POV MEW
I open my eyes and a faint ray of light floods me. I do not know why but this night was the deprived time that I managed to sleep well from the death of my parents. I turn to look for Gulf but no trace of him so I look at the time...it was 6 in the morning and he had probably snuck away while I slept. The scene of what happened last night is still vivid in my head and it can only make me smile. I put my arm on my face to try to rest a bit more but I just think about those lips.
Her lips make me moisten mine with my tongue and then touch them with my fingers.
Gulf must have been surprised when he woke up ,but never as much as me when I took a shower yesterday I found him asleep on his side in my bed holding my pillow to my chest. We walked into my cottage and ate each other up with kisses, but then I had the bright idea that I wanted to freshen up, Before we continue, on the way back he fell asleep and thought that I was ready to go beyond the simple kiss and instead it ended with me lying by his side and trying to calm my instincts. Seeing him so blessed and quiet was a real pleasure , but also a torture because he is very sweet while sleeping and I do not deny that I have stroked his face for a long time before falling asleep.
Come on, I have to get up today I have a series of interviews for the new staff. I'm going to hire a kitchen assistant, a do everything and a gardener and someone to help Gulf.. I don't really like the fact that he's staying late because he has to clean up after himself. And then I want to ask my dear friend Tul to help me with the management of the room.

I'm gonna grab my phone and call him and ask him to come over today.
After getting up and taking a quick shower I head to the restaurant where a busy Krist was already at work so I take this opportunity to greet him and to ensure that soon he will have another guy to help him.

POV KRIST
--What? Mew I don't even have time to eat during the service let alone if I have it to keep up with a rookie!! -I answer.
Absurd! Now all I needed was for you to babysit a rookie , not enough that I already break my back.
--Zee I know this well! Why do you think I'm hiring him? Here everything works as it should because you are good at running this kitchen but I do not want you to get to the end of the evening that you can not even walk from fatigue! -- he says to me.
--Chief, if you think we need it, go ahead. But I won't lose a second dwarf behind this person. If she can't keep up and keep up, I'll kick her out of here! - I'll tell her I'm nervous.
-Deal on the deal! -- I say to him by offering him my hand to draw up the pact where he grabs it and squeezes it -- I am not here to judge your conduct, but only to lighten the amount of work and the pressure that follows.. Trust me, I wouldn't waste a dime if I didn't think it was necessary. We want the same thing Zee, bring this place to the peak of splendor! -Conclude going away.
As I see him leave, I wonder why this guy can see things even if he's not there. I mean I've always tried to roll up my sleeves and try to do my best without ever giving in to fatigue, and I haven't always succeeded, despite the fact that I have a great staff. We'll see what he can do, but like I said, if he can't keep up the pace, I'll kick him out of here!

POV GULF
--Damn it! -- I exaggerated, for the umpteenth time I burned the caramel for the cheesecake.

I throw everything in the trash and put the saucepan to soak in the sink, where I lean with my hands trying to calm down.

I have to stop thinking about Mew and what happened tonight! Or rather that it did not happen because what I remember is that we kissed, a lot also, that we entered so in the Cottege of Mew and then total darkness.
I remember nothing but the beautiful feeling of his lips on mine and the fact that he woke up this morning wearing nothing but jeans and squeezed into his arms. He was also semi naked so as soon as I woke up I felt welcomed by his warmth, bringing my erection to grow more than it already was. And that's when, at the crack of dawn, I snuck out of his bed and out of Cottege at the speed of light.
Luckily, I always keep a change of clothes in my locker because of my job, so I changed and rushed to the bakery.
Now I'm embarrassed by this situation so much that I don't know how to get out of it without losing my mind, because I still have the feeling of that body under my hands when I wake up. That man makes me lose all my inhibitions, I have never felt so attracted in my life.
--Is anyone here this morning in a bad mood? -- I hear from the door.
--What is that stink?? - I'm still being told.
-- Eart, Mix good morning...-I say nod him in -- Have the others arrived? -I ask quietly.
-- I think it's just Angy... that girl must have spent the evening with someone. -- says Mix looking at me with a grin on her face.
- Honey... don't look at me! I already have my thoughts -- I tell him -- You know I'm not attracted to women, and she is not an exception.. -- I tell him to churn out the croissants.

-- Yes, we do.. I still remember when you tried to take Eart from me.-- Mix accuses me.
-- Mix.. -- warns Eart -- do not start again, it was I who had a crush on him and we were not yet together.. -- he concludes and a smile escapes me.
Those two have been inseparable for a year since Mix came forward and messed with Eart's brain. They've been together ever since, and they enjoy embarrassing me when it comes to love. " If only they knew what happened tonight with the boss," I think while I put the croissants on a plate.
In the morning it had become a ritual to have breakfast together except for Capo who preferred to have it in his study.
- - Gulf have you heard the news? The boss wants to increase the staff -- tells me Eart.
-What? Why? - I ask surprised.
--According to Zee because he wants to lighten everyone's work a little. -- Eart answers me.
--We will see how things evolve.. -- concludes Mix.
-Come on, grab your croissants and let's get them some ...the others will be waiting. -- I mean, taking the cinnamon muffins we left yesterday.
Arrived in the dining room they were all ready to have breakfast including the little princess Angy.
- Give me one for the Chief, I'll take it to him.. -- The latter twitters, but before I could warn her, Zee will put it back.
--Angy, if you don't want to get fired this morning, you might want to start fixing the mise-en-place before someone gets nervous like you did yesterday.. -- says in fact -- Mix, Eart we go this morning is meat day so we have things to do. -concludes .
-- I'm going too. I have to start setting up the office that I didn't have in time yesterday -- says New.
-- And then someone brings two croissants and two coffees to the boss in the office -- says Angy annoyed.
-- why two? -- I ask by raising an eyebrow, which I always do when I'm surprised.

-- because it has a guest a nice nice beef by the way! -- He lets himself be confused -- Mew is a very attractive man and surrounds himself with men who would make even a strongly heterosexual man change sex.. -- concludes Angy.
-- Can I really not bring him breakfast? -- he asks me with doe eyes.
--Angy!!!? - I admonish you -- you heard Zee.. start your work that Jay has already started.. it's not right that I do it alone every day..
-- but she likes-- she tells me again with big eyes.
--Angy.. -- I still warn her, so she gets nervous.
"Wait! But now it's my turn to bring breakfast to the boss?" I think exasperated more than I already am.I put two croissants in a saucer together with two cafes and I walk to the office of Mew.
Upon arriving behind the door I hear the chatter between Mew and another male voice. I take a big breath because I still feel embarrassed towards him and see him now did not ientrava in my plans. I grab the handle but before I lower it I hear them laughing, which makes me
leave immediately as if I had been burned.
I've never heard his laugh before, if he's so relaxed that he laughs, the person he's with must be important to Mew.
-Gulf? Is everything okay? -- New asks me, making me jump.
-- yes.. will you do me the courtesy of bringing breakfast to Mew and his guest? I just remembered I have to check the oven.. I don't want to do any more damage for today.. - I ask him to pass the tray and then walk to the bakery. I know it's cowardly, but it's better to stay away from him today.

POV NEW
But what's wrong with him, today is strange, it's not like him to burn things and be distracted.
I'll talk to him later, see if I can help him because he's obviously worried about something.
I knock at the boss's office and as soon as he answers I go in calmly.

-Chief Gulf sends you breakfast, also for your guest. -I say to him by looking at the latter.

Angy wasn't kidding when he said he was very charming. He's certainly not my style but I admit he's very nice.
--Thank you New, he is Tul, he will help me with the management of the hall, he is a very dear friend of mine from the university so please treat him well.. -- He tells me.
--Nice to meet you.. I'm New ,I take care of everything here. - I say with a smile.
-- I see it.. My pleasure.. - He tells me the tray.
-- I don't usually do it myself. Today is an exception.. Better go. I have to finish some things. I have to talk to Gulf. .vado.. - I stutter as I go.
- Wait, New.. what happened in Gulf? - asks me Mew worried, or at least to me it seemed such.
-I don't know, it's weird today.. He seems distracted and he's never distracted.. I've known him for two years and I've never seen him like that.. - I'll tell him to leave.
I close the door behind me and head to the bakery.

POV MEW
So Gulf is distracted this morning, Issá because I'm not surprised.
-- Mew Mew.. What are you up to here? -- I hear you asking.
- I don't know what you're talking about!! - I'll ask him again.
--I know you .. spit it out! -- he asks me down to get a croissant and bite it. - Mmm really good-- he says looking at me .
I know that look, and I know that Tul can be very petulant until she can take you to collection if you don't talk.
-- All right ... You will understand as soon as you meet him.. -I'll tell him. -I won't tell you anything else. 'Cause there's nothing to say-'I'll tell him by getting up. -,- come on, I'll introduce you to everyone else that in an hour we'll start with the interviews. -- I'll tell him I'll walk over to the room.
--Angy calls everyone back to the parlor please.. -- I order him as soon as I enter the latter followed by a curious Tul of the premises. In fact, while we wait for everyone to arrive, Tul inspects the salon while the others look at him strangely.
--Chief, what do we owe this reunion to?? -Krist asks me, while I see Gulf enter with the eye thing.

- Okay, now that we're all here, I wanted to introduce you to Tul. He will take care of the management of the room, until now Krist had to follow Jay and Angy and frankly also with great feedback but he is the pillar of the kitchen and it is right that he focuses solely on that.. --I start by saying that every now and then I turn to look at Gulf, but he has never looked back at me, making me rather nervous.
--Pleasure to be part of this team.. Take good care of me. -- says to dampen my silence.
He noticed my nervousness towards Gulf, so I clear my throat and continue with the presentations.
--Tul .. He is Krist chef and kitchen mind, with him are Eart and Mix who are his right and left arm.. -- I start by presenting and with the greeting from both of them I go ahead. - They are Jay and Angy the two waitresses -- I tell him pointing them.
- My pleasure, sir.. - says Tul.
--Never as much as my ... For anything you don't hesitate to ask.. Chief I'm really happy with this new entry.. -- says Angy.
--Angy ... Do you remember our last chat? It's still worth it. - - I'm serious.
- Sorry boss.. -- He says looking down.
- Finally, I'll introduce you to Gulf, he's our pastry chef. - - I'll tell him by looking at him and once again he ignores me by looking at and greeting him.
- Now I understand everything... You're doomed my friend- whispers Tul and I give him an elbow. Which Gulf didn't miss because her face turns into an iceberg.
--Boss ,if that's all I would go, I have sweets to do. -- he tells me coldly.
- Yes, you can all go back to your work and Gulf.. -I'll call him before he leaves. He stops not to turn -- do not forget to give me the sweets of today.. - I tell him looking for an approach that I do not find.

He nods and disappears into the lab, and I get frustrated and sigh, scratching my head. I don't understand his behavior, he should be embarrassed but he seems angry... I'll have to talk to him or the others will find out.
- - My friend is a tough piece of work ...-- he tells me by patting me on the back.
We go back to the office and we don't leave until the night when we have taken care of the various interviews and among all the candidates we have chosen three in common agreement or almost. Tul in fact objected to one of them but in the end I got the better of them. Why did I insist? Because the guy is an old acquaintance of Tul and during the interview I saw electric shocks fly. There's a fire running between those two, and I think if you take it, it can spice up your friend's life.
-- Mew, you know I was against it! -- he tells me
-Yes I know but I'm the boss here! -- I say playful.
--You enjoy seeing me in trouble, don't you? Ehe!? -- he tells me grabbing me by the shirt and as he tugged at me the door opens and an incredulous Gulf remains motionless, staring first at Tul and then on his hand ..
-Sorry to disturb you!! -- she tells me coldly by closing the door.
--Gulf! -- I'll call him before he escapes but he had closed the door by now. - We'll talk about it tomorrow! -- I'll tell him following him -- close everything and go home! - I'll tell him on the way out.

POV GULF
"What a moron I am" I think as I head to the outside terrace. I need to breathe clean air, I've been locked in the lab all day without ever taking a break for fear of meeting them. Then like an idiot I told myself that it was better to take the bull by the horns and that's why I wanted to talk to him tonight. But I didn't think that friend of his was still here with him, and I certainly never thought I'd find them like that.. The shift's long over, and I thought he was long gone. I arrive on the terrace , I sit on an armchair, stretching my legs and breathing air at full capacity to calm down. Staying here on this terrace at the end of my shift, contemplating the stars, is one of the habits I've had since I was hired two years ago. Mew's father has often kept me company here, in front of the spectacle of the starry sky, giving me advice and spurring me to overcome my limits. I owe a lot to old Suppasit, I think sighing.
- Can I sit with you? - asks me Mew.
I turn to him and I see him on the French window with two cups in his hand.
-- I knew I'd find you here.. I brought some hot chocolate. -- he tells me but without moving as if waiting for my order.
-- This place is yours, you don't need my permission.. -- I tell him to look back at the sky. Having him here where we relaxed the night before, and I would say too much, he comes back to have an effect on me. - - weren't you the one who didn't like sweets? -- I ask him.
Out of the corner of my eye, I see him moving forward and sitting in the chair next to him.
-- Someone once told me that we must also taste the things we do not like so I intend to follow his advice -- he tells me by putting one of the two cups on the table -- I think we should talk about Gulf.. -- he concludes by seeking my gaze.

--that's why I came earlier. I think we should clarify what happened last night... Today I was not distracted all day and it is not me.. -- I confess irritated.
-- because of me or ...-- he asks me - or have you reconsidered what did not happen!? -- he concludes with a smile.
-- I don't see what you find funny.. ah ... Of course it must be fun for you to have played with me yesterday, since then today you changed goal... Well know, my dear Mr Suppasit, that I am not a man who flies from flower to flower, playing like you do.. -I tell him by getting up, I wanted to stay calm and talk like two civilized people, but his smile made me nervous.
Mew gets up with me and grabs my arm, holding me back.
- Let me go. - I ask him.
--Gulf, what are you talking about? Sit down and let's talk about it.. -- He asks me, but I don't want to hear anything else.
--Mew let me.. I don't think there's anything to talk about.. - I ask him to tug his grip a little.
-- Gulf, if you don't sit here, I swear I'll carry you on my back and take you to the Cottege. -- he tells me a little altered and from the expression he has, it is not a man who hears reasons.
I sit down and at the same time release myself from his grip.
Where I still feel the warmth of her fingers on my arm.
- I beg your pardon... Both for having raised my voice a little while ago and for what happened yesterday -- he tells me by calming himself -- first point, I am not a man who loves to play with anyone.. I kissed you yesterday because I wanted to. Second, I haven't changed my goal today because Gulf, unfortunately for you is still focused on your head, Tul and I are like two brothers. Step three. -- he tells me and I wince to hear that he is interested in me.

-- That's enough ... It's none of my business ! -- I tell him to get up --Otch!! - Mew grabs my wrist and pulls me to himself. I lose my balance and fall on his knees in a position that does not allow me to get up, also because it keeps me stuck to himself with his arm on my life -- -let me go!! - I turn to him really irritated.
- - third, I've been craving to kiss you again since this morning. -- he tells me as he grabs me behind my neck and kisses me.

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forgive me if there are spelling errors ,but English is not my language