I am not interested

When Aman saw Kevin, he looked the same as he did two years ago. He had shoulder-length blonde hair, silver eyes and a lean but muscular physique. He was wearing a blue suit. A smile hung upon his lips. His gaze wandered at both Aman and Luo Li for some time. There was a strange glint in his eyes when he looked at Aman.

However, Aman was alarmed by seeing only Kevin. Because they had expected two of their targets to come but at present only Kevin was there with a man they didn't know.

Sage Saetang didn't come and that may be a problem for their plan.

This unknown man had light brown hair with a moustache and stubble. He wore square glasses on his chocolate brown eyes. He was wearing a grey suit with a black belt and black shoes. He was standing behind Kevin and looked a little uncomfortable. It looked like he didn't want to be there. The man looked like an introverted person. 

Both of them were confused and a little bit shocked. Luo Li looked at Aman, unsure what to do now. Aman communicated with Luo Li through eyes to ask Kevin about the whereabouts of Sage Saetang. Luo Li nodded with understanding. She hastily planned something. 

She walked over to Mei Wang and whispered to him, "Mei Wang, you told me that two of your friends would come but here is only one. Is it that you don't want me to meet your other friend?" Mei Wang smiled awkwardly and asked Kevin about Sage.

But Kevin only answered that Sage couldn't come because he had another important matter and he made Kevin his proxy for the deal.

Their plan came to a halt because of this sudden news. It may create some more difficulties for their journey. They hoped that they didn't need to change their plan entirely because of this. But as for now, they could only go with the flow and pretend to look like a caretaker and a business colleague.

After all the pleasantries Mei Wei pulled Aman aside. He then told him that it was his time to go to the gym. Thus Aman should prepare his protein shake. With that, both of them went to Mei Wei's room.

When they entered the room Aman remembered that he had already prepared the protein shake. Of course, Mei Wei also knew it; he just wanted to get away from Mei Wang and his friends which Aman surely knew of. Thus he didn't point it out. Anyway, he also had to get away from them and think about a new strategy.

As he was thinking about a new plan, he heard Mei Wei grumbling, "Look at that trash man, now he has even started to let his friends stay here. Is it an inn?" Before Aman could answer, he answered his question himself, "Yeah I think he does. After all, he is the so-cold 30% owner of this house. I am so angry about this and we can't even do anything."

It was true that they couldn't do anything about it. Mei Wei had already filed a case against him but with Arnold Palmer hospitalised because of being badly beaten in jail; it was difficult for them to win the case.

Aman could understand Mei Wei's unhappiness over the situation. But it was a crucial point for their plan to bring both Kevin and Sage back. He tried to comfort him and replied, "You are right my prince we can't do anything. But never forget that you are trying your best to get rid of them as soon as possible. Moreover, at least it would do some good to sister Li. She can handle the collaboration quite well this way. As for his friends, we should ignore them completely." 

It looked like Mei Wei suddenly remembered something. He spoke in a gentle but warning tone, "You MUST stay away from him. You haven't seen the look he was giving you." 

"What?" Aman asked innocently.

Mei Wei said seriously, "Yes, Aman, that Kevin Evans, he is an absolute jerk. You should reject all of his advances. You should reject him- no not only him but everyone's proposal."

Aman thought Mei Wei was acting silly, he pinched the tip of his nose and smiled. He bowed down, "Okay, as you say, My Lord. Now go to the gym lest you will be late for it." 

Mei Wei who was rubbing his slightly red nose, also realised that he was late; he pinched Aman's cheeks in revenge and hurriedly went away. Aman sat there a playful smile on his lips, he put a hand on his pinched cheeks and said, "Sometimes I think this lovely boy has lost it. "

In the afternoon, Aman was walking in a corridor when suddenly Kevin blocked his way. He smiled and asked, "Hey! What is your name? I didn't get it earlier."

Aman said politely, "Good afternoon sir, my name is Aman Vasuki and I am the caretaker of Young Master Mei Wei."

Kevin looked at him from head to foot, he found it hard to believe that such a good-looking person was a servant,  "You don't have the looks of a servant, gorgeous. You should come with me, I can make you a famous actor. With your looks, it won't be difficult at all." While he was saying this he held Aman's hand and started stroking it.

Aman felt uncomfortable, he withdrew his hand, "Your offer is quite generous, Sir but I am afraid that I cannot accept it. I am not interested in the entertainment industry. I am very happy serving here."

Kevin offered a different thing now, "Then if you like servicing people, I can get you a great job at a resort. I assure you your pay would be more than anyone in the resort." This time he took Aman's other hand into his and gripped it tightly, so Aman couldn't try to withdraw it 

But his smirk wavered as Aman easily withdrew his hands like they were never held tightly, instead he felt a stringy feeling in his hand himself. Aman smiled rather forcefully this time, he replied to Kevin again, "Your offer is quite generous Mr. Evans. But unfortunately, I am not interested. I am not a slave to money, unlike some people. I service people because I like doing so."

Kevin's attempts failed twice in a row. It happened after a very long time and he felt it quite challenging. He was having more fun in this than he had expected.

He offered another proposal, "Then I may help you to open an NGO. So you can help people as much as you like."

"You can choose any one of the options I mentioned above and I will help you to be a great man in this world. Though I have a condition... "

He looked at Aman's face, an unreadable expression was plastered on his face. Kevin thought it was confusing, so he explained it to him, "Spend a night with me. I will make you feel most pleasurable. And after that, I will give you anything you want to do. C'mon, it's just one night."

Aman went still after hearing this. He spoke in a cold tone, "For the last time Mr. Kevin Evans, I am telling you that I am not interested in any of your proposals!! Just. Leave. Me. Alone."

He pushed Kevin aside and started walking in the direction of his room. Kevin's voice came from behind, "You can now run away because you have the protection of Mei Wei. But... one day I will catch you and crush you. Mind it."

Kevin looked at him running, and he thought, 'Run as much as you want. I was being generous and offered you those things but as you don't want anything I won't waste my resources on an ungrateful person. But... I will have a taste of you.' 

Aman bowed his head and hurriedly strode away. Once he was inside his room, he picked some tissues and started rubbing his hands with them. He rubbed so much that his hands went red. He threw the tissue angrily, "That beast will always remain the same. Does he think that I am a money slave like him; who would do anything for money? A complete idiot!!!"

*****

Luo Li came looking for him after some time had passed. She was a little worried. She also wanted to discuss the further steps of their plan with Aman as now Sage did not return. 

She asked worriedly, "Aman he hasn't come back. What should we do now?"

"We can't change our plan entirely. I think only one way is left now. We have no other choice but to spare one of them for the time being."

Aman was also thinking about this, he had already weighed all the pros and cons and all the probabilities. This was the best way, he agreed with Luo Li, but he thought that if they could contact Sage directly, they could lure him out,  "Yes sister Li I am also worried about this. We don't know where is he. How did you contact him? Did you see his face when you were talking to him about the business?"

He also wanted to confirm something. It was confirmed by Luo Li's next statement.

Luo Li shook her head, "No, he always contacted me through email or Mei Wang would relay his message. I haven't seen his face yet."

It meant there was a possibility that Kevin deceived Sage and never informed him about the deal at all.

They both sat in silence, after some time passed, Luo Li asked again, "Now what is the plan?"

Aman looked at her and answered, "We can't change our plan now sister Li, the plan will remain the same. Fortunately for one of them, he got some more time to live." 

Luo Li hummed in agreement and enquired, "But who are we going to let live for the time being?"

Silence fell in the room again, then Aman made the decision and declared, "Mei Wang."

Luo Li felt shocked, "Why? Aman, have you gone crazy? You hate Mei Wang the most." She could not believe Aman would try to give Mei Wang more time.

Aman smiled at her, "Yes, I hate him the most but I like My prince more. It doesn't matter that he doesn't like his father but we can't deny the fact that he is his father. He will feel unhappy if his father dies.

"One day I will kill his father. I know he wouldn't express it but he will still feel heartache. He is such a soft-hearted person who would even mourn for the most hateful person."

"If I have the chance I want to delay it more. It's the only thing that I can do for my prince to kill his father."

Luo Li nodded no longer speaking, in her heart she thought, 'This person loves him but because of that reason he will never admit this to himself." 

*****

At night when Luo Li was going to her room Mei Wang stopped her. He said, "Luo Li, they say that it's good for your health to take a stroll after dinner. So how about we take a stroll too?" 

Luo Li internally rolled her eyes and thought, 'Such a lame excuse.' But she maintained her smile and answered, "Of course Mei Wang. Such a thoughtful person you are. I knew you were a fitness freak."

Mei Wang blushed, Luo Li continued, "I like fitness. Shall we go then?"

Mei Wang nodded and followed Luo Li outside the house. While they were walking on the pavement, Luo Li commented, "You seem like a tough man, Mei Wang. Otherwise, I have seen some men who pretend that they are tough and fit but if they get pricked by a tiny thorn, they start to cry like babies."

Mei Wang puffed his chest, "Of course, I am a tough man. I won't feel pain with such an insignificant thing as a thorn."

Luo Li nodded and smiled but Mei Wang hadn't noticed when she plucked some thorns. She threw them in Mei Wang's way and sure enough, Mei Wang stepped on them. His expression changed into a pained one. Luo Li internally smiled and asked innocently, "What happened Mei Wang? Why do you stop? Are you tired or got pricked by some thorns?" She said the last line laughing.

Mei Wang couldn't do anything, he had to present a brave face, "No, nothing happened. Let's go now."

He was feeling so much pain but couldn't show it. Luo Li nodded, "Yes, yes we should go. Let's walk for another 100 meters." Mei Wang gulped loudly but still nodded and started walking.

Luo Li sneered in her heart, 'You should feel fortunate that Aman chose to spare you. If not it would have been poisonous thorns instead of normal ones.'

Mei Wang had to walk another hundred metres painfully. His facial expressions were rigid throughout the entire walk.