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There was a man standing alongside King, his presence commanding attention. His prominent eyebrows starkly contrasted with his pale skin, giving him an intriguing and enigmatic appearance. The age lines etched on his face hinted at a wisdom and knowledge that surpassed that of most. But what caught Uea's attention the most were his pale hands, which seemed almost ethereal against his maroon suit - a suit that Uea suspected cost more than a month's rent of his own modest apartment.
But what really took Uea by surprise was how casually he approached King's father and placed his hands on his shoulders.
"So you've been looking for me, huh? Now that I think about it, it's been almost a quarter of an hour since I last saw you father and son together. And I am very sure that you will have no trouble finding me at all because your father has quite a few guards watching over me."
Honestly speaking, there are a lot of people who may have been this attractive man, but the fact that he is King's father makes perfect sense .As Uea pointed out, either his luck is terrible or he is just strangely and stupidly fucking stupid. In reality, Uea was never helped by his good fortune. It would behove him to start accruing merits if he wanted to free himself of his misfortunes. The only thing that might be considered good luck for him is that Jade is his closest friend.
And perhaps...... the King as well?
Nope. No. Uea is not going to go there. What are they? Friends? Most likely not. Friends with sex? In such case, they ought to use that as the official title. On the other hand, it's not like they can just go around telling everybody about the banging. Colleagues? However, coworkers do not traditionally invite one another to attend family events. Then, what are they exactly?
He could feel King shaking him as he mumbled, "…A? Uea?" It's likely that he wandered off into his own thoughts once more.
"Hmmm? "What... What?!"
"Papa had a question for you just a moment ago." He glanced at King's parents with a horrifyingly striking expression. Both of them, without fail, exhibited a curious expression. probably wondering why their son’s date is treating them with such disdain by not responding to them. Uea’s run of ill luck continued, for sure.
"Well, I am pretty sure that we did not give you enough manners to introduce your parents first, since you are not doing it, you little brat," King was reprimanded by the attractive tanned one who had sarcasm flowing through his tongue.
"Well I am pretty sure dad, you already charmed him enough. I don't think an introduction is needed for you. And what's with the suit. You told me there was a dress code. I don't see you or dad maintaining that. " King shoots out. And wow. King also have this side of him.
"King",the other man called out but it sounded like a warning. King's papa most probably. Uea is sure enough to bet Jade that that man is Kinn Threerapanyakun.
The man, stood tall and intimidating. His sharp gaze seemed to pierce through King's nonchalant facade. "You could have done this too if only you had shown more interest in our business and attended our family-hosted galas," kings papa reprimanded. "You wouldn't have stood out so much now, and I doubt you need that kind of attention today."
King must have felt a pang of guilt. Uea could clearly see it in his face.
King knew he had always been different from the family, choosing his own path instead of embracing the family's legacy. But deep down, he knew there was more to life than just wealth and power. He wanted to create his own path, one that would make him truly happy.
"Sorry, papa," King muttered, hoping to appease his father. " Uea, the man you were just talking to is my dad, Porsche Kittisawat. And the other gray-haired man is Kinn Threerapanyakun." As the words left his mouth, Uea was slightly disturbed how King could still joke like this, while the man clearly looks capable of shooting down one man or two.
Uea couldn't help but wonder what brought these two powerful individuals together. There was a secret hidden beneath their stern gazes and serious demeanors, that Uea didn’t really wanted to get deep into.
"Sawadee khub, my name is Uea", Uea politely waied them. Clearly no wish to get shoot by anyone today. He seeks to delight himself and have a good time.
"Uea, It's a pleasure to meet you. According to what King said, my name is kinn Threerapanyakun. Also, king commented that you are just as gorgeous as you've always been.”
Beautiful? Uea? Who said that, King?
When King heard that, he sputtered. “When did I ever say something like that? Put a stop to making stuff up, old man!" There is undeniable evidence of a scowl forming in the middle of his forehead. Uea was able to sense King's hand pulling him even closer to himself.
"Yes, it's quite obvious that you didn't say anything, but considering the fact that the man is attractive, I should compliment him." The king's papa said that with a touch of something he can't quite put his finger on. Most likely some sort of acquisition? But to accomplish what? It's not like King and Uea are friends, and it's not like people tell their parents about the individuals they work with all the time.
" Kinn stop. What did I say? Stop snooping around your sons life. Prapai was angry enough that Kim got into his problems. We don't need to have that drama again." in a voice that was both annoying and definitely irritating, Khun Porsche stated.
Wait. Snooping around? Like snooping? Getting hands on what people doesn't wanna share?Uea is pretty sure no matter what he doesn't tell him parents who he spends his night with. But they snooped? Does they know? And who is this Kim? Their snooping mastermind? Omg what has Uea gotten himself into.
King , with frustration evident on his face as he confronted his parents. "Seriously papa, you snooped around Hia's business? No wonder he was angry enough to destroy his favorite Mercedes-Benz. You guys need to stop this honestly."
Uea noted that King’s parents exchanged looks of guilt and regret.
"And can you please tell Uncle Kim to stop keeping tabs on our private life?" King continued, his voice filled with irritation. "Last time I went to their house, Tod and Uncle Kim were on a heated session about some interfering in his business deal. Uncle Chay was almost on the verge of a breakdown." King told his parents in a clipped tone. And who is this Kim and Chay? He is pretty sure this Kim person is their informant. Ok now Uea sounds like he is on some freaky mafia shit.
Stop thinking about it, Uea; it is something that happens in Jade's drama series. It is not necessarily true that they shoot bullets only because they appeared to be scary. Uea delivered a rebuke to himself.
"What??? Was Chay feeling down? Why didn't you tell me that before King? I would have given your Uncle Kim a good kick in the rear if I had known. That jerk should be ashamed of himself for making my little brother cry. Where exactly is that worthless piece of shit that I can have a conversation with it? He was supposed to come tonight, right?" Khun Porsche asked Khun Kinn as he began to look about. Uea, however, was the only one who noticed that Khun Porsche's brother was involved with the Kim individual; perhaps this is why the king referred to him as uncle.
"Is it the one and only thing you took away from what I said, dad? And did you just say that Uncle Kim is here????” King stated while appearing really wild. Is this Kim person really that terrifying, as evidenced by King's extreme reaction?
"Yes,King. Kim is here tonight. Additionally, it's likely that your Uncle Khun will show up here as well. You are aware that this is a family celebration, right? There is no avoiding their arrival. Just because three of my kids have gone astray, that does not mean that no one else will come.” King was informed by Khun Kinn.
Uea would have preferred to keep quiet about this subject, but it appears that Khun Porsche had other plans in mind.
"Sorry Uea, you just met us and we are probably overwhelming you," Khun Porsche began, his voice filled with a mischievous excitement. "Don't worry, kid. Just relax. King will show you around, and King, just don't hurry yourself to work." King furrowed his brow, unsure of what was coming next. "And no, you can't sneak out early just because you got your job done," added Khun Porsche to King’s utter dismay , unable to hide a mischievous grin. "And Kim has something to say to you. He will meet you. Wait for him."
Confused and curious, King stammered, "What? Dad, come on. I have to go home, you know. And drop Uea. His house is far from our compound."
But King’s papa, with a twinkle in his eye, nodded towards King and said, "Listen to your dad, King. And Uea, if you don't mind, stay at ours today. Our house is big enough. I can assure you will not feel uncomfortable there."
"Khun Kinn, don't worry about it. I'll take a taxi back to my house.It is not necessary for King to drop me off.” Uea utters in a hasty manner. There is no way that he is going to remain at the house of his coworker or bed partner while he is meeting his parents for the first time.
"Hey, it's not safe for a beautiful person like you to do that. And my son brought you; it is only natural for him to stay to the very end to see you off. I told you not to worry, and as Kinn promised, I won't let your stay cause problems in any way, so don't worry about it.” Uea hears the word of reassurance Khun Porsche says to him as he is pulling Khun Kinn away from somewhere. Most likely to locate that Kim individual.
Well , they are the host, they should probably chat to other people rather than engage in conversation with their son and his strange date.
Uea has no idea what Khun Porsche sees in him that makes him label him pretty. Uea is not pretty or gorgeous. Uea is well aware of the fact that the nature of his physics most likely brings some silly and unwelcome attention to him. And as a consequence of that, he got into a lot of trouble.
However, Khun Porsche acts as though Uea is the person who exemplifies perfect innocence. But Uea is aware that this is not the case. He is not even close to it. In no way the true meaning of the word. He has been taken advantage of by his so-called stepfather, who is a fuckhead. His ex-boyfriend probably only used him for sex when they were together. However, he did not even come close to being adequate for that.He has been freaked out by an overwhelming number of shady characters. And at this moment, Uea is sleeping King. In the manner of a whore.
“That man seriously knows how to charm someone. Married already with 3 kids but still trying to flirt." King's voice interrupted him.
After that, King glances at him in a perplexed manner ,why his date is remaining so silent. See Uea is also terrible at doing this.
"Uea? Are you ok? You kind of look dazed."
"Yes, yes I am OK. You had some work right? Finished? Or do you need to leave again?"
King does nothing except look at him. despite the fact that it does not elaborate.
" No, I don't need to leave now. Although there's some job still left. Will do it after sometime. Let's go. Although I don't really come to this gala's I have some pretty good friends in here. And don't worry they are good people" King reassures Uea as he presses his hands more firmly around him.
Uea let's himself be tugged along. No matter what Uea is going to enjoy his night today. Drink these crazy ass expensive alcohol and indulge King a little more.
No matter what happens today, Uea is determined to have a good time.
***
"In all seriousness, Kinn, what the hell were you thinking? Did you see the poor boy's face? He appeared to be in a great deal of fear.” As they were getting away from their kid and his date , Porsche told his spouse .
"Porsche, If we hadn't gone through with this ruse, I have a strong suspicion that the boy in question would never have brought his date.” Kinn whispered in Porsche’s ear as he pulled his husband closer to him.
"Don't lump me in this, it was you who pulled this stunt. I have nothing to do with this."
"Come on, sweetheart, I know you were also curious to see the person with whom our kid was regularly sleeping with. Also, count your blessings that Kim does not already possess a complete biography of Uea in your office drawer. The last time he did that with Sky, Pai very nearly terminated the employee who had given Kim the information. If Pai were to kill the man, it would raise yet another red flag for us.” Kinn tells Porsche the following.
“And I care because? Your son, your problem.” Porsche responded despite the fact that he is relieved that his husband did not have such issue. With the race circuit and solving Sky’s problem , it was bad enough to make Kinn himself make a bed in his office.
It would have been a lot less difficult if that fucking gun had been involved in some low-key gang and shit. However, that piece of garbage was entangled with a rival group that was entangled with the Russian mafia. Fucking piece of trash. It's likely that he decided to join the racing circuit after learning that Pai competes in it. If Gun hadn't made another attempt to rape Sky, Porsche and Kinn never would have known the truth about what happened.
That had made Kim so irrationally angry that he almost hatched a plot to commit genocide by blowing up the Russian mafia port that was located in Thailand. Only because Venice then presented a totally different strategy that involved significantly less slaughter , they didn’t had to clean up much.
Even though Venice isn't very interested in business, he does provide a hand to Vegas every once in a while. And let's not even broach the subject of him enjoying his murdering. That poor guy went through so much pain, and he was so ashamed of himself for enjoying the taste of blood. That is a different story, so let's not get into that. And with Rain getting fucked Kidnapped by a brat of a bastard Judge, it had then become an even greater headache in the ass for Vegas and Pete to deal with.
And now Porsche and Kinn are dealing with yet another of their children introducing a significant other. Who the fuck knows what will happen now.
When Kinn began to speak about Uea, Porsche gently intervened and led him to a separate area of the room.
“Porsche , whats the matter?” Kinn called out. Despite the fact that there was nothing out of the ordinary for Porsche to pull Kinn around in such a way and be hyperactive as usual. However, his husband appeared to be rather alarmed.
"Listen, I am well aware that it is hypocritical of me to pose this question, but have you looked into Uea? As if there were no link between the mafia and shit? Or maybe it was some crazy ex who was just trying to make everything a mess. I don't know how you feel, but I'd really like to have a fun night of fucking today.” Porsche said up with a smirk while his hands were inside the tent problem that Kinn was facing.
" Oh? Last night wasn't good enough for you? " Kinn hands were already behind Porsche. Specially in his ass.
" Last night? Well certainly your youngest brat seemed to be a fucking bone on the meat." Porsche scoffed while saying this.
"Here I was under the impression that you were the one who spoiled him." Kinn issued a challenge. Knowing very well that it would result in Porsche having yet another annoying reaction to it. But what options does he have? He likes his husband like this. Angry as a cat.
As said, porsche was getting annoyed. "I spoiled him? Excuse me Khun but I think you were the one who always tried to cover any mischief that boy made. And on top of that 3 of his brother's were always there to cover him up , unless it was them that he messed with. And I thought you said Pai was my fav huh."
"Pai was always your little shadow, you know," Kinn said. “When he needed stuff, he knew to find me and come to me. And relied on you for anything else that was needed. That self-centered brat of a child managed to get me into problems with you time and time again.” However, despite the fact that Kinn is often irritated by his son, somewhere along that road, he felt a sense of pride.
" As if you were not like that when you were young. Or did you forget about kidnapping me and manipulating me to work as your bodyguard huh? Be glad Pai didn't kidnap Sky or I would have thrown that trash away in ocean if that was the case." Porsche spoken incoherently. He was attempting to iron out the wrinkles in his trousers that Kinn had caused by smothering him.
"I am aware that King is most likely the most rational of our boys with whom you are able to relate. Therefore, I ask that you make an effort to learn more about UEA. Nothing about you personally. Just in case he had some insane ex-girlfriend or something like that." Porsche attempted to get away with claiming since the fact that, they have a shit ton of work to do.
However, as usual, his husband, who was a real pain in Porsche's ass, pulled him backwards and kissed him. No matter how much time has gone, Porsche will never get used to the way that Kinn's tongue can easily glide through Porsche's mouth in a single motion. This will annoy Porsche forever. However, he enjoyed it. He enjoyed having Kinn work towards merging their bodies together.
"And could you please explain why that's a problem for me? In addition to this, when did I ever say that spoiled brat was my favourite? He never ceases to keep me on my toes and on the edge of my seat.” Kinn's response can be heard as he leaves a path of moist kisses around Porsche's mouth.
Porsche made an attempt to evade the mafia boss's pursuit. "Kinn, you need to stop, we have to go. There is still work for you to do with King. And please the way you always seek King where something happens in the business says everything.”
"There is no need for you to be concerned; Kim is here today, and as a result, it's only a matter of time before he figures it out. If you want to know what I think about Uea, you can ask me that as well. I have a good impression of him as a person who can keep King out of trouble. At least we won't have to go through all of his various ex who have since become his sex partners. In this particular circumstance, I'm almost glad that Pai contacted the escort services. Not going wild with it. And finally... " When Kinn caught sight of the stare that his husband was giving him, he immediately stopped speaking.
"As I said, Like father Like son. I don't know how tf you are ok with your sons being fuckboys. Well who I am telling. You also had your safe escorts gagging on your dick. Well don't cry coming to me when one of them catches AIDS." After saying that, Porsche drove off, most likely in the direction of Kim in an attempt to calm his wrath there.
Seeing as how he now has a cranky little kitten. Kinn can only let out a long sigh.
***
Uea was bored. So fucking bored. But he had some fun. Well as fun as he could get by talking to all those peacocks. And on top of that King has gone off again with Khun Kinn as the man himself came to take King somewhere.
King didn't wanted to leave. Uea could tell. But that man was his fucking father who looked like he would gut King then and there if his son even tried to make any excuse. Which was understandable given that they were the ones hosting the celebration, and God knows how much work goes into putting together even a very straightforward gala.
Uea was lost in his own thoughts, walking aimlessly through the busy chatter of the room. His mind was cluttered with worries and uncertainties, his head heavy with the weight of his work.
But amidst the chaos, a soft, melodious voice found its way to his ears. The voice was mesmerizing, weaving a spell that instantly captivated Uea. It carried with it a certain warmth and familiarity, as if it were a long-lost friend. The words spoken were simple yet profound, touching the depths of his soul.
Driven by an inexplicable curiosity, Uea let his feet carry him towards the source of this enchanting melody. The melody pulled at him like a magnet, drawing him closer with each step. He followed the music until he stumbled upon a small crowd gathered around a makeshift stage.
It was Wik.
There, standing in the center, a man a radiant smile. His voice echoed through the air, wrapping everyone in its soothing embrace. Uea's eyes met his. As Uea gazed into her eyes, he felt as though he could see straight through him, unraveling the depths of his being with just one glance. There was an aura of mystery surrounding him something that beckoned Uea to delve deeper. The crowd hung onto every word, every note that he sang.
But Uea couldn’t help but be even more enchanted.
It was the very singer who had unknowingly been solace for years. The singer whose voice had carried him through the darkest of times, when nightmares seemed to consume his every thought. Uea had always found comfort in the songs, as if the lyrics were whispering directly to his troubled soul. They provided an escape from his reality, from the ghostly touch of his father's hands that had haunted him for so long.
Uea had hoped that someday, if he ever got the chance to meet the singer, he would be able to convey his gratitude. Even if not a speech of gratitude at least a simple Thank you. Wik deserves that much from a fucked up soul like Uea. And today no matter what happens today, Uea would say it.