Home For My Soul

182|Friends or Opponents

~Amarily~

Once I knew she had something to do with Nisa, then I assumed this was one way for me to figure out her weakness. The man sent a message once we became friends on social media. I don't know why he was suddenly interested in me.

He couldn't possibly not have seen the ring I was wearing on my finger or seen a picture of me with Theo on my account. How to talk like a man is interested in a woman. Bizarrely. Nisa couldn't have had anything to do with this. We have no business anymore.

I checked her posts that tagged Nisa and found nothing strange. They only attend family events or joint invitations. I knew Bastian was a model and didn't realize that he was also on the show. The day that Sister refused the perfume of Rahma. Could Rahma have something to do with this?

“You can sit here. I'll be in that room for you. Don't go anywhere. Theo can be angry if something bad happens to you,” said Brother Jericho seriously.

I'm laughing a little. “I can take care of myself, Brother. Just chill. Go.” I half pushed her towards where her dressing room was.

Gino followed Brother into the room, while I went to the table to pick up some snacks and bring him to the chair. There is a table too, so I can calmly put my plate, my notes, and Brother's gadget.

The point he chose was indeed very precise, as I was not bothered by the shouts of the staff giving each other the instructions for the preparation of the shoot. I can answer incoming calls clearly and answer messages calmly.

“I know you must be here!” greet a man. I raised my head and met Bastian. “Ah, sorry. Are you working?” He glanced at the phone that was stuck to my right ear. I nodded, so he left.

I knew she and Rahma would be in this place, therefore, I came deliberately. Once clutching the oar, two three islands were surpassed. I was again busy with my work after the man walked into a special dressing room for her. Why is he approaching me?

The shooting started at exactly ten o'clock. Brother and Bastian did a photo shoot together as well as a single within two hours. I smiled at how cool my sister was posing and followed the instructions of the photographer and style director.

Right at lunchtime, Rahma came bearing fruit for everyone. It seems like he knows Big Brother won't want to touch if he's carrying sugary or greasy food. I only looked from afar as he tried hard to attract Big Brother's attention.

“For you,” said Gino who gave me a lunch box.

“Thank you.” I accept it with pleasure.

The kind man sat by my side. “I hope you feel at home working with Jericho.”

“Very at home,” I replied. “May you too.”

“I wouldn't be his assistant for the last three years if I didn't feel at home.” He opened his food box. “The attitude is good and the pay is good. He always took me out of town with him. All accommodation is covered. Who wouldn't be grateful to have such a loyal boss? The drawback is only one. He is very disciplined and chatty.”

“You realize I could have brought all this to him, ‘kan?” godaku's.

“Please. He couldn't have fired me just for being honest.”

We chatted casually while eating lunch. In contrast to Brother and the rest of the crew, our lunch was borne by Brother Jericho. Gino who usually orders via delivery message. He never asked me what I wanted, but I was sure, Big Brother told him.

I calmly saw Brother get a good assistant. Hopefully it will continue to be so. Because I often hear bad news about assistants or managers who disappoint people he has served for years.

As long as the photo shoot was still going on, neither Big Brother nor Bastian could chat with me. They should always be close to the staff. Me and Gino who can come near them while on a break. But I chose not to interrupt Brother's work.

“We agreed not to be near each other. Why are you always there where I am?” Rahma stood near me. “Do not refute. I know you only came to see Brother Jericho where I will also come.”

“You realize I'm his assistant, ‘right? I just follow orders. My boss said come, then I come. My boss says do enough from home, I stay home.” I looked at him in wonder. Wow, my acting is okay too.

“When Big Brother rejects you later, I will be there, seeing your hopes crushed,” reply me.

He's laughing a little. “Kak Jericho will not be able to resist, Amarylis. I'm holding an ace that he won't be able to beat.” He wiped his long hair from his shoulders to his back, then rejoined the staff.

Ace Card? Huh. If it was true that he had such an important thing, why would he wait so long to declare love? He must have just bullied me. Even if he really had something that could get him to get Big Brother, I would do everything to prevent that from happening.

“Finally, finished also.” Bastian was sitting in the chair next to me. “You will definitely be escorted Richo.”

“I have my own vehicle,” I said, reminding.

“Ah, yes. You already said that when we met at the cafe.” He brought himself closer. “How much salary did Richo give you as his assistant? I'd like to pay triple if you want to work for me.”

“Sorry, we have signed a contract.” I saw Gino start to get ready, then I also packed my luggage into the bag.

“I'll pay the penalty.” He hasn't given up.

“It will smear my reputation later while working for another. People will think I'm unfaithful to one boss for money. No, thank you,” reject me.

He smiled, then looked at me intently. “Assistant Richo is indeed very loyal to him. She's lucky.” He's laughing a little. “You must have thought I had a bad plan approaching you. You are not wrong, but not the plan against you.”

“If you have a grudge against Brother Jericho and intend to use me, my answer is not.” I'm standing. If he knew our true relationship, he wouldn't have lured me to betray my own brother.

“I know Nisa and her friends bully you at school,” she said, surprising me. “I hate him for insulting my profession every time we attend family events.”

“Clear talk. I don't have time to serve a fussy guy,” I said, impatient.

“I have a reputation to keep, so I can't touch him.” Bastian looked over with a meaningful smile. “You have a respected husband, must have many connections that can help if you need services to cover the scandal.”

“Heh, I also have a reputation to keep.” I can't accept that he's underestimating my reputation.

“You want me to tell you how to drop him or not?” He crossed both hands in front of his chest. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime offer. If you don't want to, I'll keep my distance from you.”

I looked at him carefully. He looked honest and his friendly manner of speaking seemed to have become his habit. He didn't do that with me. If it's true that he approached me to take down Nisa, then he must have a secret.

He was the only person I didn't know was his weakness. Could this be my way of avenging his evil deeds against me and Amaryllis? But I'm not entirely sure Bastian was telling the truth. He could have set me up.

“What's your plan?” I decided to listen to him first.

“Do you know his bad habits during school?” I shook my head slowly, because I did not know anything as Amarylis. “He will meet with his friends on Thursday. Her fiance is out of town, so she thinks she's safe.

“You just came first to see the situation. Then please think of what plan is best to repay his deeds to you.” He stands. I looked up because of our striking height difference. “Think carefully, then tell me what your answer is.”

“Why are you doing this?” I was full of suspicion. “I can't believe you want to take down your own relatives just for insults. You're not setting me up or Theo?”