"Krist, this is really serious." Prem leaned over the table. His hands folded on top of it.

Krist massaged his forehead, processing the information he just received.

"I-I had no idea about this," Krist looked up at the elder male.

They were in Krist's room. Jane had called him an hour ago telling Prem had something important to talk to him and that they were coming over to his place.

Krist already guessed that it has something to do with the secret investigation but he didn't expect to hear what he heard from Prem.

"I don't think Khun Phet have an idea about this, but Namtan is really into drugs. She has close accomplices for that around Bangkok, she even helps some sell these. Especially this one guy, Jay, he's really close to Namtan."

"Jay!?" Krist's eyes widened, his palm clutched into a fist over the table.

Prem and Jane glanced at eachother. "You know Jay?"

Krist bit his lips. Fresh images of the memory flashing through his mind. He'll never forget the day he saw that man.

"He's the one who I caught with Namtan." His eyes were glued to the paper that Prem handed over to him a few minutes ago. About all the details of Namtan's deals with the drug dealers.

Jane gasped, "So Namtan cheated you with him? God!"

Krist sighed, "Well, guess she likes drug dealers more."

Prem just observed the younger male. Krist had told them about this earlier but he never told who it was. Telling he didn't want to dwell upon it as he didn't find the need to do anything back then.

Krist had found Namtan with a guy at a bar during the first month after he started going to university. Krist never expected to see that. He was beyond hurt, not because Namtan cheated on him but because of the fact that the latter always blamed him for hurting her with his loveless actions and always tried to push away people who are close to him, and now she herself was cheating behind him with another guy.

Krist felt an anger soo strong rise in him when he saw that guy kiss Namtan that night. He hated the fact that Namtan could do anything while he had restrictions. He had finally lost his control and when he met Namtan the next day he confronted her. It was a terrible confrontation that Namtan bought his mom in between and in the end, his mom took Namtan's side.

What more could he do then? His own mom pushed him away telling him he was just finding reasons to hurt Namtan.

"Krist, this is big evidence. You could trap Namtan with this. But we should be beware of K'Phet, he might do anything to bring his daughter out of this." Ice placed a hand on Krist's palm seeing how the latter was shaking in anger.

"We have evidence against K'Phet, right?" Krist asked expectantly. He wants to end this as soon as possible.

Prem shook his head, "No, we need to dig up more. Most of the evidence we have are against Namtan. She's really out for it than we thought. And we have to find K'Phet's link between these as we cannot afford him being outside if we hold Namtan in custody."

Krist bit his lips, resting his head on his palm he tried to think. He can't wait any longer, things were going out of hand. Phet and Namtan were trying to pull Krist down.
There were a lot of rumours going on.

It's been almost two months since he and Singto got together. Things were calming down but after the first month of their relationship new rumours started to go around, mostly about Singto and it was riling Krist's anger.

But one thing he was glad about was that their fans were supporting them and the positive remarks from them covered up the rumours. He did have a talk with his fans later on, and they understood him.

What Krist was sure about was that it was all Namtan who was doing this. He was sure about it. Because some of the things that were posted were things only Namtan and his family knew, even though it wasn't a lot but he could read between the lines.

"I think I can get evidence against Phet." Krist voiced out suddenly.

"What?" Jane raised an eyebrow.

Krist smirked, "My contract ends in a week, right?"

Jane stared at the younger male confused, "Yeah?"

"We have to meet him next week for sure and I'm positive about what will happen that day." Krist crossed his arms against his chest.

"And, I'll ask P'Tay to help me. I'm sure that he'll be more than glad to do so."

"What are you planning, Krist?" Jane asked worriedly, glancing at Prem who was equally confused.

Krist smirked, tapping his foot on the floor. He knows what will be happening in a week. His contract with NYE is coming to an end and it's his choice whether he would like to continue the contract or retreat from it. And Khun Phet won't be very happy if Krist chooses the second option.

And that MD will do anything, literally anything to make him stay. Especially after he 'ruined' his daughter's life, as that man states.

"I'll try from my part, P'Prem. I'm sure I'll be able to get some spark against K'Phet. He doesn't have a notable temper for nothing, right?"

Jane chuckled. "If you need any help we're here."

Krist smiled, nodding his head. Just a few more moves and he can trap both that father and daughter for what they have been doing for the past years towards him.

The singer's eyes glanced at his phone when it started to ring. A wide, dimpled smile forming on his lips when he saw the caller ID.

A series of coughs were heard from the two men who were seated opposite to him. Krist immediately blushed at being caught. He excused himself and ran towards his room. Leaving Jane and Prem to laugh at the younger's antics. 

"I can see that the kid has a good impact on him." Prem smiled, leaned on the chair.

"You're right." Jane couldn't help but agree.

"Hey, Sing!" Krist smiled wide, hearing a giggle at the other end.

"Hey, singer boy."

Krist rolled his eyes, "I told you to not call me that!"

"Why?" Krist could already imagine the small pout on Singto's lips as he speaks to him.

"Because it's weird! Stop calling me that!"

Singto laughed at the other end, "Nope! It's cute! I'll keep calling you that!"

"Singto!" Krist facepalmed, shaking his head in disappointment but a smile still lingering on his lips.

"Where are you, Krist? Studio or apartment?" The eagerness in Singto's voice made Krist raise his eyebrows.

"In my apartment. I finished things early at the studio."

"Perfect!"

"Huh? What are you up to?" Krist asked suspiciously. The laugh of the other male giving him away. Krist knew Singto was up to something.

"Well, open your door." Singto bit his lips to stop himself from smiling any wide.

"Huh?" Krist's eyes widened.

Singto laughed, "Open the door, silly!"

Krist gasped, immediately sprinting on his knees he ran towards his apartment door. Jane and Prem asked him why he was running but the other didn't have time to reply as he yanked the door open as soon as he got hold of the door's knob.

"Surprise!"

Krist gasped, staring at his boyfriend who was standing in front of him. In a baggy red hoodie, black ripped jeans. With his round glasses. With a box in his hands and his phone in the other hand, waving at the singer showing Krist's name over it.

"Singto!" Krist engulfed the other male in his arms, lifting him off the floor as he crushed him in his hug.

"Aw! I missed you too." Singto giggled, wrapping his arms around Krist's neck as he buried his face over his boyfriend's shoulder.

They stayed that way for a good one minute before Singto patted the other's head, asking him to put him down already.

Krist blushed, realising he still had Singto lifted in his arms. He immediately put him down, scratching the back of his neck as Singto gave a shy smile to him.

"What's in there?" Krist asked, trying to change the topic. A smile still blooming over his lips.

Singto looked down at the box in his hands. Smiling wider as excitement took over him.

"Aw, this! I made brownies at work today, I made them for you too! I brought it so you can have them!" Singto smiled, his eyes almost disappearing as his cheeks lifted with his smile.

"Really!? Wow!" Krist immediately snatched the paper bag from Singto's hand.

Opening it he took out the paper box from it. His eyes shining when he saw the delicious aromatic brownies inside it.

"Come on! Relax Krist! It won't fly away!"

Krist looked up at Singto, smiling wide. He pulled the latter by his waist, their bodies flushed against eachother.

"Hey! Hey! Not in front of our eyes!" Jane and Prem shouted.

Singto's eyes widened. He immediately pushed Krist away making the man stumble backwards, almost falling.

"I'm sorry!" Singto reached out to hold Krist's hand, apologizing with his eyes for making the latter almost fall.

Jane and Prem laughed, high giving at the misery of the singer. Krist glared at their direction.

"Krist! Why didn't you tell me!?" Singto whisper-yelled. His face flushed in embarrassment. He cursed his boyfriend internally, he wanted to punch something now. Or dig a hole and hide in it. Especially with that wide wicked smirk playing on Jane's lips were making Singto think about running away.

"Uh-Sorry, wǎan jai." Krist pouted.

"Don't wǎan jai me!" Singto stepped in, closing the door behind. Glaring at Krist who smiled like a fool at him as he intertwined their fingers and walked towards the table, where the other two males were seated.

"You didn't have to call us out like that," Krist glared at the elders. But the other two only laughed at him.

Singto was resisting the urge to run into Krist's room and lock himself up there.

"Oh! What's the fun in it? Besides, we had to warn you that we could see you both being lovesick fools in front of us." Prem answered back, pointing a finger at the two.

"P'Prem!" Krist whined and Singto chuckled at the singer's reaction.

It's always cute to see the other whine, he looked like a child demanding to be given his favourite candy.

"By the way, finally I got to meet you. Heard a lot from this dickhead of a kid-"

"P!" Krist's eyes widened. How could the other call him names!? That too, in front of his boyfriend!?

Prem shrugged, "-And from P'Jane. Not to mention that you're already famous."

Singto blushed a deeper shade, he could feel his cheeks and the base of his neck getting hot.

"Nice to meet you, Singto. I'm Prem." The elder stretched a hand forward.

Singto immediately stepped forward, shaking their hands. Smiling although he was shy. "Nice to meet you too K'Prem. Krist did mention about you to me."

"Please drop the formalities, you can call me P. I'm not very old, you know?" Prem batted his eyebrows.

Singto chuckled as he nodded.

He remembered Krist mentioning Prem a few times to him. He had heard the latter's name being repeated over phone calls and when he started to get curious he asked Krist. He knows that Prem is a secret investigator and Jane's cousin. He knows that Prem helps Krist to deal with K'Phet and Namtan.

"Aren't you guys gonna leave?" Krist asked, raising an eyebrow as if to tell them to just shut up and go away.

Jane smirked, "Now that you got to meet your boyfriend you don't want us? We're hurt, Krist!"

Singto looked up at Krist who was practically rolling his eyes. Their hands still intertwined between them.

"P'Jane!"

Prem shook his head, chuckling. Pulling Jane up by his arm, acting like hurt parents he patted the other's shoulder.

"It's ok P, he didn't get to see his lover for three days. He might miss him, he doesn't want us anymore." Prem wiped his nonexistent tears.

"You're right," Jane faked a sob.

"Drama queens." Krist rolled his eyes. But soon all of them fell into a fit of laughter.

Singto joined soon, even though it was weird seeing the two grown-ups act that way it made him happy. Knowing that Krist had people who were both supporting and carefree made him happy.

When they were finally able to calm down, Jane gave an encouraging look to Krist. And the younger immediately knew what it was for.

"We'll get going now. It was nice to meet you, Singto." Prem smiled.

"It was nice meeting you too, P'Prem."

The two elders gave a last glance at Krist who nodded his head. Bidding goodbye one last time they made their way out of Krist's apartment room.

As soon as the doors were closed Krist pulled Singto towards him, making the other yelp in surprise.

Singto's hands involuntarily wounded around the other's shoulders while Krist's hands wrapped around his waist, leaning on the table. Placing the box he previously had in his hand over the table.

"What?" Singto gulped, feeling their breath caress their faces.

"Do you know that you're extremely sexy when you're blushing?" A smirk formed on his lips.

How can someone light up your mood just with their presence with you? Just a few minutes ago he was in complete distress with all the news he got and now, with Singto here with him, everything seemed to disappear as if he never had any problems in his life.

"Shut up Krist!" Singto pinched the other's shoulder.

"Wǎan jai! That hurts!"

Singto rolled his eyes, "Stop saying nonsense then."

His eyes widened when Krist pulled his head forward by his neck. He gulped, watching the other's pupils dilate as they continued to stare.

With a smirk playing on Krist's lips he leaned forward but well Singto had other plans. Just before he could capture the other's lips a piece of the brownie was pushed into his mouth.

"Singto!" Krist pouted, chewing onto the sweetness pushed into his mouth.

Singto smirked, bumping their noses together he escaped from the other's hold.

"Punishment for making me embarrassed."

Krist rolled his eyes. Face palming.

Singto gulped. Leaning on the wall he did his best to stay out of view as he tried to listen.

"Krist please! Come back to me, Singto doesn't deserve you!"

Singto's grip on his bag's strap tightened as he heard Namtan's words.

"Then who deserves me?! A liar and manipulator like you!?"

Singto bit his lips feeling the anger that was emitting from his lover's voice.

"You have no right to ask me to leave Singto, Namtan! You and I both know that we'll never start a relationship again! We both are over!" Krist glared at Namtan.

Krist can't imagine that the latter wasn't getting the picture even after months of him trying to get it through her.

"How can you say that, Krist!? I've been trying to get to you all these months! You are ignoring me like a plague because of that new lover of yours! How can you?! I loved you, Krist! And I still do!" Namtan caught the singer's hand in hers, not phased by the other's glare towards her.

"Namtan! Can you please stop this!? Are you this low!? To beg for love!?" Krist forcefully released her hold on his hand.

Namtan glowered at him, her jaw clenched. The dimly lit hallway hid them and there weren't any students out there. The classes have already ended. And Namtan took her chance when she saw Krist alone inside the locker hallway.

"You're pushing me away because of that skunk! Right!? What does he have that I don't!? I don't fucking understand why you choose such a low life than me who is perfect for-"

"Namtan!" Krist shouted, his face burning with rage.

"What should I do to get this inside your thick head that we're over!? We're. Over! Namtan! Stay away from me or you'll regret it!"

Namtan scoffed, pushed herself towards Krist who tried to make his distance from her.

"What will you do? You're useless ever since you broke up with me, Krist. I and my father was the one who brought you up into this career, yet you threw us away for a slut like Singto."

Krist doesn't know what got into him, he was supported to control himself and not cause any chaos but his body moved involuntarily. Before he knew his hand flew towards Namtan, slapping her right across her face.

"Krist!"

Namtan's voice echoed through the empty hallway.

Singto gasped, immediately moving his face away from sight as he leaned on the wall. His hand covering his lips. He hasn't seen Krist soo angry before. It made him shiver and worried too, his lover looked as if he was ready to burst any moment and he feared Krist's outbreak will cause issues to the latter.

You cannot trust Namtan.

"I should have done this a long time ago." Krist clenched his jaw. Namtan's horror-stricken face in his sight.

"You'll pay for this, Krist! You'll pay for this! Prepare for your downhill! I'll ruin everything that you have!" Namtan launched to grab the other's collar. Rage nearly consuming her.

Krist smirked, taking a step further, the latter's palms still clutching his shirt.

"Do whatever you want Namtan. In return, prepare for what I have for you. And well..." He grabbed Namtan's hand.

"Why do you like to blame MY boyfriend as a slut when you're sleeping around with drug dealers?"

A satisfied smile graced Krist's lips when Namtan gasped, pulling away from him but his hand gripped Namtan's, stopping her from backing off.

"Oh, what was his name?" He faked a question. His face lighting up when he acted as if he remembered. "Oh yeah! Jay! That guy who you cheated me with!"

"Krist-" Namtan but her lips, trembling at the strong hold of Krist on her wrist. It was hurting but she didn't know what to do.

The singer laughed, a dangerous laugh that even Singto who hid from them gasped. Feeling as if he was seeing a new side of his lover that he never thought existed.

"You think I'm a fool!? Do you know how much it hurt!? N-Not because you cheated on me but you fucking put restrictions on me while you-you went out and slept with others!"

Singto bit the inside of his cheek, hearing how Krist's voice broke in between. Silent tears rolled down his cheek. How much pain had his lover gone through?

Namtan shivered, "How-How did you-"

"There's no need for you to know how I got to know about it, Namtan! The responsibility I had towards you was over when we broke up! I no longer have commitments towards you!" Krist felt his lips tremble with anger.

"So get this inside your head! You and I are over! And leave me and Singto alone! This is my warning, Namtan Thongsuk!" He released his grip on the other's hand. Taking a step away from her.

Namtan glared at her ex-boyfriend. Her fingers around his wrist that were previously clutched in Krist's grip.

"You'll beg to me, Krist. I'll make you watch as everything fall apart. What all you've earned will slip out of your grip." A sinister smile spread across her lips.

Krist clutched his fist, a fresh wave of rage swallowing him.

"Singto, that boy-" Namtan laughed. "You don't know how much of a slut he was. And I promise you, I'll show you that soon. Singto isn't pure and innocent as he made you think, Krist. You'll cry for me to come back when you know his true colour."

Krist doesn't know what he should do now. He knows every well what Namtan was implying on.

"Namtan. What are you doing?" His jaw clenched when the other chuckled.

Namtan turned around, facing her back towards Krist.

"You placed Singto soo close to your heart. And one day, you'll watch him rip your heart to shreds as he walks away from your pathetic life. You'll realise that I had always been better than him."

She licked her lips, "You can't see him being hurt right? Let's see, Krist."

Krist's eyes widened. His lips parted in surprise. Various thoughts muddling inside him.

"Namtan!"

Singto let out a shaky breath as he watched Namtan walk away from Krist. He immediately sprinted away from the place, noticing she was walking towards his direction.

Singto slowed down on his tracks when he made sure that he was far enough, and that no one was following him. Seating himself at one of the benches near the basketball court he took deep breaths. The argument between Krist and Namtan fresh in his mind.

"Just why?" His tremblings lips let out a puff of air.

He took off his glasses from his face, massaging his forehead with the other hand. He knows it wasn't nice of him to eavesdrop but when his boyfriend is included in it, especially if it was Namtan who was in the other end, Singto felt the need for it. He can't just go blind eye on seeing Namtan and Krist together.

It isn't like he doesn't trust Krist. It's only because he doesn't trust Namtan.

That woman was cunning. She would do anything and he's afraid Krist will part from him. He can't let that happen, even if the need for him to stay away from this occurs for Krist's safety he would do that.

No. He isn't going to break up with Krist. He had promised himself that he'll not leave the latter alone or break their relationship off just because some people don't get the meaning of 'no'.

No, he isn't doing that. But in another way. The situation to do so hasn't occurred yet so he isn't thinking about it much. But if the time comes. He knows what to do.

Singto jumped, feeling his phone vibrating in his pocket.

Gulping he took out his phone, he bit his lips reading his lover's name on the screen.

Making sure that his breathing was normal and his voice was steady he answered the call.

"Hey wǎan jai, where are you?"

Singto's lips trembled. He could feel that Krist was stressed from his voice. The fact that the singer's voice was soo soft and tender when he was talking to him, despite the latter had a fight with Namtan was overwhelming him.

"I-I'm at the basketball court."

"Oh, what are you doing there?" Singto could hear the noise of the locker being shut.
He guessed the other was making his way towards the basketball court.

"Nothing much. Came for some fresh air. I was about to call you."

There was a moment of silence between them that made Singto check his phone screen again to make sure the other was still on line.

"Krist-"

"What happened, Sing?"

"Huh?"

A deep sigh was heard from the other end.

"Did something happen? Your voice...it-it seems different. Are you not well?"

Tears prickled in the corner of his eyes. A small smile on his lips. Through all the emotions Krist had gone through he recognises the changes in him. He's lucky to have Krist in his life. Soo lucky.

"I-Can you come here?"

Singto knows he shouldn't be soo affected by this since Krist was on the receiving of whatever went down there on the locker hallway. But it hurt him soo much, to see Krist being threatened on with his name.

He hated Namtan soo much, now that he had heard the conversation go on with his own ears it scared him. He was scared that Namtan will do something that will crash Krist, his career.

He doesn't want that to happen. He doesn't want to put Krist's career at stake because of himself.

"Singto?"

The latter flinched, almost dropping his phone on the ground if not for Krist who immediately leaned down to catch it.

"You scared me!" Singto placed his hand over his chest, gasping.

Krist chuckled, smiling at his lover as if he wasn't in a dilemma a few minutes ago.

"You zoned out in between the call, and as the responsible boyfriend I'm, it's my duty to wake my prince up from his thoughts and focus on this prince charming of his," Krist pointed at himself proudly as he sat beside Singto.

Singto rolled his eyes, "Boasting about yourself."

"Come on! I complimented you too," Krist rested his head over his lover's shoulder. Closing his eyes as he took a deep breath of the other's scent.

Singto smiled, softly caressing the other's hair. He leaned his cheek over his lover's hair. Sitting in silence, taking the feeling of each other's presence.

"Krist..."

"Hmm?"

"I love you."

Krist's eyes shot open, he sat up straight, eyes locking with the other's equally surprised gaze seeing how the latter reacted.

"I didn't hear that," Krist inched closer, their faces inches away from eachother.

Singto gulped, feeling the base of his neck burn. His lover's breath fanning against his skin.

"No, you clearly heard what I told." He broke their gaze, sitting straight as his head hung low. Biting his lips to stop the stupid grin from taking over his features.

Krist smirked, sliding down his bag from his shoulder he wrapped his arm around Singto's waist, pulling him closer to him.

"But I wanna hear it again. It sounds melodious when you're the one who says those words."

Singto gasped when Krist turned his face, their gazes locked again. Pupils dilating as their faces inched closer. Singto shivered internally, feeling butterflies in the pit of his stomach from the intense, passionate gaze from the other.

Krist chuckled seeing how Singto's gaze was wavering from his lips to his eyes. He reached his hand forward to cup the other's cheek. Dabbing his thumb over the softness of the skin.

A content sigh left his lips when their foreheads touched each other. A small smile lingering on their lips.

"I love you, Krist."

A wide smile stretched across the singer's lips, he leaned forward, tilting his face and their lips brushed against eachother softly.

Singto closed his eyes, the thumping of his heart echoing in his ears as he softly nibbled to his lover's upper lip. He hopes that the glasses in his hand doesn't break from his strong grip.

Krist's fingers caressed against Singto's cheeks as he deepened the kiss. Sharing slow yet passionate kisses. Feeling the summersaults in their stomachs. Taking in the soft essence of the kiss, drowning in the sweetness of the moment.

Singto knows a lot is going through Krist's mind at the moment. He can feel it in the kiss. The tension slowly leaving the singer's insides as he submitted himself to the feeling of the soft lips on him. Tongue caressing his lips.

A soft sound leaving both of their lips as they inched closer. Their noses pressed against eachother.

Parting away softly in need of air, a chuckle escaped their lips. Their foreheads still in touch. Eyes closed.

Krist licked his lips. "I love you too, wǎan jai. Soo much "

Singto opened his eyes, gazing right into the dark orbs of the singer. His lips trembling with the heaviness in heard in his lover's voice.

He wanted to ask a lot of questions. But he knows he promised Krist that he'll give him time. But hearing all those minutes ago was stirring inside his mind. He couldn't connect the dots. He wanted to know what happened, what Krist had gone through.

But he can never force that on the other. Krist was patient with him. Gave him time to voice out the feelings he had kept at the dark corner of his mind. And he'll give the same patience to Krist too.

After all, Krist promised him.

"What are you thinking?" A soft kiss was placed on Singto's forehead.

Singto smiled, shaking his head. Wrapping his arms around the latter's waist he leaned down, his head on the other's shoulder. He hugged him tight, eyes closed as he felt the shoulders rise and fall with the other's even breathing.

"You're clingy today." Krist chuckled, swaying them softly as he let the other hug him.

You can't see him being hurt right? Let's see, Krist.

Krist took a deep breath. His expression hardened as those words rushed to his mind. His hold on his lover tightened unconsciously.

****

"Singto?"

Rome sighed when the younger flinched, immediately turning his head towards him.

"What happened to you?" He asked before Singto could speak.

The younger bit his lips, cursing himself in his mind for zoning out in between work.

"I-It's nothing P'Rome. Sorry, I didn't mean to lag behind work. I-I'll get back to work." Gulping he walked past the elder from the changing room.

"Singto."

Singto sighed when his hand was caught by the elder. He turned around, Rome's concerned gaze piercing through him.

"I've been noticing you for the past three days. What happened to you? Is anything bothering you?" Rome took a step forward, taking the younger's hands in his.

"Or did you have a fight with Krist?"

Singto's eyes widened, "No!"

Rome chuckled making Singto give a nervous smile, "Then what's bothering you? You have been distracted lately, Simba."

"It's nothing P'Rome, trust me." Singto let out a small laugh when Rome raised an eyebrow at him.

"It's nothing to be worried about. I'm just getting stressed with exams coming up, projects and all."

"And Krist."

"Huh?"

Rome rolled his eyes. "You think you can fool me? I know you well, Simba. Don't give me the bullshit of you being stressed on exams. I can see through it."

A gasp left the younger's lips. "I-I just..."

Rome smiled, pulling Singto into a bone-crushing hug.

"I understand, Simba. It's about you and Krist, you don't have to share it with anyone. It's your privacy. But if it feels too much for yourself, talking help. And don't worry about Krist."

Singto clutched into the elder's shirt. Relaxing himself at the hold.

"Even with all of these going on he's still strong. Those rumours and haters will always be there. If one goes, another comes. It's like a life cycle in that firm. Despite all these Krist has a huge number of loyal fans who support him, and you."

A smile graced the younger's lips.

"Yeah." Singto nodded against the other's shoulder.

Pulling away Rome patted the other's shoulder, "Now, stop overthinking. Get your ass down to work!"

"Oh, P'Rome!"

They shared a minute of laughter before Rome pushed Singto out of the backroom of the restaurant. Giving playful noises making Singto laugh.

Singto knows he shouldn't overthink but he couldn't help it. He always gets worried over Krist. Despite the latter handling things well no one can blame him for worrying about his lover, do they?

Taking a deep breath Singto pushed his worries away to the back of his mind as he continued to work. The last thing he wants is to lag behind work and Rome breathing down his neck - he knows the other won't do that though.

Feeling his phone vibrate in his pocket he took out his phone. A smile immediately making its way to his lips when Krist's name popped on the screen with a notification of his message.

Just returned home. Did your shift end? Do you want me to pick you up?

Singto chuckled typing a message back telling the other to take rest, that he'll manage it.

Pocketing his phone back he continued his work. Helping his co-workers in the kitchen and pantry. He wasn't feeling like being a waiter for the day, he didn't feel like interacting with the guests at the time. And they have enough staff for the night too.

Making his way into the pantry room, he walked around checking the items on the list he had in his hands.

He could hear noises of the busy hustling of his co-workers through the open pantry door, jokes and laughter being shared in between making Singto chuckle at times as he proceeded to do his work.

Humming to a soft tune as he walked around, raising his head occasionally from the list in his hand towards the racks.

"Hey, Sing."

Singto froze. His eyes widened. His lips started to tremble, heart palpitating.

He'll never get wrong on who's voice it is.

"Won't you greet me, Sing?"

With a shaky breath, trying to seem strong, he raised his head, turning around. Gasping as he met a set of blue eyes.

"Surprised are you? Or you expected me?" The other leaned over towards him making Singto step back.

Singto felt his mind blank out. The dangerous smirk on the other male's lips was sending alarms inside him. He wanted to run away, the face of the latter was bringing bitterness on his lips.

"I didn't see you outside so I decided to come visit you here." The other's blue eyes dangerously checking him out.

Singto stepped back, keeping as much distance between them as possible.

"N'Singto! Can you come here!? I need some help!"

Singto blinked, coming back to his senses. He glanced back towards one of his co-workers over the pantry shelf who called for him. Relief washing over him. Gulping he turned towards the man in front of him.

How did he get inside the pantry room?

"R-Rex." His jaw clenched.

"Wow, you still remember me!" The other male laughed, "I'm happy!"

Singto's temper sparked. Something inside him stirred, "There's nothing for you to be happy, Rex. I don't have a good memory about you, so that's a failure from your side."

Glaring at his ex-boyfriend Singto turned his back towards him, walking towards his co-workers.

"Fiesty as always," Rex smirked, his words stopping Singto in his tracks.

Singto felt the rage slowly building inside him. His whole being trembling, he was trying to hide it away, he didn't want Rex to know that he was affected by his presence.

"I just wanted to visit you before I start my plans, you know? How pathetic of you to get in trouble always? Leave that singer boy already, it's better you stay single for your whole life."

Rex took a step forward, immediately halting on his way as he saw those shoulders shake.

"Get out from here, Rex."

Clenching his fist in a tight grip Singto marched away from the latter. His insides shaking with fear and anger.

Namtan had started her plan. He knew it.

****

So, Rex is back
More troubles on the way?😬

Let's see when I can update the
next chapter 😅

Happy Singto day to everyone!❤️

Stay safe and healthy!
Love you all!❤️❤️