- Sarah Kay

These past few days, everything seems to be normal and that is making me anxious. Khun Korn isn’t doing anything particular which is not a good sign.

He already wanted to kill Vegas and Macau but he just stays in his office and managing the business normally with Khun Kinn.

Dear Khun Korn,

If you want to kill them, please make a move.

I am getting sick of predicting what everybody else’s wanted to do.

I want to complain so badly. I hope Khun Kim will just approach me and tell me that he is spying on me. Can you all just talk face to face and do your intention in one sitting? I am already stress with this situation.

“I am sleepy.” Pol said and stretches his arms. “I will sleep first.”

With his dark eye bags, drowsy eyes and slowly being visible wrinkles, I can say that he needs to sleep now.

“I’m also tired. Night.” Arm said and walked with Pol heading towards the room the three of us were sharing.

As I am the one being left behind, I walked slowly. Before reaching our room, we will pass by Khun Korn’s office.

When Arm and Pol already entered and ready to sleep, I noticed that the door at Khun Korn’s office are slightly opened.

Without making a sound, I went nearer on it; almost gluing my back on the wall. When I take a peak, I saw Khun Korn’s silhouette facing the window.

Damn. He really looks like a villain in this view. That silhouette, intimidating shadow and the smoke coming out from his cigarette are half cool and half disturbing to look at.

What are you even planning Khun Korn?

“This is the best way to get the justice both of you deserve.”

Huh? Both of you? Since inside his office was a little bit dark, I tried my best to adjust and look carefully on him.

It’s that picture again.

I know that he keeps looking at a picture but I can’t really see what it is.

“Both of you will finally be at peace.”

What does he mean?

I cannot continue looking at when I heard footsteps downstairs. I walked away still thinking on what Khun Korn mean.

Who is he talking to? Who are the “both of you”? Are they connected to Khun Kan and the rest of the Minor Family?

With those questions filling my head, I can feel that I am already developing migraine at this point.

Let me live! Damn!

In the morning, I have heard that everybody is busy preparing foods and cleaning the whole mansion for a sudden visit.

“Who is it?” Porsche asked me and wrapped his hands around young Porche’.

“I don’t really know.” I replied. “Maybe an important client.”

“I invited Vegas and Macau here.”

What the hell! Damn! My spirit almost left my body when I heard that.

Vegas that idiot didn’t messaged me about it! He just keeps sending goodnight emojis and not informing me about this?

What if we both end up as a meal? Oi! Why do you all want me to suffer?

“Why did you even invited them?” Khun No asked his father.

I pretended like I am really in deep thought and sad as I looked down. No. I am not hanging my head low because I am sad to see them but I am already planning how to choke that bastard for not informing me about this.

“I heard that they got a new brother so I wanted to see them. Welcome them and tell them to come here.”

So you also wanted to mess with Venice? Wow. I couldn’t really believe this. Leave the innocent baby alone, Khun Korn.

With my peripheral vision, I can only steal a glance to the arrival of the Minor Family. Vegas is carrying Venice. Why did you cover him with a black cloth? Shit. Mostly, babies are covered with white or colorful towels but him… black? Are you even joking me, Vegas?

“Sit down. What’s the name of the kid?”

“Venice.” Good. You really used it.

“Who gave that kid a name?” Khun No arrogantly asked as if he is ready to throw an insult on the baby’s name.

Don’t insult him, Khun No. I am the one who gave that name. I really use my brain cell for him.

“Someone special gave him this name.”

When I heard that, I don’t know what to react.

I stare at the floor, convincing myself to calm down.

Everybody, don’t mind me. I am just fighting my inner demons here.

“Do you have any plans to your brother?”

“At first, I want to send him to the orphanage but I change my mind, I will keep the baby.”

Thanks to heavens for giving Vegas a wisdom not to send Venice to the orphanage. Venice exactly resembles him so he shouldn’t abandon his copy.

Not to be obvious but I really did my best to looks so sad. Let me thank the k-drama’s I watched with Khun No for free acting classes. I am using it. It is beneficial in these types of scenario.

However, Porsche went to my direction with Che’. They both held my arms and assist me to go upstairs.

“You look uncomfortable when Vegas is around.” Porsche told me with so much concern.

“Yeah.” I seconded.

So who’s gonna tell him?

Porsche and Che’ left me in our room saying that I should stay inside so that I won’t have a full view on Vegas.

Argh! I just want to say hi to Venice and to check if Vegas feed him. I am worried that he might be sick since his mother is not present and would depend on can milks.

I sneakily went outside. Khun Korn was talking to Macau and I’m thankful that Khun Kim isn’t here. For once, I can avoid his gaze. I saw Nop giving me a signal, saying that I should go to the right most part of the mansion.

“Where are you going?” P’Chan asked me.

How can I forget that he is here?

“I’m going to take a look at Khun No’s carp.” I lied. “I don’t know why he is worried with his fishes at this moment.”

Sorry, Khun No. Let me use you as an excuse.

“Go back quickly.” He said.

Why are you acting like a strict dad, P’Chan?

I went to the direction where Khun No’s pond is there. I spotted Vegas standing over there as he is looking at the outside view.

“Vegas.” Stop standing there as if you're in a music video with romantic music playing.

“Are you okay?” He asked worriedly and went near me.

I know that no one is following us; this is also a perfect time to tell him about what I have heard from Khun Korn.

“Have you eaten?” Vegas asked and checks my whole posture. “You look like you haven’t slept for a month.”

I made an ugly face on him when he said that.

“Do you also mean that I became uglier?” I asked raising my brows on him that made him giggle.

If you are in my situation, I doubt that you can still have your eight hour of sleep. I can barely sleep for two hours since I am afraid that Khun Korn might just shoot me.

“No. No.” Vegas said and remove the hairs on my forehead that are almost covering my eyes. “You always look perfect.”

I’m in trouble now! How should I react? Shit.

“Stop that nonsense.” I cut off even before I turn into a tomato. “Aside from Porsche parents, do you know other people that matters to Khun Korn?”

Vegas looks so confused when I asked him that. “Other people?”

“Yes. I heard Khun Korn talking to a photo and I assumed that he is referring to two people.”

I heard it quickly so I am sure about it. Who are the “both of you” he keeps talking about? I even tried to recall if there is someone that had previous engagement with the family but as far as I know, Khun Korn is only attached to the members of the Main Family.

“I am not sure about that. Everything is business for him.” Vegas answered. “Are you still going to stay here?”

His voice was filled with concern and I nodded.

“I need to find out about the photo and how important they are to Khun Korn.”

The existence of those people is another mystery to be solved but I am aware that they matters so much to Khun Korn. For now, I am not sure if it is a girl or a guy, it’s age or the whole identity.

“Pete. I told you to comeback with me.” Vegas said.

Before I replied, I saw a shadow of someone slowly walking towards our direction. Just by looking at it, I know who it is.

Khun Kim.

I gave a signal to Vegas that someone is listening as I pointed the shadow. I mouthed, “Khun Kim” that he immediately picked up what I mean.

“Come back? Do you want me to come back to you Vegas?”

Let the spirit of all the K-Drama possess me. I feel like I am an actor who’s just being in an audition to get a role.

“What?” Vegas asked. He definitely looks so offended.

“Do you want me to suffer again, huh? Are you that selfish that you want to ruin my life again?”

Damn. That’s half-truth and partially a lie also. I wanted to laugh on Vegas face. He really looks so guilty.

Somehow, you deserve it too. But anyways, I am not really mad at him. I widened my eyes on him, telling him just go with the flow.

“Pete. I won’t do anything anymore, I promise. Just go with me.”

I am controlling myself to laugh. I think Vegas really meant what he said but here I am, showing off the acting skills I learned from Khun No.

“I don’t want to go with you! I am not coming back, Vegas! Leave me alone!” I shouted, giving my all.

Vegas jaw dropped but I went near him to whisper.

“I am not mad. Don’t worry.” I said and left him there.

I watched the Minor Family left. They didn’t even let me take a look on Venice.

Nevermind, my focus for now is to continue pretending that I am still invested in following Khun Macau.

Other than that, I need to find out about the photo.

As time passes by, Khun Macau has also gotten used to go to school and go home for now. As from what Vegas said, Khun Macau likes to stop by a friend’s house or go to other places. He understands the situation we are all in.

I also randomly receives message from Khun Macau convincing me to drop the “Khun” and just call him Nong.

He also likes to send weird cute gif’s or stickers and would contact me to ask something; most of them are just random thoughts he have in his head.

Khun Macau is a sweet child; his barriers are just high because of the environment he grew up with. He is kind of spoiled because of Vegas. I didn’t know the reason why he is so kind to me.

As I am following Khun Macau, I receives a message from Vegas.

“I told Macau to go somewhere. Khun Sun messaged me and he needs to talk to me and Macau.”

What? Khun Macau will go somewhere? What if Khun Kim will find out about that plan?

“I sent someone to distract Kim. If he ever did something to you, tell me. I’ll chop his hands.”

What does he even mean by that?

Even before I can reply, Khun Macau went to an abandoned and old bakery that is barely living. The door is open but it is obvious that no one would ever dare to enter that place.

“Pete!” I turn around when someone called my name.

Who is he?

“Who are you?” I asked.

Don’t say that Khun Korn sent you too? Please, I had enough so you better be joking.

“I am Mark.” He said. “Don’t tell me you forgot about me? We’re even friends in high school.”

What did he say? Who is he?

He was smiling widely at me, teeth attached but he said something. “Vegas sent me here.”

The Mark he talked about?

“Oi! Mark!” I greeted him matching his energy that made him laugh.

He raised his fist for a fist bump.

When did we even become close?

“What are you doing here?” He asked me and whispered. “Vegas told me to distract whoever on hell the person is named Kim.”

Damn, he’s kinda good on his words. We continued shaking hands and smiled to each other but we are already exchanging conversation.

“He’s at the left side. How can we distract him?” I said as I smile.

Mark also shakes my hand, laughing. “Let’s go somewhere.”

He grabbed my shoulder and made sure that we will blend on the crowd, leaving Khun Macau alone so that he can go to Vegas.

“Let me treat you a meal. You love food, right? Especially noodles so I will buy it for you!”

“Where did you even know that?” I whispered to him.

Mark and his chill face just look around. “Vegas told me to buy that for you.”

“R-Really?”

“Stop blushing.”

Damn you.

Both of us went to the food stalls that were lined up. With my peripheral vision, I used it to see if Khun Kim is still following us.

“You like this, right?” Mark asked. “I barely see you and didn’t expect that I will meet you here. It must be fate, isn’t?”

Fate? What fate are you talking about? This is not fate, this could be a disaster once we failed.

I just sat still on one of the round tables and waited for him to buy food. Well, I am also hungry so let me say thank you to him for saving my stomach.

There are times when he will talk about things about his life that I didn’t know about.

“I am not an enemy.” He whispered as he munches his bread.

“I know.” I replied.

He lowers his head, covering his face and trying his best not to laugh. This person is also on another level of craziness, isn’t?

“Nice meeting you.” He said almost laughing.

I am sure that he is being randomly found this funny.

“Same.” I said and giggle.

Today, I woke up with Porsche knocking on our bedroom door that it almost broke into pieces. Some gathers on the living room. A bouquet of roses arrived today and was addressed to me.

“Who is Mark?” Porsche asked.

What? He knew the address? Why is he so random? Damn it.

“He is my high school friend.” I said and smiled a little.

When I snatch the letter on Porsche’s hands, I couldn’t control myself but to smile.

To Pete:

I hope that you are eating well and taking good care of yourself. Don’t exhaust yourself too much, okay? I am not there to look after you. If the right time comes then I want you to be with me. I am waiting patiently, Pete.

Delivered by,

Mark.

There are two reasons why I am smiling.

The one that was written was “Delivered by Mark” which obviously means that this isn’t from him and lastly, the moment I looked at the handwritten short message on a small card; I can easily recognize that it was Vegas’ handwriting.

I helped him multiple times in doing his school works which includes the written one that I am familiar with his own penmanship. He is indeed a sly as a fox one.

“Friend?” Khun No is still suspicious. “Friend but sending a love letter? I won’t believe that.

I giggled yet tried my best to stop. Damn. I can feel my cheeks burning and my heart beating so fast.

“He is just a friend, Khun No. Bye. Let me take this flower in our room.”

Vegas really took the opportunity to use Mark to send this bouquet of roses. Is this also his way to get back?

“Let me talk to you, Pete.”

Oh my goodness! I almost drop the flowers when Khun Korn appears. Is this the end?

Khun Korn, please, I am already begging you. Can you please stop making me anxious?

I followed him into his office, still hugging the bouquet Vegas gave. Did he find something suspicious about my report? Did we fail to trick Khun Kim?

I don’t want to overthink but I cannot help but to worry. I let my one foot be positioned almost at the back. In case he wanted to shoot me, I can easily ran away.

“There’s no more information about Macau, right?”

See? It is about my mission.

“Nothing, Khun Korn.”

“Then following Macau is already useless.” He sat on his swivel chair and stare at my soul.

That’s right. Stop messing with a kid.

“Khun Macau’s life is about going to school and going home.” I said which is somehow true.

“Macau is useless.”

So spare him.

“Do you still have the gun I gave you?”

I am having a bad feeling about this. I nodded and asked. “Why, Khun Korn?”

With his stone like heart and cold expression, Khun Korn replied. “You have 24 hours. I want Macau’s dead body tomorrow. I am counting on you.”

What the fuck is that?

I went outside Khun Korn’s office almost not functioning properly. I suddenly feel lightheaded; I am just taking a few steps forward without having the intention to go somewhere.

I can feel that Khun Korn just take a sip of my whole being and left nothing.

My energy was instantly drained with what he just said. Is he even serious about it?

Where on Earth does his hatred is coming from? To be honest, I don’t know and I don’t find it reasonable.

As I am on the second floor, I looked down and found everybody happily having a conversation.

Khun No has Arm and Pol that will look after him. I am sure that they will always watch dramas with him and will spend their time being patient with him.

Time will come that Khun No will no longer need me.

There are lots of talented bodyguards in the Main Family. I am sure that they will also love Khun No. Arm and Pol are already there to be with him that maybe if I leave, that will not be a great loss for the young master.

As for Porsche, he has Khun Kinn from the very start. Khun Kinn will never hesitate to risk his life for Porsche. I am happy that my friend found his happiness even though they keep fighting like cats and dogs.

For Che’- the one I also treated as a younger brother, I don’t really have to worry about him. Khun Kim is there. He can be a little stupid for following me but I know that he will not let anyone mess with Che’.