MY LOVE. MY CONTENDER

THERE"S HOPE

Singto's POV

I miss Krist. But I have to keep my promise. I would disappear from his sight. Good timing that I have a 2 week convention that I was invited. It is not going to that difficult to stay away from him. Although I'm a bit far away from him I still try to check on him with my friends. Though they are not really that willing to do so but I pleaded. I just want to be sure that he is okay.

GROUP CHAT:

NEW: Hey Singto!!

SINGTO: What's up?

NEW: When are you coming back?

SINGTO: I'll be back next week.

FLUKE: We need your help

SINGTO: About what?

FLUKE: We'll call you later in the radio show

SINGTO: Why?

NEW: We are celebrating our first year anniversary for the show. How can you forget about that??

FLUKE: He is still pre-occupied because of that stupid junior that he likes.

NEW: Don't talk about Krist like that. He might kill you when he comes back. 5555

FLUKE: Yeah right. I'm gonna kick his ass when I see him in the campus again. That guy sulking while walking around. Playing the victim

SINGTO: How is he?

NEW: He probably feels guilty. He kept on asking people where you are but I already told them not to say anything. He actually looks terrible

FLUKE: He deserves that.

SINGTO: Enough already. Just call me later. I'll be back at the hotel at that time. I'm going back to the seminar now.

So he feels guilty. I don't know if I should feel good since he is looking for me but New said he also looks terrible. After the seminar I went back to the hotel and took a shower. I checked my email while I wait for my friends to call me.

**Message from Tew**

Singto. Krist doesn't want me to be his tutor. But I'll try to persuade him. He said that you should come back already and answer his calls and messages.

What is this kids problem? He pushed me away. Practically begged me to disappear and now he wants me back. He is confusing me. Did he develop any feeling towards me? HA! As if, I can still feel all the punches that he threw plus those words that he said. He just feels guilty. Anyway a promise is a promise. I won't show up in front of him again. Although I miss seeing him already. When I come back I'll just watch him from a distance just like before.

After a couple of hours his friends called him so they started the show.

"Sawadee Krap. I'm DJ Wad" Fluke said

"Sawadee Krap. DJ Em here"

"And you are listening to the THE GEAR!" they said in unison

"Today we are celebrating our first year anniversary. We want to celebrate to this to everyone who supported us. So in a few minutes we are going to open our line for you guys. Our beloved fans. You can ask us about a little bit about our lives, ask for some advice any random stuff. And the best call reason would have an exclusive meet and greet" Fluke said

"That's right. All three of us.We have been keeping our identity for the whole year and the lucky caller would have a chance to meet us. And of course tonight's celebration won't be complete without our other DJ. None other than DJ Kong"

"Sawadee Krap! DJ Kong here"

"Dj Kong is actually not with us in the studio. Because he is a little busy but he would always make time for us. The gear is very special to him too" New said.

We started accepting calls and playing music. A lot of people keeps calling on our line. A lot of random questions are being asked. They also shared different kinds of problems and experiences. This show somehow keeps my mind off of Krist.

"Alright we are going to have our last call for tonight for the contest before we start our poll" Fluke said

"Okay. Here we go. Hello?" New saiid

"Hello"

"Oh it's a guy. Hi. What's your name?" I asked

"Please just call me Oon"

His voice sounds familiar or maybe I'm just hallucinating.

"Ai'Oon. I remember you. You sent a message before in our program. Right?"

"Yes, DJ Kong."

"See how smart our DJ Kong is. He still remembers you." New said

"Everyone knows how smart I am. hahah. Anyway what's the reason for your call. Are you going to ask us questions, is it going to be about random stuff or do you need some advice maybe?"

"I actually need some advice"

"Fire away. Tell us what's going on" Fluke said

"Here goes nothing. I make a big mistake. Huge mistake that is. I found a new friend. He is trying his best to make me a better person but since I am stupid. I was not able to notice his good intentions. I just went ahead and judge him again"

"What do you mean?" New said

"Well... I didn't give that person a chance to explain himself. I didn't listen to him. I just ask him to disappear from my life. I accused him for ruining my life. But it was never his fault. It has always been my fault."

I think this is Krist. His voice is really familiar and the situation is the same. But would he really make an effort like to ask someone on the radio for an advice. It was not really easy to go thru our line. I need to confirm this.

"Well did you try calling him to say sorry?" I aske

"I tried. But he didn't answer. I think he blocked my number. He even sent someone else to help me further. But I really want him back."

"Hmmmmm. I see. Are you sure he is just a friend not a your lover? Because the way you speak right now sounds like you two broke up" New said

If only I can go to the studio and hit New's head on the wall.

"No DJ Em. But when he left a part of me is missing. I think. Uhmm I think"

"Yes Ai'Oon." I said

"I think he is a special friend. Since I used to hate him a lot but now we're friends. I think"

Alright it is confirmed. This is definitely Krist. Should I just tell that I'm Singto. Maybe I need to reply to his messages.

"I think this person that you've hurt just needs some time. Everything is going to be okay. Try talking to him again"

"But how can I do that DJ Kong. I couldn't find him. I'm not able to reach him. And I'm pretty sure that his friends wouldn't help me"

"His friends are also hurt for that person. But how about this just send a message thru this show. He might be listening to us right now. I have this feeling that this person might be an avid fan of our show"

I can imagine them right now laughing. They are tryin to provoke me.

"Ahmmm. Ahhh. P. Come back please. Let's talk and I'm sorry"

"Is that all? Do you have any message to his friends?"

"Ahmm. I'm sorry to his friends too. I know that I deserved getting hit by you guys. But I hope you can help me"

Wait. What did Fluke hurt him? I need to talk to him about this. He needs to do something about his temper.

"Ohhh. I see. Anyway I hope for the best for you" Fluke said

"Thank you DJ Wad. I hope we can already talk in person"

"Alright. Thank you for sharing your story. Do you want to request a song that suits your feelings right now? or maybe like a message to that person"

"Yes. I want to request a song by Winner. The title is Fools. Thank you again for listening to me"

We bid farewell to our listeners and then New played the song. After the show I immediately hung up on them. And they kept calling me and texting me. They wanted to hear from me directly that it was Krist. It was pretty obvious already. They even sent me the number that was used to call us. Even without seeing the number after hearing his voice I already have a suspicion. And the situation he is right now just confirmed it.

The song he requested explains what he feel right now and I could feel how sorry he is. This song perfectly fits what he wanted to say to me. I wanted to go see him right away and comfort him. I wanted to say that he is not a fool. It kinda feels like we had a lover's quarrel. How I wish I am your lover right now. But at least now he acknowledge that I am part of his life. A special friend. I'm having mixed feelings right now. With all the things he said it kinda made my hopes up again. Oh I hope you are ready Krist Perawat Sangpotirat for what is coming.

Author's POV

Singto couldn't help but smile. Just the thought of his junior asking him to comeback is already enough to make him have a good night sleep. He is preparing for a good way to show up. He has a concrete plan on making his junior fall in love with him. Failing is not an option. He will make sure that Krist would be his. Even if takes him awhile. Baby steps. Slowly but surely. He now knows that his junior was greatly affected by his sudden disappearance.