Kongpob had felt something off with Arthit, but he didn't know what. He wanted to just talk to Arthit to make sure everything was all right. When he had asked in the hospital, Arthit kept saying everything was fine, and there's nothing to worry about.

Now, that he was home, he wanted to bring it up again. Kongpob felt he needed to be proactive with Arthit. His boyfriend wasn't exactly forthcoming with information, and especially with life problems.

"Arthit, how is work?" Kongpob asked as Arthit removed his shirt.

"Oh, I quit." Arthit placed the soiled shirt down, and unraveled the clean one.

Kongpob waited for Arthit to elaborate the situation. He looked at his boyfriend busying himself silently. After a few more seconds, he broke the silence.

"And? Aren't you going to tell me more?" Kongpob asked impatiently. Thank God he wasn't holding his breath. Kongpob raised his arms for Arthit to slip the clean shirt over him.

"There's nothing to tell. I just want a change of scenery." Arthit laced his arms underneath Kongpob's arms to lift him up.

Kongpob instead pushed him away. "Arthit, what is really going on? Why does it feel like I'm pulling teeth with you? I know you love your job, and you're so good at it. Why?"

There's so much they needed to talk about. Kongpob really wasn't expecting Arthit to say he had quit. He really was hoping Arthit's odd mood was nothing, and they can move on to discuss what to do about Arthit's father. They can't let that man continue to terrorize his family. Just last week, Arthit's father made an appearance at their office building. He was trying to find Arthit of course. Luckily, he couldn't get through security. However, more fires keep coming.

"It's just a job. I will find another one. I've been looking online, and I've applied to a few places already." Arthit picked up Kongpob's soiled shirt, and walked into the closet to dump it in the laundry basket. He needed to buy some time. He didn't like how Kongpob was scowling at him. The pressure was too much.

"No. That's not the point. I want to know why the sudden need for a change. Did something happen? Was it because of me? Because you took too much time off. Why don't you talk to me?" Kongpob pushed his wheelchair towards the walk-in closet. Arthit can run, but he can't hide forever in the closet now.

Arthit sat on the bench inside the closet. He didn't turn to face Kongpob at the doorway.

"Sonya bought the company. That's why they have been so accommodating to me. At first, I thought Dan was such an understanding boss, but it turned out to be orders from the new big wig. Get this, I didn't even know our company had a change of hands." Arthit leaned back with his arms behind him.

Kongpob was silent for a moment. His mother buying BKK Engineers was news to him. Not once has she mentioned this in the past two weeks. Then again, she doesn't exactly tell him everything she does with her own companies. The keyword being, it's her OWN business. However, Kongpob is sure he is more or less the reason for her sudden interest in buying BKK Engineers. He is going to have to have a serious talk with his mother.

"So, how did you find out then?"

"I was called into a meeting last week with no agenda. At first, I was nervous thinking something was wrong with my work, but I was ready to defend myself. I knew I had everything covered. So, I really didn't know what to expect. When I stepped into the conference room, I saw Sonya sitting at the head of the table.

I greeted everyone, and then Dan introduced Sonya as the new owner, or biggest shareholder of BKK Engineers. I was shocked. I sat there not knowing what it had all meant. I listened to Dan go over all the on hand projects, and the latest prospective jobs BKK was bidding on. Then he went over the whole list of prominent employees, and their roles in the company. I was kind of lost for my reason of being called. Then, all the sudden Sonya's assistant placed a document in front of me.

The document stated that I would become the new CEO of BKK Engineers. Can you imagine my face? It was such a funny joke, but no one was laughing.

Sonya then asked all of the upper management to step outside for a minute. When it was just the two of us, she pushed another folder towards me.

I opened it to find a contract. It stated that as acting CEO, I'm entitled to bonuses and dividends based on the company's performance. However, the money would be garnished towards the purchase of thirty percent of the company's share. By the completion of purchase, I would be the biggest shareholder. Sonya currently has fifty one percent. While the original owners have the rest." Arthit explained.

"Okay, so I take it you had rejected my mother's offer." Kongpob asked with his head tilted to one side.

"It's too much Kongpob. Who am I? How am I fit to be CEO? Sonya is only doing this because I'm your boyfriend. I don't want people say I only got the job because of my boyfriend." Arthit turned to finally face Kongpob.

Kongpob pushed his wheelchair inside, and stopped next to Arthit.

"Arthit, here is the way I see it. You are great at your job. I have seen your work. So, don't doubt your capabilities. As for experience, maybe not a lot yet. But then again, does someone who has twenty years at their job automatically make them a better candidate? If that's the case, then I am also unfit for my role. Don't be one of those naysayers.

Instead of just folding, you can prove your worth. While I will not argue that my mother may have done this because of me, but I will say my mother never makes careless investments. She must have seen the potential in BKK Engineers. It's a small, young, and private firm, but it has made some big strides in the last decade. Even many of the bigger established companies see it as a real contender. I have a lot of respect for the Weerayut brothers that started BKK Engineers.

This is a great opportunity. However, if you really don't want to do this, then I can understand too. I just want you to be able to talk to me. Tell me, do you really have no interest in the job? Don't let other people's opinions hold you back. If I wasn't in the picture, then would you take the offer? Don't let me hold you back."

Arthit quickly leaned forward to grab Kongpob's arm with both hands.

"Are you breaking up with me?" Arthit looked at Kongpob with a frown.

"What? How did you get that out of what I said? I just don't want you to make this decision based on me, and waste the opportunity. However, I will have to point out that, if you find another job, we won't go to work together anymore. Now, that's a bummer." Kongpob smiled looking at his boyfriend's cute and relieved face.

"I know. We won't be able to go home after work together too, and other stuff." Arthit pouted, and looked down at his feet.

"You mean office sex?" Kongpob chuckled.

"No! I mean like....like late night dinner dates." Arthit tried to come up with other things, but he came up blank. Office sex was good. It has become one of his favorite things about the end of the workday.

"Oh. So, I guess I will be the only one missing the office sex then." Kongpob teased.

Arthit slapped Kongpob's arm.

"So, have you officially resigned?" Kongpob asked turning back to serious.

"I haven't yet actually. I had asked for some time to think about it. I have till the coming Friday to give Sonya my answer. But I do have the letter all typed up."

"Okay. I do hope you really think this through. I'll support you either way, but I think you would make a good CEO." Kongpob kissed Arthit's forehead.

"Do you really think that? And not because I'm your boyfriend."

"I do. I stand by my words. Even if we weren't together, I still think you're brilliant. You know I've taken many of your suggestions at work. Don't doubt yourself."

"If I take the job, then I would be working for you." Arthit pouted.

"No. You would be working with my mother. Although, I'm pretty sure she is going to be a silent investor. She has many companies she has acquired this way. She promotes someone competent within the company, and gives that person a share as an incentive to run the company. It's a win-win for her. However, her offer to you is very generous, but trust me. She would still be winning. I can bet she plans to give a lot of Suthilak Enterprise's jobs to BKK now."

"Well, there's a lot of other people in the company she can promote. She only chose me because of you."

"She chose you because she can trust you. Again, my mother is not reckless. She would not just offer you the position if she didn't think you can handle it. You know, that smart woman raised me. And I think she did a pretty good job. I am number one bachelor after all." Kongpob smirked.

"Eek! Don't make me puke my lunch you arrogant brat. Fine. I will give it more thought. Thanks for believing in me. You know, I'm sure Dan is already speculating what's my relationship with Sonya."

"Maybe he thinks you're my mother's lover. Her hot new boy toy." Kongpob grinned and winked at Arthit.

"It's not funny. No thanks to John. The whole office knows I'm gay. What if they think I'm her illegitimate child or something? That would be bad."

"Then there's only one thing left to do. I need to tell everybody that you are mine. We should announce to the world that we are dating."

"Huh? That's even worse." Arthit looked at Kongpob dumbfounded, and then he started shaking his head.

"I'm just kidding. Don't worry. While I won't deny the fact that you're my boyfriend, and I don't care who knows. I am a private person. I would never make such an announcement until we get married." Kongpob tried to catch Arthit's eyes that were cast down shyly.

Arthit was blushing. Kongpob has mentioned more than once the possibility that one day they would get married. It's really not something he would have dared to dream about before. Marriage isn't even legal for gays in Thailand, so it didn't even cross his mind. But now, Kongpob has planted that seed in his heart, and it's growing everyday.

"Do you want to meet by mother and sister?"

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AN: Sweets, sorry for the late update. I'm so jet lagged. Please excuse any typos, and this iffy chapter.

So, do you think Arthit should take the job?