Chapter 16 A Chance To Breathe

Looking through the window, the raindrops sliding down the window glass are the same shape as the teardrops at the corners of his eyes. Santichai knows that he is a man without statues, and he has always been cautious, but people will find words that make him feel worthless, like garbage that society does not want.

KK didn't want to disturb Santichai, so he kept silent until he got closer to town. He asked "Santichai, do you want to go to your house or my house?"

"Whatever you want," Santichai said.

KK said, "The rain is getting heavier, and my house is closer, if you don't mind."

Santichai said, "I don't mind."

"Well, my house is only a minute away from here," KK said.

After a two-minute drive, KK pulled into his driveway and the door closed behind him. He unbuckled his seat belt, then Santichai's.

Entering the living room, KK said, "There's a bathroom over there, you can go there to take a shower, and I'll get you some extra clothes." He walked into his bedroom.

Santichai looked down at the floor, which was so shiny and clean. He didn't want to make a mess, so he stood beside the fish tank on the wall. He looked into the house; the living room was very spacious. On one side of the living room is a beautiful sea view. After the large living room is the kitchen.

KK came out of the living room with some dry clothes after taking a shower, and to his surprise, he still saw Santichai still standing next to the fish tank.

KK walked up to Santichai and said, "Why are you still standing here?" He handed the dry clothes to Santichai.

"I'm afraid of dirtying your floor," Santichai said. He took the clothes from KK.

KK laughed, "It's okay, the housekeeper usually cleans it once a week. Go take a shower. The bathroom is over there." He pointed to the left. "If you don't mind, you can use the bathroom in my bedroom."

"I'll use that bathroom," Santichai said, walking to the guest bathroom.

KK said, "I'll make you something."

Santichai walked back to the living room after taking a shower and watched KK peeling eggs in the kitchen. He walked to the kitchen and saw fried cabbage and boiled eggs.

KK put the dishes on the table and said, "I don't know what you like to eat, so I made these simple dishes for you. If you want to eat in the future, you can tell me."

Santichai asked, "Can you cook?"

KK shook his head, "To be honest, I recently learned to cook. You have tasted the dishes I made. Except for porridge, I only cook eggs, and then just advance to stir-fried cabbage. So, I only have cabbage, bacon, and eggs in my icebox. I'm sure the dish on the table is good, it may not be as good as yours, but I think it's edible."

After taking a few bites, Santichai said, "Not bad. Next time add a little less salt."

KK and Santichai started to eat, KK noticed that Santichai didn't eat as much. He put down his fork and stood up. He sat beside Santichai and raised Santichai's face with his hands to face him.

KK said, "Santichai, if you feel you can't take it anymore, you can take a break. I love you and I hate seeing you like this. I won't ask you about your past, but I will ask you to give me a chance to show you a brighter future that awaits you." He kissed Santichai's forehead. "Even if you don't want to give me a chance to prove the sincerity of what I've been saying, at least give yourself a chance to breathe, okay?" He looked at Santichai. "You've been carrying too much on your shoulders lately, are you tired? Would you like to take a break before continuing?"

Tears flowed down the corners of Santichai's eyes. Then he rested his head on KK's shoulders and wrapped his hands tightly around KK's waist. He sobbed, "Honestly, I've never been asked if I'm tired or if I would like to take a break. I just need someone to ask me from time to time how I'm doing. Ask me if I'm tired or need help. I don't need much. What I do for others, I never ask for anything in return."

KK said, "I am as sad as you are right now before. I have faced many difficulties in the past, but each time I will stand up and face them with the most powerful strength that my heart can offer, refusing to give in to it. Knowing that somewhere out there, there are people who are less fortunate than me, and yet, they are still fighting and not giving up." He kissed Santichai lightly on the head. "Cry your heart out today, because tomorrow, don't cry anymore, okay?"

Santichai sobbed, "Mr. KK, please don't be too kind to me, otherwise, it's mostly wasted effort, I can't fall in love with you, I can't let my heart hurt again."

KK chuckled and said, "Well, if that's the case, then I'll be extra nice to you and make sure you fall in love with me."

What he wants most at this moment is to divert his attention, perhaps to relieve the painful memory that suddenly awakened in his mind. "Mr. KK, made love to me. Touch me in a way that will make me forget the past. Make me believe that a brighter and better future is waiting for me," Santichai said in tears.

KK said, "Are you sure?"

Santichai, "Mmm."

KK said, "Will you regret it?"

Santichai said, "No, I really want a chance to breathe again."

KK, "Okay." He kissed Santichai on the lips.

KK picked up Santichai and walked to his bedroom. He put Santichai on the bed, took off his clothes, and then took off Santichai's clothes. He laid Santichai back on the bed and started kissing Santichai.

Santichai closed his eyes and felt the light kiss from KK. He felt the tenderness of KK's hands. KK's gentle touch leaves a trace of softness behind. He felt the difference between KK and Asnee's touches.

Santichai heard his own soft moan, heavy breathing echoing between KK and his own exchanged breath.

Santichai murmured deeply inside his heart as the indescribable feeling climbed every inch of his skin, tomorrow, let's start a new life for the benefit of both of us. Asnee...let's break '.