FORBIDDEN TO FALL IN LOVE

20. Terms

A boisterous night in Valeda's apartment, ending in the defeat of Celine and Kris. They both chose to give up and follow Valeda's will. Although it is impossible to make Daniel a man equal to Valeda, they will try to make Daniel an upper class person.

It was a beautiful morning, as usual in June. School children are getting busy preparing to return to their school. The streets are getting crowded.

Valeda, who did not want to be stuck in traffic, had been in his office since half-seven in the morning. He did not want to spend his precious time on the crowded streets of the capital.

"Coffee, Val," Celine walked into his room, carrying a cup of coffee as usual.

Bitter black coffee is part of the morning ritual that Valeda must live to get the spirit in living today.

"Have you read the employee's complaint for the past month?" ask Celine. He's giving Valeda coffee cups.

"Thank you" Valeda accepted and immediately sipped her bitter coffee. The delicious taste and aroma of coffee makes Valeda feel fresh. "They don't complain. They give advice about the end of the year."

"What's? End of year event?" Celine laughed at hearing that. "But it's June."

Valeda chuckled. "Isn't that good? That means they enjoy working here, until they don't know what to put in the complaint box" Valeda said.

"Well..." Celine sat down on the couch in front of Valeda's desk. "Maybe there is nothing they complain about right now. And you know they're busy thinking about the end of the year."

Valeda leaned back in her chair. "That means, the recreation room we make, there are benefits. We have to add some outdoor activities. They should not be saturated with their work" Valeda said. He knew that the workload he gave to the people he chose was very heavy.

"Val, about Daniel..." Celine changed the subject. "Actually, I'm still worried about your decision."

"Why worry? Aren't you used to do whatever I asked, and the results are satisfactory?" ask Valeda.

"But that's a different thing, Val," Celine replied. "I did it because it made sense. I think it's possible and I can handle it."

Valeda gnawed at his throbbing forehead. "Is it impossible to make Daniel an admired man?"

"He can't keep up with you overnight" Celine tried to resuscitate Valeda. "I've been thinking about it all night. Too many loopholes to knock you out in front of him."

"really?" Valeda still didn't want to give up.

Celine did not answer. He could only pray in his heart that Valeda would believe his words. Celine had already thought of the best way to manipulate Daniel's identity, but she was too scared if it backfired for Valeda later on.

Their hard work during this time will immediately fall due to just one small mistake. However clever a squirrel jumps, there must be times when he falls too. Same with them. Celine believes that Kris and Valeda will keep their mouths shut. But who knows what will happen in the future?

"All right, I understand" said Valeda.

Celine sighed in relief at her best friend's reply. "I'll find another way to introduce Daniel."

"I have an idea" Valeda smiled obliquely. "If people have a hard time accepting Daniel's identity, I'll make them romantic dramas."

"What do you mean romantic drama?" ask Celine.

"You remember that teen novel we read back when we were in High School?"

"Romeo and Juliet?" terka Celine's.

Valeda. "Why didn't I think about that story?" he said while laughing. "I'm going to make a drama, where a princess falls in love with a commoner. Besides, Daniel's a good man. He deserves to be loved."

"But..." Celine was still doubtful. "If Daniel is hurt?"

"That's the compensation he should receive. Agreeing to help me doesn't mean that everything that happens is a good thing" Valeda replied. "After all, the chances of Daniel turning down my offer are very small. He needs money, and I have it."

"We still have to talk about this with Daniel" Celine said. "We need to prepare ourselves for the bad things that might happen."

"Evote him here. I'm busy, there's no time to go anywhere." Valeda grabbed his coffee, then sipped it a lot, before opening the map in front of him.

***

Celine went to Daniel's orphanage this morning to do a field survey and asked Daniel for his opinion on some people who are experts in gardening. The discussion lasted for almost three hours because Daniel wanted a person who could keep the quality of his vegetables the same as when he was caring.

Afterwards, Celine invites Daniel to go to Valeda's office and discuss the contract. Daniel ends up in front of Valeda's office this afternoon.

"Why daydream? Come on, meet Miss Valeda," call Celine from the main door.

Daniel's coming after Celine. He was preparing to meet Valeda. It's no secret that Valeda's fame has reached every ear as a successful young entrepreneur.

Daniel, who was following Celine, apparently attracted the attention of many employees in the building. How not? Celine, who is the right hand of the building owner, walks with a strange man who looks sober. Daniel did wear his best clothes, but not necessarily it was looked upon favorably among the people in expensive suits.

Daniel tried to ignore the questionable views of those around him. He's trying to focus himself on the contract that Valeda is going to talk about. "You said, Miss Valeda is busy. Is it okay I came here?" daniel asked as they entered the elevator.

"Miss himself asked you to come," Celine replied.

"Cel," Michael who happened to be behind Celine, whispered to Celine. "Who?"

"That's great, uh!" Celine whispered back.

The three employees standing behind Celine, scrutinized Daniel closely. Not many people entered with Celine. That is, that person is an important person because it is escorted by Celine herself.

The five of them came out on the top floor. Celine's three henchmen, went straight to their respective desks, although they were still curious about Daniel's figure.

Celine leads Daniel to Valeda's room. "Miss?" call Celine while knocking on the door.

"Lake in!" answer Valeda from within.

Celine opened the door, then nodded at Daniel, asking him to come in to see Valeda. Daniel followed Celine's cue and entered the room.

"Here," Valeda raised his hand when he saw Daniel enter in in a daze. "Sit there" Valeda pointed to the sofa in front of his desk. "Wait a minute, I'm still in the call" he added, then got back busy with the phone in his hand.

Valeda did not let his guests wait long, although the phone he was receiving was very important.

"I'm sorry, I'm a long time ago" Valeda said, sitting in front of Daniel. "I'm doing a lot of work, so I can't get to your place."

"It's a good thing I was still home when Miss Celine came. I have a vegetable delivery schedule every Friday. Miss, you better call me first" replied Daniel.

Valeda was silent for a moment when she heard Daniel's reply. He did send Celine without any notice this morning. But, Daniel's answer was a bit surprising. "Usually, people will say 'it's okay, Miss, I'm being restless' if I apologize" Valeda said.

"really? I'm not good at small talk like that" replied Daniel kalem.

Valeda looked at Daniel. "I like your honesty. But, when you accept our courtship contract, you have to lie as best you can."

"I will work as well as I get paid" Daniel replied steadily.

"Good!" Valeda agreed. He had already prepared a contract with enough nominal for Daniel and his orphanage. "Before that, let's have lunch first. I'm starving." Valeda handed Daniel a lunch box.

Daniel received the box that was presented to him. He glanced at Valeda first before opening the lunch box.

"By the way, I want to confirm the main terms of our contract," Valeda spoke before bribing a spoonful of rice into his mouth.

"What's that?" ask Daniel.

"It is forbidden to fall in love" Valeda replied quickly.

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