Bright's POV
I knew it was wrong to lie and not tell Win he was invited but I just thought that keeping him away from Tu would be a good idea. I know he doesn't like her and it had mainly everything to do with the fact that I cheated on him with her.

I don't know why he believes I'm in love with her. He didn't even sleep on the bed beside me, he slept in some room that he asked Mrs. London to fix for him. I walked downstairs in hope to see or maybe catch Win for before I have to leave for this dinner meeting with Tu and other executives and CEO's.

"Mrs. London, you've seen Win around?" I asked her.

"He took the Limo and left but never told anyone where he was going. I can try calling him." She suggested but I stoped her.

"That won't be necessary. He's probably out with his friends. No need to bother him, I'm off to the dinner meeting. If Win call, asked if he's had dinner and make it for him asap." I let Mrs. London know and she nodded and went back to cleaning.

I saw Mason as he walked with me and into my much more small limo. No text, No calls, and No sign of Win. I really hurt him this time.

My phone rang and I instantly took it out of my pocket. I got excited and thought it was Win but it was just my mother.

"Yes, Mom." I answered with a bit of annoyance in my voice.

"What's wrong sweet heart?" My mom asked.

"Nothing, I'm just heading to the meeting dinner." I admit to her.

"What about Win? Is he with you? I really want to talk to him about the wedding suits that I picked out for him." My mom asked.

"I don't know where he is mom. I tried calling him." I admit to her.

"Well....you need to try harder. If Win breaks up with you because of something stupid you did, I'll be disappointed." She warned me.

"Don't worry. No one is gonna break up, okay.  I love you, bye Mom." I quickly hung up the phone. I'm already feeling stress enough.

We made it to the restaurant and I was kind of shock of the location. It was the same restaurant that Win set our anniversary at 5 years ago.

So why did Tu set up the business dinner here? I'm sure a better and expensive restaurant that is more private would have been more beneficial.

"Mr. Vachirawit, we had made it to your destination. I have been informed that Ms. Tontawn is inside waiting for you." Mason told me.

"Thanks Mason." I said as I stepped out of the limo.

The cold breeze of the night hit me as I try to fix a small part of my hair that was covering my eye a bit because of the wind. I walked in and saw the restaurant already half empty. Which I believe that Tu rented half of the restaurant.

I instantly saw Mew Suppasit, Gun Attaphan, Off Jumpol, and my good old friend Gulf Kanawut. Four of the top riches families in Thailand. Oh, and of course Tu but she definitely has the most money.

"Bright, so glad that you could make it." Tu greeted me.

"Thanks for the invitation." I said to her.

"We are waiting for one more person to show, so we will give him a couple of minutes so we can order and discuss our plans." Tu said but I was confused.

Who else could be showing up? We have all the top families here.

"Sorry, I'm a bit late." I heard a familiar voice. I turned my head around to see Win in a very expensive dark blue suite.

I'm shocked that he even came here.

"We were waiting for you. Have a seat Mr. Metawin." Tu said and Win took a seat next to Mew as he sat right in front of me.

I glare are him and give him a look that says 'what's going on?' But all Win does is smirks and looks away. I ball my fist up that he shows up and didn't bother to tell me he was coming. I called him for hours and he never answered not one phone call.

"Before we begin, I would like to toast to the success of our hotels and to this industry. We have a duty and we are future successor for our families business." Tu said as she stood up and raised her glass, we all did the same and tapped out glasses together and drink at the same time.

I was looking at Win the entire time while I took a big gulp from my big glass.

"Tu, you are more gorgeous than ever. You came from aboard with such a strive to success." Off complimented her.

"Any lucky man would kill to marry you." Mew commented and it seemed that everyone at the table think so.

"You think so? Maybe I should tie that knot." Tu said as she long locks as she stared at me but my focus was really at Win.

Who was ignoring my gaze the entire time.

"Someone has to be worthy to be the husband of the Tontawn family. Just like.......a handsome guy like Bright." Off said and everyone was laughing at the suggestion.

"Come one guys, we all know that Bright and our arrange marriage is over with. That's all ancient history." She said and took a sip of her wine.

"Why not rekindle the magic?" Mew suggested and I turn and looked at him shocked.

"Guys don't be ridiculous. Bright is already married." Gulf suddenly opened his mouth for the first time since this dinner started.

"Y-You are?" Mew stuttered.

I looked at Win and as I sighed as I was about to say. Win started to speak.

"We are.....married." He said.

"Really? The son of Metawin Operations is married to the Son of thats about to own the Chivaaree Empire.?" Mew asked as he sounded that he didn't believe.

"It's true that they are P'Mew." Gulf tells him.

"No way. Bright, I've known you for years, you were never interested in guys before." Off but in and said.

"What's wrong with men loving men? I think it's beautiful that they are together and married. They are taking over their families business while they manage to be themselves and follow their hearts." Gun told Off.

"I never said it was wrong. I.....I didn't know." Off stuttered.

"You clearly have disbeliefs and a bit of a narrow mind." Gun insulted Off.

"Hey, let's hold off on the name calling." Tu finally spoke up.

"I'm only stating a fact here. He is judging a same sex couple in front of Bright and Win." Gun protested.

"I'm not."

"Come on man, don't lie." Gulf spat out.

"Can everyone want just relax?"

After all the back in fourth bickering about me and Win's relationship, I slams my hands hard onto the table that stops everyone from arguing.

"I need a minute." I said stood up. I walked towards Win and stood beside him. "I need to talk to you now." I whispered to him as I walked outside of the restaurant.

"Why would you expose our relationship like that?" I questioned him.

"What? Now your ashamed of me? Last time I checked, you wanted this fucking marriage." He reminded me. I run my fingers through my hair.

"That's not the point, we are at a business meeting. Not to discuss our private relationship." I stated clear to him.

"Oh, so it was okay for them to talk about how gorgeous Tu is and how you two are a match set? It's all of a sudden a problem that I want to be honest about our relationship!" Win started to yell.

"That's not the point!"

"Oh, I get it. I had enough of this netting and this fucking marriage. I rather sleep on the streets, then to go back home with you." Win said as he called the guard to open the limo that was still here waiting for us.

"Win please don't go." I started to plead and follow him. "Just come back inside." I placed my hand onto the dark window. I can't even see Win anymore.

The limo drove off, leaving me standing by myself.

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