Arthit's POV

Our night ended before we finished the third bottle of wine sharing all kinds of stories. We kind of fell asleep for a while on the sofa, not really sure for how long. I found Kongpob's head on my lap, and me leaning on the armrest. I had my left arm laying across his chest. I got up to check the time, and it was already past midnight. Kongpob was still asleep. So, I pulled him up and walked him back to his room. I gently laid him on his bed.

I went back to the kitchen to get some water since I was dying of thirst. I made sure to put a tall glass of water on Kongpob's nightstand before I went back to my room too.

I felt like taking a shower, and that kind of sobered me up. For the first time in a very very long time I've felt this relaxed. I know I should be anxiety ridden because of all the hassle I will have to go through tomorrow, but tomorrow hasn't arrived yet. Well, technically it has, but that's besides the point. The point is, I haven't felt this alive for a long time. I'm happy I made a new friend. Kongpob is so easy to talk to. His charm really works wonders on all, including me. I don't know if we will stay in touch and really hangout or not, but at least we had this weekend.

Kongpob's POV

I woke up with a slight headache, but not too bad. I'm ready to hit the grime. I see a glass of water on my nightstand, and immediately downed it in one go. I don't remember when or how I got to bed.

It's a blessing and a curse that I naturally wakeup early, and that's even when I have a hangover. I guess I wasn't meant to skip my run for the day. I got up to change into a pair of running shorts, and put on my favorite pair of sneakers. I head out the door, and Luke my bodyguard is outside ready for me. I gave him a nod, and started my run. Luke runs a few meters behind me, and maintains this distance the entire run.

Every morning, this is the time I gather my thoughts, and map out my day. When I'm done running, Luke leaves to go for his shower. I head back home to do a few more exercises before I hit the shower. When I was done, I went to the kitchen for some water, and ran into Arthit literally. I almost knocked him over. So, I had to steady him by grabbing onto both his arms.

"Ah... I'm sorry. Are you okay?"

He straightened up.

"Ugh, yeah. I'm okay. How about you? How did you get up so early?"

"I always get up early like clockwork, but I need to get ready for the day now. So excuse me."

I continued my way to the kitchen for water. When I turned around, Arthit was already gone. I guess he has to get ready too. I headed back to my room to get showered and changed.

I stripped myself naked and stepped in the shower. I came out feeling much better. I got dressed as usual in my suit and tie, making sure I looked presentable. I looked at the clock, and it was only 7 am.

I have to be at the office by 8:30 am for an early meeting. So, I need to eat breakfast and go.

Ring. Ring.

"Morning Sachi. Why are you calling me?"

"Kongpob, I can't come in today, or the for next three weeks. I fell down the stairs yesterday, and I'm in the hospital right now."

"What? Are you okay? Which hospital? Why didn't you call me yesterday?"

"I'm sorry. I was kind of preoccupied with being in excruciating pain, and being carted to the hospital you know. What kind of question is that?!"

"Alright. Alright. You don't have get all worked up."

"Whatever. You can have Sanwan make your breakfast in the meantime."

"Nope. I would rather eat cold cereal until you get back."

"It's not that bad, is it?"

"Hey, I can barely tolerate your food, so my standards really can't go any lower."

"You brat! Just..."

I hung up on Sachi to let her get some rest. She sounds healthy enough. If I get any chance at all this week. I'll go visit her.

"Thak, what are you doing here? Why are you not at the hospital with your wife?"

"She is out of commission, not me. Sir, would you like to pickup breakfast somewhere along the way?"

"No, I will just have some cereal."

"Very well sir. I'll be waiting outside."

Thak nods, and goes back out the door.

I walked over to the kitchen, to make coffee and fix myself a bowl of cereal.

As I was sipping my coffee, Arthit walks in. I looked up at him, and I've got to say, he looks good in that blue suit.

"Morning again." I said to him.

Why is he not responding? Why is he spaced out? I snapped my fingers to get his attention.

"Hey, are you still drunk?"

"Oh, uhm good morning."

"What are you eating?"

"Cereal."

"What happened to the maids?"

"Sachi needs a few weeks off, so it's me and cereal for now."

"Aren't there others?"

I grabbed a cup, and poured some coffee for him.

"There are, but they don't come until I'm gone. Again, I'm very private. Cream? Sugar?"

He nods. So, I put in both.

"I can make you something simple if you want?"

He takes a sip of the coffee. "Mmm, this is good coffee."

I nod proudly.

"I would love to have your breakfast, but I don't have much time left, and you're all dressed already."

"How much time do you have left? I can make something real quick."

I checked my watch.

"I have to leave in 30 minutes."

"That's plenty."

Arthit takes off his jacket, and gives it to me. I hung it on the back of a chair. Arthit then goes to the fridge, takes out six eggs, a tomato, and a handful of basil. He swiftly cracked all the eggs in a bowl. Then he quickly chopped and diced the basils and tomato. He turned around, and placed two slices of bread into the toaster. He took the pan out and made two omelets in a blink of an eye. I checked my watch again, and he took all but 6 minutes to make breakfast.

"Here, at the speed that you eat. You'll have time left."

Arthit says this smiling with his arms crossed. So smug, but I'm smiling too.

I quickly grabbed a fork to get to work.

"Mmm...this looked so simple, but it tastes so good."

"You are just exaggerating. Now hurry and eat."

"I've got an idea. You need time to find a new place anyway, why don't you stay here until you find one. And in the meantime you can make me breakfast. What do you say?"

"No, I can't do that. I can't take advantage of you like that."

"Why not? I'm offering, and it's a win-win situation. Why spend money for a hotel room while you're house hunting? Unless, you have other friends you would rather stay with, then it's fine."

He thinks for bit pushing his fork back and forth. Working his brain muscles with a slight frown on his face.

"I mean I really appreciate everything you've done, but I don't want to be a burden."

"Alright. Then I guess I'll just have cold cereal for the next three weeks."

I gave him my puppy eyes and pout that I haven't used in the last decade.

I take my now empty plate to the sink. I checked my watch again, and he is right again. I still have 10 minutes left.

"Are you guilt tripping me?"

"Maybe. Is it working?"

"Maybe."

Yes! I've still got it.

"Are we friends?"

"Yes."

"Then it's settled. You stay for the next three weeks, or until you find a new place."

"Fine. I can't watch a friend survive only on cereal for three weeks anyway."