I Want to Be Loved

Meeting Old Enemies

Flora walked back and forth in her room, her heart feeling uneasiness after reading a message from an unfamiliar number. Flora tried to call the number, but the number could not be reached.

The uneasiness made Flora feel uneasy. Flora wanted to go to catch up with her husband, but the cramping on her stomach seemed to get in the way.

Flora tried to catch her breath and then exhaled her back. The stomach cramps that Flora felt slowly began to subside. Flora continued to rub her still flat stomach and tried to think calmly. Flora also tries to think positively, she is sure her husband will be able to take care of her.

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Meanwhile somewhere else, Gio and his two subordinates had already reached where they were headed. They were up to half an hour faster.

Before entering the meeting room, they first check all the proposals they will show investors.

As Gio was talking to his two subordinates, suddenly there was someone who mentioned his name.

“Revaldo Giovanni Ferdinand .. we meet again.”

Gio, Abi, and Susan turned to the origin of the voice. Abi and Susan did not know the man in front of them, but Gio knew the man very well.

“Brian Alexander,” guman Gio.

Gio showed his cynical smile. According to Gio, it's bad for him to meet his first classmate, the smart one who likes to show off.

“You still know me apparently.” Brian smiled as if mocking Gio. “So you've led a big company apparently. Oh yes the company is the legacy of your late father, I forgot it.”

“So you secretly found out my life?” Gio smiled mockingly.

“Yes, and I also know you married a very beautiful woman. That woman seems to be more worthy of me.” Brian bit his lower lip, as if he was teasing Gio. “Are you tired of adventuring with many women?” Brian Tease.

Gio shook his head while smiling mockingly. “Why do you want to know all about my life?”

“Because I'm not willing to see your life happy after what you did to Tina, my sister.” Brian gave his hateful look at Gio.

“I didn't do anything to your sister. He who never wants to understand, I have often said to stay away from me,” explained Gio. “Although he feels hurt, it is his own fault.”

“Listen —” greeting Brian directly cut by Gio.

“Sorry and Bryan it's time for me to go. There are still far more important things that I have to finish,”, said Gio. “Come Abi, Susan!” bring Gio.

Gio walks past Brian, followed by Abi and Susan. Gio patted Brian on the shoulder as he showed his cynical smile “Until we meet again, Brian.”

Gio continued to step away from Brian who was trying to hold back his anger.

“Look at Gio .. I can definitely tear down your arrogance as well as your success that,” Inner Brian.

Arriving at the meeting room, Gio not only reunited with Brian, Gio also met Daren. Gio glanced at Brian p who was looking at him with his hateful gaze.

“Daren ... You are here too?” ask Gio.

Gio and Daren hugged each other.

“Yes I also do not want to miss this opportunity,” replied Daren.

“We will compete here,” said Daren. “And I'm sure this time I will win,” continued Daren.

“Hopefully succeeded,” said Gio.

Gio's gaze was on Brian. “You too, Brian.”

Brian snorted in annoyance, feeling dislike for Gio's presence in that place.

“Oh yes Daren, after this there is an important thing that I want to talk to you about,” said Gio.

“Alright,” sahut Daren.

Their chat was forced to stop when the leader of one of the country's major corporations walked into the meeting room. That person is going to be investing in one of those companies

“Welcome all,” greet the man named Samuel.

Samuel greeted each of his guests. Samuel's gaze was fixed on Gio.

“Gio, how are you?” ask Samuel.

“Good, Mr. Sam,” replied Gio. “How are you doing?” Gio asked back.

“I'm good,” replied Samuel. “I'm sorry for Mr. Farhan,” continued Samuel.

“Thank you, Mr. Sam,” reply Gio.

“Alright, let's start now,” Samuel said.

Several company leaders began to point out proposals they had prepared beforehand, including Gio, Brian, and Daren. The meeting was not finished for hours.

Until the afternoon Samuel decided to invest in Gio's company. Some are happy and some are upset.

Brian was one of those people who didn't like Samuel's decision. Brian suspects that Samuel's decision was in favor.

“It looks like you're siding with Mr. Gio. Given your relationship with his parents, Mr. Sam,” protests Brian.

“Why do you think that way, Mr Brian? I decided to invest in the company F.G Group, because indeed the proposal and presentation they showed is interesting,” said Samuel.

“And you remember one thing, Mr. Brian .. I am not the one who mixes up personal issues with business,” press Samuel.

After signing the contract, Samuel chose to end the meeting, before things heated up.

Brian clenched his hand to hold back his emotions.

“Eheem,” Gio pounding.

Deheman Gio managed to get Brian to take his eyes off.

“I won, Brian,” said Gio.

“I admit in terms of your lessons it is best, but in terms of business .. I am the champion,” Gio said.

“Don't get cocky of you, Gio!” Brian stood up and gave a sharp look towards Gio.

“Don't you always brag about your cleverness,” reply Gio.

“You —” Brian's words were cut by Daren.

“Sorry .. It should be enough to get here. It is not good to continue,” interrupted Daren.

“Ya, you were right, Daren,” Gio added.

“Come, Daren we're getting out of here. There's something I want to talk to you about,” Gio.

Daren nodded, “Ya, come on.”

Daren and Gio walked out of the meeting room followed by their subordinates.

“Abi, Susan ...,” call Gio. “You go first. I'll catch up with you guys,” Gio's orders.

“Good, Sir,” said Abi and Susan simultaneously.

“Come, Daren we talk somewhere else,” invite Gio.

Daren and Gio walked together to the roof of the building. Both standing on the roof of the building, they stand side by side with a view that is equally looking over the entire city of New York.

“What do you want to talk about, Gio?” Daren opened her voice.

“About our family,” replied Gio.

“What's with our family?” Daren asked back.

“I just found out a few months ago, that we are different mothers but one father. I am not the biological child of papa Farhan and mama Rita,” said Gio.

“I'm the son of mama Rita and om Adam ..your papa,” continued Gio.

Hearing Gio's words, Daren clasped his hand firmly. “I already know, my mama told me.”

For a moment the mood became quiet. Only the sound of the wind filled their sense of hearing.

“I did not expect, if papa and aunt Rita establish a relationship behind mommy,” said Daren with a downcast face.

“I hope there is no dispute between us,” Gio said as he patted Daren on the shoulder.

“I have to go, my wife is waiting for me,” said Gio.

“Ya,” sahut Daren.

Gio left the roof of the building, leaving Daren still bowing his face.

Daren was still in her place. With clenched hands, the jaw hardened as if it was holding back its anger which was like a time bomb. Ready to explode at any time.