Chapter 16

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Art stood at the front door as he watched Kla and Techno get into one of his car. He had offered to take Techno himself but Kla insisted on taking Techno himself.

Techno showed Kla the route back to his grandfathers home. It was quite far and the ride was quiet. Kla would keep turning his head to steal a few glances of Techno.

He hadn’t noticed the entire time. When they arrived, Techno got out and walked towards the entrance. He was surprised to see Kla following him.

“You don’t have to go up with me…”

“Its OK… I wanna meet your brother.”

Techno turned to go up. He arrived at door and found it to be locked. He hoped that his brother was home. After a few knocks the door was opened but it was not who Techno expected to see.

“Aw Tay?”

“P’ Techno… Your back.” Tay was excited to see Techno. He had been staying with Technic since he left.

“Is Technic home?” Techno peeked in to check.

“Yea… His in the room… Come in while I go get him.”

Techno stepped forward and Kla followed behind. He looked around and studied the room he stood in.

He looked down to the dirty sofa and torn up rug his feet stepped on. The walls wore different shades of brown and displayed cracks from head to toe. He had never stepped foot in a place like this. His eyes kept roaming until he stopped at a family photo.

The frame was held together by some duck tape and a nail in the lower left corner but the picture was shining. When studied, he found that the smiles the people wore made it beautiful.

Kengkla unknowingly let a smile creep across his face.

“What are you looking at?” Techno’s confused face questioned Kla’s smile.

Kengkla glanced at him before looking back to the picture. “Is that your brother?”

Techno moved his eyes to the same place. “Oh… Yes. Brother and grandfather… My family.”

A sad smile appeared on Techno’s face which made Kengkla’s mood change. Just as he was about to step forward and wrap his arm around Techno. A door down the narrow short hall opened and Tay walked out with Technic behind him.

“Nic… I missed you so much.” Techno didn’t waste time and went straight to hugging his brother.

“Ahh P’, I wasn’t sick … Why do you hug me so hard?”

Technic questioned before managing to pull himself out of his brother’s hold. He took a step back and realized that there was one more person in the small room. “Who’s this?”

Techno looked back to Kla before explaining to his brother. “Umm… This is… This is a friend.”

“A friend? How come I’ve never seen him before?”

Techno touched the back of his neck. “Must you see every one?”

“What’s his name then?”

“Well… His name is Kengkla.”

Technic narrowed his eyes. “I’ve never heard of him…”

“Nic! I won’t tell you of everything that happens in my life. He’s my NEW friend so… Yea.”

Kengkla tried holding a laugh back. He was amused by Techno’s antic of trying to hide his new job. He was sure that he didn’t feel comfortable explaining to his younger brother of how he was earning money.

Techno gave Kla a shy look. “Umm… This is my baby brother… Technic…”

“Sá wát dii khráp Nong Technic…”

“Nic… You can call me Nic.”

Kengkla nodded… Fascinated with Technicʼs attitude towards him.

“So how has be been holding up Tay?”

Tay who was quiet the whole time finally got to speak. “Good P’… I stayed with him just to make sure nothing like that night happened again.”

Techno pulled a soft smile. He knew that he left his brother in a sad state. He should have stayed with him for comfort and healing but he had more issues that needed his attention. He was just happy that Tay was able to care for his brother.

“Am happy to hear that…”

“What about you P’? Where have you been the past week?” Technic crossed his arms over his chest. He looked almost angry.

“I’ve been working… I got a new job so… That’s were I’ve been.”

Technic looked over to Kla. “Dose your new job have something to do with him?”

Techno looked back. “Uhh… Maybe. I meet him while working.”

Technic nodded,accepting the answer he received. “So… Are you staying?”

“No… I have to go back but I’ll come back home soon.”

Techno went to hug his brother again. “I have to go now but am happy to see that you are much better. Keep it up okay?”

“Yea, sure.”

Kengkla finally saw it. He finally saw the reason to why Techno was doing what he was doing. He did it for his family and a sour feeling told him that this young boy was the only remaining member of his family. He understood it now, why he would give his body to him. He had purpose behind it and that would be hard to diminish if he wanted Techno to be his.

Kengkla knocked the idea down. It would be hard indeed. Techno said his last goodbyes before they went back down to the car.

This time Kla paid much more attention to the environment Techno had to grow up in. On their way back, he kept everything he learned in head just so he didn’t get to over his own head.

When they arrived it was dark and both men were tired from the ride. Kengkla sent a few hours in his office before going up to his room. Upon entering he found Techno standing to the side hands locked together.

“Why haven’t you gone to bed?” Kla asked after closing the door.

Techno took a few steps forward. “I was waiting for you… It just didn’t feel right to sleep in your bed without you there.”

Kengkla pulled a smile. “Well am here now so what do you say? Wanna sleep?”

“You have no idea… My body hurts everywhere.”

Techno went to sit on the bed and waited for Kla to take off his clothes. Once he did, he layed next to him.

“Your doing this for him?” Kla opened his mouth after a moment of silence.

“Huh?” Techno was taken a back by this so he didn’t understand the question.

“Your here because of him… Your brother?”

Techno thought about it. “Well… Yea. I don’t know if you noticed but I don’t come from a wealthy family so… Yea. Am here for him.”

Kengkla nodded. Accepting the knowledge of Techno not wanting to build anything. He was here because he needed something.

“And why am I here?” Techno asked.

Kla turned to look at him.

“Why do you have different men come in every mouth? Why am I here?” Techno had waited to ask this question. Ever since Lou Fei put it in his mind that there was someone special that Kla had but lost and he wanted to hear the story from Kla himself.

“Trust issues…” Kla said blankly.

“Really? Trust issues? How come your so comfortable to let a total stranger into your home and you don’t even know me.”

“That’s different… Art checks your history for me. I trust him.”

“So how can you have trust issues if you trust him?” Techno was a bit annoyed. He honestly didn’t get a good vibe from Art so hearing that Kla trusted him made him somewhat bitter.

“But it still doesn’t answer the question… Why am I here?”

Kla rolled to the side and pulled Techno with him. He tucked him in under his arm and snuggled up against him.

“It’s not important… We should get some sleep. I have plans for us tomorrow.”

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As Art waited for Kris in his room, he watched  from his lap top, Techno crawl on Kla’s bed. He held his breath as Kla went to lay next to him.

He pressed the volume button hoping to hear their conversation. He taped his figures on the table unsure on what to feel about what he was seeing. His mind knew he had to do something but what he did could risk his chances at happiness.

He steared at Techno through the screen and cursed at him. He wanted to hate himself for choosing him but he was perfect… The perfect person to play out his plan but now he could be the person to ruin his plan.

The door suddenly opened and Art pressed the mute button. He turned around to face Kris.

“I have what you asked for…”

“Good, good. Bring it here.”

“Are you sure Khun Kla will be happy about this?” Kris was sceptical about what was about to happen.

“He was the one looking for him. Am only complaining what he started.”

“Yea but why now?”

Art looked up. “Well one reason is that his in Bangkok at the moment so it will be easier to get to him then when his in a different country.”

Kris looked down to the piece of paper with life changing information.

“Don’t worry Kris… This will give him closure. Now read me the information.”

Kris read out everything he managed to find.

“Okay… Thanks for your help and everything. You can go now.” Art dismissed Kris right after getting what he wanted.

Kris closed the door with an uneasy feeling in his stomach before leaving the area.
Behind the closed door a phone call was made to a 5 star hotel.

“Good evening… Welcome to MongTen East Hotels hot line… You’re speaking to Flok… How can I help you?”

“Ahh Yes, My name is Art Attapron… Am hoping to find a resident staying with you tonight…”

“Okay Art… May I have a name?”

“Yes… It’s Earth… Earth Sappat.”

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