The Irresistible Vortex

Chapter 3

Date: 22/5/2020

AN: Hope you enjoy!

________________________________________________________________________________"Do you know him?"

Kongpob who was still unable to tear his eyes away from the beautiful angel answered on instinct, "No.."

"Hmm.." Wad said as he realized his friend was seriously not paying attention to anything except the person who had caught his attention.

Kongpob, realizing that his friend had asked something and he had replied as well, tried to backtrack. He snapped his head to his ever so silent friend, "What? Who?..No..I don't know.."

Wad patted Kongpob on the arm, "Kong, it's okay. It is okay if once in a while you find someone attractive.."

Em, who had by now moved to the other side of his friend nodded, "Yes Kong. It's very rare that someone would distract you this much. You don't even know what we have been talking about in the past half hour!"

Kongpb shook his head, "It's nothing like that..It's just, you don't see someone so bold to be dressed like that at this club. I mean, he's..he's cute, but well.."

Oak too by now had caught on and joined in. "Yes, Kong, you have been eyeing that cutie all evening. He's back from dancing now, maybe you should approach him."

Wad nodded, "Yeah. I mean, you are the Kongpob Suthiluck. What's the harm, huh?"

Kongpob looked at his friends who were all wearing hopeful expressions. They were right, after all. It was very rare that someone would pique his interest like this. He took a gulp of his drink, "Umm..you think those two are together?"

"Huh?"

"The tall one, the one he was dancing with.."

Em sighed, "Even if they are..you don't know anything. I mean, you will never know unless you take a chance, right?"

Kongpob looked at his friends and took a deep breath, "Hmm. Yes, maybe you are right. I am the Kongpob Suthiluck, and I can do what I want to. Why can't I, right?"

"That's the spirit my friend. Now, do it!" Em said as he cheered the business tycoon.

Kongpob nodded determinedly but then looked over nervously, "Umm..what should I do?"

Oak chuckled even as Wad shook his head. Em only sighed, "Kong, maybe go slow, huh? Just..just offer him a drink first. An ice-breaker, you know?"

Kongpob nodded and called onto a server. He handed a fat bill and told her to get a drink to the cute man on the left corner. She hesitated but affirmed if the drink was meant for the guy wearing the kitty ears. Kongpob offered a small smile and nodded. The server still did not move away to do as was told. She seemed nervous and fidgety.

Kongpob frowned, "Umm..is there a problem?"

"Well, sir, erm..that group. It doesn't interact with anyone, and it doesn't accept drinks or entertain anyone.." The woman trailed off. It felt like she was telling them all this with best interest at heart, not wanting them to face the rejection as yet.

Kongpob and Em looked at each other, puzzled. It seemed like the group had been a regular and the club staff already knew not to bother them. They were an attractive group of guys and it was not surprising that at least some veterans of the club had approached them at some point or the other.

It was Oak pushed though, "It's okay. Do you even know who this is? He is the Kongpib Suthiluck. Tell the guy that the drink was sent by him. Whatever will happen will happen.."

The young woman still hesitated but with a nod from Kongpob himself, she nodded back and left.

Bright and Tutah were still doing their own crazy version of dancing when Prem and Arthit came back to the booth after an exhilarating twirl on the dance floor. "Oh Prem! You have been practicing. That was just awesome," the shorter man said even as he adjusted the kitty ears.

The tall fair man gulped his drink as he took his seat, "Well, I know how much you like to dance, I had to keep up!" Knott grinned along with his friends as the two crazies joined back. Everyone settled down and ordered another round of drinks when a petite waitress approached them with a single blue colored margarita. She placed the drink in front of Arthit who looked on questioningly. "Sir, this is from that young gentleman with compliments.."

She pointed at Kongpob Suthiluck's table but Arthit didn't even look in the said direction. He pushed the drink away, "Maybe you are new here, but well..I believe it is well known that we don't accept drinks from strangers. Please return the drink with apologies."

The server faltered, "But, sir, that's Mr. Suthiluck, I , I..."

Arthit smiled even as Knott and others looked on. It was true that they had avoided accepting drinks or any such interactions with anyone in the club, but their friend seemed to be rather harsh. Knott felt that since Arthit seemed to be interested in the said guy and had been aware of the interest from the other party, it would be a good conversation starter to accept the drink.

The dimpled guy smiled, "I understand, but I'm sorry, we have rules. We cannot accept this. Please take it away an thank the gentleman.."

"Is there some problem?" A smooth voice interrupted Arthit even as the kitty-eared man looked back. Kongpob Suthiluck stood there in all his glory, his eyes completely focused on the cute man sitting in the cushioned chair.

"Urmm.."

"Is the drink not to your liking? I did ask them to serve what you were having.. if you wish to have something else.."

Arthit stood up as Bright gaped, Tutah fawned and the other two looked on at the drama unfolding before them.

"No, no. It's just..we don't. I appreciate the gesture, but I can't accept it. I'm sorry."

Kongpob blinked, "..."

"Yeah, in fact we were just leaving. It's past ten.. Right guys? Didn't I say I had that..that morning thing to take care of?" The friends on cue scrambled to get up and started moving out of the booth. They might not understand what Arthit was up to but they were smart enough to not act like clueless buffoons here.

Arthit once again focused his attention on Kongpob, "I am really sorry, Khun. But well.." The business tycoon stood there stunned as he watched the group of friends make their way towards the exit.

Even as he stood though, Kongpob heard the cute guy say, "It's good that we don't have to wait for Mork to finish his shift here, meaning we can all leave together."

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AN: So? Poor Kongpob! What do you think Arthit's playing at? What will happen next? Do Arthit's friends know what is going on?

Stay tuned!

Toodloos!