Hearts on Hire (Completed)

Job Offer

Mew walked home in daze after getting fired from the restaurant. He wasn't sure what to make of Gulf. He looked arrogant and intimidating. He couldn't understand why would Gulf want Mew to work him. He was still a college student and Gulf seemed like a rich guy so he must be at some important position wherever he worked so why would he want to hire a random boy without even knowing his qualifications. Was it some sort of shady job? Maybe he was just bluffing. No use worrying over something like that. He had more pressing concern.

Sarawat had to go for 2 months training and that required money. Sarawat didn't tell them because he knew it would be expensive but Mew saw the poster in his room. Mew had been thinking of paying for it by working at the restaurant but now it seemed hard. He will have to get another job fast. Registration date was drawing near. Mew entered the house and quickly freshened up to make dinner. Kit hadn't arrived yet and Sarawat was tutoring few students in the living room.

It was around 8 pm when the kids started gathering their stuff to leave. Sarawat tutored around 8 students all were in eighth standard. He loves teaching and this helped him earn too. He was still in second year so he couldn't spare much time for part time jobs so this was the best solution for the moment.

"Phi, I have a friend who wants to join the tutoring session." One of the boy asked.

"Oh, sure. Which standard is he in?" Sarawat enquired.

"Eighth. Can I tell him to come tomorrow?"

"Sure. Bring him with you."

After the kids left, Sarawat entered the kitchen to help Mew lay the table. Kit had just arrived and soon they were sitting around the small table, eating and talking about their day. No matter how hard things got, Suppasit brothers always ate at least one meal together and for them that was the best part of the day.

Next day Mew received a call from Phana, Gulf's secretary and was asked to come to a cafe around 3 pm. Mew was apprehensive regarding the whole ordeal but decided to at least see what the job was. He got dressed and reached the cafe at the given time and was greeted by a very beautiful man.

"Hello, Mr. Suppasit, I'm Phana, Gulf's secretary. Please take seat. I am here to discuss about the job offer my boss made last night."

"Okay."

"I have already drawn the contract. Please have a look."

"Woah, wait a minute. I haven't even agreed to it yet."

"I know but you'll agree."

"I don't think I like that attitude of yours."

"It's okay. My attitude will change depending on whether you sign that contract or not. "

Mew gulped nervously at that statement. These people seemed beyond his comprehension.

"Don't worry, kid. I don't mean any harm. The job is simple. You have to become fake boyfriend of Gulf for six months."

"WHAT? Is this some sort of drama we're filming? Do people actually need fake boyfriend or girlfriend in real life?"

"Well, it seems like they do. You don't have to know the reason-"

"You don't really expect me to say yes without knowing the reason, do you?"

"I thought your salary would take care of that. Look it's just like a job. There's nothing illegal or shady going on. You have to act like his boyfriend for six months. You'll get paid every month and few incentives."

"Okay, what do actually have to do?"

"You need to appear in parties and such as his boyfriend. Your social media accounts should project this relationship. And obviously you can't date or court anyone in these 6 months."