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Chapter One- A new life

🍁Pete🍁

Since the age of 7 I had to move to the states for my studies and to help my grandma's small cafe and today was the day where I had to go back to Bangkok for Pa's business. I missed the southern foods my mum would cook for me. It was hard leaving my mum and dad and one particular friend. His name was Vegas. He is the first son of the minor family in the Theerapanyakul family. His dad Mr Kan and my dad were business partners and also university friends. Vegas and I always do things together. We also went to the same school so we saw each other almost everyday. We were like besties. His childhood was not the best since his mum died when he was such a young age. It's the same with his little brother Macau. His mum died from a car accident but the case was covered quickly and no actions were taken. Since Mr Kan is busy with work, Vegas and Macau were taken care of by a Nanny. The nanny felt like a mother to Vegas and Macau. But then for unknown reasons Mr Kan killed the nanny after a few months. It made Vegas miserable. The poor guy had to take care of Macau from a young age and also focus on studies. Mr Kan put a lot of pressure on Vegas and Macau but more on Vegas since he's the future heir to the minor family. Vegas hated his dad a lot when he was young that sometimes he would sneakily get out of the house with Macau and come to mine. I didn't mind since he's my best friend and my parents didn't mind but would welcome him anytime he came into the house. He was like another family member but not related by blood. His father is also abusive. So most of the time he would be holding Macau's hand with bruises all over himself. My parents felt bad for him and they always would make him feel like he's home whenever he comes. But then one day, Pa came in with big news. He said I would be going to the states for studies and help my grandma's small cafe business which needed a hand. My parents were happy except me. I felt like my life just got taken away. I've always loved my life in Bangkok and now they want to take it away from me. I was soooooo upset that I threw a lot of tantrums almost everywhere in the house. I didn't want to be apart from my parents and friends here. And never in my life have I liked western foods. They were all greasy and unhealthy. I was afraid that I might not get used to living there since it will be a new environment for me. But then everything was planned already without me knowing so I had to do what my parents asked me to do. The day before I went to the states, I had a hearty meal with Pa, Ma, Mr Kan, Macau and Vegas. It was home cooked by Ma and a little help from Pa. After the meal the adults were talking about business and I, Vegas and Macau went to the playroom to play. We were playing but not happily. Macau loved me like his real brother but now as I am leaving he will be missing me. For Vegas I couldn't read his emotions since he had a poker face on. What a bastard. Not even saying anything when his dear friend would be leaving the country until I graduate. Macau and I were crying and hugging each other while Vegas just sat there emotionless. I just told Macau not to cry and that I would be visiting him and Vegas at least once a year. Vegas said nothing and left the room. I didn't chase after him since Macau was still hugging me tightly. After a while Macau and Vegas had to leave. Before they left I told them to come meet me tomorrow when I leave the country at the airport. Macau and Vegas gave me that promise. After a while I had to start packing. I saw a polaroid of me, Vegas and Macau. It was when we had to visit Universal studios in Japan. After seeing the polaroid I broke down into tears. I just realized that I had to leave my best friend and his brother whom I felt like was family. Also I saw a picture of Me, Pa and Ma on my study desk and it made me cry harder. My parents heard me crying so they came into the room to confront me. I had to leave the people I loved. The night just passed by my parents hugging me and me crying. The next day I had to wake up early since I had the flight at 8am. It was a private jet that Pa bought for me on my 4th birthday. My parents weren't that stupid to send me off all alone, so my cousin brother followed me since he also has to attend uni there. As I got out of the car I was greeted by Macau and Mr Kan. Vegas was nowhere to be found. I asked Macau where Vegas was and he replied saying, "Hia said he didn't want to meet you so he stayed at home." I felt betrayed since he promised me that he would send me off the airport. I just didn't say anything because Mr Kan was there. My parents, Mr Kan and Macau said their goodbyes and I had to go to the plane right now. Before I left Macau gave me a letter and said to read it when I got to the plane. As I got on the plane I read the letter. The letter said," From an unknown person, To Pete Phongsakorn Saengtham. If you are reading this letter I hope you get there safely and meet new friends and make sure to not get sick and eat healthily. Hope you have a nice new life there and I will see you again if you come back to Thailand. By: Unknown Person" After I read the letter I knew it was from Vegas. Even though he's not the type to write letters to anyone I knew it was him by the way he writes the letter. The tone is too obvious that it is from Vegas. He's the type of person who would say these types of stuff. The plane landed safely. As I landed my grandma came to greet me by saying," Welcome to Chicago my little Pete." Grandma would always come visit during the holidays so I've never been to Chicago before. She showed me around the city. When I arrived at the house it was huge and luxurious. It had a huge pool and my room was decorated nicely with my favorite marvel characters. Later on my grandma showed me the school I had to attend. It was an International Private school. Not a lot of students were there. In my class there were only 6 students including me. I made new friends and I would say I adapted quickly to the environment. And after school I would work at my grandma's small cafe. During the holidays my Parents would come and visit and I only had to visit Thailand for two times and it was only the first two years. Time has passed and I now have to work for Pa's company. I was always interested in Pa's works since he's a Mafia. I always thought they were cool since they would kill the bad guys. But it was totally different. It was just selling drugs and illegal weapons but it was professional. It was not like those thugs in the streets. They had powerful customers who would buy these. But then as time passed I understood his business purpose and decided to work for Pa. He warned me that it was dangerous but I was ready to take all risks. I was greeted by many bodyguards as I arrived in Bangkok. They took care of me until I reached home. I was greeted by a lot of bodyguards as I arrived home. My mum and dad welcomed me with hugs. I was welcomed with delicious home cooked meals from Ma and Pa. They had talented chefs but they wanted to make the food taste special. I shared my uni experiences and Ma and Pa listened with smiles. As I finished, I asked Pa about business. Both of them were shocked to hear me asking things related to business. They thought I would avoid that topic. But still Pa answered me and the night passed. The next day Ma asked me if I wanted to meet Vegas and Macau. I totally forgot about them. It's been more than a decade since I met the brothers. After a while Ma introduced me to a bodyguard who will be my personal bodyguard. His name was Mark. He was 6 feet tall and was the same age as me. He will be guiding me to the minor family of Theeranpanyakul's house. As I got in front of the front gate, I was greeted by the bodyguards. And at the entrance there were more than 15 bodyguards. As I entered the house it was kinda a dark walking hall. It felt like Satan decorated the house. After I got seated in the living room a young teenager came to hug me with a happy expression. I am sure that this is Macau since he was like this since young age. He welcomed me and we had a great reunion and chatted for almost an hour. As time passed, a tall handsome guy who looked the same age as me arrived. He was greeted by many bodyguards and when he saw me he had a cold expression with a bruise on his face and walked towards me. I felt goosebumps all over my body as I got scared.