Vegas POV
"Wow, this hotel is so cool. I've always wanted to come to The Diamond night club with you, Bro."
"Welcome to the Diamond, Phi Vegas, Macau! Your cousins are already inside."
"Has Pete arrived, Yim?" I looked around the entrance.
"Phi Pete? No, Phi Vegas. Not yet. Follow me, please."
"And our bodyguards? Won't they come in?"
"Bodyguards are not allowed inside the club. There is a scanner that indicates if anyone has any weapon or electronic device such as bugs or cameras." Yim explained.
"But if...?"
"Rest assured our security team is highly qualified to prevent any disturbance, Nong Macau. The Diamond is a neutral place for pleasure and business. Disagreements must be resolved outside. Besides, no one would dare make trouble at my hotel." Khun Sanya smiled, coming to greet us at the club entrance. "I'm pretty sure you will like a lot our private night club. It's the most exclusive in Bangkok. Please, let's go inside."
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"It looks like family reunion."
"Vegas, Macau". Kinn greeted us. "Vegas, you and Porsche must lead meetings, along with Phi Sanya."
"That's right. I'm here with Chay to enjoy our time at The Diamond. Not working tonight." Kim said.
"This place is amazing. I've never been to a place as beautiful and refined as this. Thank you for inviting us too, Khun Sanya."
"You and Makau area exceptions tonight, Nong Porschay. Hope you enjoy the night. If you'll excuse me." Khun Sanya left to talk to other guests.
"Your brother looks like a model just like you, Yim. He is so young!"
"Hey, Chay! Why do you always talk about other men like a girl talking to her friends in front of me?!"
"Don't be jealous, Kim. I'm just saying..."
"If I weren't interested in someone else, I would ask you to introduce me to your brother, Yim. He is so cool."
"Really? Who is it, Macau? I think Hia is already taken."
I stopped paying attention to Macau, Chay, and Yim's nonsensical conversation. My thoughts were elsewhere.
"Porsche, where's Pete?"
"Tankhun has kept Pete and Arm longer than expected. I hope it doesn't cause any problems. By the way, are you guys okay?"
"Why do you ask?"
"Because you're asking me about him, you idiot."
"Ouch! Since you asked..."
"Oh my Gosh! Is that Pete?" Chay spoke out loud.
Startled, I turned to where everyone was looking at astonished.
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Pete POV
"Self-confidence, Pete! Now, get out of the car!" Tankhun was losing his patience with me.
We have been in the car for a while. I'm working up the courage to get out of the car dressed like this.
I watched as Vegas got out of his car with Macau. My heart started to beat fast. He is so stunning! Both of them are. Of course, several people outside the hotel looked at them, especially at Vegas. I should forbid him to buy anything that looks good on him! And why does he never button that shirt up to his neck?! Vegas is an exhibitionist! I feel like going there and doing it myself. This restlessness I go through every time we go out together.
But this time... How does Vegas cleavage compare to my bare belly? What will Vegas think if he sees me like this? Will he like it? Of course he will not! Is he going to be mad at me? For sure! God! Why do I even care?!
I take a deep breath.
"Let's go. It's now or never."
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Vegas POV
I couldn't believe my eyes. When Pete entered the club, time stopped.
"Wow, Tankhun outdid himself this time! Pete is absolutely gorgeous!" Porsche was all excited.
I narrowed my eyes to make sure I was seeing straight.
"Pete is so different! He looks exactly like Angel. Even sexier" Kinn added.
"Hey Vegas...is that why you hide Pete so much? I think he's pretty exposed now." Kim teased me.
I couldn't hear anything. I couldn't say anything. I couldn't react.
"Looks like Phi Pete is getting a lot of people's attention." Yim looked at me.
I immediately paid attention to how many longing gazes was covering him...his face...his body. It woke me up.
He is wearing a black leather crop top. Not in my wildest dreams I would have allowed him to wear this kind of outfit. Not for other people to see. Maybe just for me. His toned and sexy abs is fully on display, arousing people's desire. The shiny leather pants outlined his perfectly round butt. The jewelry made the composition shine. And his face...Pete is naturally beautiful...His angelic face contrasts with the dark eye makeup and straight face...sending a message like, I'm sexy but not available. At least that. At least you're not showing your beaming smile to anyone, Pete! I don't know which option is worse. People want what they cannot have. He was definitely gorgeous...hot as hell.
I have to do something to end this.
"Brother". Macau held my arm firmly, making me turn to him and look away from Pete." Macau knows me well.
I kept silent and returned to the position I was in, with my back to the entrance. I took a sip of my bourbon to calm myself down. I realized that everyone was surprised by my reaction...or by my lack of reaction. Inside, an unease was growing inside me.
Even knowing that this is supposedly an act. He is next to someone else. Not with me. Not with me to cover him all up and carry him home right away... to devour him alive.
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Pete POV
"Khun Tankhun, Yim will accompany you to the Theerapanyakul family table.
I spotted the main family members. Don't be so obvious, guys! They were looking and smiling at me in a funny way. I felt the shame returning to my face. Macau and Vegas were looking at each other. Vegas had his back to us. Did he see me? I think not.
"Wei, Angel...behave! But not to much." Tankhun winke at us.
I don't even know what he means by that.
"Gu Wei, Tianshi, glad you're here. I'll walk around the club with you first."
"Sure, Khun Sanya"
"I cannot allow any weapons or bugs inside the club. But it's important that you know the escape routes if something happens. You got the blueprint from here, right? Also, my security guards are told to keep an eye on you two. I will now introduce you to the client. There are other potential clients here at the club today. You'll probably have to talk to them, Wei."
"Understood, Khun Sanya".
"Tianshi, you always protect Wei, but you also always attract a lot of attention to yourself. You never let anyone touch you, understand?"
I understand what Khun Sanya wants to warn. Of course I will never let anyone touch me. I've been annoyed enough with people staring at us since we walked into the club. Women looking at Arm's manly look, and most men looking at me. I'm not blind not to notice. How uncomfortable. I feel very exposed.
"I'm sure you can do this, Pete" Khun Sanya whispered and winked at me."
I felt more confident, however, my mind was still restless. My eyes were trying to find Vegas among all those people. And I finally got it.
An attractive, gentle-manned man was talking to him excitedly. And Vegas was smiling at him friendly. Vegas is quite charming to anyone he wants to manipulate in his own beneficial.
For someone dealing with firearms purchases, I expected an older, ugly, and grumpy guy. Not a cute, gentle-faced, clingy-looking fellow. We must be around the same age. Porsche and Yim looked uncomfortable with the way the client just look at Vegas and speak to him, touching his arm...his chest! I want to kill that guy. Just give me a plausible reason, Mr. handsy! Vegas should be the one protected from harassment! I'm this close from committing murder.
"Mr. Park, let me introduce the weapons specialist, Mr. Gu Wei."
"Oh, the famous Gu Wei. Nice to meet you." That client left Vegas and placed himself very close to Arm reaching out to touch him perhaps on the shoulder or chest.
"Not touching." I stepped on the side of Arm and held Mr. handsy's wrist, looking at him steadily, with a serious face. Do you think you can touch my husband and then my fake fiance so easily? Not in front of me, Mr. shameless.
People were silent.
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Vegas POV
"Bie jinzhang, baobei...(Take it easy, baby)." Arm spoke in Chinese to Pete, caressing his cheek. Pete released Mr. Park's wrist. Arm caressed tenderly Pete's lower lip, as calming a dangerously jealous child. "I'll be with you in a minute, Tianshi." Pete nodded and withdrew, giving the client one last threatening look.
Pete didn't look at either of us besides Mr. Park and Arm and left.
I blinked a few times, trying to understand that scene. What's going on? Did they take acting classes? Why does it feel so real? Such a subtle display of protection and affection bothered me a lot. I immediately pictured Pete behaving just like that about me. But it's not me this time.
Arm returned to speak with the client in a friendly and polite manner, apologizing for his overzealous fiance and head bodyguard.
"No problem, Mister Gu. I've heard about your relationship. I can see rumors are true. No one would dare to harm you or warmly greet you! The client laughed."
Porsche nodded to me as saying Pete was great.
Congratulations, Pete! No one doubts who you are now. Not even me.
"Let's talk a little at the private room." Khun Sanya called everyone, beckoning the waiter to take drinks to the private room where Kinn and other potential clients already are chatting.
The client took my arm. I just smiled at him in return. He's clearly interested in me. Fuck, I hate this client. I desperately want to find Pete with my eyes, but I can't. What if someone approaches him? I know he can defend himself better than anyone at this club, but still. I felt uneasy again.
During the meeting, Arm was doing his part quite well. He knows a lot about weaponry. Perhaps as well as Gu Wei. Everybody got impressed. Each quality I see in him makes me angrier. It was clear that client was alternating his seductive conversation with me and Arm. What a bitch. Disgusting. If it weren't for so many millions involved...and other hundreds of millions to come...I would have already left by now. Why don't you go after Porsche or Kinn and leave me alone to look for my almost naked wife out there?!
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Pete POV
The Diamond Club is amazing. While Arm and Vegas were gathered in a private room along with Khun Kinn, Porsche and Khun Sanya, I went to the bar to get a drink. I was observing the entire space from a strategic point. I was memorizing emergency exits in my head.
"Are those men walking along Khun Sanya the heirs of the Theerapanyakul family? They are all so handsome."
I heard two guys gossiping at the bar next to me. I'm used to it. People always talk about the men of this family. All blessed by the Gods with beauty, intelligence, and lots of money. Always the same old talk. Not very good temper, though. No one is perfect, guys!
"Sure. I have some business with them. Porsche took over the second family's business along with Vegas after Khun Kan's death. It was particularly great doing business with Vegas, if you know what I mean."
Ow, ow, ow! WTF do you mean, you rich foreign boy?
"Really? tell me the sordid details, Castin (1)".
"Well, let's say he took me for a ride. And I rode him myself...hahaha"
"WHAT?" I spit my drink.
Those two guys looked at me with a bothered and disgusted face. "Oh...this drink, it's not the way I like it. Bartender, I want another one, please."
"Naughty, Castin!"
"Vegas is too harsh, though. I was all sore. I couldn't sit down for a week."
"What a bastard!"
"Are you talking to us?"
"Oh! No...no...just thinking out loud about my husband...haha. Sorry". Actually, I'm talking to you too, you bitch! You have no shame to say something like that! Gross!
"Wow! I've heard about Khun Vegas' reputation. He is pure temptation. Are you still seeing each other?"
Better not, otherwise some people will die tonight.
"No...that was last year...Khun Kan was still alive. Only Porsche talks to me about business now. I think Vegas is avoiding me. Porsche is so handsome too, but he's uke. Khun Kinn's wife, you know. I heard Vegas's with someone now. What a pity!
"What a waste! It must be so boring to eat the same meal every day"
They started laughing.
Gross! How dare you?! I punched the bar counter in anger. Those two idiots left the bar looking at me with contempt.
Did he have sex with that guy while holding me captive? It doesn't matter if it was last year, or in the last century! I will choke Vegas with my bare hands and not in a pleasant way! I'll chain him to the foot of our bed and throw the key away, just like he did to me. And I'll give him only spicy food to eat. Every single day. Mark my words!
I was fuming! Even forgot about the whole mission thing.
"Wow, you're so beautiful. Can we join you for a drink?"
"No" I'm not in a good mood, pal! I didn't even bother to look around. I showed my promise ring.
"I don't mind" replied the guy slyly.
"But I do. Get out."
When he tried to grab my waist, I quickly twisted his wrist, making his face hit the bar counter, startling a few people nearby.
"I said get out". Don't bother a person with a poorly contained fit of anger, idiot.
I let go of the guy, who ran off with his friends.
"You got some Vegas vibes tonight. Nobody will mess with you. Even dressed like this. Kim smiled at me...in a naughty way.
"Bastard." Porschay came over, pinching Kim in his belly.
"Ouch, Chay! I'm just saying..."
"Chay, contain your boyfriend!" Tankhun yelled at Chay. "Look at you, my angel! So stunning! Where's your husband to be jealous of those guys?"
"Hi, Khun Noo. Every body is in that private room. Gu Wei is there."
"Oh...yeah...Gu something"
"Hi, Phi Pe...Angel! Phi Angel! How long!"
"How are you doing, Nong Macau?" I smiled at him tenderly. I miss this brat. Thank God he's not like his brother. If Vegas raised Macau well, he could have raised himself the same way. I'm still mad.
"You look awesome, Phi!" Macau admired me from head to toe.
"You really are! Shall we go to the dance floor?" Smiling Nong Yim praised me too. Don't be nice to me. I don't like you!
"Please Phi Angel! Come with me to the dance floor."
"It's okay, Macau. Just because you're asking me." They must take some time to get out of that room anyway. Angel loves to dance. And me too.
"To the dance floor, Kim!" Tankhun pulled Kim and Chay all excited.
"Macau... Did Vegas see us arrive? He said anything...about me?" I asked very quietly in Macau's ear.
"He did not say..."
I lowered my gaze.
"But he was about to do something. Not nice. But I stopped him." Macau smiled and winked at me.
I smiled back.
"Wow! I love this song! Kick it from NCT, a kpop male group (2)! Do you know those steps, right, Pe...Angel?"
"I can try, Macau" I really like this song!
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Vegas POV
When we left the private room, I scanned the large club, looking for Pete.
I spotted Pete at the bar, surrounded by four men. One of them was talking to him.
Where are you going? I heard Porsche asking me in surprise, but I didn't waste my time. I hurried to get there, passing the people in front of me.
Halfway through I saw one of them trying to hold Pete around his waist.
Where is my gun when I need it? I could easily shoot him in the head at this distance.
However, Pete was faster. Pete twisted the asshole's wrist, making him to slam his face against the counter. Soon all the idiots left in fear of him.
"I knew Pete would take good care of himself. He was the best bodyguard in your family, wasn't he, Nong Vegas?"
Khun Sanya reached me and put his hand on my shoulder to calm me down.
"Why don't you join them? Looks like they're heading to the dance floor"
"Let's go Vegas!" Porsche grabbed me by the arm to lead me to the dance floor. Kinn was annoyed and took Porsche's hand off my arm.
As we approached the dance floor Pete, Macau, Yim and Chay were dancing some choreography that matched the music. Tankhun was dancing madly to the side.
"What's going on, Kim?"
"Our babies are putting on a show on the dance floor. So hot." Kim winked at Chay.
Porsche rolled his eyes. Then he turned to me and said: "Pete dances really well! You should take him dancing more, idiot!"
I remembered that night at Yok's Club. He was the one I should have danced with that night. Pete would have been happy and would have repaid me with an unforgettable night of love. I felt more regretful.
People gathered around them to admire the dance. Pete was leading the way. He was having fun. Although the music was upbeat, his footsteps were sensual. As he lifted his arms up, Pete's belly was even more exposed.
"That guy is so hot! Is he some celebrity? He dances so well! How cute! I want him for myself!" They are all so hot and cute!
I heard voices making these comments. I'm under Pete's spell, but I don't want anyone else to see him.
When the song ended, Pete looked up, smiling, and our eyes met. He blushed. And I got excited. I want him.