Behind the Rain and Memories

19. Rivalries

As usual at the beginning of the month, Mega Buana always held meetings with staff to discuss the company's development and presentations were started from the team that was sheltered by Max.

Max submitted a report about the project that has been running and the project is still in the negotiation stage straightforwardly. All eyes were on the man. Unlike the men who looked seriously, the women were fixated on his good looks, this morning Max looks more charming with a light blue shirt that sticks fit in his athletic body. I don't know what's on those women's minds so they don't blink for a second. As if they let their guard down then Max would disappear.

Alina herself was indifferent and focused on the notebook in front of her, only occasionally she turned her eyes but not on Max, she did not want to look at the man, Honestly she was still embarrassed. Some days he tried to avoid Max, he asked Tasya to handle the usual report to be his duty on the grounds that he had to complete many plans. And it seems Max is aware of it. There was no rebuttal from the man that put Alina in the wind.

After the meeting was over and the directors came out, Alina also hurriedly left the room without speaking thus raising questions in Morgan's mind. He was increasingly astonished to see Tasya who was busy with the job desk that Alina used to hold.

" Alina why is she, how are you handling her work?"

"For while I hold Gan, you'll know he's a lot of projects, he doesn't have time to take care of the reports,"

Morgan was silent at Tasya's reply, he had known Alina for quite a while, no matter how busy the girl was, never had she left without saying anything.

" You better find out, maybe Alina has a problem, she's not usually that grim" Morgan suggested to Tasya, she couldn't ask directly, other than because she rarely communicates, he doesn't want to be sacked by Alina about Bryan's case.

" You are a very habit of Gan, why not just go straight, he's your friend too" Tasya said

Morgan scratched his nape while grinning "It's not good, women usually would prefer to confide in their neighbors, if the same I think there's something like that,"

" Basic, smart men find excuses" Tasya murmured again as she prepared to leave.

Max who heard the conversation of two people was quite disturbed because of it. Alina has been avoiding since that night. The reason being the many plans is just the diversion of the girl, so as not to always interact with her. Even though they had forgiven each other, Alina stayed away. Max's confused. On the one hand he appreciated Alina's decision, on the other hand he felt empty. Should she be selfish to keep Alina close?.

***

" Al, why have you been so moody lately?" tasya asked concernedly as he looked at the girl in front of him closely.

They are currently in the girl's room. After work Tasya immediately went to Alina's house and decided to stay, lucky Alina was not suspicious or maybe the temple did not know that Tasya was trying to lure her to tell stories. They were all doing a lot of work, so they didn't have time to talk

moreover, discussing such a matter requires its own space.

Alina laughed, she was confused how to explain, she did need a friend to share her taste, and could Tasya be trusted? tasya is Bryan and Morgan's best friend.

" You can tell me anything Al, who knows I can help, Trust me " continued Tasya reassuringly while grasping both hands Alina.

Alina exhaled and stared deep into the eyes of her best friend, looking sincerity there.

" What do you think I should do after Bryan's gone" Alina began.

Tasya smiled, it turned out that Alina was in a dilemma exactly as she expected.

" Life must go on dear, you still have to move on, you deserve to be happy Al," Tasya replied wisely.

Alina was stunned, she thought it was a classic answer, but the girl could not blame because Tasya or others did not know what was raging in her heart at this time.

" Then what about the promise that has been said, should I forget it Sya, is not that unfair to Bryan," said Alina again.

"If you mean a promise of a living life, I think it is not a promise but a hope, life and death in the hands of God, and no man knows when he will die, if you are destined to live a long life, will you be alone forever?don't torture yourself,"

Alina tried to digest Tasya's words,

"It's not Al's choice, if you're faced with a new feeling, it means you're given another chance to be happy, why don't you try,"

" You mean?"

" If this has anything to do with someone, then my advice is follow your heart, you should learn to open yourself up, "

Alina was slightly stuttered by Tasya's statement, How could Tasya guess her feelings.

" You misunderstood Sya, I had no intention of finding Bryan's replacement," Alina tried to leave.

At least for now, until I find out the truth about Bryan's death.

But Tasya was suspicious. The girl traced Alina's expression while smiling knotfully making Alina puffed and moved from sitting and stepped towards the balcony of the room.

Alina stood on the side, resting her hands on the guardrail, and she looked up to enjoy the clear night sky, trying to calm her thumping heart as soon as Tasya said the sentence of liking someone.

That's how fast I turned, muttered Alina Nelangsa

" Mister Maxime is indeed able to melt the hearts of all women, and I'm sure he also meluhkan you right Al, the difference is you with the others you actually got a place in his heart,"

Deg

" Apaan the hell, why so bring - bring Mr. Max" Alina's cheeks suddenly meron.

Tasya softened Alina's shoulder "You can lie to everyone, but not to me Al,"

" Seriously, I'm with Mr. Max there's nothing to do but as a co-worker,"

Alina insisted.

Tasya sneered in disbelief.

" You guys haven't had a relationship yet, but I'm sure deep down you two hold a pent-up feeling,"

" You know what you are,"

" What the hell I don't know dear, if you don't say I'm also not papa, don't regret that Mahira will precede you"

Alina is confused, how did she forget that Mahira was targeting Max, she really was not willing.

Tasya smiled triumphantly at Alina's change as Mahira's name was called, there was an expression of jealousy there.

From the beginning he already knew that Mr. Max liked Alina, Alina who had been acting normally for a long time returned Max's feelings, accidentally Tasya caught the two men wet while eating ice cream. At that time Tasya wanted to provide the file that Morgan entrusted.

He deliberately pretended not to know for Alina to be comfortable. He is happy and wishes the two a relationship. But Tasya's hope is not that easy to realize, both Mr. Max and Alina remain professional and hide their feelings until Alina kisses something is wrong when Alina gives up her job and avoids Max.

" Do you think I'm wrong?"

***

While in a different place, Max also looks careless, because there is a file Mulia Jaya that he must sign, after the office he immediately went to his family's mansion.

" As long as you're going to hide Max, don't let me get ahead of you" Orion said as they sat together in Hardi's study. There's only the two of them there.

Max let out a heavy sigh, knowing Orion was trying to lure him.

"If you want to play, don't go near Alina, she's not the girl you think she is,"

Orion is smiling smirk.

" I've never been this serious, Max, "

" Heh, you think I believe it," replied Max cynically

"It's up to you to think that way but don't regret that Alina fell over my arms,"

Brakkk

Max tightened his jaw, his hand that had just kicked the table clenched until his knuckle turned white . He stared intently at Orion, but the one being stared at instead was calm.

" It's enough, if you try to play him, then I'll forget the fact of the relationship between us,"

Orion was not afraid, he laughed.

" It doesn't matter, I did too. Let's see who Alina's gonna pick, me or you" she said

Max squinted, free to argue with each other like this, he knew the nature of Orion, his confidence was very high.

"Alright, do whatever you want, but never blame me if the girl doesn't respond to you,"

Orion chuckles,

" I'll make sure you'll regret Max,"

Max doesn't budge, he puts back the files he's done signing on his papi's desk and leaves Orion still at home.

" Maxime Arlingga Yogatama, let's see how well you conquer a woman's heart with your pride, that girl will be mine,"

***

Still quiet, even though it has been diligent up, huhu

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