Chapter 102 Where Love Begins And End

On the way to Skyview Hotel, Asnee drove past the old high school. He got off the road suddenly and drove to the high school where he and Santichai used to attend. The car stopped not far from the school gate, and the students were leaving school one after another. He suddenly saw himself walking side by side with Ruangsak and Somsak, while Santichai was slowly following behind them.

(Memory)

Asnee puts his arms around Somsak and Ruangsak's shoulders. "Tonight, we're going to play my new game at my house. I heard it's very cool," Asnee said happily.

Somsak said, "Let's stop by my house and let my mother know."

"Yes, I have to call my mother," Ruangsak said. "I'll be in big trouble if I stay up late with you without informing her."

Asnee turned to see Santichai still walking slowly behind them. He walked back, "Chai..."

Santichai hit Asnee's chest. He looked up, then quickly look down again. "Sorry..."

Asnee giggled and cleared his throat. "Well, unacceptable," he said sternly. "I must punish you."

Santichai looked up at Asnee again. "Huh? What punishment?"

Asnee lowered his head and whispered in Santichai's ear, "A kiss." He turned his head to look at Santichai's flushed face. He chuckled. "Just kidding." He took Santichai's hand and quickly followed Ruangsak and Somsak.

(Memory End)

Sitting in the car, Asnee's tears slowly flowed down his cheeks. Although it was a memory of the past, it was a memory he never wanted to forget. Asnee continued to drive along the old street he used to walk carefree with Santichai. Back then, they had nothing, and riding a bicycle down this old street with Santichai on the backseat was his happiest memory. He drives past the abandoned building. On the top of this building is where he made a promise to himself that he would spend the rest of his life with Santichai. He suddenly remembered that moment when he sang Santichai's favorite song for Santichai, he laughed softly.

As Asnee drives down memory lane, he continues to drive down familiar streets. He drove to the other side of the city. He drives past the university and into the old neighborhood where he feels the happiest and saddest. In this small community, he and Santichai talked about their future and dreams. In this small neighborhood, he brought both heaven and hell to Santichai. He thought to himself that since this is where his love began, the love for Santichai should also end here.

Asnee parked the car in front of their old apartment building. Leaning on his cane, he walked slowly towards the building. Asnee climbed the stairs slowly, one flight after another, until he reached the fourth floor. He walked up to the short staircase leading to their apartment. He looked at the door and the number twenty were still there. He stood there for a while, and there seemed to be no sound coming from the small apartment, which meant that there was no one at home.

Asnee looked to the left and saw many clothes still hanging on many clotheslines. He stared at the flowerpots and the little stool. He suddenly saw Santichai washing their clothes while he was watering the plants. As he approached the two people in front of him, everything slowly disappeared.

Asnee closed his eyes, tears streaming down his cheeks. He reached into his pocket and pulled out his phone. After a few rings, Decha picked it up. "Ai Frank, I... I won't go to your brother and KK's engagement party," Asnee said hoarsely. "I'm sorry. Ai Frank... if you see my mom, please give her a hug and tell her I'm sorry for not being able to be the perfect son she wanted."

Decha asked, "Ai Nee, where are you?"

Asnee said, "Ai Frank, you listen to me, if you find Chai, please tell him I love him, I'll be waiting for him where it all started. If he misses me, he can come and see me."

Decha stood up with a yelp, yelling, "Ai Nee! Mung...Where the hell are you?"

Asnee whimpered, "Ai Frank, I'm tired... I don't have the heart to go look for Chai anymore."

Decha said angrily, "I won't tell Chai anything, you have to tell him yourself." He was about to say Asnee's name again, but Asnee had already hung up the phone.

Asnee put the phone on the bench and refused to answer Decha's call. The phone kept ringing, so he decided to turn it off, put it back inside his jacket's pocket, and walk over to the flowerpot. He pushed the larger pot to the left and found Santichai and his names still visibly engraved on the floor.

Asnee giggled. "After so many years, you are still here," he said sadly.

Asnee stood up slowly using his cane. He walked slowly to the edge of the building, looking down at the street. He felt the wind blowing over his face, and felt the warm tears suddenly turn cold. He knew deep down that he was ready to leave everything behind.

Asnee murmured, "Santichai..."

From outside the hotel not too far away from the front door, Mrs. Siriporn heard Decha screaming Asnee's name. She rushed in and found that Decha was still calling Asnee's name. She rushed over and grabbed Decha's arm. Mrs. Siriporn looked at Decha and asked, "What did Asnee say to you?"

Decha's face suddenly turned pale. He looked at Mrs. Siriporn said with trembling lips, "I think Asnee is going to kill himself as we speak. He called to say goodbye."

Mrs. Siriporn fell back into Laddawan's arm. "Auntie," she grabbed Mrs. Siriporn.

Decha rushed into the party and dragged Danya out of the party; KK followed closely behind Decha and Danya.

Danya frantically asked, "Pi, what are you doing? It's too late to stop us now."

"I will not stop you and KK. I need to know where Santichai is and his phone number," Decha said.

Danya said, "I promise KK I won't tell you. Last time I told you and he didn't talk to me, and he even..."

Standing behind Danya, KK said, "We don't know where Santichai is. No matter how many times you ask us, the answer is the same."

"This is a life-or-death situation, tell me!" Decha demanded. "You have to tell me where Santichai is now. You tell Santichai to call Asnee now."

KK said, "I can't."

"Asnee was about to commit suicide. He just called me to say goodbye," Decha said.

Danya was taken aback, "Really? Asnee, your best friend is going to commit suicide because of Santichai? Is he really worth dying for?"

Mrs. Siriporn fell to her knees and grabbed KK's leg. "If you know where Santichai is, ask him to save Asnee's life."

"I don't know where he is or his phone number. I just know where he works," KK said.

Decha grabs KK by the collar. "At this moment, you are still lying. What are you trying to prove?" He shouted. "You are engaged to my brother now, there is no reason for you to hide the whereabouts of Santichai. If Asnee dies, you will never be able to be with Danya. I swear to God."

Danya said, "Pi, KK is telling the truth. We don't know his phone number. He lives in that old building, and he said he was waiting for someone, but I forced him to sign the contract and kicked him out of his unit a few days ago."

Decha suddenly remembered the old apartment that Santichai and Asnee shared in college. He said, "I know where Asnee is. I'm taking your car."

Danya "Well..." He quickly rummaged through his pockets but couldn't find the car keys. "I think I forgot it on the table inside."

KK threw his car keys to Decha. "Although I don't like Asnee very much, I don't want to see him die," he said. "You go to him and tell him that the most hurtful people from his action are Santichai and his parents if he dies."

Decha looked at KK and said, "Thanks."

Danya said, "I'll tell Mom and Dad. Go save your friend."

"I can't believe it," said a woman walking past them. "How is it possible that someone actually goes to the scene and streams it on TikTok instead of trying to convince that person not to commit suicide. People these days only care about the views they get and forget about compassion."

Decha asked, "What's wrong?"

The woman said, "Someone streaming live video of a man about to commit suicide."

Decha quickly grabbed the woman's phone and Mrs. Siriporn started sobbing. "Asnee, don't do this," Mrs. Siriporn pleaded in tears.

The webcast was too far away, so it was impossible to determine whether the man was Asnee, but the man's body structure was similar to Asnee's. Also, Asnee just called to say goodbye to Decha, so in Decha's heart, there is no doubt that this person is Asnee.

Decha's heart started beating wildly. "Ai Nee, don't do it," Decha said while holding the phone tightly.

Suddenly, the person on the roof jumped off the building and Mrs. Siriporn screamed and fell into Laddawan's arms. Decha looked at the screen in despair. He returned the woman's mobile phone to her.

Danya quickly grabs Decha. "Pi," he asked worriedly. "Are you alright?"

Decha said sadly at lost, "Ai Nee..." He looked at Danya. "Ai Nee... Ai Nee is dead. My best friend is dead."