Chapter 02

Chapter 2

A few weeks ago

My Hojavl family has a tradition that only the eldest son has the right to inherit. So if there is second son or third one, they have to be married off with a man to prevent further inheritance problems. So, only eldest son will have the filial to carry on the bloodline. I don't know life is cruel or generous, I was born and being brought up in good and proper family but that tradition is the one that even my parents can't deny where Phi Som Phon is the eldest and I am the second.

"Sanun ah"

Rak calls out when Sanun is playing guitar in the garden.

"Yes, Mom! Do you have anything to say?"

I replied as I put my guitar aside.

"Come here with me! Your dad has something to say."

Mom takes Sanun to the study room and he follows her.

"Sit down there, son. I have something to tell you"

Dad stands up from his table and come to sit to sofa and starts his talk.

"As you know, your big brother Som Phon has nearly finished his business in US. So he would like to come back here and live with us. Another reason is that your sister-in-law Chailai is now expecting baby. And it's surely a son."

"What? Oh, I didn't know that. That's great. It has been a long time I haven't seen them."

I really say like that at that time as I am genuinely glad for them but I didn't realize that it would be the turning point of my life.

"Well, as you know, now we have someone to inherit. So, it means it's time for you to get married, Sanun"

Dad said it in very upsetting manner.

Mom is not looking at Sanun. She is quietly wiping her tears off.

"Yes, I understand. I will follow whatever you decide, dad."

I said those words with full heartedly as I know how much they are not willful for this. They have to do as the tradition goes. And I have no choice. I just want their happiness. So, I decide to face my fate whatever it takes.

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(On Atid’s Side)

"How many times have I told you, I have someone I love"

Atid yells out as he punches the wall.

"I don't care how many times you say. I don't care who you love. I have someone for you to get married."

Chompoo angrily shouts at her son as she knows she has to win this fight for the last time.

"Mom, you know the one I love is a boy."

"I know. That's why your fiancé is a boy."

"What? You tell me I should get a girl. And you opposed me bitterly."

"I am against your liking male. But now, I know your liking can be cured with same poison. That's why I made this decision."

"No, you are wrong mom! I just like him. No one can replace him!"

"Whoever he is, I don't care. I only know you have to meet my friend's son."

Chompoo finished this fight with just one order and flag her win.

Atid kicks the chair and leaves the room as he knows he has nothing more to say.

"Darling, do you think it will be ok?" said Thiti, patting Chompoo's shoulder and makes her calm down.

"I think it would be a great Sanun for all of us. It is the only way to save our reputation and his name." Chompoo replies as her mind is clouded with her strategy.

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At Atid's Room

Atid hold a checked pattern handkerchief and inhales the fading scent of some perfume.

"I wonder where you are now........."

His outmoded diary is staring at him as he is quietly reminiscing about his blurred memories....

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