VegasPete : Chess Room (The Way You Taste sequel)

15 - Old Love

Macau's POV

We're on a bench in the mansion's garden.

"Why did you come with me, Phi?"

"Vegas asked me to come. You come every day to the main family mansion, Macau."

"..."

Why am I surprised?

"You can talk to me."

"I haven't been able to talk to Arm these last few days.

"Tankhun gave him some kind of new mission...I don't know what it is...Arm is deep in the computer looking for something, or on field. He doesn't tell me what it is."

Wait! Was that a secret? I don't remember. Now I've said it.

"Tankhun?!"

"Yeah...Arm said it's because of Khun Kinn, but I'm pretty sure it's Tankhun. I don't know if it's some plan  to tear us apart."

"I don't think so. Don't worry. Arm is very competent. He's definitely working on something important."

"Arm said he would talk to my brother, but he hasn't been able to yet. He wants to ask my hand on a date...haha...sounds weird doesn't it?!"

"Haha...Vegas will say yes."

"I don't know..."

"Vegas is very protective of you. I knew it would be like this."

"Actually... it wasn't always like this...He was supportive about Dr Top before. I think it's because of Arm... and... because of you."

Hmn...I think I've said too much.

"Because of me?"

"Phi...never mind"

Why can't I keep my mouth shut?

"Speak up Macau! You can trust me. I'm sure there's a lot going through your head...I know how it is...you'll feel better if you let it out. Trust me."

"It's...it's not my secret."

"Secret?"

"Well...I guess it's okay...since it's in the past."

"What is it? And what does it have to do with me? You mean because of Vegas' jealousy over Tianshi and Gu Wei? When Arm and I were disguised?"

"No...not only that..."

"..."

"In the past...Arm...Arm had feelings for you..."

Please, everyone, don't tell me secrets!

"We've always been good friends. Vegas is jealous of all my friends! Even Tankhun."

"No, Phi! That's not it..."

I can't keep secrets! Don't trust me secrets for God's sake! 

"..."

"Arm really liked you. I suspected...and he confessed it to me."

Actually, I found out it myself. Cause I'm that smart, huh!

"If that's what you're saying, it's definitely gone. And what we have is a great friendship."

"I know. I believe it. Arm told me that too. And I shouldn't be revealing it to you."

"Thanks for trusting me."

"I think my brother believes Arm still likes you. Arm said he'll talk to him...explain his feelings for me."

"I see. Arm is an honorable man. He will keep his word and resolve this."

"Don't tell Arm I've told you this, please!"