The cupcake guy

Chapter 49 : A kind of candy shop

To be honest, Arthit would have preferred to leave and not fall into his boyfriend's trap, but it was impossible. Firstly because he loved Kongpob too much to do that to him even as a joke, and most of all, because he didn't trust this kind of places.

Well, he was probably paranoid... but what if this sex shop was hiding something sleazy? What if the salesman was a sex maniac? What if something happen to Kongpob in there? 

Yes, he was full of preconceived ideas, but there was no way he would leave Kongpob here alone. Yet, when he crossed the Red Heaven threshold, he blinked in disbelief.

The entrance was leading to an elegantly room, larger than it looked from the outside. Quickly, he spotted the counter and cash register, as well as a huge library forming a maze like in an old museum or some antique shop.

The furniture was all antique, patinated and red in color. On the ceiling there were tons of light fixtures providing the room with subdued lighting and an unusual, almost mystical atmosphere enhanced by the fragrance floating in the air, a mixture of rose and sandalwood full of sensuality.

According to the shop plan visible in the entrance, the ground floor was reserved for books, CDs, DVDs, games, video games as well as posters, paintings and other decorative elements. There were also items upstairs and in the basement. The available items' list was so long Arthit thought he was in Alibaba cave.

At the same time, he saw Kongpob waving at him. Pretending not to see the spark of amusement and curiosity shining in his eyes, Arthit glanced at him. But before he could say anything, the young pastrycook blew into his ear.

"I'm a lion's head rabbit. Cute, isn't it?"

"Kongpob!"

As he laid a hand on his ear by shivering, the youngest laughed like a child.

Frankly, Arthit didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Kongpob could be an angel, but also an incorrigible brat. The young engineer didn't feel very comfortable here, but seeing him like that, he softened a bit. He wanted to shout at him and at the same time, he had an irresistible urge to kiss him until he forgot his name.

Passing a hand over his forehead, he sighed while Kongpob, playful and enthusiastic, clutched his arm with an adorable pout and devastating smile.

"Don't be angry... It's going to be fun! And even if we don't buy anything, the owner said we can stay as long as we want! She's really nice!"

"Owner?" Skeptical, Arthit shook his head as if he was talking to a naive child. "Kong... She said that to fool you..."

But hearing a voice behind his back, Arthit turned around suddenly, to find himself face to face with...

"Not at all, boy. You can stay as long as you like."

...

Polite, Arthit bowed to greet the elderly lady while, out of the corner of his eye, he saw Kongpob smiling kindly at her.

Hm...

Yes... but no.

A little granny like that couldn't be...

"My name is Lamaï. I'm this shop owner."

At once, Arthit refrained from coughing loudly.

He just couldn't believe it.

So, when Lamaï was a little further away, he shyly confided in Kongpob.

"That's not possible! She looks like a candy saleswoman..."