Behind the Rain and Memories

17. Under Rain

Widyawati has learned that Alina is currently living in an apartment with Max for a while. Adrian has explained the reason why Max did this.

Widyawati did not mind, because she knew the character of Max, different if Orion did it, then she would be very strongly opposed.

In accordance with Widyawati's request, Adrian also arranged a plan to meet the mother of the boss with Alina, lucky Max no longer ignore it once he conveys the wishes of the big lady, the big lady, Max agrees with their plans to host him and Alina for dinner at a fancy restaurant.

There remained a dizzy Max looking for the right reason for Alina to be willing to go with him.

"Al, tomorrow night you have no time?" Max finally ventured out shortly after the girl explained about the plan she was making.

Alina raised her eyebrows a little, the first time Max was as stale as it is now, and she felt sure that there was a surprise waiting for her, perhaps sounding very confident. But his feeling is very strong.

" I want to invite you to an event" without waiting for Alina's answer, Max explained.

Hearing Max's request, Alina suddenly suffered from anxiety, why every time she was near Max and talked about something outside work, suddenly her heart could not be compromised.

Over and over again the girl gulped, soaking her dry throat, just a simple request but Alina felt a lump.

Alina has convinced herself many times, that Bryan still has the prerogative in his heart, there is no way he could easily give up his feelings to a Max.

" What kind of event sir?mm I mean whether it's a party or dinner, or...."

" Dining with an acquaintance of mine, rather my foster mother," Max cut with a lie, suddenly he felt guilty because he indirectly did not recognize Widyawati as his biological mother, from the beginning he had already created a lie and would end up with another lie to cover up. Only time can stop everything, sooner or later.

Max realized he was too cowardly to admit, for the sake of being with Alina he was willing to do a charade, the fact is he did not need to do that. With everything he had, it was easy for him to gain access to get close to Alina but it was already done and for now he was just trying to follow the path he had created.

Max awaits Alina's answer with one hope to fulfill Mommy's wishes after all there is no harm in Mommy asking to be introduced to the woman who has made her son bend the knee.

"Why did you take me, wasn't that a family dinner?"alina asked in full search, she was sure there was a reason behind this invitation.

" I just need friends, if I come alone they'll laugh at me,"

Alina is not stupid, she can guess the direction Max says.

" Is this some kind of imagery, let's assume you already have a partner?"

Max rubbed his nape misbehaving, a smile adorning his thin red lips naturally made Alina gasp and unable to take her eyes off.

" You could say that, I was just trying to straighten out what they had in mind that I was still normal" Max said honestly.

" Normal?"

Max nodded, "I've been shutting myself down all this time and they think I'm turning" he said, moving two fingers as a quote.

" Uhuk-uhuk" Alina suddenly choked on hearing the statement, even she had thought Max was like that before.

" Are you all right?" Max took a glass of water and gave it to Alina, the girl immediately gulped down the glass.

" I was just a little surprised when you said turn, there must be a reason why they said that?" alina asked as soon as she had mastered herself, she immediately wanted to know more. If there is more than one person who says negative things about you, it could be possible that even if it is wrong there must be an underlying reason, as the saying there is no smoke if there is no fire.

Max did not answer immediately, he tried to cradle the nimang.

" I used to be close to marriage, but she went with other men, since then I closed my heart and feelings to women, I didn't let a single woman come near me, she said, maybe that's why they think I'm not normal anymore,"

Now that Alina understood the coldness Max showed, it turned out that the man was fortifying his heart.

" But you're still normal, right?" Alina was curious

Oops seems like he was wrong, instead of answering, Max looked at the girl sharply, Alina suddenly cursed her unethical mouth.

Max stood up from his seat and walked over to him. The girl choked, unable to what she was going to do, Alina's mind trembled.

Max rested his hands on the handle of the chair that Alina was sitting on, so that the girl was cupped and unable to move, slowly Max brought her face closer, a warm gust of the man's breath hitting Alina's face.

" A-pa who are you going to do?" alina asked in fear with her head bowed, she did not dare to return the man's gaze, her heart thumping was out of control, her breathing was a little breathless. Max smiled smirk at Alina's attitude.

" Get ready at seven o'clock tomorrow night, now you can get back to work" Max said.

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Dinner that Alina thought would be attended by a large family, only attended by a few people. Two middle-aged people who were very friendly, politely Alina kissed the back of their hands as Max introduced her.

And two young men who Alina knows, the only Adrian who was with Max when the incident happened to Alina, if not wrong Adrian is his best friend Max and the other man who also had time to help him, and he just found out that the man is Max's adoptive brother, Max, they did not have time to talk because Alina was still in shock at that time.

" Do you know each other?" widyawati asked the temple in wonder when Alina thanked Orion, she already knew everything about Alina, she just tried this drama goes as natural as possible.

" I was almost robbed of tan, lucky to have Mas Orion and Mr. Max helping me" explained Alina

" Oh yeah, you don't have it, do you, baby? " ask gently Widyawati, she's glad Alina isn't a typical woman who's too shy, she's happy with a girl who easily mingles.

" No papa tan, just a little traumatized but still manageable,"

" The next time Al's heart, especially if you drive yourself, try not to go through lonely roads or vulnerable places" Hardi advised

" Yes, thanks for reminding me,"

" By the way don't call me Mas dong Al, the impression I'm very old, call me Rion "orion protest with a view that can not be separated from the face of the girl.

How not, the appearance of Alina so exudes the beauty she has, with a knee-length dress in baby pink, beautiful hair wavy, face with a sweep of natural makeup makes anyone who looks hard to turn away.

" Ahem" Max gave the code

but Orion doesn't budge, he keeps making conversation until Alina dissolves into the conversation and forgets that Max is there.

Hardi and Widyawati now understand why Max is so fond of Alina, the girl is very pleasant, she is easy to get along with and also smart, her view and knowledge is very broad, of course, coupled with the beauty of Alina who is able to anesthetize many eyes, Orion also indirectly showed interest, only this time Widyawati saw Orion so enthusiastic about attending a dinner that she thought was boring.

" Let's hope there's no hard fight for Pi" Widyawati whispered to her husband, seeing Orion and Alina talk, while Max looked intently at the brother.

After the dinner, Max immediately invited Alina to say goodbye, actually Widyawati objected, they still have plenty of time to talk but the change in Max's face shows that he doesn't like Orion's attitude and makes her give up.

" Hey heart, the rain has not yet subsided, the road must be very slippery, "

Indeed, from the moment they left the weather was less friendly, and heavy rain fell as soon as they arrived at the luxurious restaurant.

Alina was actually still at home for a long time, seeing Max's friendly adoptive family, she got carried away, but because Max had invited her home inevitably he came along.

On the way, Max was more silent, he was focused with his steering wheel, the cold aura from his face made Alina ask a question. Max was like a chameleon when this afternoon the man's attitude was warm, why it was cold again.

And Alina's amazement grew, Max parked his car in the front yard of the apartment, which meant they had to walk in the rain, although not too heavy still make wet, because the distance to the lobby was quite far. Want to protest but Alina did not dare she followed the steps of Max who had gone down first.

Max walked away from Alina, let herself get wet without protection, Alina resigned, long time she did not shower rain, used to love the water droplets that fell from the sky, he was very fond of the water, at that time he and Bryan always carved memories with the rain, joking, laughing and dancing in the rain. What power now rain no longer makes him happy.

Suddenly Max stopped his steps and turned to approach Alina who was left far behind.

Aline frowned at Max's strange behavior.

" Today you asked me if I was normal?" max's question arrived, his hands clutching Alina's shoulders.

"I mean father?" alina asked as she looked at Max in wonder and had not had time for him to read the situation, Max had already pulled his nape and silenced the girl's mouth with his lips. Alina was surprised and silently stared.

At first their lips were only stuck together, but over time, Alina felt movement, kisses looming every corner, Max's lips continued to seduce Alina to give a gap, over time Alina's defense was dilapidated, he was lulled by the atmosphere, he unwittingly enjoyed this touch, his hands voluntarily embracing Max's neck, his tiptoed legs giving Max more access, feeling the man's response deepened his kiss.

Max knows what he's doing wrong, but his jealousy seeing Alina and Orion's familiarity makes him unable to hold back. The kiss that had been soft changed into a savage and demanding kiss, Max's hands guerrilla free on the girl's back made Alina can not bear to not sigh, Max more attractive Alina's body to stick to her, Max more attractive body to her, raising the girl's body slightly to make it easier, and Alina did not refuse, she gave a reply, her lentic fingers playing on the sidelines of Max's wet hair, signifying they had the same desire, the cold rain they no longer felt, burned by a passion that was ready to turn off until one point of their consciousness returned, the two of them released each other.

They fell silent, Max frowned with Alina, one hand outstretched rubbing the girl's swollen lips because of her actions.

" Al, sorry I didn't mean.."

Alina does not let Max finish his sentence, she pushes Max's body and runs away leaving the man, without Max knowing the girl is crying, condemning what he has done, and then, he gave his kiss to someone who was not who to him, even he had time to enjoy it.

" I'm sorry bry, I've betrayed my promise,"

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