Vintage

Chapter 09: Sleep Tight.

"Thank you for coming to this event. As the CEO of Handle Yourself With Care, I'm very proud of cancer survivors and also patients that are still fighting to survive cancer. It truly matters that you don't give in to it and that you've become role models to others. You fight like real fighters. We see you and we appreciate you.

This event is dedicated for you. Thank you once again for coming. For those who would like to donate to the National Cancer Institute of Thailand, you can scan the QR code placed on each table. It'll bring you to their website right away for details and information," Bright informs the guests, looking at the crowds ahead of him while standing on the stage.

He pauses for a second before continuing. "The event is coming to an end. It is now time for the auction to begin. I'd like to invite the owner of Wintage Store to lead the auction. I think it is worth to mention that the owner of the store has decided to donate all money from the purchases to the cancer institute. Everyone, please welcome Khun Metawin Opas-Iamkajorn to the stage!"

The guests start to give a big applause to Win, who has yet to come out from behind the stage. He peers at Bright, who's encouraging him to walk out from where he is hiding. Win takes a deep breath and steps on the stage, walking towards Bright. Once he is close enough to the older man, he grabs on his arm and leans in to whisper in his ear.

"Can you stay with me until the auction is over?"

Bright looks into Win's eyes and sees a hint of fear in them. He then nods. "Okay, I'll be here until you're done."

"I'll kill you if you leave," Win threatens, narrowing his eyes at Bright.

"Ow, how can you be so demanding like this, hm?" Bright teases and when he sees Win huff in frustration, he gives in. "Okay, I promise I'll stay with you till the end. But... I expect something in return," he purses his lips, making a duck face.

Win groans. "Fine, whatever. Just stay. I'm not used to standing in front of big crowds like this," he whispers. Bright hums and lifts the microphone up to his mouth. The device grazes his lips as he speaks.

"Let's begin the auction now. Khun Metawin has a few vintage items that all of you might be interested in bidding," Bright hands the microphone to Win.

The younger man's hand is shaking as he takes the microphone.

"H-hi, I'm Metawin and tonight, I have some interesting items to be shared with you. As you can see, there are a few boxes here on the stage. I'm going to display them one by one and start telling you the initial price. Then you can bid until the price is finalized, and the stuff becomes yours. I hope my explanation is o-okay..." Win grins at the crowds awkwardly.

A swarm of "Yeah!" is erupted throughout the entire hall and with that, Win begins with the first item. He opens one of the boxes and takes out another small box in it.

"This is a watch. The brand is Timex, and it is from 1960. It is still working. Don't worry," Win adds. Then he opens the box, revealing a shiny watch that looks classic and elegant at the same time.