The Mafia Way

Fly Back

After that's done, Gulf head up to his room, freshen up before he head over to the dining room for his dinner and like every other dinner time, his right-hand man, Pete, talking non stop telling about his day as he silently listens to him while chewing his food, pretending to listen in which he acts, as he nods his head occasionally, here and there but all in his mind, he was focusing on his agenda that will take place the moment he steps down in Thailand.

"Pete, pack your bag we will fly back tonight," said Gulf as he drinks his water that totally caught Pete off guard while he's in the middle of half chewing his food.

Gulf without waited for Pete to finished his food, pick up the napkins wipes his mouth, stood up, gather his plates, head over to the kitchen area, washed his plates and cups then walk towards his room.

A few minutes later, Pete come knocking at Gulf's door, thrusting the door open as he asked, "What time are we going?" to which Gulf answer, "in an hour".

Upon hearing Gulf's answer, Pete scurries run out of Gulf's room, dash towards his own room, head over to his bathroom, shower in a flash before he gathers his belongings.

An exact hour later, Gulf pulls his luggage with him, walks over to the front door area as he was greeted by the others whom smile proudly at their young boss as he finally goes home to get back and bring justice to the Traipipattanapong Clan.

"Ram, I want you to follow us," said Gulf as he bid the others goodbye.

They hug each other before Gulf walk over to the car that was parked in front of the house he slides in and said "Let's go" to Pete who quickly drove out of the house porch and head over to the airport.

Along the way to the airport, Gulf suddenly asks Ram who was seating behind, keeping quiet, being invincible while Gulf busy talking to the talkative Pete like a normal teenager.

"Ram, what do you think of this car?"

"It's fancy, fast and elegant boss"

"Do you know about this car?"

"Of course Boss, who doesn't. This is A4, the first-ever fully-electric gran coupe impresses with 400 kW (544 hp), 795 Nm torque, and a maximum speed of 225 km/h (electronically limited). Two highly efficient electric motors on the front and rear axles accelerate the Gran Coupé from zero to 100 km/h in just 3.9 seconds. At the same time, it offers a range of up to 510 km, making it suitable for everyday use. Equipped with eDrive engines, Sport Boost, and M sports brakes, high dynamics and traction are guaranteed"

"You know more than this clown, who begged me to buy this car"

"Hey Gulf, I know that too, the one Ram listed it out, Hmph,"

"Whatever you clown. Anyway, Ram, you'll be a university student next week right?"

"Yes Boss I will and I'm looking forward to it as I too go to your old university Boss. I want to take over my pho in becoming your head of finance for this region"

"Hmm, what a business-minded. That's good nong. Get those academic that you want and in the future, come and apply to my company, I'll personally judge your qualification but I won't be your boss any more as you will be taking over your pho's position"

"Bo-boss? What? Why?"

"That is something your pho will tell in the future but as for now, focus on what you want to achieve and this big brother of yours will help guiding you"

"I will boss, please look forward to that," said Ram full of enthusiastic and burning desire to realise his dream while Pete busy side-eyeing Gulf as he suppressing his smile.

Pete couldn't help but to give a suppress smirk towards Gulf whom already know what he will say.

"What is it you moron, spill it out. You look like someone who's about to shit himself within seconds"

Pete rolled his eyes yet still smirking as he said; "Unlike what your look like boss, you do have a kind heart underneath your stone-cold expression," compliment Pete while smiles at Gulf which earns him a slap on his back head.

"Aw! Boss. That's painful" said Pete as he rubbed the back of his head.

"That's what you get for being a pain in my ass," said Gulf as he smirks at Pete.

"You big bully despite your small body size"

"I'm not small, I'm freaking 185 cm tall"

"Still shorter than me by 2 cm, hence you are smaller than I am"

"Unbelievable" said Gulf as he once again slap the back of Pete's head.

"Aw! Gulf, I'm driving. Stop hitting my head"

"Then stop talking nonsense and behave like a brat"

"I'm not!"

"You are"

"So not"

"You act like one right now"

"It's you, not me"

Soon enough while bickering like a 6 years old kid, the trio arrived at the airport and without delay, they quickly head over to the departure hall. Three of them exit the car, while Pete and Ram pick the luggage out from the car as Gulf looked at both Pete and Ram by the side of the sidewalk.

"Give me the car key," said Gulf as Pete stand beside him.

"Huh? Key? Here"

"Ram, here," said Gulf as he places the car key on his hand.

"Boss? Why give me the key?"

"I can't let you take a taxi back now can I, so take this and use this car. Think of this as your early present to congratulate you and your birthday present. Although it's been used for a couple of weeks by this dirty ass man but still it's a brand new car"

"But," said both Ram and Pete as they both lost their words while at the same time.

"Not but and you, don't really need the car any more so why not give to our nong for his comfort going back and forth from house to university and you hardly drive them around as you always drive me around in my car"

"But"

Gulf glares slightly at Pete; "Say but once more time I will kick your butt," as he look at him like a lost puppy looking down on his feet feeling wronged.

"Okay now that's settle, bye nong. Have fun at university and study smart"

"Bye boss, bye phi"

Gulf and Pete head inside the airport, check themselves in and settle inside the aeroplane as both of them get comfy in their own respective chairs. Gulf busy type something in phone before he looked at his best friend Pete who is out cold.

He couldn't help but to think to himself, 'how lucky am I to have Pete besides be, although he is a pain in my ass but still be is one of the most supportive any best friend could ever have'.

'Urghh, why the fuck am I think of this out of the sudden?'

Shivers Gulf as he think of his thought. He shakes it off and before he doses off into his dreamland, he looks outside of the plane and murmur, "I'm coming home".

That night both Gulf and Pete left Russia and fly back to their home town with a sole purpose in his mind which is to gain back their territory and clan from their rival clan who was slowly trying to kill them.

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Author's Corner:

Apinya: It means magical. Both boys and girls are given this gender-neutral name in Thailand.

Punyaa: Means a smart boy.