
"What about the company?" Ask Mr. Salim. He was so happy to see his only child was married even though he was in a slump.
"Still trying to stand up Well." Daniel answered weakly.
Mr. Salim's hand was raised and rubbed Daniel's back gently. He understood the difficulties that were happening to Daniel now.
"We'll just go home. Help me manage the estate if Bella has graduated later." Tawar Mr. Salim. He had said it many times even though Daniel never wanted to.
"Not Well." Mr. Salim took a deep breath. He knew that Daniel would reject his wish.
"If so, let Daddy take care of Bella's living expenses for a while so you can focus on the company." Daniel turned his head and smiled, looking at Mr. Salim's wrinkled face.
"I'm grateful that you thought about that. But she's my wife and it should be if I'm responsible for her life. Even though I'll be in trouble later, I'll try. Never mind, no need to think too much about me. Pray that everything can go back to normal."
Mr. Salim sometimes did not understand, about the nature of the stone of Daniel, who had not been willing to accept his help since he had finished his education.
"Dad this is your parents, son. How can you not think of your life if you have this kind of trouble." Replied Mr. Salim trying to sulk.
"I'm a boy, not a girl. Not that I don't want to be helped, but once I'm dependent on something. I'd like to repeat it again and again." Mr. Salim fell silent while nodding." If I depended on Dad. What will my wife be? Maybe he will regret marrying a man who can only be a bitch. I beg you, Dad, don't talk about this anymore. I'll make your daughter happy. I promise you, I still remember how Daniel promised." Daniel smiled, and so did Mr. Salim. His hands stretched out again and patted Daniel's back gently.
"It feels like time is running fast, son. How could you think that old man."
"My life is old." Despite the difficulties, Daniel wanted to clear Mr. Salim's worries with his smile.
"Take the daughter's father well."
"No need for you to ask. I'll take good care of him."
While in the room, Bella is not fully learned. Heard clearly the conversation between Daniel and Mr. Salim.
There is a sense of pride when hearing Daniel's assertive words when he refused help from his father. But there is sadness, because Bella was burdened to see the difficulties that Daniel experienced.
Brother Daniel is excited so I have to be excited...
Bella smiled and started working on her PR. Every now and then his little hand checked his phone as he could not wait for news from Sari who promised him work.
Drrrr...
๐This is Emi Bella's sister. You chat yourself yes, I told him and he told me to give this number for more details.
๐Iya. Thanks though.
๐OK.
Bella put her cell phone back down and continued studying. After the PR was over, Bella immediately sent a short message to Emi.
Her lips were turned upside down, as Emi responded to her message quickly. Emi explains how the dropship system runs and it is easy to understand Bella who in fact has an intelligent brain.
๐I enter a group Yes Bell.
๐OK Brother. Thanks though.
๐ Equally.
Gee.. Must create account first to sell hehe .. I'm so excited...
Drrrr...
Bella clicks on the group invitation and sees the products she will sell later. While humming a little, Bella looked through the product photos and captions listed.
Real easy.. Tomorrow I'll set up a Vesbook account at school.. I don't want Brother Daniel to know...
"Have finished? Why play cell phone?" Bella turned her head while smiling strangely, seeing that Daniel was suddenly standing behind her.
"So Brother. PR is a little." Bella tidied up her stationery and put it in a bag.
"Change our clothes away, mumpung still afternoon." Ask Daniel to close the door. He sat on the edge of the bed and took a pile of money. After that, he put the rest of the money into the drawer.
"Where to go?"
"Buy clothes for you."
"Ahh lazy." Bella answered.
"Dad will scold me if you don't."
"That's why you're the brother. I told you that clothes don't matter. I can also wash every day and put it on again."
"You are reasoned." Daniel's Law. Bella laughed strangely as she confirmed the remark. He did not have much clothing after the fire. But, he didn't mind it either." C'mon baby. There can be no rejection." Daniel stood up and opened the closet door and took Bella's shirt and pants." Change clothes, we're leaving." Her dream is to put the shirt on Bella's lap.
"Seriously I'm being lazy out, brother."
"Come on.." Daniel forced Bella to stand up.
"My body suddenly went limp, brother." Canda Bella makes Daniel feel anxious.
"Ahh really, dear. Let me handle this." Daniel grabbed Bella by the nape and kissed her lips over and over again.
Because often Daniel showed her sweet treatment as now, making Bella feel used to it. He chuckled and let Daniel's lips kiss him so much.
"Still limp?" Daniel's question did not stop, but this time the kiss felt so soft that Bella began to lulled.
"Still Brother, even now it's getting weaker." As desired, Bella no longer closed her eyes when kissing. It makes her feelings stronger.
"Come baby. For Dad's sake, so he'll be happy." Diligent Daniel noticed every inch of Bella's face and still kissed her occasionally.
"Did you tell me?" Bella asked with both hands on Daniel's shoulder.
"Hm yes.. We'll buy something for dinner. How's it?"
"OKAY. Turn the body." Bella stood up straight and twisted Daniel's body to back him.
"Without telling me I don't want to see him yet, baby hehe." Canda Daniel chuckles.
"I'm not ready either." Bella took off her dress and replaced it with the clothes that Daniel had chosen earlier.
"So when are you ready?" Daniel asked as soon as he spoke, though Bella always took him seriously.
"After graduation. Is it too long? Didn't Daniel ask that often?"
"What yes? Sorry baby, maybe I forgot."
"Curtain! Too many reasons." Bella but smile." It's Brother."
Daniel turned his back and looked at Bella who had changed clothes. Hair that began to look longer, making Daniel feel if Bella more beautiful every day.
"Your hair is long?" Her hands lifted and began to caress the child's hair that was around her forehead.
"Yes Brother. I'm actually uncomfortable when it gets to my shoulders." Bella fixed her hair, but Daniel took a hair strap instead.
"It's more beautiful than this." Daniel grabs the comb and tidies Bella's straight hair.
"It's sultry Brother." Bella's protest never extended her hair to the shoulder.
"It won't be hot 'cause you love me." Bella blushed to hear the truth she felt now.
"Is this less long?" Bella asked in curiosity. The main goal is no longer to get the best value. But could soon graduate and make happy the adult man who stood before him.
"Hm longer, don't ever cut it. But if you don't want to, yes it's been enough, as long as it's not too short. We're leaving." Daniel kissed Bella's forehead for a moment and put down his comb.
"Short hair is simple. It doesn't take much time to brush." Daniel grabs Bella's shoulder and accompanies her to walk out.
"Are you lazy to comb it?"
"Yes, slightly. I'm less painstaking."
"Let me comb if that's the case."
"Hm you're happy brother." Reply Bella lirih.
"You should be happy too."
"I'm happy." Bella tightened her hand and stopped Daniel by pulling his arm." Not saying goodbye, sister?" The impression looked at the room that used to be in Lucas's residence.
"Dad is resting. I was saying goodbye, we're just leaving."
The two looked at each other and walked out. Mr. Salim opened the door to his room a little and peeked at the two with a smile.
I told you, there's nothing coincidental.. All misfortune or luck, has been outlined by God and must have a purpose. May you both be happy and able to get through this..
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Marco quickly closes his laptop when Fanny suddenly barges in. With a nervous face, he looked towards Fanny who was already standing beside him.
"Let's see." Fanny swiped the laptop and opened it. Seen so many photos of Bella stored in a file." Gosh darn. Why did you keep this girl Marco!" Fanny asked with a high tone of voice.
"Don't you know I'm in love with her?"
"If yes. You can what?!!" Marco replied firmly.
"Oh so.. Just keep doing that, if you want our hot video to spread." Threat Fanny.
"Just spread! Do what you like! I don't give a shit. If the company is destroyed, it's not just me who lost it but you!!" Marco pointed rudely making Fanny even more furious.
Damnit damnit!! Why did he threaten?
"I still love you Marco! Why don't you understand." The words just came out. While with Jim, Fanny often swore about Marco. He also does not understand why there is still a sense of annoyance when he finds out if Marco apparently likes Bella.
"I don't!" Marco stood up and pocketed
his cellphone. He grabbed the key and walked out leaving Fanny glued to look at it.
"What a good girl snot! Aghs! Why does my heart hurt!!" Fanny reaches for a cell phone to call Jim.
"Where.
"Still on the old job.
"You seen Bella?
"Hm. They're at the Mall now.
"Oh. So. Keep an eye on it rather than later Marco suspects.
"Yes dear.
Fanny ends her call and walks out of Marco's room. His face looked serious and did not even respond to the greetings of employees who were preparing to go home.
I wondered what Bella was like...
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Bella swallows her coarse saliva, as Daniel leads her to a bra and pants store. Of course Bella felt awkward if she had to buy such an item with Daniel.
"It's heavy, brother." Bella lirih. He was looking for a reason to refuse.
"It's light, dear. Don't reason too much."
"Son Bastian never drove me to buy this." Bella muttered. His face was even flushed even though he still imagined it.
"I'm Daniel, baby, not Bastian."
"But you're both men."
"How big is it? Let me buy you if you're embarrassed." Bella looked up and looked at Daniel with a strange face.
"Just like, brother. What difference? You keep buying it for me. Let me be with Sari and Erin tomorrow." Reject Bella still won't.
"Wait here. I'll estimate the size." Daniel stepped in without hesitation so Bella automatically followed him.
"Sister Daniel's crazy?"
"I love you so much, not because I'm crazy. I don't want your skin to be irritated anymore." With ease Daniel answered that, his eyes narrowed because he was smiling at the moment enjoying Bella's tense face.
"There are no men here. Is it not shameful?"
"I'm never ashamed, as long as I'm right. Quickly choose because it's useless if you refuse." Bella took a deep breath as she looked at the bra neatly arranged on the hanger. His manic glanced at Daniel, who was staring at him right now." If you don't want to vote, let me call the store clerk." Daniel is waiting.
"Yes. I choose." Slowly, Bella stepped forward followed by Daniel.
"Buy a few pieces baby, so you don't have to wash them every day."
"Yes Brother. Geek.." Daniel chuckles behind the mask, noticing Bella's annoyed face from the side.
"Sorry Brother. The stuff can be tucked away first." The officer stood beside the two. He felt sorry for Daniel who was carrying a lot of groceries, so he decided to tell Daniel if there was a daycare
"Oh, where's the deposit?" Answer Daniel kindly.
"There Brother." Designate the cashier's place.
"Honey. Wait a minute, I'll drop the stuff."
"Yes Brother." Whoa coincidence!! I'll choose quickly....
Bella takes the grocery bag and fills it with some bras and pants. While occasionally glancing towards Daniel who started walking towards him, Bella gave the grocery bag to the clerk who was standing not far from her.
"It's Brother." Speak quickly.
"Go to the cashier, sister."
"Em so." Bella smiled strangely then walked towards the cashier.
"Have you?" Daniel asked, watching Bella.
"Yes." Yeah." Bella passed Daniel by and put her groceries on the counter.
"It's so fast."
"Oh, Brother Daniel." Bella closed Daniel's eyes with both of her hands. He didn't want Daniel to see when the cashier dismantled his bra.
"Hehe, I won't peek. Don't be like this, you'll be tired." Daniel lowered Bella's hands and turned her back.
"Stay so Brother."
"Yes. Gosh.."
"That's three million seven hundred Kak." Bella looked at the total of her shopping.
"How many Sis?"
"Three million seven hundred." Deuteronomy.
"It's expensive." His mutter took out a shopping bag and checked the bandrol attached.
"Why?" Daniel asked, standing beside Bella.
"Too expensive.. Can I change brother."
"Can, please." Bella will carry her bag of groceries but Daniel quickly picks it up.
"How much?" Daniel asked again.
"Three million seven hundred." Daniel smiled behind a mask and pulled out his card because his cash was up.
"Why pay, brother? That's expensive for six pieces of underwear." Eluh Bella protested.
"Good if expensive. I want you to be comfortable wearing it."
"It's a pity for the money."
"Your skin is sensitive, baby. Than to have to see a doctor again." Bella was silent because she confirmed it.
"It's Brother." The cashier handed over the card and also the grocery bag.
"Hm.." Daniel smiled for a moment as he reinserted his card." We wrap the food and go home." Bella gave up and chose to come along. The two came out after picking up groceries at daycare.
Without them noticing, Jim followed him from earlier. Take some photos to leave them to Marco. After getting the materials for the report, Jim comes home so Fanny comes out of hiding.
Not only Jim, but since then Fanny is also stalking the togetherness of Daniel and Bella. He stared intently at the two. Especially knowing the reality if Daniel's attitude is now turning sweet. Unlike the old days who tend to be stiff also indifferent.
"She was even still clasping her hands with that much groceries!!" Let Fanny slow down." I'm not sure it's Daniel! How could such an abnormal man possibly change while with that ordinary girl!!" Fanny continued to follow in her second step with a hoodie jacket that covered her head.
"The place is quiet, baby. Do you eat here, let me pack it." Bargain Daniel before ordering.
"Yes.. Is Dad okay?" Bella is enchanted by the smell of chicken chrispy already smelled by her.
"It's okay. We eat here and then we wrap up for Dad."
"Again Brother."
"You wait at the table while waiting for the order, let me put the stuff in the car for a bit."
"Yes Brother." Bella sat down in one of the chairs.
"Beyond sweetheart.." Daniel ordered, then stepped out with the groceries. Fanny, who wanted to be sure, followed Daniel to the parking lot.
"Daniel." Fanny's greeting made Daniel look quickly.
~Riane
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