Chapter 26: AliveKit:“Earth!” Prem’s voice forced Kit to open his eyes as Earth’s hands were ripped off of him.Kit found Prem standing between the two of them, blocking his attack with both hands before he pushed Earth back hard enough that he stumbled to the ground, falling onto his back.“Get the fuck away from us, Prem!” Earth hissed, his anger no longer under his control. “You have no idea what this son of a bitch has done! Don’t come in between us!”“Stop it already!” Prem hissed back, standing in front of Kit like a shield. “Anything you want to solve or fix can be done in a civilized conversation! Do not make a scene here!”It was only then that both Earth and Kit looked around at the crowd that had suddenly started forming around the stone tables. People stopped on their way to class to look at all the fuss going on and it had drawn other curious souls to the ground as well.Earth hadn't realized it, but their conversation hadn't been as quiet as he had wanted it to be.“Co
Chapter 27: Better Left UnknownKit:Right as the bell rang for class, both Kit and Earth all but jumped out of their seats, but had to wait until the teacher left before they could hurry over to Ben’s table.“We need to talk.” Kit told him urgently. “Let’s go to the terrace, so we can talk in private before Prem gets here.”Ben closed his textbook on a sigh. “Did you guys have breakfast? I’m hungry.”It was only then that he realized that not only Kit himself, but all three of them had skipped breakfast.“Let’s text Prem to get us lunch from the cafeteria on his way here.” Kit suggested. “It’ll be better if he comes in late. It’ll buy us more time to talk.”“I agree with him.” Earth sighed, looking at Ben. “Let’s get to the terrace first?”“Alright,” Kit took out his new phone. “Does anyone have his number memorized? I…think we all lost our phones yesterday.”Much to their surprise, Ben took out a brand new phone himself before he texted Prem and let him know about the change of plan
Chapter 28: The ReasonKim:“Sire…are you sure this is a good idea?” Aawut asked Kimhan for probably the thousandth’s time as they got off their private helicopter at the shores of Pattaya city, right outside The Paradise Resort, which was one of Kimhan’s many legal businesses.“Aawut…” Kim sighed, rubbing at his temples as the helicopter blades finally stopped their rotation and the ear-splitting noise finally came to an end, giving everyone instant relief.“Kit and Kaya have a right to know, I understand that.” He told his right hand man. “But how do you expect me to tell them that I came here to look for their father, who has just robbed another Jao por (mafia don) and run away with the money?”“But what if he contacted either of them?” Aawut insisted. “Wouldn’t it help us find him sooner? Pattaya is filled with all kinds of thugs. He could easily be taking shelter at any of the organized crime groups in the city or forming a gang of his own right now.”“Forming a group isn’t as ea
Chapter 29: Enemy’s EnemyKim’s P.O.V“The Russian’s aren’t locals,” Kim cursed out. “How the hell did they come in contact with him?”And when had the Russian mafia made base in Thailand without the knowledge of any of the Chao Pho families?Some traders now and then weren’t unheard of. In fact, some of the suppliers that came from overseas to trade weapons and drugs were members of the Bratvas. But an entire clan with a don residing here in Pattaya? That wasn’t something Kimhan had expected to hear.“At the south of the Central Market area, the Russians have set up their base in one of the warehouses.” Aawut informed Kim. “The base didn’t exist until about two months ago, but according to the locals here, one of the gang leaders was killed in an open fire between the gangs and they had taken over both the gang’s members and their hideout as well as their remaining stash.”“And now they’re operating out of that base while using their men to do their dirty work.” Kim grit his teeth to
Chapter 30: Keeping Secrets Kit: “No…because I won’t be staying here much longer.” Kit, Earth and Ben stared at their friend in surprise and confusion. “What?” Prem looked down at his meal, not answering the others as he continued to stay silent. The three boys exchanged nervous glances, wondering what this was all about, but not being able to find a reasonable explanation. “Prem?” Ben finally spoke up. “What did you just say and explain in details what it meant.” However, Prem shook his head, smiling at his friends like he hadn't said anything at all. “Nothing. You guys must have heard me wrong. Let’s get back now. The bell is about to ring.” Just as Prem said so, the bell signaling the end of lunch hours, rang loud and clear, all over the university and the four boys got up from the floor, dusting off their garments as they headed back downstairs to attend classes. Kit however, kept looking at Prem from the corner of his eye and he felt like he could tell almost instinctiv
Chapter 31: UnexpectedKit:Kit blinked rapidly…his mind racing as he tried to process what he had just witnessed.So many emotions rushed through him that he could hardly even keep track of what he was feeling…that was until he felt someone tug at his shirt from behind.Startled, he looked back to find Nong Kohsoom, P’Kim and P’Kla’s youngest sister, standing behind him with a worried look on her face.Before he could say anything, Som had taken a hold of Kit’s hand and was dragging him back inside the mansion once again and this time, Kit followed behind her reluctantly, not knowing what else to do.Som took them up the spiral staircase to the first floor where all their rooms were located, all the while they kept looking back to make sure that no one, especially P’Kla or P’Kanya, wasn’t following them.Finally, the two of them came to a stop right outside Som’s bedroom and she let go of his hand, panting with her hands on her knees as her tiny form tried to catch up with the lack o
Chapter 32: Awkward ConversationsKit:Kit stood next to his sister on his balcony that overlooked the vast gardens of the Ayutthaya mansion.It should’ve been a joyous reunion, after all Kit had been through a life and death scenario not too long ago and meeting his sister after a long time, even though it had been only a few days, after that incident…it felt surreal.However, now it just felt awkward.He hadn't expected to come home to find her kissing P’Kim’s older brother…And it was only after the thought had passed that he realized that he had just considered P’Kim’s mansion as his ‘home’.“So…it’s been a while…hasn’t it?” P’Kanya asked him hesitantly, rubbing her hands together constantly. “Sabai dee mai?” (How are you?)“Sabai dee khab,” (I’m fine) Kit nodded awkwardly. “How…”“Karthot…” Kanya lowered her head, feeling embarrassed. “I didn’t…I honestly don’t even know what I was thinking…but I was wrong…”“Mai pen rai na phi,” Kit shook his head, not wanting his sister to feel
Chapter 33: Counter AttackKim:P’First and a few other men from his famiglia hid in the shadows behind the warehouse that had once belonged to one of the local gangs in Pattaya, but was now the centre of the Russian trade.Their Don, Ivan Petrov, now welcomed Kimhan with open arms as he stepped out of his black SUV, surrounded by his most trusted men.“Sire…are we doing the right thing?” One of Kim’s men whispered to him through the listening devices that connected their team together.The connection extended to P’First as well; however, his end of the line was currently being blocked by their tech team, who were remotely surveying the area with the help of satellite navigation.That team was being led by Aawut himself. He had wanted to be in the field, being more compatible with most forms of combat and firearms than being behind the screen, but his current condition didn’t allow him to be anywhere near the field. And even though he hated it. Aawut understood that he would rather su