3Kings : Jakkapad [English Translation]

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Co-translator ; Subhiii

The venue used for the wedding was a luxury resort by the sea befitting the host of the event. The tools used at the event were arranged a few days in advance to make everything look as perfect as possible except for the flowers that have not yet been brought to the event because the organizers wanted to preserve the freshness of the flowers as much as possible. The area used as the ceremonial courtyard was the white, neat sandy beach. While looking straight ahead you get to see the ocean reaching the sky. It was a beautiful sight, considerably well matched with the southern sea.

“Beautiful…” Peempad muttered as the gaze in his eyes was fixed on the sun, that was about to set on the horizon. The sun rays shining through were golden orange, reflecting upon the sea until it glittered and glistened. The scene was eye-catching and pretty. Maybe it was his good luck that he arrived in the late afternoon, so he was able to see such an impressive sight.

Peempad arrived with Jakkapad in the afternoon. He stopped by the hotel to collect his belongings. After that, he went to Southern Garden to greet the workers and check the arrangement of the flowers that were reserved. It was good that the foreman who was in charge of the whole arrangement had prepared the equipment before his arrival, that too flawlessly. The things that were yet to be done were not too hard; just waiting to go in to arrange the flowers in the event on time. Also to check a variety of the details when taking notes and then to come to the venue to survey the overall image. Also to change the flower arrangement plan for the better, sit back and wait for the workers to deliver the flowers and they will start the event earnestly during the night to keep the flowers fresh for the next day's event.

"Never came to the sea?"

The young man turned his head towards the person asking the questions. He looked at those sharp eyes and smiled when he saw a surprised expression. Jakkapad suspected it to be strange since Peempad was a Thai person who also happened to be born in Thailand. Even though he had been studying abroad, it was not a very long period compared to the time he had lived here.

"One time when I was a child but Peem can't remember when," he explained while turning his head back to look at the sunset. "Usually, I lived in the northern Thailand area where there was no sea. After coming back from overseas, except for a flower shop in Bangkok I went to for a while, I rarely went anywhere else."

"Ah… Phi' almost forgot that there is no sea in the North.," Jakkapad gave a bitter smile. "I had left this place for a very long time until I could hardly remember anything. Still, It's nice to be able to speak so much Thai."


Peempad turned to look at the person beside him quickly after he sensed the negative emotions that were transmitted through his words. He knelt and held his big hand as if he wanted his Phi' to be able to smile himself.


"Even if Phi' can't remember, it's fine. From now on, Phi' Jakk will be staying here for a long time, creating new memories gradually. This time, it's gonna be even better because Peem is staying as well," he said and then nodded his head. Like this, the person didn't do anything except smiling and squeezing his hand back.

"I know it already."

"If Phi' knows it, then he should think about Peem a lot. Better than thinking about the bad stuff."

"So to say that; in conclusion Peem wanted to let Phi' think of him only, just one person, right?" He asked honestly. Because it seemed that the other party would have wanted to say it that way. But the listener wasn't able to think of any reply to his direct question causing him to start stammering.

"No, not like that," Peempad waved his hand back and forth to deny it.

"Then like what?"

If you ask like that, what answer do you want me to give you?...

The person who was not yet used to being teased glared with his eyes, opened his mouth, and then closed it as if he wanted to complain about something. But he didn't know what to say. In the end, he only raised his hand and said in a calm voice.

"It's fine that way."

"Like What kind ná?" he still didn't stop teasing him...

"Phi' Jakk ..."

"Okay, no teasing," Jakkapad chuckled softly while using his free hand to stroke the irritated little boy's head. He allowed Peempad to take his hand out of his grip and to stand up irritably yet obediently.

"Peem..."

"Huh…" Peempad turned around when he noticed that the tone of his voice had become more serious.

"When will Peem finish work today?"

"Peem thinks it can be 11 PM. Phi' Jakk, is there  something?"

"Phi' has an appointment to talk to Gray at the hotel."

Peempad turned to look at the person speaking with a puzzled expression. He didn't understand how he could have an appointment to meet up with Gray when they were in different regions.

"Phi'Jakk means hotel..."

"Hmm… the hotel we are staying at," Jakkapad admitted easily and further explained. "Honestly, the reason why Gray came to Thailand except meeting Phi' is that he also wanted to travel. I think that he would travel to all the regions. As soon as he knew that Phi' came here with Peem, he reserved a room in the same place because he wanted to talk business with Phi'."

"Oh... and like this, he won't fall asleep before we arrive there, krub?" He didn't know if it would be easier to change the date to another day. But if it's an urgent business, then they had to talk today only. Even so, he was afraid of offending him if he had to wait for a long time. "Phi' Jakk how about you go talk to him first? After Peem finishes the job, he will follow afterward."

Jakkapad shook his head. If he had to talk first without having to wait, he would have finished talking already. He was not a talkative person. As for Gray, if it's about work, he isn't that playful. In fact, he was a person who only shows his true personality when he is with a close person only.

"Phi' wants Peem to go and listen as well."

Because he had decided that he had to let the little one know everything related to him… so that later on he would not have to sit to overthink again.

"Then Peem will hurry to finish the work first na krub~," Peempad grinned with joy. He was in a good mood that also showed on his face like a child. It was an adorable gesture that made everyone passing by to smile, not even sparing those sitting in the wheelchair.

"Let's go now, in case the people might have arrived already," Jakkapad warned until the person had almost forgotten about it and became wide-eyed. He nodded his head and walked over to push the wheelchair to bring him inside.

The place used to make appointments was beside the resort which was the closest to the beach area at the venue. When both of them arrived the big truck had already been waiting. All the employees were slowly unloading the car. It was only then that the foreman walked up to look for Peempad and raised his hand to pay homage to them both.

"Khun Peem, Khun Jakkapad." (*Khun-Mr.)

"Uncle Moo(*moo->pig)… everything is ready, isn't it?" Peempad raised his hand respectfully to pay back his greetings. Before becoming the boss here, Uncle Moo used to work alongside his father as a confidant and he has been familiar with him since childhood.

"Krub, Khun Peem. It's fine now. If anything is lacking it’s not that much. We can bring it tomorrow morning, just in time."

"Okay. Then uncle, let the porters go to the beach and start preparing things. Peem will explain the new diagram one by one again."

"Krub, Khun Peem."

When the foreman had already returned to order finishing the job, Peempad turned back to Jakkapad and spoke in a caring tone.

"Peem has to go see the event. Where does Phi' want to go rest exactly, krub? Peem will guide you there."

"Let's go," Jakkapad replied smoothly without forgetting to show a smile allaying the other person. "Wait, if Phi’ wants to go somewhere, he will push the car himself. But Phi' would like to see Peem around there."

"Okay, Peem will hurry and come over." The young man bowed to squeeze the big hands again as an etiquette to bid farewell. In return, his hand was squeezed too and then he walked towards the worker who was unloading the car.

The owner of the tall figure looked at the shadow of the other person until it was out of his vision. He remained sitting there, even though his little boy had gone away. Peempad appeared again after the last thing was unloaded from the car. He didn't know if he turned around just then to see him reach or because he was always interested in him. After knowing that he was staring at him and waving his hand like that Jakkapad didn't wave back, but instead chose to smile at him. The lighting especially brought to be used for the flower arrangements at night was so bright that it wasn’t difficult to see the areas at all. He saw the little boy grinning once more before turning around to explain the work to the others and listening further.

The attractive guy still looked attractive despite how busy his face looked. The expression was so true in order but in conflict with having to turn to him almost every minute; it made Jakkapad unable to help but laugh. He decided to point his hand to go to the beach when Peempad turned to look. Then he used force to push the wheelchair out by himself to not distract the person working.


In fact, the night inland sea was the place that Jakkapad liked the most. He had been to the sea once when Gray was still in France. He remembered at that time Mintra had punished him by staying in a dark room for days. She also issued him orders to sever all relations with Gray as a friend. Looking from outside, others might think that it’s because Gray brought him a mischief. But Jakkapad clearly knew what the truth was...

Gray was too influential... even when he was just a kid. But in the future, it might cause her inconvenience later on.

And it was not entirely wrong what the woman had thought... Gray must have brought her hardships, for sure.

Even though at that time he would obey Mintra’s every order but the matter of Gray was an exception. His only true friend; he was a person who resembled his habits and who he was also compatible with. Why should he have to cut him off just because of a terrible woman's words? They acted as if they didn't know each other even though they secretly contacted each other all this time. And Jakkapad was skilled enough to evade until no one was caught.

Even though it was a wrong scheme that Gray came here, which means Mintra must have known by now that they are still friendly with each other. But right now it’s insignificant already.

"You... What are you doing here, krub?" The sweet and eloquent voice spoke softly in English from behind which made the sharp eyes gaze at the glistening deep sea. He didn't even consider to turn and look. It was the other person instead who came in front of him and leaned her pretty face close to him.

"Khun, krub."

"Go away." The cold voice made the owner of the white face drawback slightly but after a short moment, she could smile again.

"My name is Maria krub, and you..."

The second the pale hand was about to touch the rough cheeks the fierce pair of eyes suddenly lifted and met hers and the big hand extended to grasp the small wrist tightly not losing strength. The injured young woman was pale white before she shrieked loudly as she was pushed back onto the ground while the other one followed and overlayed her body. She gasped as she was clenched by a large hand around her throat as if to kill her.

"I might be crippled... but it doesn't mean that I can't kill anyone." He whispered the words next to her ear like he wanted to drive it deep into her memory. His eyes flushed with water started to become blurry due to lack of breathing air. But before his consciousness slipped away, someone's voice sounded loudly in the surrounding darkness.

"Phi' Jakk!" Peempad rushed to hug the tall man from behind. He muttered, calling the other party's name repeatedly as if to help restore his consciousness until the hand that nearly killed someone's life had loosened. The woman who was almost dead moved backward hurriedly, then got up and ran away leaving the two guys alone in two completely different moods.

One was restless with anger. The other one was restless with concern.

Peempad moved forward. Both hands supported Jakkapad's cheeks so that those absent-minded eyes could look up to meet with his.

"Phi' Jakk... look at Peem's face... look at Peem."

"Peem..." the bright eyes of the person were shivering.

"Krub... Phi'." Peempad forced a smile even though his heart wanted to cry.

"Peem..." he tightened his thin waist into an embrace as if fearing the other person would disappear. The sharp face clung to the smaller shoulders, while his large body trembled as Peempad had never seen before. "Phi’ couldn’t control himself... When Peem was absent Phi’ definitely couldn't control himself..."

"It's alright krub~. Phi' Jakk, It's fine," the person spoke in a consoling voice only, while his voice was trembling. Not because of fear but because of the heartbreak that he was not closeby when Phi’ Jakk needed him.

They were hugging each other like that without any signs of letting go. It took a long time for Jakkapad to be conscious of it. He moved slowly. The fingertips raised to spread the white cheeks gently while his eyes still looked at a clear face that clearly showed concern.

"Don't make a face like that."

"Phi' Jakk, are you okay?" Peempad hurriedly asked. The hand raised to hold the finger of the other party tightly.

"It's alright."

He wasn't lying ...

It's because Peem was here, so it was alright.

"What exactly happened? Peem saw Phi' Jakk... "almost killed her.

“Mintra's people,” Jakkapad replied without hiding. He decided to hold Peempad to embrace him again because he didn't want the other party to see his expression at this moment... “Phi’ took several months to recognize the faces of everybody involved with Mintra. That woman was one of them.”

She pretended to speak in English But the French accent that came with it made me realize something was off.

"Just now if Peem had not come..." Peempad embraced him tightly with more strength when he thought about that moment. He heard the sound of Phi' Jakk chuckling before he answered with a smooth voice.

"Phi' might have killed her already," the person paused a little when he could feel the backplate jerking lightly. He caressed the other more tightly as if fearing that he would be pushed away and then abandoned.

"Are you afraid?"

The head tucked in his chest, swayed continuously; almost immediately.

"A little shocked but I'm not afraid." Peempad left his body to look up at the man who still held his arm tight. "Peem knows that Phi' Jakk will never act like that."

"But Peem saw that Phi' almost..."

"That's because Phi' Jakk was overpowered by his emotions. When Phi' began to regain consciousness, he  became aware of himself."

"And what if Phi' was still not conscious?" He continued to ask.

“Phi' will think of Peem's face before he does it like that, trust on this,” spoke the man, smiling widely and then rushed himself to keep embracing. He felt safe in this embrace. It felt so good that he didn't want to let it go.

"Hmm, it must really be like that," admitted the young man frankly. He thought of Peempad almost all the time. If he hadn't been called then, he believed that soon the image of a little boy's sparkling eyes would appear in his memory until he accidentally let go of his hands.

"Peem has already left the job with Uncle Moo. A little more and it's done. Let's go back. Tomorrow, I will check it out and revise again in the morning." Peempad said and fleed again in a regrettable manner. He helped to lift the patient to sit on the wheelchair as usual. But before he could walk to push the wheelchair, the slender hand was held back again.

"Thank you."

The audience blinked repeatedly before a beautiful smile appeared on his face.

"With my pleasure, krub~."

After arriving at the hotel and going upwards to take a shower they managed themselves to be ready. Peempad brought Jakkapad to Gray's room as they had discussed with each other. The room Gray was staying in was the main room of the hotel with only a few rooms. But it seemed to have been reserved by one person. In front of the room were two bodyguards standing with their dark faces. But after seeing that it was Jakkapad, they bowed their heads and invited them to go inside quickly.

"Thank you, krub~." Peempad responded when he saw the person in the wheelchair not saying a word.

The room was spacious inside, befitting the status of the person using the service. Peempad saw Gray's tall figure sitting and waiting on the sofa beforehand. He snickered a little when he saw the owner of the room in a black sheep patterned nightsuit. But before he could greet, Gray who had just turned around to see him lifted his finger and touched his lips as a sign of silence beforehand.

At first, Peempad still didn't understand why he was told to be silent when there was only them. But when he pushed the wheelchair to bring Jakkapad closer, he saw that on the lap of a foreign man there was a thin figured person lying there. And the fact that the sleeping person had put on a white sheep patterned suit matched with Gray was not as shocking as...

"Muk" it was not the voice of Peempad. But it was Jakkapad's voice instead, whose face had a frown on his face and had become frighteningly stiff. He looked at Gray, who kept smiling in a relaxed manner before the fierce voice talked of a matter that Peempad didn't understand. "You said that you would not touch him."

"Ahead of time," Gray continued impromptu. He further said, "I said I would not touch the *kid ahead of time."[*Gray calls Pramuk as 'Kid/lamb' (◔‿◔) - subhii]

"…"

"Come on, King... It's been ten years now." [*He calls JAKK king... As the English meaning of Jakkapad is King - Subhii]

Not like Jakkapad didn't know that contract had been in existence for ten years and at this time, Pramuk was a grown-up enough to say that it was not the time yet. Just someone like Gray agreed to tolerate until now and he should be thankful for hundreds of rounds. Even around However, it was the little brother who was the most worrisome anyway.

Knowing this, he shouldn't have picked up the picture to see it since that time...

"Let's stop talking about my kid and talk about your matter. I still want to keep another of our promises." Gray shook his head lightly as he gently stroked the head of the kid dipped in his lap, which was as if to provoke the anger of the older brother present there. Peempad hurriedly held the hand of the person beside him because he was afraid that his Phi' Jakk would actually jump in to actually strangle his friend.

"Is that..." Peempad gently inserted Like he was not sure if he should ask but if he didn't ask, he would have been more confused until the end of the conversation. "What is the promise? Can you tell me?"

“Ah, can you tell him, King?” The person who was to be assassinated unknowingly now raised a smile. His expression seemed to be cheerful until Peempad began to want to release the hand that held Jakkapad. But before he could decide in his mind whether to release or not he had been pulled to sit down on the sofa first.

"Ten years ago, when Phi' knew Gray, we had two promises," Jakkapad chose to tell the person himself as well. Whatever Peempad was suspicious of, he would not hide it. He will not let the small child know from other people's mouths.

"The promise..."

"The first point was if Phi' allowed one of the pictures to be taken by Gray he would help until Phi' was released from Mintra's confinement."

"Picture..." the audience was puzzled. He couldn't understand why, just a single photograph made Gray so willing to help Jakkapad.

"This is the picture."

Peempad turned to look at the photograph that was in Gray's hand, ignoring the indignant eyes of Jakkapad with which he looked at his friend. The picture they were talking about was an old photograph that seemed to be well-preserved. In the Picture, a cute little boy was smiling at the camera and the person in the picture was Pramuk who was lying down in Gray's lap now.

"Phi' carried this picture in his bag when he was taken away by Mae. Who would have thought that after just picking it up and looking and it would be hit on by that guy almost immediately? Moreover, he dared to tear off the other half of the picture with Phi' and Tae in it." [ohkkk, whatt?!! ⊙.☉ - Subhii]

"So... tear off." No wonder there was a rip mark.

"Well, I only wanted a picture of this kid," the foreigner shrugged nonchalantly. He delicately collected and put the picture gently in his pocket as if he was afraid that if he exerted too much effort, the picture would be lost from his hand.

"Because Phi' saw that Gray was really interested in Muk… honestly, too much. Phi' asked him to promise not to touch Muk prematurely. Knowing this, I should have said he must not touch him for the rest of his life.” Jakkapad mumbled the following sentence softly letting Peempad be the only one to hear it.

"Phi' Jakk loves his siblings. It's really nice." Peempad smiled secretly when he saw that frustrated expression.

"Even after much time has passed and Phi' doesn't remember much memories that he had with his younger brothers but the photos I kept never let Phi' forget that Tae and Mook are the younger siblings who I must take care of... even if they have been torn away by people."

"If Peem knew beforehand that Phi' Jakk would leave then Peem would have found a picture of himself for Phi' to take with him as well," he said jokingly but then realized that it might make the other person to overthink again. He hurriedly turned to look at Jakkapad with concern but received a gentle smile in response.

"If Phi' knew it in advance then Phi' would have also come and asked for a picture of Peem." [AWW! (◕દ◕)- subhii]

They both smiled at each other like they were the only two in the world forgetting the owner of the room who was sitting quietly looking at his friend's never-seen attitude. Gray smiled sincerely when he saw that besides his important friend, there was an accomplice to take care of him already. Even though he acted like he was only thinking about the matters benefiting him all the time but he was also the one person who wanted Jakkapad to be as happy as anyone.

"Let's get to the point, it's better. So I can bring the kid back to sleep in the room," Gray said in a slightly more serious tone. And even if there was still a smile on his face, Peempad noticed a dark expression that he had shown absentmindedly anyway.

After being reminded, Jakkapad agreed to turn around and gave his attention to his friend again. He also wanted the little kid to go back to sleep as well. He seemed to be really tired after overworking.

"Come on," he said.

"The illegal data of the company after your mother took over the work by herself including all the wrong people has been compiled to keep; either from what you had gathered so far and also from that party that tried to bring the illegal jobs to offer me. The only thing that remained now is to wait for your command on when and where it should be disclosed. And you don't have to worry that your mother will blame you. There is absolutely no such matter but you might just have to go back to manage things in France for a while." Gray used English to explain to make him understand and to make it convenient for himself who was not very good at Thai.

Jakkapad listened to those words with a calm smooth face, even though he was thinking hard in his mind... He wanted Mintra to receive the consequences of her actions but then his heart was afraid; afraid of something.

"I respect your decision. What do you want to say?" Gray further talked and waited silently for an answer. Peempad didn't think of interrupting anything because for him, what Gray had said was not too difficult to comprehend.

"Today Mintra sent someone close to me together with Peem," Jakkapad decided to speak about his worries. "They can easily get to me. If Mintra can actually be put in prison and she happens to be really furious then I am afraid that Peem will be in danger."

"It's already dangerous now, King... It's just that your mother is still not daring enough to play until it is dangerous. Low-minded people like her; when it's time they must do it boldly to be certain. And if we still allow them to float and drift outside, they're going to have to command outdoors. It might be more than frightening to command from prison," said Gray truthfully without the same joking attitude as usual. "Listen, King… I know you don't want me to help any more than this. But if you want to protect the person next to you, agree to give up your dignity and let my people follow you. As soon as you send that mother of yours to jail, you won't need to worry about who might harm someone else. With all the matters cleaned up entirely, you can also gradually return to your people only."

"…"

"I spoke as a friend..." He paused for a moment before he looked down at the person close who was sleeping soundlessly, not likely waking up. "And help as a younger brother-in-law." [I wheezed!(╥﹏╥) - Subhii]

"Gray," Jakkapad stared at the man's face who established himself as his younger brother-in-law with fierce eyes. The tense atmosphere a moment ago had disappeared by half. And it helped the people who was sitting to have a good chance of breathing a little bit easier.

"Keep thinking, King. Don't forget now,  even if you have business collaboration with me or how many stock-shares you hold but your power is not much different from an ordinary person. If you're thinking of fighting with someone like that, it would be best to let me help you."

"…"

"It's the bond between a mother and a child, is that right?

Jakkapad raised his head instantly when he heard the question. The pair of sharp eyes shone with confusion. The brain ordered him to refuse it but the heart replied in another way.

"I…"

"Even if you had been hurt so much and how many years of planning have you done to take it all back but that is still your real mother. Because of that, you will be hesitant if you have to send her to jail by yourself, right?" The speech that hit his weak spot, kept increasing continuously. "Anyway... I also understand. So take your time and think well. But don't let it take too long until you lose."

"Um," he said.

"I don't want my kid to cry," said the man taking the sleeping man's white hand and pressing a kiss softly before the eyes of Jakkapad. But at this time he wasn't in the mood to pay attention to anything else.

"Peem, let's come back to the room." His tone of voice was weak as if the person was exhausted causing Peempad heartache. But he merely didn't know in what way he could comfort him. All he could do was to follow his words by taking the other person back to the room.

After they both left the room the one who had been closing his eyes all along slowly opened his eyes. Pramuk turned around to look for the owner of the lap before hugging his strong waist without saying a single word.

"If it was lamb... what kind of decision would you take?" Asked Gray indiscreetly, whispering while the hand was still gently stroking the head of the crybaby.

“I don't know,” a muffled voice replied. "I may not be brave enough to decide."

"Um..."

"What if it is you?" Pramuk raised his head and asked. In the blink of an eye, he saw that pair of eyes glistening so terrifyingly that he almost left his body if he hadn't been aware of holding himself.

"I'm not as kind as your Phi'. Because besides not sending the police, I will also cut them into pieces." Those words were completely contradicting the gentle face he was making when looking down at him. Pramuk clenched the black pajamas tightly and almost showed fear but when he heard the next sentence he stopped and moved in to hug the big man himself. "And if the person in pain is you ..."

"…"

"I will make him die alive."
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TALK: All pairs have been released. Who got on the Gray boat; the real owner has arrived.

[T/N - Haha! So all the couples are here now! I wonder how young was Pramuk back then in the picture!? (๑•﹏•). Gray seems *cough* YANDERE! Not like I am hating it! (◕દ◕)- Subhii]