CH 1: About The Other Day...

Sorry that I took this book off. I was fixing all the errors I found.

- Wan <3

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"Sir, you have to attend a business party tonight at eight. I hope you remember," Mew reminded his boss. Gulf nodded, "And you will be accompanying me, right?" Gulf hated these business gatherings. He would usually have his mom, the chairwoman, attend those. But to his bad luck, his old man had to take her on a date today out of all days. If a single old man walks up to me with his daughter, I mean it! dad will see the worst of his son, Gulf gritted his teeth thinking of it.

Well, Gulf was a bachelor and handsome. 'Handsome'? That would be such an understatement. Gulf Kanawut, the CEO of GD Corporation, the young multi-billionaire who established his own company without any support from his parents at the age of 21. He did not only have a lot of money but also a godly physique. He was a tall man with milky white skin. His face was of an angel, a tenderly sharp jawline, thick brows, cute pointy nose, large eyes, shiny black hair. His hair were usually done in a side partition way falling at the end of his forehead, with natural curls. Too bad that he was not an angel by nature but the devil himself.

Gulf could ruin anyone in the blink of an eye. He had many enemies but none dare go against him. Gulf trusted no one but his parents, his only friend and his team. They were the only ones he needed to trust. Nobody else matters. Only his team that was composed of ten people had ever seen his lenient self.

All of them his secretaries, dealing with different situations. But the most trusted one stayed to be Mew. Gulf trusted Mew blindly and he was confident that Mew would never betray him. His own parents weren't so trusted by him, but a mere secretary was. But his parents weren't offended, in fact they were happy that their son had such an amazing person beside him.

"Okay then, go and get ready for it. Come get me at seven in the evening." Gulf said as he rose from his desk. Mew bowed, "Yes sir," and left.

"Let's go!~ And face those oldies who try to set you up with their daughters! Yay!" Gulf said to himself in a gloomy and sarcastic manner.

*Night*

***PARTY HALL***

GULF'S POV...

Here I am! At this god damn party. At least the decorations are bearable. Unlike the others I remember that were so fucking fancy. This one is rather classy and subtle. Yeah right, I still have to meet Mr. Yang, the host for tonight. We have had pretty good relations with his company, and no obstructions yet. I hope it stays that ways.

Speak of the devil, there comes Mr. Yang. He is accompanied by a lady looking much younger than himself. Who is she? I know that he is an old man who loves having 'fun' and keeps changing 'toys'. Mew leaned closer to me, "The girl with him is Alice Yang, his daughter" Did he read my mind? I hope he did. I hope he always will continue to be like this.

"There you are, the youngest businessman around", Mr. Yang greeted me. I just bowed lightly. The girl behind him, his daughter, was smiling at me but I didn't look twice. "Hope you are enjoying yourself tonight. Such a rare occasion that you attend instead of the chairwoman", he is referring to my mom. I looked him straight in the eyes before proceeding to speak. I told him, "Well, my parents decided to go on a date today as they are still on really good terms even after all these years" It was a pure scoff.

How could one go around fooling after getting married. To me marriage is a sacred thing. I would never marry someone whom I cannot spend my life with. I don't want to be cheated once I decide to dedicate my life to them. One thing I know, I would never look at others after I am married. The only one I will have my eyes on is going to be my husband.

Yes, you heard it right. Husband. I am gay, and I am open about it. But still some people try set me up with their daughters. My parents? They're totally fine with it. My mom might be old but she is open minded and loves to imagine her own son with handsome men. My dad is fine as long as I don't end up hurting myself. They never forced me to do anything, I've always been my own boss. And I always will be.

"By the way, this is my daughter, Alice," this old man really is something. "I kind of noticed that," I said blankly. "Well won't it be wonderful for both our businesses if you two could turn into something beautiful?" I do commend him for his creativity. I am bored of those direct proposals. But this oldie is trying indirectly direct words. That's good for a change. "I would like to remind you that I am gay" my blunt words. But this old man won't give up! He spoke again, "Well, I happen to have a son too. Only if you're interested"

Agh! Fuck it! I have no other choice.

I put my arm around my secretary's wait. Mew was shocked for a fraction of second but then understood what to do. Mr. Yang and his daughter seemed a little confused. "Sorry, I'm not interested in anyone else but my man" I smiled gently at Mew. 'My man' I like the sound of it. Also, my smile was not fake. I really want him to be mine, but he has no clue. And I am too afraid to lose him to confess my feelings. Mew blushed. HE. BLUSHED. Damn it! How is he so adorable? I know that the blush isn't fake. He is too bad at acting to fake a blush. When I felt that the old man was about to speak again, I cut his chance. "I'm really sorry, I can't be with someone I do not love. And the only one I love is him" I said, still looking at my adorable secretary.

Now, now, I know it doesn't really make sense how a man like Mew is adorable. He is nearly as tall as me. His shoulders are broader than mine that make him look huge in front of me, when I am taller. His eyes are small yet so big, I could drown in their depth, I swear. His jawline is sharp. His hair slightly brown and always swept back. If he was mine, I would never let him expose that forehead. Does he realize the wonders that handsome face does to the people around?

But he is adorable to me. In an intimidating way. I love him so much.

Mr. Yang just left after staring at us for a while. Finally! I can go home and sleep.

*MONDAY*

***OFFICE***

AUTHOR'S POV...

It had been two days to the incident at the party. Gulf had no chance to speak with Mew after that. The weekend interfered. Gulf had decided to reveal his feelings to Mew. He was sort of prepared for a rejection. He knew, Mew is distant from others and only seemingly close to two other secretaries of Gulf. Wan and Win, to name. Those three seemed pretty close. Mew was someone who would separate his personal and professional life perfectly. So, if  Mew rejects him, Gulf knows at least this, that Mew won't quit his job. Even if he will ignore him, Gulf was fine as long as he could see Mew in front of his eyes everyday.

Just when Gulf was revising all the points he had to talk to Mew, the said man entered his office. Mew greeted Gulf like he always does. "Mr. Kanawut, I would like to ask for a little vacation," of course, Mew had a letter about it in his hands. Gulf nodded as he took in the words. "But, can I ask why?" Gulf would miss him dearly. Mew lowered his head, "I just wanted to have a few days to myself. Nothing much," Mew continued when there was no response, "I get t if you deny it. As there is a lot of work to be done." Gulf knew Mew's sincerity to his work.

Mew had not taken a day off in a long time now. He did need a break from all this stress to detox his mind a little.

Gulf suddenly wanted to confess now. He thought that Mew might get time to think about it. "About the other day... Thank you for helping me. And, I'm sorry if you were uncomfortable," Gulf begun. Mew smiled reassuringly, "No need for that. You are my boss and it is my duty to help you if in my power" Damn! the effect you have on me, Mew~ Gulf would love to kiss those smiling lips in front of his eyes. "But there is something I need to tell you..." only now did the nervousness hit this man. Mew nodded once, ushering him to continue.

"That day, at the party when I said that I love you-" Gulf was cut by Mew who was smiling in an obliged manner. Mew said, "It's fine, sir. I know that the words were needed then. I didn't get my hopes up for anything. I know it was all an act." Those words hurt Gulf somewhere. Maybe an invisible knife was stabbed in his chest, right at his heart. Gulf corrected it, "NO! I really meant it when I said it"

Mew's eyes were wide in shock. No! Mew, you're not going to be a rich man's toy, Mew told himself. Mew defended himself, "It's okay as long as it is a joke Mr. Kanawut" His voice was a little raised. Gulf was taken aback. Never had he ever heard this tone of Mew. "But I'm not joking. I really do love you," Gulf's voice was softer than before. He was breaking down, slowly... painfully slow. He had imagined a straight rejection, but not this furious tone. Why was Mew being furious? He could just reject, but he chose to make Gulf feel like a sinner.

"Mr. Kanawut, I'm sorry if I ever gave you hope, but I never meant to," Mew said. Gulf was stupefied in his chair. Mew spoke more, "And if it was my care for you, I was just doing my job as your personal secretary. I never desired to be anything more than that," Mew's words were poison to Gulf. "It is very unprofessional of you to feel so. I am not a toy for someone rich to play with and then throw away," Mew still had more to say. "And if you contain this feeling of your, I don't mind resigning"

No! Gulf couldn't lose Mew. And what is this with the 'toy' thing? Mew was a person to Gulf, the person he loved with all his heart. Gulf never saw him as a use and throw thing. Gulf knew they needed a break. "I know that feelings can't be forced. I am not forcing you to like me. I just wanted to let you know my heart. And, about the vacation you want, I grant it. You can start now," Gulf tried leaving no place for a conversation. Mew left the room, furious.

I'm never falling for this anymore, one time was enough to hurt me. I'm already too far away from repair, Mew's mind told him. He was in a hurry to leave, he didn't want others to be victim of his rage. He was at his desk, packing his stuff. "P'Mew, I need your help," Wan, a newbie to the team approached him. Mew glared at her, she was shook by this look. "Not now, Wan. I'm leaving for today," Mew announced as he stormed away. The clumsy girl was left frozen on her spot.

"But, the Chairwoman just came..." Wan was talking lowly to air. Well, she did say something important. The Chairwoman, Fon Kanawut, who was also Gulf's mom had come to pay him a visit. Point to be noted, Fon heard the conversation between Mew and Gulf. She knew something about Mew, and was ready to be a little selfish for her son.

"It's okay, dear" Fon said to Wan who was pouting her nervousness and anxiety away. "I'll visit some other day" Fon patted Wan's shoulder and left.

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First chapter of my new story! And sorry, I wasn't good with Mew's anger as I am still learning to right such scenes.

Gulf confessed to Mew already!

Mew has some unhealed scars and they haunt him.

Just what does Fon know about Mew and how selfish can she be?

Please vote and comment.

- Wan <3