I Borrowed Him
Arielle the Remaining
Late in the afternoon in a hill far from the city center, a house with a towering fence followed the contours of the hills. A luxurious house that became a residence for the Gates family saw a lot of guards who traveled around the area of the house, really not a house that looks friendly to guests.
In one room, Jester, Naomi, William, Marrie, and Jessica were sitting on the sofa with serious faces talking about something very important, julius was still standing at the door that was the entrance into the closed room. Jester is the only person who smiles with enthusiasm and optimism, while William, Marrie, Naomi and Jessica seem very worried.
However, today's trial is really so stressful and also the challenge of Arthur is not something that can be underestimated because many things are at stake to realize the wishes of an Arthur Gates, he said, especially Jester with his young age who is still an active student and has never been in control of a company makes everything that hopes for Jester so panicked about the attitude that Jester showed.
"Alright, first I have to know the company's finances!" jester's chirps, Jester's chirps make William look at Julius.
"Julius, gather all the financial data of Exo Fashion and Style!" william says it
"Ready" said Julius briefly
"Oh so the name of the company that I will handle is Exo" said Jester, who just found out the name of the company he will take over, William, Marrie, Naomi and Jessica immediately grew pessimistic to hear Jester's words.
"You just found out? you sure you can handle this Jess?" marrie asked, very hesitant
"I think there's a Gates Gates like a papa hotel" Jester replied with a slight sound of laughter
"That's a long story, son, one day you will explain" William said
"Well and for the Second, Madame Jessica I want to acquire Arielle Corp under the Exo company" said Jester, looking at Jessica's face that still looks sad and surprised, Jester's words surprised Marrie.
"So your plan was to take over Arielle Corp?" marrie asked in a voice that sounded shocked
"Yes, I think if grandfather only wants Exo Fashion and Style company to be number one, then by making Arielle corp under Exo company means I have completed the task of grandfather" replied Jester calmly, with the help of his father, suddenly the sound of Julius' death broke the concentration of everyone who was there.
"Ehem.. sorry Julius interjected, but the plan of the young master Jester could not be accomplished" Julius pointedly stated, Julius' words made everyone look seriously at Julius.
"Why can't it?" ask Jester wonder
"To Julius' knowledge, Exo Fashion and Style's finances were very bad. With the burden of debt to suppliers is quite high, not to mention the burden - the burden of salaries and operating costs. Buying another company for acquisition will only add to the burden of the company, after all how is it possible that companies with excellent finances will be bought by dying companies?" julius to Jester. With details Julius tells the true condition of the company Exo Fashion and Style to Jester who Arthur deliberately did not tell Jester before.
"But if I sign an acquisition agreement then no.." Jessica's unfinished words Julius, Julius cuts.
"Although Madame Jessica signed the acquisition agreement, but the people of Mr. Arthur Gates who became the eyes of the company Arielle Corp will certainly be a barrier" Julius concluded firmly, julius' words left Jessica shocked and confused.
"Eyes - eyes ? Who is that guy?" jessica asked curiously and was still surprised.
"The shareholders number two and three of Arielle Corp, lord Jeremy and lord Burgess" Julius replied calmly and flatly, Jessica again surprised by Julius' reply.
"They are my friends." - Jessica said as if she did not believe what she had heard.
"You're familiar with... they?" marrie asked trying to figure out how close the relationship was between Jessica and the two people Julius had already mentioned.
"More than familiar.. when the first Arielle Corp IPO (Initial Public Offering) and its shares are still cheap... i, Jeremy and Burgess built Arielle Corp together until now." jessica said it from her tone implied Jessica still could not fully believe Julius' words, julius's breathing was heard at that moment.
"Does Madame Jessica think that great master Arthur Gates doesn't keep an eye on the motion - did Mr. Andrews strictly pester after what happened to you?" julius asked in disbelief that Jessica did not suspect anything from the presence of Jeremy and Burgess who arrived - suddenly, Jessica lowered her head because she felt there would be no hope anymore.
"Great master Arthur Gates was very careful and full of plans, great Lord Arthur Gates also always keeps a variety of backup plans depending on the situation and conditions conveyed by the eyes that have been placed in it. It had become his custom, for that was the young master's plan.." It was not finished Julius said, Jester cut off.
"Grandfather this time was careless to let me and papa cooperate" said Jester confidently chimed in Julius' words, Jester's words made everyone surprised even William himself.
"Yes that's right, papa is really stupid to let me and my son work together!" william firmly said it, his head seemed to shake - a buzz as he said it with the hand he had folded on his chest and confidently William puffed his chest.
"Will, do you understand what Jess is planning?" marrie asked in surprise because Will was so confident as if Will already knew which way Jester took them all to win the fight with Arthur, William turned to look at Marrie with a look of confidence.
"No, I don't know and I'm still confused" William said
"Dumb husband!! why are you joking at a time like this?!!!" snapped Marrie then pinched William's stomach full of emotion, William can only run away from Marrie who continues to chase and try to pinch William's stomach tiled - tubi.
"Aampuunn! Ampuun darling!!!" shouting William pleaded with Marrie, Naomi laughed to see her future father-in-law who acted like a teenager who was still drunk with romance. Naomi remembered her behavior if she was upset and angry at Jester, as if seeing a reflection of herself.
The sight of the middle-aged couple acting like teenagers slightly dampened the tension in the room, Julius and Jessica seemed to hold back a little laughter from the behavior shown by William and Marrie at that time before they finally returned to concentrate on all Jester's plans.
"Young Mr. Gates. why are you so sure if.... Arielle Corp can be saved?" jessica asked stammeredly and looked at Jester doubtfully, Jester smiled widely before answering Jessica's question.
"If grandfather steps a thousand times then I will step a thousand times in front of him, Sarah is my precious friend and I will never let my friends suffer even if it means I have to make sacrifices. This friendship will always be maintained because I have promised someone" replied Jester with a smile and optimistic, Jessica stunned to look at Jester's face.
"Give this to me Madam Jessica, madam trust enough and help me wholeheartedly" Jester chirped again and looked at Jessica seriously, Jessica chuckling at Jester's words.
"The Gates' fearsome family would turn one hundred and eighty degrees if it was young master Jester who was leading the way" with a hint of laughter heard as Jessica said it, Jessica stuck out her hand wanting to shake hands with Jester.
"Let's beat my grandfather" with a smile Jester said, Jessica nodded her head and her smile continued to crack.
"Then...What's your plan Jess?" naomi asked curiously, Jester let go of her handshake and looked at Naomi with a triumphant smile.
"This is the plan." replied Jester and made Marrie stop torturing William whom he sat on his back on the floor.
Jester explains all his plans in front of Naomi, William, Marrie, Jessica and is heard directly by Julius, Julius' smile means he is very happy with Jester's unexpected plans. Both William, Marrie and Jessica were seen by none of them to object. Up to two hours closer between them was done, they all agreed and already fully understand their respective tasks.
Julius escorts Jessica out of the Gates residence, but on the way to the gate Andrews can be seen blocking the way Jessica and Julius. Andrews looked at Jessica with a look that showed sadness and regret, but that look was not piqued by Jessica who just lowered her gaze as if she refused to look at each other again.
"Jessica.. I need to talk to you" Andrews told Jessica.
"There's nothing we need to talk about Mr. Andrews Gates" Jessica politely declined
"Jessica! we've come this far and you've come - surrender?!" full of emotions Andrews said, Jessica immediately raised her head and looked at Andrews with tears.
"You used to be quiet when I was pressured by your father, but I accepted and kept quiet!! now in front of your own eyes your father will destroy your child and you are still just silent?! where is your instinct as a father to protect our child?!!" jessica snapped so emotionally, Jessica's words made Andrews stunned to look at Jessica's teary face.
"I'm even willing to risk my life for Sarah.. I'm willing to move here and there to protect Sarah from your father's clutches.. I'm willing to lose everything for the sake of my son and your son? what have you sacrificed for him? what?!!" jessica snapped again, Andrews lowered her head.
"Now, someone who has nothing to do is fighting to save our son's future" jessica said then walked back to the main fence of the Gates residence, while Andrews was just silent staring at the floor as if regretting what happened.
Julius who heard and witnessed firsthand could only sigh and again walked after Jessica, gently slapping Julius's hand on Andrews's shoulder and then immediately passing by. Up in the courtyard of the house where Jessica was standing crying and wiping away her tears, Julius called a guard to come closer and whispered something to her. The guard nodded his head then immediately stepped away, then Julius again walked a few steps until he stood in line with Jessica.
"The plan of young Mr. Gates looks very mature, it all depends on how we complete the task given by young Mr. Gates" Julius said, sounding calm, Jessica then raised her head and looked at the fountain a short distance away from where she was standing.
"Sir Julius.." joked Jessica, Julius slowly looked at Jessica.
"Yes?" with curiosity Julius asked
"The wind you told me was blowing... Young master Gates... Jester Gates will turn this cold big family into a warm one. I will be a bridge to support it happen and hopefully in the future there will be no more Jessica Jessica like me" with a smile full of sincerity Jessica replied and looked at Julius
"Yes.. I hope like that, say my greetings to my grandchildren.I was ashamed that my distant grandfather could do nothing for him.." sounds sad Julius said it, Jessica looked back at the fountain in the garden.
"It's okay uncle..dad definitely understand why all this could happen up to this.." Jessica regrettably said, Julius sighed.
"It's just me, you and Sarah from Arielle's extended family, but it's all we deserve given our great family's betrayal of great master Arthur Gates" in a calm-sounding tone Julius said, Jessica nodded her head a few times.
"This time for the second time Arielle will betray great master Arthur Gates through my hands, may our choice be to entrust everything to the young master of Jester" Julius continued, not long after a car stopped in front of the house. Jessica immediately walked into the car, but her steps stopped and then turned to look at Julius when Jessica opened the car door.
"Uncle. promise me one thing.." said Jessica.
"What?" ask Julius
"When young master Jester becomes the holder of the Gates family, stop working and return to the big house.lead again Arielle's family according to the message of the late grandfather, sarah and I are going to rebuild this great family together with you" Jessica replied, smiling at Julius, who was staring expressionlessly at Jessica, jessica got into the car and left Gates' house.
Days passed and the night changed in the morning, Jester woke up from his sleep and his eyes looked at the beautiful face of Naomi who was still asleep. Jester's line of smile was seen as he looked at his future wife's face, slowly Jester moved from his sleep and immediately stepped into the bathroom to start his routine. Not long after Jester had finished his routine and when he returned to the mattress, Jester saw Naomi sitting on the mattress couch.
"Ohaiyou darling~" said Naomi sounding spoiled, Naomi's smile line was raised as she looked at Jester's smile as she looked at her
"Good morning baby, are you ready to go to college?" jester asked sounding happy, Naomi stuck out her hands gesturing for Jester to hold her.
"Peluk~" Naomi replied spoiledly, Jester instantly ran a little and jumped into the mattress close to Naomi. So close Jester immediately hugged Naomi tightly, as well as Naomi who immediately returned Jester's embrace tightly.
"Jess...~" chirped Naomi still sounds spoiled
"Yes baby?" ask Jester
"I'll lose time to learn, while my competitors have plenty of time to learn." replied Naomi whose voice arrived - suddenly pressing, Jester suddenly broke out in a cold sweat.
"You help me out. Where might I let you go with Selena alone with Camilla!!!" snapping Naomi, hearing Naomi's words made Jester suddenly panicked.
"Yeah! it can't be Naomi!! you must study with your abilities, otherwise I can humiliate the name of the university!!" jester frantically responds to Naomi's clasping, Naomi's tight hug tightening to the point of causing Jester pain.
"You are smart!! I'm just your companion too, right?!!" naomi was full of emotion
"Aarray!! no, no Naomi!! there will be an individual test that will determine.." Jester said, Naomi also pinched Jester's stomach with tubes.
It was a very noisy morning and never happened in the Gates family's big house, the commotion that came to sound out of the room made the two women dressed in maid clothes who were standing in front of the door of the room Jester and Naomi was astonished and looked at each other.
