~ToBeTogether - 2~

Chapter 9

~To Be Together -2~

(Flashback)
(Before Zee and New’s date. Somewhere underground)

“I hear that you got ambushed. I thought we agreed on no loose ends, Vik. It’s been 2 weeks since the last shipment. Not a couple of days, but 2 whole weeks. Is this how you take care of things?”

Mark was seated at his desk. He was both annoyed and frustrated at the man seating across from him. He took a puff of the cigarette in his hands.

“I thought your uncle agreed to do it.” Mark wanted an explanation.

“Khun Mark, I apologize for the delay. The ambush was a surprise attack, and my uncle was taken. But please, do not worry. I have a plan on how to get those shipments back.” Vik voiced out, trying to contain the anger that was coming from his boss.

“All I hear are excuses. It’s been 2 weeks.

2 WEEKS!!” Vik trembled upon hearing Marks' strong voice. He knew that Mark was not happy.

“Please, give me 2 days, and I will get you the shipment.” Vik needed to soothe things over with Mark before trying to do anything else. Vik is well aware of how ruthless and evil Mark is, so he had to do something to get back on Mark’s good side.

“I am giving you one day, Vik! I will terminate any agreement we have if I do not have those shipments by Friday. I hope you understand how serious this is.” Mark leaned back on his chair, exuding a dark aura.

Vik didn’t have any other choice but to agree. He took the elevator up to the ground floor, his expression sour.

“So, what did he say?” Joss, Vik’s partner, asked when Vik got in the car.

Vik heaved out a sigh, taking his phone out from his pocket.

“Move the plan. We attack tonight.” Vik ends the call and tosses his phone on to the dashboard.

“Not great, huh.” Joss puts the car into drive.

“We will have to strategize the attack. Mark’s only given me until Friday. We cannot mess this up or we will be fucked.” Vik explains the situation to Joss.

Joss takes in the information, nodding in agreement.

“So, what’s the plan?” Joss asks.

“We take what’s most precious to him and attack him at his weakest.” Vik explains.

“But Vik, we can’t possibly do all that in one day.” Joss voices out.

“He won’t have a choice but to give up the shipment.” Vik smirks as he says this.

“What do you mean?” Joss was confused.

“He has fallen in love.”

(End of flashback)

(Back at the hotel)

New hugged his knees to his chest. He was anxious about the conversation they were about to have. In all honesty, New was curious as to what news Zee had received earlier to make him so upset. He knew he had to be brave.

“Here you go. Have something warm to drink.” Zee handed New a mug of warm tea.

“Thank you, Phi.” New smiled, thankful for the gesture.

Zee sat beside New, placing his mug on the coffee table.

“I want you to understand that what I’m about to tell you is something very serious. And I hope it doesn’t affect our relationship” Zee spoke in a gentle tone, his face still on the coffee table, unable to face New.

“Whatever it is, I’m here for you, Phi.” New reached out and turned Zee’s face so that he could face him. New smiled at Zee, encouraging him to continue.

Zee takes a deep breath before he continues.

“About 8 years ago, I was in a serious relationship with someone. Her name is Serena Saelim.” New placed his hand over Zee’s fingers to stop him from fidgeting. Zee smiled at the support, settling his eyes on New’s hand.

“She is the daughter of a well-known politician in Chiang Rai. We met through a mutual friend, and we instantly started seeing each other. We dated for 6 months before things went bad. I found out she was cheating on me with my cousin. I ended the relationship with her, and she took it badly. She would turn up to my house and demand to see me. Any chance she got, she would try and sneak into my office to try and work things out between us. She also told lies about me, that I was abusive to her and that I never treated her with respect. When she found out that I also liked men, she started other rumours to say that I cheated on her first with a man and tried to paint this negative picture of me to others.”

As New listened, the more he got upset. He could see how shaken Zee was, and it broke his heart. How could this person do such a thing?

“When I confronted her about my cousin, she would cry hysterically, saying that it was a mistake. I later found out that they had been dating secretly for over 2 months. I was so busy with my company that I didn’t even notice it. I always thought we had that understanding because she was also busy with her career. So I told her that I never wanted to see her again, and ever since, she had always kept tabs on me. Whenever there was an event or a function, she would be there to make sure that I wasn’t with anyone. And if I were, she would find a way to hurt that person.”

Zee finally looked at New. Zee was anxious about how he was talking about it.

“Was she the one that messaged you earlier?” New asked.

Zee nodded his head.

“I don't know how she got my number. And I know she's here in Chiang Mai. And that's why I reacted that way. Because I'm scared she'll do something to you”. Zee held onto New's hands tightly as he said this.

New shook his head.

“You don't have to worry about me, Phi. I'm in good hands. Porche will never allow anything to happen to me. And I know how to take care of myself.” New was touched by Zee's concerns, but he also didn't want him to worry too much.

“I know that Nu. But if anything were to happen to you because of her, I would never forgive myself. We've just started a relationship, and she will not like that. She will do anything and everything to try and destroy us.”

New sensed the urgency in Zee's voice and leaned in to capture Zee's lips. Zee was shocked, but he melted into the kiss.
New pushed Zee back to the couch and straddled his lad.

*In the distance*

“Fire!”.

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