KIMCHAY TALES: BITTERSWEET EXCHANGE

CHAPTER 4

Beast is indeed mean and coarse. He is no Prince Charming, but he is also dear that Beauty didn't see there before. Beast doesn't expect that Beauty, who doesn't shudder in fear anymore, would look at him that no one ever looked at him before.

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A blinding light woke Kim up from his deep slumber. He groaned and shifted his sleeping position, covering his eyes. Then, a cheerful greeting entered his ears, making him curse mentally. "Good morning, Khun Kim." a bubbly voice said.

Of course, it's him. He's the only one who can dare disturb Kim's sleep. Not even Big nor his brothers can do it. Only him. "Get out of my room," Kim muttered commandingly. "And close those fucking blinds."

He heard a loud sigh, "No, Khun Kim. Your room is so dark, I barely see anything." Chay's mellow voice said. "When was the last time this room tasted the sunlight? If it ever tasted one," he mumbled under his breath.

Kim removed the pillow covering his eyes. The blinding light is still there, never ceasing. He adjusts his eyes to see Chay. He's just standing there against the light, his hands on his hips. He is almost like a sun, blinding but also warm. "What are you doing here, Porchay?" he said grumpily, a frown etched on his face.

Chay smiled, "I'm here to take you out, Khun."

Kim smirked, "What? Are you going to put a bullet in my head, or stab me in my chest?" he said, almost challenging Chay.

Chay's eyes widened, flabbergasted, "No! Not like that. What I mean is to take you outside. Feel the fresh air. Eat outside. I mean, you're somehow healed, anyway. I think it's good for you to go outside." he said.

Kim huffed, "What fresh air? We're in the most polluted part of the country. And I can eat here, I don't have to go out."

Chay rolled his eyes, "Can you stop contradicting everything I say? Get up and get ready, Khun. I'll be waiting for you outside." he said and walked towards the door. He did a quick turn to Kim, "Now." he said then left.

Kim raised an eyebrow. Did he just command him? As far as Kim knows, he is still the head of this household. He huffed out a laugh. Why is he letting him, anyway?

Chay was already waiting for him by the car when he went out, a winning smile plastered on his face. Kim sighed. What made him get out of his bed in the first place?

"Are you going to drive?" he asked.

Chay's smile vanished, "Oh. No, I don't know how to drive yet."

Kim gawked at him, "What? Are you going to make me your driver?"

"No! No, Khun Kim. I will call P'Big if you want." Chay said and he was about to leave when Kim gripped his wrist, stopping him in his tracks.

"No, it's fine. I don't mind. Get in." he said before he let go of him.

Chay gave him a toothy grin, "Okay, Khun Kim." he said. Kim frowned at him and got inside his car and Chay followed suit.

Well, everything is going well according to Chay's plan. No, he doesn't actually have a plan. The plan he has is to make sure that Kim will go out with no other things in mind. He wants Kim to open up and be true to himself. He managed to make Kim go out which is good. Progress is progress, big or small. Kim only goes out if it is mafia-related business, but today is different. He just hoped he can get Kim home uninjured, unlike the other nights when gets home.

"Can you stop moving?" Kim said, causing Chay to look at him. He was unconsciously bouncing his legs which irritates Kim.

Chay chuckled awkwardly, "Sorry. I've been stuck in the penthouse for a long time. I only get a chance to go out whenever I need to do the groceries and go back home immediately."