lady0fdarkness
Professional Lakorn Watcher
Author's note: This was meant to be a short story, but it looks like it's becoming a full fiction. Sorry about that. Hope you guys enjoy. 
Part 11
For the last few miles back to the hospital, Thanatorn sped down the road. He ached to hold his daughter and kiss his wife. Every mile and every second seemed like eternalty as he tried his best to reach them. The thoughts of her smile, her soft skin, her warm embraces, her beauty, and her kindness made him smile to himself. And his daughter, she's so fragile, so pure, and innocent. He longed to smell his newborn and cradle her tightly in his arms. But then all the reminder of what matters was interupted by the did that was done. He shook his head, trying to shake away the bad thoughts. How would he ever explain this to the women that he loves? How would he explain what an idiot he was for enlisting himself to go to war? Thanatorn tried to remind himself that everything was fine. That the war will be over soon. He'll go there, do what he's got to do, and then come home to them. It's that simple right?
Then up ahead, the hospital came into view. He breathe a sigh of relief and sped into the parking lot. Thanatorn swung the door open and dodged out a second after the car came into full park. He couldn't afford to waste anymore time that he has already wasted. He ran into the hospital's front entrance and disappeared into an elevator. He pushed the buttons repeatedly, feeling more, and more anxious. Finally, when he arrived at the right floor, he dodged out of the elevator, and ran towards Sayla's room.
Arrisa was sitting next to Sayla's bed, while Sayla was holding Nani. Thanatorn entered the room, panting, and trying to catch a breath. The ladies were startled, but both their eyes widened when they saw Thanatorn standing before them.
Thanatorn.. Sayla uttered under her breath, happy to see her husband.
And then when he caught a breath, he immediatly went over to the ladies, he gave Arrisa a hug, and then he went over to Sayla, hugged her, and buried his head softly on her chest. After he was satisfied, he then gave her a long kiss on the lips. He nearly melted when he kissed her. That was what he needed; to feel her warmth, the same familiar place that he fell in love with.
I'm so sorry for leaving you guys.. I came as fast I could... He uttered softly.
Sayla was a bit confused, but she kept silent, only holding on to him. She could feel him shiver slightly.
Thanatorn - I love you, I love you all.
Arrisa & Sayla - We love you too.
Thanatorn took a hold on Nani. Come here, my sweet angel, he whispered. He cradled her and held her close to him and closed his eyes, wanting to take in everything he can, before they come for him. Sayla and Arrisa looked at eachother in confusion and waited for an answer. They were caught off guard by Thanatorn's sudden behavior, but they somewhat understood.
Arrisa - P'Torn...? Is... everything okay?
Arrisa asked cautiously.
Thanatorn - Yes, Arrisa. Everything is fine now. I'm so happy to be here.
Thanatorn held on to his daughter and sat next to Sayla on the bed, so he can be in the company of both his wife and daughter.
Arrisa - So you're done with the errand you had to do right?
Thanatorn knew he wasn't the least done, but he just gave an answer they wanted to hear.
Thanatorn - Yes.........
For now, anyway, he thought sadly, but quickly smiled to hide any emotions he had.
Sayla - Darling... I'm just happy that you're here now. Don't go anywhere again okay?
Thanatorn swallowed hard, but he just nodded.
Sayla - I won't ask where you went, but whatever it is, don't go anymore okay? Stay here with me... Nani and Arrisa.
Thanatorn wanted to just punch himself in the face as he nodded, knowing that he will have to leave again. Arrisa raised an eyebrow as she watched her brother lie to his wife. She knew him to well. He stays very quiet when he is hiding something unpleasant. But Arrisa knew better than to bring it up now. She has decided to catch up with him when Sayla's asleep or when they are away from the room.
Thanatorn - So.. how's everything? What did the doctor say?
Thanatorn then remembered the check that the stranger gave to him. Later on, he was going to pay a visit to the adminstrator and give them their money, perhaps they would be able to find her a heart sooner.
Sayla - Everything is okay now, darling. Dr. Wiman said that I could go home in a few days.
She lifted up her hospital to review two small devices taped securely to her chest. It was a portable replca of the machine to help her heart pump blood to her body. Thanatorn then found himself stuttering after he saw those things on her chest.
Thanatorn - Baby.. wi...will... will those things.. err.. be safe?
Sayla - Yes, darling. Dr. Wiman said these things are state of the art. It's like a brand new heart, but it's only temporary until they can find me a permenant heart.
Sayla said weakly, but managed to give a warm smile.
Sayla - So everything will be okay. I can't wait to get out of this gown, wear my own comfortable clothes, and go home. Right now, we're just waiting on word from Dr. Wiman, so he can discharge me. I'm just so happy that you came in time, darling. Now.. my life is complete.
Thanatorn - Where is the doctor now? I..I.. need to see him.
Sayla - He was just here a few minutes ago. He said he was going to go prepare my discharge papers.
Thanatorn - Oh.. Baby, I will be right back okay? I want to speak to the doctor for a bit.
Sayla - Okay. Come back soon okay?
Thanatorn - I will.
Thanatorn handed the baby back to Sayla gently, and rose from the bed, and headed towards the door.
Arrisa - Wait, P'Torn! Wait for me!
Arrisa called out, but turned to Sayla and said, I'll be back P'Say, before she ran after Thanatorn. When they both disappeared out of the room, Arrisa ran and caught up with her brother, and walked along side him as he hurried down the hall to go to the adminstrative office.
Arrisa - P'Torn.. what's going on?? You're acting really strange.
Instead of answering her, Thanatorn just kept walking.
Arrisa - P'Torn??!! I know you're hiding something! Tell me??
Still no answer, but kept walking.
Arrisa - P'Torn???????!!!!!! Please! You're scaring me.
And that's when Thanatorn stopped to answer Arrisa. The siblings stood in the middle of the hallway while the nurses and other people in the hospital walked pass them.
Thanatorn - I got the money. I'm going to go give it to them and make them find her a heart.
Arrisa - Really?? That's great then!! Why didn't you say so?
A pause.
Arrisa - But... wait a minute.. how'd you come up with the money so quick???
Another pause.
Arrisa - P'Torn???? Did you do something bad?? Tell me!!!!!
Thanatorn - A man gave it to me.. I..I.. helped him along the way. His car... they were stranded. And then he invited me over to dinner and wrote me a check.
Arrisa - Really???!!!! Well that's great!!
Thanatorn - He doesn't know it yet, but I'm going to pay him back after I come back.
Arrisa - Huh?? Did he want his money back?
Thanatorn - No.
Arrisa - So why do you want to pay him back?? Maybe he gave it to you out of the kindness of his heart.
Thanatorn - I have to. It isn't our money.. and.. I have to make going there worthwhile.
Arrisa - I don't get it.. what are you talking about? Going where??
Thanatorn paused, feeling his vein throb in his head. And then he started the pace and kept walking again.
Arrisa - P'Torn, please don't do this. Please answer me! Going where??? ANSWER ME!!!!!!!
Arrisa didn't realized it, but she just yelled at the top of her lungs, causing some passerby to stop and stare. That's when Thanatorn stopped walking and hestinatly answered his sister.
Thanatorn - I'm going south... into battle. To help capture Sukham. And I will return with money and repay the man.
Arrisa felt the ground pulled out underneath her and her heart skipped a beat and felt nauseated all of a sudden.
Arrisa - What??????????????!!!!!!!!! Did they call you??
Thanatorn - No, I volunteered.
Arrisa - P'Torn! How could you!!!!!!!!!!!!! At a time like this?????
Thanatorn - You won't understand me, I know.
Arrisa - You're right!! I don't understand you! How could you do this????
Thanatorn - I did it for us, Arrisa. For the money...
And then Thanatorn paused as he thought of his hidden agenda. He also wanted to give his wife his heart when he dies in battle.
Arrisa - What you did was stupid, P'Torn!!!!!!!!!!!
Instead of replying, Thanatorn walked away. Not wanting to be reminded of his hasty plan that he now regrets. But what's done is done, and he had already gave them his word. And the $50,000 that was given to him will be returned, he thought. He'll go do his duty and return home, everything will be fine. At least he hoped so.
Arrisa was too shocked to move from that spot. She just stared at Thanatorn incredulously as he walked down the hall. Arrisa staggered back and leaned on a wall for support. She then covered her face and cried as people walked pass her. She thought the nightmare was coming to an end, but soon realized that it had just begun.
Part 12 coming up.
Part 11
For the last few miles back to the hospital, Thanatorn sped down the road. He ached to hold his daughter and kiss his wife. Every mile and every second seemed like eternalty as he tried his best to reach them. The thoughts of her smile, her soft skin, her warm embraces, her beauty, and her kindness made him smile to himself. And his daughter, she's so fragile, so pure, and innocent. He longed to smell his newborn and cradle her tightly in his arms. But then all the reminder of what matters was interupted by the did that was done. He shook his head, trying to shake away the bad thoughts. How would he ever explain this to the women that he loves? How would he explain what an idiot he was for enlisting himself to go to war? Thanatorn tried to remind himself that everything was fine. That the war will be over soon. He'll go there, do what he's got to do, and then come home to them. It's that simple right?
Then up ahead, the hospital came into view. He breathe a sigh of relief and sped into the parking lot. Thanatorn swung the door open and dodged out a second after the car came into full park. He couldn't afford to waste anymore time that he has already wasted. He ran into the hospital's front entrance and disappeared into an elevator. He pushed the buttons repeatedly, feeling more, and more anxious. Finally, when he arrived at the right floor, he dodged out of the elevator, and ran towards Sayla's room.
Arrisa was sitting next to Sayla's bed, while Sayla was holding Nani. Thanatorn entered the room, panting, and trying to catch a breath. The ladies were startled, but both their eyes widened when they saw Thanatorn standing before them.
Thanatorn.. Sayla uttered under her breath, happy to see her husband.
And then when he caught a breath, he immediatly went over to the ladies, he gave Arrisa a hug, and then he went over to Sayla, hugged her, and buried his head softly on her chest. After he was satisfied, he then gave her a long kiss on the lips. He nearly melted when he kissed her. That was what he needed; to feel her warmth, the same familiar place that he fell in love with.
I'm so sorry for leaving you guys.. I came as fast I could... He uttered softly.
Sayla was a bit confused, but she kept silent, only holding on to him. She could feel him shiver slightly.
Thanatorn - I love you, I love you all.
Arrisa & Sayla - We love you too.
Thanatorn took a hold on Nani. Come here, my sweet angel, he whispered. He cradled her and held her close to him and closed his eyes, wanting to take in everything he can, before they come for him. Sayla and Arrisa looked at eachother in confusion and waited for an answer. They were caught off guard by Thanatorn's sudden behavior, but they somewhat understood.
Arrisa - P'Torn...? Is... everything okay?
Arrisa asked cautiously.
Thanatorn - Yes, Arrisa. Everything is fine now. I'm so happy to be here.
Thanatorn held on to his daughter and sat next to Sayla on the bed, so he can be in the company of both his wife and daughter.
Arrisa - So you're done with the errand you had to do right?
Thanatorn knew he wasn't the least done, but he just gave an answer they wanted to hear.
Thanatorn - Yes.........
For now, anyway, he thought sadly, but quickly smiled to hide any emotions he had.
Sayla - Darling... I'm just happy that you're here now. Don't go anywhere again okay?
Thanatorn swallowed hard, but he just nodded.
Sayla - I won't ask where you went, but whatever it is, don't go anymore okay? Stay here with me... Nani and Arrisa.
Thanatorn wanted to just punch himself in the face as he nodded, knowing that he will have to leave again. Arrisa raised an eyebrow as she watched her brother lie to his wife. She knew him to well. He stays very quiet when he is hiding something unpleasant. But Arrisa knew better than to bring it up now. She has decided to catch up with him when Sayla's asleep or when they are away from the room.
Thanatorn - So.. how's everything? What did the doctor say?
Thanatorn then remembered the check that the stranger gave to him. Later on, he was going to pay a visit to the adminstrator and give them their money, perhaps they would be able to find her a heart sooner.
Sayla - Everything is okay now, darling. Dr. Wiman said that I could go home in a few days.
She lifted up her hospital to review two small devices taped securely to her chest. It was a portable replca of the machine to help her heart pump blood to her body. Thanatorn then found himself stuttering after he saw those things on her chest.
Thanatorn - Baby.. wi...will... will those things.. err.. be safe?
Sayla - Yes, darling. Dr. Wiman said these things are state of the art. It's like a brand new heart, but it's only temporary until they can find me a permenant heart.
Sayla said weakly, but managed to give a warm smile.
Sayla - So everything will be okay. I can't wait to get out of this gown, wear my own comfortable clothes, and go home. Right now, we're just waiting on word from Dr. Wiman, so he can discharge me. I'm just so happy that you came in time, darling. Now.. my life is complete.
Thanatorn - Where is the doctor now? I..I.. need to see him.
Sayla - He was just here a few minutes ago. He said he was going to go prepare my discharge papers.
Thanatorn - Oh.. Baby, I will be right back okay? I want to speak to the doctor for a bit.
Sayla - Okay. Come back soon okay?
Thanatorn - I will.
Thanatorn handed the baby back to Sayla gently, and rose from the bed, and headed towards the door.
Arrisa - Wait, P'Torn! Wait for me!
Arrisa called out, but turned to Sayla and said, I'll be back P'Say, before she ran after Thanatorn. When they both disappeared out of the room, Arrisa ran and caught up with her brother, and walked along side him as he hurried down the hall to go to the adminstrative office.
Arrisa - P'Torn.. what's going on?? You're acting really strange.
Instead of answering her, Thanatorn just kept walking.
Arrisa - P'Torn??!! I know you're hiding something! Tell me??
Still no answer, but kept walking.
Arrisa - P'Torn???????!!!!!! Please! You're scaring me.
And that's when Thanatorn stopped to answer Arrisa. The siblings stood in the middle of the hallway while the nurses and other people in the hospital walked pass them.
Thanatorn - I got the money. I'm going to go give it to them and make them find her a heart.
Arrisa - Really?? That's great then!! Why didn't you say so?
A pause.
Arrisa - But... wait a minute.. how'd you come up with the money so quick???
Another pause.
Arrisa - P'Torn???? Did you do something bad?? Tell me!!!!!
Thanatorn - A man gave it to me.. I..I.. helped him along the way. His car... they were stranded. And then he invited me over to dinner and wrote me a check.
Arrisa - Really???!!!! Well that's great!!
Thanatorn - He doesn't know it yet, but I'm going to pay him back after I come back.
Arrisa - Huh?? Did he want his money back?
Thanatorn - No.
Arrisa - So why do you want to pay him back?? Maybe he gave it to you out of the kindness of his heart.
Thanatorn - I have to. It isn't our money.. and.. I have to make going there worthwhile.
Arrisa - I don't get it.. what are you talking about? Going where??
Thanatorn paused, feeling his vein throb in his head. And then he started the pace and kept walking again.
Arrisa - P'Torn, please don't do this. Please answer me! Going where??? ANSWER ME!!!!!!!
Arrisa didn't realized it, but she just yelled at the top of her lungs, causing some passerby to stop and stare. That's when Thanatorn stopped walking and hestinatly answered his sister.
Thanatorn - I'm going south... into battle. To help capture Sukham. And I will return with money and repay the man.
Arrisa felt the ground pulled out underneath her and her heart skipped a beat and felt nauseated all of a sudden.
Arrisa - What??????????????!!!!!!!!! Did they call you??
Thanatorn - No, I volunteered.
Arrisa - P'Torn! How could you!!!!!!!!!!!!! At a time like this?????
Thanatorn - You won't understand me, I know.
Arrisa - You're right!! I don't understand you! How could you do this????
Thanatorn - I did it for us, Arrisa. For the money...
And then Thanatorn paused as he thought of his hidden agenda. He also wanted to give his wife his heart when he dies in battle.
Arrisa - What you did was stupid, P'Torn!!!!!!!!!!!
Instead of replying, Thanatorn walked away. Not wanting to be reminded of his hasty plan that he now regrets. But what's done is done, and he had already gave them his word. And the $50,000 that was given to him will be returned, he thought. He'll go do his duty and return home, everything will be fine. At least he hoped so.
Arrisa was too shocked to move from that spot. She just stared at Thanatorn incredulously as he walked down the hall. Arrisa staggered back and leaned on a wall for support. She then covered her face and cried as people walked pass her. She thought the nightmare was coming to an end, but soon realized that it had just begun.
Part 12 coming up.
