Not as Red as Dusk
don't leave me
Rico clenched his hand. The sight really ripped my heart. He loves Esta very much. Being a very weak man for him. While Nick. The brother who had been guarding her all this time. He even willingly wallowed blood in order to take care of the people he loved. No exception Esta. Is it time to choose?
you will be safe with him
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It's a sunny day. Esta's condition was much better than when she was taken to the hospital. His face looked fresher. Even though the dark event still left a deep trauma. But that doesn't stop him from recovering.
Body smothered. His eyes were so full of guilt. A mound of soil that is still wet. It says Lala's name.
Clear thread flowed profusely from the corner of his eyes. His body shook withstanding endless sadness and regret. It felt like someone had pulled all the oxygen from his lungs.
Esta: so. This is where you end up? I'm sorry Lala
Nick: this is what's best for him
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A shocking news finally reached Esta's ears. Pradipta resigns from his post. There must be something going on.
Esta: father? is what I heard right?
Pradipta: yes, I will clear up some documents. next will be with you
Esta: then...mami?
Pradipta: father will explain everything
explain it? even the news on television has explained it.
Mommy's in a mental hospital? is it true that mommy is sick? what the hell is going on?
Rico mendehem's. Dropping the reverie of Esta. He approached the girl with the gift of a warm embrace.
Esta: what happened? is today a special day?
Rico: no. I just want to do it
Esta: why is it suddenly so spoiled?
Rik: I miss you
Didn't you just meet this morning?
Rico took off his embrace. Walk in front of Esta. Looked at the girl's face thoroughly.
I will remember every detail of his face, even after death, I will keep on remembering it
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Esta felt something had happened. Changes in attitude of Rico. Nick who even seemed lost swallowed by the earth. Resignation of his father. It is not easy to digest it well.
Without Esta realizing her footsteps had brought her to the hotel lobby owned by Nick. Still trying to wake myself up. When Tom suddenly came to him
Tom: what are you doing here?
Esta: I'm looking for Nick
Tom: do you miss him?
Esta: what? a miss? hehe I just wanted to say thank you for that time
Tomi: not a big thing. Anyway soon you will be a family
Esta: well. you're right. So can I see Nick?
Tomi: no. He is not in place
Esta: I'll wait for her
Almost two hours. And there's no sign Nick's coming back. It's just that there's something weird here. Why would Tomi relax in a hotel when Nick was out there? is that fair?
Esta: Tom. May I ask you a question?
Lately I haven't seen Lucas? is he okay?
Tomi: for a while she's back in Korea. Don't worry she's fine
Esta: thank God.What about Nick? is he hurt?
Tomi: the boss is fine.he is not hurt
except for his hurt feelings by you. After what he did for you, even you will marry his sister in the near future
Esta: have you known each other for a long time.you and Nick?
Why are you so curious about the boss? do you like it?
Esta: I just can't believe there's another man who would protect me. Other than Rico
Tomi glanced at Esta. The girl stared at the ceiling with a blank look. Although sometimes a smile seems to decorate his lips It actually shows more pain. What is he really thinking?
Esta: I lost my best friend. couldn't even do anything. They tortured her in front of me and I could only keep quiet. Now she really left because of me. do I still deserve to live?
true, what those people did was biadap.but this is his own choice.he offered to do it. for your sake.for your friendship
Suddenly Esta moved from her seat. Step away from Tomi. It makes him surprised and worried. Is Esta okay?
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Asih knocked on Esta's room door. Told him Rico was waiting for him in the living room. As soon as he heard his master assented. Asih hurried away.
Esta stood up long enough. Looking at Rico's back. I don't know why. It's been a pretty weird feeling lately.
Rico: Esta? are you standing there?
Esta stutters. Reply to Rico's question with a smile. Then step towards him.
Esta: my feelings are not good
Rico: really? what can I do?
Esta: stay with me
Rico grabs Esta's body in his arms. Trying to convince the girl that everything will be fine.
Rico: I'm sorry
Esta: it's not your fault
Rico: you went through such a heavy incident and I couldn't even do anything
Esta: this is what I have to go through. Don't blame yourself
Rico: I want to be able to take care of you
Esta: you've taken care of me
I know you say it just to please my heart.I really suck Esta. I promise I will try to take care of you all my life.There will no longer be another man who becomes your guardian angel.
Rico: honey, tomorrow I have a few days' business
Esta: why? our wedding day is near
Rico: I've prepared everything. Stay to the boutique to try on your wedding dress
Esta: what business is important?
Rico is very important for our future
More important than our marriage?
Rico: equally important, because it is interconnected
Esta: how many days?
Rik: next week I'll be home
please don't go. My best friend just left me. Are you also going to leave me?
