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"This is a gift for your 12th birthday. Do you remember this photo?" Tul asked, showing a photo he had put in an envelope outside of gift number 12. It was a photo of Tul's 17th birthday. Tin, who was only 7 years old at the time, smiled broadly while holding the illustrated paper as Tul's birthday gift.

Tin remembers clearly. It was Tul's birthday photo which he celebrated, right a few days before the incident. Aunt Nam bought a small cake the day before. They celebrate Tul's birthday in Tul's room at 4 in the morning, before their parents wake up. Only 1 small cake with a candle, but the two brothers smiled very happily.

"Do you remember the gift you gave me that day?" Tul asked.

Tin nodded. His eyes fixed on the photo in his hand.

Tul opened the box with trembling hands. The box that contained sheets of copies papers that read "Nong Tin loves P'Tul forever" with a picture of two heads smiling broadly. Image that depicting the happy faces of Tin and Tul. Tul's wrote words on each sheet of paper.

"Phi will love Nong forever too"

"Nong must always be healthy"

"Nong must always be strong"

"Nong must be happy"

"Nong must be a great man"

"Phi lost Nong"

"Forgive Phi, Nong"

"Phi didn't mean to hurt Nong"

"Nong is the only light in Phi's life"

"Phi has lost Phi's way since Nong left"

"Phi beg Nong, please forgive Phi"

Tin reads each sentence with trembling hands. Without him knowing, tears began to wet his cheeks.

"Forgive Phi, Nong. Please, forgive Phi ...... "suddenly Tul was sitting cross-legged with his face on Tin's heels with his arms crossed between it. The cold and arrogant man's voice began to tremble, and so did his body.

"Phi ..." called Tin while pulling the body of a great man who looked fragile before him right now, then hugged him tightly.

"You ... call me ... Phi ...?" asked Tul, who could not believe his hearing. After 13 years, this is the first time Tin called him Phi when they were alone.

Tin just nodded in response and tightened his hug. Tul can't talk. The only sound coming out of his mouth was sobs and it getting louder by the seconds. With just one word from Tin, all the burdens he had to carry alone for 13 years was lifted.

"Forgive Phi, Tin ..."

"You don't call me Nong anymore, Phi?" teased Tin.

"Nong Tin. Phi's favorite Nong," he answered as he tightened his hug.

They remained in that position for some time. Nobody wants to count the seconds and minutes that have passed.

After Tul's sobs died down, they let go of each other and sat side by side on the small bed.

"Since when have you become such a cry baby, Phi?" teased Tin.

"Since you went to school in America."

"Oh, I thought it was since that incident."

"No. At that time, Phi could still see you. Phi can still take care of you even indirectly. But since you went to America, Phi could no longer see and protect you. Phi must have a good reason to go to America."

"As I recall, you did have a lot of business trips to America, Phi"

"Yes, Phi deliberately entered into many business agreements with companies in America, so that Phi had a reason to fly there."

"Did you mean, every time Phi goes there, Phi always comes to see me?" Tin asked in disbelief.

"Always, Nong."

"Why did I never know?"

"Did you forget your brother's spy skill?"

"You should just be a detective, Phi."

"Good idea, Nong."

".........................."

"13 years have been wasted, Phi. If only Phi told all this earlier," Tin said with regret clear in his voice.

"Now you know the reason, Nong."

"Yes, after 13 years have passed. Now I feel sorry for hating you, Phi. "

"Don't feel sorry, Nong. I deserve it. It would be weird if you didn't hate me after everything I did to you."

"I'm sorry, Phi," said Tin, holding Tul's hand.

Tul turned around and clasped Tin's hands as he shook his head.

"No ... no ... don't apologize to Phi. You did nothing wrong. It's all Phi mistakes, Nong," Tul replied.

"No, I was wrong. If only I had behaved better, then Phi would have had the courage to reveal the truth and we don't need to be hostile for years like this. "

"You're still small that time, it's natural for you to behave like that. Never blame yourself for this, because you absolutely did nothing wrong. Okay??"

"We're both wrong, Phi. It's a good thing P'Wadee took the risk today."

"And fortunately, Can managed to force you to come," Tul said smiling.

"You're right, Phi. If he doesn't force me, I won't be willing to set my foot in this house again," said Tin, who also smiled.

"In the midst of the many bad people around us, fortunately we have at least 1 person who sincerely loves us and are willing to do anything for our happiness."

"Yeah, Phi. I am alyways amazed by Can's ability to change my life. Without his presence, I would have spent my life hating you, Phi. I no longer remember what my life was like before meeting him and I cannot imagine my future without him."

"Yes, I know, Nong, and I'm sorry because I investigated Can without your permission. "

"I know that you definitely won't stand still if I'm close to someone. But now I know your reason, so I forgive you, Phi."

"Thank you, Nong."

"By the way, how did they meet and plan for all this?"

"I do not know. I was surprised to see you appear in my house."

"I thought you were the smartest person besides our father, but it seems I was wrong. P'Wadee can do something we don't expect at all."

"Just to remind you, that woman is my wife," Tul said proudly.

"And that woman is my sister-in-law," replied Tin.

"As you know, Wadee is not an ordinary woman. Besides that she was born in a wealthy family, her intelligence is one of her strengths. She holds a PhD major in law with her own efforts. But because she stays at at home more often than not, I sometimes forget her greatness."

"I remember, Aunt Nam often told me how great Phi Wadee was. She runs her company from home so she still have time for you and Phu at home. And to my knowledge, her company continues to grow. Your wife is indeed extraordinary, Phi. You're lucky to have her, "said Tin.

"Yes, I'm very lucky. She's the most amazing woman in my life," Tul replied, smiling.

"................"

"How about if we get out now, Phi. They must be worried about us," said Tin.

"Hahahaha ... I forgot that they were waiting for us outside. Come on," Tul replied with a smile.

While in the living room, Wadee and Can sat facing each other worriedly. Although Wadee has repeatedly said that she believes that her plans will be successful, in fact she also feels a little worried, afraid if P'Tul is still struggling with his pride or Tin with his stubbornness. But all of her worries vanished when she saw the two men walking into the living room embracing each other and laughing.

Wadee and Can suddenly stood at the sight of Tul and Tin. Wadee's eyes filled with tears while Can smiled meaningfully.

"Phi ..." called Wadee.

"Wadee ..." Tul replied immediately approaching and hugging his beloved wife.

"Phi ... is it over?" Wadee asked in Tul's arms.

"Yes, its all over. Thank you very much, dear. Thank you ... " Tul said as he tightened his arms.

"Thank you, baby," said Tin, who is now standing right in front of Can.

"You deserve it, Tin," Can answered, with eyes that never left Tin's eyes.

"Thank you for being willing to be a part of my life, Can. Thank you...."

"Tin, Can ..." called Wadee, holding out one hand.

"Phi ..." Tin and Can immediately scattered and embraced Tul and Wadee.

"Thank you, Phi. Without your ideas and coercion, this reunion would not have been possible. Thank you for trying," said Tin.

"Thank you to you too. Thank you for not running, Tin. Thank you because you dare to be honest, Phi and thank you for helping me, Can," said Wadee.

"......................"

"Mommy ... Daddy ... Why are you hugging?" suddenly Phu's voice was behind them.

"Uncle Tin!!!!!" shouted Phu, who immediately ran and hugged Tin.

"Hello champion," said Tin, holding his only nephew.

"Phu thought you wouldn't come to Phu's house again," he muttered.

"From now on, uncle promises to come here often," said Tin.

"Uncle promise?" asked Phu.

"Promise!!!!" answered Tin.

"Looks like now is the right time for lunch," said someone who suddenly came out of the kitchen.

"Aunt Nam!!!!!!" Tin shouted and immediately hugged Aunt Nam, still with Phu in his arms.

"Young master Tin," said Aunt Nam returning Tin's hug.

"So this is your reason for "borrowing" Aunt Nam from Father's house?" Tul asked Wadee, who was answered with a wink.

"My wife is both amazing and frightening," Tul teased.

"Think of it as an early warning so you don't dare mess with me, Phi," she replied.

Tul raised both hands in response, followed by laughter from the 6 people who were happy in Tul's house.

"Tin, Can, stay here tonight. We still want to talk a lot with you guys," pleaded Wadee after they finished lunch.

"I'll just go home, Phi. I know you have a lot to talk about," Can answered.

"Can, I already think of you as my little brother, so I want you to stay here tonight too."

"Wadee is right, Can. All this time I only heard about you from my people, I want to know you more closely," Tul said this time.

"Baby ..." Tin pleaded.

"There's still tomorrow, Tin, Phi. I promise, I will come here again. But now, I want you to gather and talk without me, as a reunion of lost family."

"Since when did my boyfriend become wise like this?" Tin asked confused.

"Since I dated you, my brain has worked harder and now I want to rest," Can said.

All of them can only laugh at Can's innocence.

"Well, I'll take you home first," said Tin.

"No need, I can take a taxi."

"But Can ..."

"Let my driver take you home, Can," said Tul, who understood Can's intentions. Can doesn't want to take even the slightest time of the Methanad family reunion.

"Okay Phi. Thank you, "Can answered.

"Can ..." Tul called.

"Yes?"

"Thank you for being present and being a part of Tin's life," Tul said sincerely.

"You should thank to Tin who never get tired of chasing and waiting for my heart to accepted him," Can answered as he looked at Tin with a loving look.

"Thank you to all of us," said Wadee, raising his glass, inviting toast.

"Thank you," they said in unison.

Author Note

I first published this book (Bahasa Indonesia version) on November 29, 2018. Which means, you've been accompanying me for almost 1 year and 3 months. Thanks for waiting patiently for updates per chapter. Thanks for holding it in with my anger & my mood swings. Thanks for all your ideas, criticisms, suggestions and encouraging comments.

I will keep writing, continue some of my ongoing stories & I will write some more new stories, I hope you will continue to follow my stories even though they are not your biases. Read it & I'll make you love them hahahahaha .....

Btw, sorry there were too many hugs in this last chapter (like teletubbies hahahaha)

For the last words, let me send my gratitude & big thanks to all my proofreaders because without them, you (readers) wouldn't ever read my stories, because I have no confidence to write full in english. Thank you for helping me despite your busy life as a students or a workers. You're the real hero, gurls!!!!

My 1st proofreader , she proofreaded it in her crazy schedules

, , and // They're just suddenly show up when i needed help to proofreading and they're willing to help me. Can't thank you enough for that, dears

My fellow author , still helped me despite her ongoing stories.

My best friend in real life, my friendmate Love you, botax!!!!!

My amazing friend , she even proofread it while she's struggling with her illness. I wish we will meet again very soon (on internet) and thank you for Ocean_Oasis for being our messenger.

thx u for correcting my nazi grammars

sorry that i wrote a wrong account when it should be yours

I wish you already healing after your accident, dear

I save the best for the last, hun. For my best friend & my virtual hun thank you for always priotizing my works over yours, thank you for proofreading it in a flash so my readers would read my stories faster than ever.

And my biggest thanks are for you, Fella's. Thank you for reading and patiently waiting for my updates. I LOVE YOU ALL!!!!!

Published : 07.03.2020 ; 8.55pm