A Tale of 5 Brothers (Completed)

Chapter 13: Party

Off was enjoying the party based on his definition of enjoyment. Meeting both young and old minds in business field, getting a chance to grab new investors and sponsors, proper media coverage with host of the event, good food and wine was his definition of enjoyment and he was enjoying now.

"My wife is calling, I have to head back now. It was nice meeting you Mr.Off," the new heir of AA construction bid his good bye and went to the opposite side.

Off admired the walking young man who was full of interest and ideas to take his dad's company to the next level. Off was about to discuss a new proposal with him, which will benefit both the companies, but the young man left him alone and went to his wife. That's one of the advantages of being single, he thought. No one can stop him or interfere when he was in his business parties.

"No date this year too?" He turned to face the owner of the voice.

Off: "Grace."

Grace: "Me again. As I see you are still single, I don't want to hurt you by asking how are you."

Off: "You can ask, so I can say I am doing well and good."

Grace: "Still stubborn as the day I left you."

Off: "What do you want?"
Grace: "Now, why are you getting angry? Are you upset seeing me happy and well settled?"

Off: "As if! All I can see is you are still you. Grabbing opportunities to settle high."

Grace: "And I see you are still pathetic and lonely. I told you to cut ties with your siblings and look at you now! Standing out without a date!"

"Papii! Here you are!"

They both turned to see Gun coming towards them, dressed in a crisp black suit with a plate of sweets and cake in his hand.
Gun casually stood close to Off, surprising both Off and Grace.

Gun: "Oh! Hi Grace! I see you've met my boyfriend already!"

Grace: "Your boyfriend? Don't bluff!"

Gun: "Why should I? I told you I will come with my boyfriend."

Grace: "What did he do to impress you? Showered with money? Expensive gifts? Clothes and accessories to bribe you to stay with his brothers?"

Gun: "Why would he? He didn't do anything and I love him for that."

Grace: "You may like him but I think you haven't met his brothers. Bunch of spoiled brats!"

Gun saw Off clenching his fists, ready to throw a hit to the woman. So he held Off's hand in his own.

Gun: "His brothers? They are so sweet! Infact we are together because of them. They all love me."

Grace: "Unbelievable! Why would they accept a man like you for their brother and not me?"

Gun: "There is something on your face Grace."

Gun said pointing to her nose. Grace took a small mirror from her purse to check her makeup.

Gun: "There is your answer."

Gun: "C'mon papii let's find a seat."

Gun said casually and pulled Off with him to a table far away. Off was dumbfounded and silently followed him. They sat beside each other in a round table.

Off: "What is that papii?:

Gun: :That's the nickname I wanted to give my boyfriend."

Off: "Eww!"

Gun: "I can't believe you gave a chance to someone like her and not giving any chance to me!"

Off: "What were you thinking by saying me as your boyfriend there?"