Theron continued to hold Kith's gaze, his hands caressing Kith's cheeks. "I'm angry with you. I'm angry with myself," he reiterated.
"Forgive me," Kith whispered, wiping away another round of tears.
As Kith met Theron's eyes, he posed a simple question, "Are you serious?"
Kith refrained from asking what had led to Theron's sudden change in behavior. Theron had initiated the kiss, and Kith didn't want to complicate the moment with unnecessary questions. He simply cherished the precious time they were sharing.
Theron's lips brushed against Kith's, initiating a gentle and tender kiss. The warmth of Theron's affection was unmistakable in their soft, intimate connection. Kith felt as if he were in a dream, and he had no intention of awakening.
As their kiss deepened, Kith's lips parted willingly, inviting the sweet embrace. The touch of Theron's tongue was a welcome intrusion, and their lips remained locked throughout their passionate kiss. Everything about Theron felt genuine.
Kith closed his eyes and surrendered himself completely to Theron's kiss. As the kiss persisted, he willingly opened his mouth to savor every moment. Once their lips parted, Theron's mouth remained tantalizingly close to Kith's.
Their tongues intertwined in a shared moment of passion. Their lips reunited, parting only briefly, before Theron's mouth moved to Kith's ear. The sensuous warmth of Theron's lips and the delicate touch of his hands sent shivers down Kith's spine.
Suddenly, Theron's advances came to an unexpected halt, and Kith wasn't entirely sure why. Nonetheless, he had no desire to interrupt the moment with unnecessary questions. Theron lay beside him and pulled Kith into a tight, intoxicating embrace.
"Your hands are heavy, Ther," Kith playfully complained, unable to hide the delight in his voice.
"Is that something you dislike?" Theron responded with a question, accompanied by a mischievous grin.
Kith considered asking if Theron's newfound interest was related to his feelings. However, when he attempted to kiss Theron, Theron resisted and lightly punched him.
"Are you serious?" Theron inquired, his tone more earnest than before.
"About what?" He puzzled. Was he serious about what? He didn't remember anything.
"Kidnap you," he whispered, his voice dropping to a conspiratorial tone.
Theron's audacious proposition transported Kith back to the haunting scene of the previous night. With a mixture of intrigue and trepidation, he found himself confronted by Theron's audacious offer: would he be willing to be kidnapped, whisked away for a staggering billion peso ransom?
"Why do you toy with the events that transpired mere hours ago?" he asked, his voice heavy with melancholy. He had assumed that Theron's emotions towards him had driven him to such lengths.
However, he was mistaken. Wait, why had he even entertained such expectations? It was precisely these inflated hopes that left him wounded, his heart aching.
In response, he nodded, unable to find his voice immediately. Should he embrace this audacious proposal?
Now, with clarity restored to his mind, he couldn't help but feel a sense of unease creeping in. It felt incongruous, out of sync with his own desires. Yet, because of the emotions he harbored for Theron, he couldn't retract his consent.
He could leave the company in the meantime and spend time with his abductor—Theron. A scripted kidnap was about to take place. He needs to figure out how he will manage it. Only the abductor can command not the abductee.
"Yeah, I'm serious. So, Mr. Abductor?" Kith jests. No, he wasn't. If Theron is a real kidnapper and Theron became his abductor, Kith would never be able to go home for sure. Theron's handsome face, sexiness, and hypermasculine demeanor would surely disrupt his life.
"Call me by that term again and I'll break your neck," Theron warned.
"Well, Mr. Abductor. It's like I'm excited to call Dad and say, 'Dad, someone kidnapped me and his name is Theron. He's incredibly attractive, Dad,'" Kith chuckled.
"Attractive, my ass. What the hell, you fool. It was all planned. I agreed to it, and if it goes wrong, you'll be held accountable. You promised that this won't be made public, especially to your father," he cautioned.
"Not good. Kidnap, Theron. It's necessary to disclose it publicly. How did my parents find me?" he sarcastically asked.
"Then handle it on your own," he smirked.
He was about to get up, but he stopped himself and once again let his body slump down beside him. "You're free to do whatever you want, Mr. Abductor. Slam me hard against the wall and make out with me," he joked.
"The hell I'm going to make out with you. Kiss my ass. I've changed my mind. It's for your sake, by the way," he retorted.
"Oh, sorry. Okay, that's not going to happen. Just take me out of Koronadal. Bring me somewhere else, someplace where it's just the two of us living."
"In the end, you'll regret it if you can't make it. I won't fall for you, my old best friend," he said, smirking.
He nodded. It didn't matter if he didn't fall for him because it seemed impossible anyway. At least he would be with him for a long time.
He would be with Theron, sleeping beside him, hugging him, and even kissing him. However, they had agreed that no intimate or sexual things would happen. It was not allowed according to his beliefs.
So nothing happened between him and Syd? He asked himself. If not, then he's still a virgin and he's very lucky. You fool, Kith countered a part of his mind.
"For one month and a half. Is that okay with you?" he asked. That's a long time for him, and he promised himself that he would make the most of every second being with him.
Even though he would become an abductor, he also had power because the offer came with a billion payment. "I'll just deposit the payment into your account," he added.
Theron nodded upon hearing the word 'payment,' although it went against his principles. But at least he knew it wasn't prostitution because there would be no sexual activity involved.
Kidnapping? Yes, and he would find a way to make it seem real, even though it was just scripted. "I'll take you somewhere tomorrow," he said softly.
"Take me as you wish, Mr. Abductor,"
"Stop calling me an abductor," he hissed.
"Well, it's true, isn't it?"
"True, my ass."
"Really?" As soon as he said that, he suddenly bit his left nipple.
Kith screamed loudly, and Theron quickly got up to cover Kith's mouth.
"Shh, Daddy's here," he warned.
Theron didn't need to mention the reason. He disliked it when Mr. Warren saw Kith, believing him to be the son of the PPB owner, which supposedly caused the downfall of the business.
"Why?" Kith asked.
Theron didn't answer as he heard footsteps approaching the door of his room, knowing it was his dad. Soon, there was a knock.
"Dad?" He called.
"Why did you shout?" Warren asked from outside.
"Get dressed quickly. Pick my clothes from the closet," Theron instructed Kith, who promptly complied.
Theron got up, approached the door, and opened it. Don Warren stepped inside. Kith then appeared, freshly dressed.
Kith smiled upon seeing the elder man. Of course, the Don knew him, but he had no idea that he was the owner and manager of PPB. He ran towards him and hugged the old man.
"How are you, Tito?" he asked cheerfully.
"I am okay, Hijo," Don Warren replied, distancing himself from Kith. "Long time no see. Where have you been?"
"Studying in Tokyo, Japan," he answered.
While Kith and the old man chatted, Theron took the opportunity to observe Kith. He was indeed charming and cheerful. Behind Kith's happy demeanor, Theron sensed hidden plans that, if not achieved, were ready to be used for money.
Kith had changed a lot, and Theron only noticed it now. As he noticed the serious tone of the conversation between the two, Theron excused himself to prepare breakfast.
After a few minutes, both of them came down, and breakfast was ready. Theron invited Kith to have breakfast before going home, but he declined, saying he needed to leave.
He bid goodbye to his dad, and Kith's dad insisted that Kith should have breakfast first. Still, he refused. When he remembered that Kith left his car at Drawbridge last night, he suggested driving him there to get his car. Kith agreed. While driving, Theron had the chance to ask Kith about their conversation with his dad.
"I opened up to your dad about PPB," he said.
"And you revealed that you're the new President?" Theron worried.
"Yeah? And why? Your dad could hardly believe it. I feel sorry for their unproductive partnership back then. Your dad doesn't need to pay your debts!"
"Are you kidding me?" he laughed. What he heard seemed impossible. And why would Kith do that?
"No, you have to believe me."
Should he believe him? Wasn't Kith the one he thought was just a pretender before?
"Is it part of the 'offer'?"
"Not really," he enthusiastically replied, facing Theron. "It's not part of my plan."
"Okay, thank you," he said, stopping the car in front of Kith's car parked at the Drawbridge parking lot. "Thank you," he repeated. Theron meant it. Kith deserved his thanks. Theron gave Kith a sweet smile.
"You have thanked me enough. Take me somewhere else tomorrow, Mr—"
"Abductor," Theron said. He didn't oppose the term. But it didn't suit him as a hot and handsome man. How did the word "abductor" fit Theron Amherst Charm?
He smiled and got out of Theron's car. Theron was left contemplating. But he was determined, as he said last night, that he badly needed the money. Kith was the only solution to his other debts and the need to provide for his dad's medical expenses.
It was a messed-up life for him. He sighed, punched the steering wheel as if releasing the frustration in his chest.
He scratched his head when he noticed Kith hadn't left yet. Taking charge, he started the car and headed back home.
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Salamat sa suporta.