⥽ apt 101

@Shen Quanruiᵒᵐᵉᵍᵃ Eh, well. You asked and received, that's what matters.
/shrugs and chuckles/
But seriously, it's like doing something that counteracts what will have a bad effect on you, so more veggies, especially tomatoes are good for the skin, sorry, a fruit. It's a fruit. I almost got sliced and diced by my assistant chef when I called it a vegetable instead.
/laughs softly and continues to listen to you/
Hmm. . . I mean, if that's your goal for a relationship then sure go ahead, I have no say in your life anyway, I just feel like, for me, personally, I can't be in a relationship that was into me or it's kinda loveless, you know what I mean?
/laughs yet again at your words, shaking my head with an amused grin as I now roll the windows, feeling the breeze as we drive up the mountains/
You are not allowed to call me mommy. I'm not any of that sort. I'm just a caring and concerned friend, that's it.
/smiles, ponders on your question/
I don't know. I feel relaxed when I drive by the trees and reach my favorite spot where the cityscape is in full view. I love such views so I go for those. Whenever I'm in that spot, it feels like I have thousands, if not, millions of stars at my feet.
/continues to drive for another ten minutes and pulls up to the left side of the road which is an emergency parking and ensures that my car is parked behind the tree and covered by some bushes, steps out of the car, goes around, and covers you with a blanket/
It's quite chilly out here. Let's go~
/carries all of the alcohol we brought, locks the car, and leads us to the lone bench on the side with an unobstructed view of the city/
Here we are. Isn't it pretty? And yeah, we got pretty lucky. It's cloudy at times during spring but the weather is nice tonight.
/pops open the first bottle and pours some in your glass, opting for a red wine first/
Cheers~
/clinks my glass with you and takes a very deep breath, lets it out ever so slowly as the sound of rustling leaves resonate in the area/
This is why I come here often, almost every night.
/looks ahead, watching the twinkling lights of the busy city in front of us/

@Gun Atthaphanᵇᵉᵗᵃ You say that like I don't drink enough alcohol to pickle my own skin? And you're enabling it, too.
/teases softly, a grin on my lips. Shrugs to your question, taking a moment to think on it.
I never really bothered to worry about it? It is what it is - I mean, who am I to argue, if I'm going to be taken care of forever. Isn't that like... The dream? /asks on a tipsy little giggle, the first hints of the wine surfacing/
You're an interesting one. Might start calling you "Mommy" instead of Daddy. Seems much more fitting. What even possessed you to start taking midnight drives up into the mountains? Like, is it an escapism thing? A top of the world thing? I want to know the appeal...
/gives a coquettish little curtsy, slinging the bag over my shoulder and smiling ear to ear.
There's alcohol and an adventure and I don't have to... Do anything I don't want to! Why wouldn't I want to get going quickly?
/when you offer to bring more, I fight a yawn, covering my mouth and nodding quickly, wishing you godspeed. Laughing when you come back so loaded down with bottles, eyeing the labels out of habit and silently - but still obviously - judging the bottles. Slipping my hand into yours for the walk out to your car. Letting you take the wine so I can climb into the vehicle and buckle up, all done with an excited little smile and a growing flush across my cheeks.
Mm, buckled up, let's get the hell out of here.
/smiles as the road opens up before us, eyes never staying in any one spot for too long; just taking in all the sights of the city and the roads you choose. When you offer the windows down, I nod and make a small sound of agreement; waiting for them to roll low and letting my arm rest on the empty frame, relishing in the crisp air that almost stings my cheeks but still feels so refreshing. Turning my head slightly to smile at you.
Goodness, it's beautiful out here. Is it always this pretty or are we just lucky tonight?

@Shen Quanruiᵒᵐᵉᵍᵃ I'm sure you'll do, Ricky. You're still young. Just keep eating healthy stuff and avoid things that can ruin your skin and you'll be good to go. Also, who cares if they mistake you for someone who's older or younger than your age? I mean, I experience that too but as you said, it's both a blessing and a curse, having a face like yours, you just have to work on how to use it to your advantage.
/smiles and pats your shoulder and listens to you, pursing my lips/
Hmmm. . . are you okay with that though? I mean, being in an arranged marriage? I never really found the appeal towards such but I guess that comes with being in a rich family.
/grins as you winked my way, laughs at your words as you got back and sat down again/
Silly, it's not that. I don't think I'll ever want a sugar baby. I've been taking care of people all my life, I want to be taken care of for once. I'm just offering because it gets too quiet when I drive out at night alone, makes me feel bored so I'm inviting you.
/pours myself another glass after chugging the one before/
Oh yes, we are. I might as well use the stash I have in my apartment, it's not like I'll be drinking all of those.
/chuckles softly and gets up with you as I took your hand/
Wow. That's the fastest I've seen someone get ready. Hold up, I'll just get more wine from my apartment.
/rushes out the door and after ten minutes or so, comes back with at least three more bottles of wine and in all of the variants; red, white, and champagne/
I think we're all set. Leggo~
/holds your hand this time and leads you to the parking lot and towards my spot, unlocking the door of my car and taking the bag from you, placing it behind the driver's seat so that you can reach for it easily together with the bottles of wine/
Alrighty. Seat belt on, Ricky. Let's go.
/starts to back out of the spot and onto the main road, driving and playing some lo-fi music/
Do you want to roll the windows down?
/glances at you, focusing on the road again/

@Gun Atthaphanᵇᵉᵗᵃ So pretty, and all-natural. Color me jealous~ Maybe when I'm 30, I'll still look 19 too and I can quit complaining then. Even now, nobody thinks I'm as young as I am. A blessing and a curse, I suppose.
/hugs my knees for a moment, head tilting with a smile as I listen to your stories, silently taking in all of the information.
Oh, pish-posh. I won't be getting married until I'm at least... 25? Maybe a little older. My parents will make sure it's a good arrangement so nobody bats an eyelash at a major age difference. That gives plenty of time to plan - and make sure you stay on the guest list.
/flashes a quick wink your way; standing up to as we finish cleaning, putting all the trash in the bin; now just leaving the wine and our glasses out. Almost moving to sit back down when you mention a drive - pausing to a brow at you.
Stealing me away into the mountains? Are you sure you're not a sugar daddy? This feels a little like some dates that I've gone on before...
/hums teasingly, finishing the contents of my glass and nodding at the idea.
As long as you're driving, I don't mind a little trip. And we are definitely bringing more wine!
/laughs softly, offering a hand to help you up from the couch, quickly moving about to grab wine, some cheaper glasses I'm not worried about breaking or losing, and a fuzzy blanket from the hall closet, figuring on the air being a little more chilly on a drive. tucking everything into a bag for easy carrying, I grab a cardigan as well, before standing by the door.
Ready when you are, Gun~

@Shen Quanruiᵒᵐᵉᵍᵃ /chuckles at your words/
I'd love to give them those but I don't have any of those. Doctors, yes, for my physical health but surgeon? Nope. Even my doctor has to bribe me to get my shots because I hate needles so much.
/smiles sheepishly at your words as I rub my nape/
Yeah. I guess that just comes with being the eldest in the family. I'm used to taking care of others despite them expressing that it feels odd since I look younger than my age and they feel like I should be the one being taken care of but I call bull on that.
/chuckles softly, continuing to listen to you, grinning at your words, and lifts my glass as cheers to you/
If that's the case then go off, I guess. Expect me to throw in good household gifts once you get married, even if I'm invited or not.
/laughs softly, purses my lips, and helps you clean up/
You know what? All of these foods make me feel stuffy. Wanna go on a drive? I have this place that I go to, close to the mountains and away from the public but has a great view of the city. Maybe we can bring the wine too.
/smiles/
And rest assured that I can carry my alcohol. I don't get drunk easily, at least not with wine.

@Gun Atthaphanᵇᵉᵗᵃ I know some aunties who would love to have your skin or your plastic surgeon's number, so I don't think so. I know I don't look my age but I'm going in the opposite direction.
Oooh, I see, I see. No wonder you're concerned about my parents - Mom vibes definitely felt.
That's super cute of you though? Like, the staff knowing they can rely on you, always being there for people... I could never.
/fills both our glasses once more, sipping the wine and nodding a couple of times.
I understand your friends' perspectives, but honestly - I don't mind all that. They have a spouse picked out for me, I'm almost sure of it, but their taste is impeccable and he'll be someone ready to give me my little happily ever after. I'll be the trophy omega, and raise pups - Or have nannies to raise pups, honestly, because I'm not maternal in the slightest - and life will be easy.
I don't see anything wrong with that.
/smiles at your conclusion, trying not to laugh.
I guess it takes all kinds - I know I'm meant to be kept.
And yes, I am quite full. I'd love to offer you a good game but I don't really have anything like that. I don't spend much time at home, so it never behooved me to have stuff like that? The best I can offer is the PS5 that I don't even know how to work.
/motions over to the console that sits unused as I sit up on my knees, beginning to clean up the empty and half-empty containers of food.

@Shen Quanruiᵒᵐᵉᵍᵃ Bingo. I'm turning 31 this year, also, my face looks like I'm 12? Is it that bad?
/chuckles softly, shakes my head/
Nah. I feel like I'm more of a mother because I like spending my money on things that people would need, as an example here, food. And when my staff needs something that they can't buy yet until the next payday, I offer to buy it for them. I think I have something of me in each of their houses, to be honest. I love going to housewarming parties.
/laughs softly/
Someone told me that I'm like a rich auntie who spoils their nieces and nephews.
/sips more wine, retiring from eating as I'm full as well, slouches on the couch while hugging a throw pillow/
Sure. Let's go down to the closest one here next time. Let me know when you're free or I'll send you the location. I'll be there tomorrow all day.
/looks around then back at you, moving a bit to rest on my side on the couch, legs folded back and still hugging a pillow/
Well, I can't say that it's bad, I mean, if you're okay with it and it doesn't make you feel suffocated then, I guess it's fine.
/shrugs, nods slowly/
I don't fault you for that. I just hope that they're not invading every aspect of your life or whatnot. I've seen that with my other friends so I kinda had a front-row seat into the lives of my friends who had rich parents and well, wanted to control their life, even whom they were going to marry. So, a lot of them escaped. Literally. Erased themselves from ever being traced.
/shivers/
I can never.
/lets out a deep breath/
Anyway, I think we're both full. Should we tidy up or maybe snack on some fruits and continue to drink or do you have any other thing we could do here? Maybe a game or something?
/looks at you curiously/

@Gun Atthaphanᵇᵉᵗᵃ Face says 12, financials say 30, minimum.
/answers confidently, taking a sip from my glass as I look you over, watching your actions with a humored smile.
Daddy material comes in all shapes and sizes, don't count yourself out. I've seen all kinds.
/chuckles along with you, head shaking softly side to side as you continue on about your restaurants. Just listening and focusing on you and the wine, already full from the meal.
I see. I love Thai food, but it's been so long since I've visited Thailand, I worry I've lost the taste for it. I'll have to come visit you just to be sure I haven't.
/sets down the glass and leans back on my hands, looking around with a small hum; really taking in the place and surroundings, smiling as I come back to rest my gaze on you.
Is it so bad? They take such good care of me.
I've been brought up with a platinum spoon between my lips. My parents wanted to ensure that I didn't miss it for a moment, even far away from Shanghai.

@Shen Quanruiᵒᵐᵉᵍᵃ Take a guess.
/chuckles softly and laughs after at your words/
Me, a sugar daddy? What makes you think that this. . .
/holds my hand out to point towards me like a scanner, moving it up and down/
. . . is in any way, shape, or form daddy material, huh?
/continues to chuckle, tearing up/
Good lord. I'm waaaaaaaaaaaay too far from that. I mean, spending-wise, probably but like, an actual daddy? Hell would freeze over first before that happens.
/grins softly and purses my lips/
Uhhhh. . . kinda? That's the first thing I hear whenever they find out I have multiple locations in the city and more in Thailand.
/rubs my nape and picks up the glass to take another sip/
But anyway, just let me know when you're free so I'll take you. They're just small restaurants. We mostly serve Thai food but also have these on our menu just in case. Also, to be honest, this is more of a kid's menu since we don't want to deal with fuzzy kids there refusing to eat "smelly" food but we really can't tell them to leave because their parents want to eat at our place.
/rolls my eyes, listens to you as I stuff my face with the pasta, rolling a pizza slice with the pasta inside and taking a bite off my creation/
Hmmm. . . seems like your parents are like. . . everywhere? I mean, like, even if they aren't here, from what you've told me so far, I can feel them here.
/shivers/
Are you okay with that though?

@Gun Atthaphanᵇᵉᵗᵃ I see. A financial advisor? How old are you, exactly?
This is like... Sugar Daddy energy, which makes me concerned if I should even have you in my apartment. Will there be a scandal?
/continues to tease lightly, between bites and sips, thoroughly enjoying the meal and wine; topping up both of our glasses.
Do people normally do that - Just automatically assume you want to spend more time at work, even when you're just trying to hang out?
And wait - Multiple? Now you have to spill. I'll be like every other person, and take the bait.
/gives you a little wink
No, he's never really here... I feel it would go to waste.
My parents paid the apartment up for the length of my estimated stay, so he gives me the rent payment and I can use it as I see fit. I tend to spend it on household things - food and shared space stuff like tissue and soaps.

@Shen Quanruiᵒᵐᵉᵍᵃ I guess I've saved up a lot and my investments turned some profit. I don't usually handle my finances, like the technical stuff. I have someone who does that for me, I forwarded the invite to them to get that black card thingy and they said I should go for it, so I did.
/shrugs and grins/
You made a good choice, to be honest.
/chuckles softly as you swat my thigh/
Whaaaaaaaaaaat?! You didn't ask even after knowing I was a chef.
/laughs softly, continues to eat/
That's not the only place though. Just let me know if you want to visit any of my places. I'll take you there.
/smiles softly, listens to you, and frowns a bit/
Oh. Okay. Should we leave some slices and pasta for them? Also, extra spending money? Do you like, get extra money if you have a roommate?

@Gun Atthaphanᵇᵉᵗᵃ Mhmm. Like it's no big deal...
/teases lightly, picking up a fork to serve myself some of the pasta next, placing a small portion on my plate to taste.
I've been meaning to try this place, but never had a decent excuse. It seemed like a waste for sitting at home and scrolling tiktoks, you know?
/Reciprocates the little cheers, tipping my glass into yours lightly; taking a sip and nodding as the flavors pop.
... /clicks my tongue to my teeth, gaze moving up to rest of you with a little laugh. Lightly swatting your thigh.
So you were just going to let me sit here and moan and fawn over your recipes all night without saying anything?
I have a roommate but he's never here. I don't really need one, but the extra spending money is nice.

@Shen Quanruiᵒᵐᵉᵍᵃ They just sent me the mail that I could have a black card and I just like the color so I accepted.
/chuckles softly and sits on the couch again, taking the plate that you handed me/
Yeah. I can cook like this.
/noticing the packaging of the food itself now that we're settled, I tried not to scoff and tried so hard to not grin/
Well, no wonder it's better than what you had before. It's from a good restaurant.
/smirks softly and pours us some wine and clinks my glass with yours, taking a sip/
Hmm~ that's amazing. I should make sure to give my assistant chef a raise because of this.
/glances at you, checking if you'll pick up on that as I kept eating/
So. . . do you live alone here or you're staying with a roommate?
/bites some pizza and keeps munching away, alternating between the pasta, pizza, and wine/

@Gun Atthaphanᵇᵉᵗᵃ Well, you show it off like it doesn't have an exorbitant price tag attached. Your bank clearly knows your value.
/moves back to the kitchen to pull down some plates and silverware. blinking when you go to get the door instead of me, but not arguing, bringing the plates to the living room when you set down the packages of food.
Oh, wow. You can cook like this?
Consider me impressed already.
/kneels by the table and hands a plate to you, grabbing a slice of the pizza and quickly taking a bite with a soft hum of delight.
Ohhh~ There's no way your cooking is this good.
This is better than anything I've ever tasted.

@Shen Quanruiᵒᵐᵉᵍᵃ Mr. Black Card?
/chuckles/
That's an interesting nickname.
/grins softly and watches as you bring over the ice and bowl/
That'll do.
/laughs softly at your words/
No. A normal plate or bowl would do.
/takes my card back/
You're welcome.
/hears a knock on your door/
I'll get it.
/fetches the food and sets it in the living room table/
Here we gooooo~
/quite excited, inhales the scent/
It smells sooooooooo good. I would've made us all of these but that'll take way too long and I'm way too hungry to wait.
/chuckles/

@Gun Atthaphanᵇᵉᵗᵃ Says you, Mister black card? /teases, moving into the kitchen to grab a large bowl, filling it with ice
I'm sure that trick usually works on other boys, though.
/grabbing a towel as an after thought on my way back to you and bringing it to the living room, setting down the towel first, then the ice bowl.
I only have a champagne bucket, so this will have to do.
I think that's really it though, unless you want me to bust out the china for pizza and pasta?
Oh-- and before I forget. /Pulls the card from my pants and offers it back with a smile./ Thank you for dinner, sir.

@Shen Quanruiᵒᵐᵉᵍᵃ Finally, a name.
/chuckles and keeps walking in and looking around, still holding the bottles/
Wow. You must be like, rich rich.
/purses my lips/
Yeah. A bucket's needed. It'll be great if it's big enough for these two so that we can try them at the same time when our food arrives.
/grins at your words/
No worries, I actually prefer that. I usually coop up in my apartment and just eat in the living room too while watching a show on Netflix or something.
/sits on the couch and sets the bottles on the living room table/
Is there anything else that needs to be prepared?

@Gun Atthaphanᵇᵉᵗᵃ Gun, hm? Then you can call me Ricky.
/steps back to allow you in before shutting the door behind you. Shrugging a shoulder to the compliment as I look around.
Thanks. My parents had a decorator show up when this place was picked out for for me. It's much more to their style than my own, but it is nice to have a taste of home when I am so far from it.
/smiles at the wine bottles, stepping closer to look at the labels before nodding my approval.
Should either be iced? I can grab a bucket.
I was thinking sleepover style since the dining area is... Well, tiny and uncomfortable, to be honest.

@Shen Quanruiᵒᵐᵉᵍᵃ /chuckles at your remark/
Yeah, it's me, aka Gun. You can call me Gun.
/matching the smile on your lips and steps inside, looks around/
Woah. Your place is nice. Mine's like. . . devoid of looking alive but then again, I am yet to buy stuff.
/chuckles, shows you the bottles of wine/
I brought both of what you said would pair well with our food. Should I put them in the kitchen? Or are we going to eat pajama party style and in the living room?
/smiles/

@Gun Atthaphanᵇᵉᵗᵃ /putting away the few items in the chic living room that shouldn't have been left out, and bringing two wine glasses into the living room, I straighten up to the knock, breaking into a laugh at the announcement; glad to realize it's not the food.
/Answers with a coquettish smile, pulling the door wide to invite me in.
Welcome, me. I'm glad to finally have something to call you other than 'Sir'.
Please come in, get comfy. Delivery should be here any moment, too.

@Shen Quanruiᵒᵐᵉᵍᵃ /after running to my apartment, I traversed along the hallways of the apartment complex to find your unit/
101. . . 101. . .
/finally finds it/
Oh, here we are.
/stands by the door and knocks/
Hi, it's me.
/realizes that I don't even know your name yet, making me chuckle/
What the hell is wrong with me?
/mumbles to myself, waiting for you to open the door while holding two bottles of the wine that you mentioned/

@Choi Yeonjun Thank you!!

@Shen Quanruiᵒᵐᵉᵍᵃ @Park Seonghwaᵇᵉᵗᵃ .