Hauntingly Beautiful (Completed)

Impending Doom

Sarawat was apprehensive regarding Tine. He went to his apartment and rang the bell. He tried 5 times but no one opened the door. He dialed Tine's number but he didn't pick up. He was getting worried. Did his Dad already get to Tine? What would he do if that happened? After waiting there for an hour, Tine came out. He looked so haggard like he hasn't slept for quite some time. He was startled to see Sarawat standing there.

"Why are you here? " Tine asked in hoarse voice.

"Tine, are you okay? "

"Does it even matter to you? "

"Of course it does. I was so worried about you. "

"Oh really? " Tine asks sarcastically.

"Tine, I'm sorry for those pics. Had I not done it, you wouldn't be in this trouble. "

"Exactly it's all your fault. "

"My father is really angry. "

"So? It's not my concern. "

"Well, he is angry at you. "

"Why? "

"Because of those photos. "

"Who's responsible for them? "

"I know it's all my fault but my father wouldn't listen. "

"So what do you want me to do? Go and beg him for forgiveness? My college life is already hell because of you. My parents are so ashamed of me. They won't even talk to me.

I have been suspended for 2 weeks. Even though you are also in those photos you can get away with it because of your family influence but I have to pay the price. I regret meeting you, Sarawat. Now please leave me alone. " Tine slammed the door shut.

Sarawat didn't blame Tine for being angry. He must be going through a lot right now. He wanted to help him but he was the reason for this mess. He decided to solve it by his own means. He contacted his Father's secretary and asked to schedule an appointment. That's how it worked with his father. Even his own son needed an appointment to see him. Sarawat reached the office and was ushered I inside his father cabin. He was nervous as hell but steeled his resolve.

"What is it you want? " His father didn't even bother to spare him a glance.

"Don't go after Tine. "

"Why? "

"Because he's innocent. I pursued him. "

"He trapped you. "

"He didn't. He doesn't want to do anything with me. He hates me. "

"Oh, that's interesting. He had got you hooked. "

"No, it's not like that. There's nothing between us. "

"If it was nothing, you wouldn't be here standing in front of me. "

"Father-"

"Maybe I should get him expelled. What do you think about that? It is so easy to fabricate situations. "

"Don't."

"What if I create a situation that gets him into jail? Do you think that would be better? "

"Father please. I'm sorry I disappointed you. But please don't do this. I'll do anything you want."

"That you would do but I want something else too. "

"What is it? "

"Marry Tine. "

"WHAT? "

"Are you deaf? "

"But why?"

"There has been lots of backlash about our company not being LGBT friendly and it's affecting the shares and sale. And your stupid scandal happened at the same time. We need to use this opportunity for our gain so your alliance with a guy would cast a positive light on our image."

"But you hate gays. "

"Of course I do. What's there to like about them?"

"Then how can-"

"I won't actually accept that trash as my son in law. It's just for show. After it all dies down divorce him. Kick him out. It's not like he is worth anything. Just use him for our gain for some time. A year at best. "

"Father, I can't do that to him. "

"Are you in love with him? "

"No." Sarawat wasn't sure whether it was lie or not.

"Good. Don't you dare fall for a boy. I'll kill you. It's all just for show. Remember that."

"He won't agree to this ever. Let's not do this. I'm sure we can find some other way. "

"Convince him or threaten him. Your choice but make sure he agrees or the consequences won't be good. "

"Father, I'll do as you say. "

"Get lost now. "

If Tine thought his life had been hard till now, then it was just going to get worse.