
The clump of weeds swayed in the twilight breeze. Irregular lake water waves are hit by wind coming from all directions. Six months of living in this city makes Della already know a lot of places that can release all the nested feelings in her heart.
Here, Della finished the twilight staring downstream - back and forth the small ship carrying its passengers to all destinations. Della stood on the side of the pier breathing as much oxygen as she could. What was on his mind, only he knew. The same lake where Nazia often spent time alone when tired.
Long enough pensive in that place, while enjoying the beautiful bias of twilight decorate the afternoon sky. Della flinched when the burly palm touched her shoulder. He turned his face aside to see the owner of the hand that had touched his shoulder. Della breathed a sigh of relief it turned out that the person was her own superior.
"What are you thinking ? Why here yourself. Where is Erik ?" Dias stared far away at the lake. He deliberately followed Della because the woman had been living in the office.
Della again cast her gaze towards the sea. "Erik out of town. Maybe tonight back, how do you know I'm here ?"
He put his two hands in his pants pocket and said. " I purposely followed you because I noticed you've been moody since, what's up with Della ?"
Della smiled faintly without looking.
"I'm okay, Sir ! Maybe, just tired..."
Dias nodded slowly to understand. Because the day is almost dark. Dias took the initiative to drive Della home.
"Come, I'll drive you home. Just call me my name just like Maura." Said Dias casually trying to erode the distance between superiors and subordinates. Even though Dias was aware that Della could not have her, at least they could be friends.
"But, my superior father, it would be inappropriate to call by name directly." Della Papar. He also does not want to be presumptuous or does not have manners towards his superiors.
Dias smiles. "That will only apply in the office, in an outdoor like this we can make friends. " Clearly staring at Della's black bead of eyes.
Della could see the earnestness in Dias's eyes, not only was it somehow hypnotizing her, for quite a while Della dived into the shady brownish netra staring at her.
"Alright, Di—dias. " Reply Della smiled awkwardly. He felt his face heated up and embarrassed because he had unconsciously dared to look directly at the eyes of his superior.
Dias smiled widely. " thank you. Let's go home, it's dark. " Take him while stepping.
They left the end of the pier joking and telling stories. The awkwardness that had existed just disappeared in the wind of the lake. Dias was happy to be friends with the woman who completely stole a lump of soft flesh on her body. Dias has fallen deeply into her feelings for Della. Even the woman next to him did not know.
Enough Dias alone knew how deep the feeling in his heart was at this moment. If not Erik the man who was close to Della, maybe Dias will take a step forward rather than stay in place or let his heart hurt.
Dias' car drove off the location. He drove his car at a below average speed. As if I don't want to run out of time for both. Not wanting silence to permeate the atmosphere, Dias tuned a romantic song. I hope it will be a memory someday. If he's ever been with Della listening to that song. "Del, before we go home we eat first huh..." Take him to the side.
"Okay, I'm hungry too. Maybe until my apartment is lazy to cook." Della chuckled in agreement with Dias's invitation.
They stopped at one of the simple restaurants, Dias not want to invite Della to a classy restaurant, but he was not a voter who important food clean, healthy and delicious.
"We're eating here, do you want ?" Dias hasn't turned off the car engine. He must make sure that the woman with him does not feel disappointed with his choice.
"I'm not picky the most important place is clean, comfortable and the food fits on the tongue. "
Dias nodded and turned off his car engine. The two of them entered the restaurant shortly after the resto employees came to them. After ordering the food the two asked each other questions and answers about each other's personal lives.
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The Family Z Residence
Erik just arrived from out of town. He and Zevin today attended an important meeting there. His tired face is very visible even though Erik and Zevin bring a private driver. However, it was quite draining on their journey. Erik tried to call Della but was not answered. He again opened a paper bag containing souvenirs typical of the city he visited. Erik bought it for Della.
"Where are you, Del ? I'm worried about you." Erik muttered to himself before deciding to go to the bathroom.
Erik stood under the shower soaking his body. His mind was on Della. He was worried about it for fear of something happening. Della is his responsibility. After the shower, Erik joined the dining table with family Z.
Erik ate quickly as he hurriedly. He can't wait to see Della, Erik is very afraid of bad things happening to the woman considering she only lives alone in the apartment.
"Sister, I'm going to Della's apartment for a second. Since then, his phone has not been able to be contacted. These days he often feels restless." Pamit Erik wiped his mouth with a tissue.
On the way Erik drove his car at an average speed, not forgetting the souvenirs he bought earlier in the day. In her heart pray that nothing happens to Della. After a few minutes of driving, Erik arrives at the apartment he used to live in with Zevin. Unexpectedly, Dias' white car also stopped right behind his car.
Erik immediately got out of his car because he felt he recognized the car behind him. Seeing the figure of Erik who came out, Dias felt bad for taking Della to dinner without telling Erik. Della just kept quiet before getting out of the car, she also felt bad for Erik. Because he came there but he did not exist.
"Where are you guys from ?" Erik asked after Dias and Della got out of the car.
"Sorry, I'm not letting you take Della out to eat. Just after coming home from the office, I took Della to eat and take a short walk. Don't be mad at him." Obviously Dias hopes Erik isn't mad at Della.
"No problem, just relax." Reply Erik smiled faintly. One thing Erik could see tonight, Dias's attention and care were unusual. Himself and Dias are almost as easy to be close personally to women especially new to know him.
"Why not call me if you want to come here ?" Ask Della slowly. Not daring to look at Erik's face, he just lowered his face feeling guilty.
"Your phone can't be reached, I'm just here to make sure you're okay. Dias thanks for bringing Della and taking her to eat. " Erik is calm. There was no angry look on his face or upset in his tone.
Dias blinked a few times. " Aren't you mad at me ?" Ask to convince.
Erik smiled faintly. " Why am I angry ? I was thankful that someone other than me was watching. That means many care about Della "he said casually.
"Sorry, my phone is dead." Said Della just checking her phone.
" Come upstairs. I'll go home, rest ! If anything happens call me, it's for you. " Erik handed the paper bag in his hand and turned and got into his car leaving the place
Dias became even more unwell, was Erik really not angry at her ? Not wanting to let Della ride on her own, Dias escorts Della all the way to her unit.
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Erik decides to go home because his body needs rest. The light of the street lights made Netra Erik catch the figure of a woman standing in front of the pharmacy with an anxious face. Erik's heart whispered to stop there. He rushed down and approached the woman
"Morror." Greet Erik as he approached. He could see this woman looking very anxious even her random appearance. His tired face was visible.
Maura turned to the origin of the voice and her lips smiled faintly, after coming from the beach that time. Maura chose to stay away from Erik so as not to fall too deeply into his pain. " Erik's. " The reply is soft.
Erik sighed softly before speaking back. "Why is it here ? You sick ?"
"I'm not sick, I just bought some medicine for my mom." Maura said, showing the plastic in her hand.
"Your mother is sick again ? " Task Erik seriously. I don't know if he wants to know more about the condition of Sila's mother.
"Yes, he said this morning dizzy. I just found out when I got home." Answer Maura. There was sadness seen by Erik. Surely Sila's mother didn't tell Maura at all.
Without asking again Erik said
"Come home ? Show me your address ?" He opened the car door next to the steering wheel and let Maura into it.
"Ha ? No need to bother ! I can go home by myself. My house is close to here on foot." Reject the delicate Maura. Right now Maura really does not want to engage anything to Erik other than regarding Della's memory.
Erik clucked in annoyance, this woman could have refused his help at such a tight moment. "Self in or I'm forcibly !" The threat was accompanied by a sharp look from Erik's eyes.
Maura stutters. "A—aku came in alone." He went straight in. His chest was pounding until Maura repeatedly exhaled. This is the second time, he and Erik one car and both. Maura was nervous and broke out in cold sweat. Rather than being forced it was better to think so.
Erik glanced for a moment at Maura who directed his gaze out the window then said. "Is the view behind the window more beautiful than the person next to you ?"
"Haa ? A—apa ? " Maura suddenly looked dumb and deaf. Still don't understand why Erik has been talking so much lately.
" We're up !" Erik said to shut down his car engine. Without being asked to come out to follow Maura who came out first from the car.
"Eh ??l Ke—why are you coming ? Don't bother yourself. I can do it myself !" Maura was surprised because Erik suddenly stood beside her as he opened the door. Erik didn't touch her, he was deliberately waiting for Maura to open the door