Mew's POV

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I'm glad I successfully apologized and thanked everyone on Christmas, the hardest part was with Gulf, I was the meanest and the coldest toward him I even pried into his private life which I regret doing it but he accepted my gift with a pure smile.

Honestly, I was scared that night so I couldn't give it to him but in the morning when I heard Por running upstairs I gathered all my courage and putted his gift next to Por's, I'm still surprised by the fact that that was his first Christmas present but I'm just so glad he accepted it.

Actually, since that reporters accident I found myself feeling so comfortable around the tall boy, not just that but also I couldn't help but beginning to trust him a little, I mean not only he didn't tell that evil bastards anything although he was facing death but also protected me and didn't blame me at all, who would do that for a cold person? No one obviously, but Gulf did without asking anything in return.

Talking to him lately made me realize that I was a terrible jerk before, he is a kind person, a good listener and very honest, now that I'm paying attention to him helped me understand a lot of things about him and makes me want to become close friends , he made me realize that not all people are terrible like the ones I met before.

I know that he also suffered a lot because of his parents, listening to the recording from that accident made me shocked, even though I already knew most of the things but imagining that he had a terrible past since he was a kid made me feel sorry for him, no wonder he offered to help Por and protected him and loved him so much, because he saw himself into the little boy.

I decided to become a better person, I need to burry my past and start a new life with my new family and new friends, I can't help being on guard but having a few good people around me that makes me feel comfortable is enough, I accepted to be friends with P' Zee and Mild because they never ran away from the old me and they also accepted me but I still find myself closer to Gulf, maybe because he is always with me and we are living together, either way having one close friend that I can trust is what I wish for now.

A year has passed since we first met, many things happened, many things changed, new feelings surfaced again, this is the first year I felt alive again and I'm grateful to everyone who pushed me to make me who I am today. I decided to tell Gulf everything about my past, not because I want him to understand me why I was cold and all but I don't want any secrets between us, just like real friends sharing their secrets right? Anyway, I went to the brown eyed boy's bedroom on a Saturday night finding him ready to go to bed

"Gulf, I want to tell you something, can we talk now?" I asked

"of course" I sat on a chair facing him while he sat on his bed

"I actually regret prying into your past before and I'm sorry about that"

"it's fine, I don't have anything to hide anyway"

"I decided to tell you about me" he looked to me with wide eyes

"oh no you don't have to I know it was a bad memory for you so-" I cut him off

"I want us a become real friends who can trust each other, I believe that sharing secrets is the first step so just please listen to me" he nodded slightly as he kept silent. I told him everything, from the accident with my parents to my ex girlfriend and ex-friend to my uncle and finally my sister.

I talked for almost 3 hours stopping a little each time calming myself but strangely even though I was emotional, no tears came to my eyes, it's like I already accepted that and completely moved on which made me feel stronger and calmer.

"you are very strong P' Mew, I completely understand how painful it was being betrayed by the people you love, I was the same as you yet it's time for both of us to move forward" he said with a soft voice as I stared at him, he looked emotional but also happy, determination was clear into his eyes too.

"yes, for 10 years I was heartless and kept my distance from every person, even my grandfather, I kept saying that I hate humans but the truth is"

"you were scared" he continued, he does understand me, I'm so lucky I met him, I nodded

"I was also scared and didn't dare to make new friends and get close to anyone, Mild was the only exception because he w with me from the beginning although I kept being a little suspicious of him but now I can say that I truly trust him" he said staring into nowhere then he looked to me

"Mild is not the only one I trust anymore, I also ended up trusting you, especially after seeing you doing your best to become friendlier and apologizing, I won't deny that I really hated you before yet I slowly came to understand you bit by bit, who would have thought that we will become close friends sharing a conversation like this" I smiled

"no one, thank you Gulf, for also trusting me, I'm glad I talked to you, I feel so at ease right now"

"actually me too" the tall boy came closer standing in front of me offering his hand

"let's have our first handshake as close friends" I smiled standing up taking his hand

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Our relationship became so much better since that deep conversation we had, of course we kept being professional during work but outside, we were getting a long well, hanging out and having fun with Por, I also decided to have a fan meeting to officially apologize and thank them for following me all this years and it became a huge event that even reporters and journalists attended it.

I also started interacting with my company's employees and checking on them too, I told Gulf to accept a few interviews as well, P' Zee told me that the CEO is actually the image of the company that's why I want the image to become brighter that will help improve and promote it more.

Of course I kept being asked why the sudden change? What made me decide to change? Who helped me? And all those questions but I did my best to sound professional and friendly at the same time, of course Gulf was me all the time cheering me and encouraging me too

Although my schedule became packed, but I'm having fun, I'm living everyday to its fullest and I feel that I'm finally doing the right things that I should have done a long time ago, I kept being in contact with P' Zee and Mild, who would come visit me time to time, grandfather was happier when he was assured I'm back to my old self

"Gulf, you have a passport right?" I asked my secretary who just brought me lunch

"yes I do why?"

"I was just talking to Mr. Kei on the phone, we decided to sign a partnership agreement between us and arrange a mixed fashion show events that will be held there first, then here, I'm letting P' Zee take care of the event here while both of us are going to take care of everything in Japan"

"Japan?! Really?!" he asked in astonishment

"yes, don't you want to go?" he quickly shook his head

"no I want, I always wanted to visit Japan, how many days are we staying there?"

"I'm not sure , a week? 10 days? Mr. Kei told me that the clothes for his event are ready and he wants to use our brand new bags, scarves and accessories for the show, of course we will have to attend the event before coming back"

"wow, this is amazing, it's the first step into making our brand known around the world, good job P' Mew of course I will help with anything"

"I know, we will be leaving this Sunday, so take care of everything for this trip"

"yes I will, what about Por?"

"he will have to stay with grandfather until we get back"

"alright"

It all became hectic since that day, we had to work so hard every day, the partnership agreement was successfully signed and it helped me a lot that Gulf could fluently talk in Japanese, of course he was mesmerized by the views there, we rented a decent house where we stayed together for 12 days, most of the time we would be either working from our house or at the company, when we get a little free time we would go sightseeing.

I was happy seeing Gulf enjoying himself walking around and taking pictures, he deserve this much after what he did to me and my family, he looked like a child with shiny eyes going to the amusement park trying Japanese food and even got the chance to wear their traditional clothes.

The Japanese Event was a huge success; many admired both the clothes and our brand stuff which made me so excited about our event in Bangkok. When we returned we got met by more work to do, we hardly had any time to rest.

The D-day of the event came quickly, we kept going around supervising everything around the show room, guests started coming one by one, the number of present people was much bigger than what I imagined even some VIP came all the way from Japan just for this Fashion show.

"the show will start in 15 minutes" Gulf was who was sitting next to me said as people started taking their places and reporters placing their cameras and turning it on facing the stage, suddenly P' Zee came rushing dragging us behind the stage.

"what's wrong?" seeing him being so troubled

"one of the male models suddenly fainted and was sent to the hospital"

"what?!" I was shocked, I wasn't ready for this

"I was shocked too and didn't know what to do, any idea?"

"can't you let other models wear his clothes instead?" Gulf suggested

"impossible, time is limited and each can only present 3 types"

"can't you find anyone who is as tall as the missing model to take his place" P' Zee thought for a minute then he suddenly looked to Gulf

"you! You are as tall as him and you are also very attractive, I heard that even some people mistook you for being a real model"

"Me?! Nonononono! Impossible!!!"

"Gulf you're the only option we have" I said as looked to both of us

"come on, we don't have time!!!" Gulf was dragged by P' Zee who kept looking at me with pleading eyes wanting me to help him but I just waved

"good luck!!! You can do it" I said returning to where I was outside

I wonder how he will look wearing expensive new collection and acting like a model? I just hope he won't run away in the middle of the show. I was joined by grandfather and Por who was surprised to find out that Gulf will be part of this event he worked so hard for.

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I can feel where this is going ^^, you can feel you too right?

it's already 2 in the morning right now so wait for a new chapter tomorrow ;)