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December, 2002
Veerapol Family, even after being placed as one of Asia’s Top Richest Families they remained mysterious and low-key as they continue to exist in the shadows. The members of the next generation are well-hidden as well while being groomed for succession. As curiosity grows within every people still no one is brave, capable enough to try and dig their own grave by messing around with the said family, especially when people working under them are very much loyal to the family. Contrary to the false rumors spreading around the world of how high-maintenance the Veerapol are due to their wealth, they are way better than that.
At the household of Veerapol, despite the exhaustion he faces for the whole day, after his wife died out of habit every night for an hour or so before bed time, Mr. Kamon Veerapol make sure to have time with his five kids by spending it with him retelling them fairytale stories just like how their mother used to do. The children’s naïve and innocent comments while retelling/reading them stories, their warm hugs and soft giggles after, made his night of sleeping alone after his queen passed away, bearable. He bid his wonderful children a goodnight kiss on each forehead, he was about to leave when one of the twins reached for his hand. Demo, he smiled heartily to his youngest child,
‘Daddy ‘
‘What’s wrong little prince? do you want some milk before going night night? ‘
‘ Thank you for the offer dad but I'm just curious, Demi said she heard from one of the aunties earlier that Mellow will be meeting her prince charming tomorrow ‘he whispered cutely yawning along his words.
‘Yes, she will. She already introduced him to me last week. He’s a lad with good manners. ‘
‘Ok, that’s good but I don’t remember seeing a horse coming here last week’ he pouted
‘*chuckles* Son, not every prince charming have or need a horse to be your sister’s prince charming ‘
The very entertained father pinched his son’s adorable face.
‘Go to sleep my boy. So you will grow strong and tall like a prince in fairytales that you adore ‘
‘I want one too ‘
Kamon stare at his son slightly confused, the little boy embraced his father’s arm leaning a little bit closer with pleading eyes.
‘Daddy, I want a prince charming too. I will meet him someday, right? ’
Kamon lovingly kissed his son’s head, with a warm smile.
‘If you wish earnestly just like the one I just read to you, maybe you will. Want to try it right now before you sleep? Daddy will join you? If you want? For bigger possibility of it becoming real ‘
Demo immediately jumped off his bed, skipping as he dragged his laughing father outside the veranda eyeing the night sky,
‘Find the brightest star and let’s make a wish son’
Few seconds later, a glowing, flashy light coming from the deeper sky as if it was deeply watching everyone below caught Demo’s attention. He let go of his dad’s hand, positioning his own hands, palm to palm as he closed his eyes tightly. Kamon copied his barely eight-year old son’s gestures, they both whispered each other wishes, earnestly praying for it to come true.
‘Please… please… please let me have a prince charming too ‘
‘As long as my son is happy, grant every wish, his heart desires ’
2020
--- PRESENT TIME---
A tall and good-looking twenty-six year old guy with messy parted light bangs stood dominantly at the middle of the entertainment area of Veerapol Security (VS) building, watching the current show wherein they are officially introducing the batch 2020 rookie artist coming from ROYAL ALLIANCE, a well-known training company for those who are dreaming to be famous in the entertainment industry, it was known for introducing multi-talented and award-winning artist. It always took almost half years of someone’s life before they get to be introduced to the entertainment world as one of RA’s artist.
The guy was silently enjoying himself watching completely acting ignorant of the murmurs coming from the people around him,
' why are you all just standing here? Come on! The national football game is about to start! ' one member of VS stated.
' we can’t, look! the television is already occupied ' another one whispered.
' we can just watch the replay after that show ' followed up by another friend of theirs.
' we can just tell that person to change the channel besides, that batch of RA artists are not worth it. Specifically that gullible-looking kid with pink highlights, he barely survived the training. Have you watched his life feature as a trainee last week? It’s hilarious, even his screenname is useless… DEMO pfft--- a DEMOnstration of such talentless trying-hard people hahaha ' still the football fanatic insisted.
…… * Silence *
The only reason why they can’t watch the football match raised his head just to see the tactless one, he watched the other guy’s eyeball turn like a balloon that is about to pop when he saw him, he blankly stare at him for a few more seconds remembering his face before turning back to the show.
*gulp* ' w-why nobody told me t-that F-four was the one watching that show? '
* a friend pat his back with pity* ' an eye contact with the devil after bashing the show he is watching tsk tsk. Don’t worry I’ll go visit your funeral my friend '
' I want a neon-themed funeral *cries* '
---- 1 unread message ----
I have a surprise for you. Advance Happy Birthday! Hihi
---READ---
---- Next day ----
Everyone in VS are hurriedly falling in line towards the training ground, as they heard the alarm indicating that morning physical training is about to start. The football fan wanted to puke and run for his life when he saw the cold stone handsome man in-charge to lead the morning training,
' 00178 '
' fuck! ' he hissed standing up straight, when Four calmly stated his code.
' Full Plank. Chant the nursery rhyme I’m a little teapot 100 times while the others go do your morning jog ' he commanded wearing the usual blank face of him.
The members of VS started jogging the moment Four pressed the stopwatch, no one dared to make a comment or they will suffer along the unfortunate one, the football fan secure his balance as he start to plank,
' I-‘im a little teapot, s-short and stout
Here is my handle, here iis my spout
When I get all steamed up, hear me shout
*Argh!!!! Fucck* ' he then screamed caught off guard when Four sat down on his back without warning.
' you will start from the top if your chest touches the ground or lose your form even just for a second .. Now, Go on sing with full of enthusiasm this time around '
The latter had no choice but to do what he was told, Four’s circle of friends One, Two, Three and Five were just shaking their head as they look at their cruel friend torturing and his overuse of power towards the inferior members.
‘ Tsk. They should’ve known better not to mess with Four’s little Demo hahaha ‘ Two laughed.
‘…… ‘ One who was just sipping his coffee did not comment and just nod,
‘ Four is still being nice, remember last year’s kid who commented Little Demo was ugly?’ Five smirked.
‘ *goosebumps* that is what you called overuse of power. Man! The kid literally peed and poop on his pants yet Four was still unsatisfied hahahah He is such a bully ‘
‘ Nah, that kid deserved it, he bullied the weaker ones and Four let it slide but calling little Demo ugly was a different case. I still remember the kid crying, begging the director to let him go home. If those juniors wanted to be cool with Four they should know not to mess with little Demo. Look at us, we were unaware that complimenting and being a fan of Little Demo will gain us the devil’s friendship and loyalty hohoho ‘ Three commented proudly smiling.
After eight hours of torturing the members Four suddenly pause and stare at his watch, before dismissing everyone to go to their respective positions, when the Director all of a sudden announced through intercom that they must be back after taking a shower and be presentable, meeting them at the evaluation room, an unknown visitor will be coming to VS. With the idea of a celebrity or a politician, simply a potential client will be coming everyone were filled with excitement.
‘ do you think it’s a celebrity or politician this time? ‘
‘ I heard Jisoo is looking for her personal bodyguard ‘
' Maybe, it’s Drake again hahaha you know how much that kid likes running away from his security and play with his fans '
' It’s been eight months? the last time a set of security was released for some action. '
The people in VS were lively, enthusiastic and showing such interest, finally after sometime they have a chance to get out, show off their training into some use, plus the fact that once you are deployed they will surely be receiving big amount of cash. Lastly, it’s a bonus if the celebrity is someone they like.
--- Evaluation Room ---
As they all started to gather, the moment they entered the room each of them were shocked and amused as to see a person with pink highlights sitting in flesh nervously looking at them wearing an awkward smile, they are used seeing that person in the television and the poster in the locker room (Four’s locker) but not in person. They will all glance at Four expecting some reaction but to their disappointment their physical training leader young senior is not giving any reaction at all, he was just being himself contrary to their expectation of him hyperventilating because of his idol is breathing the same air as he is not to mention near him, also glancing at him.
' Four is such a killjoy, why is he acting normal? I thought he will be abnormal for once now that his crush is here '.
Five whispered to Two.
' You should start learning from him. He's unlike you, who is too obvious, always blushing and biting his nails whenever the junior kid with squinting eyes is around '. One teased receiving a kick to his foot from Five who is currently blushing.
Three and Two nodded laughing, once the Director came they all started behaving accurately to their rank.
' I will not be beating around the bush. Demo, is one of the newly debuted artist of Royal Alliance, he is required to have his personal bodyguards like the rest of them, usually our client’s request will be a set of security but in his case his management only wanted one. Do you want to take over, Demo? '
The artist named Demo rub the back of his head and shyly introduced himself while looking down, playing around with his shoes.
‘ H-hi I am Demo of RA. I was assumed to bring trouble more than my peers, that’s why our agency insisted for me to choose my security ahead of time. We are about to do some promotions and commercial ads soon, *gulp* I hope you’ll take care of me, stay with me for a long time and gladly be part of my journey on the road of being one of the brightest star one day *smiles* ‘
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As if angels crossed the room, that even the sound of someone’s heartbeat is easily heard with the way everyone were quiet and silently swoon the moment Demo smiled, showing off his dimples. They didn’t expect for him to charm them after minutes of seeing him in person, they never expected him to be so adorable and tiny up close.
' Soo…. After reading their files? Anyone you find interesting and will fit to be your bodyguard? '
Demo shake his head, smiling again.
'I-I will choose whoever volunteers. '
The Director nod and before he can say anything everyone parted, pointing at the direction of Four who is smugly giving a look while his arms are crossed at the director who seem to be unamused. On the other hand, Demo tried to do his best hiding his naughty smile with how the people inside the evaluation room acted, with him thinking..
Who would dare to steal that spot, when you are literally shooting every one of them with your scary devil glares huh? What a charming boyfriend you are.