Solace (on hold)

Chapter 8

The entire 8th floor of the Intercontinental Hotel Ayutthaya was booked exclusively for the popular band and their posse.
Friends of the group, some celebrities, models and influencers were all checked in at the same floor. Partying, drinking and doing whatever the rich and famous are known for. Gulf and his friends was starstruck with the famous people that they only see on television and magazine covers before but are now mingling, laughing and getting high in front of them.

Win and Gun was having the time of their life, smiling and getting some small talks here and there. Drinking champagne while walking, getting a bite of that black eyed pea bruschetta that is being served. Gulf on the other hand was looking so lost as if it was his first time getting out of the world, although it was really a first time for him to be away.

All of these was new to him, the loud crowd, the partying, seeing people who are wasted. Never in his wildest dream had ever occur to him that he will be a part of something like this. He smiled inwardly to himself, feeling the rush and the overwhelming feeling, his fall and bruises a while ago was long forgotten.

He looked around once more, held his head up and took a glass of that Möet & Chandon and gulp it in one go. The sensuous riped candied fruit flavor with strong fruitiness smooth finish and a slight taste of vanilla was a spectacle of flavors inside Gulf's mouth. He was actually surprised by how good it taste, and so he took another glass and eyed his friends who are both looking at him pleased.

" Cheers!" Gun shouted, as the three of them clink their glasses and emptied its content.

" Win! Come here" Phi Bosser the road manager interrupted the three friends. They all looked at him and Win went closer looking annoyed.

" What? We are having our moment Phi" he said displeased. Bosser rolled his eyes " Do I need to remind you that you are here to work and not to party"

" It's way pass out working time" Win retorted while shooting daggers at his cousin. The manager shrugged, this cousin of his is really something
" We need to do something about that attitude of yours" he sighed then took out the key card and handed it to his annoying relative.

" Here is the key card to your room, settle down first and then head to the Ayutthaya Suite later. The members will all gather there. I will see you about an hour" The manager instructed them before leaving.

Walking towards their assigned room, Gulf looked around to search for a certain famous person, what happened earlier was so fast that he can't even remember if he was able to say thank you to the singer that helped him. Sensing that the singer was nowhere insight Gulf gave up the search and continued walking down the hallway.
" Remind yourself to say your gratitude later when you see him" he took a mental note to himself.

The door to the friend's room opened and the hotel did not disappoint, a comfortable king-size bed, a spacious walk in closet, a marble bathroom with a separate shower and a bathtub. On the side was a modern work area with a comfortable armchair, a flat screen smart tv and a sitting area with a glass center table.

Gulf open the curtain and the view from the window is worth the trip. It has a wonderful view over the city and a beautiful park below. Win closed the door behind him and Gun immediately flopped himself to one of the king-size bed

" I can get used to this" he smiled while he sprawled on the soft mattress.

" Not bad!" Win said while crossing his arms on his chest

" Are we really going to do this?" Gulf asked walking towards Gun and scoot over beside him.

Gun snuggled close to Gulf "Well... we signed a contract already and what's so bad about this? look around you free hotel, free booze, a free vacation and do I need to say that we are travelling with the freaking members of the Solace band?! its enough reason for us to do this." Gun stated