A calm, beautiful morning in Chiang Mai filled Mike's room with soft sunlight. He was still asleep, his hair
messy, his face peaceful and naturally handsome.
His mother, Lalita (Lita), sat beside him and gently brushed his hair.
Lita: Mike… wake up, dear.
Mike: Mom… five minutes…
Lita: No, wake up. We have something important to tell you.
Mike slowly sat up. His father, Prasert (Pras), walked in with a warm smile.
Pras: Mike… you got selected.
Mike: Selected…?
Lita: Siam International Architecture College, Bangkok. You'll join in two months.
She smiled softly.
Lita: We are so happy for you.
Mike froze.
Mike: No, Mom… I don't want to go to Bangkok.
Pras: Why?
Mike: I'll study here. My friends are here… everything is here.
Lita looked at him gently.
Lita: Mike… we know you enjoy your life here.
She paused.
Lita: But you come home late… sometimes you don't even eat with us.
Mike looked down.
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Mike: Mom…
Pras: We're not angry. We're just worried.
Lita: You're talented, Mike. But you need focus — for your future.
Mike stayed silent.
Mike: Okay… I'll go. But I'll stay in a hostel.
Lita shook her head.
Lita: No, Mike. You'll stay at Thanacharm's house… Charm.
Mike looked up immediately.
Mike: What? Mom, no… he's so strict. You know how he treated me when we were kids.
Lita smiled softly.
Lita: That was long ago. And you will be good, Mike. We know you will.
Mike didn't reply.
Bangkok… Charm… A life he didn't want — but couldn't avoid.
Chapter 2 — First Meeting
The road to Bangkok felt long.
Mike sat in the car, looking outside.
Mike (thinking): Charm… still… he's handsome… but attitude… totally devil.
The car stopped in front of a large house.
Charm's parents welcomed them warmly — Suda and Anan.
Suda: Mike, you've grown so much.
Anan: Welcome, son.
Mike smiled politely.
Mike: Hello, aunty… uncle.
Mike: Charm…?
Suda: He's on a business trip. He'll come tomorrow.
Mike felt slightly relaxed.
Suda: Mike, tonight stay here. From tomorrow, this house is for you and Charm. It's near your college.
Suda: Charm will pick you up.
Mike: No, aunty… I have my car. I don't want to trouble him.
Suda: Okay, dear.
In his room — Mike took out his guitar and smiled.
Mike: Baby… I missed you. Stay here… no one should see you.
He lay down and slept.
Next morning — first day of college.
The auditorium was full of juniors. The atmosphere was noisy — until suddenly — silence.
Second-year seniors spoke seriously.
Senior: Keep quiet… super seniors are coming.
Tin leaned towards Mike.
Tin: Do you know them?
Mike: No.
Tin: Three of them — Charm, Gun, and Sky. Very strict. If you make a mistake… punishment is sure. But… all
are very handsome.
Jay: Really?
Tin: Charm — business family. Gun — resorts. Sky — pubs.
Nina looked nervous.
Nina: Sounds scary…
The door opened.
Charm, Gun, and Sky walked in.
Everyone stared — except Mike. He kept his head down.
Charm's eyes searched the room.
Charm casually sat on the desk, crossing his legs. Sky leaned near the door with a smirk. Gun stepped
forward smiling.
Gun: Hi juniors… why so silent? Don't worry, we're friendly.
A second-year senior replied:
2nd Year Senior: Yes, super senior… you are very friendly.
They laughed. The juniors relaxed a little.
Gun: Let's play a game. I'll pick one.