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CHAPTER SIX: PART ONE
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Something was wrong with Prapai. Porsche could tell. Papai's smile changed. It was in the way Prapai's smile changed, ever so slightly. Normally, his eldest son had a smile that could light up a room, a smile that could make anyone feel instantly happier. But now, there was something different about it. Porshe knew his son inside out. He had spent years studying every nuance of Prapai's expressions, becoming an expert in reading his emotions. When Prapai was sad, his smile would wither away, replaced by a sadness that lingered in his eyes. When he was happy, his smile would radiate an infectious joy that could make anyone feel alive.
But this smile, the one Prapai had been wearing lately, was different. It had an excited, giddy quality to it, as if Prapai was bursting with anticipation. It was a smile that made Porsche curious, wondering what could possibly be the source of his son's excitement.
Prapai was an open book for his parents. That's how his son is. But lately, he smiles as if he has caught a star. Really. That brat didn't come home for more than 2 months. Granted that none of his sons did. But Prapai is a different breed. That boy only brought his condo because it was close to his racing circuit and even if no one tells him, Porsche knows that, the condo has been visited by hoard of pretty boys and girls.
As a father, Porsche wanted nothing more than to protect his son and ensure his happiness.
He is freaking sure Prapai just wanted to save his balls from his dad. Since Porsche threatened him, once he found a pretty boy getting rude with the laundry lady. One thing that Porsche can't tolerate is rudeness towards the staff. Those people have been loyal to him and Kinn for almost a decade.
Actually, this habit of sleeping around started when Pai was in UK. Prapai always called him on a regular basis from there. Not even a day missed. But then one day a sweet English Voiced answered Prapai's phone when Porsche called. And Porsche was not fool enough to think that his son was a saint. Since his husband did once had the same shitty habit.
So it was not a surprise that his little brat was interested in someone. So interested that every time he calls him, he is either working or away from work to woo the person. Porsche really didn't mind that Prapai didn't tell him anything. Not that he didn't want to. He always wanted to know about every freaking single thing that goes on his son's life, but one time Prapai caught him trying to check his phone and they had a huge fight. And a lot of crying. Mainly from Prapai's side. So he tried to stay away from snooping in from his son's life.
But sadly enough he can't say the same about his brother in law. Kim was fucking nosy. He knew it the first time he heard Porchay and his story. Porsche sometimes thinks it's only Chay that gets the freedom from his husband's nosiness. Because after the first time, Chay completely detested, Kim trying to know or snoop about his business. And Kim took that like his religion, cause not once they had a fight about it. And Porsche was happy that his brother found someone who worships the ground he walks on and cares enough for his privacy. (his husband is clueless about this matter. But after being married for so long Porsche gave up and went with it thinking it was one of his husband's weird habit that he have to tolerate till they die).
But his brother in law needed to know everything. Specifically about their children's life. He probably knows every fucking details about the person’s that his nephew's got funky with. Although Chay and Kim's son Todd, was kind of antisocial. That boy has always liked to keep himself separated from their family business.
Its not like he has a bad relationship with his family, but he is clearly against the very thing his family does. So they let him be.
That's not the point though. The point is that no matter of 5 minutes that Porsche told his problem about Pai not coming home, his sweet little brother got worried and his husband became even more irritated that his angel was worried. Thus his sweet brother in law gave him a full 200 page of life history about the boy that his whirlwind of a son was interested in.
Porsche just looked at the name and picture of the person, in regard of respecting the person's privacy.
His name was Sky. The very boy that his son was interested in was named Sky. How irony. Wind truly belong with the Sky.
Porsche couldn't help but smile to that. And on top of it, this Sky person looks soft and beautiful. And most importantly, well mannered. He can't guess since he hadn't met the person, but hopefully that brat would be able to bring Sky home.
***
What Porsche didn't guess was that it would be this soon to meet his hope to be son in law. And even in that much bad shape too.
Porsche had an prior engagement today. A fucked up story of money got missing. And from his bodyguard division that too. Which is a fucking big security risk, cause if a person can take well guarded and sorted money that was to upgrade the bodyguard facilities, then there must have been someone deeply rooted inside their mansion that they can imagine. And his lovely husband was busy with those motherfucking Italians, who just loves to fuck up their life. And half of the bodyguards had gone with him.
Well Porsche would have gone if he didn't have a security risk on his hand. And now he is stressed about both.
And to add fuel in the fire, his lovely eldest son who should have been at home, seems like he is very much enjoying his nightlife with his new found boyfriend. And Yes, his sweet (accordingly to Chay) brother in law gave him the news that they are officially boyfriend now. He doesn't even want to know how Kim know that. Not that he is complaining or anything, it helps him to get to know what his nuisance of a son is doing. If only Prapai was more open to him. Now don't get him wrong, Prapai was very much attached to him, like a little wormy leach that doesn't wanna go away unless he warms his way with a smile , for what he wants. He only hopes that he hadn’t bothered Sky like a freaking annoying child.
Who is Porsche kidding, he is sure as hell that Prapai was like a leach to Sky. He didn't even think that he would get to meet his son's boyfriend anytime soon.
So imagine his fucking surprise when Big came knocking at his door saying that Prapai was home with a young man. Porsche was sorting out recent and 2 year bodyguards resume who joined them. He didn't even hear the first knock.
And to add cherry on the top, the word Prapai with a young man in the family compound didn't really register, Porsche’s already fried brain, that have been looking at the fucking faces of possible traitors.
Maybe that's the very reason why he had been staring at Big for the past 5 minutes. Trying to make his brain work and think what to do as a parent when your playboy son comes home with his boyfriend in the middle of the night. Oh sorry 3 am in the morning.
"Khun Porsche, should I go now? Or do you want me to call Khun Prapai here?" Big's voice snapped him out of his fried brain monologue.
Call Prapai here? And what? Have a irritatied child on his office. No thanks.
"Big how many times I have told you not to call me Khun. Come on man, I literally worked with you guys. And no need for calling that little beast. I will go. As you know that son of mine is more like his Papa Kinn, so I am pretty sure if he is here with his boyfriend he would be deep down sucking each other's faces. And I think you won't like that. Go to sleep"
As Porsche finished talking, Big looked like he was relieved from a death sentence. Porsche is sure that Big didn't want to see Pai with butt naked again. So he just bowed and left the room.
Porsche felt a sigh caught up. Seriously, from the day he was in a relationship with Kinn or from the day he met him, there was not a moment of peace in his life. After settlling everything down he thought, ok he might get to relax. But no, after that they had kids evading their life, it became even more chaotic. Even if Porsche won't admit it, it was a nice kind of chaos. But in moment like this, he wishes that if he might get a chance to strangle all of his family and run away to some nice beach.
He got up from his chair. It was a comfortable chair that Kinn got for him after they had broken the previous one ( everyone knows how). He wishes he can just lay in the arms of his love. He also wishes that he could meet the person his son likes with Kinn.
Shutting his laptop and collecting all the needed documents he proceeds to lock them up. Pocketing the key he turned the lights off. There was his personal bodyguard Mok, standing at the door. He never really understood what protection he needed inside his own house. But it gave Kinn a peace of mind so let it be.
"Khun Porsche" Mok addressed him clearly not expecting him to go at this hour since he was the one told him that he would stay at his office today.
"Mok, lock up the office, it seems like your young master came to the compound with his boyfriend. And do not let Khun No know this, I am pretty sure he would proceed to scare away the young man" Mok looked at him understandingly.
"Of course Khun Porsche, anything else?"
Porsche was about to reply no but then he remembered.
"Ai is also home, right? Do not let him disturb his hia. Make sure he doesn't come anywhere near Prapai's room"
"Of course Khun."
"Ok then, I will be going."
"Have a good night Khun Porsche"
Nodding his head Porsche started walking towards his son's room. Yeah sure. What a good night it would be.
***
Prapai's room was just down their own. And Porsche’s office is down Prapai's room. So it didn't take much long to reach his son's room. He could already hear his son's voice softly talking to another.
As Porsche said, he practically has a PHD on Prapai. He could already tell that his son was in love. And he cares for the very said person. He doesn't want to eavesdrop but he can hear all of it just from outside. It was not eavesdropping ok. He was about to knock but then he heard the another voice speaking.
"...... I won't get hurt as long as you're by my side. Stop crying P'pai." the voice was soft. Not harsh. Unlike Porsche’s own. But it was full of love. Love for his son. Just like Porsche.
"Then you should stop too" his son's voice called out.
"Who says I'm crying? These are tears of joy."
It was enough. Enough for Porsche to know that this person was surely going to be a regular part of their life now.
He admits it's not enough. But it's enough for Porsche. His father senses are screaming at him, that this is the right person for his son. Who will never hurt him. He would be safe for his Prapai.
That’s why he doesn't knock. Doesn’t immediately ask why there was an unknown person to the compound where it could be dangerous for the family members. He doesn't need to see the person right now. They have time. If not tomorrow morning, then the day after tomorrow night, if not even then, Porsche would wait for his son and his son's lover to meet them.
He walks away, to his room. To his and Kinn’s room. The only thing he is going to do before he falls asleep is to call Kinn and tell that man to get his ass home and say that Prapai probably brought their son in law home. And also that……Porsche misses him.
***
"I won't make a promise, I won't make a vow, But I'll show with my actions. I'll make you so happy until everyone gets jealous." His P'pai says that to him. And again Sky is sure he didn't make any mistake to love this man. The very man that has made him very happy.
A soft laugh escapes him. "I'm already happy. If I become any happier, I'll get scared P'pai"
"Then I'll make you very happy until you stop being scared" P'pai says to Sky and that was it. The last thing Sky needed to clear his doubt. Even if one day he have to die, he hopes it would be in his P'Pai's arms.
They smile at each other. Their happiness was clearly written in their eyes. They were so into each other and so many things happened that Sky didn't even get to notice Prapai's room.
"P'pai, is this your parents' apartment? Is their room across yours?" Sky asked, his curiosity piqued.
Prapai looked at Sky, his eyebrows furrowing. "What are you talking about, my Sky? This is my own room," he replied, a touch of confusion in his voice.
Sky gestured towards a door he had noticed upon entering. "No, no, I mean when I entered this room, I saw another door. So, it's probably your parents' room, right?"
Prapai burst out into a loud laugh, surprising Sky. He couldn't understand what was so funny. It had to be his parents' room, right? The thought made him frown.
"My Sky, my precious Sky," Prapai said, still chuckling. He reached out and caressed Sky's cheek, his love shining in his eyes. "That room is not my parents'. The door you saw is my closet door."
Sky's eyes widened in disbelief. He couldn't wrap his head around the idea. How could a closet door look so much like an entrance to another room?
"But... it's so big! I thought it was another bedroom," Sky stammered, trying to make sense of it all.
Then where does his parents stay?There was another door, but Sky was pretty sure that was bathroom room as it was open. Didn't P'pai say that they were going to his parent's house?
"But P'pai you said that we were going to your parents house? There are no other rooms though and I am pretty sure they don't sleep on the bar counter and I didn't even see a kitchen here."
"Sky this room is mine."
"Yes P'pai I understand that this room is yours but where are the other rooms?"
"No Sky, this whole room, like this whole apartment is mine"
"What? Another apartment? But P'pai you said this house belong to your parents?"
"My precious sky. This whole building belongs to my parents along with the backside mansion behind this building. This is the family compound. And this is whole floor is my room."
What. What…….
Sky's mind doesn't seem to register what Prapai said. This whole building? And P'pai always this apartment as his bedroom?
He knew Prapai was rich but didn't know this rich. Now he understood all those guards adressing his P'pai so respectfully.
Sky stood in the middle of the room, taking in the vastness of the space around him. It felt like he had entered a whole new world, where everything was on a grand scale.
The bed, in particular, caught his eye. It was so large, he could get lost in it. He imagined himself lying there, surrounded by soft pillows and a cozy blanket, his boyfriend by his side. As he explored further, he couldn't help but be amazed by the bathroom. It was not just big, it was extra huge. The thought of all the comfort it offered made him giddy with excitement. He envisioned themself taking long, relaxing showers and soaking in a bathtub big enough for two. It was a dream come true.
Then, he went to the door that his attention was drawn to, the one that his P’pai said was a closet. It was massive, with rows upon rows of neatly arranged suits. Sky imagined his boyfriend, trying them on one by one standing in front of the mirror, searching for the perfect outfit. He pictured Prapai's mischievous smile as he played dress-up in their grand bedroom.
A wave of warmth and happiness washed over Sky as he imagined a tiny Prapai running around in the during his childhood in the expansive space. He could almost see a younger version of Prapai, with chubby cheeks and a mischievous glint in his eyes.
Sky couldn't help but imagine a tiny Prapai running around his big bedroom. Trying to annoy his mom by not eating. And his mom chasing him with food in her hands.
A soft smile graces his lips, imagining how cute pudgy Prapai would have been. Round face, full lips. And his mischievous smile. The thought of Prapai's childhood photos made Sky's heart skip a beat. He couldn't wait to ask for them, to see Prapai's adorable features captured in time.
"Aww, what got my Sky smiling like that?" Sky was so lost in his thoughts that he clearly didn't see how Prapai was lost in him.
Sky took P'Pai's hand in his own, slowing caressing this soft yet tough hands. "Just thinking how naught tiny Prapai would have been. How he troubled his mom with the mischievous smile."
Prapai's smile fell. For a moment Sky panicked. Did he say something wrong?
"P'pai, did I say something wrong?"
"No, no My sky. It's just I forgot to tell you, I know I should have said it first but. Sky I don't have a mother."
Oh? Did his mom die? Sky didn't know. He feels so bad for his P'Rahu.
"I didn't know P'pai but I am sincerely sorry for your lost."
P'pai just stared at him. "Sky I think you misunderstood something. I don't have a mom. I never had a mom Sky."
Never had a mom? What was he saying. Has P'pai finally gotten mad? Who doesn't have a mom.
"P'pai what are you saying? Who doesn't have mom. I am pre…."
"My parents are gay Sky. Both of them are man. I was born by surrogacy."
And Sky's mouth fell open. What? And that was it? P'Pai's smile fell only for that? What wa he thinking? That Sky would get mad only for that? It was not a problem, he was pretty sure, mom or dad, his P'pai probably had ran his dads ragged.
Softly taking P'Pai's face in his hand, Sky stared straight at those beautiful Eyes. "P'pai, no matter who your parents are, it doesn't matter to me. The only thing matters that how amazing people they must have been to raise such a wonderful man. A Kind man. A man with a beautiful heart."
Sky hopes that his eyes are showing his sincerity.
"I know that you don't care, but I am just afraid of you leaving me. Never leave me My sky."
"P'pai, how can you even think that I will leave you for this. Silly P'pai."
Prapai smiles. That smile would probably drag Sky into some dipshit problem someday. But he doesn't mind, as long as he has P'pai.
But he still had P'Pai's parents to think about. What if they don't like Sky as their son's lover. And Sky thinks that he would meet them in the morning. He is scared. Scared but happy. With all that happened be knows that he won't get a blink of sleep. But at least he would have his P'pai there to make him feel safe and fall asleep and then to wake him up from his nightmares if they haunt him.