POV MEW

- We're out here, Mew. How is Gulf? -- asks Singto as soon as he answers my call.
- They're still visiting him, I don't know how long they'll be holding him, but in the meantime, you take care of my parents for me, especially Pho. I have to go. - I say while I'm watching Gulf that he's trying to cooperate, but with a lot of fear.
- OK, man. -- He answers by closing the call.

After two hours to complete the thorough check on Gulf, everything went well without too many complications or problems. Also because I was there all the time, where he never took his eyes off me.
- Very good Gulf we finished. Now you can get dressed.. -- concludes Tul finally.

I see him getting dressed hastily and, let alone tired, he sits by my side. So much so that he put his head on my shoulder, probably looking for comfort and warmth.

I can't resist, I hug and give him a soft kiss on the head in an attempt to comfort him.

Gulf in response or for fatigue, rubs his face on my neck, inhales and closes his eyes.
He must be exhausted and proven by all the tests he had to take.

- What then? -- I ask, looking back from Tul who was once again checking the rays.

POV TUL
-- The X-ray of his body showed that there are many old fractures that those rogues, never occupied never take a care and that they are probably healed by themselves. Other recent ones, but luckily it is young, slowly re-emerging with time. There are bruises all over the body, even of old people undergoing healing. -- I tell him and he comes back to look at Gulf with sadness, that in the meantime he has fallen asleep in his arms -- Mew, I'm sorry to tell you but he must have been beaten often. Also, I think we should do an audiometric test. -- I say by taking off my glasses and staring into my eyes.
- Why? -- he asks me frightened.

- Because the fact that he speaks little and always stares at the lips of the person who speaks to him worries me. Maybe he took violent blows to the head that could have caused him partial hearing loss. No signs of sexual assault, as far as I can tell. There are also no traces of anal lacerations, neither recent nor old, but this does not mean that he could not suffer any other type of abuse. But it was touched inappropriately, I noticed in fact some hickeys in the nipples, and in other parts of the body. There are also bite marks. As I see it, he was not raped, but he was abused anyway. --I conclude concerned.

-I can confirm this, unfortunately. There's footage of that pervert undressing him, forcing him into the vessel with him, and you can't imagine what he forced him to do. He will regret that he is still alive for all the abuses he has committed. -- he says.

--This explains his fear of being touched. -- I answer with conviction-- Mentally he is lucid, he understands what we tell him. I also think he's been educated, but even here we should go deeper, I think he's very intelligent.
As for his character, he is shy, in part he does not know how to relate to others, especially those who show kindness. I have a feeling he not used to it. -- I'll continue.

- Yes, he was scared and distrustful when we found him. I struggled to get him to accept and to make him trust me. -- confirms by watching him sleep blissfully.

--My advice is that he be followed by a psychologist, Mew. I'm afraid his traumas are
much deeper than we think. This reaction of distrust is of emotional detachment, it is definitely because he was kidnapped as a child. Those are particular years and he has lived them with a trauma. -- I conclude.

- Yes, that's fine. I'll give him to a psychologist. - I agree.

- One last thing, you will have to undergo a very strict diet that will help him gain weight. Because of his height and the age  is too small and the blame is obviously for malnutrition. The blood tests I ran will tell us if he has any other medical conditions and give us a general clinical picture. Other than that, I'm sure that with the newfound love of the family, especially your Mew, he will soon recover. I am not a psychologist but I advise you not to leave him alone. Also talk to him calmly and gently. Do not force him into anything, I will prescribe you
tranquilizers in case I have nightmares and panic attacks at night. -I say by getting up.

-Okay, I get it. Can I take him home now? -- asks Mew.

--Yes, if anything happens call me, I'll come immediately. -- I'll finish.
- Okay, thanks Tul.-- He answers me.

- Mew, one last thing, if what I read in your eyes is right, know that it will not be easy to be around him, there may be days when he may be refused, as I told you, we do not know the severity of his psychological trauma. Yes patient and ready even for moments when you might feel bad about the situation. You understand what I'm trying to say, right. -- he asks me concerned.

- Anything that could make me feel bad about his behavior will never be as bad as the suffering he experienced. I am strong, and ready for anything! I will do what will be necessary so that from now on live happy and loved. -- I answer him starting to call softly Gulf.-- Hey baby.. Wake up! - I call.

- Well! Who would have thought that Mew Suppasit would fall so deeply in love? But I understand, he's lovely, take care of him, I'll be by your side when you need me. -- he tells me

- Thank you Tul.- In that moment Gulf wakes up jolting. - It's all right, you're safe now. - I'll tell him.

Gulf is agitated for a moment, as if he had woken up from a nightmare, but as soon as he looks at me he relaxes but melts from my embrace, probably embarrassed.

- Stay here, I'll inform your family. - Tul tells me, noting his behavior.

POV TUL

I go out and find five pairs of eyes worried about staring at me.
- Okay, I'll cut to the chase, I gave Mew permission to take him home, to rest. During the visit I injected him with tranquilizers so that he can sleep peacefully until tomorrow, Mew will tell you the rest. -.

- Tell me how it is, Tul! - Uncle Alex is asking.
-Uncle, I'll let Mew tell you, but don't worry, I'm sure with your love you can cure him in the best way! -- I answer him evasive.
I don't want him worrying any more than he already is.

- Mew you can go home, they're all waiting outside. Singto take these, they're my car keys. South parking lot, K9. I'll ask Max to pick me up, I guess you're in one car! -- I answer the imaginary question you probably would have asked me.

- Oh! I didn't think about it, man, we'll bring it back tomorrow. -- concludes this last one.

--In that case, son, I invite both of you to dine with us tonight, I won't take no for an answer! -- says Mew's mother.

-- How could I not tell you about it, aunt, you know I love your cooking, now go. Gulf needs to rest, and so do you, uncle. -- I answer while the door opens and they leave. -- Mew try to sleep too, I'll look at your hands tonight at dinner. Although I'm sure you disinfected it and better take a look, or do you think I didn't notice ? -- he tells me with a smile as I notice Gulf hiding behind him.

POV GULF
- Man, I know I can't hide anything from you, and either way, yes, I disinfected and cleaned, because I knew if I didn't, you would scold me from here to eternity. Gulf? - replies Mew to the person who visited me and then turned to me.

These two must be very close, and that makes me nervous, even though I don't understand why.

I spent the last two hours trying to stay calm, to obey this person who visited me, without any problems. Because the only thing I want right now is to get out of here. Mew didn't leave me alone for a second, and that helped me not to get upset. I think I can trust him, he promised that no one will ever hurt me again, and I believe him.

I don't know what's going to happen from now on, but I know for a fact that if he's around, I can stay calm, and mostly I'm safe.

I unknowingly lean on his shoulder closing my eyes, I'm very tired after all the fuss of exams.
I feel him embrace before I fall asleep.

"-- you won't be able to escape me little darling.. I will find you and I will be able to make you mine with or without your will! You are mine! No one can have you because you are my little masterpiece! Only I can possess you! I will kill anyone who tries to take you away from me!"

I open my eyes suddenly in full terror, as I try to melt from a pair of arms that hold me.

- It's all right, Gulf.-- The voice tells me that can calm me instantly.
I look up and I get lost in him, but at the same time I'm also embarrassed. I feel protected and at home in his arms and this is not good. I don't have to get attached to him, everyone abandons me if I get too attached! I push him away from me, but instead of getting angry at my gesture he gets up and with a smile he hands me.

--Come on, let's go home.. --  asks me -- everyone's anxious to meet you. -- says as he grabs mine, which is hesitant.
He feels it and starts to caress the back with a finger, filling me with calm.
- You'll be fine, you know I won't let anyone hurt you. -he tells me.
With a positive hint I get up and follow him.

Just outside the studio, too many eyes are staring at me and staring at me like a ghost. I hide behind Mew who instead of gently pushes me to be seen by everyone. Among all, those of a person keep my eyes fixed on his. His way of looking at me, that way of holding them..

--Pho! -- he exclaimed in a whisper as that person's eyes begin to fill with tears.

He moves slowly towards me with his wheelchair, approaching but not so much.

-- Son! I finally found you! - he exclaims with tears that begin to come down copious while he gives me a hand.