Seeing the person who’s one of the reasons on why I lost Pete is something I can’t bear.

I sat on the opposite side of the table, facing Khun Ja directly. I stare into his eyes as I remember on how he treated Pete badly. Everything is still fresh in my memory. I gritted my teeth and clench my fist in anger.

The hands are getting numb and pale as the veins became visible. The disappointment is seen that I want to see him suffer for what he did.

“Vegas. Is there something wrong?” I heard Kinn ask me.

Without removing my sight on Khun Ja, I replied. “Nothing.”

How come that you’re still here when you should be dead? How unacceptable it is that Khun Ja seems to be fine and well while here I am, I can’t even have Pete back.

Khun Ja stare back with his calm expression. He slightly bows his head, recognizing my presence. It disgusts me that all I wanted to do is to hear him scream in pain just like what he cause me after killing Pete.

I will make sure that you won’t live well even in this world. I will haunt you to every dimension. If Pete and I suffered because of you then there is no reason for you live comfortably.

“I am thinking that Khun Ja can help your family business Vegas.”

“What?” I glared on Khun Korn. “What do you mean?”

Is he suggesting that I should have partnership with Khun Ja?

“I disagree.” I answered boldly still maintaining an eye contact on him.

Every second that I look into his eyes, the image of Pete holding for his dear life is what I can remember. I can still visualize the blood coming out from his mouth, how his eyes close or when he gasped for his last breath. It was all because of him.

How dare you hurt the person that means the whole world to me?

“Khun Ja’s business especially in the shipment of different ammunitions is suitable for your business, Vegas.” Kinn tries to persuade me.

You don’t understand. This person in front of me is another devil who killed Pete.

“I don’t think Khun Vegas likes the idea.” Khun Ja told Kinn politely.

I scoffed. How come that you’re so polite? My breathing became heavy and my hands are starting to get hurt.

Show them how evil are you.

“What do you feel, Khun Ja?” I asked that made them all look at me.

My lips forms into a smirk, I lean forward for him to look at me closely.

“What do you mean Khun Vegas?”

“Have you ever done something bad… or stupid because of the woman you like?”

I saw the shift of emotion in his face. From a calm face that turns into something confused and lastly, he seems to be invested about what I asked.

Khun Ja may know about Pam after all.

“This is not the right time to talk about it, Vegas.”

I didn’t mind Khun Korn’s words and smirks. Did you remember someone?

“What do you mean?”

I shrugged and sit properly as if nothing happens. “Nothing. I’m just wondering.”

“What is that?” Kinn whispered to me yet I ignore him.

This is none of your business.

“Does Khun Vegas want to know something other than business?”

Did I just have your attention?

“Things like that will be tackle after this.” I told him giving him something he will think about.

Don’t worry. I will not only find about Pam but I will definitely end your life after this. Knowing the he is here, there is a possibility that he will meet Pete. I won’t let that happen. I won’t give you a slightest chance to see Pete and recognize him.

I will end it even before the chaos begins.

Kinn is the one presenting which I don’t mind and either him if I am listening. I am too occupied with the thought of facing Khun Ja.

Forgiveness is something you can not just give and I always believe in karma. I will never forgive him and I will make sure that I will bring the karma he deserves in this world.

While Kinn is talking, the door opened revealing Porsche and a man behind him.

“He insisted that I should bring him to you, Khun Korn.”

“Why are you always excluding me?” The intruder spoke with his childish yet sarcastic tone.

Khun Gray just entered the room.

This bastard! Khun Pat’s younger brother and the same person who warned me not to let Pete be near to Khun Ja or Khun Pat.

“Why are you here, Gray?” Khun Ja asked obviously because they are in the same group - The Red Empire.

I watch Khun Gray laugh and his gaze landed on mine and Kinn. Fuck this bastard.

Another one who’s brain is a mixture of Tankhun and Kim.

Khun Ja and Khun Gray is here then there is a possibility that Pete’s father is also alive. The universe probably gave me a chance to kill the three of them.

“Hey. I heard you had a meeting with Ja but not with me.” He said that I scrunch my eyebrows.

What the fuck is he even talking about? He behaves like a kid who isn’t invited in a party.

“I’m just kidding. I came here to give you this, Korn. Some details about the business.”

I watch Khun Korn receiving an envelope. So you’re also involved with the both of them. What do I even expect from him? He probably knows everything yet remains quiet and watch these two kill each other.

“Kinn and Porsche tell everyone especially Tankhun’s group not to go outside first.” Khun Korn ordered.

Kinn left with Porsche without questioning his father. I can only watch them doing their thing.

Why are you not allowing Phi Khun and his bodyguard to go outside? Are you hiding them from Khun Ja or Khun Gray? Or are you hiding someone?

“He is Vegas, Kan’s eldest and first son.” Khun Korn introduced me.

“He’s fierce.” Khun Gray commented.

I felt my hand getting itchy. I wanted to hold a knife and slice their neck. If Khun Korn just knows that this two are involve in Pete’s death.

“Oi Khun!” Kinn’s loud voice was heard followed by several footsteps rushing towards our direction.

The door widely opened revealing Tankhun, Kinn, Arm, Pol and Pete.

They are all chasing Phi Khun.

I watch Pete catching his breath, seems so stress and done with his boss. At this moment, I just want to take him home.

“Pa! I have something to tell you!” The spoiled brat said.

Since the room is slightly crowded, I chose to leave my seat and subtlety went near Pete.

“Step back.” I whispered to him that made him startled.

He didn’t even ask me and just takes a step back that gave me an access to cover him from Khun Ja’s sight.

“Khun, I have a meeting. Take him away from here.”

Pete was supposed to help Arm and Pol yet I stop him. It’s much better if he will be covered.

“Pa! Can we buy a huge dinosaur toy? Like the size is real life? It will be awesome! Let’s make this house into a dinosaur theme mansion!” Phi Khun energetically suggested with his eyes sparkling.

What the hell is he even talking about? Crashing a meeting for a dinosaur?

“Not now, Khun. Leave the room first.”

“Let’s go, Khun No.” Pete said as he moves forward to get Phi Khun.

I watched Khun Ja’s expression yet he remains looking at them that made me wonder. He seems like he doesn’t have any idea about Pete. You don’t know about him, right?

Shit. I cursed under my breath when I saw Khun Gray’s expression. He is deeply staring at Pete, examining his face and I saw a glimpse of wicked smile formed in to his lips.

I went to Pete’s direction and drag him away from the office.

Fuck it. I don’t know what will happen if either of the two finds out about Pete but I won’t let them find Pete interesting.

“Vegas! What are you doing?!” Kinn shouted followed by Porsche.

“Don’t you fucking dare to follow us!” I threatened them and continued to drag Pete.

“Khun Vegas.” I heard him protested. “What do you want, Khun Vegas?”

I faced him and saw the rest of the members of the Main Family looking at the two of us.

“Just stay with Phi Khun first.”

I don’t have time to consider that he doesn’t know anything. My instinct says that he should avoid going outside before Khun Ja or Khun Gray finds out about his existence.

“What do you mean, Khun Vegas?”

I run my fingers through my black hair and pursed my lips as I take a deep breath.

I stare into his eyes, went nearer and what I noticed is that he didn’t even flinch.

That’s my Pete.

“Listen to me. Don’t associate yourself with other people.”

I still haven’t made you fall in love with me in this world so I will not let anyone take you away.

“What?”

“Do not talk to anyone except from the members of this family. It is much better if you stay inside.”

If I could just held you captive again, keep you in my room with all of the chains and stuffs and make you fall in love with me then I will do it.

However, I promised myself that I will not commit the same mistakes again. That’s an option but probably not the best choice.

“I do not understand Khun Vegas.”

Even if I explain everything to you, you will never believe me.

“Pete. Just trust me. Stay with them and don’t leave the house.”

I felt his hands reaching for mine that made me stop.

How I wish you will hold my hands like this forever.

“Khun Vegas. I don’t know what’s going on but can I really trust you?”

My soul almost left my body after hearing that from him.

I stare at him as I squeeze his hands.

“You’re late, Gray.” A calm voice from the man who just placed his cigarette on the ashtray spoke.

Inside a room with dim lights, books are stack up and there are cards scattered everywhere, there is a man sitting in his swivel chair. He has a deep lonely dark eyes staring at the window.

“I went to Korn.” Khun Gray stated and sat on the couch and takes out a stick of cigarette. “I thought nothing will interest me but I found someone.”

“Someone?” The voice asked and turns around.

Khun Gray nodded and lit up his cigarette. “At first, I thought I am just hallucinating.”

The other man’s lips let out a faint smile after hearing that.

“The bodyguard somehow resembles you,” Khun Gray said that made the man stop. “Only to find out that he is much more interesting than the face that resembles yours.”

The man sitting in the swivel chair stands up, going to another room as he peaks in there.

With his index finger, he placed it near his lips… giving a signal to someone inside the room to be quiet.

“I asked the other bodyguards about his name and I realized that it is exciting to know about him.”

“Really?”

“His name is Pete. Pete Phongsakorn Saengtham.” A devilish grin came from his lips as those tricky eyes sparkles in excitement.

“Phongsakorn… Saengtham?” The calm voice isn’t helping at all.

It is visible that the atmosphere inside the room grew much more eerie as it used to be.

(If you have read Love and Sins. You know who's the real villain. 😏 )