MINE.

7

"Come in, Shen!" said Ms. Hana with the elegant woman who will be her family too.

Gulf who had just come down from the room also greeted Madam Shen.

"so, this is Gulf. Can just call me, auntie Shen only. Later, Gulf will call mama." said Madam Shen as she hugged Gulf warmly.

Gulf felt a little awkward because that was the first time they had met.

"Mew, look at Gulf. Isn't he the sweetest? It's good to have him as my son -in -law."

Gulf's face is red. He was only able to lower his face.

Mew didn't answer, there was only a short smile forced on his face. Gulf retreated to the kitchen to be busy helping his mommy serve teatime.

When it was all done, Gulf brought a tray full of food into the living room. Three pairs of eyes could not help but look at Gulf's every move.

"It's delicious! Does Gulf make this?" praise Madam Shen.

Gulf felt uncomfortable. It's just an ordinary butter cake why is the praise so much.

"Not eating, Mew?" ask Ms. Hana when she saw Mew didn't touch the tea and also the butter cake on his plate.

Already reprimanded by Ms. Hana, he just touched it. There was a feeling of boredom on his face when he heard two women of that age talking.

Gulf got up to go into his room feeling his presence was unnecessary.

"Gulf, let's eat together, keep us company. We can chat." ask Madam Shen. Gulf had no other choice, so he took a seat next to his mommy.

Lots of questions from Madam Shen. One by one was answered by Gulf. Mew, on the other hand, was silent, only occasionally feeding and sipping drinks. After finishing the tea, Madam Shen opened a hot topic that became Gulf's nightmare.

"Gulf, did your mommy told you about our family proposal, right?" She asked while her eyes could not help but look at Gulf's face.

Gulf just bowed his head. He wonders what kind of ripple Mew's face is now? Pouting? A cynical smile? Do I have to answer this? Gulf tried to think. His heart didn't want to, but because it reminded his daddy, he had to answer. Want to answer yes, feel embarrassed. In the end he just kept quiet.

"Auntie came here to ask for your answer. If you agree, we can move on to the next step," softly Madam Shen said.

Gulf remained silent he was completely speechless.

"Do you have someone?" asked Madam Shen when Gulf was silent without an answer.

Gulf shook his head slowly.

"If not, do you want to be my son -in -law?" Madam Shen persuaded.

Gulf felt he needed to answer and what came out of his mouth was a question.

"If Auntie's son agreed to accept me? I'm okay." Gulf replied in a very slow voice. He's felt very hypocritical, know Mew doesn't want me, do I need to ask again?

"We've talked. We all agreed, including Mew." answer Madam Shen. And Mew remained silent.

"But he didn't say anything, auntie?" Gulf tries to make room for Mew to withdraw. Although he realizes that he needs to help his daddy, he himself does not know how a marriage bond can be built without the consent of both parties.

"Mama, auntie, can I talk to Gulf for a second?"

Gulf was shocked when Mew opened his mouth, he was stunned to look at Mew's face which had been petrified ever since. Ms. Hana and Madam Shen were also shocked.

They both nodded. Despite the reluctance to leave their children to talk. And Mew came out to the front of the house followed by Gulf.

As soon as they came out, Mew immediately attacked Gulf. "Didn't you don't want to marry me yesterday ?!"

"Yes," Gulf answered carefully.

"So? Why don't you just be honest with my mom today?" Wow, this relentless attack, thought Gulf.

"I don't understand either, yesterday you said you didn't want me, but why did you come with your mama today?"

"Actually, Gulf Kanawut, I myself don't understand, why is my mama so pleased with you. He is determined to want you, not me. I came here because I had to." said Mew in a restrained voice.

"If so, you tell your mom and my mommy that you don't agree with us getting married." while answering Gulf softened his words. Try to persuade.

"No, you tell them that you don't agree to this marriage." Although Mew controlled his voice, it was clear that he was angry with Gulf.

"I can't, I really can't," answered Gulf in a begging tone.

"Why? Your father told you to by hook or by crook, you have to marry me? So that the contract from my father's company is guaranteed? I can't believe this. Nowadays, there are more people selling their child!"

Gulf's face turned red and hot upon hearing Mew words.

"You don't have to say that." Gulf gritted his teeth. He tried to refrain from saying something that would make things worse.

"It's the truth, isn't it? You father is desperate, you can't deny it. The company is about to go bankrupt. He has no other way to save his company. If he can sell his child, he sells!"

"Leave my father out of this. Don't you remember? Your family came with this proposal. If you don't want to marry me, you tell your mama. I'm weird too, you don't want to, but force me to refuse, why don't you refuse?"

Ooo... Mew anger has peaked. His ego was like being trampled by a snotty boy, looked at by Gulf sharply. But what can he say? For mama's sake, he had to obey. His chance of escaping was by making this boy hate him so much that he rejected this proposal.

"You don't want to reject my mom's proposal? Are you willing to marry a man who doesn't want you? Are you sane or not? This is proof that your father forced you to marry me, right?"

"Once again, I remind you, don't involve my father! If you insult my father again, I will tell your mother that I will follow my family's decision." Gulf himself did not know where the power came from for him to retaliate.

Before Mew could swear, he was silent when he saw that a weak and unsteady boy had turned into a strong man. He's quite... something, he thought.

"Don't worry, little boy. Do you think your tactics were so good? Do you really want to marry me? Okay, I'll tell my mama I agree. Gulf Kanawut, you will be my wife. Do you think you won? I promise you, for everyday of our married life, you will regret what you have done today." Mew stared at Gulf deep.

Tongue -tied, heart stopped for a moment and gaped mouth. What have you done, Gulf Kanawut? he asked himself.