OOPS! MYSTERIOUS SOUNDS: BOOK 2.

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[Podduang]

 

#Anda'

Social media detective @SecretNews

The shocking news today is the arrest of the police officer, the older brother of #Anda, who confessed to murdering his own brother.

 

Salita.Ill @libertyfrees

Family isn't a safe zone, that's true. I feel so sorry for #Anda. Why did she have to go through such terrible things?

 

Pattaya doesn't sell curry puffs... huh? ©Kareepup 225

This thread summarises the #Anda story.

- The younger sibling was murdered by the older brother.

- The security guard confessed that Anda’s brother hired him to change his confession about the condition of the car when he broke in to steal the items.

- Andy, the anti-fan, was threatened with harm and forced by Anda's brother to sleep with the boss.

 

Stop it, please. You're acting like I'm too cute. @dewdew2

'From the #Anda case to the dismantling of a human trafficking ring.'

 

Eating noodles at Tao Anda @mysun009

'At this point, can't we just execute that evil brother? But I'm probably asking too much, believe me, he'll be out of prison in a few years, but #Anda, my son, will have to...'

 

Free to die. That's totally fair.

Anda is a smile @heriken

 

By now, #Anda is probably resting peacefully somewhere. At least today, the truth has been revealed that he didn't commit suicide, but that someone took his life.

 

"Go now. If there's a next life, I hope you're born again and loved by your fans, without encountering cruel people. I miss you so much, Anda."

 

Najaw, you're so cute! @NajanaJa

That older brother is such a jerk, a bastard! How could you do that to your own brother? Just because he's gay? Seriously, the moment you made that decision...

Didn't he hesitate for a single second? I feel the pain for him. #Anda Damn it!

 

Life Stuck on a Pillow Ft. Rest99.99% @k34erw

'Mook wants to become a monk to reduce his punishment, so he has to go to his older brother, #Anda, right? These days, it's trendy for people who've done bad things to run away and become monks.'

 

Jarin*, Anda's mother @Jarin.Jarin2

"Go and be an angel up there, #Anda. Thank you for being born and bringing happiness to your fans. Even though you're gone, your work and talent will forever remain."

 

We will always remember this. May your new life be filled with kind people.

 

I want to wear flip-flops and then go put on a mask @dfcvis

I'm shocked by the news about #Anda. I never thought someone close to him would turn out to be the villain, and to make matters worse, that someone is in the same family—his older brother.

 

"How cruel and heartless must someone be? The news is that Anda's emails to his lover and friends contain a wealth of evidence of his brother's corruption. Is that why he planned to murder his own brother?"

 

Anda is the cutest thing in the world. @wbnla

'This tweet will showcase the cuteness of #Anda as a farewell and tribute to her.'

- he regularly buys snacks from a street vendor and gives them to his fans.

- he secretly donated money to buy an ambulance because of a case where a fan was in an accident, and the ambulance almost didn't arrive in time.

- he likes to wear clothes that his fans buy for him and often posts photos of them on Instagram.

 

"Anda is very considerate and rarely accepts expensive gifts from fans."

 

Phodduang is the hub currency. @Potduang is happy.

'I miss you so much, Anda. Thank you so much for helping us that day. I don't know where you are now, but please know that there's a place for you.'

 

Always, that will be a place in the memories of all my friends.

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[Jinna]

One week later

 

Last night I dreamt of Anda. In the dream, the four of us—me, Anda, Tos, and Art—were sitting and playing under the engineering building. Tos was teasing Anda about something, which made my friend so angry that he chased after Tos while Art and I just sat watching them and smiling. After Anda finished chasing Tos, he ran and sat next to us.

 

'Jin'

'How is it going?'

'Thanks a lot for helping me.'

 

‘How did I help you, Anda?’

 

Anda didn't answer, but he smiled before reaching out and gently patting my shoulder. 'I have to go now.'

 

‘Where are you going?"

'Somewhere'

He stared blankly ahead.

 

'What are you talking about? I don't understand.'

 

"I'm glad to be friends with you guys," he turned to look at Tos and Art, then gave me a wide smile. "I'm going to miss you guys a lot." 

 

I looked confused. Before I could ask anything more, he stood up. In the dream, I watched him walk away until he disappeared from view, until I woke up with a start.

 

It was late afternoon. My friends and I, including Phodduang, were dressed entirely in black. I looked ahead and saw Anda's mother weeping heartbrokenly. Beside her stood Anda's father, looking unwell, offering comfort. The undertaker was now opening the coffin for the final time before sending Anda's lifeless body into the crematorium.

 

Today is the day for Anda's cremation, after Anda's parents decided to hold a religious ceremony to say goodbye to him for the last time. I glanced at the people around me, all of whom were overcome with grief. Tossada's face was red; he silently wiped away his tears, while Art sobbed uncontrollably, as did my lover, who is currently sobbing.

 

"Stay here for now," I told Phodduang before going up the crematorium stairs. On one hand, I clutched something. I leaned over to look at Anda's lifeless body lying there, calm and still, like someone sleeping peacefully with no worries left. I hope they're having sweet dreams. That dream won't cause my dear friend any more pain.

 

I placed the headphones I was holding beside it. I'd talked to Phodduang and told him I wanted to burn this thing along with Anda; there would be nothing left between us. A firework exploded, signalling the end. The monks respectfully walked forward to place their sandalwood flowers. 

 

At that moment, Jin raised his hands in a prayerful gesture and, bowing, he gazed at the saffron robe draped over Brother Kumbh, or Luang Phi Kumbh, the monk whom he had decided to ordain for Anda. I met his gaze; his eyes were calm and serene, like still water, before he walked respectfully past me into the temple hall.

 

"Last night I dreamt about Anda." Art spoke up when he saw grey smoke rising into the sky. Those words made Tos turn around sharply.

 

"It was a dream. We were sitting in the classroom."

 

Their words made me clench my lips tightly.

 

"It felt so real, like we were actually sitting right there. Damn, I miss him."

 

"If he could sense things, he would know that we're here to see him off for the last time," I nodded slightly before looking at my two friends and speaking.

 

"It knows."

Tos and Art turned sharply to look at me, their eyes showing a hint of panic.

 

"Don't tell me that..."

 

"I heard you. Thanks a lot, guys."

 

Those were Anda's words, whispered softly in my ear. I smiled slightly, but that smile made my two friends move closer together before looking left and right.

 

The right-hand man's movements were so awkward it was amusing, much to the surprise of the beetle and its friends. I looked up at the smoke rising from the chimney and heard the beetle speak.

 

"Have a safe trip, Anda."

 

I reached out and held my lover's hand. He turned and gave me a faint smile, then squeezed my hand in response. We stood hand-in-hand, looking up at each other, watching that grey smoke...until it slowly dissipates.

 

"Goodbye, my friend. Remember us when you're up there," I said softly. "As for us, we'll always remember that we once had a good friend like you. In life."

 

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[Phod beetle]

 

After returning from Anda's final farewell, that night we cuddled under the blankets, with me resting my face on his bare chest. Naked, Jin ran his fingers through my hair and massaged my head until I felt much more comfortable.

 

"What are you thinking?"

I looked up at it and replied.

 

"I miss Anda."

 

"Mmm," Jin murmured.

 

"Do you think Anda is no longer worried about Ree?"

 

"It's in a better place now."

 

"Jin"

 

"yes"

 

"If one day we have to part ways without saying goodbye, will you miss me?"

 

For a fleeting moment, an image flashed through my mind of the pain in the eyes of my lover on the day he was kidnapped. I saw him crying beneath the black mask, the eyes of someone who has lost a loved one, showing the most intense pain and suffering. Even though the monk ultimately decided to become a monk to send merit to his loved one, believe me, before he truly comes to terms with the loss, he will have to endure countless painful days and nights without his loved one by his side.

 

"Why would you ask something like that?"

 

"And will you miss me?"

 

"I missed you," it replied before planting a kiss on my cheek. "You know how worried I was when you were gone?"

 

"I know"

 

I remember vividly the look in its eyes that day, filled with love and concern.

 

"You're really worried about me, aren't you?"

 

"The best moment of my life"

 

"By the way, how did you know that Anda's email contained information about Itthi's corruption?"

 

"Anda once told me not to give my headphones to anyone. So we suspected there must be something important in his email."

 

"Hmm," I realised. "So, in the end, the serial number became the password to Anda's email, huh?" I asked with a smile. Actually, I didn't know anything about this, but Jin told me that on the day I was captured, Anda sent them an email. Jin also said Anda had sent an email to his lover.

 

Then things grew suspicious because the message everyone received was identical to the one sent to Aquarius. Everyone tried to access that email but didn't know the password. It wasn't until Jin remembered the headphones that they randomly accessed the email using the device's serial number, and found a lot of evidence there.

 

"Whose boyfriend is that? He's so talented," I teased him. "You keep amaz ing me."

 

"It was a coincidence."

 

"Back when you were a football player, people liked you a lot. Now that you're the son of a wealthy businessman, I have to worry about whether even more people will like you."

 

I playfully teased the other person before jumping in surprise when they squeezed my waist hard.

 

"Hmm"

 

"I only promised to help him for a while, not to bear the burden forever. Ronnalak isn't mine. If it's too complicated, hire a management team."

 

"Do it yourself then."

 

"Your voice is so harsh, it's scaring me." Jin sighed slightly.

 

"Jin"

"Mmm."

 

"You're not angry, are you?" I stroked its bare chest affectionately.

 

"If you stroked me deeper..."

 

"Hmm"

 

I immediately wrinkled my nose at it. Who would do that? I'm not a pervert.

 

"Have your stomach pains gone away?"

 

It asked before slipping its hand through my t-shirt to stroke my stomach, an area still showing bruises from when P'Itthi had punched me. It's much better now, but it still hurts, and the bruise keeps turning green.

 

"I'm feeling better, Jin," I spoke up to stop him because Jin's hand was moving lower and lower, so I quickly grabbed it to stop him. It's been a week already, and now we're having sex? This is clearly intentional.

 

"That's enough. Okay."

 

Jin leaned down and gently kissed my lips, then kissed the corner of my mouth where the bruise had disappeared.

 

"That's enough for now."

 

"Mmm."

 

It agreed but kept kissing me.

 

"Jin"

 

"Okay, okay."

 

"Let's take a break," I spoke to it softly. It chuckled softly. That was the first smile I'd seen from it since Itthi kidnapped me. I knew that he was very worried about me. His handsome face was stern and full of worry all the time, which I could feel.

 

"Thank you for helping me that day, Jin."

"Do you know? The moment I saw you show up, I was so happy," I leaned my face closer until our foreheads touched. "Thank you for finding me."

 

"I promised myself I would find you." 

 

Believe it or not, I believed Hai Jin's words with all my heart. I feel lucky that I opened up about our relationship. It may not have started well, but getting to know each other, from someone who didn't like me, we grew up together. His face has become the person I want to entrust my heart to.

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At the university football field.

 

"Does it hurt?"

 

I asked, while my hands busied themselves putting ice in a ziplock bag to apply to the other person's knee because he slipped and fell during soccer practice today. But even so, Jin looked so relaxed and didn't complain about any pain. I noticed the bruises on his knee were just small marks. It doesn't look like it will hurt too much. That's a relief.

 

"It's okay."

 

"Are you sure?"

 

"Sure," it said, smiling and reaching out to touch my cheek. "I've had some rest lately, and my leg has gotten much better." That was true because it had been busy with Ronnalak's affairs for several months before returning to training last week, so it took the opportunity to rest its leg as well.

 

"After practice, shall we go eat at Uncle's restaurant?"

 

"Sure." I nodded before gently tending to its wound, then elevated its foot to facilitate blood flow back to its heart. While I was doing so, I put my equipment away in the locker, and Jin walked up and stood behind me.

 

"what"

 

"You smell good," Jin spoke, then buried his face in the back of my neck.

 

"But you stink." I nudged my soaking wet lover by the nose because his head was sweating from soccer practice. Jin chuckled softly before backing away and putting on his sports shirt. Then he went to take a shower. After a while, he came back with only a towel wrapped around his lower body.

 

"Go and get dressed properly." I winced at it as it stood nearby, drying its hair.

 

"Can you dry my hair?"

 

He brought a baby towel to help wipe his hair. Jin sat in the middle chair while I stood over him, gently wiping his hair for him. Jin is very quick with his hands. Because one of his free hands slid to wrap around my waist, we lingered for a while until I fell onto his lap as if he had placed me there.

 

"Jin, check my hair, it's not messy."

 

It sat behind me, resting its chin on my shoulder.

 

"May I sit down for a moment?"

 

"You...!"

I sat still on its lap, reaching out to touch its wrist, and at that moment, the door to the room opened, revealing Jom's face. Just in time, I jumped in surprise and quickly tried to stand up, but Jin held me back by the waist with a poker face. Jin's eyes met Jom's, and the latter immediately smirked.

 

"You two"

 

It gave us a mocking smirk before looking at me and then at Jin, its face clearly showing contempt.

 

"Phodduang is my boyfriend," Jin said bluntly, one hand squeezing mine. "Do you have a problem with that?"

 

"Are you gay, Jin?" It gave us a strange smile.

 

"What the hell is it of yours, meddling in our business?"

 

The guy shrugged before walking away into the restroom. I don't know if he'll tell anyone about our relationship. For me, I'm open to admitting we're dating, but I don't know about Jin. He's not the same Jin anymore; his status is now the centre of public attention. Would our relationship make things awkward?

 

"Why the long face?" it asked, reaching out to gently smooth my eyebrows. "Why the frown?" it asked as it got dressed.

 

"I wonder if Jom will talk about what happened between us somewhere."

 

"already?"

He shrugged, appearing indifferent.

 

"What will other people think of you if they find out?"

 

"It's other people's business to deal with their own feelings. If my relationship with you is bothering other people, they need to consider their own feelings. What the hell is wrong with them that they get so upset when they see us together?"

 

Just then, Jom walked out from inside. He glanced at us.

 

"The matter between Phodduang and me, if you want to tell anyone, that's up to you," Jin said with a smile before walking towards him to confront him. "Because I won't care"

 

That guy kept his lips tightly pressed together.

 

"I'm happy, and besides, my boyfriend is cute. While you, even your teammates, don't want to talk to you."

 

"That Jin"

 

The other side raised their fist high. At that moment, Tos and Dang came in to change clothes, so they rushed over to stop them. They struggled back and forth until Jom fell down on the ground. After that, the other players on the team rushed in, looking panicked because of Jom's shouting.

 

"I'm not staying for practice. Those Jin guys are hooligans!" Who's a hooligan? Say that again.

 

"And he's gay too! I'm not teaming up with perverts like that!" I stood there stunned as the other soccer players' eyes turned to Jin.

 

"If my relationship with Phodduang is making you guys uncomfortable, then keep being uncomfortable. It's your responsibility to deal with your own feelings. It's not my responsibility."

 

Jin's words left his teammates speechless for a moment before they burst into laughter, and one of them bravely spoke up.

 

"I knew it, you really are trying to woo Phodduang."

 

"Okay, then know this: this is my boyfriend."

 

Tos and Dang both opened their mouths in surprise before one of them stopped in front of Jom and spoke up.

 

"I guess you're the only one who's bothered by this."

 

Jom looked around before making a frustrated face as each of his teammates shook their heads indifferently and walked away. I watched his back as He walked away, letting out a deep sigh. Tos and Dang came over, patted our shoulders encouragingly, and went off to change their clothes.

 

"Phod Duang"

 

"Mmm."

 

"Do you know that before Anda died, he suffered because society condemned him for who he was?" Jin gripped my hand tightly. "If it weren't for the outside world..."

 

"They've been so kind to us. We can choose a society where we can be ourselves, you know, Phodduang."

 

"Care only about those who care about you. Pay attention to the feelings of those who wish you well. Let the world outside keep spinning, and we'll hold hands."

 

"Just going together is enough."

 

A flood of wonderful feelings surged through my heart. I had hundreds of words I wanted to say, but all I could manage to say was...

"Thank you so much for loving me."

"Thank you too for being my beloved."

 

We stood there hugging each other until we heard the football players cheering. When we turned around, we saw them standing there, making mocking faces at us.

 

I blushed with embarrassment, but the jerk next to me just grinned widely before gripping my hand tightly. We walked hand-in-hand to the parking lot, Jin still holding my hand.

 

"I think you can let go now."

 

"I want to hold on tight and never let go."

 

"You're so head over heels in love."

 

It chuckled softly before leaning in to lightly kiss my lips, then jumped in surprise. That made me jump, too. Jin looked bewildered, glancing left and right.

 

"What's wrong, Jin?"

 

"I heard a sound."

 

"Ha"

 

I immediately looked startled and quickly moved closer to it.

 

"What did you hear?"

 

"It's as if the spirits are telling them to go and love each other far away."

 

"That Jin"

 

I bared my fangs at it.

 

"I'm serious." It said with a smile.

 

"You bastard."

 

I glared at him before looking left and right. It was really dark around here, so I quickly nudged his arm and urged him to walk until we reached the car. I was sitting on the back of the motorcycle, hugging his waist. Just as Jin started the engine and drove away from the area, I suddenly heard a cold woman's voice.

 

"Love each other well."

 

Shit

I jumped in surprise and hugged Jin tightly around the waist.

 

"Jin, I heard it."

 

Jin chuckled softly before grabbing one of my hands, kissing it, and saying...

 

"That's what it's like to be in a relationship with someone special."

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