Love Upon a Time: Special Edition.

Chapter 12 - Questions and Answers.

Q: Do you believe in reincarnation?

 

Phop: I believe you (smiles).

Nakun: I don't think you need to ask me that question anymore. But do you believe it?

Thi: Believe it or not. Buddhism holds that reincarnation atones for past karma. I believe that people are born and meet each other because they have shared good and bad deeds. Come on, like Punn and me, I'm pretty sure we were lovers in our past lives. How could I not like someone so adorable? No way! And in this life, we met again, and I still like him the same way. We're meant to be together, aren't we?

Pun: I guess it's possible. I don't know. Actually, I'm not really into superstitions or anything like that, but...it's just a feeling. Like, when you feel a connection with someone from a young age… Maybe the first meeting was because we knew each other in a past life or something like that.

 

Q: What made you fall in love with your partner?

 

Phop: That's right. Maybe it's because I like naughty kids. (laughs)

Nakun: (Making a serious face) If I were to answer more logically, it would probably be a bond that developed into love. He's a warm person, and being with him makes me feel comfortable, but teasing me makes me uncomfortable. He's actually a total prankster, you know? But he has this calm, composed image, so nobody believes me when I say something!

Thi: Do you have a month to spare? I'll do a research paper for you to read—five hundred pages, chill, chill. I'm not even this diligent with my studies! 

Pun: First of all, I guess it's because you're handsome. Thi’s face is totally my type. And you're sweet-talking and good at pleasing me. Even though you're like that, you have a mature side that makes my heart flutter. I was interested, but everyone warned me that P'Thi is a big womaniser, so I didn't want to get involved. If he hadn't pursued me for so long, I probably wouldn't have given in and agreed to date him.

 

Q: And what are some moments that make you fall in love with the same person over and over again? 

 

Phop: Every time I look at his face. Am I being overly in love? (laughs)

Nakun: Don't tell P'Phop, but my heart races every time he smiles at me. I never get used to it because his smile is so beautiful. Every time I look at it, it's like the world stops spinning. 

Thi: Wow, let me think... Probably when he smiles, blinks, breathes, sits, walks, sleeps, eats, showers, is whiny, or clings to me. Yeah, I think I'm seriously smitten. Pun: When he acts cool and mature, like when he makes a serious face or something. Actually, he is cute when he's being affectionate, but when he is cool...oh my!

 

Q: Who is calmer?

 

Phop: I'm calmer than my younger brother.

Nakun: P'Phop is so calm, I can't help but envy him for being like that. 

Thi: Pun is calmer, while I'm too anxious and easily lose my temper.

Pun: I think it's me, but P'Thi isn't an impatient person. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been so patient in pursuing me for so long. He's just a bit of an anxious person.

 

Q: Can you give us another review?

 

Phop: They're a good match. I'm glad that in this life, Pun hasn't lost patience with my friend/younger brother. 

Nakun: I think they're a darkly humorous pairing (laughs). In their past life, Kaew chased after Jom until he got heartbroken and almost didn't get to be with him. In this life, I've spent three years chasing after Pun. I gave up a million times before my junior finally softened up. It feels like he's getting revenge, doesn't it? But in the end, seeing those two happy as friends makes me really happy.

Thi: Those two...the sparks flew so fast, I was amazed. If they said they'd loved each other since a past life, I'd believe it. You have to see the way they look at each other, so profound it's beyond words.

Pun: P'Phop and P'Kun aren't overtly affectionate with each other, but every action they take is so naturally sweet that I get shy when I'm near them. If I had to choose...This couple is a prime example of a good relationship. But Thi and I also have a good relationship!

 

Q: Give me one sentence to describe your partner.

 

Phop: He is the other half of my heart and soul.

Nakun: That's a tough question. I feel like he's a friend, an older brother, a boyfriend, and sometimes even a teacher. Hmm... then maybe "everything to me." Thi: Just one sentence?! You don't know how beautiful, cute, sexy, affectionate, angelic, perfect, number one, sacred, and miraculous my Pun is! Pure, superb, outstanding, unique, special, amazing, fantastic, number one, remarkable, miraculous... How could one sentence possibly describe it all?

Pun: He's a big guy with a sensitive heart, but I think that's what makes P'Thi so cute.

 

Q: If you had to compare your partner to an animal, what would you choose?

 

Phop: My dog is like a puppy. Cute and approachable, but when its Thith itch, it likes to nip a little, which hurts, like when it's sulking and acts up a bit. I like it. I was already here in person.

Nakun: P'Phop? Before knowing him, he'd probably seem like the alpha wolf, intimidating. After getting to know him, he's an alpha wolf in sheep's clothing, but a terrible one at that! 

Thi: He's more like a rabbit, small and cuddly. When he's angry, he doesn't bite or scratch, but he won't talk. Heehee! 

Pun: It's obvious, isn't it? What else could P'Thi be but a big dog? Especially when he makes that sad face, that's it!

 

Q: Have you ever lied to your boyfriend?

 

Phop: Never.

Nakun: Never in this lifetime. It was only in my previous life that I lied about not liking him, but P'Phop still found out. 

Thi: I once told Pun that I've dated three people, but actually, if you include the people I was talking to, it's more than that. Hehe. (forced smile)

Pun: No, I won't lie. But if there's something necessary, I might not tell you everything. (Sweet smile)

 

Q: Can you share a secret that you've never/don't dare tell your boyfriend?

 

Phop: It's not exactly a secret, but you probably don't know that I actually really like it when he... gives me a blowjob, because he looks really shy, but he always goes along with it. Wow, he's so cute when he's shy. (Blushes)

Nakun: It's a small thing, but actually, I really enjoy eating meals with P'Phop because I feel like the food tastes especially good. And I also like it when he feeds me. I wish I could share every meal with you, but I have to work. That's impossible. So I'll keep it to myself. It's enough for me to know.

Thi: The day Pun agreed to be my boyfriend, I cried, right? After that, I took him home, and I cried the whole way back to my condo. I was so happy I couldn't stop crying, and I didn't dare tell my younger sibling because I was embarrassed. Haha!

Pun: You absolutely must not tell P'Thi that I actually liked him from the moment I first saw him.

 

Q: Are there any names or pronouns that only the two of you use to refer to each other?

 

Phop: We usually call each other by our normal names, or sometimes "darling." I like it, but you're so shy, so I only use it to tease you. 

Nakun: Normally, I refer to myself by my name, and Phop calls himself "brother" and calls me "you," but sometimes he calls me "darling." He doesn't say it often because I tell him not to. Yeah, hearing that makes me feel embarrassed. I don't know how to react.

Thi: "You, Deng, darling, little one, chubby pig, Pep, Bee, honey—that's what I call Pun. Pun calls me 'P'Thi' (older brother Thi), but if he's sulking, he calls me by my name, without 'P' (older brother), or..."Thithat!" That's exactly what he said. If he calls me that, I'm in trouble.

Pun: I don't have one, but Thi calls me very randomly. It's like I wake up and have to guess what he'll call me today. It's fun.

 

Q: What do you usually get upset with your partner about?

 

Phop: Whenever he's upset about something, no matter how small, he'll stay quiet and try to handle it himself. I know he doesn't want to make me worry too much, but sometimes I feel resentful, wondering if it's because I'm not a good advisor to him. I don't want him to face anything alone. Lately, we've been talking and adjusting our approach to this.

Nakun: He likes to work without really caring about his health. He's been like this since way back. Even now, he still stays up late working. I'm like that too. I'm worried about him. Sometimes when he says he wants to work a little longer and doesn't want to go to sleep, I get a little upset. But he seems to realise that after I got mad at him that time. Lately, when I tell him to go to bed, he tries to go to sleep right away.

Thi: Regarding physical contact while sleeping, Pun gets hot easily, so he doesn't like being hugged because it makes him unable to sleep. But I like hugging him. He gets a little sulky sometimes, but lately I've adjusted to it. Okay, let's give each other plenty of hugs before bed, and that'll be the end of it. Am I smart?

Pun: Regarding waking up, P'Thi is a really heavy sleeper. It's incredibly difficult to wake him up; even a devastating earthquake wouldn't work. He's even missed dates with me before. But now I know a secret to waking him up. I told him if he didn't wake up that night, I would go to the pub alone. After that, P'Thi never called or stood me up again.

 

Q: What's the longest you've ever been mad at your boyfriend?

 

Phop: Never overnight. We get to know each other pretty quickly.

Nakun: Not even a day. Because I didn't want to wake up stressed, we talked about how if he was really upset, he had to tell me right away. When I feel like it's a problem, I tell him directly. Well, I'm a little hurt by that.

Thi: Others stay mad at each other for days? The longest I've ever been mad at Punn was three hours. 

Pun: I once stayed mad at Thi for three days, but he didn't even realise it. It was driving me crazy. Sometimes he's so slow at these things, I get over it on my own. Sigh...

 

Q: When you're upset with someone, who's the one to apologise to?

 

Phop: Probably about the same, but I might have to apologise more often because you get sulky. (smiles)

Nakun: I think I apologise to P'Phop quite often, or maybe he's just pretending to be sulking, so I'll apologise; I don't know.

Thi: It's me. If I'm wrong, I'll bow down. If Pun is wrong, I'll still bow down.

Pun: P'Thi should apologise first, but if I'm still mad after he apologises, then this time I'll be the one to apologise to him. It's confusing, isn't it? (sighs)

 

Q: Do you tell your partner you love them often? Are you shy to say it?

 

Phop: I'm not shy about saying "I love you." Even though I might not say it very often, my actions speak louder than words. I think he knows how much I love him.

Nakun: I'm shy, so I don't talk much, and I don't usually initiate conversations. But if P'Phop says he loves me, I'll say "I love you" back. We're at a point where words aren't needed. You've already emphasised my feelings, but hearing you say "I love you" still makes me feel good.

Thi: I'm not shy. And I talk about it morning, noon, afternoon, evening, and before bed because before this, my reputation wasn't very trustworthy. So I thought that actions alone might be enough. I still couldn't reassure Pun, so I kept talking to him frequently.

Pun: It's not exactly that I'm shy, but I don't usually speak first because I want to tease him more. It's cute when he buys me things, and I tell him I love him back. But I only just realised that I have to say, I told P’Thi I loved him because he kept pestering me to say it back every day.

 

Q: Is there any activity you haven't done yet but would like to do with your partner?

 

Phop: I went to a meditation centre. It might sound boring, but when I want peace of mind and some solitude, it really helps me feel better. I've seen you lately...

I'm stressed out with work, so I want to take you somewhere to relax.

Nakun: I want to do ziplining. Something really extreme. I think P'Phop would like outdoor activities too. 

Thi: Marriage! As soon as Punn comes back from England, the dowry will be waiting at the airport! Haha! If that were actually possible, I'd really want to do it. Pun: Go to Hong Kong Disneyland because I like Toy Story and P'Thi likes Marvel. They are both there, so I think it would be so much fun if we went together!

 

Q: What's something the other person has done that you've found most impressive?

 

Phop: Everything, really. But if I had to choose, it would be food. You rarely cook, so I'm always really happy when he puts his heart into making a meal, especially for me. 

Nakun: I can't choose! (thinking hard) Phop is so good at everything; I wonder how someone so perfect could exist in the world. But if I had to choose, it would probably be Special events like the marriage proposal and our wedding day, which are ones I'll never forget.

Thi: I like everything Punn does, but I won't tell you what I like the most (smiles mischievously). 

Pun: Probably the way he takes care of me. I'm impressed because from the first day he started courting me until now, he's still taking care of me just the same. That consistency is difficult, but P'Thi managed to achieve it. He's so adorable in that aspect.

 

Q: Is there a gift you'd like to receive from the other person?

 

Phop: Just knowing that my boyfriend is healthy and happy every day is a gift to me. (smiles)

Nakun: I can't think of anything. Having him by my side, I don't feel like I'm missing anything. P'Phop is the gift I wanted most. 

Thi: Do you want something tangible or intangible? If it's the latter, I want Pun to accept my love again in the next life. As for the tangible aspect, I'll tell the two of them later because it probably can't be broadcast. (smiles mischievously)

Pun: I don't have anything yet. I'll probably think of something closer to the important date. But P’Thi always buys or does things that I really want, even though I didn't tell him. That's very strange. How did you know?

 

Q: What are your plans for the future?

 

Phop: Regarding my career, I'd like to be a judge. Right now, I'm gaining experience while waiting to take the assistant judge exam. My family business is a traditional family enterprise. Basically, with Thi taking over, there's no problem. As for the family issue, I'm currently discussing with Nakun whether we should adopt a child.

Nakun: Right now, I'm working and gaining experience, but P'Phop's parents want me to help them with their business. I'm thinking of doing that in a year or two. Regarding family matters, we're currently saving money to buy another house because I don't own one yet. P'Phop has a condo, not a detached house. If we were to adopt children, we'd want to live in a house with our own land. Initially, P'Phop was going to buy one, but I wanted to use my own money too, so we're saving up. We're currently looking at locations.

Thi: I've taken over the family business, and I'm currently learning the ropes. I also need to plan my life after my boyfriend returns from England. I've already proposed to him. Right now, I'm looking for a house to live in while Punn is studying abroad. From what I've seen, we might hire an architect to design and build it ourselves so that both Punn and I will be 100% satisfied.

Pun: I'm going to study for an MBA in England for a year. When I come back, I'll help out at Ban Phithi. That's all for now. As for marriage...

"Should I wait until I'm thirty before I agree to get married? P’Thi will definitely cry. Ah, ah..."

 

Q: Finally, is there anything you'd like to say to your boyfriend?

 

Phop: My love for you truly exists. I will love you forever.

Nakun: P'Phop, thank you for being born. Whether in this life or the past, meeting you is the best thing that has ever happened to me. 

Thi: Thank you for giving me a chance, Pun. Whatever I ever did that made you feel insecure, I promise I won't do it again. I truly love you very much, Pun. 

Pun: Don't think that I don't love you. I've never stopped loving you, you know? Let's stay together forever.

 

Buddhist Era 2564 - 2569

[The End]

 

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