Miss Kissable & Mr. Strawberry

The Best?

Kayla was already sitting in the car precisely in the front seat beside the steering wheel, at the request of Om William. Both are still silent with a straight forward gaze, and Om William was still reluctant to start his car engine.

"What's the matter Om?" Kayla opened her voice.

"Yes, I have something to talk to you about."

"I'm sorry. Maybe you feel like I'm outrageous and heartless, because I broke off your engagement to my son."

Kayla did not respond, she just lowered her head.

"It's true that I avoid having a familial relationship with your papi. Even if you think I am not willing to be different with him, that is also true. Because I pay attention to my reputation, people's views on me, and Alex. What's more about the good name of the company that I built from scratch, I won't let the slightest problem create a rift gap for my already strong business."

Yes, Kayla already understood the thoughts of this middle-aged man who spoke to her. To be honest Kayla did not like to hear him babble, because the words that came out of her mouth had already hurt Kayla before. This time, it might not be any different. But Kayla still has to respect him.

"This issue is very serious to me, Kayla. It's not just about your relationship with Alex, but it's also creeping into the business world. I know people like King, even if their business has been destroyed doesn't mean they're paralyzed. They've got a lot of unreachable networks, that's a threat."

William breathed into the air. "To save you, Alex destroyed their business. Which means.. Alex invites danger into our business."

"It's not just an effect on the smooth running of our business, but also an effect on Alex's future. People like them don't just let Alex go. Because Alex has been harassing them."

Kayla raised her head, flabbergasted in shock. Is Alex really in danger? Alex just saved Kayla, and yeah, shut the place down. Kayla doesn't know if the matter will bring that much influence to Alex?

"And Kayla, I'm not completely guilty of you either. I know you're a victim, but I can't let Alex get any further involved in your life. Maybe now your papi is safe in prison, meaning you are fine. But Alex, I can't make sure he's safe yet. They can do anything that I might not think of. Therefore, I cannot rule out this matter even if the case is closed."

Kayla's heart ripples softly, she swallows her saliva, only to realize that she has left Alex in trouble, after getting him out of trouble. Kayla felt guilty, to ensure her safety and security.. Alex isn't safe now.

"So, in my opinion, the best way is to break your relationship. That's why it's hard for those people to reach Alex, and that could be the way to prevent them from destroying our business"

Kayla was still silent, she looked down again. Thinking deeply about the matter, she thinks she doesn't need to worry anymore now that Alex has convinced her that their relationship will be fine, though Mami and her Om are still opposed. But, if in fact the problem that Alex faced was serious, as Om William said, Kayla became afraid. Kayla fears that her choice to maintain a relationship with Alex is a mistake. How could Kayla possibly let Alex be in trouble.

"Are those guys chasing Alex Om?" ask Kayla fretting.

"I don't know, but the possibility is so. What is clear, I know that King has a lot of people scattered in almost every city. Not to rule out the possibility in a big city like Jakarta also exists. And that makes me more vigilant, those who are still free are more than those who have been caught. So, to be honest I'm worried about Alex."

Kayla too. Kayla is also worried about Alex after finding out she is like that. Kayla understands now why Om William wants to keep Alex away from her. That's because Kayla is their way to get to Alex, because Kayla's papi is part of them. If Kayla and Alex stay away from each other, then it will make it harder for King's people to bother Alex right!

"King's people might find it hard to disturb Alex if you don't get in touch anymore, but that road doesn't actually close their reach. Like the police, they also have intel that mingles with ordinary people. I have to be more vigilant, but now I want to do something to hinder them. I just don't want anything to happen to Alex, Kayla. He's my only son." explains Om William calmly and heartily.

"I understand Om" answered Kayla.

Om William smiled wryly, "I know I hurt you, even hurt my own child as well. But sometimes circumstances make us have to choose."

Kayla was silent, her eyes were beginning to dew.

"Your engagement with Alex has been canceled, so from now on.." When William stopped, he felt his tongue heavy to continue but still he continued. "..learn to stay away from Alex!" he said without looking at Kayla.

Kayla knew Om William would say that, but she still felt shocked and devastated. His breath choked, and he bit his lips to hold back the cry. Although Kayla hopes her relationship with Alex will not end, she also suspects that this day might happen. Today Om William asked him to stay away from Alex. And that's right, Kayla's fear came true. Kayla is not ready to stay away from Alex let alone forget the man, Kayla never even thought to do that after she realized her love.

Both were silent for a long time. Kayla was silent in her grief, and Om William was silent with his raging thoughts.

"Don't worry about Alex! He's my son, even though today I hurt his feelings, but far behind that I always thought of the good for him."

Kayla wiped away her tears with her trembling hands.

"I hope you and Alex accept this decision, and you will quickly move on with each other. Sorry I'm Kayla."

Kayla pulled the corner of her lips, "I told you the same Om, if I want the best for Alex. Om remember?"

William looked at Kayla with a smile. "Yes, I remember."

The memory of the two also spun into flashbacks of the chat that night. When Om William drove Kayla home after seeing Alex at the hospital. Alex and Kayla are taken to the hospital after school camping, after getting lost in the woods. Alex has an accident in the woods that causes his legs to be plastered, and Kayla is severely dehydrated.

Yes, Kayla still remembers that night was the second time she met Om William, after the first at the inauguration party as well as Alex's birthday. It was William who offered to drive Kayla home that they exchanged their thoughts, talking about Alex. William did not forget that night, where he met a good girl, who had succeeded in turning her stubborn son into a submissive again.

Om William feels bad, he used to ask Kayla to accompany Alex. But what happens now turns around, he asks Kayla to stay away from Alex. Not knowing himself once, he should be ashamed of Kayla. But Om William is a top-class businessman whose principled always put logic ahead of feelings. He will not change his decision easily.

"I want what's best for Alex, then and now. It used to be because I was like him, now it's because I love him. I understand why Om is doing this, and I..." Kayla sighed softly into the air, ".I can take it." she sighed bitterly.

"I'm sorry, Kayla." I'm sorry William.

This time, William felt sorry. But he remains a principled man, and is unlikely to back down his decision.

"Maybe for me and Alex it's Om's weight, and of course because it's not what we want. But if this is the best thing for Alex, I will not make a decision. I'm not papa." said Kayla bitterly.

"Alex was lucky to get this sincere love from you Kayla, and I destroyed it instead. I turned that luck into misfortune by separating you." murmured Om William inwardly.

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"What?? For what?!" hysterical Bima.

"Seriously lu Al??" timpal Vicky can't believe it.

"Breaking right!" Sandi chuckles, "Masa' is like this anyway!"

Of course the three of them were surprised by Alex's words just now. How not, his relationship with Kayla who looks fine, now instead ended suddenly. Their engagement was cancelled, suddenly and unilaterally. Alex gave a frustrated snort and bent his back and held his head with both hands, and propped him up with the elbows he placed on his knees.

"But this is not the final decision, right? Bokap you just ggegertak doang right? Not serious" said Bima.

"Why do you think why bokap I took nyamperin to Kayla's house and talk to her mom and om too? That's not serious?" pissed Alex.

Bima, Sandi, and Vicky were silenced to see Alex's turmoil.

"Where Om Iwan with Aunt Nadia was sick of me. They are happy to accept my decision. Nyesek!!"

"Can't you?" timpal Sandi's.

"Well, I'm talking rudely, let's say Kayla, which parent accepts her child!"

Vicky sighed regretting that, Bima and Sandi also glanced at each other softly. Who would have thought something like this would happen to Alex and Kayla's relationship.

"Don't give it up, try again! You are a love fighter." said Bima.

"Today I thought I was there again, and they stayed. But nyokap I also said that, don't give up. I haven't given up yet, I'm just scared."

"Fear of losing Kayla you mean?" timpal Sandi's.

Bima and Vicky clucked irritably at Sandi's question that didn't require an answer.

"yes I understand, but you don't understand us at all for days. Try to confide from before, we can nyemangatin you." said Sandi divert.

"Sorry bro, it's not like I can't take you guys, but I'm so scared of the oath! My HP was also taken equally. I can't talk to anyone."

They also said Oh ria without sound.

"Gue knows, Al. It must be very heavy for you" said Vicky while patting Alex on the shoulder.

"What's the problem, how come you got your engagement to Kayla?" ask Bima carefully.

"You know what Kayla's father is.not a good person, pimps. That was the first problem, but I didn't like it. At that time, I also brought the police, the depraved people were arrested and the hotel was closed. The case is already settled when, I myself ngehandle all until finished"

Bima, Sandi, and Vicky nodded in understanding. "So that means, because your bokap does not want to be the same as Kayla's bokapnya..your engagement with Kayla was cut off?" bima said.

Alex snorted long. "That's the first. The second one I don't understand. Masa' bokap I say if my actions report the depraved people to the police tuh, wrong. Because I ruined their dark business, and I got them locked up in jail. He said they can take revenge on me, and they won't let me go."

"Well.gtong dong!" said Sandi.

"It's really serious Al is the problem" said Vicky.

"But they were all imprisoned, including Kayla's father. Yes, even though the police are still investigating the possibility that there are still people they have not caught" said Alex.

"Make me this problem is over, Kayla is safe and I don't care about anything else. About the bokapnya Kayla that convict I do not problem really, bokap I was a big problem. I don't understand why I can't think of my misahin with Kayla." he continued and rubbed his face frustrated.

"Al, if I think this is in my opinion aja aja ya-.."

"yes what?" annoyed Sandi when Vicky wanted to express an opinion but rather hesitant.

Vicky clucked lazily in response to Sandi. "I think you have it too."

"Vick's? How did you become Alex's father anyway?" sewot Bima, while Alex was still silently listening.

"Not that bro, if William misahin Alex with Kayla I also do not agree!" murmur Vicky.

"So what do you mean?" ask Alex impatiently.

"Gini, about the depraved ones you despised.Maybe Om William is right if they can get revenge on you Al"

"That's just the possibility of small Vick, bokap I was late parno. After they have been punished, their network has been reached by the police. So the chances of their people being free are slim." explains Alex.

"But Al, bokap you and Si KINGkong are both business people, yes surely bokap you know who the enemy he faces. Bokap you do not bother about this trivial, it is not wrong. If you are targeted how, it is dangerous, it is impossible to keep quiet." continued Vicky.

"Trus relationship I'm with Kayla who must be sacrificed, is that it?" sewot Alex.

"Well, if that's the case I still disagree."

"Ah you Vick! Tell me you agree but it's no good talking to Alex."

Vicky yelled at Sandi's head who spoke at will. "Gue won't calm down on my best friend's troubles, peak!!"

"I actually also agree with Vicky about Om William who does not bother about the problem. Wherever he thinks of your safety. But the matter of Om William who talked rudely with Kayla.it was outrageous" Bima said honestly.

"Kalo Om as Mami Kayla was angry, naturally. But. Your relationship should not be sacrificed as well." continued Bima.

"yes I know. Bokap I outrageous, and I understand Om lwan same Aunt Nadia disappointed with me. I've been feeling this way" Alex said lethargic.

Vicky patted Alex on the shoulder, "Patience, bro!"

"Every problem must have a way out, you don't despair dong!" bima timpal.

"Hm. I have absolutely no intention to give up and release Miss Kissable, just now I am confused what to do, can not think." Alex pulled her hair.

"So, what would you do to fight for your love?" ask Sandi.

"That's him I don't know yet. If I talk again the same Om Iwan or Aunt Nadia.for now it seems like I can not. I have to wait until their feelings are somewhat better, even if for them to forget the incident is not possible. I wish they would give me a second chance."

"Trus Om William?"

Alex pulled the corner of her lips wry. "Gue doesn't understand. I've said many times that his decision was the best, but I can't accept it. For me it's the worst decision, I'm sure my road is not dead until I have to accept the road taken the same bokap. There's no way I'm gonna let my relationship with Miss Kissable run aground in the middle of the road."

"But.What if that path is the real one, and Om William's decision is the best one?" vicky said arguing.

Alex is protesting. "Best of all, I don't know why it's the best?!"

"Gue doesn't know either, but maybe. What is clear is that Om William thinks of you, for your safety, you must break your relationship with the child of one of the KINGkong people" said Vicky parrot, he said hesitantly while thinking.

Alex stared hard at Vicky. Only this time Vicky did not support him and did not understand him. Vicky is usually the first among his friends, who are sensitive to him, and understand his feelings. Alex has always agreed with Vicky's thoughts that understand him better, and provides more solutions than wondering about kepos like Sandi. But this time, it's not as thought.

However Alex does not feel that her papa's decision to cancel her engagement to Kayla and distance herself from the girl, is correct. Why should his love be sacrificed?

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