Four Hearts, One Home

Chapter 22

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Thank you if you're already here. You are the reason I do what I do ❤

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Xiao Zhan wanted to look elegant for his date at the party, so he changed into more exquisite clothing.

To cut down suspicion and rumours, Gulf and he agreed to attend the party together after repeated invitation from both Mr. Jongcheveevat and his Yibo,  himself.

At a quarter to 6, Xiao Zhan pulled off a decadent open collar denim shirt and intricately tooled himself with a creamy, silky coat and a pair of black pant. "This is it. " He looked at the mirror satisfied and grabbed his wallet before rushing down to meet Gulf.

As he reached outside, he was a little surprised to see that Gulf was not alone; in fact he was leaning against a black audi with a familiar person - Joe.

"Joe..." He hesitated while taking a look at Gulf whose sturdy red tie upstaging his silky white shirt along with the black suit reminded him that it was a night to celebrate love. And it made Zhan nervous because it could be his and Yibo's first official date.

"Don't worry, I'm just your chauffeur for the night" Joe joked pulling the sleeve of his black blazer to his elbow and opened the door for them in a playful manner. Joe's fitting black tuxedo absolutely swing well with his suave manner.

"Enough Joseph. It's embarrassing" Gulf chuckled. "It's Mew's idea" whispered Gulf at him and got inside the front seat of the car.

After about twenty minutes of a comfortable ride accompanied by lots of laughter and chats, the three men finally stopped themselves in front of a tall skyscraper. It looked like a fancy hotel and an office but the way it stood tall and grand in the middle of a neighborhood seemed like a private residence.

"What is this place?" Gulf asked, looking up at the building as he observed how the streets around the building were filled in with cars and couples rushed in wearing their fancy suits and elegant gowns.

"This is actually very close to my work place". Zhan said looking around while the music coming from the inside slightly made him nervous.

"Well, to spoil the surprise... This is your official Jongcheveevat's private residence which he bought just a week ago." Joe added and the two young men only dropped their jaw. "To cut the long story short, he's hosting this party as an inauguration of his residence as well as to celebrate valentine's day with his favorite people". Joe said nudging at Gulf's shoulder.

Gulf was happy to know the truth but it overwhelmed him because it felt like a mirror reflecting him of his position and reminding him how Mew and he were from two different worlds and that he should not be carried away by fancy whims. However, he understood that he had come too far to allow his low self-esteem to take control of his life.

"So, shall we?" Joe interrupted and they took that as a cue to walk in.

The elevator of the grand, marbled building took them to the third storied. And once they got out they were greeted with pink, red, white and heart-shaped décor. Crepe paper, banners, balloons and signs that were easy to find at common stores or super-centers were all over the white furnished walls.

"Damn, is this all Mew doing? " Zhan murmured to his friend who was as fascinated as him by the beautiful decor. "I didn't expect him to be of the romantic type".

Gulf smiled upon hearing that. Mew was so much more romantic and cheesy than anyone could imagine.

"Believe me, he loves to romance with anything related to flowers". Gulf grinned the moment he saw that some of the ladies were clipping a red rose badge on the men's suit and a bracelet made of white lilies were tied on the ladies' wrists.