RULES OF THE GAME (English) BounPrem

Punishment

Ohm's house was quite large and tastefully furnished. When they entered the living room, Prem noticed the chic furnishings. Everything was decorated in light pastel colors. A large white leather sofa, fluffy light colored carpet and contrasting dark furniture. Exquisite furnishings stood everywhere. The subdued warm light gave a pleasant impression and Warut felt very cozy. Ohm suggested he take a seat on the couch while he fiddled with the appetizers. Prem sat down, looking around and surveying the surroundings.

After a while, the brunet came over with two glasses of wine, holding one out to Warut.

- Let's drink to the meeting, - he smiled.

Warut took the drink held out to him. Clinking their glasses, they drank immediately. Ohm then brought several plates, placing them in a row on the table in front of the couch. Each had a different dish on it, different from the other in appearance and ingredients. Everything looked appetizing, and Warut looked at the food with interest.

- Well, let's try it, - Ohm said cheerfully.

Prem scooped a spoonful from the plate and immediately put it in his mouth.

- Mmm! It's very tasty, Ohm! - smiled Prem.

- I am very happy that you liked it. Try this one too, - the man slid another plate.

They tried all the dishes, noting that everything was delicious and originally prepared. Ohm poured wine into the glasses. Warut did not drink much, but rather only pretended to. He tasted the drink, trying not to offend his host.

They laughed, recalling incidents from their school life. The atmosphere was casual and Prem felt comfortable. He unbuttoned his shirt collar wide and rolled up his sleeves. Both men sat relaxed on the couch, talking animatedly.

***

Boun finally arrived at the condo. From the doorway, he called out to Prem, but no one answered him. The apartment was empty. Boun turned on the light in the living room and thought about the fact that it seemed strange. Prem should have been back by now. Had the man been delayed at the office again?

The blond walked to the bedroom. Threw off his jacket and tossed it carelessly on the bed. He went to the bedside table, took the watch off his hand and opened the drawer to put it away. But his gaze immediately came upon a dark blue velvet box. He quickly pulled it out and opened it. It contained the very ring that the blond man had put on Prem's finger. Why was it in the box? Had Warut taken it off? A bad feeling appeared on his soul. What the man was thinking about now, he didn't like at all. Also Warut had been delayed. Boun frowned and quickly grabbed his phone, typing.

Boun: Where are you 🤨

Prem: Oh, I totally forgot to warn you. I am sorry. Ohm invited me for dinner. So I'm with him. I'll be back soon. 😊

Boun: Send me the location. Right now. I'll pick you up. And that's out of the question. 😑

Prem: Okay 😕

A picture of the location flew into the chat. Grabbing the car keys, Boun immediately jumped out of the condo. Quickly getting into the car, he headed to the address.

***

Prem set his phone aside on the table. After Boun's messages, the guy felt slightly guilty. Yeah, he'd forgotten to warn him that he'd be a little late. But everything was okay, right? Nothing bad is going on. Ohm is his friend, they are just having dinner together. But Warut felt that Boun was clearly in a bad mood and that bothered him. Warut frowned slightly as thoughts like gnats swarmed around in his head in a restless swarm.