LOVELY WRITER 3

 CHAPTER 3

“Oh, well, the main character is really cool. This is going to be very popular. “ P’Bok said that, before putting the iPad on the table looking at the news app that was full of writing. “This one’s over, Gene. Regarding the contract, P will tell Hin to extend it again. Oh but this time, I want something amazing. I asked for something bolder. “
“Bolder!?”
“Usually when other writers write passionate lovemaking scenes, it will be depicted according to the steps, right? Kisses, kisses on the neck, licks the chest, nipples and then goes down. Then put something in, like…. “
“Umm … P.” I frowned. My neck is straight, but my black eyes swept left and right, because I felt that the volume of the voice he spoke was not low at all. Coffee shops in the afternoon are quite calm, say just one word, everyone can hear it
“P wants to be a little different. Maybe like playing on bolder words, stripping, making it look sexier than before, gradually or you don’t have to go with the existing one. There are many ways to explain, wouldn’t you let other people be interested in buying your book? Try to see foreign novels, see the plot, now it is not difficult to find. But if Gene adds something like that scene, at least tell me a little, it must be more perfect than before.”
“Okay, I know. I’ll come back and have a look. This story will get better. Yes, there are still six or seven episodes left from now.”
“Yeah, but that’s all. You fix it later, today, I have to go because I have some business, I only have two hours.”
“Yes, thank you very much.”
I looked at P’Bok who took her bag and walked towards the glass door to exit the shop. Then I let out a light sigh. Later I have to write a new manuscript for up to five or six episodes.
I emailed the file to P’Bok, but accidentally P’Bok has a job outside today, so just wanted to meet and talk about it to me, so she made an appointment to go out early in the morning.
The location is a coffee shop under the building on Silom Road, facing out, you can see the main road, not many cars go by, on the sidewalk there are traders standing and selling pomegranate water. My eyes followed the hand that was cutting the pomegranate. Now, what’s in my head? By making a BL story, before I even experienced it … I admit that what was most problematic was the scene. Makes me so dizzy, living to this age, I don’t know how men have sex. How are they connected to each other? But when I wrote the story, I had time to research books from free sites on the internet, until I was worried, if people see my search history on my computer, they will think that I have become gay.
I told you I’m not a strict person. In the end, I just chose to follow other people’s words. So maybe that was the reason my parents were scared when I chose to live alone. So they always advise me whenever I’m going out.
I sighed again, now I still don’t know. I’m still planning to think about doing it or not. But this job is so fun, I’m in a quiet room and can pay my own bills.
Finally I walked back to the car under the hot sun. But when I was about to shift gears to get out of the parking lot, suddenly my cell phone rang. The name Tum appeared on my cellphone screen, we exchanged phone numbers the day before and finally we communicated with each other again.
I immediately picked up, “What’s the matter calling me?” It has been a long time since I talked to friends from university, when I met Tum, I was very happy, exchanged phone numbers, exchanged LINE with him since the day of the ceremony.
He says after that, we will have time to meet again. Ai’Tam is still talking to contact the friends in our group, but like me, they are busy. Therefore can’t find a good time.
[Gene bastard, I have an important story. Can we meet?]
“Ha!?…” Tum’s first words made me stop. Did I hear that right? The man seemed very angry and worried. “Now, I’m at Silom, you can come here.”
[We better meet at the condo, can you?]
“My condo?”
[Oh, of course and I want to talk to you. Just send the location for me, I’ll be out.]
“Ah, alright, but I’m still outside. If you come first, wait downstairs. I’ll come quickly.”
[Thank you very much. See you later.]
He said so before hanging up. Even though I was still confused by a sudden visit from a friend, I couldn’t expect an answer right now. I tossed my phone into the side seat and hit the accelerator, speeding away from the parking position
But … why do I have to go and talk at my condo? I think too much if a friend will stop by, haven’t talked to each other for years, after meeting, yes I think whether to come back closer or closer than before, what happened he called me suddenly and said that there is something urgent to talk about . I can only keep it in my heart, leave it until we meet. Anyone will feel confused.
I drove with that feeling all the way. I parked my car in its usual place under the condominium building, and as I walked and held my keys around the front door, my feet stopped.
“Bastard Gene!” Tum, standing in front of the glass door, shouted and waved his hand.
I was a little confused, but kept moving and stopped standing in front of my friend and … number eighteen. Right, Tum, it doesn’t come alone. There was a person with a tall body with him, standing behind him.
The first time I saw a handsome face, Nubsib stood out from when he was casting. He’s like someone who shouldn’t be here. Not only that, I saw several items and also a large black suitcase beside him.
What? Is he shooting out of town?
“Yes, I’ve come.” I welcome him. “What is wrong? Why do you have to talk in my condo?”
“We better talk inside your condominium.”
“Ha!?” Right now I look very confused.
And as Tum watched me, he put on a face that was slightly frustrated. “Am I intruding on your spare time?”
I quietly sighed through my nose and looked at him again. “Come on, let’s go to my room.”
“Sorry, if I pissed you off,” the words continued with great anxiety.
So I just frowned. Oh this bastard called me and told me there was an urgent matter and asked to speak into the room with a frustrated face, looks like something bad happened.
I reached out to take the key card in my pocket. We walked together until the front of the elevator door, I could see Nubsib who was taller than me from the reflection of the elevator door when I turned towards him, he nodded to greet me.
“…” Of course, that was Nubsib’s polite habit, but the aura I caught felt different.
I went in and led the two of them. Even though I wanted to ask why they came here? But my heart tells me not to open my mouth. I taped the card to the elevator and dialed seventeen, the floor where I live.
The first year I decided to live in this condo, I borrowed money from my father and brother to pay for it first. At that time I was with the company for five or six months. My office is in the middle of town, but my house is far, far enough to reach. So I got out of the house and found a condo with a good location, close to the train station. After that, working to repay the loan, now I can buy a car with almost finished installments. But I still don’t have any savings.
My room was at the end of the hall. When I touched the card under the door handle, I said it. “The room is a bit messy. It’s so messy that I don’t have a place to sit.”
“No problem.”
Tum rushed in with enthusiasm. “Oh …”
But when I entered, my ears heard the loud voice of my friend, followed by a loud scream and then fell silent.
It’s not that my room is so luxurious. Maybe it’s because my room is messy. Messy, but not dirty. In the middle of the room is a table and a sofa for watching TV. There is a pile of paper along with some fiction and manga books.
I am a man who loves to study and read to find inspiration in writing. It looks embarrassing, not many people know, because both of them already know what genre I’m writing, so I just let it go.
(T / N: lots of BL books scattered in that room.)
“You just take a drink in the kitchen. I’ll put the books into the room first.”
“I’ll help.”
All the books scattered around the sofa, we finally help each other to clean it up. I crouched down and took the book that was on the floor and gave it to the people who were ready to receive it.
“Where should I put it?”
“…” I was squatting in the same place, my hands couldn’t reach it, so I turned around and made a sullen face, but Nubsib smiled again, “Make a cute face … Um, what does a face like that mean?”
“Hah? Oh!” I looked up and thought to myself what Nubsib meant, is he praising me or just teasing me? When I saw the person’s expression, I came to my senses and pointed back “In the closet in front of the door to the end of the room.”
The tall figure nodded and walked to help stare at the books in the cupboard, as well as clearing the scattered papers. I felt bad, so I walked over to the kitchen to get a drink, and handed the bottle to Nubsib.
I put down my cellphone and nodded towards my friend who was sitting across. “So what’s the problem?”
“Ahem …”
“…”
“Hey, your condo has three bedrooms, right?”
“Yes”
Since we exchanged LINE, we talked about many things, including about where he lives. I know he still lives at his parents house. But for the time being she lives in a building close to the modeling agency where she works. It was a condo with many bedroom options, but it wasn’t enough if he had a family in the future.
“Now you are alone, right? That’s why I asked Nubsib … “
“Not!”
“Shia! I’m not done talking yet. “
“Said it was a big deal, you don’t think I guessed it, bastard?” I’m busy staring at my friend.
I do live alone, but when I say that, I don’t look at Nubsib. I thought Nubsib came here to ask about the script because he was going to shoot out of town, but because he was afraid of losing his things, so he took his stuff off the car. But when Tum said that he wanted to go into my condo and say that I have three bedrooms… I know what he is thinking.
However, I will not allow him to stay.
“Damn it! Gene, please, now I have a little trouble right now. Just let Nubsib stay for a while, just one month. “
“Not.”
“For three weeks?”
“Not”
“Two?”
“I told you no!”
Tum showed a face of stress “Should I beg? Or even kneel down? I promise he won’t interfere. Am I wrong to say this is a bad thing? Nubsib’s house is very far away, he has to study and work, so I told him to stay near the agency building. But at the moment I can’t extend the contract yet. “
“…” I turned away from him trying to look him in the eye and explain it another way.
“These boys are also looking for a room, this kid is none other than Nubsib! In other words, it was because he was Nubsib. I once told you that right now I’m looking for a condo,”said Tum, then raised his hand to hold his forehead while muttering to himself. He said again “And now I’m in trouble. After this, there is the filming of that series, in these circumstances it will be very difficult. “
“You can come back and stay at home. You told me yesterday.”
“Now, give me a month to find a room for him, now the situation is not possible.”
“You can rent a hotel, or let him stay at your house. Let this child stay there. “
Besides that I saw that Nubsib was not a poor child. Her house is out of town, there is a way to judge it, if she can’t rent a hotel or condo, it’s probably because she hasn’t found a large enough space. If he had a house outside the city, it should have been very large and the room was quite large.
“Are you crazy?” Tum widened his eyes, “Nubsib is already famous, if he stays in a hotel, it will be more problematic.”
“…”
“The problem is there will be a lot of fans waiting for him. Plus hotels are public places where stalkers can go.”
“How about looking for a hotel for foreign tourists? I don’t think it’s difficult.”
“Ai’Gene, there are still paparazzi following him, if they see Nubsib in and out of the hotel, he will be hot news.”
I sighed, “Why are you so confused? Then let him stay at your house.”
“At first I thought so, but my house is outside the city, further away from Nubsib’s house, it will be more difficult for him to go to work and study.”
“…”
I listened to him for every reason, I almost felt dizzy and wanted to hit people in front of me. In the end, I didn’t say anything. My head is trying to find a solution. thought for a moment, then turned to Nubsib, he just kept quiet and looked at me. Her expression looked very pitiful and felt guilty.
No, no, don’t look at me like this. It makes me look like someone who refuses to help you. What did the man who ran away from the palace because of the difficulty of taking the throne?
The fact that I turned him down is my excuse, my condo, my room, I’m not wrong, but how do you feel when you’re having a hard time? “I…”
“…”
“You understand, right? It’s not that I don’t want to help Nubsib, “I said softly because I understood, it might make people feel bad. “Even if you say it’s only for a while, but my job requires me to stay at home and I need privacy.”
“Nubsib, no problem, right?”
“…”
I turned to Nubsib and saw him nod his head. “I really ask, isn’t there a place to live elsewhere?”
“I also wanted to tell you… Previously, during the past two days, I tried calling someone else until he hung up on me. The house or other building is still full, this period is not the time for new students. I understand, we just got back in touch, suddenly bothering you like this is no good. But now there is no one. Really, you have to help me.”
“…”
“Gene, I asked Nubsib if he’s okay if I ask you a favor, then …”
“…”
“Then … then … uh”
“I can help you with cleaning.”
My eyes are fixed on the person who has just opened his mouth. “Cleaning the condo?”
“Yes, if Khun Gene is busy, I can do it.” This time I paused for a moment. “Well I can do my homework, guaranteed, even if it doesn’t look like it.”
“He can clean every corner, he can do anything.” Tum said excitedly.
“Is it right?” I glanced at him and asked no more, I can see and know if they are lying, I rack my brains quickly. I thought about what I should do. I feel sympathy for the hardships he’s going through.
One month …
“One month is enough. Gene.” Damn Tum seemed to read my hesitant heart. Then said, “And like Nubsib said, he can help you, so take it easy, he won’t bother you.”
“…”
“Water and electricity bills, how much do you want to pay?”
“Hah?!” I can’t help being sarcastic. When using this eye type, look at their head. I watched my friend take turns with the child for several minutes without speaking. Then took a deep breath and leaned against the sofa where I was. When I felt more comfortable and relaxed, I finally decided.
“Ok you can stay, just one month.”
“Yes Gene …” Tum called my name with a moved expression, while Nubsib smiled, it could be seen from his eyes that he wanted to thank him and talk too, but it happened that my eyes didn’t focus.
“But what do you need help? I’ll help with the electricity and water bills too.” I wave to him. I’m not an adult who is cruel to children. One more thing, Nubsib looks like a spoiled prince, how can I order him to clean up?
“You are a very good person. Gene is better than the person I called when I asked for help. “
“…”
“Of course. I still have a heart.”
“Makes me throw up.”
He said it with a big smile. I stared at him in annoyance, until he finally raised his hand. He scratched his head and said, “I will probably visit Nubsib often, but I’ll try not to bother you.”
“And again, just think of it as a good thing, you can tell Nubsib directly about his acting which you think is not satisfactory, because he is the main character in your series.”
So what did Tum mean by Nubsib’s work to keep in touch with me? He could have stayed in the condo a little longer, then he turned to his foster children, I stared at the two for a moment and decided to get up and get the spare key. It was the key I got when I moved, it had access to open other rooms and also the main door. The room was smaller than my room. The living room is outside, whereas if you want to use the bathtub, it’s only in my room, but I never forbid people to use it.
I walked with the key back to the living room and saw that Tum was standing.
“Gene, I have other business. Let Nubsib do everything,” he said. As for me … a little awkward. Why did he leave in such a hurry? He just drove Nubsib and then left. I feel uncomfortable being in the same room with this child all of a sudden.
“I’ll stop by later. If there’s anything LINE me, if not just call. “
“Yes”
“How …” Tum looked back over my shoulder. Look at Nubsib. Then looked back at me, and patted my shoulder lightly. “I’ll leave Nubsib for a moment.”
“…”
“Thank you very much.”
I sighed. Then I repeated the same way again, “Oh,”
“Son I’m leaving, bye.”
He prepared to open the door, but I took his hand and blocked him until he couldn’t get through.
Tum showed a confused face “What the hell!”
“Do you want to go down by yourself and open the door? You don’t have a card.”
“Oh! Ah, that’s right.” He laughed and made way for me, and followed me from behind, when I turned to look inside I saw Nubsib approaching. I just told him, “You can wait in the room. I just came down to take Tum. The bathroom is near the kitchen if you want to use it.”
“Yes.”
I looked at his smiling face which will give off the aura of prince Nubsib. Whereas I only showed the face of a dead fish without expression before closing the door, I told myself that I had to calm down, ten minutes later I opened the door again, Nubsib was tidying up the shoes that were scattered in front of the door and he was surprised to see that I was back.
“Uh Nubsib.”
“Have you delivered P’Tum?”
“Oh! Already.” When I answered that, Nubsib smiled faintly and then gradually became a big smile, making my heart flutter, so I had to look away. An artist’s smile is really charming.
I stood there for a moment, as if I had been in another room suddenly. It’s like it’s not my own room, my brain is spinning to see what has changed. I started moving and told him, “Your room is on this side. you have to replace the bulb. “
The room I was going to give Nubsib to rest, has never been used by anyone, this condo has been in the lodgings for two years, and that’s been a long time. The bed was covered with cloth to keep out the dust from falling.
I kept opening the door with a frown on my face and turned around to see Nubsib following me.
“I live alone, so I don’t use it. Maybe a lot of dust. I will get a tool for cleaning, let me help. “
“I can do it myself.”
“I can help. Today I am free. Get the blanket out of the cupboard first. And be careful with dust.” At the end of the sentence I warned nervously. At first I was afraid that Nubsib couldn’t do it alone, if I didn’t help him.
I went out and got all the cleaning tools. What’s used, what’s not needed, I don’t know. Usually, I wait until my room is really messy and I feel uncomfortable before I clean it. Sometimes when I’m lazy I call the cleaning service to clean up the condo.
I put the vacuum cleaner in the middle of the room, I stood for a moment, “I’ll suck the dust, eh you managed to get it out.” If not, I’ll call the cleaning service.
“Yes”
I saw that the battery of the vacuum cleaner was still full to use, the dust was thick enough, and flew in the closed room. I rarely open this room to be cleaned. But the things inside are in good condition because they are covered with cloth.
“Khun Gene.”
“…”
“Gene.”
“…”
“Gene.”
“Hey!” I was taken aback, and pulled my right hand away from the sudden heat. Nubsib looked confused by my reaction. Obviously I was shocked. He came closer silently. Then he put his thick hand over mine.
The buzzing sound of the vacuum cleaner echoed as I turned it off, I turned around and asked, “What do you need?”
“Are you surprised? I’ve called you so many times. But you didn’t hear.” When other people explain, I try to relax. I saw the vacuum cleaner in my own hands. And understanding that it might be due to the sound of the engine,
“Oh! Sorry, what’s wrong or is there something you can’t do?”
“No, I was just about to say …” The man looked at the device in my hand. “If you use a vacuum like that, the suction power will not be greater, this small part must be removed first.”
“…”
After that Nubsib bent down to press the button and pulled another small sucker … “If it’s on the bed or table, it’s better to use this one,” said the person in front of me, politely pulling the suction device out of my hand and holding it himself. Ah I’m like a kid who doesn’t know anything.
“Oh! Yes, yes. I’m a little stupid. Thank you very much. Let’s continue again. Otherwise it can’t be finished on time.” It may seem like an excuse but I’m not a tech-savvy person, I just rarely use a vacuum cleaner.
The tools are imported from Japan, although I haven’t used them myself, but I know there are parts that can be removed. And can change the head for use in many corners of the house.
I think it’s enough to suck up the dust, then I leaned it outside, then turned and looked around the room, which now looked clean and fast. Seeing this, I feel proud, if it weren’t for Nubsib, I wouldn’t have cleaned this room.
“Nubsib.”
“Yes?”
“I’m done, I’ll rest for a moment.”
When he heard that, Nubsib laughed in his throat.
“Yes, it’s a little troublesome. But it’s not good if I let you do it yourself.”
“Just rest. You can tidy up slowly, not much. Everything is readily available. However, the front room may be a little difficult because it is often used. If there are things in the kitchen that you want to use, just ask me.”
Nubsib nodded at my explanation. “Good.”
I nodded, then walked out of the room so others could take part. But before pulling the door down I looked back and said something more. “Wow, yes … when I sleep is not like ordinary people, late at night I still wake up and be outside. I’ll try to be quiet. If I’m too loud, just tell me, there’s no need to hesitate.”
“No problem. Khun Gene, I feel comfortable.”
“…”
“Let’s stay like this. I’m the one who’s troubled you.”
“Is it okay? Oh, here’s the room key.”
Nubsib smiled at me again, then took the key from my hand. His hand accidentally touched mine gently, “Thank you.”
… good boy too
I smiled and turned to my room and walked to find something to bring. I go into my room to take a shower and remove the dust from the cleaning earlier and continue with a nap.