MY LOVE. MY CONTENDER

TRUTH

Singto's POV

"Hey. Do you think he will go here?" Fluke asked

"I don't know. What do you think Sing?" New said

"Well I texted him. Just to remind him"

"By the way Singto. Did you manipulate the poll and make sure that he won?" New asked

"Aww. Why would I do that?"

"I don't know. Maybe because you like him too much and you've watched too many dramas that you wanted to have a dramatic comeback." New said

"No. I didn't do that. I was planning on meeting him in a different way. I didn't even expect it that way. It just happened"

"You know what Sing?" fluke said

"What?"

"I never thought that you would fall for him like this. I thought that you were just joking when you told us that you like him before. Guess the joke's on us"

"Huh? When did I tell you guys about it?"

"Last year. You were so drunk. I think that happened when his girlfriend cheated and broke up with him."

"Oh. I don't remember that"

I don't really remember admitting it. But oh well how can I even deny it. I've been acting really weird every time it involves Krist. And I don't really care if they know or now. Anyway I know that they can keep a secret.

He arrived after a short while. I asked my friends not to show up first. And they were supportive although they were making fun of me. We tried to make him wait for the mean time. I just find this scene amusing. Krist is pouting. I could see how irritated he is. He finished his drink rather quickly. Oh seems like he is about to leave. That's my cue. What an impatient little nomyen monster. I went closer. He is still facing the wall then I called his name. He looks at me then he suddenly hugged me. What am I supposed to do? Should I hug him back? I hugged him back. Then he looked at me and ask me not to leave him. I was supposed to surprise him but I think this is more surprising. My heart can't stop beating loud and fast. Can he feel it? I hugged him tighter. Now I know I am one step closer to his heart. I wanted to tell him that I would never ever leave his side unless he asks me to. Whatever his heart desires I would follow. Just a little more of this push and pull play and he would fall for me further.

"Hey nong. I think you're hugging me a little too tight"

"I'm sorry P."

"Did you missed me that much?"

He punched me in my arms and his face turned red. Oh he looks really cute right now.

"So what are you doing here? Are you waiting for someone?"

"Well ahmmm ahh not really. P can we please talk"

"I'm sorry nong. Maybe next time. I'm going to meet someone today"

I could see how his face changed right away. He became grumpy again.

"P' Look I really need to talk to you. I know you are still mad at me but can you allow me to explain myself. And I want to hear you out too. It maybe late but please P. Give me a chance."

"Stop being dramatic. I'm not mad at you. Would I let you hug me if I was still mad? It's confirmed. You definitely miss me a lot."

"P come on. Let's just talk. Stop avoiding me"

"I'm not. ahah. I really need to meet someone today. If you can wait then maybe we can talk after"

New and Fluke are trying to call him but he didn't want to answer it. He kept on insisting me to talk to him. He looks really cute right now. Being this stubborn nomyen. I signaled Fluke and New to come closer.

"I'm sorry to interrupt the drama between you two. But Singto. We need to look for Ai'oon remember?" Fluke said while glaring at Krist

New and I are trying to hold our laughter. Fluke can be a very good actor. Pretending that he didn't know who Oon was. ahhaha. We saw Krist's reaction when he heard his name.

"Let me try calling him again." New said

And of course Krist's phone started ringing again. And the other actor pretends too.

"Wait a minute your phone is ringing. Are you Ai'Oon?"

Krist couldn't say anything. He looked down. His face turned pink then to a much redder face. My poor little nomyen. I really want to stop and say sorry but my friends planned this.

"So you really are Ai'Oon. What a small world" I said

The atmosphere went silent and so it became awkward. I held his hand and asked him to sit down. I wanted him to feel comfortable again so I asked for his favorite drink to be served. I think this would help him relax. He kept silent most of the time. Now I kinda regret doing this to him. I think that he feels like he is being played. Oh I hope not. We just got closer.

New starts to have a conversation with him but his responses were very short. Fluke also tried his best to comfort him even if they were not really in good terms. I texted New and Fluke to end this meet and greet already. We just ask him to take pictures with us he refuses but I insisted.

"Nong. Don't worry. If you are not comfortable with us posting your picture on our page then we are just going to put a sticker on your face to hide it. This is just part of our reveal on who we are and we need a proof that we really ask someone to meet us. Please?"

Good thing that I was able to convince him. We took 3 solo pictures with him. Then a group photo using instax. Fluke and Krist looks very awkward when we were taking their picture. When it was my turn. I smiled and he was trying to smile.

"Ei smile naturally"

I showed him a big smile and he followed me. I put my arms around his shoulders and we got a perfect picture together.

After we finished everything. Fluke and New decided to leave us alone. But before leaving they kept on teasing me. While Krist just stayed silent.

"Alright Krist. Again thank you for coming today"

"Welcome P"

I think he still feel embarrassed about what happen earlier. I was just playing around but I think he took it the wrong way. He doesn't look okay right now.

"Ok P. I'll get going too"

Wait what? No. This is not what I expected to happen.

"You told me a while ago that you needed to talk to me. So you can explain yourself and that you will hear me out too"

"Oh yeah. Maybe next time. I'll just leave for now"

Oh no. I'm not going to let this happen. I was just a step closer to his heart and I think right now he's drifting away from me. I grab his hands and pulled him towards my car.

"Come on. Let's go for a drive"

"But"

"No but's."

He didn't say anything and just sat down in the passenger seat. I started driving and played some music. Hoping that this would change the atmosphere. But he just stayed silent. Oh so help with this kid. After an hour and a half of driving we arrived at his favorite spot. I ask him to go at the back of the car and just followed me. This reminds of the time that I helped him from a fight. He just silently follow me. We sat here but he is still not talking. I guess it's up to me.

"Are you upset?"

"No"

"Embarrassed maybe?"

"Ahmm."

"Don't be. I'm sorry if you feel like we played around. To tell you honestly when you called that day I knew it was you"

"You knew? Then why didn't you respond to my messages. I felt so stupid that day"

"So you are mad?"

"No. I'm not"

"Look you told me to disappear. What do you expect me from doing? Of course I won't show up. I won't reply nor answer to your call. I was decided to act as if I don't exist. That was the right thing to do. Specially when you told me that you hated me so much for ruining your life. So yeah"

He was silent. Then he started looking at the sky. I was waiting for him to say anything but nothing. So I just looked at the sky as well. After a couple of minutes he started talking.

"P. I hated you so much. I always thought that you have ruined my life. But I didn't even gave you a chance to explain what happened that day. And now I want to ask you. Did you really date Namtarn while she was still my girlfriend?"

"No. I never liked her"

"But why were you two so close to each other?"

"Well."

Should I just confess?

"Just tell me the truth P"

"Fine. First of all I never liked her"

Because I like you.

"The only reason why I was close to her because she was asking me to help her out since she is the star of our department. But I think she misunderstood my actions. She thought I was hitting on her."

And the only reason I was nice to her so I can at least get close to you.

"I never thought that she would like me. Since she have you. Why would she look for someone else? She was very lucky to have you"

She is so stupid to let you go.

"Then one day she went to me crying. I asked her what happened. She told me that she no longer wants to be with you and that she has fallen for me. I didn't accept her confession. I wanted to leave but how can I do that when she was crying so hard. I felt sorry for her. I have older sisters so I cannot just really leave a girl crying. I just comforted her and wipe her tears. Then she suddenly went closer. She tried kissing me and for the first time in my life. I was thankful that someone punched me. And it was you. By the way that hurts a lot. ahaha"

"I've been hitting you a lot"

"I know. You're lucky i don't hit back. ahahah"

"You are too nice. I'm really sorry. I should've listened to you before"

"It's okay. I understand that you were broken and furious. Plus I don't think you would believe me at that time."

"Maybe. I was just blinded by my love for her. She's my first girlfriend. I was really hurt. I already imagined her to be my wife. But I was wrong. Anyway P just a piece of advice thought"

"What?"

"Stop being too nice to everyone. a lot of people might misunderstand your actions towards them. A lot of people in school thinks that way. And stop being a hero because you always end up getting hurt"

"Awww. My nong is concerned about me"

"Of course. From now on I consider you my hero"

"Hero? But you just said that I should stop being a hero"

"Yes, to other people not me"

I can't stop smiling. Didn't know that he can be a little possessive. We are not even dating yet. haha. I hope that he can sort his feelings out. I can help him do it.

"Oi nong."

"Yes P?"

"Stop being cheesy. I might fall for you"

He was surprised so I started laughing. Then he hits me and we ended up laughing together. After talking for a while. We decided to go back to the radio station's parking to drop him off. Since he brought his own car. And we just part ways. He was smiling when he said goodbye. I can definitely have a good night sleep.