain, then complain quietly. I'll be annoyed.” I quickly stopped my little brother from speaking more than this. He sat with a sulking face, muttering incoherently. “Enough, act your age. And now, tell me what you know”
“Why did you get drunk like that?” Taa walked over and leaned on me. It seems that his restless behavior is coming back. This little guy, whenever he sees something he likes, he always brings his face close to mine and sticks his cheeks left and right all the time, just like when he was a child, but now, his appearance and walking style, his various personalities, make him look somewhat troubled.
I looked into his eyes, which were staring at me, just like with sheep. It's a good thing that his hair is shorter than mine. Otherwise, he might think we're twins for sure.
-Department Store-
“What about mom?”
“Mom went out on errands this morning, but what about you, why did you get drunk like that?” Taa hooked his arm around mine. His childish behavior is starting to show through again, but this big guy, when he sees something he likes, he always brings his face close to mine and sticks his cheeks left and right all the time, just like when he was a child. It's getting more and more cute as he grows up. Ha-ha.
“I drank a bit hard last night” I gently walked with him, almost dragging him along, until my little brother had to lean on me. The dizziness started to come back again.
“I think the room would be worse than this.”
That's right... Last night, the room was probably worse than this, but I forgot about it because I was too tired. I remember sitting down last night.
I've been drinking alone since the beginning and then I reflected on Time's story, and then it started raining...
“Tay...” As I was trying to remember, the voice of someone I knew well got louder.
“Hello Phii Time, huh... you're late. Did you have a good time fucking someone that you made me and my brother wait for so long? Well then.” Taa greeted my loved one with a long sentence, causing Time to move away.
“Well... you're still as clever as ever.” Time tried to act normal and let my brother speak as if it were just passing air through his ears.
“Phii Time, you're still the same. Don't you think you should improve a bit? Like, as time goes by, your brains should have more wrinkles and you should be able to think about what we should or shouldn't do.” I even accidentally elbowed Taa lightly, but I forgot that it was my own brother who was just like a lamb. It made his lips blow even more... No one can control.
“Or Phii Time, you should try being a monk. To learn about things like the three precepts... Ka Ma Se Jomichi Ramana.”
Is this method effective? Since I studied abroad, I also know the basics of being a responsible human being. Oh, and the fourth rule, no lying, is also good” I, who was in the middle of Time and my brother, had to take a breath and calm down before dragging my brother's arm to look at a Thai restaurant that he complained about wanting to eat.
“Your brother has become so cheeky lately.” Time whispered to me.
“Well, learning is stressful. You should behave a little better too.” I told Time.
“I'm not behaving well anywhere. I rushed to open the shop and came straight to find you. It's the peak of my life.” Time mentioned, taking hold of my shoulder and hugging it.
I followed behind Taa into the restaurant.
“So, what's up?” I couldn't help but say aloud. Although I knew Time was talking about lying, I wanted to know more than that. How well does my kind-hearted brother know about me and Time? It pulled on my face as soon as I saw Time's face.
“Braised Fish... Tom Yum Three Spices... Spicy Fish Stew... Steamed Clams... Oh! Pork Breaded... Oh! Pork Breaded with iced coffee... Phii Time, well, what do you want?” Taa quickly ordered each menu item, giving Time a chance to catch his breath “but maybe not. Because... I don't even care about what I eat anymore” Taa said while looking away, not pointing out my face, and then went to open the drink menu instead.
“Do you have some Thai iced tea?”
“Are you referring to barley tea? “
“That's right. Do you have it? “
“Uh... we have it.” The staff replied hesitantly. They must have felt the tension at the table and could feel it just like I did.
“Three glasses of it... and three plain rice.”
Taa closed the menu and placed his elbow and foot on the table. He placed his face on the back of his hand, which he had folded together, and glanced at Time, making me feel uncomfortable and wanting to run away from here.
“You're growing up so fast.” Time broke the silence.
“Yes, growing up enough to take care of myself.” At that moment, water was served just right. Taa tore the tube out of the paper and put it in a glass, handing it to me to drink.
“Hmm, the more you grow, the more you resemble Tay. When you were a kid, you were so mischievous. This year, you've grown up a lot.” Time looked at the water and smiled slightly, giving it to my younger brother.
“The world is cruel like that. If you only did things as a child and didn't grow up, you would probably grow up to be an adult without any quality, like those cheaters and man whores who end up miserable. Doing things behind people's backs, hurting others. I don't want to be a person like that. They look like a bunch of losers and it diminishes self-worth.” Taa spoke extensively. I noticed Time's clenched fist, but Taa also looked at Time's hand and smiled just as brightly.
“Come on, eat.” Seeing the food being served slowly on each plate, I immediately ruined the lively atmosphere and then, I scooped up what I liked and put it on my plate “I ate a lot”.
“Thank you.”
“So, is school going okay?”
“Hmm, it's good. Not too stressed about school. Mostly helping my grandma and mama with work. I heard that this year, they want to increase the shares of certain businesses. So he's reducing the shares on other non-functioning businesses.”
“Is that so? I think mama must be wanting something new.”
I talked about the business family businesses with my brother, and my mom plans saying she wants to restructure the business because recently, our family has shares in many places. Even Time's gold shop is included in our family's business conglomerate. The hotels have a lot of shares, but the person who holds the main shares and has decision-making power is my mother more than anyone else.
“I think it's better to cut out unnecessary businesses. Because sometimes things become the same as before, and they don't achieve the desired results. Anything unnecessary should probably be abandoned, right, Phii Tay?” Taa said with a mouthful of rice and a smile, but I didn't think much about it. I followed what my brother said. This Taa is more troublesome than me. Moreover, he is closer to my mama and has learned more about business than me, who always helps manage the hotel. And he looks after the minor business partners. It's incomparable. I guess I have to entrust my stake and fortune to him.
“In that case, put all the property in your hands.” I playfully said with a grin.
“Nonsense! Grandma loves Phii Tay so much. Also, I love Phii Tay so much. I can take care of you my whole life. Otherwise, I wouldn't have hurriedly come back to Thailand to find you big brother.” I sighed at the last sentence that he spoke softly “Then, what about you Phii Time? Do you take good care of my brother?” Taa raised his eyebrows as he asked.
“Of course, don't I have to take care of my boyfriend?” Time patted my arm and hugged my shoulder.
“Well, that's true. If you don't take good care... Well, I know how to shoot accurately.” Taa said half-jokingly.
“Haha... I already know that you and Phii Tay are accurate shooters. Have I done something wrong?” Time said playfully.
“Oh! Phii Tay.”
“Hmm?”
“I heard my mother say she is interested in the sauna business. It seems to be very popular in Thailand. Do you have any recommendations or good locations?”
It seems like my brother is asking me, but his gaze turned towards Time. I feel like my younger brother knows something deep inside. Because he's always in contact with my father's bodyguard here. The issue of the Time visiting a sauna is probably likely known to my younger brother.
“Tonight, do you want to drive and see it?” I suggested it when Time and my brother were talking. I felt like Time was quiet when it came to the issue about the sauna. That's it... he has many things to do in there. Now I am not just worried about my own feelings. I'm afraid that Taa will do something crazy.
“Shall we go on a trip together? I want to know what it's like inside.” Taa said, looking at me.
“Are you crazy?” I raise my hand to touch his forehead.
“Why?”
“Because one needs to be naked in there.” I smile and take a sip of water from the glass.
“Is that true, Phii Time?” And as expected, Taa's eyes widened and turned to Time who was unable to speak.
“...I don't know either.” Time stayed silent for a while and then responded.
“I heard that you can only wear very thin clothes inside.” I say what I know, but I've never been there.
"So, we have to go and see for ourselves, right? Because we can't start a business if we don't go down there to survey the area. It might turn out to be terrible, or maybe someone has had a good experience and can share it. Anyone?" My younger brother continued to provoke Time without pause. And he laughs incessantly. “Phii Time, let's go together.” Taa invites me with a smile while glancing at Time with a mischievous look. I secretly feel a sense of joy, but it seems like Time can't tolerate it anymore.
“Excuse me, I'll go to the restroom first.” And then Time puts down the stained cloth and walks out of the shop immediately. As soon as Time looked away, I turned my gaze towards him.
“Taa!!”
“Haha.” Taa bursted into laughter and looked at the restaurant front happily. “I wanted to make him cry. I didn't want to leave any corpses behind.” Taa said it half-jokingly and half-seriously.
“What did you find out?”
“Everything. And what's this? Are you playing the Divine Mother of Mercy? Why aren't you doing anything about it?”
“With something like this, you have to stay calm.”
“Are you being patient?” Taa says as if he knows it.
“Don't tell me you're feeling sorry for him. Damn it, Phii Tay! This Time belongs to the lowest category of living things. And by the way, if he loves someone, he becomes burdensome. I would have thrown him down long ago. And last night, he went to the sauna and all the things he did there, my mother and I know about this too. And I want to sell our stocks of their fucking gold shop too.”
“Hey, wait a minute! Discuss it with me first, okay?” I lower my gaze and put on a worried expression.
“Are you soft-hearted? This is the tenth time. If dying and being born is possible, then he belongs to the category of divine beings.” Taa spoke with gusto
“I already know. Don't make the rooster wake up.” I just ask for a little time. Do you understand that knowing is one thing, but it's easy to think and say, but when it comes close to actually doing it, it becomes difficult and cold.
“Then tell me everything... this issue that is happening to you right now.”
I hesitated for a moment before responding. The two of us had plenty of time to talk, but at this moment, Time returned to the table in a rather indifferent state. So, we both put on a face and started eating and then, I took Taa shopping. And during the time Taa was trying on clothes, Time showed signs of being upset.
“I think your brother wants to fight with me.” Time said in a gruff voice.
“Hey...don't make assumptions.” I said dismissively. I knew that Taa had become more mature in his thinking.
“I'm not going on a trip to any sauna, silly. If you want to go then go with your brother.” Time said, looking elsewhere. I suddenly felt a pang of thought.
“Oh! And what if something happens if I go? Aren't you worried about me?” I asked truthfully. Is it alright to go to a place like that without bringing your own boyfriend? Would that be a good idea? Besides, I'm not comfortable with this situation. And why do you refuse to go with me? Do you like going secretly? Doing things like Time must be very exciting for him, right?
“Well then, you don't have to go.” Time said, his voice sounding flat as he stood up.
“Then where would you go?” I frowned, looking at Time with confusion.
“If you make me go, I will almost likely argue with your brother and punch him in the face. I will wait at the penthouse.” Time was about to leave the restaurant but I turned around and said, "Don't go shopping too long!" I exhaled sharply and hugged myself tightly, looking at Time's back.
“What will I do if I go?!” The anger in my heart, combined with the events of last night, suddenly surged up.
“Do you want to argue with me?” Time turned to ask me.
“Me? No way!” I walked closer to Time and stood face to face with him, smiling.
“What does it mean when you say that?”
“Well... you can just wait in the room and behave. I'll be right back.” I tried to keep all my emotions inside as I reached out to fix Time's collar, smiling sweetly.
“That's easy. Hurry back then.” Time patted my head before leaving the shop. I slowly smiled until my gaze disappeared from Time's sight.
“That's what I call ‘getting things done gradually’“ Taa's voice came from behind, along with the clothes he had tried on.
“Hmm.”
“Phii Tay, if you hold on to this path, then that means there won't be anything left of him to burn.”
“Not exactly.”
“I'll wait for that day. I'll wait for the day when Phii Tay you stay on this path and never stray... and just imagining that, it is... terrifying.” Taa stood up, shaking his hair, and informed the staff to put all the clothes he tried on into a check-out bag.
“I won't forget that day.”
“But you are starting to see glimpses. Just a hint.” Taa pointed his index finger at his own forehead and middle finger and made a shooting gesture.
Taa and I continued to browse through the branded clothing in the store. Taa didn't get the clothes from England, so he gave the job to me. I even managed to impress Taa with the new collection that suited the hot weather.
“I don't want it. It's too expensive.”
“Well...how about buying it as a birthday gift for me next week? This would be perfect.”
The familiar voice caught my attention as I was considering buying an expensive luxury bag. I turned my head to see a familiar person, even though they were dressed as a wizard.
Arm.
Just as I thought, last night Arm came to see me, bringing various images to my mind. Anger started to build up inside me and I cursed Arm in my mind. As I was drunk and delusional last night, Arm took my hair and left it in the rain. Terrible words came out of my mouth as I scolded Arm excessively. I couldn't focus on the images anymore, but the person taking care of me, even when I was vomiting and brewing tea for me last night, was Arm. Why was he still here? I felt a surge of anger and frustration and wondered what to do next.
“Arm, I can't handle this.”
“Why?”
“It's too expensive.”
“Then why don't you take the bag? It's stylish.”
And there goes Arm, walking towards me. I didn't know why, but sweat started to seep all over my body. The sound of Arm's footsteps echoed loudly in my mind.
“Please stop messing with my head. I don't want you in my mind.”
It felt so embarrassing! Last night, I had to do horrible things, wearing them. I'd better leave this place as soon as possible to avoid seeing him.
“Don't worry about the birthday. Just treating me to shabu-shabu is already luxurious enough.”
“I do worry. No matter what, I still have to worry. How is this note?”
Worried...are you interested in worrying? Why does the word "worry" have to be on my mind like this?
“Because I worry. I worry so much that I don't want to see...”
But at that moment, while I was thinking about what Arm said last night, I forgot about something evil. It felt so embarrassing that I had to run away from this restaurant as soon as possible. I didn't want to see those images in my mind, filled with nothing but cursing Arm and Tem.
Oh no!
“Taa.” Just when I turned to call Taa, my good little brother slid in and approached me first, but he turned his back to me along with a joyful posture.
“Phii Arm!!!” My little brother shouted with excitement, making me, who was hiding and sneaking around, jump.
“Hey! Taa.” And then, Arm greeted my little brother warmly, saying.
"Oh, Khun Tay, hello." And I, who was still confused and puzzled, unintentionally stood up straight and looked at everything with confusion. Arm and Pon had to raise their hands and greet me with respect, raising them high.
“Do you two know each other?” I asked Taa, and I still couldn't bring myself to turn around and look at Arm with the embarrassment I felt.
“You know, this is my senior, he graduated when I was in grade seven.”
“Wow!”
And my little brother's response made me even more annoyed. And why... What is this? Teekhun’s bodyguard.
Oh, really?
Coincidence, the world is round, predestined. Is that so?
Have to choose a little bit!
TBC.
Do you see how many people love Tay? No wonder they say Taa is handsome, but what about this? Arm is a model for Phii Taa so much. So, what's the answer? Let's guess together. Don't forget to comment + heart #TimeTayTemStory for our encouragement. Will the opening really happen? Time is bald now. These siblings will definitely make Time's hair stand on end.
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