Every Kind of Way

Back to work

Today feels like the first time going into work and it is in a way. Today Mon and I are walking into Diversity as an official couple. We don't need to hide what we are anymore. I'm thrilled about it, not gonna lie.

"Baby! Are you almost done? We're going to be late for work." Mon was taking longer this morning to get ready. She ran past me and headed into the bathroom.

"Almost done! I just need to fix my makeup and maybe my hair a little bit more." She turned towards me. "Do I look good in this?"

"Baby, you look amazing like always. Why are you so fidgety and nervous?" She put on some more lipstick.

"Teerak, it's our first day as a couple at work. I'm dating a Mhom Luang, and everybody knows it. I have to look presentable." I hugged her from behind and she visibly relaxed.

"The only one who could care about what you look like is me and frankly..." I enjoyed the full view of her outfit. I grabbed her hand and spun her around slowly. "You're giving Daddy vibes right now." She blushed and I kissed her cheek. "Let's go. You can't look more perfect than that. Everything will be fine. I'll be right there to hold your hand if and when you need me to."

We got into Ms. Duanpen and drove to the office. I guess I hadn't fully realized what this meant. Kirk and I were together since before we started the company, and that was publicly announced by my grandmother. There was no excitement on my part, it was just something I had to go along with. This time I told the whole world that Mon is the reason why I've been so happy and different for the past few months.

"Teerak?? Sam?" I held onto the steering wheel tightly. "Hey, are you okay?" Mon touched my hand and it brought me out of my thoughts. I didn't even realize that I had already parked the car.

"Sorry, I was just..." I took off my seatbelt.

"Who's the nervous one now?" She teased.

"I'm not nervous, I'm just distracted." Mon kissed my cheek.

"Come on. We can do this. Everybody seemed fine with it at the party so we should be okay today." I grabbed her hand and kissed the back of it.

"If they're not, I'll fire then." She smacked my arm.

"Sam!" I shrugged.

I went to open the car door for her and noticed we had spectators watching our every move. Mon and I put on our sunglasses. I locked Ms. Duanpen, grabbed her hand and we walked side by side towards the office building. I don't know if it was my hand or Mon's but there was nervous sweat coming from somewhere. I held onto her hand a little tighter as we walked by the employees.

"Good morning, everyone." I opened the office door for Mon. "After you, baby." Everyone awed. Yeah, I know we're cute. We headed upstairs with everyone following behind us. It felt weird to be the center of attention like this so I know Mon must be dying inside. I walked her to the desk. "I'll be in my office if you need me ok?" She nodded and I placed a soft kiss on her lips. "I love you." She blushed and caressed my cheek.

"I love you. Get to work, Ms. Anuntrakul." I did a military salute.

"Yes, future Mrs. Anuntrakul." Mon giggled and I headed to my office.

I had barely closed the door when I heard the commotion outside. I looked through the window and saw everyone surrounding Mon. She looked happy and shy at the same time. They were probably talking about how adorable we are. I smirked proudly.

I shook my head and sat down at my desk. I needed to do some work, so I dismissed my thoughts of my perfect fiancée and our first day as a public couple, turned on the computer and checked my emails first as I always do.

I rarely check the spam box since most of the emails that are sent to me are from professional accounts, but every once in a while, one of those emails ends up in spam by mistake. Most were promotions except one. I read the subject on the email and my eyes went wide. Before opening it, I called the police.

"Hello, this is Samanun Anuntrakul. I need someone to come to my company Diversity. I think I received an email from my stalker." I thought of opening it, but I held back. "Yes, I'll be waiting for you right here. I won't open it until you arrive. I don't know if it contains a virus or something. Ok."

I walked out of the office and headed towards Mon. She could see the worry all over my face. She grabbed my hand and we walked to the lunchroom.

"Teerak, what's wrong?" I was debating on telling her or not. I can't believe I was so stupid and naïve. Now I'm putting Mon at risk too. I won't let anyone hurt her. I didn't even notice I was pacing. "Sam? You're scaring me." I put my hands on her shoulders.

"Mon, I haven't told you about this because I thought I could handle it on my own, but now that everyone knows we're a couple I'm afraid that somebody might try to hurt you."

"W-what are you talking about?" I sighed.

"The person that attacked me at the beach?" She nodded. "I think I recognized their eyes." Mon gasped.

"Why didn't you tell me?! Did you tell the police? Do they know who it is? Is that why you look so scared??" I gave her a tight hug.

"No, they are still investigating. I already told the police about it, but I swear Mon I've seen those eyes somewhere. I won't ever forget them. The police are on their way here now."

"Why?! What happened?" I grabbed her hand.

"I think I got an email from him." Mon looked into my eyes.

"You didn't open it right?" I shook my head.

"No, I didn't. I need you to listen to me ok?" She nodded. "I think the person that is after me has a lot of power. Remember the samples that the police took? They couldn't match the DNA to anyone which is very weird. Unless the person found out about the samples and paid the police to not give out the real results. Plus, who sends an email? Unless it contains a virus. Emails are traceable. You know IP addresses and stuff like that, so I think it's either a really powerful person or more than one person that is trying to hurt me." Mon was crying. "I'm sorry that I didn't tell you before I just didn't want to scare you, but now I'm scared. Not for me, but what if my public announcement makes this person want to hurt you to get through me? I won't let anyone hurt you, Mon. I would rather die."

Neither Sam nor Mon had noticed, but someone else was listening in to their conversation...