Simple

6. Simple

After having spent a wonderful day together, it was time to return home if they didn't want to arrive too late to Bangkok, as they still had a long drive there.

Arthit held Kongpob's hand with care, slightly guiding him to the exit. And Konpob laced their fingers together as if making a statement about how he wouldn't let go of Arthit. Not in that moment, nor in the future.

As they had spent the whole day inside their "apartment", he didn't hadn't seen almost anything of the installations, so on their way out, he was happy to admire their environment.

Realising this, Arthit took him on the long route, so Kongpob could spend a bit more time admiring the beauty of where they were.

Just as they went through the main café, Arthit spotted a friend on one of the tables. Someone who wasn't supposed to be there.

"Bright?"

"What are you doing here?"

After recovering from the initial surprise, Bright smiled from ear to ear.

"A friend of mine brought me here."

"Friend?"

A voice suddenly from behind them spoke, making Kongpob and Arthit turn around just to face a slender, well-dressed gentleman.

"Phi?"

"Mr Atthaphan?"

The business devil in person, wearing an exquisite suit, was just in front of them, with that cunning smile.

"Shall we sit?"

Said with confidence. And too stunned to speak, Arthit and Konpob sat on Bright's table. Gun Atthaphan also took his seat.

Kongpob, who didn't know Bright, was a bit lost. Arthit was equally lost but for a different reason. He wanted an explanation.

"Gun and I have been dating for, three years now?"

Said Bright proudly. Arthit was astonished, Bright? Dating and not fooling around? He always flirted, never took anything serious! How could he had ended up with a person like Mr Atthaphan,  who seemed like a no-nonsense guy? How did that happen?

"I think this deserves a drink. Arthit and I will go to get the drinks."

And understanding what Gun Atthaphan really meant, silently, Arthit and him got up and went towards the bar.

"It was never about getting his approval, right?"

Said Arthit while looking at the cunning young man in front of him. He himself was quite smart, but he had obviously been played by the man in front of him. The lack of acknowledgement of his relationship and surprise from the overprotective brother was really suspicious.

Gun smiled.

"Kong wanted you. I'll let him explain that part, himself, but my point is that he was never going to be able to reach you from his cristal cage, not without getting hurt."

Arthit's mind was overworking.

"So, you designed this whole thing, knowing that I would be interested and willing to do everything to get it."

From the beginning, it had been surprising how fitting the business deal was to his own company, like it was always meant to become a partnership between S&A and Ronjapat K.

"I just needed to catch your interest once and be able to keep you around for a while. Kong is lovely enough to do the rest."

"Yes, he is."

"And Bright?"

"I had to get information about you in order to make you interested. And Bright blabbered everything. After a while, he was just too good of a person to let go."

"And he knows. About everything. He helped."

Gun Atthaphan smiled mischievously.

Arthit gritted his teeth. Traitor!

"And I'm guessing that you and Bright being here it's not a surprise either."

Added Arthit. And Gun smiled again.

"I needed a safe space that you could take my brother, once everything was set in motion." Answered Gun.

"This place was just perfect. I just needed to comment it with one of our business partners that also was collaborating with your company at the time, and make sure that he introduced you to this place."

Arthit shook his head. Of course. Gun Atthaphan was a great business strategist, how could he have not planned that also?

Well, at least he wouldn't have any obstacles to his relationship with Kongpob from his side.

"Shall we return? They have waited for too long already."

Arthit had still too many unanswered questions but figured that he would have the time to ask them later. 

And they returned to the table with drinks in their hands.

But one thing is for sure. He was going to roast Bright alive, how could he dare to talk about him to a total stranger? He had literally sold him! But, on the bright side, that had brought him one of the biggest happiness to his life, Kongpob.