"Welcome, young men," a stunning middle-aged Russian lady named Veronica greeted as soon as she spotted Earth Pirapat and Mos Panuwat entering her upscale bar.
"Hi, P'Veronica," Earth responded with a warm smile. "Another discussion with clients?" Veronica inquired, raising an eyebrow.
"No, P'. Just a simple drinking party for our buddies," Mos explained.
"Okay," Veronica said, leading them to their usual table. "When will Dunk and the others arrive?" Earth asked as they settled into their seats.
"On their way," Mos replied, placing their usual orders. Earth nodded, anticipation flickering in his eyes.
Meanwhile, Joong was dialing Mix's number, ready to check on his friend. "P' Mix, do I need to pick you up, or will you come by yourself?" he asked.
"If you can, that would be better. I'm too lazy to drive already," Mix replied, his voice laced with exhaustion.
"Okay, P'Mix, wait at your home. I'll pick you up," Joong said, ending the call with a grin...
Back at the bar, Earth spotted his brother Dunk, Mos's husband Banky, and their best friend Lengso approaching their table. "You guys are here at last," Earth said, standing to greet them.
"Khab, P' Earth, P' Mos," Lengso greeted politely. Earth nodded in response.
"Banky said you were bored, so P'Mos invited us for a drinking party. First time I've heard this," Dunk remarked, curious.
Earth opened his mouth to reply, but Mos interjected, "I was saying the same. Earth and bored are totally opposite. Ain't I right, Nong Dunk?"
Dunk let out a laugh. "Will you ever comment anything normal about me? Will you die if you do it?" Earth asked, clearly irritated by Mos's sarcasm.
Yes, bro, I will...that's why I choose to irritate you always. Because I'll stay with my husband forever," Mos said, planting a kiss on Banky's cheek.
Earth rolled his eyes as Dunk and Lengso laughed at their playful banter.
"Isn't that Joong Archen?" Lengso said, glancing towards a table a little distance away. Dunk nearly choked on his drink at the mention of Joong's name.
"Are you okay, Nong?" Earth asked, his concern evident.
"Yes, he is Joong Archen. But why did you choke after hearing his name?" Mos asked, looking between Dunk and Joong's table.
"Not for his name, P'. The drink just went down the wrong pipe," Dunk explained, trying to calm the worried faces around him.
"Be more careful," Earth said, handing Dunk a tissue.
Dunk couldn't shake the uneasy feeling that settled in his chest. "What is he doing here again? Why do I have to run into this man every time? No way, I can't face him... his stare pierces right through me," Dunk cursed his luck internally.
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"You're looking damn hot today, P'Mix. I bet half of the city wants to break the bed with you tonight," Joong teased, a mischievous glint in his eye...
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A shoulder to lean on ( Joongdunk)
Fanfictionwill Joong break through Dunk's aloof exterior and discover the man behind the mystery? Or will this be another missed connection in the sea of corporate banality? Dive into a world where attraction defies logic and every encounter is charged with u...