Arthit looked at the huge building he was going to enter with a smirk before he walked in. As usual, all the employees smiled wide at him and greeted enthusiastically. Perks of being a single billionaire.

Arthit was in a green suit with a white undershirt and his hair gelled up. He flashed his signature smile at everyone who passed his way. But his eyes roamed for that one person he wanted to check on.

"Good morning sir, I'm Riya."

Arthit looked at the lady in front of him who flashed him a sweet smile.

Arthit smiled back and shook his hands.

"I'm Arthit."

"Of course I know you Sir, who wouldn't know Arthit Rojnapath?" Riya replied back with enthusiasm to which Arthit chuckled.

"I'll be assisting you for this project. If you need anything please do inform me," Riya said.

"Oh great! So, where is Simon?" Arthit asked.

Arthit noticed how Riya frowned at the mention of Simon's name before she replied to him.

"Sir Simon is on his way, Sir. He'll be here within a minute."

Arthit nodded his head.

Riya soon smiled at him and guided him to his room. Arthit observed all the areas of the till his room as they walked. He noticed that his room was just between Simon's and the staff cubicles hall.

"Do you need anything to drink sir?" Riya asked.

"Can I have a glass of Pinkmilk?" Arthit asked enthusiastically.

Riya chuckled at Arthit before she nodded her head and went out to bring the said drink.

Arthit waved at the female employees who were staring at him making them squeal in happiness, Arthit could only chuckle at them. Since the room was glass-walled so it was pretty much easy to observe everyone.

Arthit went to his chair and slumped on it. Letting out a sigh as he closed his eyes. His ears perched up when the noisy employees suddenly turned quiet. He opened his eyes and stood up from the chair to look at what was happening. He noticed the panicked body language of the employees.

When his eyes moved further he saw Simon walking with Kongpob trailing behind him.

Arthit walked out of his room and stood at the hallway. He observed as the employees just stood and greeted Simon while they smiled and waved their hands secretly at Kongpob who didn't smile but waved his hands back. He noticed how Kongpob was fearing each of his actions. Arthit clutched his fingers, trying to control his anger.

"Oh, hello Arthit," Simon greeted Arthit with a warm smile.

Arthit sighed before he smiled back and gave the latter a friendly hug, his eyes occasionally meeting Kongpob's who was desperately trying to not look at him.

"Good morning, Simon," Arthit greeted Simon.

The two parted away and gave a tight smile to each other.

"Within 10 minutes we'll visit the production department for talking with the head. Did you meet Riya?" Simon asked.

"Oh yeah, I did. She just went to bring me a drink," Arthit answered.

"Great! If you need anything just call Riya or Kongpob. He'll also help you with the product manufacturing," Simon said while pointing at Kongpob whose eyes widened.

Arthit smirked, "Of course."

Simon nodded his head before he excused himself.

Arthit watched Kongpob walk away with Simon to the cubicle. He could see Simon and Kongpob from where he stood since the CEO's cubicle was glass-walled.

Arthit glared at Simon when he saw him shouting something at Kongpob who had his head bowed down. Arthit tried to control his aura as he saw Kongpob's body slightly shaking. He didn't notice that his eye colour was changing.

"Sir Arthit?"

Arthit turned his head towards the source of the voice to find Riya standing with a confused expression on her face, he had Arthit's drink in one hand.

"Sir...your...your eyes," Riya pointed out.

Arthit who realised the situation closed his eyes and tried to take deep breaths. He wanted to be strong emotionally if he needed to work his plans out. But seeing Kongpob being vulnerable was making him weak, he could smell his mate and there was pure sorrow in the smell that hurt the alpha inside him.

"You okay?" Riya asked.

Arthit smiled softly as he opened his eyes.

"Yeah, I'm. Just...just a little stressed," Arthit told as he took the drink from Riya's hand and sipped it while he moved to his chair to take a seat.

Riya sighed at the other's behaviour, she knew that Arthit wasn't stressed but rather extremely angry, the scent around him was indicating it very well. Even though the scent was mild, Riya who stood near him could smell it.

Riya turned her gaze towards the way Arthit was staring at and found her boss and his husband in the cabin.

"I think Sir Simon visited you, right?" Riya got a nod from Arthit.

"Do you need any information about the production department's part of this project, sir?"

Arthit placed his drink on the table and shook his head at Riya. He asked her to take a seat which Riya was surprised to hear. Ever since she had been working at the company she couldn't get any friendly behaviours from her boss while some other company's CEO was being nice to her.

"Can I ask you a question Riya? As a friend?" Arthit asked.

Riya looked at Arthit confused, "Of course Sir. Anything for you."

Arthit sighed. He held his palms together on the table.

"Is Mr Kongpob always like this? Being cold to everyone?"

Riya gasped, her eyes widened. She looked at Arthit suspiciously. There was a moment of silence between the two. Arthit slowly started to regret asking the question, he thought he had messed up when he heard Riya take a deep breath.

"Kongpob, he was a bright person. Always smiling at everyone and laughing, his face was always bright even though there were millions of problems going on in his life. Kongpob was a regular employee here five years back. I'm the one who helped him to get the job here. I'm his highschool friend, well I'm a year older but one day I had helped him in a situation and we became good friends," Riya said.

"What happened now?" Arthit's voice was slow, fear-filled in his voice as he waited for Riya to speak.

Riya chuckled dryly, "Simon happened."

"He's the one who made Kongpob who he's now. But Kongpob is really strong, people think omegas are very weak but when you get to know them we realise that alphas are way below omegas. When they want, omegas can be more powerful than any other classes."

"His life turned upside down after Simon entered his life. He was being..."

Before Riya could continue there was a knock on the door.

Arthit turned his attention towards the door and nodded his head when he saw Kongpob standing outside.

Kongpob opened the door and without making any eye contact he spoke.

"Sir Simon is calling you for joining him with the production department. We may wait for you at the elevator," Kongpob bowed as he hurriedly closed the door and walked away.

Arthit sighed, he stood up and Riya did the same. Arthit walked towards the door with Riya behind him.

"You loved him, don't you?"

Riya's voice halted Arthit's steps.

"Who?"

"Kongpob," Riya replied.

Arthit chuckled, "Loved? No, I still love him."

"Arthit, I don't know who you're except for the fact that you're a famous young billionaire. Do you think I'll disclose about my best friend to you that easily? The reason I opened up to you is because of the fact that you're his mate," Riya said.

Arthit's eyes widened, he turned around to face Riya who smirked at him.

"What? You? How?"

Riya shook her head, "Not now Sir, not now. We've got a meeting to attend."

Arthit nodded his head silently before he opened his cabin door and walked towards the elevator.

"Sorry for the wait," Arthit apologized.

"Oh, that's okay. Let's go now," Simon said as he smiled and got inside the elevator with the rest of them.

Arthit's eyes were on was looking straight at the elevator down. He trailed his eyes on Kongpob's figure. His eyes caught a blue bruise on Kongpob's neck, his eyes widened but he couldn't do anything.

*****

Arthit watched Kongpob who was taking photocopies at the storage room. He took a deep breath. If he could just hear that voice at least once he would be the happiest man at the moment. Kongpob's voice something special that made Arthit feel happy and at peace. And at the moment he needed both.

"Kongpob?" Arthit called softly as he didn't want to startle the latter.

Kongpob froze at his place when he heard the voice that called out for him. He closed his eyes, his name felt soo sweet coming out of those lips. He tried to control the urge to not embrace the man behind him. The scent he was receiving from the alpha made him feel safe and comforted.

"Do you remember me, Kong?" Kongpob heard Arthit ask.

Kongpob slowly turned around, his face cast downwards.

"I know you, Sir, how could anyone not remember you?" Kongpob talked in a low voice, he was afraid if anyone would hear him speak to Arthit and Simon would hear about it. Simon wouldn't be happy if he sees him talking to another man, that too an alpha, alone.

"Not that Kong, we have met before. Do you remember me?" Arthit asked.

Kongpob raised his head to meet Arthit's sweet gaze on him. Kongpob felt as if time stopped when he saw the dimpled smile of the alpha. He unconsciously started to inhale the scent the alpha had. The musky scent of air during sunrise and sandalwood.

"We were at the same university Kongpob. I was your senior at college, fourth-year student," Arthit said when he saw Kongpob staring at him with those found innocent eyes making the alpha purr inside.

Kongpob's eyes widened his eyes when he remembered. Arthit was very different during college days. He was soo cold and strict that none of the juniors took the risk to pass by him.

"Oh! I remember now! Wow! You were soo different back then!" Kongpob exclaimed excitedly but soon he covered his mouth realising he spoke in a high voice.

Arthit chuckled at Kongpob's antics. He noticed how Kongpob looked around in fear and he couldn't help but feel anger rising inside him.

"Don't worry, there's no one in the storage room," Arthit assured to which Kongpob blushed and nodded his head.

"How are you Kong?"

Kongpob widened his eyes when he heard Arthit's question. Tears soon started to flood his eyes but he tried to control it. He managed to bring a smile on his face.

"I... I'm doing well Sir Arthit," Kongpob replied back looking at Arthit's face.

Arthit felt his chest tighten at how Kongpob tried to mask his emotions. Looking into Kongpob's eyes he could see it becoming misty yet he couldn't console him.

"Just call me P'Arthit, Kongpob," Arthit said in a soft voice.

Kongpob smiled shyly and nodded his head. Kongpob suddenly realised that he had taken more time than necessary, he had to leave now or else it will be the next reason for Simon to beat him.

"I...I have to leave, sorry," Kongpob apologized before he grabbed the papers on the scanning machine and walked away in hurried steps.

Arthit didn't want Kongpob to leave, he wanted to talk to him more and be near him. His instincts kicked as he grabbed Kongpob wrist when the latter passed by him.

Kongpob suddenly hissed in pain when he felt a palm around his wrist. He had bruises around his wrist and he felt a throbbing pain from it as Arthit grabbed his wrist.

Arthit who realised Kongpob was in pain removed his hand from the latter's wrist and pulled him closer

The overprotective alpha inside him growled in worry as he unconsciously pulled up the sleeve of Kongpob's full-length shirt.

"P'Arthit! What are you doing!?" Kongpob gasped in shock as he saw Arthit staring at his wrist with wide eyes and clenched jaw.

"Who did this to you?" Arthit growled, the alpha inside him burning in rage.

Kongpob's eyes widened. He pulled his hand away from Arthit's grip and pulled down his sleeve. He gasped for air as the scent of the alpha became strong around him.

"Who...who are you to ask that?" Kongpob shuttered, the possessiveness of the scent weakening the omega in him.

"Tell me who did this yo you Kong," Arthit asked sternly, his eyes turning to deep black.

"I...I just fell down," Kongpob shuttered. He wanted to run away but the scent of the alpha made him stay at the place. He couldn't move his legs. A part of him loved how the alpha acted with him, a feeling he never got from Simon. Even he could sense the protectiveness from Arthit, and he loved it, it wasn't the rage or the psychic possession he could smell from Simon.

"Don't joke to me Kongpob! Did Simon did this to you!?" Arthit grabbed Kongpob shoulder, his face turning red from anger.

"Ahh... P'Arthit, it hurts," Kongpob winced at the strong grip on him.

The sound of Kongpob's plea made Arthit come out from his daze, he realised what he was doing and he face palmed internally. He wasn't supposed to show such emotions. He shouldn't do that. He released Kongpob's arm and looked anywhere but him.

"I...I...I'm sorry," Arthit apologized before he ran away from the place.

Kongpob stared at the alpha who made him completely confused. One moment he felt as if the alpha was trying to approach him while at the next moment he felt as if the elder was trying to avoid him.

Kongpob walked back to his office room where he saw Simon taking a nap on the couch.

Kongpob didn't mind it as he took his seat and stared at nothing in particular. He slowly turned his head back to look Arthit's cabin but he didn't see the latter. A sigh of disappointment left his lips.

He twirled his pen in his fingers as he thought about Arthit, the man who made his night sleepless. He wanted to know whether Arthit is the person who he thinks he is. The smell of sandalwood of the alpha made him more suspicious. He is sure that two people cannot have the same scent.

But if Arthit is the person who did that to him, wouldn't Arthit recognise him?

*******

What do you think about Riya?

Do you think Kongpob will realise Arthit is his mate?

Lets wait and watch!

Stay safe!
Stay healthy!

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