Just The 2 Of Us

Chapter 44: Just A Sinking Ship

Kwang stared at the two with a stern look on her face. The pair was quiet. Neither Ohm nor Nanon dared to question their manager's words after she went to the island herself to bring them back to Bangkok. Chimon had told her where to find them, and when she showed up at the hostel, knocking on their door, she certainly wasn't happy to see them together, half-naked, dishevelled, sweaty, and flushed.

Hours earlier, Kwang's arrival at the Zero Waste village came as a huge shock for the couple. Ohm was unable to get up from the bed as quickly as his lover did, and when Nanon wrapped a blanket around himself and went to open the door, it was too late to try and pretend that nothing happened in that room. They both imagined that it was Drake or Jimmy knocking on their door. Those two colleagues had pretty much guessed they were at least hooking up in secret, so the couple wouldn't really mind coming out to them at that point. The lovers figured that the duo was still in the village trying to find out what was going on with them, so neither the singer nor his boyfriend prepared themselves beforehand for the unexpected visit. To the pair's despair, their friends from GMMTV weren't the ones behind that door.

Kwang didn't interrogate them right away, she just told them to shower and get ready to leave. The couple didn't argue, they simply followed her instructions like two kids who were waiting to be scolded by a parent. After handing both of them a copy of the rules and guidelines of the Laneige brand, she put them in the car, as if she intended to let them reflect on what they did wrong. The drive back to the city was tense, but as soon as they arrived at the company's building, the tension dissolved into a quite austere sermon.

Kwang was usually very kind, even when she had to reprimand them for any kind of mistake they made during work. Nevertheless, this time, she was thoroughly professional when she brought them to a room and decided to give them a harsh wake-up call.

"You two still have Manila, Singapore, Vietnam, Hong Kong, and Japan next year. You guys must be together for these schedules. They are important fan meetings, which requires you two to work with one another, but not necessarily as a fictional couple. Just be professional. No more lovey-dovey gestures, no more heart wrenching love confessions, no more emotional displays of affection. Nanon, you always wanted to finish your album and this is a great opportunity for you to focus on music. The public will be curious about which actor of GMMTV is supporting Ohm and who is not. Nanon, don't make the mistake of siding with him. None of you is supposed to talk about the topic. The bullying rumours are still active on several online platforms. People will be watching you two very closely because they will be expecting you to stand by your buddy, and they will also be anxious to cancel you for it. Do not give them the satisfaction.

Ohm, the series you already filmed will be on air pretty soon, you must promote them, but other than that, you shall avoid social media and unnecessary public appearances. Perth is your co-star in Double Savage, so yeah, any public interaction with him is highly encouraged. The series do need some recognition, so media exposure is advised. Perth won't be cancelled for hanging out with you, since people might think he's just around you because he has to work with you. It's not about friendship, just money. His fans won't boycott his works, and since you guys will be playing the role of two brothers, OhmNanon shippers won't be so hard on him. They might think Perth is your new best friend, who's supporting you during a difficult time. That's what brothers are for, right? Pakorn's character is misunderstood and rejected by his father, all his actions lead him to a tortuous path, but deep down, he's just a victim of the circumstances. This role might help your image, Ohm. Opinions regarding you, and Perth will vary, but when the series starts drawing viewers' attention to the plot, reality and fiction will blur. You might get some sympathy because Pakorn does deserve some. After Our Sky 2, the official CP OhmNanon will be dissolved-"

"Can we talk about what you think you saw back on the island?" Ohm interrupted her suddenly, and she just shook his head at the two actors sitting in front of her.