The Sanctuary

All I've Ever Wanted (3)

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Boun looked at Prem through his office's glass wall. Even when they were busy with the current project they were working on, he still managed to observe Prem and take mental notes of the man's actions and the things he liked. It had been a month since they hired Prem and he still managed to suppress his urge to make a move to their temporary employee. 

"He's cute, especially with glasses, isn't he?"

"Yeah," Boun replied and nodded. 

"Oh. . . He's also cute whenever he does that serious look."

"Uh. . .hmm. . ."

"Also when he narrows his eyebrows like that."

"Yes. . ."

"But he's the most adorable when he smiles. His eyes smile, too."

"Exactly."

"And you're in love with him."

"Yup." Boun realized he just admitted his feelings for Prem when he heard Samantha laugh so hard. "Sammy, what the hell?"

"You can't deny it anymore, Boun. Are you really gonna keep it from me? I've known you since diaper days and I can read you so well even if you don't say anything." She stated. "And besides, you don't have to worry, I like Prem for you, too. Don't you think it's about time for you to think about your love life? You've been working so hard for the family, and you made Uncle Khem's company a success."

"But. . ." 

"Boun, I think it is time for you to be genuinely happy with the person you choose to have in your life. And I can feel, it is Prem." 

"Sammy, he won't stay," Boun said with a hint of sadness in his voice.

"Then make him stay. If it's not possible, then follow him. Your company will still run even if you work remotely. I can monitor everything here with the help of your parents. I'm willing to sacrifice myself for your happiness." She said, teasingly smiled.

"Do you think Mom and Dad will like him?"

"You bet. First, your parents don't care who you would love as long as you're happy. Second, that cutie patootie guy will melt everyone's heart. I'm sure you're mom won't stop talking about him once she meet him. You might even regret introducing him to her, I think. She might get all of Prem's attention away from you." She explained and chuckled. "When are they going back anyway? I thought they would be back last weekend?"

" Next week. . . After Dad's success with his deal in South Korea, I suggested them to take a week to enjoy the country."

"That's good then." She said and nodded. Then he looked outside, "You better make a move now before your mom comes back or else, you won't have Prem to yourself." She added and stood up. 

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"Sir Boun, I have here the documents you asked." Prem declared as soon as he entered the office. "And also. . ." He wasn't able to finish what he was about to say when he saw a man comfortably sitting on the couch across from his bosses. "P' Tae?"

"Baby?" Tee, the man talking to Boun and Sammy, exclaimed and stood immediately when he saw Prem. "What are you doing here? Does Papa know you are in Bangkok? What about Tee?"

Prem suddenly panicked and held Tae's hand. "Uhm. . . Excuse me, Sir Boun. . . Ms. Samantha. . . Can I talk to him for a while?" He asked and hurriedly pulled Tae outside without waiting for his bosses' answers.