Soulful (TayNew)

part-11

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After Tay left the office, Gun sat at his desk, staring blankly at the documents in front of him. His mind was a whirlwind of emotions, a storm of disbelief, anger, and heartbreak. How could Tay love someone else when he had him? It didn't make sense. Tay couldn’t be married. It had to be a misunderstanding, a mistake. Tay belonged to him, and he would make sure of it.

Gun’s thoughts spiraled as he replayed the conversation with Tay over and over in his mind. He remembered the softness in Tay’s eyes when he spoke about his husband, the concern in his voice. It felt like a betrayal, a dagger to Gun’s heart. He had spent years by Tay’s side, supporting him, caring for him, silently loving him. The revelation that Tay had a husband shattered his world.

Gun's anger began to rise, fueled by a sense of injustice. How could Tay not see how much he meant to him? How could he have married someone else, leaving Gun in the shadows? The more Gun thought about it, the more determined he became. Tay couldn’t love someone else. It wasn’t true. It couldn’t be true.

As the days passed, Gun’s obsession grew. He started to watch Tay more closely, looking for any sign that he might be unhappy in his marriage. He scrutinized every interaction, every phone call, searching for cracks in the façade. Gun convinced himself that Tay’s husband was the source of his distress, that he wasn’t treating Tay the way he deserved to be treated.

Gun’s thoughts twisted further as he began to devise a plan. He would find a way to prove to Tay that his husband was unworthy of him. He would show Tay that he was the one who truly cared, who had always been there for him. Gun’s love for Tay was pure and unwavering, and he believed that if Tay could only see that, he would realize his mistake.

One evening, as Gun stayed late at the office, he decided to dig deeper. He knew Tay’s schedule and habits intimately, and he used that knowledge to his advantage. He accessed Tay’s personal files, searching for any information about his husband. Gun found his name, their address, and even some photographs. Each piece of information fueled his determination.

With this newfound knowledge, Gun began to orchestrate his plan. He started by subtly manipulating Tay’s schedule, ensuring that he would spend more time at the office and less time at home. He arranged meetings and business trips, anything to keep Tay away from his husband. Gun believed that the more time Tay spent with him, the more he would realize where he truly belonged.

Gun also began to gather information about Tay’s husband, looking for any flaw, any misstep that he could use to his advantage. He was meticulous and careful, ensuring that Tay would never suspect his involvement. Gun’s obsession blinded him to the ethical lines he was crossing, his love for Tay justifying every action in his mind.

One afternoon, Gun overheard Tay on the phone with his husband, New. The conversation was filled with love and warmth, and it stoked the fires of Gun’s jealousy. After Tay hung up, Gun approached him with a stack of documents.

"Mr. Tay, I’ve noticed you’ve been working very hard lately. Perhaps you should take a break, maybe even take some time off to relax," Gun suggested, his voice laced with concern.

Tay sighed, rubbing his temples. "I appreciate the thought, Gun, but there’s too much to be done. I need to stay on top of things."

Gun nodded, masking his frustration. "I understand. Just remember to take care of yourself. Your health is important too."

As Gun walked away, he seethed inside. Tay’s dedication to his work was commendable, but it also made his plan more difficult. He needed Tay to see how much he needed him, how much better his life could be if they were together.