I think you should forgive him.

The silence in the car was heavy on their way home. Anurak kept stealing glances at New, making him very uncomfortable.

When he couldn't bear it again, New parked the car and turned to his friend.

"Why are you stopping?" Anurak asked in bewilderment.

"Say whatever you want to say." New blurted out.

"I…" Anurak took a deep breath. "Can you just explain what just happened over there?"

"It's like he said. He thought I liked you and tried to get rid of you so he could be with me."

"You are both men, why will he do that? Are you gay?" Anurak's eyes shone with shock and incredibility.

Seeing that intense disbelief in Anurak's eyes New shifted in his seat. His heart started beating very fast. "Do you have a problem with that?" He asked solemnly.

"No….I don't. I have gay friends back at home. It's just that I didn't know. Why didn't you tell me?"

"Didn't think it was necessary." New shrugged, trying to be casual as relief flooded his tightened chest.