The Pauper's Prince

*A Job Offer*

'Oh damn, he's really cute' Chen thought to himself "Where is Wayo?" Chen is still leery on why the waiter from last night is here "wait let me just give him a call" Chen took out his phone and called Wayo, Nine went back with his work.

"So he actually hired you?" Chen asked Nine who just nodded. "I see... uhmm.. about last night..." Nine looked up from the computer with one eyebrow raised "I'm sorry." Nine smiled at him "It's okay, Mr. Wayo already apologized for you last night and I'm sorry to hear about what happened."

"And about that," Chen continued "I was really going to ask you to pose as my new boyfriend"

"What stupid shit is that?" Wayo called from the door, he was carrying a box of pizza and a large bottle of soda "Archen, what the fuck are you doing here?"

"I forgot my keys!" Chen immediately wento to open the pizza that Wayo was carrying.

"Oh wow, he went directly for the food! He didn't even bother to help me."

"Well, I'm your assistant, so let me get these for you." Nine helped him.

"Stop, this is my treat for you since you are such a good son." Wayo smiled at him.

Nine blushed and they all went to the small kitchen and proceeded eating. Chen was observing Nine "You know, you have good posture while sitting down. I mean, the way you eat, goodness, is this fine dining? Who uses a knife and a fork while eating a pizza?" Chen was teasing Nine, his whole demeanor while eating seems like he's a well bred socialite.

"I'm sorry, it's just that I still need to handle paper after this and I don't want to ruin it." Nine apologized.

"It's okay, I'm just teasing" Chen said "I just want to see you blush again."

Wayo immediately slapped Chen's arm "No flirting with the new recruit!"

Nine laughed "thank you Mr. Wayo... I mean for everything"

Wayo smiled at him "it's okay, and stop calling me Mr. Wayo. I feel old, Wayo or Yo is just okay."

"Okay Wayo" and Nine flashed his smile.

Chen was a bit mesmerized with it, it's more alluring once the smile reaches his eyes. 'Archen, you are such a sucker for pretty boys.' He told himself. "Why are you suddenly working for Wayo?" Chen asked.

Wayo proceeded with telling the story.

"Ah I see, I hope she is okay" Chen said.

"Well, we have to close shop temporarily. I gave my saving to Mr. Kim so he doesn't have to sell out. That is why I'm working now, until such time that Mrs. Kim is out  of the hospital, I need to find a different source of income."

"Do you need more money?" Chen inquired.

"ARCHEN, I NEED YOU TO STOP." Wayo was dead serious. "Follow me."

Wayo led Chen outside the office.

"I mean he needs the money."

"I know but you don't take advantage of someone just because they are in need. And he and his family is in need of a shitload of money so stop."

"It's a job, like an actor, I'm not going to pay him so he can use his pretty mouth to suck my dick or something."

"I can already tell that you like him, he's just your type so stop."

Chen rolled his eyes "can you at least give me the benefit of the doubt? Let me just pitch it in, I'll pay him a hefty amount. If he says no, I'll stop."

Wayo walked out of the conversation and resumed his place at the table.

"So, remember when I asked you to pose as my boyfriend?"

Wayo is now actively rubbing his face with his clean hand.

"I'm willing to pay you, I just need to make my ex jealous."

"How much are you paying?" Nine looked at the guys who is now having a staring contest with Wayo.

"100k for 1 month."

"Deal."

"Done. Give me your number, I'll call you later."

Wayo is now rubbing his temples "Archen, I swear to god"