Behind the Rain and Memories

26. Max's anger

Alina's personality is unique, among the many women Max meets only Alina who has a different character like most people. According to Max, the girl is like a nano-nano, a lot of taste in a pack.

Sometimes Alina becomes a mature figure, other days she is a cheerful girl who is chatty, sometimes silly, sometimes stubborn and loud, other times she is childish and spoiled, sometimes she is, but behind all the characters he has Max knows surely Alina is a sincere figure.

As now, a real proof of Alina's sincerity in her friends. Max accidentally eavesdropped on the conversation of the three girls out there who spent the rest of the time resting huddled, lucky that the door of the room was not closed tightly. So he can listen.

" I don't use excuses, just have to go, point not use coma," Alina told Gladys, making the girl can't wart. Gladys instead refused to come along, but given her attitude the other day she felt unworthy of Alina's kindness.

But not Alina name if she can not melt the atmosphere, her friendly attitude makes people who had hated to switch sympathy, in a matter of twenty-four hours the office atmosphere back conducive.

" But Al, I don't have any money, you know how to do it yourself" complained Gladys Nelangsa, let alone for the holidays, for his own needs Gladys would think repeatedly, Namira is still recovering.

Alina instead of not knowing the state of Gladys, she invited Gladys and Tasya precisely because she wanted to share happiness, especially on Gladys. As a friend he was concerned at a young age, Gladys was faced with great responsibility.

And once the company issued an announcement about the year-end holiday schedule, he immediately sparked the idea to invite his friends to Bali for three days.

Usually Alina ended the turn of the year with Bryan or his family, but this year is different, on the other hand the mother was lazy to travel, he also invited his two friends in the office, he was also willing to invite Sarah, before he also wanted to invite Sarah, bryan's sister let it get more crowded, unfortunately Sarah said there was a plan of her own.

" I don't want your money here, the important thing is that you come along, I've prepared everything,"

" Keep lodging, tickets, meals, transport, how? all that money Al," Tasya moved his thumb and forefinger together, he himself was also eleven twelve with Gladys, becoming the backbone of the family. Vacation is a rare thing, but he was lucky enough to have attended several office gatherings outside the city including Bali.

Unlike Gladys who has never been anywhere, let alone he has only been working in this company for a year.

Alina laughed at Tasya's expression.

" I've said I take care of it, at most I only handle tickets and pocket money, if lodging, transport and food, already borne by Aditya, Kak,"

Tasya patted his eel, he just remembered that one of Alina's sisters lived there.

" So you treat us to Al?" Tasya.

Alina nodded her head steadily. Only then did Tasya and Gladys express his delight. The two of them hugged Alina and kissed the girl's cheeks together.

" Thank you Al, you are indeed our kind friend" Tasya said happily.

" Udah, already, ntar others hear I'm not good," sidelines Alina sultry, instead of releasing them even more tightened embrace. Luckily the others have not returned from lunch.

The triumvirate resumed work with vigor. Especially tonight they're going to attend the banquet. So they have to finish all the job desk on time.

Mr. Leo held his wedding anniversary party with his wife in one of the star hotels, in addition to inviting company colleagues, all employees were also invited.

" You didn't forget to bring a change of clothes, did you, Al?"asked Gladys, then Alina could not get the info that was spread through a chat group, because it was Mahira, the girl was expelled from the group. So this morning Gladys sent a message, as a form of apology.

" Udah dong, anyways want to go back and forth tired," replied Alina began struggling with her laptop.

To be honest Max was disappointed to hear Alina's plan, he was willing to invite the girl to celebrate the turn of the year together, but seeing the joy on the face of Tasya and Gladys he did not have the heart.

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Alina and her three best friends entered the ballroom where the party was held, the atmosphere in the magnificent room was already crowded by the guests.

When the presence of the three invited the attention of the men, they were amazed by the beauty of the young girls, especially Alina who looked charming in a simple but elegant evening dress.

A long dress of maroon red silk plus belt that emphasizes her slim waist into Alina's choice. The fact is not how beautiful the dress that makes the men do not stop staring until gulping saliva many times, but the top of the dress in the form of a decolette makes the neckline and white shoulders of the girl exposed, not to mention Alina curled her hair up. Perfect.

Max's jaw tightened when he saw the hungry gazes of the men, if only he had the right, it was certain that he would take Alina away from here or ask her to change into a more covered outfit.

He was not Bryan, who was proud when Alina looked like she was now. Not to compare, but as long as he pegged Alina all this time, he knew for sure how Bryan tastes when inviting the girl to attend a banquet.

Max doesn't like his own to be enjoyed by others even though it's just a gaze, he knows the contents of the brains of men who like to make women beautiful and smooth to fantasize. And he wouldn't be willing if Alina became the object of their filthy thoughts.

" Let your eyes down bro, lest you hit people, remember this is your boss's party" said Adrian who from earlier noticed the direction of his sohib view. Adrian came as a representative of Mulia Jaya because Papi Max, Mr. Hardi was abroad.

He knew full well the cause of Max's current anger, especially if it wasn't for Alina's tantalizing appearance. Adrian did not deny, Alina is very beautiful. In Adrian's opinion there is nothing wrong with Alina's clothes, still within reasonable limits. At this banquet many women who dress more openly even some seem fun. What distinguishes him is that Alina's aura is more radiant, that's why she's the center of attention. Lucky Orion did not come, if you come, maybe Max is getting up.

Meanwhile, Alina and her two best friends seemed to enjoy the atmosphere, while enjoying the dishes that had been provided. They exchanged stories.

Unexpectedly someone approached the three of them, a man in a silver formal suit with blond dyed hair developed a smile.

" Good night ladies, may I join you?" sweep while lowering the body .

" Include me Zaky, the chief director of Bintang Property," he said again, extending a hand, unwillingly accepting the handshake in turn

" Hey baby still remembers me, "welcome Zaky while looking at Gladys who had lowered her head earlier.

Alina frowned.

" Do you know each other?" tanyanya wants to know.

"Of course, know well isn't it Gladys?"

Gladys did not reply, the girl looked agitated. Alina was sure something was wrong. Moreover, the man's gaze now seemed to intimidate Gladys.

Alina also smelled a pungent alcohol scent from the man's mouth, it seemed like Zaky was drunk.

" I'm sorry, you made my friend uncomfortable, sir, maybe you should leave us" Alina said.

Zaky laughed.

" I'm not comfortable how, just ask your friend this lady, I almost lost a hundred and fifty million overnight because of her work,"

Alina doesn't understand, "You mean?"

" Guess yourself, what else can a girl do overnight to earn a lot of money, other than to sell herself," Zaky squinted, from the beginning of seeing Gladys at this party he had indeed intended revenge.

" Please take care of your words, sir, or you will regret slandering my friend" Bela Alina said.

" Wow afraid, what you will do, I'm sure you with your friend it makes no difference, "

Plaque, Plaque

Alina lost her temper, the man had already insulted her pride. When the atmosphere that had been boisterous became silent, all eyes were fixed on Alina standing up.

" Take your word sir or you'll regret it,"

Zaky rubbed his painful jaw from the slap. He did not accept the treatment of the girl. Her hand was raised to reply to Alina but before she threw out a punch, a hand held back.

Zaky turned his head then shook his head in a scornful gesture.

" You again" he said annoyed

" I apologize to them if you still love your life" Max said, tightening his grip on the man's wrist.

" Come man, don't be pretentious to be a hero yesterday you changed my money to make up for Gladys it's not impossible that you fucked her, and now you're defending her friend, I admit she's much prettier than Gladys, I think she's also wild in bed, Hehehe," Zaky's raving becomes more and more .

Bukhari.buk.buk.

Max chases Zaky out and gives him no chance to defend himself. People just watch not dare to break up, In a state of anger Max looks terrible.

Seeing Zaky was battered then Adrian and Morgan separated them and took Zaky away from there.

Max approached Alina, he opened the suit he was wearing and attached it to the girl.

" I'll take you home" Max said coldly and grabbed Alina's hand and took her out.

" Gladys..Tasya" said Alina confused.

" Adrian will take care of them,"

Alina did not say another word until Max drove off.

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