The Collateral Husband
His a bottom
The office is cold, smelling of expensive whiskey and desperation. MASTER MING is staring out at the city lights, his hands shaking. JIN (24) is leaning against the doorframe, wearing a faded black denim jacket over a thin white tee. He’s wiry, his collarbones sharp, and his eyes are tired but lethal
Master ming
(Throwing a silver fountain pen onto the glass desk) Sign it, Jin. The Lu lawyers are downstairs. If this isn't settled tonight, we lose everything.
JIN ming
(His voice is a low, calm rasp.)
You lost everything at the baccarat tables months ago. Why am I the one signing the check?
Master ming
You ungrateful bastard
Master ming
(Hissing) Because Xian Lu specifically put your name in the settlement clause! He saw you at that underground fight last year. He doesn't want our property—he wants you.
Master ming
And you are just a mere orphan
Master ming
I raised so do this for the family
Kain ming
Look at the street dog getting a gold collar. I hope the Ice King likes his toys skinny and scarred.
JIN ming
(Slowly looks at his brother. The look is so sharp the brother instantly shuts up.) ...If I’m a toy, remember who sold me to the highest bidder.
Jin picks up the pen. He signs the document with a jagged, aggressive hand. He doesn't look back as he walks out
JIN ming
Have a nice life full of massive debt*smile*
Secretary Choi
Welcome jin
Secretary Choi
The master is waiting
JIN ming
Yea … I don’t even want to stay here any longer
Few hours they got to the Lu mansion
Minimalist white marble, floor-to-ceiling glass, and a view of the entire glowing city. XIAN (28) is sitting in a designer ergonomic chair, a glass of iced water in his hands
Xian Lu
(He doesn't look up from his laptop. His voice is a clinical, cold hum.)
You’re late. I don't pay for tardiness, Jin.
JIN ming
(He stops right in front of Xian’s desk.) I had to wait for the ink to dry on my death warrant.
Xian Lu
You’re thinner than the photos.
Do you even have a suit that fits?
JIN ming
*He is lean, but his presence is suffocating*
JIN ming
I’m a "husband," not a mannequin,
JIN ming
(He reaches out a long, scarred finger and flicks the top button of Xian’s shirt.)
Xian Lu
*step back*!Control yourself. You are a Lu now. In this house, my word is the only law.
JIN ming
*smirk* The contract says you bought me, Xian. It doesn't say I won't bite if the leash is too tight.
Xian Lu
Maid Su! Take him to the guest suite. I’m done with the introductions.
JIN ming
(Walking past him, his shoulder intentionally bumping Xian’s.) ...See you in the morning, Master
JIN ming
(This is going to get interesting
I can sense his a bottom)
Author
Hi sorry it’s short
Author
Just coming up with ideas
what just happened
Morning at the Lu penthouse
Jin is leaning against a kitchen island
Wearing grey undershirt that shows off his lean, wiry arms and the sharp line of his collarbones. He’s drinking coffee from a tiny, expensive cup that looks ridiculous in his scarred hand
Maid
Sir please you should have called me
Maid
Let me make breakfast
Maid
Master xian will be here any minute and he prefer the table set
JIN ming
It’s just coffee will he really freak
Then xian walks down already dressed in a blue suit
Xian Lu
You are still in that clothe
JIN ming
These clothes are something I cherish
JIN ming
I don’t have a suit and why would I need a suit anyways
JIN ming
You won’t let me out
JIN ming
Plus I didn’t bring my f**king bag because of your Secretary
Xian Lu
You look like a street thug *say bluntly*
Xian Lu
If my mother sees you like this
She might have an heart attack
JIN ming
Maybe she’d like to see me like this no ?
Xian Lu
*grit teeth , his face flushed with anger*
I am ashamed of your lack of discipline
Xian Lu
*brag him*You will go upstairs , shower and …….
The front door slams open
The sounds of heels clicking
Lina Lu (elder sister )
Xian little bro !!
Lina Lu (elder sister )
If you don’t introduce me to the new brother in law I’d strangle you !
Xian Lu
(Ugh …why is she here didn’t she say she’s coming back by Friday)
Stops at the kitchen entrance.
Lina Lu (elder sister )
Oh *smirk in a weird way* was I interrupting something
Xian Lu
Lina no *let go of jin*
We aren’t doing anything
Lina Lu (elder sister )
*roll her eyes*
Lina Lu (elder sister )
Hello there *hit xian on his back*
Xian Lu
C’mon Oww don’t start
Lina Lu (elder sister )
Brat …
Lina Lu (elder sister )
Isn’t he handsome
Lina Lu (elder sister )
Wow
JIN ming
I’m jin beautiful lady
Lina Lu (elder sister )
Charming
Lina Lu (elder sister )
Call me Lina darling
Xian Lu
Really *roll his eyes*
Lina Lu (elder sister )
*notice a scratch in his jaw*
Lina Lu (elder sister )
I see you and my brother are already at it
JIN ming
You could say that *look at xian flirty*
Xian Lu
That’s a lie
What the hell
Lina Lu (elder sister )
I know he can be shy
Xian Lu
What is wrong with you two
Lina Lu (elder sister )
Don’t mind listen to him okay
His just mad because you are hot and getting along with me
Lina Lu (elder sister )
Come on I have a tailor on speed dial
Lina Lu (elder sister )
Who can handle those sexy shoulder of yours
Xian Lu
His not going anywhere
Xian Lu
I have to take him out
Lina Lu (elder sister )
On a date ?
Xian Lu
What no !! on business
Lina Lu (elder sister )
Don’t be jealous
Jin you want to go with me right
JIN ming
Yes I’m scared of xian *pretend*
Lina Lu (elder sister )
Byee
Xian Lu
What just happened
JiN!!
Dressing room night of the celebrity ball
Xian Lu
You should take this seriously
JIN ming
I’m taking it seriously *loosen his tie*
Xian Lu
*annoyed* look I need your help that’s why I asked you to be my contract husband
Xian Lu
I picked you cause we have known each other before
JIN ming
You are over thinking it
JIN ming
Just look at me like you actually like me
JIN ming
That’s the hard part isn’t it
JIN ming
It should be easy
JIN ming
Cause you liked me once
Xian Lu
That was just a one time teenage crush
Xian Lu
Don’t f**king mess this up
JIN ming
Then let’s make it convincing *pull him close*
The air is thick with the scent of expensive lilies and old money. Hundreds of cameras flash as Xian and Jin walk down the grand staircase. Xian is clinging to Jin’s arm, his head tilted toward Jin’s shoulder in a perfect imitation of a lovestruck spouse
Press
Mr. Lu! Who is he?" "Is it true you eloped in Santorini?" "How long has this been going on?"
Xian Lu
(Smiling—a rare, radiant warmth that doesn't reach his cold eyes.) Please, everyone. This is my husband, Jin. We wanted to keep our happiness private for as long as possible, but...
Xian Lu
(He looks up at Jin, his wine-colored eyes softening on cue.) Some secrets are too beautiful to hide.
He plays his part perfectly. He leans down and kisses Xian’s temple, his hand resting possessively on the small of Xian’s back.
JIN ming
I’m just a private citizen. Xian is the star here.
The crowd gasps. The tech genius has been melted by a "nobody." It’s the scandal of the century
The paparazzi asked different questions
And took pictures of them
Later xian was crowded by business partners
Jin ming decide to slip away for a bit
He walks along the long tables, sampling wagyu sliders and expensive champagne like he’s at a street market
JIN ming
Mmm so delicious
JIN ming
Rich people gets the best things
JIN ming
$500 for a cracker? These people are insane.
He reaches for a glass of vintage sparkling cider, but his sleeve catches on the edge of a flower arrangement. As he pulls back, he loses his balance on the polished marble floor—clumsily colliding straight into a man standing behind him
CRASH! Two glasses of red wine shatter against the man’s white tuxedo vest
JIN ming
Dammit. I’m sorry, I—
*He just looks down at the massive red stain on his chest with a soft, surprised*
Ryu
Oh ….. I suppose white wasn’t my color tonight anyway
Jin looks up. RYU is stunning—smaller than Jin, with soft features and large, kind eyes. He’s wearing a pearl-encrusted suit and smells like expensive vanilla. He is a "Pretty Bottom" through and through, looking far too gentle for this shark tank
JIN ming
(Quickly grabbing a silk napkin and reaching out to dab Ryu’s chest.)
JIN ming
I’m a klutz ….my bad let me
Shit ..
Ryu
So you are the husband
JIN ming
Jin ming Nice to meet you
Ryu
I’m ryu …ceo of the Han group
JIN ming
Think I have heard you
Ryu
Probably since I’m xian rival
Ryu
I see his tastes in husbands are impeccable
Ryu
And plus you’d rather be anywhere but here
JIN ming
Is it that obvious
Ryu
(Lean in cutely) I have a secret stash of real burgers in the vip lounge
Ryu
Xian would be jealous If he sees us together
Ryu
Wanna ditch the part for 10 minutes
Xian Lu
(From across the room, his eyes lock onto Jin and Ryu. His wine-colored eyes flash with a violent, possessive jealousy.) JIN! ***
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