Aiden woke to find the sun streaming in through the window. A good night's sleep seemed to have worked wonders even if he was in unhappy.
And by the look of things he was going to be unhappy for some time to come, but as he was always in good spirits, Aiden decided not to dwell on that fact.
He was never going to forget Han as he focused on a new future with White. Rather Aiden preferred to have Han locked away in the back of his mind.
The door of the bedroom opens and in came White with Aiden's breakfast on bed table which he placed before him.
"Good morning," White greeted affably as Aiden sat up against the pillows.
Reaching for the milk tea Aiden asked anxiously.
"Did I snore?"
"No, you just slept. That was all."
White went over to the window with his milk tea.
Aiden scooped jam into a piece of bread.
"I hope you slept well?"
"Yes, very well," White sipped his tea.
"What's the time?"
White glanced at his watch.
"It's twenty minutes after seven."
"Anything planned for today?"
"I promised Pajo and Prima we would join them at the Blue Lotus."
Aiden nodded.
"That's kind of the them to invite us. I am sure we would have a fabulous time."
Aiden finished his little breakfast in the afterglow of gentle contentment and set about getting ready for their spa date.
Han crept into his thoughts again, but Aiden resolutely forced himself to think of something else.
Situated in the south of Hua Hin was the Blue Lotus spa as it nestled itself between two picturesque fishing villages.
The spa was built on a natural parkland which was a former coconut plantation making it a paradise sanctuary getaway that was perfect for families and couples.
Prima lounged by the magnificent poolside in a stunning caftan gown while sipping iced guava juice as she perused through the spa's glossy service brochure.
Pajo leaped out the pool and picks up a large towel to dry himself.
"No sign of them yet?" He asked his wife.
"Yes, my darling."
Pajo reached his iced guava juice and took a long swallow.
Prima lowered the brochure and turned towards him with a benevolent expression.
"Do you still think of Suda?"
"Sometimes."
"I wish I knew her," Prima replied wistfully.
Pajo took the lounge chair next to her.
"And I wonder if you would have liked her?"
"I am sure I would have liked her because she sounds like an interesting creature. I would not have been jealous of her, you know."
"Does it still hurt when you think of her?"
Pajo's eyes were steady.
"Sometimes I feel rather guilty."
"I wonder if you will forget me soon after I am gone?"
Pajo was momentarily surprised by her remark.
"What a horrible thing to say."
"No, it's not. I think it's rather interesting," Prima continues.
"Well I have not forgotten her," Pajo paused.
"I remember how beautiful she was whenever she smiled.... I also remember how acidic she became when things didn't go her way."
"Was she more beautiful than me?"
"I will not answer that," Pajo's voice was non committal.
"You are very sweet and naive too," Prima observes softly.
"Why would you say that?"
"Because you think I am jealous of her."
"I love you," Pajo told Prima.
"I know you do. But if I were to die, would you marry again?"
Pajo became emphatic.
"You will not die. You are not the dying kind."
Prima sat up and removed her sunglasses.
"White and Aiden are finally here."
"I hope we are not late," White said when they joined Pajo and Prima.
"No, you are just in time," Prima smiled.
"We are glad you two are joining us," Pajo added before going off tho the fetch the drinks.
"So what's on the itinerary today?" Aiden asked as he sat next to Prima.
"We are having a Swedish massage, a silk facial, body scrub, a sauna and an early dinner afterwards."
Pajo joined them with a sweet tea and rum punch for everyone.
"Darling do you know I just ran into at the bar?"
"Who?"
"Jome."
"Jome!"
"Is he not the man whose wife ran away with another man?" White inquired.
"Yes, the very one," Prima looked at White.
"Why would she do that?" Prima continued. "She had a husband who adored and took care of her. And still runs off with another man?"
Sipping his punch quietly, Aiden said this in her defense. He felt justified to play the devil's advocate.
"Perhaps she could not help herself if she was in love."
"But what about duty and decency?" Prima challenges. "To throw all that away just for another man?"
"Which shows she must have been very much in love to do that," Aiden still defended.
"That's not very nice is it? She clearly didn't love her husband enough to have committed such a sin against him," White now joined the conversation.
"I can only presume it must be thrilling to do," Aiden went on looking at White, "she must have loved him desperately to ran away with him."
"Aiden you are such a romantic, that kind of love is very elusive. You only read about it in books and see it in the movies but rarely do you see it in real life," White said.
"My dear Aiden how you let your imagination run away with you," Prima teased.
"I know she made a great mistake," Aiden said looking at both Prima and White as an image of Han flashed through his mind.
"But she was in love with a man who was not her husband and she was brave enough to follow her heart."
Not long after member of staff at the spa came and informed them that everything was ready for their massage.
The week following their fun date at the Blue Lotus, Aiden came downstairs after changing into dark blue denim shirt that he tucked into white jeans.
And he was deciding how to spend the rest of the day he heard a minivan pull up to the house.
Aiden set the calendar down when he heard familiar voices which made he rush to the front door and open it.
He nearly shrieked.
"Mother! Father!"
He flung himself into their arms.
After hugging them tightly Aiden led them.inside while carrying their luggage.
He showed them into the parlor and served them fruit juice.
"This is a pleasant surprise... Why did you come to Hua Hin without telling me? And where is my Aunt?"
"We wanted it to be a surprise, my son."
"And you know what else," his father went on, "we were talking about paying you a visit when Han came to see us and he told us how you were getting on."
"He suggested we do it soon as possible."
"When are you and White coming back to the capital?" His father asked.
"In a month or two... So Han came to see you?"
All of Aiden's thoughts seemed to have wondered out his head when Han's name was mentioned.
"Yes, his mother now answered, "and he had someone meet us at the airport and we were driven here."
"Am sure you have seen him too."
"I have, he followed me to Hua Hin."
His parents exchanged looks.
"He told us that he would. In fact your Aunt demanded that he did."
"Where is my Aunt by the way?"
"She decided not to come with us."
"Because of White isn't it?"
Aiden's parents nodded.
"Well White is not in Hua Hin at the moment. He had to go back to the capital because of work."
"Are you two getting back together?"
"You mean Han and me?"
Aiden's mother nodded.
Aiden stood up like he had been electrocuted.
"No we are not. I will go up stairs and prepare a room for you to relax."
"Do not bother Aiden. Han has already made arrangements for us. We will only be here for two nights."
Aiden sat back down again.
"That's kind of him....but why did you bring your luggage here?"
"This luggage is filled with gifts and presents that Han bought you. He kindly asked us to bring them to you," his mother explained.
Aiden felt an ache in his heart and a certain turmoil that he could not describe.
"Are you happy with White?" His father asked.
"Why shouldn't I be," Aiden spoke cheerfully as reached for his phone from the pocket of his jeans.
"I will call White and tell him you are here visiting."
Across the beach resort town in May's hotel room, White sat soaking in her bathtub while sipping red wine.
And just a few meters from him May herself stood before a mirror doing her skincare.
After he was done talking on the phone May asked: "Was that Aiden?"
"Yes, it's Aiden. His parents are here to visit him."
May robbed an expensive looking serum into her cheeks.
"How cute."
White finished his wine glass.
"Where did you take the picture of Han and Aiden?"
"In the lobby of the resort hotel."
"Han just won't leave Aiden alone. He keeps harassing him," White stated coldly.
"It didn't look like harassment to me. I think Aiden likes Han."
White chuckled in a nasty way.
"He thinks he can seduce Aiden away from me."
"Why do you even care? Your relationship with Aiden has an expiration date. Do not forget that."
White felt the warning in May's voice While May noticed the discontentment on his face.
"It irks me to see your mania for Aiden."
"Aiden means nothing to me!"
May began brushing her hair.
"Your actions say otherwise but I am willing to overlook that. Have you set a date yet?"
"Why are you bringing that up now?"
"Because I don't want you to get distracted by your idee Fixe for Aiden."
White went into a brooding silence before finally admitting.
"Maybe I am a little distracted."
May turned away from the mirror and faced White.
"We are not an ordinary couple White and our relationship is not just bound by love. We are business partners as well. Remember that."
May turned back to mirror and continues brushing her hair.
White stood up and steps out the bathtub with soapy water dripping from his muscled body.
He moves over to May, kisses the back of her head and takes the hair brush from her hand.
White proceeded to gently brush her hair.
After his parents had left Aiden went out for a long walk, upon returning he decided to open the presents and gifts from Han.
He sits on the floor and opens the first suitcase.
It was filled with boxes that were tied up with black satin ribbons.
Aiden picks up a small box and unties the satin ribbons.
Lifting up the lid reveals a reddish brown leather card-holder. He sets it aside and reaches for the next box.
He unties the black satin ribbons and lifts up the lid to find an owl shaped mug wrapped in tissue paper.
The mug was for morning tea that Han knew he was fond of.
Aiden smiled at the mug's owl-shape for a long time before setting it aside.
The following box he opened had sleek brown suede loafers, another box had a button up cable knit cardigan.
Aiden holds up the cardigan and admires it for a while before taking out three more boxes from the suitcase.
The first box he opened contained a bottle of Bollinger champagne, the second had an elegant pair of sheep skin wool house slippers and the third revealed his favorite perfumes by Lattafa.
Inside the suitcase, an additional three boxes remain.
Aiden opted to open the largest one which contained a MacBook, and the last but one box had an iPad in it.
The final box had a message inserted beneath the black satin bow.
Aiden removes the card from the envelope to read the note.
My Dearest Love,
As I write these words I wonder if you are thinking about me as I am about you. I am.going give my heart to you once more and pray we stay together forever. Because you are all I need.
The time we have been apart has made our love grow stronger. Something is burning strong between us and when are finally together I will kiss you and sensational things will happen.
Please if... I have ever made you cry or sad even for a moment in time...forgive me, my dearest love.
Han......
Aiden's fingers trembled as he held the card with the fervour of emotions smouldering within his chest.
Han was not beside him but he was still able to create a spark of sweet tenderness within him.
Aiden put the card back into its envelope while making a mental note to hide it before White comes back to Hua Hin.
Aiden unties the black satin ribbons from the box and lifts up the lid. There was another cream box inside.
He takes it out the cream box before opening it.
Inside was a green colored box with Rolex crown logo embossed on it.
Aiden opens it to reveal a Cosmograph Daytona in 18 carat yellow gold with a green dial.
Aiden looks at the watch for a long time totally mesmerized.
When Aiden finally takes it out and slides it onto his wrist, tears fell from his eyes.
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