Forced Loving

chapter 72

once again for the umpteenth time, Alika's earnestness and loyalty to Zain was tested.

Alika's heart and feelings are right in playing.

The seat of honor is available only for the core families of the guests of honor.

Which means no seats for Alika. Zain was about to stand up when he realized Alika was not getting her right.

But Alika shook her head to Zain while raising one hand as a sign that she was fine.

Alika slightly stepped back and took a standing position not far from Zain to sit down, he also stood among the other invited guests who did not get a seat of honor like himself even though he was not so clearly mingled because he was constrained by his trauma.

Alex immediately took a close position with Alika although not so close. He also saw the movement of two women who seemed to control Alika.

Understand Alex now, there are others who also take care of Alika's safety.

Zain's personal assistant breathed a sigh of relief

Once again great master Zain revealed a faint smile.

while Nadira glanced at Alika, there was a little bit of a pinch in his heart seeing the existence of Alika who seemed to be completely denigrated by Zain's grandfather.

Nadira felt her heart raging, she was happy because now she was the one sitting beside Zain as the guest of honor of Zain's companion and only she was recognized as Zain's wife. But his heart also hurt to see Zain's attention was only on Alika.

Not to mention there is a sense of heartlessness to see Alika treated like that.

Simultaneously, he saw several people he knew as his family's personal bodyguard were among the other guests present.

Nadira scrunched his forehead

" Ramos.." Nadira sizzled very slowly.

Maybe it was his papa who had intentionally sent that person to keep him safe. Thought Nadira.

The event began, the big names of the Zain and Nadira families are very obvious in acknowledging its existence. Many times the family name is called as a big and most influential businessman.

Both are considered the most suitable and phenomanal pair. The same from well-respected families and reliable business people.

both in Gadang gadang will be the next best couple businessman. Continuing success and increasingly raising their family flag in the business world.

Zain was very uncomfortable many times he looked at Alika standing up, and many times Alika nodded her head calming Zain from afar.

The peak event began, the name Zaidan Almeer Al Kahfi is called the most influential young entrepreneur and his success in rebuilding his family business that had colabs in just one year was very recognized and increasingly catapulted his name.

Zaidan was asked to go up on the podium following the grandfather who had been there first.

Accompanied Nadira who stepped on his side while holding on to Zain's arm made a thunderous applause filled the grand event.

The elusive voice was so clearly heard for the two people.

Alika stared unblinkingly at Zain who was standing face to face on the stage of honor there.

He could not deny.although he tried to sincerely accept, but still she is an ordinary woman.

His heart ached like it was sliced open. Seeing the man she loved standing with another woman.

" being by his side will only sow thorns in your life Alika.." Someone suddenly made a sound beside Alika.

Alika turned her head and spontaneously slightly kept her distance with the owner of the voice.

" he...!! " said Alika slowly.

Ricko turned his head and looked at the woman of his tribe. A moment of regret was really reflected in his eyes.

" i'm sorry.really, I beg you to forgive me. I was blind because of my own feelings for you.." continued Ricko full of regrets, he really wanted to bring the girl in his arms.

But really.he died holding back that feeling. He did not want to repeat the same mistake.

" if you knew.since the day I expressed my feelings for you at that time.I never again felt the way I felt for you for another woman. I can't erase your name in my heart." It hurt Ricko to express his feelings to the woman in his smping who was still keeping a distance from him.

Alika did not answer at all.

" please ask Alika.Go with me, with her really will only make a wound in your heart.."

" there is a great responsibility on his shoulders.thousands of lives depend on him. Realize your presence on his side will only cause a scandal that affects his family business." continued Ricko.

" I swear my whole life I'll just leave it to you "Ricko really asked with all his heart, he didn't mind the possibility of someone else listening to all the words he said.

And sure enough, there were some people who heard all of his words. Especially Alex.

Zain's personal assistant even clenched tightly onto his hand. If this wasn't in a formal event like this, he'd have finished Ricko by now.

How dare the man express his feelings for the wife of the person especially that person is Zaidan Almeer Al Kahfi.

Especially persuading the wife of others to go with him.

Alex shudders in horror at Zain's situation without Alika. I don't know what crazy that guy is.

Alika could be heard taking a deep breath and exhaling it slowly.

" thank you for how you feel about me, I really thank you. I know you're not an ordinary person, you have a position just like him. It's not easy for you to tell me all this..." Alika is speaking slowly.

" Alika ..I beg you to think again.there are thousands of lives hanging on his shoulders. He couldn't let go of everything and chose you "Ricko still wants to express his wishes.

" i really understand that Ricko.and I'm also very grateful because you are willing to remind me.but please, let me with my choice.." replied Alika. Actually he confirmed Ricko's remarks about Zain's great responsibility on his shoulders.

But choosing to leave Zain, it means he must be ready to see the man die. And he's really not ready for that.

He proved Zain's strength several times.

" i can't let you waste your own life, Alika.I love you so much, really, please come with me. Both of us open a new page of our lives "Ricko keeps trying to win Alika's heart.

Alika who started to feel pain in her body because of Ricko's fairly close distance to her slightly shifted.

" i beg Ricko.keep your boundaries "the word is finally spoken from Alika's lips. A beautiful woman stepped up and stood between the two.

Ricko was about to get closer to Alika, but again, another woman also approached and increasingly made Ricko and Alika apart.

And at the same time Ricko caught the movement of some people who seemed to continue to pay attention to Alika since.

The handsome man thought...Surely Zain asked people to pay attention to Alika.

Ricko finally relented ..he did not want to make Alika again hate him too deep problems with Zain even before he was able to reach Alika's heart.

For now let's just get here.

But he will not give up.he will still pursue the love of the woman. No matter who is behind the woman now, she will wait until the time comes.

 Ricko sighed slowly.

" well Alika.sorry me, but please consider what I said. I sincerely love you.I hope someday you will consider my love for you" said Ricko then who can still be heard by Alika.

Alika herself is seen cupping her hands in front of her chest while nodding her head for a moment.

Then he turned his eyes back to Zain who was still standing on the podium. And his eyes met with the gaze of Zain's eyes which of course Zain stared unbrokenly at him from earlier.

And indeed the interaction made Nadira die to resist jealousy and anger.

The woman's eyes did not escape to notice Alika, although a smile was on her lips.but indeed she kept embers in her chest.

The gaze of the eyes that for some people means a look of happiness and sincerity. But the truth is....

Nadira's gaze was like a poisoned arrow ready to stick in Alika's heart. Nadira is right now beating the war drums to Alika.

He promised not to let go of Zaidan. For him now...Zain was his and it was not his habit to let go of what had been his.

At least that's the motto his family taught him.

" keep what is yours.because it is a duty "a teaching that Alika always remembers from her father.