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The house was in utter chaos.

Luggage lined the hallway, half-open suitcases spilling clothes like colorful waterfalls. Someone's charger was missing, someone else's perfume bottle had mysteriously migrated into the wrong bag, and poor Pooh had been dragged out of his lab because "you can't take chemical samples to a wedding, young man!" - Papa Pete's voice still echoing through the halls.

"It's just a harmless prototype," Pooh grumbled, holding a small box protectively.

"A prototype that exploded last week!" Vegas countered, snatching it away.

"That was an accident!"

"And this will be one too if you bring it near the villa!"

Nani sat cross-legged on the floor, folding Sky's shirts neatly while Sky... pretended to help.

"That one's not folded properly," Nani murmured without looking up.

"How can you tell?"

"Because you've been folding the same shirt for five minutes," Nani said, glancing up with an amused smile.

"Maybe I just like watching you work," Sky replied with that smug grin that earned him a cushion to the face.

From the other side of the room, Jimmy peeked in.

"Are we done flirting or should I come back later?"

"Come back never," Sky replied instantly, making Nani laugh so hard his eyes watered.

William was dragging his luggage down the stairs, muttering under his breath.

"I swear if Est packed another full suitcase just for shoes-"

Before he could finish, Est appeared with two more bags and a bright smile.

"Correction - shoes and jackets."

"Of course," William sighed dramatically,

"because who travels without five kilograms of proof that they're amazing?"

Est blew him a kiss. "You love it."

"Unfortunately," William muttered, smiling despite himself.

Sea had somehow become everyone's helper - carrying Pooh's forgotten charger, helping Papa Pete close a suitcase, and stopping Vegas from arguing with Jimmy about directions.

"You sure you're not part of this family already?" Pete teased.

"At this point, I might as well be adopted," Sea laughed.

Meanwhile, Papa Book was in charge of the "final checklist", though he spent most of the time reminding Sky not to stress Nani.

"He's supposed to rest, Sky. Not plan a war."

"We're just packing," Sky defended.

"You said that before the hospital too," Book replied sharply, but the slight smile on his face softened the jab.

Finally, after what felt like hours, everything was packed. Nani leaned against the doorframe, watching the family buzz around, his chest swelling with quiet happiness.

Sky came up behind him, wrapping his arms around his waist and resting his chin on Nani's shoulder.

"Tired?" he asked softly.

"A little," Nani admitted, smiling. "But this feels nice."

"You sure about leaving tomorrow?"

"It's our wedding, Sky," Nani said, turning slightly to look at him. "Of course I am."

Sky's lips curved. He pressed a kiss to Nani's cheek, whispering,

"Then I'll make sure it's the most beautiful one you've ever dreamed of."

Behind them, Jimmy yelled, "Pooh's trying to sneak the prototype again!"And just like that, the quiet moment broke into another wave of laughter.The house might have been a mess - but it was their mess.And soon, all of it was heading to Mae Hong Son.

Engines rumbled in the crisp morning air.The Theerapanyakun mansion courtyard gleamed under the rising sun, every car polished to perfection - black Benzes, white Mercedes, a few SUVs filled with guards. It wasn't just a family heading to a wedding; it looked like a small convoy preparing for war.

Papa Book stood beside Dad Force, talking quietly as Vegas gave the drivers their final orders. Pete adjusted his shades, looking far too relaxed for someone leading half an army of bodyguards.

Jimmy and Sea were already in their car, arguing over which playlist to put on, laughter echoing across the driveway.

Sky's Benz waited near the steps, its engine humming low. Nani, dressed in soft beige and white, looked ethereal - delicate yet commanding in the morning light. He reached for the car door, but before he could slip inside, a hand caught his wrist.

Sky's hand.

He turned, surprised, only for Sky to tug him close - so close that the faint scent of Sky's cologne filled his lungs. Sky bent down, brushing a kiss against his forehead. His voice was low, careful.

"Go with Pooh," he said. "Me and William have some work to handle."

Nani blinked. Work? Now?

"You're kidding, right?" he said, a pout forming. "We're supposed to go together."

Sky's lips curved in that calm smile Nani knew too well - the one that softened his heart but brooked no argument.

"Just for a while, love. I'll follow soon."

Nani's brows furrowed. "You said that last time too."

William glanced at the floor, pretending to scroll through his phone. Sky, however, didn't waver. His tone stayed gentle - but the authority in it was unmistakable.

"Nani," he said quietly, brushing a thumb along his jaw, "go with Pooh. Be good, hmm?"

That tone - low, firm, a quiet command wrapped in affection - made Nani freeze. He wanted to argue, to demand answers like the brat he used to be. But Sky's eyes... they weren't just soft; they were determined.

With a huff, Nani crossed his arms.

"You're lucky you look good when you boss me around."

Sky chuckled, pressing another kiss to his forehead.

"I'll take that as permission."

Est rolled down the window of Pooh's Mercedes."Nani, come on! We'll be late!"

Nani shot Sky a glare that promised a full interrogation later, but he went anyway - sliding into the car beside Pooh and Est, still muttering under his breath.

Sky watched as the line of cars rolled out of the estate gates. Nani's car was the last to turn the corner, disappearing into the distance. For a long moment, Sky's expression softened - then it hardened.

William sighed beside him.

"Seriously, are we doing this now? We could wait until after the wedding. What if it goes wrong?"

Sky's eyes didn't leave the road."No," he said flatly. "This needs to be done before the wedding. I won't have anything hanging over us."

The air shifted. A low growl of an engine cut through the morning quiet.

Both men turned as a sleek Ducati roared through the gates, sunlight flashing off the chrome. The rider parked in front of them, boots hitting the ground with casual confidence.

A gloved hand pulled off the helmet - dark hair spilled out, followed by the faintest laugh. A black handkerchief covered half his face, but the sharp curve of his visible grin said enough.

Red.

He swung the helmet onto his shoulder, eyes glinting with mischief.

"Showtime, boys," he said, voice dripping with excitement.

Sky's jaw tightened.

William exhaled slowly.

The three of them stood there - groom, strategist, executioner - as the convoy carrying their loved ones faded out of sight.

Whatever Sky Theerapanyakun was about to do...it wasn't part of the wedding preparations.

The long line of cars snaked out of Bangkok, their convoy glinting under the late morning sun. In Pooh's white Mercedes, chaos reigned supreme - a kind of chaos only Nani and Est could create.

Est had his legs stretched out across the back seat, head tilted dramatically against the window as he let out a sigh that could've earned him an Oscar.

"Can you believe him? William didn't even hug me properly before I left. Just a pat on the head like I'm some obedient puppy. I swear, that man's allergic to affection."

Nani, sitting beside him, immediately jumped in with his own complaint - voice high and full of righteous indignation.

"Tell me about it! Sky kissed my forehead and told me to go with Pooh! He didn't even let me argue. Like-hello? We're getting married in a week! And he chooses work over me now?"

Est gasped, clutching his chest. "Exactly! They think because they're the responsible ones, they can just disappear and we'll sit here like good little angels."

Nani turned toward him, eyes wide. "We are not angels."

Pooh nearly choked on his water. "Understatement of the year," he muttered.

Est ignored him completely, leaning closer to Nani. "I should text him and say my medal got stolen, see how fast he runs back."

Nani brightened instantly. "Or I'll say I fainted!"

"Perfect."

"Or both!"

"Even better!"

Pooh groaned from the driver's seat, rubbing his temple. "You two need supervision 24/7. No wonder my brothers are paranoid."

Est grinned mischievously. "Oh, come on, Pooh, you're just jealous no one's obsessing over you like that."

Pooh shot him a flat look through the rearview mirror. "You want me to pull over and let you walk to Mae Hong Son?"

"See?" Est turned to Nani, mock-offended. "He's threatening me. Classic middle child syndrome."

Nani giggled, the sound bubbling up like sunlight - but it faltered almost immediately. He turned to look out the window, smile softening into something distant. The forest blurred past, endless shades of green swallowing the road ahead.

A strange tightness wrapped around his chest. It wasn't pain, exactly - more like pressure, like his heart was trying to warn him about something.

Est noticed the change right away. "Nani? You okay?"

"Hmm?" Nani blinked, forcing his usual bright grin. "Yeah, I'm fine. Just car sick, I think."

But Pooh's hands tightened around the steering wheel. He knew that tone - the one Nani used when something wasn't fine at all. His instincts prickled, uneasy.

He tried to shake it off, but the feeling wouldn't leave. Something about this morning... the way Sky's voice dropped when he said, "𝘐'𝘷𝘦 𝘨𝘰𝘵 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘭𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵."

The way William had avoided looking Est in the eye.

Pooh's jaw flexed, eyes fixed on the winding road ahead."Whatever you're planning, phi..." he murmured under his breath, too low for the backseat to hear, "don't do anything stupid."

Behind him, Nani and Est had already returned to their usual chatter - loud, spoiled, and full of warmth. But the laughter couldn't drown out the quiet tension curling at the edge of Pooh's chest.

The road stretched on - sunlight flickering through the trees, hearts too full and too unaware that something was already set in motion.