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Gideon POV

It's been five days, fifteen hours, thirty minutes, and thirty-nine seconds since we returned from the resort. Mew and I are now back to normal if people can call this normal. I can see Mew trying to return to his usual self, like going to work and facing other people like his routine. He is genuinely fulling his promise to Uncle Luke and Auntie Vanessa that he wouldn't let his pain be the reason for destroying everything he has been working on his whole life. He is acting like the old Mew, who is so focused on his work and overly focused that he has ignored our agreement. He's always working that even if I tried to stop him, he wouldn't budge! I just let him because maybe this is his way to cope with his pain from losing Allyssa.

I return to being Mew's assistant, but this time, I don't do small errands like getting his lunch or following his order, which isn't about managing the company. I don't mind doing chores for Mew, but I don't think it will be okay for other people, especially other employees here at INF, to see me do that. It's starting to create rumors inside the company like I used my relationship with the Ayutthaya to enter this company for my training. This company is well known for being strict and fair to all its applicants, no matter who your backer is. If you're not qualified, you wouldn't be able to enter any company under Anderson - Ayutthaya Corporation. Unlike being an errand guy for Mew, if I remained here and focused on my business management student training, many will say that I'm doing this as preparation before I enter this company as its part owner. Uncle Luke wanted me to have the proper training in Business Management while I was staying

We hadn't talked about what had happened to us since we returned to our daily lives. I never tried to ask him because I was afraid of what he might say about us. I don't want to confirm my fear, which is to verify that Mew wants to forget everything that happened to us. I fear that Mew would wish to distance himself from me because he cannot take being near me anymore. The awkwardness between Mew and me is killing me, but I'm trying my best not to show it because I don't want to add to his problem.

I will try to remain okay with everything even though the reality is it's hurting me! It's hurting me so much! Mew is acting like usual, as my best friend, nothing more and nothing less. It's like he forgot what happened to us. For him, it's something unimportant!

I am outside Mew's office, trying to calm myself before going inside. I don't want my sadness to be evident on my face because Mew might notice it. I'm doing some deep inhales and exhales to calm my nerves.

"It's going to be okay, Gulf! Go inside and give your report to Mew! That's it! Nothing more that will make you stay there longer than needed. You can do it!" I said to myself.

"Are you okay, Gideon?" Ms. Anne asked me from behind. I think she has something to give Mew, judging by the folders she holds in her hand. I turned around to face her, and then I smiled.

"I'm okay, Ms. Anne! I'm just wondering if Mew will support the plan I propose later! It's my first-ever business proposal for INF, so I'm kind of nervous!" I reasoned with her, hoping that she would believe me. Ms. Anne smiled back at me as she put her hands on my shoulder and spoke.

"Okay! Don't worry too much, Gideon! I'm sure Sir Marcus will like your proposal, not because he is your friend, but because he is impressed with your hard work. I saw how much you invested your time and effort in those reports, so I'm sure Sir Marcus will see that too." Somewhat, Ms. Anne's words calmed me down even though it is not the real reason why I am nervous right now, but because of what she said, my uneasy feeling subsided even a little. I smiled at her then we proceeded to enter Mew's office.

"Sir, this is Anne! I'm going to enter!" Ms. Anne knocks first and then loudly speaks before we open Mew's door. Gosh! My heartbeat became faster and louder as we entered Mew's door, not knowing what I would see inside. Please! Please calm yourself, my dear heart! I don't want to pass out and make a scene here.

Ms. Anne entered first then I followed her. She looks confident as she walks near Mew's table while I remain near the door. I glance a little at Mew, who is still busy reviewing some documents on his table while Ms. Anne is handing over some other documents for him to sign. He looked so solemn and unbothered, and then I saw him lift his head to look at Ms. Anne.

"Are that all the documents I need to sign for today?" Mew asked her. That voice! How I wish I could hear that voice talk to me too. Not as Mew, the president of INF, but as Mew, my best friend. He became quiet ever since we left the resort. Dead quiet that even his parents are so worried for him, but they are trying not to push him, as he might run away again if they pester him with their presence.

"This is all for now, Sir! Some documents are still to be signed, but I have not yet reviewed them." Ms. Anne answers him. I saw Mew was about to look in my direction, so I quickly looked in the other direction and pretended that I was checking the documents I was holding. I'm so nervous! What if Mew saw me watching him? I don't want him to see me as someone desperate for his attention. After a few seconds, when I felt that he isn't looking in my direction anymore, I look back at him.

Ms. Anne and Mew continue to talk about some stuff while I watch them. Looking at him suddenly makes me calmer than before. He seems okay now, or is he really? How can you be so good at pretending, Mew? Fuck, you're so good!

After a few documents Mew signed for Ms. Anne, she collected all of those and was about to walk away from his table but was stopped because he called her attention again.

"Ahh, Anne, before I forgot! Later after you step out of the office, you may now go home. I will be going somewhere outside work, so it's okay for you to take off early today." I got confused about what he said.

Where is he going? Why am I not aware of anything he needs to do after work, or did he plan it without letting any of his secretaries and me know? I wanted to ask him about his sudden plan, but I wasn't confident enough to do it!

"Oh, thank you, Sir! But may I know where you are going, so I can take note of that in case someone asks." Ms. Anne said; I saw him smile at her. Fuck, Mew! You're smiling! Is that real or another fake reaction from you? Gosh! You certainly are good at faking your emotions in front of other people.

"Ah, no worries! Just tell them I need to go somewhere, but it's personal, so you cannot discuss it with them." Mew smilingly said to her.

"Okay, sir!" Ms. Anne said, then continued walking out of Mew's office.

"Fuck! I don't think I can be alone with Mew yet! Gosh! I really can't! Never mind these documents; I'll talk to him about this when I get enough confidence to see him." I told myself I was about to step away from Mew's office with Ms. Anne when I felt someone holding my shoulder from behind, which made my heart skip a beat for a second.

"Gulf! Please don't leave yet! I need to talk to you!" Mew said. I looked at Ms. Anne, smiling so widely at me. I think she assumed I could now talk to Marcus about my proposal.

"I will go now, Gideon, Sir!" Ms. Anne said to us, then she mouthed the words " You can do it" to me. I smiled awkwardly at her then she proceeded to go outside the office. I saw Mew walk to his door and lock it. I was confused at first about his action.

"What do you want to..." I was about to ask him what he wanted to talk about, but I was stunned when I saw the look on Mew's face.

I will never forget that face! The expression on his face is the same as his face that night! I didn't know that unforgettable night would ever happen to me, especially since I was doing it with Mew. My memories of that night are still vivid in my mind! I can never forget his face while looking at me. He looks at me like he's telling me how much he needs me that night. I became more stunned when without warning, he charged in front of me, held me on my nape, pulled me to his body, and kissed me! Fuck! He's kissing me! His kisses and touch are needy and extreme. He is now attempting to open my mouth.

FULL VERSION OF CHAPTER 26-32 IS FOUND IN THE PHYSICAL BOOK THAT I WILL LAUNCH SOON...

To be continued

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