Labuhan Cinta The Playboy

The Man of The Rock

A man was preparing to wear his suit while staring at himself in front of a mirror in his luxury apartment room.

Twenty-five years I've been living in pleasure. And these five years I've been struggling for myself. It's been a tough five years. Will I be able to face the continuation of this damn story of my life?

This man lamented his unlucky fate for the past five years. He was mature, thirty years old, but the business he managed still did not produce results. Though he is very confident to succeed when five years ago pioneered the construction business. To bear the big name of Abraham's family, it does not make it easy to do everything.

TING TONG'S. The bell of the apartment.

"Who came so early?" Murmured the man.

He fixed his tie and walked to the door. He opened the door of his apartment room and saw a middle-aged woman who still looked very beautiful and youthful standing before him.

"Mama?" This man looked surprised.

"Rocky's Mama's favorite son!"

She hugged a man named Rocky.

"Is there anything Mama's come up so early?"

"Mama wants to cheer you up, son! Donny told Mama everything."

"I thought he must have leaked it all to Mama." Rocky muttered.

"You haven't eaten, have you? Let's have breakfast together."

Rocky nodded his head in approval of his mother's invitation.

They're heading to the restaurant apartment on the ground floor.

"Does Papa know about this?" Rocky asked in the middle of his breakfast.

"of course. Your father has a lot of spies."

"I feel guilty for him. I always fail." Rocky said bowed.

"Darling, you didn't fail. Just hasn't worked."

"That's the same, Ma. I won't be able to defeat Galang."

"Don't give up, son. You're gonna make it!"

"Thank you Mama always supported me. But, I don't think I can stay in this apartment anymore."

"Eh? Why?"

"If Papa knew Mama had paid the rent for me, Papa would have been angry with Mama."

"No, Son. You are the son of Papa and Mama. How could your father be angry."

"Mama doesn't know Papa. He will always compare me with Galang. Kak Galang managed to be independent and build his own business. While me? I always lose, and I can only spend your money."

"Don't compare you to Galang! He was a mortal, so he could always survive wherever he was."

"Ma, stop hating Galang. He's my brother, and he's always been ready to help me for five years."

"Already! Don't talk about the boy anymore. At any rate, you should be able to defeat Galang! Understood it? If you need Mama's help, just say it! My mom will be ready to help. Finish your food! You should go to the office with a full stomach."

I let out a breath. I can't ask for your help, Ma. I promised I would live on my own. How else do I have to do so that I can succeed?

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At a nightclub called Miracle, Rocky is pensive in silence. He did not drink a glass of wine in front of him.

I promised I wouldn't come here again. Butwhy? I come here? And this intoxicating drink. I promised I wouldn't drink it anymore.

"Mas, just make me orange juice." Rocky's word to the bartender.

"Okay, Rocky!"

I knead my forehead slowly. My memory travels back six years.

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- Six Years Ago

"Rocky!!! Wake up!!! Rocky!!!"

I heard the sound of someone calling my name. I opened my eyes. That's Papa's voice. I quickly woke up from my sleep while covering my body with a blanket.

"Papa?"

"What have you done to fall asleep without a thread in your body? Did you bring a girl to your apartment?"

"No, Pa! I wouldn't do something like that! Believe me!"

"Hurry and clean up, then come to Papa's office!!"

"Dear you go to the club every night and bring women into your apartment. So Papa wants to see firsthand whether all the rumors are true or not. But it seems that everything people say is true."

"Pa, I didn't do that!"

"Not many reasons! That's why Sania left you. You are an unreliable man!"

Papa breezed away after saying all those bad things to me. I was really frustrated after Sania cut off our relationship. But that doesn't mean I'm playing girls like Papa accused me of.

"Boss! Sorry I'm late!"

"Yes, get my clothes ready! I'll take a shower first."

"Ready, Boss!"

Donny, my best friend and personal assistant. He was the one who always faithfully accompanied me.

Upon arrival at Papa's office, there is already Kak Galang and also Papa and Jemmy, Papa's assistant.

"You've come. Have a seat, Rocky!"

"What's this, Pa? Why is there Galang too?"

Papa ordered Jemmy to give an envelope to me and Galang.

"Open up! And read well every detail there." Papa's orders.

I was shocked to read the letter inside the envelope.

"What is this, Pa?" my many.

"You read it clearly, right? It says that you and your brother must compete to build your own business with your own hard work. You will no longer be a part of Brahms Corp starting today."

"What's? But, Pa?"

"Rocky! Those are the conditions that Papa gave you. To determine who the next heir to Brahms Corp is. If your efforts over the next five years expand rapidly, Papa will make that person the heir to Brahms Corp. How's Galang? Do you understand the letter? Why don't you protest like Rocky?"

"I'm ready, Pa! I'll do as Papa says."

"good. So, no more questions, Rocky?"

I looked annoyed at Papa. I've lived a good life for twenty-five years, and now I have to work hard on my own? Just be right!!

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"Rocky!!!"

My daydreams were scrapped when someone patted me on the shoulder.

"Sister Galang? When's brother coming?"

"just now. What's the matter of you asking me to come here?"

"Sir, I ... "

"You want to ask for help again?"

"It seems like Brother can already guess my heart."

"Rocky, I've heard everything. You lose again to your competitor's company. YP Cons is indeed superior now. It's very difficult to compete with him. What if you choose another business?"

"I can't back off, brother. Papa would be so angry if I backed out now."

"alright. What can you help?"

"Sister, my office building lease is running out soon. I'm so embarrassed every year asking for your help."

"Rocky, you're my sister. Don't ask for my help."

"But this year the rent's going up, brother. I ... "

"That's it. Assume you owe me. And your company as his guarantee. I'm going to look for a small project that you can handle without having to compete with YP Cons. I mean, it's not like I doubt your abilities. But when we want to be big, we have to start small. Do you understand?"

"Yes, Brother."

"You promised you wouldn't come to a place like this again. Why are you here today? Keep your promise, Rocky. Then you can get what you want."

"I'm sorry, brother. I'm khilaf. I don't drink wine. I just drink juice."

"Sister trusts you. Therefore, no longer betray the trust of Brother and Papa."

Rocky nodded steadily.

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