Fated To Love • GeminiFourth

14. Rivals

In a bustling city filled with towering skyscrapers and endless opportunities, Gemini and Fourth found themselves reborn as powerful CEOs. They didn’t know it yet, but their past lives lingered like shadows, tugging at their hearts with a sense of familiarity that neither could explain.

Gemini was the cold and calculating CEO of Divine Group, a leading tech company known for its innovative products. He had built his empire with sheer determination and an iron will. His best friend, Pond Naravit, stood by his side, offering support and advice, but Gemini was fiercely competitive and rarely let anyone get close.

On the other side of the city was Fourth, the charismatic and ambitious CEO of Numone, a rising star in the green energy sector. With his charm and vision, Fourth had quickly gained a reputation as a disruptor in the business world. His best friend, Satang Kittiphop, fueled his ambition, constantly encouraging him to push boundaries.

Despite their separate paths, Gemini and Fourth were destined to collide. Their rivalry began at an industry conference, where they immediately found themselves at odds. As they argued over a key partnership, something about their conflict felt strangely familiar, like echoes from a long-forgotten past.

“Stay out of my way, Fourth,” Gemini said, his voice cold as ice.

“Why should I? You’re just a relic of the past,” Fourth shot back, his eyes flashing with defiance.

The tension between them was palpable, and every encounter only intensified their animosity. Yet, in quiet moments, both men found themselves thinking of the other, haunted by a connection they couldn't quite grasp.

One night, after a particularly heated exchange, Gemini couldn't shake the feeling of longing that had grown within him. “What is it about you that drives me crazy?” he muttered to himself, his thoughts racing.

Meanwhile, Fourth sat in his office, staring at a photo of his team. A strange emptiness filled his chest. “Why do I feel like I know you?” he pondered, wishing for answers to the questions that plagued him.

Their rivalry continued, with each battle becoming more personal. In board meetings, they exchanged sharp words and fierce glares, drawing the attention of their peers. But beneath the surface, a new dynamic was brewing.

One fateful evening, after an especially contentious meeting, Gemini and Fourth found themselves alone in a dimly lit conference room. Their argument escalated into a heated debate, emotions spilling over.

“I’ll never back down,” Gemini declared, his eyes blazing with determination.

“Neither will I,” Fourth retorted, equally fierce.

Their voices echoed in the empty room, and the air crackled with tension. They stood inches apart, breathing heavily as their emotions swirled around them. Anger, frustration, and something deeper intertwined, creating a storm neither could ignore.

“Why do you have to be such a nuisance?” Gemini snapped, his frustration spilling over.

“Me? Look in the mirror. You’re the one who can't accept that I’m here to stay,” Fourth replied, his voice unwavering.

As they glared at each other, a flicker of something unspoken passed between them, leaving both men momentarily speechless. For a heartbeat, they stood frozen, aware of the gravity of their rivalry but also of the chemistry simmering just beneath the surface.

With their hearts racing and their minds clouded by unresolved feelings, they reluctantly stepped back, trying to regain their composure.

“I’ll see you at the next meeting,” Gemini said, his voice barely concealing his irritation.