Calista: Pursuing the Love of the CEO

Anxiety Disorder

"Shiit" as Julio said. Dropped himself into a chair and looked up at the ceiling.

Right too, dad. Sergio was angry because Julio didn't give him the right advice and just cornered him. But Julio is even selfish because he is afraid Sergio will be a bully in his relationship and Kalista.

Though it is about Sergio's life, his future which he has the right to choose but instead forced by Mami. This is not about the relationship of Julio and Kalista even though it will have an impact.

Did Julio, subconsciously, feel threatened at his sister who hitherto loved Kalista?

Or ... he was threatened for fear Kalista would actually turn to like Sergio too?

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To meet the Director, inevitably Kalista has to go to his workplace. And the workplace of the Director is now .. it's on campus.

Kalista gulped in fear even while she was still in the taxi. He felt his anxiety rising at an unnatural level and he knew it was because of Sergio. Sergio's anger and disappointment in him made Kalista feel that the world was more frightening than usual.

But Kalista has to come down. Must walk. Must pass through many crowds to—

"Haha, seriously lo, njir?!"

Kalista jerked unnaturally because the voice of someone laughing not on him. In Kalista's ear, it was like she was laughing because her friend told her that Kalista was a mistress.

Oh naw. It's creepy. Kalista shouldn't have come here. Kalista should have asked to meet somewhere else.

Why Kalista even—

"Palpitations, dyspnea, increased blood pressure." A hand suddenly touched Calista's neck, right at his pulse point. "Symptoms of panic attacks."

Calista.

"I think this will help." Dante, that guy, put headphones on Kalista's head, covered his ears with ear-bending rock music.

"Problem resolved. Hah, I am proud of my brilliant prowess."

Kalista was still in shock. But what makes him even more shocked, slowly Kalista felt a little calm even though his ears hurt due to loud music.

"Cook ...."

Dante raised an eyebrow. "Me?" The man pointed at himself. "Me" he said as clearly as possible on the lips so that Kalista could read his lips, "your bodyguard. Of course, I, protect you."

Ah, right too. Kalista has another bodyguard and not Agas but Dante.

"Huf." Kalista heaved a sigh of relief, feeling really calm. "The music is lacking, njir! My ears hurt!"

Dante even touched Kalista's forehead. "You should thank me first" he said, but kept lowering the volume. "Come, I'll take you to the Vice-Chancellor's room."

Indeed the One Billion bodyguard is not playing around. He even knew the purpose of Kalista without being told. Not only that, Dante held the ice-cold hand of Kalista. Warm hands Dante inevitably give Kalista a little energy to stop shaking.

Even though his legs are still a bit limp.

"You don't want to be here because of your past?" dante asked softly, but it still sounded vaguely between the music.

"At least a story?"

"What's? Of course not. Me and Agas have never spoken in my entire life." Dante laughs. "Narendra's bodyguards know all about his master, including feelings."

Also true. Agas used to be very sensitive to Calistas. Thought Kalista was because she was understanding, but it was all because she was highly trained and professional.

"Gue's scared." Kalista held Dante's hand tightly. "Gue somehow felt they were talking to me. Smoke me."

"It's called trauma that arises because of excessive emotions toward painful events."

Kalista. "Gue knows too!"

But Dante looked over and smiled. "Then it should be easy, right? Get rid of those excessive emotions."

Aha, Kalista forgot that Agas used to be heartless as well. He always used cruel means to get Kalista to turn on Rahadyan, making Kalista cry and hurt for the sake of 'control' Kalista's feelings.

Lissa was also heartless like Agas. No wonder Dante is too.

"That's it," replied Dante. "You didn't make it easy because you said it wasn't easy."

"Diem!"

Dante smile. "All right."

He was completely silent until they arrived in front of Miss Winnie's room. Kalista let go of Dante's hand, wanted to drive him away but Dante pushed the door open.

"Lo kok—"

"Hey, Winy, this kid needs help."

Bu Director—meaning, Miss Vice Rector looked at them in surprise. But upon seeing Dante, the woman immediately sighed.

"I told you my name was read Wi-ne."

"Well?" Kalista looked at the two of them. "Lo know the Director's Mom?"

Dante smiled innocently. "I'm his mother's son and his father's son."

There, Director's Mom slapped her forehead. "Dante, get out."

"alright. I'm just dropping off this kid. Oh, he's got an anxiety disorder so give him something comfortable to calm down with."

Miss Winnie stared at the man. "Get out."

Dante releases Kalista, retreating last, leaving the door closed.

*

Calistas since yesterday have been headaches with a variety of new information. Didn't he think that Bu Director who is the future stepmother—but not yet sure—turns have a sister. And his sister is Dante?

"You from Narendra yesterday, hm? About going to your mama's grave, that's a lie?" guess he's right from Dante's whereabouts.

Calista grimaces. "Sorry, Mom. You can't possibly say."

Ms. Director—oke, Kalista must get used to calling her Bu Winnie now even though she is really used to Bu Director— gazing at Kalista tired.

"You should have told me, Kalista. I will not tell Rahadyan if you just want to hire a bodyguard. Especially Dante."

"Mom, I really don't know she's Mom."

The woman puts a thin blanket on Kalista's body, hugging her because she remembers Dante's message. "Aren't you pa-pa?" ask him gently. "Telfon I want to come. If you pass out on the outside, I'll beat myself up because of you."

Calista smiled comfortably. He always thought that he would no longer feel the indentation of a mother after Mama left. But Miss Winnie's embrace never fails to make her comfortable.

"I fought with Sergio," whispered Kalista, telling him what he meant. "He said I was selfish and I knew he was. And so, I lied to him too. Actually, Mom, I'm with Brother Julio already having a kiss. But plis don't talk to Papa, Dad?"

Miss Winnie laughed. "Do you think I want to hear Papa you're screaming?"

"Hehe."

"Okay, the only story. I'm horrified."

Calista remained in his arms as he began to tell her everything he could. On him alone, Kalista could not lie any further so he said up to the details of his relationship and Julio.

"Do you think you're wrong?"

"Yes." Yeah."

"On what? About you diem-diem the same Mr. CEO or about ...."

"The matter of not understanding Sergio's feelings." Kalista. "I'm not wrong about Julio. I like him so it's my right."

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