The Storm Inside Me.

37. Who is Macau ?

Pete was sitting in a chair trying to play with Baby Venice, but the kid kept sulking. He had a very bad temper, and Venice didn't like a lot of people... Especially his big brother Vegas.

"Venice, come on, you know he's bothering you on purpose, stop being mad at me..."

Porchay frowned, he greeted Pete, followed by Moon.

"Hello, P'Pete, what's wrong with him?"

"Vegas kissed me in front of him..." Pete said rolling his eyes, then he turned to Moon, and the young man's kind smile relaxed Moon.

"Hello, I'm Sun. Doctor Sun. We came to see Baby Venice, what a big boy ! Hi, sweetie." Moon tried a soft gesture towards Venice but the latter screamed so loudly that Porchay covered his ears.

" Sorry, sorry,sorry !" cried Pete immediately, he was embarrassed by the attitude of his adopted son. " Venice, enough, enough!!"

Moon arched an eyebrow, if Aurora was a kid with a strong temper, Venice was a demon in himself. Why were babies always such horrible creatures ?!
He tried to smile anyway and then Porchay explained the situation to Pete. The latter took a long look at Venice's chubby body before shrugging his shoulders:

"Venice is fine, he is the same as always,still capricious, jealous, unsociable and...."

" Hey, are you describing my brother?" Macau exclaimed, walking inside the room while laughing.

Moon looked up at the boy, he carefully analyzed the newcomer, a young handsome man, quite tall, a mischievous smile and a muscular chest. Porchay greeted his friend with a friendly pat and he seemed more relaxed.

"If Venice is okay, then we're leaving."

"Come see me again, Chaychay! I love to see how crazy we can drives Kim's mind..."

Porchay rolled his eyes, he dodged Macau who tried to hug him and grabbed Moon's arm to leave... But Moon caught something, a strange atmosphere and in the car, he looked at Porchay curiously:

"This young boy...,is he your friend?"

"Who...? Oh. Macau?", Porchay shrugged, "he's a person I'm close to, yes. He is always acting like a brat, don't mind him, P'Sun."

Moon started to think, maybe he had found a way to get Kimhan's love back. If he could create the illusion that Porchay was cheating on Kim with Macau...then the situation would be good for him.
He took Porchay home, and the latter asked him to come and drink tea.

"So," Moon immediately jumped at the chance, "I'm glad to see that little one is doing well, I see that you have a such big family!"

Porchay smiled, he put a hot cup in front of his neighbor:

"We are all more or less related by blood, in truth. We only have family by the label, but Venice is like my nephew. Well, I am rather their slaves, to be honest..."

Moon pretended to laugh, this kid was really annoying. He sipped his tea peacefully, still staring at Chay. He had to pretend he didn't know much so naturally he asked,

"Do you live here alone with your mom and your niece?"

"Yes... Only with my mom. My big brother comes sometimes with Aurora."

"Do you ever feel alone? You are so young be still so responsible..."

A strange shadow crossed Porchay's eyes but the young man shook his head:

"I have a big family, friends and..."

"And a person you love?"

Porchay lowered his head, he was blushing like a kid which exasperated Moon. The latter had managed to lead the conversation:

'' Ohhh... Is that person pretty ?"

"Mahh..... Yes, the most beautiful person I've seen in my life."

Porchay pulled out his phone, as if searching for something, but suddenly he frowned,

"Oh I'm sorry, P'Sun. But Macau is asking after me, I need to go back. Is it ok ? Are you done ?"

Moon stood up gracefully, his plan was unfolding quietly. It was satisfying, he felt like he had nothing to do. Just guide this little procelet away from his Kimhan.

"Well, well, I think I know who caught your eye, Nong Chay..."

"What?! But...n..no I don't..."

" Thank you for the tea, dear, and don't worry, your little secret crush won't know."

Porchay puffed out his cheeks before getting up, he guided Moon to the door and the fake doctor took the opportunity to slip a friendly hand on the young boy's shoulder:

"You know I'm not that old, I understand that two men can fall in love. I'm no one to judge you, besides that young Macau is looking at you with his eyes full of little heart, I noticed it when we were with him..."

Porchay opened his eyes wide, his jaw almost dropped and he started to stammer:

"But n..o...no...We're just friends!"

Moon pushed up his glasses, grabbed his suitcase and started to leave, singing,

"Liar, liar, liar..."

He heard Chay shout that he was not in love with Macau and Moon just had time to hide because Kimhan arrived with his sporty yellow car and the latter got out of his car, crossed his arms, and called Chay over with his finger.

"P'Kim!" Chay choked on his saliva, almost running to give the singer a hug.

"Who are you not in love with again?" Kimhan growled coldly, and his voice made Moon shiver.

Porchay laughed, he placed a kiss on Kim's cheek.

"Don't be silly, you know I've loved you since day one."

" I hope so."

Kimhan hugged Chay's small body against him, he bit his ear under the latter's cries of protest.

From his hiding place, Moon noticed the two lovers leave, he was delighted in advance, if he could manage to manipulate the Porchay/Macau/Kimhan relationship.... He would succeed in currying favor with Khun Kimhan, making Porchay look like an infidel and this Macau would only be collateral damage.

Moon left in his car, light-hearted, his plan ready to go.