Behind the Rain and Memories

20. Orion's Approach

Alina was glued as she looked at the figure sitting in the living room of her house, Orion. Why is he visiting so early, Alina murmured inwardly.

No matter Alina met the man with a variety of astonishment that filled her mind, if this is how she can be late on pilgrimage, not to mention she wants to pick up her mother later in the afternoon to the airport.

" I'm sorry to keep you waiting" said Alina kindly, but Orion is a guest, right? so there was no reason for him to feel objection to the presence of the man even though Orion thought he was a little ignorant when it was still eight in the morning had already been to people's homes. He is also still reluctant to call Orion by name alone, for some reason he feels disrespectful, with Max alone he is a few years adrift, especially with Orion.

" No papa Al, I'm the only one who's parted, sorry to bother you," said Orion clumsily.

Alina shook her head "Gak papa mas, coincidentally also weekend, if I may know, what is necessary mas?" asked the girl trying to melt the atmosphere.

Orion stammered, confused to answer Alina's question because in fact she had no need at all, she just wanted to take a step immediately to get close to Alina, mumpung Max still has not expressed his feelings for the girl.

Last night he steadied himself to approach Alina so that he did not have time to think of any reason. Because usually he does not need a reason when meeting a girl. But with Alina suddenly she died a flea.

Orion scratched his non-itchy nape, making Alina frown at the man's expression.

" I want to take you on a walk, I'm bored at home,"

Shit, what kind of reason it is, Orion wrote to himself.

Alina was quite shocked to hear Orion's request, no wind no rain arrived the man took her away.

Alina was confused, on the one hand she did not know Orion so well, their meeting was only twice, it would certainly feel strange, on the other hand she was difficult to refuse, he said, Orion once helped him and he was also Mr. Max's brother. He does not want to be considered arrogant.

"Emm, how about you, I already have plans to travel today" elak Alina.

" Ooh, I think you're free, you don't know" Orion said, a disappointment in her tone made Alina unwell, but what about it again, in reality, he has a need today.

" I'm sorry, "

" Son, I'm the one who took the wrong path but didn't tell you first, anyway,"

Alina commented on the sweet smile, making Orion's disappointment slightly treated.

" If next time, do you mind not Al the same way me?" orion is hopeful

Alina cradled the man's request, then nodded slowly.

Orion smiled sumringah, "Thank you Al"

" No, the breakfast is ready," said Ma'am Asti nongol in the guest room

" Oh yes, hold me in,"

"How about breakfast here first" Tawar Alina.

Orion gladly accepted Alina's invitation, it just so happened that she was hungry because she did not have time to eat. Their togetherness at the breakfast table seemed to give Orion hope

***

" Max, this is Inspector Gerry, my partner in the Greater Sector" Adam said. Max and Gerry shake hands

After their meeting the other day, Adam finds out what really happened with Bryan's case, and once he meets Gerry who just returned from the service outside the city, he finds a bright spot. It was Gerry who handled the case. And the case was not registered because Gerry independently investigated at the request of Bryan's family, who were none other than his best friend.

" What's the reason families don't report officially, isn't this a pretty serious case" Max said.

"Actually the family was sincere at the time and did not want to extend the case, but I offered to help investigate, and they agreed on the terms of the investigation in person, he said, because they themselves do not have much time to take care of, Mama Bryan has a serious illness and her sister has to take care of her mother, while the other family is unreliable" explained Gerry

Max does not think about the Bryan family's decision. Many irregularities from the information given by Gerry, Instinct Max said that this case is not as simple as the description of Adam's colleague. If indeed the family does not have much time, there is no Alina, and why Morgan and Mr. Leo who promised to help instead let the case be handled privately and hide from Alina.

Max did not want to ask any further, acting as if accepting Gerry's explanation. In order for Gerry not to feel intimidated, he decides he will investigate himself.

After the meeting ended, Max called Adrian

" Alright, I'll tell you once I get the information," Adrian said.

" Okay, I'm waiting" Max intends to end the connection but Adrian holds back.

" I think you'll be shocked to hear what I'm about to say" Adrian chuckled

" Just say don't twitch" said Max riled, he's not in the mood to joke.

" Hey relax, man, you're like a girl with PMS, like,"

Max inhaled and exhaled violently until Adrian heard him.

"Orion visited Alina at her house, and my people told me she was there long enough,"

When Max had his temple in his mouth, his brother was reckless, he should not have challenged.

"Well, thanks for telling me" Max hung up, he got up from his seat and stepped into the mini bar, picked up a pack of cigarettes from the drawer and pulled out a stick. Just about to ignite the white object, a message entered on his phone, he also undo his intention and put the object back and see who sent the message.

From Alina's mother, how did she forget that today Ranti's mother returned to Jakarta, she had promised to pick her up. Ranti's mom said she just took off, meaning she still has an hour. Hopefully it doesn't get stuck.

Max drives his car fast, he uses GPS to find a quiet lane, lucky he arrived on time, from the loudspeaker he heard that the plane from Jogja had just landed, he said, with a little running he headed for the arrival door,

Max circled his gaze looking for Alina, he was sure the girl must have picked up her mother, and he smiled as he saw the figure he was looking for sitting in one of the waiting chairs.

Max walked over to Alina, but his steps came to a halt as soon as someone approached the girl while handing over the bottle of drink he was carrying.

Orion

Max's jaw hardened at the sight before him, his hands clenched. Slowly he retreated his steps and looked for a safe place to hide. He did not want them to see his presence. He found a good place, from here he could still pay attention to their movements.

Seeing Ranti coming out of the gate, Alina immediately stood up and hugged her mother tightly.

" Mom, I miss," said Alina happily, Ranti stroking her daughter's hair full of affection.

" Mom also miss son, so mom quickly came home once Mama Angga came to help your mother,"

Ranti circulated her gaze around looking for someone she hoped to come with Alina.

" Mommy, this is Mas Orion, he helped Alina during the incident, and I know he is also her foster brother, Mr. Max," said Alina

Ranti realizes that there is someone else with Alina, and smiles and receives Orion's handshake, who kisses the back of her hand politely.

"Thank you son for helping mother's son, by the way Max where, how come you guys are not together, "

So Max is close to Alina's mother, I can't lose, I have to immediately take the heart of my future in-law, Orion's inner self

"Max is doing a lot of work, understand their company is doing a lot of projects, right Al," Orion is looking for support.

Alina just smiled faintly in response. He was sure Max knew his mother was coming home today, but the man didn't say anything yesterday. Besides what did she expect from Max, asking him to pick up mom?who is Alina.

"Let's go home mom, I can't wait to tell you about my niece," Alina switched the conversation while pushing her mother's suitcase. Orion rushes to get the suitcase out of Alina's hands.

Ranti nodded though in her heart she kept asking, is it true that Max is having a job, did not Max still reply to the message and said on his way to the airport, how could this be so.

While not far from there Max notices them with mixed feelings, he is angry because of Orion but he cannot blame Orion completely, he himself gives Orion a chance, if only he had been firm with his feelings, maybe the situation was not what it is now.

***

Still quiet, 😥...