Kim Mun Ho.
The saying 'opportunity comes only once' applies to everyone, right?
Yeah... Everyone except Kim Mun Ho.
He looked at the card in his grip and was short of words and breath. If ever he was told that he would be known globally in this life up to the level of getting an invitation from The crowned prince of Dubai he would never believe it. This was something he never once imagined or dreamed of in his life.
To think that just one drunk kiss from Alexander would change his life forever...
Kim Mun Ho stood speechless in front of Diane who overcame her trance and was now staring blankly at him with a cheesy smile on her face. She couldn't hide the joy in her eyes. They have hit the jackpot!!!
"Ahem...".
He jolted out of his trance instantly, blushing from the thought of being caught in the act. Diane had this look on her face that he wanted to rip off but at the same time, he wanted to laugh really hard.
"So..."
"I'm only going because I want to honor the invitation of the prince of Dubai". He cut her off before she could complete her words.
"Okay...". She exhaled, still not contented with his answer but didn't want to push him further and come off as desperate so, she tried her best to play it cool.
Avoiding his eyes, she moved closer to his side. "Ahem... So I um... I happened to come across the news this morning". She chipped in, trading lightly.
"Mhum". Was all he said looking at her waryingly, trying to figure out where she was going with her words.
"A-and... Well, It turns out that Mr. Hilmpton was seen in Dubai recently with the prince".
*Badump* *Ba-dump* *Ba-dump*
Why is this happening again?
Why does his heart always turn out like this whenever his name is mentioned?
"...".
He was speechless again and there was no control over his actions... This is how his body reacts to that name, it can't be helped. He just stared blankly at the woman opposite him as she continued.
"So my guess is..."
"What are you trying to say?" He cut her off in his mild panic he was trying so hard to hide but was failing terribly.
"Don't you think he could be behind this? I mean, maybe he wants to see you again?"
Instantly, he shook his head, "Stop spurting out nonsense, Diane". And started towards his room. "That's it, I'm not going".
"Think about it..." She followed him, trying to convince him, her eyes wide in all seriousness. "You have never met The prince before, so why would he want you at his party?"
He paused to her words.
"It could only be Him, Mun Ho". She stated matter-of-factly, still standing behind him. "You have done it!!! We have hit the jackporrmrggrrhhpp".
Before she could complete her words, Kim Mun Ho covered her face with his palms and shoved her head backward before shutting his door in her face.
"Mun Ho-aahhhhh, think about itttt...". She hit the door smiling from ear to ear filled with excitement that she was about to explode out of.
"Heyyy Kim Mun Ho! We are going to Dubaiiiiiiii"
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The rate at which his heart raced was terrifying even for him. At this rate, it would be considered unhealthy if this carried on further. He wasn't even sure his body could take it any longer because he was trembling profusely.
Diane's words were doing something to his head, coupled with that name. He was turning red as seconds went by. He was hot.
What is happening to him?
Why would Alexander want to see him again?
Is this some kind of set up or is it just Diane's stupid thoughts getting the best of him?
But come to think of it, she is not entirely wrong. He had never met The crowned prince before, so why would he get an invitation from him? Could it be a mistake?
He managed to move his weak body from the door which he rested on while trying to figure out his shit as he headed towards his closet.
If he was going to go to Dubai, he needed to prepare ahead of time.
According to the card, the party would be held from the next day. It is a 42-hour party and a luxurious one at that. There's going to be a grand opening of the stallion grandeur event, a welcome home party for His Highness, and a Royal gala.
He wasn't even prepared for it!
He looked inside his closet and none of the clothes in there suited his taste and he was already running out of time.
"Shit! I have nothing to wear!
Although he had clothes that he had never worn before in there and looked heavenly, they were outdated to him. He'd rather shit his pants in front of an audience than wear outdated clothes to the most important gathering of his life.
Never!
He was already getting nervous.
"What do I do?" He muttered to himself, already biting on his thumb finger when he heard the sound of a broken glass and his eyes lit up instantly.
Diane!
In a blink, he was out of his room.
"Diane". He called out her name and she raised her head from below the counter of his kitchen nervously.
"Sorry, I just wanted a glass of water".
He raised his brows to her words.
"There are countless bottles in there, you could've just picked up one".
"Really?"
He exhaled. "No".
He had always had a thing for incomplete objects. He hates it when his things don't have an even number... It irritates him. Which is why he never lets anyone in his apartment or touch his stuff.
If at all he lets them, it must be replaced
"You called for me?" Diane asked while picking up the broken glass carefully.
"I'm out of clothes". He exhaled.
"What?!! You're never out of clothes! She yelled, completely forgetting about the broken glass as she moved towards him panicking. "And you're just telling me now?"
"...".
The fact that he should be the one yelling at her for not changing his wardrobe and it is the other way around had him speechless for a while.
"Yeah...".
She exhaled... Trying to breathe for a second before her head clicked.
"Alright, not to worry, it's not too late, I'll figure it out..."
She was still talking when she trailed off as though a thought just crept into her mind.
"Wait... You're going?"
With a raised brow, he furrowed. "... Yeah".
"Omgggg". She couldn't compose herself for a moment there. "um, okay... So, I'll go sort your clothes out, and I will be back in an hour... Ahhh". She managed a tiny shriek before she hurried her ass out.
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Five hours later.
Kim Mun Ho stared at his reflection in the mirror looking a little nervous as he exhaled.
He was already ready for the event. Everything was set, and Diane was waiting for him downstairs.
This is it.
He is really doing it.
He is going to see Alexander again.
"Hell, what am I even thinking?" He mumbled to himself, catching his thoughts as he let out a huff again.
Don't think about anything.
He exhaled, looking at his reflection still. "Okay, so we are just going to a party we were invited to, okay? Nothing else". He spoke to his reflection.
"We are going to have fun and socialize, okay?"
Assuring himself, he took deep breaths and started towards the door.
He wasn't sure either if this was the right thing to do, but this is the chance he has to get himself out of the shit he was in and he was going to take it.
In a Swift movement, he was out of his apartment and in the elevator heading downstairs.
This was it.
No turning back now.
Slowly, the elevator door dinged open and he was headed towards the garage when he paused his steps to the view before him.
His heart stopped in his chest at that instant.
What is going on?
His head was unable to process anything yet.
Right before him was a pitch-black limo with bodyguards in black suits guarding it.
He furrowed first before his eyes strolled towards where Diane stood. She also had an 'I have no idea what is going on' look on her face but was trying to play it cool and look calm all at once.
Before he could think of what to ask, a man stepped out of the car. He appeared to be the chauffeur and he looked like he had been doing this for years because he looked like he was born into it.
"Mr. Kim?" He called out, his tone sounding more like an inquiry. "Are you Mr. Kim Mun Ho". He asked taking Kim Mun Ho unaware.
"... Yes, I am". He stated plainly, hiding his nervous hands as he placed them in the pocket of his pants.
"I have been asked to be your personal chauffeur, specific orders from Dubai". He spoke gently, passing his words slowly and collectively".
Kim Mun Ho stood dumbfounded, likewise, Diane that was unable to help her jaw which had long dropped when she saw the model of the Limo.
What?
This is surreal!!!
She couldn't help the smile on her face when she saw the look on Kim Mun Ho's face. She wanted to scream I told you so, but she was way too excited to. She wasn't even breathing properly.
"Shall we? Mr. Kim?" The chauffeur voiced again.
Kim Mun Ho wasn't sure what to say, he couldn't even think of anything. He just stood there dumbfounded.