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8: Backstory 2

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"Hia? Y-you're leaving?" the now 15-year-old Kuea asked after overhearing Lian and Mr. Wang.

"Kuea... it's..." Lian hesitated as he saw the sadness in Kuea's eyes..

"Lian needs to handle our overseas branch. Things cannot be pushed any longer." Mr. Wang said sternly as Kuea stared at Lian.

"Grandfather. I told you I won't go. I'll be staying here." Lian stated as his grandfather's brows furrowed.

"And waste your time here!? The schedule has been delayed for two years already. The company cannot wait for you forever!" the man exclaimed, seemingly unpleased with his grandson's behavior.

"H-Hia..." Kuea weakly called out, Lian feeling distraught.

That night, Kuea stayed in his room, laying on his bed and not knowing what to do without Lian.

"Kuea, can we talk?" Lian asked as he stood on the side of the bed.

Kuea is fully aware that he's been too attached with Lian. From his first memories to present, not a day went by that Lian wasn't a part of it. However, looking back, Lian excelled so much in everything he did. His talent in business was of the 1% in the country and having him locked up in one place was like keeping him from improving. It pains Kuea to think that Lian has closed himself just to be with him.

"Am I holding you back?" Kuea asked, biting his lip to stop himself from crying.

"No. It's my choice to stay." Lian answered.

"You should go Hia. The company needs you more than I do." Kuea almost whispered as the thought of his days without Lian flooded.

"Kuea..." Lian called out.

Kuea took a deep breath, mustering enough courage before getting up and faking a smile on his lovely face.

"I'm fine Hia. We can call each other and you can come home on your vacation and... and..." Kuea failed to keep himself calm as tears started to fall from his eyes.

"Y-you've spent almost all your time with me Hia... so... so I'm fine with just a few.... years..." Kuea managed to say as he tried to stop himself from crying harder.

Lian couldn't stop himself form hugging him tight, Kuea completely breaking down.

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Lian ended up leaving with Mr. Wang to manage the overseas branch. Though far from each other, they spent their free time video calling each other. They would talk for hours and often with random topics, mostly about Kuea's school days. Though unable to come home, Lian made sure he and Kuea were always updated with each other's life.

It went on for four years until finally, Lian came home.

"Hia!" the now 19-year-old Kuea called out, greeting Lian at the door with a tight hug.

"K-Kuea... you've grown taller." Lian commented as he hugged him back, unsure of how to respond due to the overwhelming feeling of his beloved's touch.

"It's been four years Hia. Of course I've grown taller. You... have become more handsome." Kuea complimented as he stared at Lian who failed to hide his smile.

It was the first time in four years that they touched each other. Kuea knew to himself that he missed Lian but something inside him was yearning for this man. Kuea wants to touch him, to own him. Just thinking of Lian's body is enough to take Kuea's imagination straight to the gutter. However, Kuea established a noble's image since birth. A disciplined and well-mannered grandson, an almost-perfect submissive lover, and a respectable young master. He has worked hard to keep this image infront of Lian and couldn't risk everything just for his lust.