Chapter 71 The Spy

Asnee pulled into the driveway of the Bunchu resident and found Phawta already standing by the driveway waiting for Asnee. Asnee got out of the car and walked up to Phawta. He said, "Let me go in and say hello to uncle and auntie before leaving."

Phawta said, "It's not necessary. Ma and pa are not home today. Also, auntie Siriporn has asked for their permission."

Asnee smiled oddly, "That's fine. Shall we go?" Asnee opened the door and Phawta climbed into the passenger seat. Asnee pulled the car out of the driveway and drove towards the restaurant.

After a long silence, Phawta asked, "Asnee, we've met several times, do you like me?"

"I'm not sure yet," Asnee said.

Phawta grabbed Asnee's hand and said, "But I really like you. I've told auntie Siriporn and my parents that as long as you like me, I'm willing to marry you."

Asnee pulled his hand away and said, "Do you think it is a bit too soon for us? We've only known each other for a month and a half."

Phawta said, "That's enough time for me."

"I'm not actually ready, I have a big project in the next few months that I'm trying to focus on right now," Asnee said. "Maybe after the project is completed, we can talk. But at this time, I am not ready to talk about marriage yet."

Phawta looked at Asnee and smiled, "Handsome and responsible. I love it." She smiled. "It's good that you're working hard now. I'm the only child and all my father's business will be ours when we get married."

Asnee scoffed, "Khun Bunchu, you spoke too soon. Who can know in advance what will happen tomorrow or in the future."

Phawta said, "Why do you keep calling me Khun Bunchu. You can call me Phawta."

Asnee said, "It's inappropriate to call you by your first name."

Phawta frowned, "We're already dating, so stop calling me by my surname, it makes me feel like I'm too distant from you."

Asnee sighed, "Okay, I'll call you Phawta from now on." He pulled over to the side of the road. He got out of the car and opened the passenger door.

When Phawta got out of the car, she put her hands around Asnee's left arm and the two started walking across the street looking for the restaurant.

It was late at night when Santichai and Decha arrived at the restaurant. Decha asked for a table by the window because he liked the view at night. Santichai and Decha chat, waiting for Asnee to arrive.

Decha said, "Ai Chai…is it true that you allow Ai Nee to go on blind date? Besides, when his parents come to see him, you still have to book a hotel during the period when his parents are in the apartment?"

Santichai replied, "Mmm."

Decha asked, "Why?"

"Asnee didn't want to anger his mother," Santichai said.

"If you don't like the situation, as Asnee's lover, you have the right to tell him," Decha said.

Santichai looked at Decha sadly and said, "I didn't have this right in the first place."

Decha said, "Ai Chai, why do you have to do everything as Asnee says?"

"I don't want to lose him," Santichai said.

Decha said, "Today he went on a blind date, what about tomorrow? What if he wants to get married tomorrow? Can you allow him to do that too?"

Santichai said, "Asnee will not let that happen. He assured me he wouldn't get married. We're saving up to move out."

Decha looked at Santichai, feeling somewhat sorry for him. He knew that what Santichai said to him now was just coaxing his wounded heart. He sighed, "Ai Chai, I understand you love Ai Nee and worship him like a god, but you also have to take care of your heart." Decha's phone rang and he picked up. "Ai Nee, are you coming or not? If not, Chai and I will be eating first."

Asnee said, "Oh, I saw your car and I'm walking to the restaurant right now."

Decha saw Santichai staring out the window, and as he looked out the window, Phawta walked towards the restaurant holding Asnee's left arm. He said angrily, "Ai Nee, are you alone?"

Asnee sighed, "No, I'll explain it to you later."

Santichai wiped his tears, grabbed his shoulder bag, and rushed out of the restaurant. When he was at the door, he bumped into Asnee and his blind date. Instead of looking at Asnee or Phawta, he rushed out of the restaurant into the street.

Asnee pulled his arm out of Phawta's hands. He rushed behind Santichai, saw that Santichai had crossed the road, and saw a man in suits standing not far from him. He noticed immediately that the man standing on the other side of the street was one of his mother's bodyguards. He finally realized that Mrs. Siriporn had sent someone to watch him. He walked slowly to his car, picked up his coat, and walked back to the restaurant.

Decha was rushing out to chase after Santichai as Asnee crossed the street. Decha said madly, "Ai Nee, you…"

Asnee said, "Ai Frank, I'll explain to you later, please chase Ai Chai. I think I'm in trouble."

Decha said madly, "What the fuck do you mean?"

"I think my mom sent someone to watch me," Asnee said, gesturing to his left. "Don't tell Chai about this."

Decha looked at the man in suits wearing a hat and a scarf, and said, "I see." He hurriedly ran after Santichai.

Decha looked around until he saw Santichai leaning his head down against the railing. He sighed and walked towards Santichai.

Decha put his arm around Santichai and asked, "Chai, are you alright?"

Santichai said, "I'm fine…"

Decha asked, "Are you sure?"

Santichai bursts in tears, "Frank, it hurts so much…why is he dating another woman? Am I not good enough?"

Decha sighed, "You are too good for him, if you want to break up with him, I'll support you."

Santichai sobbed in Decha's arms, "But I love him. I don't want to break up with him. I love him…I don't mind if he has a girlfriend. I know my relationship with him needs to be a secret, but why did he bring his girlfriend? He acted like I'm a mannequin with no heart and no feelings. I'm a human being and I know what pain feels like…why? I gave him everything that I can offer, I did the best. Is my love for him that cheap?"

Decha sighed, "Don't cry anymore, I'll talk to him, alright? I'll take you somewhere else."

After Decha and Santichai walked back to the street, Santichai realized that since Decha picked him up from work until now, Decha seems to have eaten nothing. He said, "Let's go back to dinner."

Decha was stunned for a moment and felt even more guilty about Santichai's suggestion. He asked, "Are you sure?"

Santichai nodded his head, "Mmm."

When Decha and Santichai returned to the table, Asnee and his date were already sitting across from each other. Santichai and Decha walk to the table to create an opportunity for Santichai, with Decha sitting next to Asnee's date.

Santichai had no choice but to sit next to Asnee. Asnee stretched out his right hand and took Santichai's left hand under the table. Santichai pulled his hand away and said, "I'm sorry, I'm going to the toilet."

Asnee watched Santichai slowly walk towards the men's room. He also made an excuse to go to the men's room. He quickly chased Santichai into the men's room, and as soon as Santichai noticed Asnee was chasing him, he hurried into the stall and locked it.

Asnee stood in front of the stall and said, "You either open the door willingly, or I kick the door open."

Santichai unlocked the door lock and Asnee walked into the same compartment and closed the door. Santichai asked, "What do you want?"

Asnee said, "Chai, it's not what you think. I didn't intend to take her; my mother just told me that she is also coming on short notice."

Instead of looking at Asnee, Santichai said sadly, "Next time if you're going to take her, please let me know in advance so I don't show up. It's embarrassing." When Asnee put his arms around Santichai, he turned around to open the door.

Asnee said in an almost whispered tone, "Chai...I promised this would be the last time."

Santichai nodded, "Mmm…. let's go eat, Frank hasn't eaten since this afternoon."

Asnee watched Santichai's reaction, looking at Santichai's defeated face actually broke his heart. He said sadly, "Chai, I'm sorry, please bear with me a little longer."

Santichai turned to hug Asnee. With tears in his eyes, he said, "Asnee, if you don't love me anymore, you can tell me. I'll be hurt, but I think I'll be okay..."

Asnee kissed Santichai on the forehead and said, "Silly boy. There won't be a day like that." He held Santichai tightly in his arms. "The day I stop loving you is the day I stop breathing." He lowered his head and kissed Santichai on the lips. "Promised with a kiss."