He knows Krist didn't like him from the get go. He was just good at pretending especially in front of the camera. He loosened up a little as they worked as a couple for a while now. Their first series together was a huge hit which brought them to stardom.

All through out the series' shooting, they've been aloof with each other. They only hang out when instructed or whenever there were cameras following them.

They have opposite interests. Singto is a home body. While Krist is an outgoing person. The other thinks Singto is boring while Singto feels Krist is tiring.

"Since our chemistry clicked with the audience, I think we need to try to get along for real.", Singto approached Krist one day.

"Yeah?", Krist looked at his P' with distaste. He doesn't really feel at ease with this man. He's got this intimidating aura which challenges his manliness.

"Come on. It isn't hard for you to pretend, right?", Singto mocked Krist, feeling annoyed at his Nong's stubbornness.

he retorted, scoffing at the handsome man.

Singto's ears went hot, insulted by the man's response. He grabbed Krist's collar, giving him a threatening gaze.

"Watch your manners, jerk!", he uttered through his gritting teeth.

Krist fought back with an equal intense gaze. None of them is backing down. They were in that position for a while until Krist conceded.

"Fine. Sorry. Let's try and work together. I'll follow your lead, Senior.", he uttered, emphasizing the word 'senior', seeing Singto eye to eye, holding his hands up as a sign of resignation.

Singto lets go of Krist's collar, letting out a deep sigh. He gives up at the thought of 'getting along for real' with this guy. But he'll do whatever it takes to keep their popularity.

That's when they began to 'pretend' as the perfect couple. Trying to show affection towards each other in front of other people except when they are just around their closest friends. Even so, it wasn't hard for them to act super close. For Krist, it was all for the job. For Singto, it was different.

"Somehow, I wish it wasn't all just an act.", he thought to himself as he was staring at his reflection in front of the mirror in his bathroom.

"No. You can't!", he reminded himself.

He got in the shower, turned the shower on, and tightly closed his eyes, trying to shake off the thought from his head. He leaned back letting the shower drizzle on his face. He run his fingers through his hair, tilting his head from side to side so his naked body gets wet evenly. Every drizzle on his skin stirs his hidden feelings. As if every part of him is being sensitive just thinking of his on-screen partner. He clenched his fist and gritted his teeth, having an internal battle. Certain memories keeps coming back.

More than a month ago, he was invited by his bestfriend Tay Tawan for some 'special reason'. They were in a cozy restaurant which only few VIPs can get in. He was silently sipping his scotch while waiting together for Tay's special guest. Tay looks restless thus he keeps sipping his champaign. He nudge Tay's arm, giving the latter the look.

he reminded his friend.

"Right. Right.", he agreed, putting his glass down. He is looking at every person who enters the door, patiently waiting for whoever it was.

Singto unconsciously checks the incoming guests as well. Just then he saw Krist arrive. A beautiful woman is latched onto the dashing guy's arm. A waiter ushered the two lovely couple into one of the lavish tables reserved for them. He unconsciously follows them with his gaze, watching how sweet the two are to each other until they vanished in sight.

Singto's face grew dim, losing interest in everything around him. The light drinking he was doing turned to gulping all of his glass' content.

Singto knows that Krist has a girlfriend he has been dating for the past 2 years. He didn't spoke about it since it didn't affect their work and it is not his place to comment on it.

To be honest, it bothers him even he is being mum about it.

Krist is good at hiding secrets. Well, except his dislike towards him. Every chance he gets, he never fails to make Singto feel unwanted.

He poured another glass of scotch into his glass then gulp it down again in one go, his eyes still fixated at the direction where he last saw Krist and his girlfriend.

Tay pacified Singto as the latter was about to pour another shot on his glass.

he retorted, continuing on pouring the liquor into his glass. Tay was about to stop him but Newwiee arrived.

New greeted them, patting Singto's shoulder. Tay automatically stood up, ushering New to sit down beside him. Singto looked at Newwiee, giving him a nod.

he said.

The two began chatting as if Singto wasn't there. The handsome tipsy man didn't mind. He is not in the mood to talk anyway. He kept pouring and gulping down the alcoholic beverage in front of him until he almost finished the whole bottle. He excused himself after a while and went to the comfort room. After relieving himself, he washed his face on the lavatory sink for he was beginning to get dizzy.