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“Mr. Suppasit is waiting for you at room B,“Gulf heard Mild, his manager telling him.
Surprised, Gulf look up with happiness shining in his eyes as he wore his jacket.
It’s 8pm and after a whole long day, he was finally done with his photoshoot.
Normally it wouldn’t take this long, but there were so many interruptions today that everyone just got weary.
“I didn’t know he was back…” Gulf muttered under his breath, not sure if he’s replying Mild or just talking to himself.
“Well, I don’t think he would inform anyone about his whereabouts~ Alright, go ahead, I’ll help you pack up and wait for you outside. If, there’s a change of plan” His manager paused for a moment and winked at him, “Remember to text me, okay?”
“Ahh… alright, thank you.” Gulf smiled shyly.
It’d been a year since this manager was assigned to him, but even after a year, he was still the introvert boy he is and would blush easily at others indication.
But as he walked his way to the designated room, Gulf’s heart started to beat uncontrollably just like earlier when Mild said his name.
He knocked on the room’s door twice before he heard a deep voice asking him to come in.
“Phi Mew…” Gulf greeted as he saw him sitting on the sofa.
Initially, Gulf hadn’t been comfortable in calling his name directly, but Mew had insisted on it and who was Gulf to deny him.
“You’re here.” Mew said as he waved Gulf over and patted on the space beside him on the sofa.
Just when Gulf sat down, Mew attacked the younger’s lips at once.
It had been approximately 2 weeks and a half since they last saw each other.
Mew was supposed to have an outstation job for 3 weeks, but he was now back earlier than as planned.
Both of them were equally eager and passionate in the kiss as their tongues snaked into each other’s mouth.
They didn’t break apart to breath as Mew found his hands finding its way into the younger’s shirt. He gently caresses his soft skin around the waist and then he pulled the younger into his lap for a deeper kiss.
It wasn’t until seconds later when they finally pull apart with Gulf still sitting on Mew’s lap.
Usually, their make out session would turn into a full blast love making scene.
But just when Gulf was about to take off his shirt, Mew stopped him from doing so.
He gave him a smile as he pinched his nose, “What an impatient kitty!”
Surprised that Mew stopped their activities, Gulf could only stare at the older wondering what was on his mind.
Then Mew explained, “I’ll be leaving in half an hours’ time, I doubt we can settle it all that soon and I don’t want to go to a meeting with a hard on.”
“Oh…” Gulf could only mutter but he still wanted to please the older man. “Maybe I can blow you? We have enough time for it…” He continued again, feeling shy.
Not answering his questions at once, Mew laughed as he ruffles the younger’s black mop of hair.
“No, we’re not going to do those at all.” He said as his eyes was looking at the younger warmly, “Mild told me, you hadn’t eaten anything since this early morning.”
Huh? Gulf thought, why the sudden turn of topic?
“So, you should eat now. There should be enough time to see you eat.” Mew said as he pointed towards the table with his chin.
Looking towards his indication, Gulf only realized there was a food warmer on the table beside the sofa.
“B-but…”
“No buts, you need to eat now before you faint of hunger. Mild told me how busy you were today.” Mew said as he grabbed the food warmer and opened it with Gulf still in his laps.
“It’s from your favorite store, but I’m sorry that I had to ask them to put lesser chilies than usual because I don’t think you should be eating it too spicy with an empty stomach okay?”
It was Pad Kaprao, his favorite food!!!
Although there was an obvious reduced of the red color spices, Gulf still couldn’t help feeling happy that the older had remembered his favorite food!
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No, Mew Suppasit was not his boyfriend or partner or any of that sort.
To be exact, it was almost 8 months ago when the older came into his life and pull him out from the trash place he was in.
Gulf was 23 years when he was fresh out of university. He was a normal boy that dreams of achieving his dream. Despite being an introvert, he had a dream that was so different from his personality. He wanted to be an actor, wanted to act out other people’s life and he was truly in love with it. He even had the talents for singing and composing songs then, but his parents had ignored it all. Because of his parents, he did not study the major he wanted, and when he said that he was serious on becoming an actor, his parents were so against him.
And after he quietly went for auditions for BL dramas and was caught red-handed by his parents, they cut him off at once after he confessed of being a bi.
They were completely disappointed to have him.
But he truly wanted to fulfil his dreams, whether being an actor or a singer, his dreams that made him feel so alive.
He went for auditions everywhere, he tried gigs here and there. But to his disappointment, no agency wanted to take him in. And soon, he was out of money, his bank is completely drained and he still have yet to find a stable job. He was desperate then and, in the end, he went for auditions that he filtered out before. And finally, his chances came when one of the agency company called him up offer him a place in the company.
Back then, Gulf was gullible and was just happy that he did not even think twice on signing his signature on the contract. And that was the start of his horrible nightmare. The company did not give him any jobs to do for one whole month, and even when there was, it was just a cameo or just to fulfil the numbers of people in a public event.
But since he had a lot of free time, he started to compose his very own song. And when he finally composed something that he was very satisfied, he gave the song to his manager, asking if he can release an album or just a single.
But, “This is rubbish! Just go to your corner and only come out when I call you to!” was his response.
That was the exasperated answer Gulf received. He went back dejectedly and also humiliated. Perhaps his song really doesn’t meet any standards.
And since then, he stopped composing any songs because, really, he felt embarrassed.
But then, another month went by and Gulf was appalled when he heard the new song that was released by a new singer in the company because, THAT WAS HIS SONG!
How could they steal his song! Gulf mourned.
By then, Gulf has started to accept his reality. The world won’t be kind to anyone there without any reasons.
Despite knowing that his efforts are all futile, he still went to the company and tried to defend his rights.
However, what surprised him was how the manager was apologizing to him.
“Gulf, I’m sorry, I really am! I didn’t know it was your song at all! I’m sorry okay?” He said, trying to appease Gulf.
Then he said, “Gulf, I know that was really wrong of me alright? Look, how about I try to compensate for your loss? I just got an offer from a well-known director that he would like to cast our company’s actor. I can recommend you, if you want.” He said with a greasy smile.
“W-what? Really? You’ll recommend me?” All his anger vanished right at once.
Is this a chance for him to finally shine? Has he finally waited till his turn?
“Really? Of course! I want! Please do recommend me! Please please!” Gulf begged as tears of hope start to shine in his eyes.
"Good boy.” The manager said as he pat Gulf on his head. Then he continued, “Well, I can recommend you of course. But you have to fight for it as well. There’s a dinner tonight, you can join and see if that director is satisfied with you.”
He said as turned his back to Gulf, and then only slowly revealed an evil smile.
There was no hesitation on Gulf’s part of course. He was really driven by his passion and everything else just blur across everywhere.
That night though, it almost ruined Gulf.
The dinner was held in a high-end restaurant with private rooms.
Once he reached the room though, he instantly knew something was off when he saw how the director was looking at him, but pushing down his over imaginative mind, he greeted everyone and sat down.
There was only about 6 people, including himself on the table. Director Li, his helper, co-director, Gulf’s manager, and there was one more and Gulf was just not sure who it was.
Director Li was sitting on his left while his manager sat on his right.
It wasn’t until he saw how the unknown person was acting with the men on the tables that he felt his heart dropped. The young man, who was perhaps even younger than he was, sat on the co-director lap and fed him food. And just right at that moment, Gulf felt something snaked onto his thigh. He immediately stood up in fear and looked at Director Li.
“Wh-what are you doing!” He exclaimed. Director Li was apparently surprised by his outburst and looked at gulf’s manager.
His manager at once pulled Gulf down onto the chair and stare at him sternly. “Gulf, my dear boy, you want to shine, don’t you? All you have to do is just obediently listen to whatever Director Li wants and fulfil all his desire.” He said as he gritted his teeth.
“W-what!” Gulf whispered as he grabbed back his hand who was being held by Director Li. As director Li and his manager closed in, Gulf kept pushing against his chair backwards until he tumbled over.
He screamed, “No! No! I don’t want to do this!” But no one was listening to his cries, Director Li straddled Gulf’s waist as he pulled apart the younger man’s button up shirt.
“No! Please, I beg you!” Tears were pouring down his face as he tried to struggle his way out.
But to his dismay, Director Li was a very fat man and with his whole weight on him, there was not even a chance for him to move.
What was worst was that, his so-called manager was holding his hands together.
After his clothes was being ripped off, Gulf felt the director’s mouth on his body. The older man was licking his throat and then all over his body. Gulf still hadn’t given up though, despite his blurry view and the unyielding grip on his hand, he still hadn’t given up. No, he’s not going to go down without a fight!
Right when Director Li started to palm him through his trousers, Gulf, as though finding his inner strength, he broke out of his manager death gripped and pushed the director across the floor.
His shirt was torn but he couldn’t care less and immediately scrambled to the door way and opened the door.
His manager was right on his heels after Gulf broke out and he tried to grabbed him back inside.
But, with his lanky legs, and instinct for survival, Gulf immediately ran out.
But right on the corridor outside the room, he bangs straight into a strong, firm body and he lost his footing.
He almost fell then, but someone grabbed his waist and hoisted him back up.
Every single horrible idea flash through Gulf’s mind as he tried to struggle out of the stranger’s arms, but this time, maybe he was just exhausted, he couldn’t break free from it.
“Mr.Suppasit! How are you?” Gulf heard Director Li’s voice from behind.
And at once, he shuddered, they caught up with him, and now, what was worst is that they knew each other.
God, what now? “Fancy meeting you here, Director Li.” A deep voice sounded as Mew Suppasit released him slightly, but still having his hold on him.
“Yes, Mr.Suppasit, we were in the midst of our movie’s discussion when our main lead ran away.” Director Li said as he pointed at Gulf.
“No! No! I’m not going back! I don’t want to do this movie!” Gulf at once panicked as he struggled in Mew’s arms.
Mew Suppasit, of course Gulf knew who he is. Mew Suppasit Jongcheveevat, the one and only heir to the Jongcheveevat’s family. He started working in his father’s company even before he graduated from university. And at the age of 28, he has already held the CEO position from his father. His brilliant mindset and innovative thoughts had brought the group to a higher level. Their company was involved in all kinds of industry, there were subsidiaries on food and beverages, some was in the manufacturing furniture industry and some in the entertainment industry.
“Director Li, I didn’t know you were into these kinds of kinks.” Mew said as he lifted one of his eyebrows.
He meant that, Director Li was into kinks where he forced himself onto others.
“What? No no, we’re just playing around now. He’s really willing.” Director Li at once said placidly.
“Yes, yes! He agreed to meet Director Li this afternoon, knowing what he was supposed to do!” Gulf’s manger voiced out as well.
“What! No! I didn’t know I was supposed to …No!” Gulf was heaving with heavy breath, still unable to break free from Mew’s grip.
“Well, you should have done your research then.” Mew said as he stared at Gulf sternly.
Hearing his words, Gulf felt a wave of despair.
What now, even Mew Suppasit was with them? There was no way of escaping now was it? With that thought, Gulf slowly gave up his struggle. There’s no way he can run from these guys. And even if he escaped now, what would happen to him tomorrow? His contract with current agency is still there, he couldn’t afford to break the contract and pay the compensation. Fresh tears started to welled up in his eyes. Why, why must these things happen to him?
“Director Li,” Mew started again as he saw that the boy was no longer struggling and was at the verge of crying.
“So, you’re going to direct a new movie is it?”
“Ahh, yes yes, that’s the movie we had in agreement with that boy.” He purposely said to prove his point.
“I see, well, I would like to invest in this movie then, would that be alright?”
Would that be alright??? Director Li looked at him in awe.
Of course, that would be alright! Who doesn’t know that the Jongcheveevat Group has always been generous when it comes to investing in a production? With their capital, there’s no need for Director Li to find other investor anymore!
“Of course! That would be perfect!” Director Li exclaimed in amazement.
He was so excited that he didn’t noticed that Mew wasn’t even looking at him.
“But on one condition, I’m taking this boy with me tonight.” Director Li and the manager was startled for a moment and then they began to object.
“Mr. Suppasit! Not that we’re unwilling to give him, but I’m afraid he won’t satisfy your needs!” Everyone knows that Mr.Suppast had a few lovers under him. Some were actors while some were singers that had become so popular these past few years because of his help. But he didn’t do it out of kindness though. It was a proper agreement.
“He’s inexperience, Mr.Suppasit! I can get someone even prettier and with much more experience to serve you!” The manager voiced out again.
What if Gulf purposely hurt Mr.Suppasit? Their company will be completely destroyed then!
As though understanding his thoughts, Mew said, “It’s alright, you all won’t have to bear any responsibilities if anything happens tonight.” He paused for a moment as he gave them a fake smile saying, “Plus, virgin can be quite interesting too.”
With that said, Mew grabbed onto Gulf and left the place.
By the time they got into a luxury car, Gulf’s face was already streaming with tears.
What now? Is this the end now? Mew was speaking on the phone beside him, but he couldn’t care less about what he was talking about despite hearing some words about his current company.
He didn’t notice he was shaking badly and that the older man had already hang up the phone until he felt something heavy on his shoulders.
It was the older man’s outerwear!!!
But he only placed it on his shoulders and nothing more.
It was as though he didn’t want to touch him on purpose.
But Gulf still wasn’t sure if this was all his mind games or what.
The more he thought about it, the more he starts to shiver despite the warm outerwear.
“Hey, I’m not going to hurt you okay? I won’t do anything to you tonight…” He started, “I’m sorry for what I said earlier, but I was just trying to help you.” He spoke. “Look, you can call your family or friends to pick you up or if needed I can send you over, will that be alright?”
He asked him to call for help?? Is this truly his intention? Then why did he say those words earlier? Would it really be okay if he asked for help, would there be any other consequences? These were the things that was running through his mind as Gulf frowned at the worst-case scenario.
As though understanding his thoughts, Mew said, “What I said earlier was all for the sake of bringing you away from them. If I had truly said my intention, they may be wary and have their guards up against me and you.” He paused for a moment, “Well, there’s one sentence that I truly meant it.”
And Gulf froze at his words.
“You should have done your research before attending any dinner with any directors, you hear me? Everything could had turned ugly if I wasn’t there.” He said sternly all the while looking at him.
“Y-yes, I know that now.” Gulf stuttered out, “I’m sorry about it…”
Unable to look into the older man’s eyes, Gulf avoided by looking at his fingers.
Well, he felt much better now. Perhaps, he could try trusting Mew? But he had been betrayed so many times that Gulf still felt wary around him. The idea that on why would he save him still surrounds his mind.
Gulf said that he didn’t have any family members to go to neither does he have any friends that he feels comfortable enough to call them for help. He was alone and he decided to go back to his dorm that belongs to the company. But in the end, Mew brought him to a high-class hotel for the night.
He said, “You can’t go back there now, they may notice it and I don’t know if they would do anything to you. Look, I can help you check in to the hotel. I won’t even follow you to your room, you can stay the night there if you want. Would that be alright?”
Understanding what he said, Gulf could only nod his head and follow his plan.
By this time, Gulf was already smitten by his gentle words that his heart couldn’t help but to beat a beat faster.
True enough to his words, Gulf had checked in to the hotel with the older man’s outerwear still on his shoulder and slept the night in the room alone.
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The next morning though, Gulf was disturbed from his sleep by a knock on his door. He panicked for a moment before braving himself to peep at the peephole and saw that it wasn’t anyone he knew. It was a lanky guy wearing suits and was busy typing away on his cell phone.
Then the recognition flashed across Gulf’s mind, it was the guy with Mew Suppasit last night! It seems that he was the CEO’s secretary or personal assistant?
After seconds of debating and just when the other guy was about to knock to the door again, Gulf unlatched the door and opened it.
“Good morning, Mr. Kanawut.” Shit, they checked his background, didn’t they?
“I am Mr. Suppasit’s personal assistant, you may refer me as Kaownah.”
“Oh… Here, do come in then.” Gulf said as he opened the door wider for the latter to enter.
“Thank you, I had brought you some clothes to change if you don’t mind.” Gulf was still wearing his torn clothes from the night before with Mew’s outerwear over it.
And he was extremely grateful for the rescue. There were enough stares last night, thankfully he can avoid it today. After that, they both went towards the sofa area and sat down. Gulf was fidgeting as he wasn’t too sure why is the other guy’s assistant here today. Did he regret and now asking him to be ready for him or something?
“Well, I only have one thing to give you.” Lhong started as he took out a few pieces of papers from his file and gave it to Gulf.
“This is an offer by the MSS Management to you.” Gulf was frowning as he took over the documents and looked into it.
MSS Management?? Was offering him a place??? He tried auditioning it before, but they had rejected him before. They said there were looking for someone all-rounded where they can act well, converse well on talk show or make jokes. They commended him for his acting skills but he was too awkward and quiet when he was asked to socialize with the other actor on the set. But now, they were offering him?? Why? Was it because of last night??
“We understand that you have a contract with your previous agency and it will still be some time till you can end it. And we had already done our research on asking about the compensation. If you accept our offer, we can help you break the contract from your previous agency and pay the compensation in full for you. In return, you will have to sign a 5 years contract and receive about 15% of all your work.”
4 years contract and get to receive 15%?? In his current company, he only gets to receive about 10% of his work and there wasn’t any work for him then!
“If you think you want to accept our offer, I’ll bring you to meet Mr.Suppasit who is waiting for you at the hotel’s dining area."
After thinking about it, Gulf nodded his head.
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“I’ve brought him here, sir.” Kaownah said after he knocked on the door of a private cubicle.
“Thank you. Good morning, Gulf. Please take a seat.”
Like the previous night before, Mew was in his expensive suit and was sitting in a sophisticated manner as he took a sip from his cup of coffee.
“Good morning…” Gulf meekly said as he took a seat opposite the older man.
To be honest, he wasn’t too sure why he was arranged to meet this VIP. If it was about the offer, he could had just talk to the management directly. It couldn’t be that Mew would meet every single person that the MSS management takes in.
“I’m sure Kaownah had told you everything you need to know.” Mew started as he gave Gulf a gentle smile.
After Gulf nodded at his question, Mew then said, “But I have another better offer for you that I think wouldn’t be too appropriate for Kaownah to tell you.”
Hearing his words, Gulf’s curiosity was piqued by what he was about to say.
“My offer for you would be, the management would pay your compensation fees in full without you having to be bonded to the agency for 5 years. You have full capacity to end the contract any time after one year of being under the company. And, you will be receiving at least 25% of your job and many more perks where you would be the new star with never ending activities and schedules for you to bring you into the limelight. But in return, you would be my lover entirely for one whole year.” He paused for a moment before saying again, "Of course, there would be some rules attached to it like, no scandals, no other lovers or partner for you and you are not allowed to tell anyone about our relationship.”
Gulf was stunned since Mew said the word ‘lover’.
Wait, this guy wants him to be his lover?? Him? Gulf was obviously having a turmoil deep down, wondering how on earth did Mew Suppasit think about making him his lover!
Being in the industry for a few months, Gulf obviously knew what Mew meant by being a lover.
It was a no strings attached kind of relationship where their relationship would only be based on sexual favors and returns.
“Of course,” Mew interrupted his thoughts, “No hard feelings if you decided to reject me. I won’t hold you personally against it since clearly, I’m not into kinks where I would need to force myself on you.”
“If you decide to take the offer Kaownah had mentioned earlier, you would still be given opportunities and chances to shine but it all mostly depends on your luck. Mainly, the management has a lot of other artist and things to be concerned over. But, I can promise you that even if you took the first offer, you won't experience the shit you had been going through before, you will be treated fairly. On the other hand, if you take up my offer, all your activities and progress would directly go through my review and monitoring. And, usually with my supervision, I can help you to reach your dream. It all depends on you, Gulf Kanawut.”
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