Chapter 13

It's been a long time, Kasem hasn't met, it's been a long time Kasem hasn't sat down to talk with Veera. The more Kasem looked for opportunities to want to meet Veera, Veera always had a reason not to meet even to say a word or two. Veera's phone didn't pick up, text messages didn't respond, and even the bedroom didn't return. Kasem first understood how Manee felt before every time he wanted to see Veera. It was really painful, helpless and a little humiliating.

Finally, the hotel was completed and put up for auction in the final stage. During the party held before the announcement of the winner of the bid to own the hotel, Kasem still attended the parties invited by the hotel owner as usual. Although he did not like to attend such parties, because of work, Kasem still came to complete the contract. Kasem knew who he would meet at the party. Kasem, even though he was mentally prepared, reminded himself to try to overcome. But an image, the same atmosphere that made Kasem breathless when he saw not Han and Min but Veera and Manee made Kasem turn to the beach. Standing in front of the beach Kasem thought of wanting to drown herself, but fear made Kasem not dare to go any further and burst into tears.

-Han: Kasem, are you okay?

-Kasem: Why are you here, go back to the party. I want to be here alone.

-Han: Kasem, you're afraid of water. Don't stand here alone, it's dangerous. He's not worth it for you to do.

-Manee: What is happening in front of my eyes. Veera should see what the person he was trying to protect was doing.

-Han: It's not Miss Manee's business.

At Manee's words, Kasem felt something was wrong, also guessing something related to the night that Kasem went to pick up Han.

-Kasem: Han, you go inside. I can stay alone. I want to talk to her.

Although she didn't want to leave Kasem alone with Manee, Han still had to go inside to continue the party. Han looked at Manee as if warning.

-Manee: Are you starting to get scared already? I told you, this position is not for you.

-Kasem: Whether it is suitable or not, is not for you to decide.

-Manee: You stubbornly stay will only cause more pain. Now that position is mine.

-Kasem: Only when he said no, I left.

-Manee: It turns out that the thick-faced person is not me, it was made for you.

-Kasem: What do you mean by that?

-Manee: That night, you got back with your ex, who turned out to be Veera's love rival. While having fun with others, Veera was in trouble because of information disclosure. Who do you think did?

-Kasem: Who makes that person know. How could she not dare, she had done it before.

-Manee: You... but this time it's different, you took his secret documents and gave them to Han, and I was with Mr. Veera in difficult times. The material I took was just to help Veera.

-Kasem: Well, your betrayal doesn't go away, it just transfers from person to person.

It was like venting an anger that had been suppressed for so long. That outburst didn't last long, it was stopped by Veera's appearance. Not denying Manee's handshake, he just observed and gave orders

-Veera: Kit, take Kase home, watch him carefully.

-Kasem: Veera, I didn't do that...

-Veera: Let's go home, we'll talk about something later.

-Kasem: Why don't you tell them I'm a prisoner that needs to be handled.

Manee: You're right.

-Veera: Kit, take Kasem.

-Kasem: You didn't even give me a chance to explain. Is this how you want me to see you prove your love?

-Veera: Kasem, after the project is over, I'll talk to you. Now is not the time to talk about this. (Veera looks at Kasem with pain in his heart but he must not be weak, luca)

-Kasem: I don't need you to chase me, I don't want to be here anymore. A vague love makes both of them painful, so if love is over, please don't be together.

-Manee: That's what Veera said because you betrayed first.

-Kasem: Don't worry, I don't care about you anymore.

-Kit: Mr. Kasem, please.

All the way home, Kasem could only cry so much that Kit and Lop didn't know what to do but could only sigh.

-Lop: Sorry Kasem, I can't tell you. I tried my best. Can you not be mad at me?

Kasem: It's not your fault, it's my fault. I'm not mad at you, just…

-Kit: The boss loves you very much, Mr. Kasem, give him time. You are misunderstanding boss.

-Kasem: Misunderstanding? How can the eyes and ears be mistaken?

Kasem originally thought it was a plan where only Kasem was a fool, a puppet controlled without knowing anything. Back in the room, Kasem packed his suitcase and packed his things, but Veera's image kept popping up in his head. While struggling, the phone rang, it was Han calling

-Kasem: What is it again this time?

-Han: Kasem, I didn't mean that. I'm sorry. Just wanted to ask are you okay?

-Kasem: It's okay, the last bit of you in me is gone. Do not disturb me anymore.

Kasem hung up the phone, the louder the cry, the more painful his chest. The phone rang again. Kasem doesn't care who the other person is, tries his best to listen

-Kasem: What else? Leave me alone

-Kasem's father: Kasem, it's dad. Are you okay?

-Kasem: Dad, I'm just… I'm just…

-Dad Kasem: Where are you, I came to pick you up.

-Kasem: I'm fine, I'll rest early. I'm tired, so turn off the phone first. I will call back tomorrow.

Kasem didn't know that, right after that phone call, Kasem's father's heart was on fire, looking for the place Kasem was staying to bring back home. However, this is a secret that Kasem's parents have kept from Kasem: Kasem's father used to be an industry man like Veera.

Kasem's father: Gus, help me find out where Kasem is and bring him home.

-Gus: Yes, sir.

…

-Gus: Uncle Kasem is at Veera's house.

- Kasem's father: Why is he there? What relationship do they have with each other?

-Gus: I don't know this either, Mr. Kasem has been there for a while, as Veera's lover.

Kasem's father: Bring him back and I'll ask him about everything later. Bring the boy home safely.

…

Meanwhile at the party, not going according to the announced plan, they announced the hotel owner results.

- Contractor: Today I bring a surprise for the guests. We will announce the winner of the hotel bid earlier than planned.

-Veera: Karawek, did they announce this in advance?

-Karawek: No sir, this is completely unexpected.

-Manee: Isn't it better to have early results.

-Han: Will we be able to turn back in time?

-Han's secretary: This is out of plan so we'll probably lose this project.

…

-Contractor: Congratulations Mr. Veera for being the new owner of this hotel. We have completed the paperwork. Please come to the stage to receive them.

Everyone: Congratulations, congratulations...

-Danel: Damn, when he steps up, let's fire to get the papers back.

Danel's people: Yes, sir.

As soon as Veera stepped onto the stage, the first shots were fired. All the shots were directed towards the stage. The sound of gunfire made the guests afraid to run away. Veera grabbed the papers and ran towards Manee.

-Rui: Boss

-Veera: Are you sure Kasem got home safely? Let someone protect her carefully

-Karawek: Kit called to tell Kasem that he got home safely.

-Manee: Sometimes you don't care about yourself but also notice him. He's still happy when you're not around.

-Veera: This is not the time to talk about that. Pay attention to your words, Manee, don't cross the line.

Right now, Rui gives the gun to Veera for self-defense. Next to Veera now only Rui and Karawek remained, while Veera had not identified all the shooters' positions but had to protect Manee, so he was hit.

-Manee: Veera… Veera…

At this point, the police arrived and took control of the situation. Those arrested committed suicide, the rest escaped, when the police arrived and made sure Manee was safe, Veera fell into a coma.

The next morning, Kasem woke up with a slight headache because maybe he was thinking too much yesterday. The noise below was so loud that Kasem couldn't help but get up and run down to see what was going on.

-Gus: Give us Mr. Kasem

-Kit: The boss is not here, we dare not give Mr. Kasem to anyone.

-Gus: Your boss's reputation in your industry can't be unheard of, right? He wants to pick up Mr. Kasem.

-Lop: Even so, my boss is Mr. Veera, so I don't have an order, I absolutely won't do it

Immediately after hearing the dialogue Kasem guessed something was wrong, Kasem quickly checked his phone. That was the person that Kasem's father sent to pick up Kasem, without thinking much, Kasem quickly grabbed his things and ran to them. When he saw Kasem running downstairs, Gus immediately signaled to welcome and protect Kasem quickly, the two sides pointed guns at each other as a threat.

-Gus: You don't respect my boss? Or do you want Mr. Kasem to get hurt?

-Lop: Definitely dead (Lop mutters in his mouth)

Lop and Kit quickly put down their guns, helpless to let Kasem go. As Kasem went, another car just entered the gate, through the glass Kasem dimly recognized the girl sitting in that car with the appearance of the person who accompanied Veera in America. But now, Kasem was not awake enough to think more.

When the car stopped, Thany rushed inside.

-Thany: How is Mr. Veera, heard he was shot. Is it dangerous?

-Kit: The boss was shot pretty badly, there was a gunfight there.

-Thany: Why are there shootings there? Anyone else injured? How are you two still at home?

-Lop: Madam, can you ask each question slowly and slowly.

-Kit: Incidentally, yesterday they announced the winner of the hotel project, because Danel couldn't get the hotel and wanted to rob the property, so there was a gun battle between the parties. Karawek and Rui suffered minor injuries. The boss protected Miss Manee and was hit by a bullet.

-Lop: We stayed at home because of the order to protect Mr. Kasem, but just now we let him get taken away.

-Thany: Mr. Kasem? Is that the person Mr. Veera met in America?

-Lop: Yeah, he's the boss's lover.

-Thany: Do you have a picture of him?

The document collects information from when Veera wanted to know, Kit was given to Thany, inside there were pictures of Kasem.

-Thany: It's him. It's not that coincidental! So can I go to the hospital now?

-Kit: Okay, come with us.

Thany arrives at the hospital, anxious to find his brother. Fortunately, the surgery was successful, Veera was moved to the recovery room, and it was the VIP room. Veera woke up from a two-day coma.

-Thany: People say don't be wrong "heroes do not pass beauty", he is no exception. It's disappointing (Thany said, shaking her head in amusement)

-Veera: You came back from America just to tease me, right? If so, then I can go.

-Thany: I originally planned to stay for another month and then come back, anyway, I graduated and want to work in Thailand after that. When I heard that you were injured, I hurriedly packed my luggage to return, but you said so.

-Veera: Kasem still doesn't know about that night, right?

-Thany: I'm here, I don't ask again and again about who.

-Lop: Sorry boss, the next morning Mr. Kasem was taken away by Mr. Ritthirong's people.

-Kit: Looks like Mr. Kasem still doesn't know.

-Veera: How about Rui and Karawek?

-Kit: They are all fine, their injuries are small, so they have returned to normal work. Today, Lop and I came to change shifts for them to rest.

-Veera: Did Lord Ritthirong come? Call Tan to see me.

-Thany: People are still seriously injured, but they don't care for themselves but for others. So is Kasem really your lover?

-Veera: Okay, I'm going to rest. He's already awake.

When Tan was called by Lop to tell Veera that he wanted to meet, Tan was also worried about what would happen, Tan himself also wanted to visit Veera but was afraid of trouble. But because he was called, Tan arranged to let New know and visit Veera alone

-Tan: The boss called me.

-Veera: Do you know what relationship Mr. Ritthirong and Kasem have?

-Tan: Mr. Ritthirong? It was Kasem's father. What is the problem?

-Veera: Since you used to only do simple jobs and protect me, you didn't go into the world, so you haven't heard of his name in the world. Previously, he was a famous person in the industry, but unexpectedly, he was Kasem's father. I have sinned

-Tan: So the boss and Kasem's relationship is...

-Veera: You worked for me for so long, why didn't you bring Kasem to see me sooner?

-Tan: Boss, you have chosen the right stubborn and stubborn person.

-Thany: How dare you speak ill of your boss's lover like that? Aren't you afraid that when Veera gets well again, he'll punish you.

-Tan: Thany, when did the mistress come back?

-Thany: It's okay to call me Thany, I'm not your boss, so there's no need to call me that when you're no longer working for my brother. I just got back two days ago.

-Tan: So boss, what do you plan to do next? To me, Kasem's parents are not difficult, they are close and warm. Kasem is an only child, so they love and care for Kasem.

-Veera: Waiting for the wound to heal, I will go to him and talk to Kasem. Kasem is still misunderstanding me, she must be angry.

-Thany: Do you need me or Tan to check the situation first? After all, those are your lover's parents.

-Veera: Do you know Kasem too?

-Thany: Did you forget that I also studied in America. The person I said helped me in America was Mr. Kasem. So I knew Mr. Kasem when he studied abroad in America. But also save for the crime of him going with girls.

-Veera: You know I'm not interested in women. So you two help me.

-Thany: I've never been to Kasem's house, so Tan help me.

-Tan: Okay, I'll ask New to buy things and then I'll drive Miss Thany to visit Kasem's house. I heard he's been sick for a few days.

-Veera: Thany, don't do anything stupid.

When Tan heard that Kasem was sick, Veera suddenly felt a pain in his heart, wanting to run to find Kasem immediately to know the situation. But Veera herself is also a sick person, so she can't cause any more trouble for others, so she has to wait for information from Thany and Tan after the meeting.