Arthit's POV

After eating at Nina's, I really didn't want to drive Red anymore. I don't know what Nina means by 'Just watch. You will see what I mean tonight.' Now, I'm so nervous, and I can't back out of it. I mean, how do I even tell Kongpob's mom I don't want to go. What if she decides to dangle me upside down? I mean I'm a grown man, but I doubt that will stop her. I shudder at the thought.

Kongpob just told me to ignore Nina, and don't react to anything tonight. These events are just a part of his social obligations. I don't have to go to anymore events in the future if I don't want to. Kongpob tried to reassure me by telling me he never takes a drink directly from any woman. Is that supposed to make me feel better? The thought that someone would even try to drug my boyfriend is nauseating. Nina told me not to take a chance if I want to keep my man. Such dirty tricks has happened before, but luckily Kongpob didn't fall for them. If I wasn't so stressed out at that moment, I would have even found their bantering funny. I'm glad at least Nina seemed to accept me, but what have I gotten myself into. Really.

Kongpob told me everything will be fine, and to just relax. I'm trying to relax, but I just can't. I also feel like Kongpob is not telling me something. He is usually really open to me. He would usually tell me things even before I asked. It's like he knows what I'm thinking.

We just parked Red back, and we are heading back into the house. Upon entering the foyer, on the entrance side table was a big white package tied with a black ribbon sitting on top of it.

"Here, it's for you." Kongpob hands it to me.

"How? Who would send a package to me here?"

"It's probably from my mother since it's inside the house." Kongpob just walked away like it's normal.

"What do you think it is?" I asked shaking the box.

"I know what it is, but if you like surprises, then open it to find out." Kongpob went to sit down on the sofa as he grabbed the back of his neck and rolled it around.

I brought the box over to sit next to him. I studied him carefully before I turned back to look at the box in my hands. I pulled on the black ribbon to untie it. I lifted the edge of the box revealing a white tuxedo with black trimmed lapels. There was a black bow tie, and a pair of black patent leather Ferragamo Salvatore oxfords.

"Looks like you're going be looking sharp tonight." Kongpob said picking up one of the shoes.

There was an invite folded inside the box. On the cover of the invite, Thai Red Cross 7th Annual Charity Auction Ball was printed on it. I opened it to look inside.

Be ready by 6pm. My driver will pick you up.

- Sonya S

"Kongpob, do I have to wear this? It's too much." I turned towards him.

"It's very nice. Besides, I'm sure my mother picked this outfit to match hers."

I looked back down at the content in the box.

"How does she know what size I wear?"

"She has a key to my house, Sachi works here, Luke and Thak has access here too. So, it's not that hard. And honestly, there's probably nothing under the sun my mother can't find out if she wants to know."

"And what is this about her picking me up? What about you?"

"I usually go alone, but I will go with Nina tonight."

"Why?" I'm starting to panic.

"Why? Well, according to Nina, to keep the hyenas away." Kongpob laughed.

"Kongpob, you can't leave me with your mother. Please." I'm practically begging.

"Don't worry. Just don't react to anything tonight. It will all be over before you know it. I'm going to shower."

Kongpob pecked me on the cheek, and got up to go to the bedroom. What am I even supposed to make of all this? What does he mean to not react to anything?

I googled this Thai Red Cross Charity Auction Ball, and I pulled up it's website. It supports the Thai Red Cross College of Nursing. I clicked on the gallery photos from past events, and I saw a picture of Kongpob posing with his arm around a beautiful woman's waist. The caption says Kongpob Suthilak and Urassaya Sperbund. Then there's another one with a whole bunch of women surrounding him. The past events looked pretty fancy. People were really dressed up. Then there's a couple of pictures of celebrities that I recognized, but I don't know their names.

After looking at a few more pictures, I checked my watch. I still have three hours till Sonya picks me up. I got up, and took the box of clothes with me back to the bedroom. At least now I know what type of event I'm going to tonight.

When I reached the bedroom, I found Kongpob asleep naked with the covers just draped across his waist. I guessed I had spent a lot of time on my phone. He looks so beautiful and soft when he's sleeping like this. I noticed that his hair was still wet. So, I put down the box of clothes, and grabbed the towel that's laying on the armchair, and walked over to Kongpob. I sat on the edge of the bed next to him.

I tried to gently dry his hair, and tried not to wake him up. Looking at him up close like this makes my heart pounds so fast. This man has a hold on me that I can't describe. I'm attracted to him emotionally and physically, especially physically. Sometimes I can't even think right when he is around me.

I was never like this with Chet. I was much more reserved, and we only had sex when he initiated it. I can't even remember the last time we had sex. Was that two years ago? No, maybe a year ago when we were both drunk. I can't really remember.

My attraction to Kongpob is all too consuming, and uncontrollable. This feeling, this desire is so raw and primitive. I almost feel like I want to crawl into his skin because I just can't get close enough. Sometimes, I want to dominate him, and own him like he is really mine to do as I pleased. And other times, I just want to feel him inside me, letting me know that he wants me just as much. His touches always sends an ecstatic rush over me every time. He also has this way of making me feel sexy and confident like I've never felt. I've never looked in the mirror as much as I have since I've been with him. I'm starting to like my own reflection more. He makes me feel special, and treats me as an equal. The way he looks at me makes me feel wanted.

Any girl that marries him will be the luckiest girl in the world. I felt a pang in my chest as that thought crossed my mind. Someday, I will let him go. Not today though. Someday.

I gently pushed his bangs to the side.

Suddenly, Kongpob grabbed my hand with his, and placed my palm against his face.

"Arthit, what are you doing?" Kongpob opens his eyes to look at me.

"Nothing. I was just drying your hair. You shouldn't sleep with wet hair. My mom says it would give you headaches when you grow old." I smiled at him.

"It's okay. You will be around to take care of me when I'm old." He smiled, and closed his eyes again placing our hands on his lap.

Hearing him say that makes my heartache. How I wish that would come true.

"I'll let you get some rest. There's still three hours till it's time to go."

"No, lay with me." Kongpob pulled my hand, and I jerked forward onto his bare chest. His fresh out of the shower scent is wonderful.

"Kongpob, I'm still in my street clothes."

"Just take them off, and get in bed." Kongpob opened his eyes looking down at me on his chest.

"Fine."

Kongpob let me go so I can undress myself. I pulled my t-shirt off, and pushed my sweatpants down leaving my boxers on. I got in bed next to him, and he wrapped his arms around me so I laid on his chest. I'm very aware of his nakedness.

"Just don't think about it." Kongpob said with his eyes closed again.

"I'm not thinking about it."

"Mmmhmm."

"How do you even know?" I'm seriously curious. Is he psychic?

"I can feel your heartbeat." Kongpob said, and then took my hand to lay on top of his heart. "Can't you feel mine?"

I pushed myself off his chest, and stretched to kiss him. How I wished that time can stand still, and I can keep this man for myself. But he deserves a perfect wife. A perfect life because he is perfect. This is just borrowed time, but I would stay as long as he will have me. Because I'm greedy, and I'm addicted to him.

I pulled away breaking our kiss, and laid back down on his chest. Eventually, I fell asleep too.

Beep Beep Beep Beep....Beep Beep Beep Beep

Kongpob's alarm went off. He stretched his free hand to turn it off.

"Hey, sleepy head. It's showtime."