Every Kind of Way

Trying to move forward

In the morning, I woke up exhausted from all the nightmares and lack of sleep. I know Mon didn't sleep much either because of me. I decided to just get out of bed and get some coffee for both of us. As soon as I left the room, I felt like I was being watched. I made a run for the patio to get the coffee. Risa and Cher came up behind me and they frightened me.

"Hey, Lady Sam." I dropped one of the coffee cups on the floor. Risa gasped. "Oh god. I'm sorry. I didn't think." I grabbed the cup from the floor.

"I'm sorry I made a mess."

"Don't worry about it. Just get some more coffee. Is Mon coming down for breakfast?" Risa grabbed the mop and started cleaning up.

"I- I think we're ordering room service today." Risa nodded in understanding.

"I'll take the food to your room as soon as it's ready." Cher tried touching my shoulder and I flinched. "Sorry..." I told them our order and left as quickly as I could. I closed the door and locked it immediately.

"Teerak!" Mon hugged me tightly. "Why didn't you wake me? I was so scared when I didn't see you next to me just now."

"I brought us coffee." She grabbed one of the cups and held my hand reassuringly.

"Come on, let's get back to bed. I think we should order room service today since it's our last day here."

"Already ahead of you, Cher will bring it to our room soon. I ordered your favorite, English breakfast." She smiled and kissed my cheek.

"You're my favorite, teerak." She looked at my lips hesitantly. I nodded giving consent and she softly placed a kiss on my lips. "Are you feeling okay?" She sat on the bed, and I laid my head on her lap.

"I'm still freaked out by the tiniest shadow, but I'll be alright, baby. I just want to move past this." She softly caressed my hair. I closed my eyes.

"Teerak, can you do something for me?" I looked into her eyes which were filled with concern. "You don't have to talk to me about it if you don't want to, but can you promise me that you will speak to someone? Maybe your sister. It doesn't necessarily have to be a professional, but I don't want you to repress your feelings like you did before, especially about this. It's not healthy." I nodded.

Cher brought breakfast an hour later. We ate as we watched an episode of Friends. We took a shower, got dressed and finishing packing. Mon gently hugged me from behind making sure I didn't get scared.

"I'm sorry that whoever did this to you made you feel violated in a way that I will never understand, but I want you to know that even if it had happened, I would still be right here ready to be your wife someday. My love for you is stronger than anything that could ever happen. I promise I will protect you from everyone who stands against our love. I may look small, but I can still fight." I giggled. "Hey, it's true." I watched through the bathroom mirror as she pouted. I turned around and wrapped my arms around her waist. "Whatever you need, I'm right here, teerak. Don't hide from me. If you suffer, I suffer too so please let me take care of you." I nodded and kissed her gently. I pressed our foreheads together and sighed contentedly.

We walked out of the room hand in hand ready to put all of this behind us. Cher and Risa waited for us at the lobby. They both looked at me apologetically especially Cher. Before they could speak, I stopped them.

"It wasn't your fault. It could have happened to anybody so don't worry I won't place a bad review of your resort on Yelp." We laughed. "Thank you though for the unforgettable evening. We will come back. It just might take some time." Nothing else needed to be said.

I left the room key on top of the counter, we waved goodbye, and Mon and I walked to the car. I opened the door for her, waited for her to get in and got into the car myself taking one last look at the resort. I won't let whoever did this to me ruin what was the most beautiful moment of my life. I will not give them the satisfaction.

We drove back home and I dropped Mon off at her parent's house. After being together like chewing gum for so many days, I didn't feel like being without her, but she needed to spend time with them as well. I know soon enough we'll have to tell them about our engagement.

I checked on my messages and emails and there was nothing urgent. I saw an email from Yha regarding the event I asked her to plan. She set it up for next Friday and sent out an invitation to everyone in the company. It's time.

Engfa's POV

I received the invitation for the office party. There will be a company photo session and we have to bring friends and family members as well. I showed Charlotte the email.

"Are we going?" I scoffed.

"We have no choice, it's mandatory. I just find it funny that it says bring friends and family and my family is literally the owner of the company and she's not talking to me." I sighed sadly.

"Has she tried to reach out?"

"Not even via email. I don't know, maybe she is better off without me, Char. I don't want to force her to rebuild our relationship if she doesn't want to."

"How about you two talk at the party? I mean it's a social gathering, no one will think it's weird that you talk to your boss, right?" I didn't feel confident enough to do that.

"What if she rejects me and refuses to let me back in her life?"

"Then at least you will have your answer, love." She kissed my cheek and grabbed Song. "Here. Play with the little bundle of joy and Keiyw so I can finish cleaning their room. After that you have to clean the kitchen. You always leave a mess when you make your famous dinner parties." I laughed.

"How was I supposed to know that Nudee would get completely drunk and throw food everywhere?" She raised her eyebrow at me. "Fine, I'll play with the kids and then clean up the kitchen. You'll be able to eat off the floor once I'm done."

"That still sounds disgusting." I laughed and went out to the garden with Song and Keiyw. Keiyw ran around chasing a butterfly and her new adopted friend Phalo the rabbit. Char always wanted one, so we got it a few days ago and Keiyw has been totally in love with her ever since. I pushed Song on the small swing that we have. He always giggles when I push him higher. I hope you're ready to meet your Auntie Sam, son.