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Part 2 || Mafia's Illegal Love: Married ?

"CHEERS !!!"

Everyone began to raise their glasses and raise them high. They did cheers together while cheering loudly. Then, they drink their grape wine after doing cheers. Nunew looked at his friend with a happy smile on his lips.

"Happy birthday, Nunew."

Nunew then turned away as soon as he heard wishes from James. Nunew give his sweet smile and they both cheered together.
Nunew: Thank you, James.
James: Happy birthday to the most amazing leader of special force team. Thank you for being a great leader. I wish you a happy life and I hope both of you will got married as soon as possible.
Nunew: Married ?
James: Yes ... you and your fiance.
Nunew: Shh .... keep it low, James. Others might heard you.
James: Don't worry. Then won't.

Nunew continues to drink his wine. Today is his 22nd birthday. He celebrated his 22nd birthday with his friend since his fiancé was unable to attend. Fiancé? Who is the fiance? It's Zee Pruk Panich. The rich mafia is engaged to a special forces leader. They have been engaged for 8 months since dating for 2 years.

James approached Nunew and whispered in his ear.
James: By the way, where is he ?
Nunew: He's with his mother at Grace Casino.
James: Seriously ?
Nunew: Yes. His mother called me and said that they both will have a private meeting.
James: On your birthday ? Oho ... he must be here with you, Nunew. Plus, he's your fiance.
Nunew: Well ... his mother said so and I can't do anything. He's my fiance but he's dangerous too.
James: You are dangerous too.

Nunew looked at James.
Nunew: What do you mean ?
James: I don't know how the both of you meet but how can a leader of special force team is being engaged with a mafia ? Does that even make sense ?
Nunew: It's fate, James. 
James: Oh .... fate ? I don't even believe in fate ! 

Suddenly Nunew's smartphone rang. Without wasting time, he took out his phone from his jeans pocket. Zee's mother was calling him.
Nunew: Hello, Ma.
Ma: Nhu ... where are you ?
Nunew: I'm celebrating my birthday with my friend. Why ?
Ma: Oh really ? 
Nunew: Yes, Ma.
Ma: I didn't even know today is your birthday. Zee didn't tell me about this or ... he's forgot ?
Nunew: No, Ma .... he never forgot my birthday.
Ma: Well .... he can't even remember my birthday.
Nunew: Maybe he's too busy. By the way, did the both of you done with the meeting ?
Ma: Yes, we just done that's why I call you.
Nunew: Hmmm ?
Ma: Since today is your birthday, how about you come here and have a drink with me? It's been a long time since we talked together.
Nunew: Of course, we can. Where is Hia ?
Ma: He went to meet his client.
Nunew: His client ?
Ma: Yes .... a client from China.
Nunew: Ohh ... I see ...
Ma: So, I will be waiting for you here ? At my casino.
Nunew: Krub, Ma ... See you later.

Without wasting time, Nunew ended the call and sighed heavily. It's not possible that Zee forgot that today is her birthday? Zee never forgets Nunew's birthday. Didn't Zee tell him this morning that he doesn't have any dealings with foreigners? Why is he suddenly dealing with the Chinese tonight?

James who heard Nunew's heavy complaint then turned to look at Nunew's face.
James: What happened ?
Nunew: I think Hia forgot that today is my birthday.
James: Aow ? I don't think so because he's obsessed with you. I mean ... he can't even being a part with you even just a second. He love you so much to forgot your birthday. How can ?
Nunew: I don't know but seems like he forgot.
James: Where is he right now and who was calling you ?
Nunew: His mother.
James: What did she said ?
Nunew: She said their meeting just done and she want to have a drink with me since today is my birthday.
James: That's weird.
Nunew: Weird ? 
James: I don't know but she seems weird. Do you want me to come with you ?
Nunew: Wait ... don't tell me you thought that his mother have a bad intention to me ?
James: Y-Yes ... ?
Nunew: Oho ... James. She's my future mother-in-law. How can she will hurt me ? Hmmm ?
James: Anything can be happen, Nunew. You remembered when you said that his mother didn't approve your relationship with Zee ? 
Nunew: But she did approved now, James. In fact, she support our engagement.
James: ....