Joong's (hidden but no so hidden love) agenda to be with Dunk.
Celebrated artist Joong meets CEO Dunk.
JoongDunk centric but can't help featuring the joylada gang with Gemini and Fourth in the background. Lots of fluff, a little angst and a hint o...
Force and Book had invited Dunk for lunch during the photoshoot break.
"Dunk, what do you think would make a good partner? Someone you think you could live with for the rest of your life?" Force trying to smoothly glide into the conversation.
"Ooh... that's deep, Phi Force. Everyone has something they are looking for. Do you want someone who is attentive, caring or romantic?"
"What about you? Maybe that will give him an idea." Book trying to help.
"Attentive and caring would be nice, someone who is able to get along with my family would be great. Someone who understands that my family is my priority and that my work hours are erratic." Force taking note that Joong checks all the boxes. They ended on that note as their break time was over.
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"Do you think nong Joong would make a good life partner?" Off deciding to go straight to the point which had Gun fuming as he pinches him.
"Of course, without a doubt. Is there someone you would like to introduce to him?" Dunk asked curiously.
"Don't mind him, nong Dunk." Gun said as he pulls Off away with Off whispering loudly that he looks jealous and Gun whispers back in frustration, "Nobody asks like that, Papii". Dunk was left confused by the whole interaction.
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It was Ohm's turn. He felt a little more confident as he had worked alongside Dunk during the Secret Within as Dunk's love interest and Joong's rival. It was ironic that he actually does admire Dunk as a person and would love to have him in his life if he didn't feel that Dunk was out of his league. But before he could even start asking, Amp walked in, and tried to push Dunk to the ground. Ohm had gotten a hold of Dunk before he fell.
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"It's because of you. You and everyone here is turning him gay! We had so much chemistry before you came into his life! You are going to ruin him! It's a shame that you didn't get hurt on set. But I'm not going to let you get away this time!" She aims the knife at Dunk. It sliced through the side of his arm as he was protecting Ohm. He knocks the knife out of her hand and kicks it away before there was further damage. She chooses to strangle him as a last resort. Ohm had managed to get security just in time. Dunk was gasping for air after the whole ordeal.
Everything had happened so suddenly that it was difficult for both Dunk and Ohm to process. Nonetheless, he had Paaw Charn on the phone within minutes, knowing that there was legal implication that he can't avoid. Everything can go south for him really quick, despite being the victim in this ordeal.
Joong walked in to police questioning Ohm, another finished documenting Dunk's injury while the doctor attends to him. Paaw Charn stood patiently beside Dunk. Dunk was surprised when he saw Joong as it all came to an end. Paaw Charn assured Dunk that everything will be fine as they followed everything by the book. Joong had offered to drive him home.
Joong kept looking at Dunk throughout the journey.
"I'm fine." Dunk rasped, sensing Joong's concern as he stops the car in front of Dunk's house.
"No, you're not fine. All of this is not fine at all! It's all my fault. I should have reported her to the management. I thought it would be fine when I told Paaw Jack that I wasn't comfortable acting with her anymore. She was taking things too far. We weren't in any other project after. That was before you came into the picture. I didn't expect her to come after you. There was nothing between us. You didn't change me. I didn't give you what I wasn't willing to give." The desperation clear in Joong's eyes, afraid of losing Dunk.
"I don't doubt your sexuality nor do I doubt the love we have. I can handle a few jealous co-stars. This is just an unavoidable hazard in case she flips thing around. Having Ohm as a witness will not be enough." Dunk explains as he points towards his neck.
"But there was one thing that she said that does make sense...Am I ruining your career?" Dunk's insecurities set in.
"Dunk..."
"You were never interested in the BL genre before this, do you plan to continue if you weren't partnering with me?" The fact remains that Dunk is not an actor within GMMTV.
"It won't be possible, not when JoongDunk is trending." In fact, Joong can't imagine not partnering with Dunk.
"And when the trend dies, where does that leave you? I would rather you choose supporting your family over me." Dunk says quietly as he gets out of the car, leaving Joong to his thoughts.
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A/N: ja yen na, ja yen. Everything will come to light in the next chapter. but yea, it's finally revealed. what happened on the set of the Secret Within as mentioned in the interview with the cast EP. It wasn't just one incident but for the sake of not making this series draggy, only 1 scene was mentioned.
If all goes well, I should be able to come out with multiple EPs in a day starting tomorrow. At least 2 chapters a day, hopefully. (on hindsight, I should have numbered the EP for your convenience but it seems like a moot point to number it now. Hopefully it won't be confusing for you all. I'll take note for the next series.) Things are starting to die down on my side, everyone is in a holiday mood, so I'll be able work on this series more. I'm really speeding through the pace of the series, hoping to finish it by the end of the year cause I have no idea how my schedule is like next year. I can't believe we only have one week and a half till the end of the year. Time really flies.
~Please vote if you like this EP. It drives me forward. Khoorp khun na kha~
