Behind the Rain and Memories

13. Prove it

Max never thought of hearing Adrian's confession, because of a silly idea to get closer to him and Alina almost made the girl a victim of crime, thankfully God still protects, and, if Orion or he himself did not go down that road, what a bad thing would happen to that poor girl. Still imagined in the memory of Max, how the fear felt Alina.

" I never asked you to help me, you should know the limits"

hiss Max with a sharp highlight. Jaw hardens. Just this time he was that angry at Adrian. He doesn't care if Adrian pranks him, but when it comes to his loved ones, especially about safety, he never plays.

" I'm sorry, I really didn't mean to harm Alina, this was all outside of my expectations of Max"

Prasggl!!!

Max throws the glass on the table to the floor, the emotion that had been stifled had finally erupted, if he could hit Adrian, he made sure he would not give him mercy. But there's still a speck of Max's common sense, after all Adrian is his best friend. The one who has always been near him.

Adrian knew Max was venting anger, he just let one by one other objects on the table back to fly on the floor.

Max walks towards the mini bar, he picks up a bottle of drink, opens the lid and chops down without pause.

" Max, I know I'm wrong but don't torture yourself, just hit me, if it makes you better "Adrian comes over and tries to grab the bottle.

Max brushed off the rough, though,

" I trust you, but you let me down, get out of my face" Max said in Adrian's face

Adrian shook his head "I'll leave if you promise not to touch the drink, later you drink too much" said Adrian sincerely.

" It's none of your business.JUST GO"

Adrian finally retreated, there was no point in him continuing to whine at Max, he decided to come back again tomorrow. When Max's emotions had subsided. Adrian understands Max very well, he is sure the man will forgive him

After Adrian's death, Max restored his hair in frustration, he threw a drink that stayed half in the trash can. His head started to feel dizzy. Trudgingly he stepped into his room.

***

Alina had not been in the office for two days, she took a leave of absence to calm down. The incident the other day left her a little traumatized, repeatedly asking her to go to a psychologist, but Alina refused on the grounds that she just needed to rest.

Today his condition has improved enough, he has done activities outside the room such as eating or watching TV. Even now he is helping the mother who is cleaning the front garden of the house. Alina to partially water the flowers in the pot.

" Mom so hesitant to leave you alone son, maybe it's better Audrey gave birth in Jakarta alone, so that mother can take care of you both" said the mother between her work bulging the land.

Alina three brothers, she is the youngest child, while Audrey is Alina's first sister, is married and lives in Jogja with her husband who works as a lecturer at one of the top universities there. Audrey is currently awaiting the birth of their second child, as usual every mother's parents always accompany at least until Audrey recovers postpartum.

After Audrey, Alina has an older brother named Aditya who works as a Wedding Organizer entrepreneur in Bali, Aditya is married and has one child.

Alina, who has no family, should now be happy just like her other siblings, but fate has not been on her side.

" Mommy is like I don't know Mas Angga, where he wants to be away from his wife. Besides who takes care of Zizi's school needs if Audrey's mother is here, Mas Angga is very busy with his work" alina. Remembering Zizi, Alina misses her beautiful niece.

" But I'm not calm if you leave you alone, plus the incident yesterday made the mother more was,"

" Alina does not papa ma'am, tomorrow also has work again, besides there is a mad Asti who is human, our complex is also rame, so I do not have to worry,"

Ranti sighed, if Alina had insisted, would not want to accept the opinion of her youngest daughter.

Ranti ended her activities and kept her gardening supplies garnished. After washing her hands she approached Alina who was already sitting relaxed on the porch chair while sipping tea and enjoying the warm corn gargling that Asti had prepared, their household assistant.

Since her husband died a few years ago, Ranti has only lived alone with Alina, although not from an overly wealthy family, but her husband's legacy is more than enough to finance their living needs, moreover, Alina is now back at work and all the needs of the house are borne by the girl.

" Here , don't have to look at it ma'am, believe me, Alina is good, after all, mother also not long right, " alina calmed the mother who was still agitated even though Alina had convinced her many times.

Ranti nodded

Their conversation was interrupted as soon as a luxury car stopped in front of the fence, Alina frowned,

He was fixated as soon as he saw the figure that came down from the car, Ranti rushed to open the gate of the house and invited the handsome man. Black glasses are attached perfectly to the nose makes the charm of the man is increasing.

" Come in for Max" said Ranti kindly

" Thank you ma'am" Max kissed the back of Ranti's hand in reverence.

" It's there a little by by, "Max gives a basket containing fresh fruit.

" Wah bothered to bother so much, son, let's go in" Invite Ranti again.

Max follows Ranti's steps, while Alina seems confused, Max's arrival arrives beyond her expectations.

" Al, even bengong, invite Max to sit inside, mother wants to make a drink first" said Ranti.

"I-iy-ya ma'am" replied Alina stammered and let Max enter and sit in the guest room. For a long time they both remained silent until Ranti returned with a tray and served drinks to her daughter's guests. Do not forget a plate of glass that is still warm

Alina wishes for her mother to accompany them, but Ranti instead goes back with various reasons made for her, Alina wants to interrupt her mother's words but Ranti has already winked, asking Alina to remain silent.

" It's better sir, tomorrow I can work again"

"Well, if you're still traumatized, I can take you to my acquaintance's psychologist, "

Alina shook her head "No need sir, I've relaxed enough,"

Max nodded again.

The awkwardness created between them actually since the incident that befell Alina at that time. Along the way when Max drove her home, Alina continued to hug the man, not a second he wanted to let go, inevitably Max drove with one hand.

Arriving at home, Alina was aware of her attitude. She felt so embarrassed that she made Max feel uncomfortable.

" What food is this, ?" max asked pointing at the plate on the table.

Alina flinched at Max's question

" That's a corn pedal, please eat it sir" Alina brought the plate closer to Max

Max took a piece of it, before putting it in his mouth he observed the food carefully

" Have you never eaten a corn dish ?"

" Not yet, but I've had bakwan, "

" Nearly the same, but this one is more dominant corn flavor, just like the potato pergedel, do not say you have never eaten potato pergedel too, "guess Alina

Max chuckles, "Maybe it was, but I don't know his name" Max said as he plucked the second cut, looking like he enjoyed it.

Max's answer made Alina frown at the umpteenth time, a lot of the strangeness that she felt on Max, luxury cars, luxury apartments, and so on, and now Max shows the other side that is not so familiar with the name of the traditional food of the country itself.

But Alina is not a person who likes to interfere in other people's affairs, she tries to think positively, after all it is not polite if she asks further about Max, let alone about the property he has.

Alina kept staring at Max still engrossed in chewing,

" May I have some mineral water, please" Max returned his gaze. Alina is misbehaved and rushes to get what Max asked for

" Do you like cornstarch or are you hungry?" alina Sarkas said while offering a glass of water.

Max laughed briefly before sipping his drink slowly

" It tastes so good, is this your cooking?"

Alina nodded

" I guessed it," Max murmured softly

" What?"

" How can a girl like you make good food,"

Alina put her hand in front of "Did you say I can't cook?"

Max shrugged his shoulders "I didn't say that"

Alina still felt slighted.

" Even I can make a better meal than this" said Alina confidently,

" Oh yeah, what if you prove it" Challenge Max won't lose

" Okay, tomorrow I'll make you lunch"

Max smiled in satisfaction, to be honest he was just provoking Alina's emotions, and his attempt to keep Alina entertained was quite successful.

Ranti who had noticed the interaction of the two men smiled meaningfully. Max is a good man, he hopes that Max is the answer to his prayer for Alina. As a mother, she could feel the sadness of Alina after Bryan left, even if the girl returned cheerful just to make everything look good. Alina is very smart to hide her feelings.

And Max's arrival seemed to give hope to Ranti, somehow he felt confident that Max was a substitute mate given by God for his daughter.

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