Love And Friendship

I Don't Want to Hurt Him

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The next morning, all television stations and online media aired the same news. The incident that happened at the Wiltons Company birthday party was immediately a trending topic. Amel's name was also called as a prospective businessman who should be wary of. Last night's events became a warning for people who dared to try to provoke an heir to Bimantara Group and Mahandika Group.

" Morning Om, Auntie's morning." greet Rendi to Evan's parents. Then he sat down next to Om Sandy who was watching.

" Morning Ren.." replied Om Sandy and Aunt Maura.

" Amel really inherited the nature of Om Zeco and Grandpa Albert" said Rendi who watched the news on television.

" Yes, with his nature and his way of solving problems, Om believes he can become a great businessman like his father and grandfather" said Om Sandy.

" Where is Evan Tan?" ask Rendi to Aunt Maura.

" It's in his room. You go straight to the top." replied Aunt Maura

" Good Tan." Rendi went straight to Evan's room. Without knocking on the door, he went in.

" What's Bro?" ask Rendi.

" Smuck email."

" Sunday you work too. To Mona yuk's house."

" Why go there?"

" The child is gathering there."

" Yes, yuk." Evan and Rendi rushed down.

As they were about to descend they passed by Evan's mother.

" Van, here's a package for you."

" Who is Ma from?"

" Don't know there's no sender. You want to go?"

" Yes Ma, go to Om Reno's house."

" Oh yes, heart of heart. Here's the package Mama put in your room ya."

" Rendi pamit Tan.."

" Yes Ren.."

" Why don't you open the package, bro?" asked Rendi who was walking beside Evan.

" Well, wait to go home."

" I'm curious. Maybe it's a gift from your secret admirer."

Evan got into the car regardless of Rendi's chatter.

" Yes I'm in the living." Rendi patted her head because she realized that Evan was no longer beside her.

Thirty minutes they reached the Moza family residence. There they had gathered all their friends. Not long ago also came Jessi, Sandra and Meisya.

" Where's amel?" ask Defa to the three of them.

" Hasn't he here yet?" ask Jessi.

" hasn't. You guys aren't together?" ask Mona.

" He had his own car" Jessi replied.

" Just wait. Maybe soon." said Rangga.

After half an hour, Amel did not come. Jessi saw her phone, but there was no message from Amel.

" Amel where are you? It's like this hour why hasn't it arrived." murmured Jessi.

" Call Jess" said Rendi, who saw Amel's friend, worried that Amel had not arrived.

" Jess Loudspeaker." said Sandra.

" Rubdom.." Jessi replied and she immediately contacted Amel.

" Hello, my dear..."

" Where are you? Why haven't you arrived yet? You're okay, right?"

" Couldn't be Jess, one of her nanya. I'm out of town. It's again on the road."

" Who are you, why don't you take us?"

" On your own. I don't feel good about Mona's parents if we don't all come. That's why I didn't take you guys. Yes it was.. I'm driving again.."

Without waiting for Jessi's answer, Amel immediately turned off his phone. Jessi sees Sandra and Meisya. They code each other with their body movements. The three of them felt that something was wrong with Amel.

" Don't any Amel feel lonely huh?" said Steve.

" Kangen with Amel Kak? Will anyone be jealous, brother?" said Bella. They all glanced towards Evan.

" Why are you all staring at me?" evan asked looking intently at them.

" No exclamation you Bro" said Rangga while embracing Evan's shoulder.

They talk and joke a little. If there is no Amel, the atmosphere is less crowded. Because only Amel can unravel the awkwardness between them.

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Amel was in his apartment. He was watching the city view from his balcony. He lied when he was out of town. She wanted to make her heart work, so she did not want to hang out with them often.

" What a fate my life is so incredible. I'm an expert in business but nil in romance." Amel shook his head while smiling to himself.

" Even I must avoid Him, lest I be hurt more and more to see the loving gaze of his eyes for my friend."

After seven years of reuniting, Amel is confused by her feelings. Amel wished he could erase his feelings. He used to deliberately go abroad because he wanted to avoid Evan who was expressing his feelings at that time. He is confused as to what to answer, because it is not Evan that he expects but his best friend Evan.

Amel was still struggling with his thoughts, so he gasped when he heard the ringing of his cell phone.

📩 Evan

" Can we meet?"

📩 Amel

" I'm in the apartment again, I'll share the location."

Amel threw out his breath violently. He only hoped that Evan could understand his decision. Because Amel knows how sick it is to love someone but the one we love loves loves someone else. Therefore he did not want to give false hope to Evan.

The apartment bell rang. Amel hurried to open the door for his guest.

" Go in, brother."

" Hm"

" Wait a minute, I'll make you a drink." Amel passed into the kitchen to make drinks for his guests.

" Have you come because of that necklace?" Without further ado Amel immediately asked Evan after he brought a drink for Evan.

" I've given it to you. Why did you return it? Are you rejecting me?"

" Did seven years pass your feelings never fade?"

" Mella..." Amel quickly cut off Evan's speech.

" I returned the necklace because I just found out that it's precious to your family. If I had known from the beginning, I wouldn't have dared to wear it. Give me that necklace when you propose to your future wife."

Evan smiled when he heard Amel say it all. The tightness in his chest slightly reduced. While at home, he was so angry when he opened the package that it turned out to be a necklace that he gave to Amel. She thought Amel hated her and wanted to stay away from her.

" So you want me to apply for Mel?" evan asked seductively Amel while raising his eyebrows.

" You didn't forget that I used to get you in the hospital?" Amel glared towards Evan.

Evan smiled mischievously, he was happy to be able to tease the girl again. He then rushed off before getting a tantrum from Amel.

" Sister Evan thank you." cried Amel after Evan came out of the door of his apartment. Evan turned around then smiled as he gave his thumbs up.

" I hope everything will be fine." - Inward Amel.

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