The One

Chapter 12

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"Dada play with me"

Alexa was whining to Gulf who was spacing out. He was so mad at P'Mew that he did not want to see him at all and so he took day off. Playing with his daughter was his stress buster. Today, however, it was not helping much.

"Alexa, sweetheart can you play with your dolls for a while. Mumma needs to talk to Dada." Rose egged her on to play with her toys.

"Are you alright darling" she enquired while massaging Gulf's shoulders. Gulf leaned back on the cosy chair feeling his muscles relax. He hummed closing his eyes.
"Did something happen yesterday?" She knew him for quite a while now to know his moods. Spacing out like that when playing with Alexa, something was definitely wrong.

Gulf sighed, still not ready to talk.
"Is it Mew again?" These days most of his problems and worries seemed to be because of P'Mew which Rose didn't like at all.

Gulf opened his eyes and straightened up, sensing the frustration in her tone.
He tilted his head back to look at her contemplating whether to tell her or not. Gulf did share most of the things with her but not everything. It was for her own safety. It was better for her to know as little as possible.

As soon as he looked at her face, he knew she won't give up.
" yes.. he used me" Gulf tilted his head to give her more access to his shoulder.
Rose was pleasantly surprised that Gulf opened up. She started massaging again.
"How so?" She asked more
"He used me as a cover for his selfish needs"
Not understanding what exactly happened she sat on his lap and asked again
"I don't understand. How?"
Gulf held her waist to make her comfortable on his lap.
"Why are you so curious?"
"Tsk" she was about to curse Gulf when he cut her
"Ok ok.. I will tell you. We went out for drinks. He hugged me. Kissed me and made my heart flutter. But it was all a show for someone else to see"
"He kissed you!" Her eyes were wide open
She felt anger rushing through her body
"Why?"
Gulf hugged her. He did not want to articulate the monologue that was on repeat mode in his head. He just could not stop thinking about how P'Mew used him to get that man. Did he really have to get so close to him, touch him like it meant something.
"Love?" Rose called out.
"Hmm?" Gulf was in no mood for talks
"Do you want to forget what happened last night?Rose was hesitating but she spoke anyway.
"Hmm.." Gulf was resting his chin on her shoulder.
"Then... do you... want to... kiss me?"
Gulf pushed her shoulders slightly back to look at her face. Was she mocking Gulf?
"Are you joking Rose? What are you talking about?"
Her face turned sad as she looked down. Gulf took a more calmer approach. He did not like to see her hurt. For past four years she was his only friend.
"You know my heart is only for him. Falling for someone else is impossible for me.
I love you Rose but not in a way I love P'Mew"

"But you did fall for P'Nice. Why can't you fall in love with me?"
Gulf was speechless.
Yes indeed. He had fallen for P'Nice. He was the kindest , most genuine person Gulf had met. P'Mew was good but he had his flaws. P'Nice was an angel. Perfect.
Gulf remembered how happy he was when his parents accepted him and P'Nice. He was apprehensive whether mom and dad would accept his sexuality. P'Mew was the first one to know about it. He had called P'Mew immediately after mom and dad gave permission to get engaged. How happy he was!
"I told you there is no reason to worry. Mother will understand" P'Mew said feeling absolutely elated.
"Come on P'Mew.. I know it was your doing. They agreed only because you talked to them for me". Thank you for everything P'Mew" Gulf was greatful to Mew. He knew his parents trusted Mew more than him. For them Gulf was just a brat and Mew was the ideal son.

"Aw.. now that you have Nice with you, I become the stranger?" Gulf could see Mew pouting over the phone.
"I would do anything for you dear. You are my number one priority"
"Reallyyyy phi?! Don't let Fai hear this Phi.. she will kick your ass" Gulf burst out laughing. Mew contagiously followed.

Fai was Mew's girlfriend for 3 years. They met in college and he pursued her. Being rich and handsome it did not take too long for them to start dating.
Nevertheless Gulf was always Mew's priority.

Mew's father was Mr. Kanawuts right hand man and confidant. Mew was always told to protect Gulf from any harm. But he did not protect him out of obligation. He genuinely felt love towards Gulf. He absolutely adored him.

When Gulf mentioned to Mew that he had found the one, Mew was apprehensive. He ran a detailed background check on Nice, tested him, threatened him and did everything else to make sure that he was serious about Gulf. Only then, he made a move and convinced Gulf's parents to accept them. Gulf was a teenager and madly in love with Nice.
Mew also convinced Gulf's parents to send them away to New York where they could get married legally and start a new life, away from the mafia world. Gulf being the only heir had already made quite a few enemies who wanted him dead.

Everything was arranged. But on that fateful night. Gulf's parents and his lover, all three of them died in a car accident.
Gulf was devastated. Mew couldn't believe it himself.
Gulf was young and the only Kanawut alive. Not just the underworld his own relatives were eyeing him like vultures.

The Jongcheveevats were well aware of the danger Gulf was in. The only way for Gulf to survive, was to take him under their protection legally. Adoption was out of question as Gulf was already 18. The only option left was for Mew and Gulf to be married and Mew to take over as heir in lieu of Gulf.

"Rose I am having a severe head ache. I need to rest for sometime." Gulf excused himself.

Rose was hurt being rejected by Gulf. But she was determined to win Gulf over at any cost.

AN: 'And for you, girl, I swear I'll do the worst
... I need somebody who can love me at my worst'

Have a thunderous Thursday!😊😊